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.
Brett D Smith
Brett D. Smith, 62 of Connersville passed away on October 19, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1963 in Connersville, to Archie Smith and View full obituary — (Posted October 21, 2025)
Quintona “Tonie” Mays
Quintona “Tonie” Susan Mays went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 19th 2025. She passed away peacefully in her home which was her View full obituary — (Posted October 21, 2025)
Teresa Helton
Teresa L. Helton, 71, of New Castle passed Thursday evening, October 16th, 2025. Teresa was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 2nd, 1954, and spent the vast majority of her life in Henry County. She was a member of the Class of 1973 at Tri High School. While raising her children Teresa was a […] — (Posted October 20, 2025)
Donna Gayle Runyon
In Loving Memory of Donna Gayle Runyon Donna Gayle, born in Tallassee, Alabama on January 7, 1957 to the late Luther Donald and Ida Merrell View full obituary — (Posted October 20, 2025)
Larry Williams
Larry W. Williams, age 80, of Pershing, Indiana passed away on Friday October 17, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 23, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to Denver M. And Minnie Ruth (Rahly) Williams. Larry served in the U.S. Army for just over 10 years, his service taking him […] — (Posted October 20, 2025)
Elsie Klute
Elsie Klute, 81 of Richmond, died Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born August 19, 1944, in Albany, Georgia, View full obituary — (Posted October 18, 2025)
Darren Leo Merritt
Darren Leo Merritt passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted October 17, 2025)
Angela Joan “Angie” Towler
Angela Joan “Angie” Towler, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 16, 2025 at the age of 51. She was born in Richmond, Indiana View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2025)
Martha O. Deloney
Martha O. Deloney (Dolly) passed away on October 16th, 2025. She was born August 25th, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Frank Tevis and View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2025)
Sheila Yvonne (Sexton) Turner
Sheila Yvonne (Sexton) Turner, 77, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday morning , October 15, 2025 at the Glen Oaks Health Campus following an extended illness.She was born October 2,1948 in Monticello, KY and was the daughter of the late Carrol P. and Lucy Lillian (Bertram) Sext… — (Posted October 17, 2025)
Betty Rose King
Betty Rose King, age 95, of Richmond, was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2025)
Jeffrey Scott Buttery
Jeffrey Scott “Scotty” Buttery, 63 of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1961 in Oxford, Ohio to View full obituary — (Posted October 16, 2025)
Bradlee Layne Jones
Bradlee Layne Jones, age 61, passed away at his residence on September 24, 2025. He was born August 4, 1964, the son of Edwin Lee View full obituary — (Posted October 16, 2025)
Bobby Destry “Bob” Butler
Bobby (Bob) Destry Butler passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted October 16, 2025)
