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.

Robert Leon Rehmel RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Leon Rehmel, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born February 1, 1934, in Blackhawk, Indiana, to Carl Robert and Dollie Kittle Rehmel, Bob had lived in this area since 1960. He graduated from Pimento High School in 1952, received his bachelor’s degree from […] — (Posted March 11, 2024)

Cheryl “Sherry” Fohl Cheryl “Sherry” Fohl, age 65, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. — (Posted March 11, 2024)

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Dowler RICHMOND, Ind. – Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Dowler, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Reid Health. Born September 10, 1937, in Lynn, Indiana, to Kenneth Loyd and Martha Marie Kees Jennings, Jackie was a life-long resident of this area. She enjoyed reading and in their younger years, she and Jack belonged […] — (Posted March 10, 2024)

Anthony Ray Wallen Anthony (Tony) Ray Wallen, 59, of Mooreland passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. He was born February 4th, 1965, in Henry County, Indiana to Willie and the late Patricia Wallen. Tony attained his GED in New Castle in 1992. He loved building and working with his hands. Tony was very […] — (Posted March 10, 2024)

Barbara McDowell Barbara Jean McDowell, 96, of New Castle passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Friday, March 8, 2024, at The Willows of New Castle. She was born June 23, 1927, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Eugene M & Virginia (Kelly) Lowery. Barbara was a wonderful soul who loved the small things in […] — (Posted March 10, 2024)

Phyllis Jean Shafer Phyllis Jean Shafer, 68, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond following an extended illness. She was born February 8, 1956 in Winchester, a daughter of the late Marion and Dorothy (Smith) Craig. A 1974 graduate of Hagerstown High School, Phyllis was active in her community. She was […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)

Matthew K. Patterson Matthew K. Patterson, 53, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, March 7, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1971, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Jimmie Patterson and Deborah (Medler) Matthews. Matt graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1989. He earned an associate degree in criminology at Lake Michigan College in […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)

Preston Miller Preston Eugene Miller, 85, of Richmond went to be with the Lord in the evening hours on Friday March 8th, 2024, in New Castle, Indiana. Preston was born in Richmond, Indiana, on August 17th, 1938, to the late William Preston and Zella Hildreth (Tucker) Miller. He grew up in the Richmond community most of his […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)

Roger Dale Strange RICHMOND, Ind. – Roger Dale Strange, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at IU Ball Memorial AMG Specialty Hospital of Muncie, Indiana. Born April 23, 1962, in Clay City, Kentucky, to Robert Strange and Susan Smalley Strange Powell, Roger lived in Richmond for the last 30 years. He was a graduate […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)

Pauline Snyder CENTERVILLE- Pauline Snyder, 103, passed away Thursday morning March 7, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Stern) Summan, Pauline was born in Peppertown, Indiana on October 23, 1920. Pauline and her family moved to the Bentonville community where she graduated high school. Pauline married Lester Snyder […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)

Donald P. Hilbert Donald Paul Hilbert, 89, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Reid Health, following a brief illness. He was born in North Vernon, IN on December 15, 1934 to James and Estella (Thompson) Hilbert. He lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Don was a 1952 graduate of Hagerstown High School and […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)

Dennis Lynn Springer Dennis Springer, age 72, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. He was born November 23, 1951, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Norman & Ethel (Turner) Springer. Dennis lived his life to the fullest and could say “I did my best”. He was a […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)

Maria Olympia Kirkendall Maria Olympia Kirkendall, age 92, of Liberty, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 7, 2024, while she was a resident at Whitewater Commons View full obituary — (Posted March 8, 2024)

Jeffrey Scott Wuertemberger Obituary Pending Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences View full obituary — (Posted March 8, 2024)

Charmagne Ann Amyx Charmagne Ann Amyx, 90, passed away Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 with her family by her side at her home in Connersville. One of four children of William Mayfield and Louise Ann Hauri Wilkinson, Charmagne was born in Connersville on October 27, 1933 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1952. On […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)

