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.

James Edgar Favorite James Edgar Favorite, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born October 16, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Jack and Doris (Hurst) Favorite. Jim was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran that served during the Vietnam War and […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Lori Noreen Thompson Lori Noreen Thompson, 63, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief unexpected illness. She was born October 28, 1962, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Dickie Lee Shafer and Shirley Noreen (Hopkins) Shafer. Lori had a deep love for animals […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Claude Cunningham Claude Cunningham, age 87, of Middletown, OH, passed on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born in Bristol, TN, on January 13, 1939, to the late Major Cunningham and Nellie (France) Hawkins. Claude worked in the slab yard for Armco Steel Corp/AK Steel and retired after 30 years […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

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Betty Jane Smith Betty Jane Smith, 82, of New Castle went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 2, 1943 in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Jesse and Sabina Sara (Snider) Ruffner. A long-time resident of New Castle, Betty worked many jobs throughout her lifetime including Pizza King, was a taxi […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Walter Daniel Stanley RICHMOND, IN– Walter Daniel Stanley, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at home. Born June 9, 1936, in Dublin, TX to Wilbur Walter and Mary Wells Stanley. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Airforce and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, Arlington. Walter worked as […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Margaret Faye Jones Margaret Faye Jones, age 85, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 17, 1940 in Middletown, OH to the late Abner and Effie (Haddix) Miller. Margaret dearly loved the Lord and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden. She enjoyed […] — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Iesha Elaine Caplinger Iesha Elaine Caplinger age 49 of Richmond died Saturday February 28, 2026 at I.U. Health in Indianapolis. She was bron January 10, 1977 in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Lucille Bertram-Rains Lucille Bertram-Rains Mrs. Lucille Bertram-Rains, age 98, passed away on February 26, 2026 at Life Care of Sparta, TN. Lucille was born February 14, 1928 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Hattie Bertram Drisko and stepfather, Harry Drisko. Lucille was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church of New […] — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Larry Alvey Larry Allan Alvey 59 of Richmond passed away March 1, 2026 at his home. He was born August 1, 1966 in Richmond to Richard and View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Rosemary Ann White Rosemary White, 73, passed away on February 28, 2026. She was born on April 30, 1953, the daughter of D. Glen White and Mary C. White. She was a life-long resident of Fayette County and graduated from Connersville High School. She had been employed at Kmart and Walmart for over forty years. She enjoyed spending […] — (Posted March 3, 2026)

James M. “Mike” Ferrell James M. “Mike” Ferrell, 75, of Greensboro, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1951, in New Castle to the late James Herbert Ferrell and Melba (Cross) Riddle. A graduate of Knightstown High School, James served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, […] — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Petronilla Millie Black Obituary pending… View full obituary — (Posted March 2, 2026)

David M. Hapner David M. Hapner, age 74 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away at the Laurels of Huber Heights on Saturday, February 28, 2026. David was born on June 3, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Franklin & M. Jeanette “Janie” (Bolen) Hapner. David had retired from Miami Valley Hospital after working as a surgery technician […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Susan Meyer Susan Kay Meyer, 76, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on April 10, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois, to the late Reay and Gladys Richards. In 1973, she earned her commercial driver’s license and drove a semi-truck throughout the United States and into Canada. She […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Betty G. Marr Betty G. Marr, age 92, of Gratis Township – Preble County, Ohio went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Vancrest of Eaton. She was born on April 13, 1933, in Clark County, Kentucky, daughter of the late John F. & Myrtle (Martin) Grooms. Betty was a devout Christian and attended the […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Delmar R. “Ole Dog” Pyles Delmar R. “Ole Dog” Pyles,86, of New Castle passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born February 14, 1940 in Monticello, Kentucky to Johnnie E. and Pernie (Davis) Pyles. Delmar retired from DANA Corporation in 1988 after 18 years of service. He previously worked as […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Opal Ballard Opal Roe Trissel Ballard, 102, of New Castle passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Willows of New Castle. She was born January 22, 1924 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late William H. and Rosa (Johnson) Roe. Opal was a graduate of Olive Hill High School then attended Morehead State University. She was […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Orville Lee Cottongim Orville Lee Cottongim, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Arbor Trace. Born January 24, 1942, in Manchester, Kentucky, to Carlyle and Mary Jarvis Cottongim, Orville lived in this community most of his life. Orville worked as a painter/welder foreman for JM Hutton and Wallace Metal. He enjoyed fishing, camping and […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Reverend Paul J. Baty Reverend Paul J. Baty, 85, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord he so faithfully loved and served on the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. Paul was born November 30, 1940, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Charles E. Batyan… — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Susan Marie Harding Susan Marie Harding, 74, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at her residence. One of six children of Jesse and Margaret Nobbe Welch, Susan was born on February 9, 1952, in Connersville. She attended Connersville schools and was a proud 1971 graduate of Connersville High School. For nearly 30 years, Susan was […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Guts Gray Gary Alexander “Guts” Gray, 69, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at I.U. Health in Indianapolis, surrounded by his family. Gary had been battling acute myeloid leukemia since February 2025. He was born on December 8, 1956, in Connersville, the son of Roy A. (Kilroy) and Carolyn Pate Gray. He grew up in […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Brian Mundhenk Brian Keith Mundhenk, age 30, passed away at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 16, 2026. Born in Richmond, Indiana, Brian was a View full obituary — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Shirley A. Nobbe Shirley A. (Loper) Nobbe, age 90, of Connersville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Reid Hospital, surrounded by loving family members, following a brief illness. Born November 28th, 1935 on Thanksgiving Day to Mary Edna Rinehart Loper and Charles Carlton Loper. She was the third of five children. […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Peggy Colleen Black RICHMOND, IN– Peggy Colleen Black, age 96, passed away peacefully the evening of February 25, 2026, at Arbor Trace Living Community. Peggy was born on July 16, 1929, to Horace R Harris and N. Madonna Driver Wright in Winchester, Indiana. Peggy retired from NATCO and moved from Richmond, IN. to Brooksville, FL. in 1994, relocating […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Thomas E. Kanke RICHMOND, IN– Thomas E. Kanke, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Reid Health. Born October 17, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edwin and Edith Stubbs Kanke, Thomas lived in this community his whole life. He was a high school graduate and retired as a tool & die maker for Belden […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Marilyn June Stevens RICHMOND, IN– Marilyn June Stevens, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Reid Health. Born June 3, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard and Mildred Bettenbroke Porter, Marilyn lived in this community all of her life. She attended Richmond High School and retired from accounting at Sears after more than 30 […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Rev. Paul J. Baty Reverend Paul J. Baty, 85, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord he so faithfully loved and served on the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. Paul was born November 30, 1940, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Charles E. Baty… — (Posted March 1, 2026)

Neva L Anderson Neva L Anderson passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted February 28, 2026)

Nancy Smith Centerville – Nancy Lee Stone Smith, 82, of Centerville peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her home in the early morning hours of February 25, 2026, following a short illness. Born to the late Claude and Florence Stone on March 5th, 1943. Nancy grew up in Bath, Indiana and retired from Visteon Manufacturing in […] — (Posted February 28, 2026)

Tandy Adams Obituary is pending Friends and family may gather at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, Connersville, on Thursday March 5, 2026, from 5:00 View full obituary — (Posted February 27, 2026)