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.

Lois Snyder Lois Ann Snyder, 89, of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, June 11, at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond. She was born in Clinton, Iowa on October 21, 1936, to Robert Henry & Ella Christina Mueller Pelton. She was a 1955 graduate of Clinton High School. She met her husband, Lynn native Jerry Snyder, in […] — (Posted June 14, 2026)

Brent Bogue PERSHING- Brent Allen Bogue, 54, passed away Saturday morning June 13, 2026 at his home in Pershing, Indiana after a courageous battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. Brent was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 25, 1972. He was raised in Milton, attended Milton Elementary School and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted June 14, 2026)

Kenny White MILTON- Kenneth Stephen White, 72, passed away Friday June 12, 2026 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. The son of Milford Sherman and Janice Joan (Eiser) White, Kenneth was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 17, 1954. Kenny grew up on a farm south of Milton and lived in the area his entire life. […] — (Posted June 14, 2026)

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Joan Sexton Joan Sexton, 77, of New Castle, passed away at her home on June 12, 2026. She was born in Oneida, TN on September 5, 1948, to the late Richard and Alma (Hill) Burke. Joan attended Blue River High School and lived most of her life in Henry County where she worked as a hairdresser. She […] — (Posted June 13, 2026)

Michael Oran Taylor Michael Oran Taylor, 87, formerly of Connersville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Noblesville, Indiana. He was born on March 30, 1939, in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana, to the late Lloyd Herman Taylor and Mary Thornbeery Taylor. On October 15, 1965, he was united in marriage in Richmond, […] — (Posted June 13, 2026)

Craig Edward Hale Craig Edward Hale 68 of Liberty passed away June 12, 2026, after a short illness. He was born in Richmond to Harold and Alberta Smith Hale and lived in this area most of his life. He was a member of the Unity Holiness House of Prayer. Craig enjoyed playing his guitar and singing in church; […] — (Posted June 13, 2026)

Jeanne Sipahigil Our mother, Frances “Jeanne” Sipahigil, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 7, 2026, twenty-four days short of her 90th birthday. Jeanne was born amid the Great Depression on July 1, 1936, in New Castle, Indiana, the second of two children born to Charles Walter Rhine and Marjorie Pauline (Miller) Rhine. Her family moved […] — (Posted June 13, 2026)

Chance McDaniel Chance McDaniel, born November 6, 1983, passed away on June 7, 2026. He was the son of David McDaniel and Kathy Marling. He was a graduate of Union County High School in 2002. Chance served with pride in the United States Army for 6 years and was deeply honored to be a veteran. He was […] — (Posted June 13, 2026)

Cheryl Ramey It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Ramey, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister and treasured friend, on June 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Cheri lived a life centered on love, family, and faith. She was the heart of the family, offering unwavering support, wisdom, and kindness […] — (Posted June 12, 2026)

Vernon “Nonnie” Criss Vernon “Nonnie” Criss, 80, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.He was born on July 2, 1945, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late William Robert “Bob” and Bertha (Dempsey) Criss.Nonnie was a graduate of Walter P. Chr… — (Posted June 12, 2026)

Teresa Ann (Boatman) Denny Teresa Ann (Boatman) Denny, 62, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026.She was born on May 11, 1964, to the late Leeman and Geneva Boatman.She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Leeman and sister, Amy Acrey.She is survived by her husband, Tim; her devoted daughter… — (Posted June 12, 2026)

Floyd Lynn Bailey Sr. Obituary pending… Funeral services for Floyd Bailey Sr. will be held on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, at Community Family Funeral Home beginning at 3 p.m. Family and friends may arrive to the funeral home two hours prior for calling hours. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements. Send online condolences to the […] — (Posted June 12, 2026)

Leroy Joseph Rich Leroy Joseph Rich, 98, of Lewisville passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at The Willows of New Castle while surrounded by family following a brief illness. He was born April 2, 1928, in Connersville, Indiana. A son of the late Paul and Nellie Lavone (Richardson) Rich. Survivors include his wife, Colleen (Lacy) Rich; […] — (Posted June 11, 2026)

Bonnita Faye “Bonnie” Glaub RICHMOND, IN– Bonnita Faye “Bonnie” Glaub, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born August 22, 1937, to Peter and Mary Helen Smith Curtis, Bonnie lived in this community for most of her life. Bonnie was a 1955 graduate of Brookville High School and married her high […] — (Posted June 11, 2026)