Barbara Jean Wentz Barbara J. Wentz, 96, of Connersville passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 6, 2024 at Heritage House of Connersville. One of four children of Jesse and Nondas Voiles Bills, Barbara was born in Greensburg, Indiana on July 16, 1927 and graduated from Connersville High School. On April 20, 1947, Barbara married Norman Wentz in East Side […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)

Don Beach Don Beach, age 78, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born July 13, 1945, in Byrdstown, TN to the late Harlan Beach & Gliston (McKinney) Wilkinson. In honoring Don’s wishes, there will be no services. Rose City Funeral Home directors and […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)

Denny Adams Denny Adams of Connersville passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the age of 67. He was born January 6, 1957 in Connersville, IN, View full obituary — (Posted March 8, 2024)

Linda L. Corder RICHMOND, Ind. – Linda L. Corder was born January 23, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana to Donald L. and Sarah E. Moore. Linda passed away March 4, 2024, from complications of Vascular Dementia. Her children and friend, Cathy, were by her side as she went to her next journey. Linda was a resident at Arbor Trace […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)

John Young John E. Young, 87, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born on December 30, 1936 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Bevil and Stella Mae (Rymer) Young. Services: 2:00 pm Monday, March 11, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial: South Mound […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)

Rev. Jeremy Willard Baker Jeremy Willard Baker, 48, of Greensburg, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024, at home. He was born on February 13, 1976, in Greensburg, Indiana, a son of Willard M. and Jeannetta (Fletcher) Baker. Jeremy attended North Decatur Elementary, Clarksburg Covenant, and graduated as Valedictorian from Victory Academy in […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)

Ginny Lynn Cooley-Halcomb Ginny Lynn Hood Cooley Holcomb, 67, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Majestic Care, Connersville. One of five children of Ellis Elbert and Marylou McClellan Hood, Ginny was born in Fayette County, Indiana on November 19, 1956. On July 9, 2016, Ginny married Johnny Ray Holcomb, the love of her life. Mr. […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)

Jan Painter Jan Painter, 66, of Mooreland passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at Hickory Creek in New Castle. She was born on April 12, 1957 in New Castle to the late Donald and Jessie (Newcome) Strother. She was a 1975 Blue River High School graduate. Jan worked as a secretary at Blue River Elementary, she […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)

Margaret “Peggy” Henderson Margaret “Peggy” Henderson, a beloved member of the Greenfield and New Castle community’s, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 92 at the Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on November 13, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana, Peggy was the daughter of the late Wallace and Ida (Miller) Phelps. After […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)

Thomas Dwayne Pugh Thomas Dwayne Pugh 81 of Richmond passed away on March 5, 2024, at his home after a long illness. He was born December 4, 1942, View full obituary — (Posted March 7, 2024)

Phyllis Brock Phyllis Ann Brock passed away on March 5, 2024 at Whitewater Commons in Liberty at the age of 74. Phyllis was born on December 16, View full obituary — (Posted March 6, 2024)

Amal Awad Hines Amal Awad Hines, 63, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, March 3 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. One of eight children of Awad and Widad Fakhoury, Amal was born in Amon, Jordan on November 28, 1960 and graduated from Claremont High School, Claremont, California. Survivors include seven siblings, Hanni, Hirsham, Haitham, Hashem, […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)

Sherry E. Bell Sherry E. Bell, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness. She was born September 22, 1935 in Preble County to the late Elmer and Effa (McDivitt) Grimme. Sherry was a 1953 graduate of Dixon High School, Israel Township. She attended the Eaton Community […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)

Samuel J. Ridge RICHMOND, IN– Samuel J. Ridge, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 1, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel E. and Rose M. Johnson Ridge, Sam was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Kiwanis Club of Richmond. […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)

Peyton Gilpin Peyton Gilpin, 22, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 24, 2001 in Middletown, Ohio. Peyton was a 2020 graduate of Eaton High School and had been employed at Blue Beacon in New Paris. He was an avid lover of ATV’s, dirt bikes, cars, and trucks. He […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)