Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

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)

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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)

Barbara Lou Doench Barbara Lou Doench, age 87, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Middletown, OH passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. She was born August 6, 1938 in Gratis, OH to the late Herman and Ethel (Smith) Hollenbaugh. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Gratis High School; she retired as […] — (Posted March 28, 2026)

Daniel L. Smith Daniel L. Smith, age 66, of Milton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at high noon, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. View full obituary — (Posted March 28, 2026)

Braelen M. Dupree Braelen Mikale DuPree was born on December 15, 2003 four minutes after his twin brother Draeden. He entered this world already fighting, and that strength View full obituary — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Kenneth E. Bourne Krenneth E Bourne, 83, of Richmond, went home to be with the lord March 27, 2026, after a short illness. He was born May 1, View full obituary — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Roger Alan Griffin, Sr. Roger Alan Griffin, Sr., age 86, of Greenfield passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born August 18, 1939 in Arcadia, Indiana to the late Paul Fredrick Griffin and Mary Frances (Sholty) Spurling. Roger graduated from Jackson Central High School in Arcadia in 1957. He began his professional journey at […] — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Donna Kay Lamb Donna Kay Hartzell Lamb passed away at 3:32 p.m. in Richmond, Indiana, at home, with her family on March 26th, 2026. She was born August View full obituary — (Posted March 27, 2026)

JoAnne Lewis JoAnne Lewis, 95, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Henry Community Health in New Castle following a brief illness. She was born on October 9, 1930, in New Castle, a daughter of Joe and Lucy (Clapp) Hendricks. JoAnne served as manager of Paul Harris in New Castle for over 25 years. […] — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Garlin Back Jr. Garlin Back Jr., 74, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Garlin was born on January 5, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the oldest of two sons born to Garlin and Eula Mae Holbrook Back. In 1982, he owned and operated the Classic […] — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Rex Lee Haubach Rex Lee Haubach, age 71, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Rex was born on September 25, 1954. Rex was the loving husband of Theresa Haubach, his partner in life for 52 years. Their marriage was built on love, humor, perseverance, and a deep commitment to their family. Together they raised two […] — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Leah Joyce Fallon Leah Joyce Fallon, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, with her beloved daughter Julie by her side, hand in hand.Leah was born and raised in New Castle, Indiana, and graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School with the Class of 1955. She dedicated 34 years of service to Chrysler, working in the […] — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Gary West CAMBRIDGE CITY- Gary Michael West, 63, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday March 25, 2026. A son of Wayne and Lois (Graham) West, Gary was born in Connersville, Indiana on September 1, 1962. A lifelong resident of the Cambridge City community, Gary was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Lowell Robinson RICHMOND, IN– Lowell Robinson, age 82, passed away on March 25, 2026, leaving behind a life full of adventure, service, and a love for his family. Lowell was born on August 5, 1943, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Phyllis June Thon and Leonard Wilfred Robinson. He grew up active and driven—he was a Boy Scout, played […] — (Posted March 27, 2026)

Matthew Brian Bair Matthew Brian Bair, 48, of Camden, Ohio, passed away on March 25th, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, surrounded by those he loved most. Matt was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 17th, 1977. In the year 1995, he gave his heart to the lord and accepted Christ as his savior. He graduated […] — (Posted March 26, 2026)

Darlene Kay Frank Darlene Frank, 84, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on March 26, 2026 and is at peace after a courageous and strong battle against MDS/Leukemia. Born on February 4, 1942, in Rushville, IN, she was the first of four daughters blessed to Robert and Wannetta (Martin). Darlene graduated from Fayette Central High School in 1960 and […] — (Posted March 26, 2026)

Beverly Sue Elliott Beverly Sue (Clark) Elliott died on March 26th, 2026 after an extended illness. Born on Nov. 4, 1942 in New Castle, she was the oldest daughter of Chester Ray and Angie Elizabeth (Hart) Clark. Beverly was a 1961 New Castle Chrysler High School graduate, a member of the first class to graduate from the new […] — (Posted March 26, 2026)

Robert B. McCoy Robert B. McCoy, age 64 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio at Kettering Health Dayton. Born on September 19, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Doris (Melton) McCoy. Robert worked as an installer of security and fire systems as the owner […] — (Posted March 25, 2026)