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 G. Stoner
EATON, OH – Robert G. Stoner, age 84, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Greenbriar Nursing Facility. Born February 13, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, to Lloyd and Vivian Lemon Stoner, Bob graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana University, was a member of ATO, sang in the IU Singing […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
William Juel Pearson Sr.
IN– William Juel Pearson Sr., age 74, of Connersville, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born February 19, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky, to JD and Betty Woolums Pearson, he lived most of his life in the Union County area. He worked for […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Carol Sue White
Carol Sue (Gibbs) White, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 8, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Willard & Kathryn (Phenis) Gibbs. Carol had worked at the family business of White’s Home Improvement in Richmond, Indiana for many years […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Alvin “Al” Sparks
Alvin “Al” Sparks of Richmond went home to the Lord on January 15, 2024 at age 89. Al was born to Glenn and Goldie Sparks View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Jimmie L. Bumbalough
Jimmie L. Bumbalough Sr., 81, born in Sparta Tennessee to Willie Herbert Bumbalough and Lela Mae (Demps) Bumbalough on May 16th, 1942, passed away peacefully View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Moore
Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Moore, 83, of New Castle went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 24th at Community Hospital in Anderson surrounded by family. He was born February 10, 1940 in Anderson to Wayne H. and Florence (Rector) Moore and grew up in the Markleville community. He was a graduate of Markleville High School, […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Early C Hall
Early C. Hall, age 77, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at St Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born September 11, 1946, in Coeburn, Virginia to the late Emory & Gertrude (Sands) Hall. Early loved life and lived it to its fullest. He was an avid mushroom hunter and fisherman. […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Linda Cox
Linda Cox, 65, of Connersville passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. She was raised in Richmond by her parents Clyde and Rev. Sylvia Young. She View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Janice Robinson
HAGERSTOWN- Janice Elaine Robinson, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Hagerstown, Tuesday morning, January 23rd, 2024. Janice was born at home in Cambridge City on December 23rd, 1938, to the late Howard and Hazel (Coleman) Brandenburg. Janice grew up in Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Josinah Adkins
Josinah Adkins, 76 of New Castle, passed away Thursday January 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted January 25, 2024)
John Edward Tussey
John Edward Tussey, age 68 of New Paris, Ohio passed away on January 12, 2024. He was born May 7, 1955 in Franklin County, IN son of the late Fred Tussey Sr. and Sylvia (Elliott) Tussey. Johnny was a talented artist and woodworker. He loved music, cooking, and gardening. He proudly served his country in […] — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Margaret A. Buroker
Margaret A. Buroker, age 88 of Richmond, Indiana died Monday January 22, 2024, at Reid Hospital. She was born in Preble County, Ohio on December 19, 1935, to Raymond and Harriet Faucett and graduated from Richmond High School. Margaret married Malcolm Buroker on June 12, 1955, in the Richmond Church of the Brethren. She attended […] — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Javonta Tyrell Jones
Javonta Tyrell Jones, 30, of Muncie, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2024 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. OBITUARY AND ARRANGMENTS View full obituary — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Dolores Puckett
DUBLIN- Dolores Elaine Puckett, 85, passed away Tuesday morning January 23, 2024 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. The only child of the late Albert and Irene (Heibeck) Poske, Dolores was born in Connersville, Indiana on September 1, 1938. She was raised in the Connersville community and graduated from high school there. Dolores married the […] — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Linda Kay Reeves
Obituary Pending A private Celebration of her Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with View full obituary — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Trudy Webb
RICHMOND, IN– Trudy Webb, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born August 28, 1932, in Berea, Kentucky, to Clarence and Mattie Thacker Abrams, Trudy lived most of her life in this community. She was co-owner of Webb & Associates with her husband, Orville. Trudy was also a […] — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Phyllis Jean Hagy
RICHMOND, IN– Phyllis Jean Hagy, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Reid Health. Born December 3, 1933, in Mendola, Virginia to James and Ada Ruth Mae Smith Fleenor, Phyllis lived most of her life in this area. Phyllis enjoyed being a homemaker and loved watching game shows and working on […] — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Ronald Martin
Ronald J. Martin, 61, of Bloomingport, passed away on Monday, January 22. Ron was born on May 22, 1962, in Winchester, Indiana to Jerry and Diana Sue Frazer Martin, both of whom preceded him in death. Ron grew up in the Williamsburg area and attended Northeastern High School. He formerly worked at […] — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Robert Brown
Mr. Robert F. Brown, 95, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Friday, January 19. He was born on October 14, 1928, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Clarence H. & Mary L. Williams Brown. Robert was a graduate of Whitewater High School and Earlham College. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean […] — (Posted January 23, 2024)
Nova M. Edmonds
Nova M. Edmonds, 89, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in her home following an extended illness. She was born January 23, 1935 in Somerset, KY, a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Ola (Rollins) Privett. Nova worked in the dietary department at Henry County Memorial Hospital for over 10 years, […] — (Posted January 23, 2024)
Mary Franklin Reagan Smith
CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Mary Franklin Reagan Smith, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 20, 1942, in Cartwright, Kentucky, to Joe Oscar and Hattie Mae Guffey Reagan, Mary lived in Centerville most of her life. She was a dedicated homemaker, committed to raising her children and taking […] — (Posted January 23, 2024)
Angi Marie Beck
Angi Marie Beck, age 51, passed away at Ambassador Healthcare on January 17, 2024. She was born February 6, 1972, to Pat and Gerald Rigsby, View full obituary — (Posted January 23, 2024)
Wilda Richalie Mauller
Wilda Richalie Mauller, age 87, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. — (Posted January 23, 2024)
Joseph “Buddy” Jewell
Joseph “Buddy” Jewell 70, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Visitation for Buddy will take place on Saturday January 27, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 709 S Memorial Dr in New Castle, from 11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM. Funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 […] — (Posted January 23, 2024)
Robert L. Marcum
Robert L. Marcum, 81, of Brownsville passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Reid Health Richmond. The only child of Hoy Sherman and Lily Mae McNeal Marcum, Robert was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 11, 1942. On June 15, 1962, Robert married the former Brenda Gail Blair in Connersville. Mrs. Marcum passed away […] — (Posted January 23, 2024)
Violet Marie Stevens
Violet Marie Stevens, 99, passed away Thursday January 18, 2024 at Friends Fellowship where she had resided the past several years. She had been a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, IN. Born August 18, 1924 to Irene and Alfred Berbaum, a prominent family in Champaign, IL. After high school graduation, she completed […] — (Posted January 23, 2024)