Obituaries and Death Notices
Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.
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Elizabeth “Betty” Case
Elizabeth Fern “Betty” Case, 83, of New Castle, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early in the morning hours of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Betty was born on January 25, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, a daughter of the… — (Posted April 14, 2026)
Steven R. Allman
Steven R. Allman, 67, of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away March 23, 2026, leaving behind a trail of good food, great stories and more than a few people who could still hear his laugh from across the room. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Mildred “Millie” Allman of […] — (Posted April 14, 2026)
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Larry Adkins
Larry Adkins, 82, of New Castle, died April 13, 2026.He was born on July 26, 1943, in New Castle to Malchom and Anna Laura (Dicken) Adkins.Larry was a 1961 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School.Survivors include his wife, Janice Adkins; son, Kent (Stacy) Adkins; stepson, Bo… — (Posted April 14, 2026)
Linda Maxine Sparks
Linda Maxine Sparks of Richmond, IN, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 13, 2026 at Ambassador Healthcare after battling a short illness. Born on June 15, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to William and Hettie Bullock, Linda was often referred to as the baby of the family. She was one of 9 children, […] — (Posted April 14, 2026)
Rodney Piatt
Rodney Piatt, 66 of Liberty passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at home after a brief illness. Born on June 4, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana. The son of the late Ruth Piatt Griffith and the late Bob Dees. On December 27, 1976, he was united in marriage with the former Peggy Harvey in Liberty, […] — (Posted April 14, 2026)
Larry Adkins
Larry Adkins, 82, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on July 26, 1943, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Malchom M. and Anna Laura (Dicken) Adkins. Larry was a 1961 graduate of New Castle Chry… — (Posted April 13, 2026)
Arnold J. Crull
Arnold J. Crull passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted April 13, 2026)
Sara Ann Isaacs
Sara Ann Isaacs, 66 of Connersville passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 25, 1959 in Connersville to Charles Mengedoht and Betty Scott Mengedoht. Sara worked at Sperry and Rubber Plastics for 30 years. She was the heart of her family, the one everyone turned […] — (Posted April 13, 2026)
Andy Belt
Andy Belt of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at the age of 61. Andy was born on December 14, 1964, in Cincinnati, OH, one of eight children born to Revena Sue (Smith) Belt and the late Claude “Doc” Belt, Jr. Andy graduated from Connersville Sr. High School with the class of […] — (Posted April 11, 2026)
Donna Louise McKinley
Donna Louise McKinley, 91, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at Horizon West Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 14, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, Donna was the daughter of Maurice and Ruth (Overstreet) Kercheval. She built a life centered on love, faith, and devotion to […] — (Posted April 10, 2026)
Lavodis Ann Jones
Lavodis Ann Jones passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN. Born on April 26, 1939, in south Charleston, OH, she is the daughter of the late Lones Lewis and Jewel Phillips Lewis Ferguson. On August 29, 1970, she was united in marriage to Casey Jones in Connersville, IN. […] — (Posted April 9, 2026)
Billy Jack Braughton
Billy Jack Braughton passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted April 9, 2026)
Patricia Ann Koons
Patricia Ann Koons passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted April 9, 2026)
Ethan Wayne Centers
Ethan Wayne Centers passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted April 9, 2026)

