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.
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” La Force
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” La Force, 58, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on July 10, 1966, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Robert and Harriet (Scott) Correll. Becky was a humble and kind person who always had a smile […] — (Posted June 30, 2025)
Gary D. Gifford
Gary D. Gifford, 68, of Richmond died June 26, 2025. He was born July 20, 1956 in Richmond, IN. He served in the military for 22 years where he retired as a Gunnery Sergeant and was a hero in the eyes of his children. Survivors include his children Cassie A. Gifford (Dottie), Lynn M. Gifford, […] — (Posted June 30, 2025)
Rose Ella Franklin
Rose Ella Franklin, 88 of Liberty passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1937 in Sextons Creek, Kentucky to View full obituary — (Posted June 30, 2025)
Billie Jean Beadles
Billie Jean Beadles, 65 of Connersville, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 27, 2025, while surrounded by her View full obituary — (Posted June 30, 2025)
David Howard Pickle
David Howard Pickle, 69, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, June 27, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel following a brief illness. He was born on June 7, 1956, in Ravenna, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond Dee and Betty Jane (Medhurst) Pickle. David was a 1974 graduate […] — (Posted June 29, 2025)
Robert J. Murray
Robert Joe Murray, 82, of Richmond, died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Reid Health. He was born in Richmond on March 13, 1943 to Maurice H. and Mary Elizabeth (Beanblossom) Murray and was a life long resident of the area. He was a 1961 graduate of Whitewater School. He served with the US Air Force. […] — (Posted June 28, 2025)
Helen Oakes
Helen “Joyce” Oakes, 74, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025, after an undiagnosed battle with lung cancer. She was born on March 27, 1951 to Tracey and Joan Hunter and grew up in Tennessee surrounded by a large and hardworking family. She then spent several years in Dublin, Indiana […] — (Posted June 28, 2025)
Robert H. Howard
Robert H. “Bob” Howard, 90, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Thursday, June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in his home. He had courageously fought cancer for 20 years. He was born on July 10, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late […] — (Posted June 27, 2025)
Connie Lynn Jones
Connie Lynn Jones passed away at Richmond, Indiana on June 22, 2025. She was born January 5, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Brenda View full obituary — (Posted June 27, 2025)
Daniel Johnson
Daniel Johnson passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2025, at the age of 35. He was born in Connersville, IN on September 4, 1989, the View full obituary — (Posted June 27, 2025)
Mildred Joan Robling
Mildred Joan Robling, age 82, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 23, 2025. She was born July 20, 1942, the View full obituary — (Posted June 25, 2025)
Ron Redd
WILLIAMSBURG- Ronald Gene “Ron” Redd, 69, passed away of a myocardial infarction on Friday June 20, 2025. Ron was born on August 16, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana. His family moved to Williamsburg in 1969. Ron graduated from Northeastern High School in 1976. He moved to Houston, Texas and pursued positions in carpentry, and artistic pursuits. […] — (Posted June 24, 2025)