James Douglas “Doug” Keehn James Douglas “Doug” Keehn, age 73 of Gratis Township, Preble County, Ohio passed on Wednesday morning June 10, 2026, at Kettering Hospital in Kettering, Ohio. He was born on December 8, 1952, the son of the late Frank L. & Terecia Laverne (Tilford) Keehn in Louisville, Kentucky. Doug graduated from Doss High School in Louisville, […] — (Posted June 11, 2026)

Tanya Lynn Haberny Tanya Lynn Haberny, age 51, of Eaton, OH was called home to rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after a long and hard-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis. While our hearts are heavy with grief, we take comfort in knowing that Tanya is finally at peace. She approached her illness with a quiet dignity and strength […] — (Posted June 11, 2026)

Tracy L. Marlow Tracy L. Marlow, 56, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 5, 1970, in Anderson, to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Hines) Imel. A 1988 graduate of Anderson High School, she worked at Sam’s Club on 96th Street in Fishers for over 20 years. […] — (Posted June 11, 2026)

Bob Hoffman Robert Allen “Bob” Hoffman, 87, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026, at his home. One of three children of Martin and Elsie Burbrink Hoffman, Robert was born in Columbus, Indiana on October 5, 1938. He grew up in the Columbus area and graduated from Columbus Central High School with the class of […] — (Posted June 11, 2026)

Velma Moore Velma Moore, 96, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her daughter’s home. The eldest of eight children of Wiley and Daisy Isaacs, Velma was born December 24, 1929, in Jackson County, Kentucky. She moved to Shelbyville, Indiana in 1975 and has resided in Connersville for the past 49 years. On June 25, […] — (Posted June 11, 2026)

Vernon “Nonnie” Criss Vernon “Nonnie” Criss, 80, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born on July 2, 1945, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late William Robert “Bob” and Bertha (Dempsey) Criss. Nonnie was a graduate of Walter P…. — (Posted June 11, 2026)

Ronnie D. Wooton Ronnie D. Wooton, age 77, of Union City, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the JAG Nursing Home in Union City surrounded by family. He was born January 8, 1949 in Leslie County, KY to the late Roy and Mary (Huff) Wooton. Ronnie retired from Weyerhaeuser Company […] — (Posted June 10, 2026)

Patricia A. Hunt Patricia A. Hunt, 83 of Knightstown passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born January 15, 1943 in New Castle, the daughter of Fred and Frances (Masters) Riggs. She was a 1961 graduate of Wilkinson High School where she was crowned prom queen and was a majorette. Patti always […] — (Posted June 10, 2026)

Donna Lee Teach Hollenberg RICHMOND, Ind. – Donna Lee Teach Hollenberg, of Richmond, IN passed away at Friends Fellowship Community on June 8, 2026, having just turned 100 years old. She died from natural causes while surrounded by her family. Donna was born on June 7, 1926, in Huntington, Indiana to Rev. Roy B. and Alma D. Barnhart Teach. […] — (Posted June 10, 2026)

Linda Kaye Nicholas Linda Kaye Nicholas, 74, passed away Saturday, June 6th, after a series of long illnesses. She was the daughter of James Herbert and Nellie Eva (Smith) Savage in Albany, Kentucky on August 20th, 1951, and kept a lifelong connection to Clinton County, Kentucky. She graduated from Blue River Valley High School in Mount Summit, Indiana […] — (Posted June 10, 2026)

Sandra “Sandy” Robinson Randall Sandra Sue “Sandy” Robinson Randall, 61, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday evening, June 7, at Reid Health. Sandy was born on October 23, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana, to Douglas McComis and Carolyn Sue Havens Orcutt, both of whom preceded her in death. Sandy was proud of her service as a Teaching Assistant at Charles […] — (Posted June 9, 2026)

Teresa Ann Denny Teresa Ann Denny, 62, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Born Teresa Ann Boatman on May 11, 1964, to Leeman and Geneva Boatman, she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys of the town she… — (Posted June 9, 2026)

Betty Brown — (Posted June 9, 2026)

Francine D.J. Coulombe Francine Dorothy Jane Coulombe, 83, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 6, in the comfort of her home with her family at her side. She was born on October 23, 1942, in Finedon, North Northamptonshire, England, in the middle of World War Two. In 1964, she immigrated to the United States. She […] — (Posted June 9, 2026)

Joseph Leslie Swigart Joseph Leslie Swigart, 67, passed away at his home in New Castle, Indiana on June 6, 2026. One of four sons born to the late Joseph Leroy and Sonya Inez (Harris) Swigart, Joe was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 10, 1958. Formally of Cambridge City, he was a graduate of Lincoln High School with […] — (Posted June 9, 2026)

John B. McCormack John B. McCormack passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted June 9, 2026)