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.

Joshua Wayne Armstrong Joshua Wayne Armstrong, age 19, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on January 16, 2026. Born on June 6, 2006, Josh was a young man whose life, though far too short, was filled with passion, dedication, and a deep love for his family, friends, and the traditions he held dear. Josh was deeply passionate about three […] — (Posted January 21, 2026)

William Alan “Big Al” Miller Jr. William Alan “Big Al” Miller, Jr., 68, of New Castle, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born September 3, 1957, in New Castle to William and Margaret (McFall) Miller. Alan loved golf, fishing, NASCAR and going to races at Mt. Lawn Speedway. He was also an avid Indiana […] — (Posted January 21, 2026)

Gary Grant Frye Gary Grant Frye, 72, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice in Dayton, Ohio. A son of Charles and Bessie Forbes Frye, Gary was born on June 9, 1953 in Batesville, Indiana and graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1973. He served his country in the United States […] — (Posted January 21, 2026)

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Brittaney L. Sawyer MUNCIE, Ind. – Brittaney L. Sawyer, age 39, of Muncie, Indiana, and formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died January 17, 2026, at her home. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 10, 1986, and worked as a manager in the retail industry. There will be no public services. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & […] — (Posted January 21, 2026)

Marilyn E. Young RICHMOND, Ind. – Marilyn E. Young, age 101, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in Richmond to Robert and Florence Fienning Schuerman, Marilyn was married to Albert W. Young for 51 years. Al preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Susan (Les) Hoffman, of Madison, Wisconsin and two nieces, Nancy Wedge […] — (Posted January 21, 2026)

Steven D. Bratton Steven D. Bratton 69 of Richmond did January 12, 2016 at Reid Health. He was born April 29, 1956 in Richmond to Edward and Juanita View full obituary — (Posted January 21, 2026)

Dean Fisher Dean E. Fisher, 55, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Muncie. He was born May 18, 1970, in Santa Clara, California Dean enjoyed baseball, motorcycles and football. Dean is survived by his parents Barbara and Ron Harris of New Castle, sister Tracy Betters of New Castle, Amber (Richard) Craig of Austin, […] — (Posted January 21, 2026)

Jerry Lee Gobin Jerry Lee Gobin, born on March 19, 1948, in Greensburg, IN passed away into the immediate care of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 19, 2026 at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of the late Merrill and Mary (Tobias) Gobin. He was the loving spouse of Pamela Sue (Hagans) Gobin […] — (Posted January 20, 2026)

Donald “Don” Paul Smith Donald “Don” Paul Smith, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on October 10, 1958, in Anderson, Indiana, Don was the son of Alonzo Keen and Linnie Thelma (Phillips) Smith. Throughout his life, Don worked hard and took pride in everything he did. At the […] — (Posted January 20, 2026)

Kim Davis Kimberly Ann Davis, 61, of Richmond, passed away Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, at Reid Health, Richmond. One of three children of Max “Bud” and Connie Elwood Rhodus, Kimberly was born on April 12, 1964, in New Castle, Indiana. She grew up in the area and was a 1982 graduate of Hagerstown High School. Kimberly […] — (Posted January 20, 2026)

Doris Faye Bourne Doris Faye “Dottie” Bourne, age 76, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 at The Sanctuary of Wilmington Place in Dayton. She was born April 14, 1949 in Hamilton, OH to the late John and Minnie (Cochran) Sasser. Dottie was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. She retired from the […] — (Posted January 20, 2026)

Rev. L. “Elwood” Evans Rev. L. “Elwood” Evans, 91, of New Castle, died January 17, 2026.Born September 27, 1934, in Soldier, Kentucky, a son of Morley and Tina (Withrow) Evans.Survivors include his wife, Mildred Evans; his children, Rev. Rick (Debbie) Evans, Teresa (Stephen) Hacker, and Frances (Kevin)… — (Posted January 20, 2026)

Beverly Jean Robbins Beverly Jean Robbins, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at home. Born August 15, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert N. and Mildred Lorene Houser Beeson, Beverly lived in this community her whole life. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. Beverly was a member of Calvery Baptist Church. She […] — (Posted January 20, 2026)

