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.

Mike Allen Michael Thomas “Mike” Allen, 70, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning, August 10, 2026, at Reid Health of Richmond. He was born March 27, 1956, in Connersville, the son of the late Floyd and Carol Williams Allen. Mike worked as a carpenter for Best Home in Connersville and later as a mechanic at R&R Sales. […] — (Posted August 11, 2026)

Deborah Kay White Deborah Kay White, 50 of Indianapolis passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born to Gary Street and Evelyn (Irving) Hiatt on August 12, 1975 in Richmond, IN. Deborah was a very hard worker, who loved spending time with her grandkids. She always enjoyed making others laugh and bringing happiness to the people around […] — (Posted August 11, 2026)

Gail L. Phillabaum Gail L. (Heckman) Phillabaum, age 80 of Brookville, Ohio, died Saturday, August 8, 2026 at EverHeart Hospice in Greenville, Ohio. Born on July 27, 1946 in Piqua, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Bernice I. (Carter) Heckman. Gail had retired from Iams in Lewisburg and Dayton after many years of […] — (Posted August 10, 2026)

Thomas Dunaway Thomas Dunaway, 72, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Heritage House of Connersville, where he had been a resident for the past two months. Thomas was born December 27, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Arnold and Hazel Robinson Dunaway. He lived most of his life in Union and Fayette Counties […] — (Posted August 10, 2026)

Jay D Hayes Jay Dean Hayes of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 7, 2026, at the age of 58. Jay was born on April 1, 1968, in Connersville, Indiana, the son of David and Louise Hayes. For over 25 years, he worked at Batesville Tool and Die. Outside of work, you could find Jay enjoying the […] — (Posted August 10, 2026)

Arminta Mae Proctor Mom passed away August 7, 2026 on a Friday afternoon in her bed at home where she wanted to be while a nurse was tending to her with her daughter and future son in law nearby. Arminta Proctor commonly known by most as Mae was 91 years old. Mom as I have always called her […] — (Posted August 10, 2026)

Carol Jeanett Koons Carol Jeanett Koons, age 86, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Oakley Place Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born on April 6, 1940 in Liberty Township, Ohio to the late Paul and Reva (Jones) Koons. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her brothers, […] — (Posted August 8, 2026)

Louise Hall Full obituary coming soon… — (Posted August 7, 2026)

Donald M. Brown Donald M. Brown, 87, of New Castle passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born August 4, 1938 in London, England to the late Charles C. and Mary (McNeale) Brown. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. Following his military service, he […] — (Posted August 7, 2026)

Richard Allen Hauri Richard Allen Hauri, 73, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Reid Health of Richmond, where he had been a patient for the past week. One of six children of Joseph A. and Ruth Clair (Eckerle) Hauri, Richard, was born in Connersville on September 9, 1952, and was a 1971 graduate of Connersville […] — (Posted August 7, 2026)

Pamela Worl The joys and hardships of this life ended for Pamela Lou (Ginn) Worl August 3, 2026, at her home. Pam was born February 26, 1945, to Margaret (Conner) Moystner and Harry Ginn. After her parents divorced, she was raised by her mother and maternal grandmother on the Conner farm near Cambridge City. During her high […] — (Posted August 7, 2026)

Annabelle Mills Roberts Annabelle Mills Roberts, 72, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her residence. One of ten children of the late Franklin and Cleo Earl Mills, Annabelle was born in Connersville, Indiana, on February 8, 1954, and was a lifelong resident of Connersville. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of […] — (Posted August 7, 2026)

Ruth Ann Saxon Ruth Ann Saxon passed away with family by her side on August 3, 2026, at her home at the age of 89. Ruth Ann was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 11,1936. She is the daughter of the late Harry E. and Helen Ann (Strothman) Strait. At St. Bridgets Catholic Church in Liberty, Ruth Ann […] — (Posted August 7, 2026)

Paul R. Hoke Paul Randall Hoke, age 72, of Trotwood, Ohio passed away on August 3, 2026. He was born August 16, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ray and Mildred (Maples) Hoke. Paul retired as a car detailer from Joseph Airport Toyota in Vandalia, Ohio. He loved to go camping and fishing. In addition to his […] — (Posted August 6, 2026)

Larry Gene “Jaws” Lye Larry Gene “Jaws” Lye, 79, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born April 30, 1947 in New Castle to the late Marvin and Carolyn (Holaday) Lye. A 1965 graduate of Chrysler High School, Larry retired from Delphi division of General Motors, Anderson […] — (Posted August 6, 2026)

Paul D. Myers Paul D. Myers, age 96 of Richmond, Indiana joined the Lord on Thursday August 6, 2026. He was born October 6, 1929 in Convoy, Ohio and was the son of Paul D. Myers and Lillian V. Myers. Paul is preceded by his wife of 63 ½ years, Phyllis A. (Tobias) Myers. He is remembered for […] — (Posted August 6, 2026)

