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. You can also learn about how to place a paid obituary in the Western Wayne News.

Catherine P. Subler Catherine P. Subler, age 87 of Englewood, OH passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born March 15, 1939 in Greenville, OH to the late John and Leona (Linnane) Herrmann. Catherine retired as a cafeteria worker/latch key from Northmont Schools after 26 years of employment. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic […] — (Posted May 2, 2026)

Donna Feemster Cambridge City – Donna Feemster, 84, of Cambridge City passed peacefully May 1, 2026. The fourth of five daughters born to Garl and Pauline (Scott) Ledbetter, Donna cherished her simple Pershing, Indiana upbringing. Family was everything to Donna and she expressed her love through food. She always remembered and prepared everyone’s favorite dishes. Her culinary […] — (Posted May 2, 2026)

Clyde Merlin Basford Clyde Merlin Basford, age 95, passed away May 1, 226, at Ambassador Healthcare. He was born September 28, 1930, the son of William and Artie (Nealis) Basford, in Richmond, Indiana. Clyde enjoyed a long retirement as he retired from Belden in 1989. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, HO trains and loved to do […] — (Posted May 2, 2026)

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Maurice Powell Maurice Ivan Powell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Reid Hospital on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was born on August 14, 1939 in Connersville, IN to Floyd and Edna Beck Powell. Maurice graduated with the class of 1957, a proud Alquina Blue Arrow. On June 14, 1959, he married the love […] — (Posted May 1, 2026)

Mary M. Halsell Mary M. Halsell, a cherished former resident of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at the age of 91, at the Harbour Manor Health and Living Center in Noblesville, IN. Born on October 29, 1934, in Albany, Kentucky, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Jerry and Lillian (Ooten) Sell. […] — (Posted May 1, 2026)

Roy H. Cruse CONNERSVILLE, IN– Roy H. Cruse, age 79, of Connersville, Indiana, and formerly of Richmond, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home. Born March 7, 1947, in Sandgap, Kentucky, to Wiley A. and Lila J. Lakes Cruse, Roy lived in this community most of his life. Roy worked at The Point Service Station for several […] — (Posted May 1, 2026)

Wanda E. Parker Wanda E. Parker age 61, of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her residence. Wanda was born on May 27, 1964, in Montgomery County Dayton, Ohio. She was a School Bus Driver for over 26 years with Preble County ESC and the Eaton Community Schools and an EMT with North Central and Lewisburg […] — (Posted April 30, 2026)

Charlotte Raye Stidam Charlotte Raye Stidam, 82, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord late Wednesday evening, April 29, 2026 at Heritage House of Connersville. One of ten children of James R. Jessee and Kathleen Clark Lykins, Charlotte was born on February 10, 1944, in Plummers Landing, Kentucky. She grew up in the Plummers Landing and […] — (Posted April 30, 2026)

Anna Lee Stryker Anna Lee Stryker, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) in Greenville. She was born December 31, 1924 in Arcanum, OH to the late Noel R. Myers, Sr. and Verna (Shuler) Myers. She married Kenneth Stryker on August 19, 1944 at the United Methodist Church in Arcanum. […] — (Posted April 30, 2026)

Donald Wayne Turner Donald Wayne Turner, 73, formerly of New Castle passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born October 31, 1952 in Henry County. A 1970 graduate of Chrysler High School, Don lived in New Castle until 1974. He retired from International Harvester Corp. in 2002 after 30 years of service. Don […] — (Posted April 30, 2026)

Joseph E. Burnett On April 26, 2026 Joseph E. Burnett went home to be with Jesus and rejoice with all of his family that have preceded him to fly with our Lord Almighty. Joe was born on March 31, 1982 to Frank E. Burnett Jr. and Carolyn S. (Bough) Burnett at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Joe was a […] — (Posted April 29, 2026)

Mac “Bub” Hamm Mac “Bub” Hamm, 68, of Selma, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Bub was born on January 6, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Bob and Norma (Simmons) Hamm. A devoted family man, Bub took great pride in his grandchildren and was always […] — (Posted April 29, 2026)

Joshua Alexander Weiss 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 at www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted April 29, 2026)

Daniel Engle Daniel W Engle, 93, of Lynn, passed away on Monday morning, April 27, at Forest Park Health Campus, where he had lived for several years. Mr. Engle was born in Winchester, Indiana on April 8, 1933, son of Charles Edgar and Leota Lucille Buckmaster Engle. He was a graduate of Lynn High School. Mr. Engle […] — (Posted April 28, 2026)