Debra Lynn Tillery Debra Lynn Tillery, 68, departed this life on January 15, 2026. She was born to the late Earl and Betty (Stephens) Tillery on March 15, View full obituary — (Posted January 20, 2026)

Richard Allen Blose Richard Allen Blose passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Mary Elizabeth Cottongim Mary Elizabeth Cottongim, age 89, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2026. She was born on April 21, 1936, in Lexington, Kentucky, View full obituary — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Mickey Paxson Mickey Paxson of Connersville, passed away after an extended health battle on Sunday January 18, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born on View full obituary — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Marilyn Jean Sorrell Bucher RICHMOND, Ind. – Marilyn Jean Sorrell Bucher, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born October 14, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Chester Marion and Dorothy Jean Richardson Sorrell, Marilyn lived in this community all of her life. Marilyn retired after 30 years of service as a […] — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Jennifer Ann Adams Jennifer Ann Adams, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born April 23, 1962, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to David and Linda Faye Scott, Jennifer lived in this community most of her life. She was an RN at Reid Health specializing in open heart. Jennifer enjoyed woodworking, going to the beach, […] — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Jeff Bowling Jeffrey Granville Bowling, 60, a life-long resident of Connersville, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 17, 2026, at his home. One of five children of Granville T. G. and June Eileen Hunter Bowling, Jeff was born on September 17, 1965. Jeff was a dedicated worker with a strong work ethic. For a number of years, […] — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Patrick Jerome Penticuff Patrick Jerome Penticuff, 64, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born October 29, 1961 in New Castle to the late John Perry and Judy Mae (Roy) Penticuff. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor […] — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Shirley Irene Hawkey Shirley Irene Hawkey, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 at her home. She was born on May 31, 1939, to the late Louis and Ethel (Weaver) Hawkey. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Hollie Hawkey; and her siblings, Kent Hawkey, Doug Mabry, and Rob Mabry. […] — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Dewey Isom Jr. Dewey Wayne Isom Jr., “Little Wayne”, 54, passed away Thursday evening, January 15, 2026. He passed away after a long battle with heart failure. He was born to the late Dewey and Beverly (Longnecker) Isom, on September 23, 1971 in Richmond, Indiana. He attended Lincoln High School in Cambridge City with the class of 1991, […] — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Keith A. Hofer Sr. Keith A Hofer, 73, of Connersville, passed away on January 17, 2026. Keith was born on March 19, 1952, and is the son of the View full obituary — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Samuel “Sam” Huddleston Samuel “Sam” Huddleston, 78, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.Sam was born on November 3, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Clyde Huddleston Jr. and Hannah Viola (Woolard)… — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Virgil Jay Hendershott Virgil J. Hendershott, 81, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond. The son of Virgil E. and Martha A. Frye Hendershott, Virgil was born on May 16, 1944, in Linton, Indiana. He attended Arlington High School and was a proud graduate with the class of 1962. A veteran of […] — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Don Reid Sexton Don Reid Sexton, 79, of New Castle, passed away early Saturday morning, January 17, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on October 7, 1946, in Monticello, Kentucky, the son of the late Carrol Phillip and Lucy Lillian (Bertram) Sexton. Don was a grad… — (Posted January 19, 2026)

Rev. Elwood Evans Rev. L. “Elwood” Evans, 91, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord he so faithfully served on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 27, 1934, in Soldier, Kentucky, a son of the late Morley and Tina (Wit… — (Posted January 18, 2026)

Kimberly Ann Sams RICHMOND, Ind. – Kimberly Ann Sams, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana, passed Saturday, January 17, 2026, at home following a long illness. Born May 11, 1966, in Union City, Indiana, to Cloyd and Candy Thornbury VanWinkle, Kim lived in this community most of her life. She worked in customer service at Land O’Lakes Purina for […] — (Posted January 18, 2026)

Becky Whitaker Becky Whitaker, age 67 of Richmond, Indiana died peacefully at the Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond, Indiana on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Born on January 9, 1959 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Leeroy & Norma Jean (Corey) Whitaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her father, […] — (Posted January 18, 2026)