Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Kha’Xiyla Faye Mar’ii Hunt Kha’Xiyla Faye Mar’ii Hunt Went To Be With Her Big Sister, at Riley Hospital March 27th, 2026. She Was Born In Indianapolis, Indiana, The Daughter View full obituary — (Posted April 2, 2026)

Roderick Abraham RICHMOND, IN– Roderick Abraham, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Wellbrooke of Westfield on April 2, 2026. Roderick Abraham was born on February 11, 1940, but he would tell you that his true birthday was February 26, 1978. That was when his Savior, Jesus Christ, redeemed him and transformed […] — (Posted April 2, 2026)

Angelia G. Stapleton York Angelia G. Stapleton York, age 61, of New Paris, Ohio passed died on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on January 27, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. She was a 1983 graduate of National Trail High School and from MCJVS in cosmetology. She had worked as a CNA and DSP and […] — (Posted April 2, 2026)

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Ruthanna S. Griffey Ruthanna Sue (Worl) Griffey passed away after a short illness on March 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 73. Ruthanna was born on November 15, 1952 to Joseph Charles and Lois Eloise (Prather) McFall of Pershing/ East Germantown, Indiana. News of the impending twin birth was so exciting it […] — (Posted April 2, 2026)

Marlene Sue Klopfer Cambridge City – Marlene Sue Klopfer, 81, of Cambridge City passed away the evening of March 16th, 2026, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana after a brief illness. A daughter of the late Clayton and Martha Klopfer, Marlene was born on November 23rd, 1944. She grew up in the Fountain City area before moving to […] — (Posted April 2, 2026)

Romona Eileen “Mona” McCrory Romona (Mona) Eileen McCrory passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted April 2, 2026)

Kenneth W. Karr Kenneth Wayne “KK” Karr, age 74 of Eaton Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his residence. Born on June 16, 1951 in Corbin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William K. and Betty Lou (King) Karr. Kenneth worked for Withrow Painting in Hamilton, Ohio for 30 plus years. He was a […] — (Posted April 2, 2026)

Alice VanWinkle Harding RICHMOND, IN– Alice VanWinkle Harding, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Brickyard Golden Rule. Born September 1, 1948, in Taylor, Texas, to Robert and Helen Jarosek VanWinkle, Alice lived in this community for 40 years. She collected purses and when asked, she always had a color of the day. Alice […] — (Posted April 2, 2026)

Catherine Brumfield Catherine Brumfield passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted April 1, 2026)

Jerry Daniel Sexton Jerry Daniel Sexton, born August 9, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana, passed away in Grove, Oklahoma on March 24th, where he had lived for many years. Jerry’s life was shaped by resilience, independence, and a quiet strength that carried him through every season of his journey. Born to the late Fred D. Sexton and Lillian […] — (Posted April 1, 2026)

Joni Lou Gartrell Joni Lou Gartrell, age 69, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on December 25, 1956 in Dayton, OH to the late James and Marvel (Watson) Jordan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Thomas M. Brush; second […] — (Posted April 1, 2026)

Joyce Lanae Ladd Joyce Lanae Ladd, 69, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, at her residence. A daughter of Donna Hoskins, Lanae was born on August 8, 1956, in Connersville. On January 5, 1974, Lanae was united in marriage in Laurel to William Ladd. Together, they shared over 52 years of marriage and raised two […] — (Posted April 1, 2026)

Larry D. Harrison Full Obituary and Arrangements are Forthcoming. View full obituary — (Posted April 1, 2026)

Pastor Michael E. Potter Full Obituary and Arrangements are Forthcoming. View full obituary — (Posted April 1, 2026)

Willie Gene Rose, Sr. Bro. Willie Gene Rose Sr. of Burkesville, Kentucky and formerly of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at NHC Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 86 years, 6 months, and 20 days. He was born Saturday, September 9, 1939, in Pineville, Kentucky, the son of Jesse Spears and […] — (Posted April 1, 2026)

Vicki J. Null Selby CENTERVILLE, IN– Vicki J. Null Selby, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, March 23, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Born January 7, 1957, to Richard J. and Phyllis Lacey Null, Vicki lived in this community most of her life. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1975 and attended Ivy Tech. Vicki worked as Health […] — (Posted April 1, 2026)

Eldora Jean Leathers Eldora Jean Leathers, 92, New Castle, passed away March 30, 2026. She was born June 20, 1933, in Delaware County, IN, the daughter of Marvin and Dortha (Shaffer) Ackenback. Eldora was a member of Honey Creek United Methodist Church. She loved working in her yard, reading books, and enjoying her cats. Eldora was preceded in […] — (Posted March 31, 2026)

Edward Leroy Anderson Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook View full obituary — (Posted March 31, 2026)

Delbert O. Wilhelm Delbert O. Wilhelm, 89, of Normal, Illinois and formerly of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 30, 2026 while surrounded by his family. He was born July 24, 1936 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Donald E. and Bernice M. (Armstrong) Wilhelm. Delbert was a graduate of Sulphur Springs […] — (Posted March 31, 2026)

Dylan Ray Johnson Dylan Ray Johnson, 24, of Connersville unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born in Connersville to Ray Johnson and Sheryl Stanton. View full obituary — (Posted March 31, 2026)

Anthony “Tony” Blaine Lee Anthony “Tony” Blaine Lee, 71, of New Castle passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. He was born March 6, 1955 to Dennis H. and Donna June (York) Lee and raised by Dennis and Nancy Dale (Black) Lee. Tony was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He worked for […] — (Posted March 31, 2026)

Anne Christine Robinson Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted March 31, 2026)

Luther Gordan Adams Luther Gordon Adams, 93, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. One of seven children to the late Milburn H.G. and Martha L. Wells Adams. Luther was born in Connersville on January 19, 1933. A proud veteran, Luther served with the United States Navy during the Korean War. […] — (Posted March 31, 2026)

Linda Lee Franklin Linda Lee Franklin, 83 of Liberty passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 1, 1942, the daughter View full obituary — (Posted March 31, 2026)

John Michael Struewing John Michael Struewing, 72, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Donald and Florence Mae (Guthrie) Struewing. John attended St. Gabriel School and Connersville High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy for six years, receiving his discharge […] — (Posted March 31, 2026)

Gary Don Moore Gary Don Moore, 76, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, March 28, 2026. Gary was born January 10, 1950, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of the late John and Elfriede (Swartze) Moore. Gary attended New Castle Chrysler High School and went on to work as… — (Posted March 30, 2026)

Sabrina Pennington Sabrina Pennington, 68, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on March 28, 2026. Full Obituary and Arrangements are forthcoming. View full obituary — (Posted March 30, 2026)

Harold George Lanza Obituary and arrangements pending… View full obituary — (Posted March 30, 2026)

Martha Bess (Deal) Place Martha Bess (Deal) Place, 86, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Reid Health Hospice, in Richmond, IN. Bess was View full obituary — (Posted March 30, 2026)

Pauline Baker Pauline Baker, 86, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, Indiana. One of seven children of William and Jewell Lakes Gabbard, Pauline was born on September 14, 1939, in McKee Kentucky and came to Connersville as a child with her family and graduated from Connersville […] — (Posted March 30, 2026)