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.
Elaine Iris Jackson Obituary Pending View full obituary — (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)
Joe Cecil Davidson Joe Cecil Davidson, 70, formerly of New Castle passed away at his residence in Guilford, IN on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born August 5, 1954 in New Castle to Joseph and Frances (Alsip) Davidson. Joe retired from Allegheny Corporation after many years of service as a forklift driver. Upon retiring, he then worked […] — (Posted June 3, 2025)
Mary Ann Barnes Mary Ann Barnes, 79, lifelong resident of Blooming Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, June 2, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. A daughter of Walker and Juanita Anderson Burch, Mary Ann was born September 7, 1945, in Laurel, and attended Laurel High School. On October 13, 1963, Mary Ann was united […] — (Posted June 3, 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)
Martha Shore Martha Ann (Laufer) Shore, 82, passed away peacefully to her eternal home in heaven on May 31, 2025, with her daughter by her side, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on February 5, 1943, to Clarence and Anna Laufer in New Palestine, IN. She attended Zion Lutheran School and New Palestine […] — (Posted June 3, 2025)
Iris Rains Iris Elaine Rains, 67, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on May 28, 2025. Born and raised in New Castle, Iris was known for her gentle spirit, her deep love for animals, and her unwavering devotion to her family. Whether it was through a kind word, a thoughtful gesture, or simply sharing a laugh while […] — (Posted June 3, 2025)
Gayle Marie White Gayle M. White, 80, of New Castle, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Willows of New Castle. She was born February 17, 1945 in New Castle. Gayle retired as a data entry specialist from Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She then worked as a custodian for the Montgomery County School System in Clarksville, […] — (Posted June 3, 2025)
William Joseph “Joe” Tobias William Joseph “Joe” Tobias, 82, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 21, 1942 in Eaton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Woodrow W. “Woody” Tobias & Glenna Mae (Hurd) Tobias Spencer. In 1978, Joe began his entrepreneurship of Tobias Electric and served Preble […] — (Posted June 2, 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)
Jason D. Landrum Jason Douglas Landrum, 41 of Hamilton, Ohio, died Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Mercy Health-Kings Mill Hospital in Mason, Ohio following a brief illness. Born on November 15, 1983, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of Marcus D. Landrum and Linda (Parsley) Burket. Jason was a manager at Furniture Fair formerly in Oxford, Ohio. […] — (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)
Kenneth Wayne Boggs With both sorrow in our hearts and joy in our spirits, we announce that Ken Boggs has gone home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2025. While we grieve his passing, we rejoice in knowing he is now in the presence of his Savior, whom he loved so deeply. Ken was a man […] — (Posted June 2, 2025)
Mickey M. Ellis Mickey Marie Ellis, 65, a long time Hagerstown resident, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Dallas, TX, where she had resided for the past 2 years. She was born in New Castle on October 13, 1959 to Richard and Cornelia (Northcutt) Ellis and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. She was a […] — (Posted June 1, 2025)
Howard Gerald Bustle Howard Gerald Bustle, 87, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, at Henry Community Health following a very brief illness. He was born on July 11, 1937, in Stanford, Kentucky, a son of the late Walter Harold Bustle and Rosa Helen (Renner) Bustle Burke. Gerald was […] — (Posted May 31, 2025)
Glen Rankin Elam Glen Rankin Elam, 82, of Selma, Indiana, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, May 29, 2025, at IU Health Ball Hospital after a brief illness. Born on August 28, 1942, in Monticello, Kentucky, Glen was the son of the late Oweda and Vida (Rice) Elam. From […] — (Posted May 31, 2025)
Norma J. Day Norma J. Day, age 82, of West Alexandria, OH passed away May 31, 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 2, 1943 in Richmond, IN to the late Stanley and Grace (Caskey) Webb. Norma loved being outdoors, tending to her garden and spending time with family; her favorite […] — (Posted May 31, 2025)
Donna Jane Davis Donna Jane Davis, age 84, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Henry Community Health. She was born on May 25, 1941, in Connersville, Indiana, a daughter of the late William Alexander and Emma Lou Smith Clayborn. Donna was a remarkable woman—intelligent, creative, a natural leader, and a loving mother, […] — (Posted May 31, 2025)
James “Jim” F. Fourman James “Jim” F. Fourman, age 71 of New Paris, Ohio died Friday, May 30, 2025, at his residence. Born June 19, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late John F. & Violet (Williams) Fourman. He graduated in 1972 from Richmond High School. He retired in 2013 from Belden after 42 years. […] — (Posted May 31, 2025)
Jack Winnefeld Jack Winnefeld 88, of Richmond, died May 28, 2025, at Reid Health. He was born January 18, 1937, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Ernest and Katheriene View full obituary — (Posted May 31, 2025)
Daniel Ellis Reece Daniel Ellis Reece, 79, of Straughn, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at The Willows of New Castle following a brief illness. He was born January 5, 1946, in Watervliet, MI, a son of the late Henry and Louise (Hoover) Reece. A 1964 graduate of Hagerstown High School, he lived in Osgood, IN for over […] — (Posted May 31, 2025)
Mary Young Mary Young, 82, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, May 29th 2025. She was born on September 22nd, 1942, in New Castle, Indiana, daughter of the late Jim and Martha Connerly. Mary’s family moved to St. Joe, Michigan in 1956, where she graduated high school in 1960. She studied nursing at St. Joe Hospital […] — (Posted May 30, 2025)
Billy Joe Kinder Billy Joe Kinder, age 68, of Brookville, OH and previously of Destin, FL passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born April 8, 1957 in South Charleston, WV to the late Linsley Jackson and Irene Faye (Songer) Kinder. Billy was a people person who didn’t know […] — (Posted May 30, 2025)
John R. Wambo John R. Wambo, age 84, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born May 29, 1940 in Richmond, IN to the late Charles Emerson and June (Hitchcock) Wambo. John was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served as an honor guard for General McArthur […] — (Posted May 30, 2025)
Ruth Clingenpeel Ruth Ann Clingenpeel of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away in the early morning hours of May 29, 2025, in the presence of Verne, her beloved companion and husband of nearly 65 years. Her cheeky sense of humor, rebellious spirit and kind heart have had a profound impact on the lives of her family and friends—we […] — (Posted May 30, 2025)
Bobby Emerson Bobby Emerson, formerly of Cambridge City, IN, passed away at the Brickyard Golden Rule Nursing Home in Richmond, IN on May 23, 2025, at the View full obituary — (Posted May 30, 2025)