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.
Gary Lee Graves Sr.
Gary Lee Graves Sr was born November 16, 1970. He transitioned this life February 1, 2024 at the age 53 years old. Gary was extremely View full obituary — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Elise Tarsitano
Elise Tarsitano, age 4 months, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Hazel L Copper
Hazel L Copper, age 98, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Darrell L. Mike
Darrell L. Mike 59 of Richmond died February 1, 2024 at Rosebud Village. He was born February 5, 1964 in Richmond to Darrell Leslie and View full obituary — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Jo Ann Kennedy
Connersville Native, Jo Ann Kennedy died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond. Jo was born to Charles and Frances Stevens Riley on July 20, 1934. She met the love of her life,… — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Charles Eugene Edwards
Charles Eugene Edwards, age 93, lifelong resident of New Castle, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday February 2, 2024 surrounded by loving family. He was born November 29, 1930 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Earl and Hazel (Wilson) Edwards. He was married to the love of his life, Nancy Edwards for 62 […] — (Posted February 4, 2024)
Mahendra Brahmbhatt
Mahendra Brahmbhatt, age 93, passed away on February 2, 2024. He was born in India on October 16, 1930 to Laxmiprasad and Shardaben (Barot) Brahmbhatt. Mahendra worked as an accountant for electrical production. He was dearly loved by his family and will be missed by many. Services were held for Mahendra on Sunday February 4, […] — (Posted February 4, 2024)
Rose Ann Branham
Rose Ann Branham, 83, of New Castle passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born March 20, 1940 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Addie and Jane (Asberry) Davis. Rose was a 1958 graduate of New Castle High School and worked as a home health aid for 24 years. She […] — (Posted February 3, 2024)
Patricia K. Davis Dalton
Patricia K. Davis Dalton, 81, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at her home. She was born January 30, 1943 in New Castle to the late Arthur and Louise (Duncan) Davis. Pat loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and games, working puzzles, shopping, going […] — (Posted February 3, 2024)
Randall “Randy” Douglas Davis
Randall “Randy” Douglas Davis, 50, of New Castle, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born July 3, 1973 in Muncie, Indiana to Roy James and Cheryl (Tabor) Davis. Randy, a 1991 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School found his love of music early on, as a […] — (Posted February 3, 2024)
Larry R. Shute
Larry R. Shute 84 of Richmond passed away on January 31, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. He was born August 22, 1939, in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted February 3, 2024)
Thiago Perez Morales
Thiago Perez Morales was born at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital on January 30th, 2024, and passed away January 31, 2024. He was born to parents View full obituary — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Carolyn S. Ridge
IN– Carolyn S. Ridge, age 94, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died February 1, 2024, at Reid Health. Born in Greens Fork, Indiana, to George and Carol Breen Turner, Carolyn lived all of her life in this community. She worked as an RN at Reid Hospital for 25 years and also Friends Fellowship Community for 12 […] — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Gloria Mae Monrgomery
Gloria Mae Montgomery, 86, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born March 25, 1937 in New Castle to the late George W. and Bertha L. (Butler) Shelton. Gloria received her GED from New Castle High School was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. […] — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Carolyn Sue Reynolds
Carolyn Sue Thompson-Reynolds was born on November 30, 1936, in Owingsville, Kentucky to Audrey Faye Goodpaster and John Arnold Goodpaster. On January 24, 2024, at View full obituary — (Posted February 2, 2024)
John D. Blankenship
¬¬John David Blankenship, 64, of Centerville, passed away at home on January 31, 2024. John was born on February 7, 1959 in New Castle, Indiana to Olive Pauline Little and John Frank Blankenship. He attended The First Baptist Church in Hagerstown, where he was saved and baptized in 1972. He was a proud Hagerstown Tiger […] — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Bobbie J. Ziglar
Bobbie J. Ziglar, 90, of Washington Court House, Ohio, formerly of Henry County, Indiana, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1933, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late William Edward and Mary Virginia (Hays) King. Bobbie was a 1951 graduate of New Lisbon […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Madgeline “Madge” A. Davis Morgan
RICHMOND, Ind. – Madgeline “Madge” A. Davis Morgan, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 7, 1939, to Walter and Rhoda Thornburg Davis, Madge was a life-long resident of this area. She was a hard worker and raised her four girls. Madge helped many people over the […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Michael Joseph Smith
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Michael Joseph Smith, age 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born June 22, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana, to William E. and Vina June Smith, Michael lived in Wayne County most of his life, before moving to […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Beulah Rader
Beulah Rader, age 93, of Connersville, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana. She View full obituary — (Posted February 1, 2024)

