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.
Bennie E. Crawford
Bennie E. Crawford, born October 1, 1953, to the late Bennie and Beulah (Martin) Crawford, passed away on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the love View full obituary — (Posted June 5, 2025)
Jim Bowman
Mr. James J. Bowman, 76, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 22, with his wife and daughters at his side. Jim was born on September 24, 1948, in Hartford City, Indiana to Woodrow Wilson & Esther Lucille Banter Bowman, both of whom preceded him in death. Jim was a member of […] — (Posted June 4, 2025)
Arnold R. VanWinkle
Arnold R. Van Winkle, 87, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, May 15 in Tennessee. Arnold was born on June 10, 1937, in Morrill, Kentucky to Palestine & Chessie Leger Van Winkle. He was raised in the area of Big Hill and Berea, Kentucky. He married the former Rosella Shearer Tanner on March 15, 1966. […] — (Posted June 4, 2025)
Dorothy M. Culy
Dorothy (Dottie) Marilyn Culy (Freese) was born on June 1, 1937 in Edinburgh, Indiana to Alta and Earcle Freese. She is preceded in death by her siblings Junior and David, and has two step siblings, Ted Oliger and Bonnie Seffrin. She and her husband of 69 years, Marvin Culy were married on July 14, 1955 […] — (Posted June 4, 2025)
Kim Harrison
Kim Harrison, formerly of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 8, 1956, in View full obituary — (Posted June 4, 2025)
Jerry Lee Radford
Jerry Lee Radford, age 82, left this earth peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Richmond on December 24, 1942, to Howard “Bus” and Lydia Radford, and had lived in Williamsburg all his life. Jerry spent his childhood helping his dad around the family […] — (Posted June 4, 2025)
Roxanna Stomm
Roxanna Jill Stomm, 61, passed away June 1, 2025, surrounded by family. She struggled with various illnesses, including cancer, for many years, however, she was determined to stay with her family for as long as possible. She was born January 1, 1964, in New Castle and raised in Modoc, where she graduated from Union School […] — (Posted June 4, 2025)
Patricia Sheckler
Patricia (Pat) Ann Sheckler, formerly of Connersville, passed away on June 1, 2025, at Greenwood Healthcare in Greenwood, IN at the age of 69. Pat View full obituary — (Posted June 4, 2025)
George D. Miller Jr.
George David Miller Jr. passed away at Reid Hospital on June 1st, 2025. He was born April 12th, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of View full obituary — (Posted June 4, 2025)
Greg Darter
HAGERSTOWN- Gregory Allen Darter, 67, of Hagerstown, Indiana passed away Sunday morning June 1, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 13, 1957 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Pete and Nancy (Jobe) Darter, Greg graduated from Tri High School with the class of […] — (Posted June 3, 2025)
Robert Westberg
Robert Westberg of Connersville passed away with his family by his side on May 31, 2025, at the age of 92. Robert was born in View full obituary — (Posted June 3, 2025)
Steve Smith
CAMBRIDGE CITY- Steven A. “Steve” Smith, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning June 1, 2025 with his beloved wife Cindy, his dogs and other family members at his bedside after a brief battle with cancer. A son of the late Chester and Mary Catherine (Moffett) Smith, Steve was born in New […] — (Posted June 2, 2025)
Gary Stang
Gary Eugene Stang, of Liberty passed away on Sunday June 1, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on September 25, 1944 in View full obituary — (Posted June 2, 2025)
Harold V. Borden Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold V. Borden Jr., who left us on May 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on February 5, 1938, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Harold lived a life full of hard work, laughter, and a love for the simple things. Harold served […] — (Posted June 2, 2025)
Judith A. Weatherly
Judith A. Weatherly, age 76, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on May 30, 2025. She was born July 31, 1948, the View full obituary — (Posted June 2, 2025)