Scott Douglas Cronk Scott D. Cronk, 69, passed away on April 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and deep ties to his community. He was born on March 8, 1957, in New Castle to the late William “Bill” and Marian (New) Cronk. Known for his steady presence and willingness to help others, Scott spent […] — (Posted April 28, 2026)

James Michael Yeager James Michael Yeager, known as Mike to family and friends, age 89, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Mike was born February 22, 1937, in Dublin, Ohio, and was the son of the late Mr. James F. and Mrs. Katherine (Beamer) Yeager. Mike proudly served in the United States […] — (Posted April 28, 2026)

Ruth Eilleen Schmidt Ruth Eilleen Schmidt, 93, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, April 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.She was born April 12, 1933, in Warren, Indiana, a daughter of the late Rhessa Josiah and Martha Elizabeth (Wagoner) Slush… — (Posted April 28, 2026)

Carol Hollingsworth Carol Hollingsworth, 65 of Richmond, passed away after a long illness, April 25, 2026, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on June 2, 1960, in Richmond to James “Jim” and Joyce Chamness Hollingsworth and lived here all of her life. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. […] — (Posted April 28, 2026)

Sakhone Vorachack Sakhone Vorachack, 58, of Richmond, passed away on April 24, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1967, in Vientiane, Laos, to Khamphanh and Somboun Vorachack. Sakhone came to this country and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. He then met his wife, Bounpanh, and moved to Richmond, Indiana, where he built a life centered around […] — (Posted April 28, 2026)

Tom Brochin Thomas F. “Tom” Brochin, age 75, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 27, 2026. Tom was born on September 17, 1950, in Connersville, Indiana, to the late Florence (Johnson) and Walter “Bud” Brochin. He was raised in Connersville, where he attended St. Gabriel Catholic School and later graduated from Connersville High School. During […] — (Posted April 28, 2026)

John Allan Cornette John Allan Cornette, 69, of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, April 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Caroleton Healthcare of Connersville where he had been resident for the past year and half. The oldest of two sons of Sam and Marjorie Poe Cornette, John was born in Connersville on November 16, 1956 and […] — (Posted April 28, 2026)

Freda W. Devoll Martindale Freda W. Devoll Martindale, born October 16, 1937, entered heaven March 10, 2026. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio, to Walter and Eleanor Devoll. Freda graduated with Zanesville High School class of 1956. She married Garey Martindale and together they raised their son, Doug. She lived in Tracy, California, and retired from FMC Defense. Freda […] — (Posted April 28, 2026)

Mary Ellen Moore Mary Ellen Moore, 50, of Rushville, formerly of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her residence. One of four children of Ronald Keith and Darlene Horning Moore, Mary was born on May 24, 1975, in Oxford, Ohio. Raised in the Everton area, she was a 1993 graduate of Connersville High School. Mary […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Tashia Rose Young Tashia R. Young (McCord), 48, of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. A time to celebrate Tashia’s life will be at her visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday April 30, 2026 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Laura Lou “Lucy” Isaacs Laura Lou “Lucy” Isaacs passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at the age of 92. Lucy was born in Connersville, IN on January 25, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank May, Sr. and Anna Thumb May Archer. On January 30, 1954, Lucy was united in marriage to […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Sarah Cathleen Wallace Obituary Pending — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Sarah Joan Cooper RICHMOND, IN– Sarah Joan Cooper, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Arbor Trace. Born September 14, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana, to Alva Garland and Mary Catherine Hayes Warren, Sarah has lived in this community most of her life. She was a graduate of New Castle High School. Sarah lived […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Cindi Smith Cynthia Kay “Cindi” (Mamaw) Smith, 65, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away on April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Cindi was born on July 16, 1960, the youngest of eight children to Charles and Cora Shepard Purcell. She attended Connersville High School and remained rooted in the community throughout her life. On […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Miles E. Shafer Miles E. Shafer, age 91, of Eaton, OH, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Dayton VA Hospice Unit (Victory Ridge). He was born December 20, 1934 in Piqua, OH to the late Clarence and Hazel (Popp) Shafer. Miles was a member of the Eaton First Church of God for many years. […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Charles Arthur Reeves RICHMOND, IN– _Charles Arthur Reeves, 81, of Richmond, Indiana passed unexpectedly on April 19, 2026. He was born on Apri 5, 1945 to the late Alvin and Ada Reeves. He attended Dennis Middle School was a graduate of Richmond High School. He furthered his education at Taylor University where he earned a Masters Degree. He […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)