Donald Warren Hinshaw Donald Warren Hinshaw, 93, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026. He was born September 12, 1932 in Millville, Indiana to the late William and Edith (Evans) Hinshaw. Don was born in the front bedroom of a farm house on the Farmers Pike and was the youngest of seven children. He was a […] — (Posted August 6, 2026)

Joyce Kays Joyce Ann (Schwegman) Kays, born on November 9, 1950, passed away at home on August 5, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Orville and Marjorie (Sturwold) Schwegman. Joyce shared a beautiful life with her husband, Wm. Vallis “Bill” Kays. Together, they built a loving family and would have celebrated their 49th wedding […] — (Posted August 6, 2026)

Gordon Wayne Fetters Gordon Wayne Fetters Sr., 92, of Richmond, passed away August 3, 2026, at Kettering Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1933, in Darke Co., Ohio to John Henry and Lela Irene Brown Fetters and lived here most of his life. Gordon served in the National Guard; retired from Dana/Perfect Circle and was a member […] — (Posted August 5, 2026)

Mary L. Adamson Mary Louise (Stohler) Adamson of Hagerstown IN, died peacefully in her sleep on July 29, 2026 at Hamilton Trace in Fishers, IN. She was 95. Mary Louise was born in Henry County, IN on May 15, 1931 to parents Carl and Dorothy (Brumback) Stohler. Mary Louise always said that she wanted to live as long as […] — (Posted August 5, 2026)

Herbert Stanton Herbert H. Stanton, 95, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2026, in hospice care at Caroleton Healthcare. Born Nov. 3, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Luther D. and Maggie (Smith) Stanton. His family lived in Detroit in his early life during the Great Depression where there were jobs. They relocated […] — (Posted August 5, 2026)

Wayne C. Klusman Wayne C. Klusman passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted August 4, 2026)

Wayne McKee BENTONVILLE- Wayne Alford McKee, 81, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning August 4, 2026 at his home in rural Bentonville with family at his side. A son of the late William G. and Hazel Laverne (Alford) McKee, Wayne was an early Christmas gift to his parents as he was born at home near Bentonville, Indiana […] — (Posted August 4, 2026)

Peggy L. Harding Peggy L. Harding, 92, of Mt. Summit passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026 at Henry Community Health. She was born March 5, 1934 in Magness, Arkansas to the late Ewing “Chick” and Virginia “Teen” (Smith) Bevans. Affectionately known as "Grandma Peg" to almost everyone she met, she lived a life full of warmth, […] — (Posted August 4, 2026)

Marilyn Louise Boatman Marilyn Louise Boatman, 70, of New Castle, passed way surrounded by her family on August 3, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1955, in New Castle, to the late John and Jocia (Thompson) Groce. Marilyn’s early years were spent in Blountsville, where she attended school until the third grade. She completed her education at […] — (Posted August 4, 2026)

Howard Huddleston Howard Murray Huddleston was born April 23, 1933, in Richfield, Utah, and went to be with Jesus August 3, 2026, at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville, Indiana . His parents, Howard Norman and Marie Ethel (Moore) Huddleston had moved west in 1932. The family moved back east and settled in Cambridge City in 1942. Howard graduated […] — (Posted August 4, 2026)

Joyce Ann Vanhoose Joyce Ann Vanhoose, 69, of Richmond, passed away August 1, 2026; she was born on December 26, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herman H. and Florence L. Elliot Ennis. She worked at CINRAM until they closed in 2009; she then worked as an attendant at the Milk House and as a cashier at local gas […] — (Posted August 4, 2026)

Messiah Antonio Dale Burkhart Messiah Antonio Dale Burkhart, 21, of Laurel, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Connersville. He was born on February 16, 2005, in Connersville, to Billy Burkhart and Shawinka Cox, and was lovingly raised by his grandmothers, Eleanor Burkhart and Ruby Burkhart. Messiah attended Franklin County High School, graduating with the Class of […] — (Posted August 4, 2026)

Lovada Fox Lovada Fox, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Reid Health. Born July 7, 1933, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Marshall Abner and Retha Webb Abner, Lovada has lived in this community since 1953. She started working in 1977 for Alcoa/Silgan before retiring in 2001. Lovada formerly worked at Knollenberg’s […] — (Posted August 4, 2026)

Stephen “Joey” Goodwin Stephen “Joey” Goodwin, 43, of New Castle, passed away on August 3, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on November 23, 1982, in New Castle, the son of Steve and Sheila (Upchurch) Goodwin. Joey spent many years managing Dairy Queen stores throughout the Indianapolis area. Outside of work, he enjoyed […] — (Posted August 4, 2026)