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.
Mary Stone Mary Stone, 103, of New Castle, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at her son’s home in Connersville. She was born May 21, 1921, in Bath County, Kentucky, and a daughter of Fant and Sarah B. (Atchison) Razor. A resident of Henry County most of her life, Mary graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in […] — (Posted May 21, 2025)
Letha Ovalene “Gertie” Poore Letha Ovalene “Gertie” Poore, 96, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord early on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Raintree Square. She was born on December 26, 1928, in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Cameron Aubrey and Goldie Lee (Thomas) Irwin. Letha married Porter Nolan Poore in […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Gerald K. “Jerry” Ponder Gerald K “Jerry” Ponder, 84, of Richmond, went home peacefully to be with the LORD on May 20, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born View full obituary — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Marjorie Lou DeGarmo Marjorie Lou DeGarmo, age 93, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Sunday, May18, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. She was born November 19, 1931 in Dayton, OH to the late Lawrence William and Gladys Marie Gantt.  Marjorie was an excellent mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, painting and making crafts. She […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Thomas Joseph Toschlog CENTERVILLE, IN– Thomas Joseph Toschlog, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Ambassador Healthcare with his sister, Marianne by his side. after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born May 18, 1949, in Richmond, to Harold Louis and Anna Barbara Ryan Toschlog, Tom lived in this community all of his […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
George Martin Goodemote George Martin Goodemote, 79, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at Foundations in New Paris. Born on March 23, 1946 in Lafayette, Indiana, he was the son of the late John E. and Norma Jean (Burnett) Goodemote. He had two Brothers: John E. Goodemote, II and Ralph Goodemote and his family […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
James Harrison Manis CENTERVILLE, IN– James Harrison Manis, age 57, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home. Born March 21, 1968, in Muncie, Indiana, to Carl J. and Karen Sue Oler Manis Jr., James lived in this community all of his life. He attended Hagerstown Schools and worked for ITD Engineering. James enjoyed working […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Charles M. Eddings Charles M. Eddings, 82, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, May 19, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 16, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Charles and Geneva Louise (Cook) Eddings. Charles served in the US Marine Corps and then […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Charles Ruhl Charles R. Ruhl, 87, of Richmond, passed away May 19, 2025, at the Willows of Richmond. He was born September 20, 1937, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Kha’lonii Hunt Kha’lonii Hunt, passed away at Reid Health on May 18, 2025. She was born December 18, 2024, the daughter of Cierrra Caplinger and Da’Markus Hunt, View full obituary — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Sandra Dean Faul Sandra Dean “Granny” Faul, 84, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at Kettering Health, Kettering, Ohio. Born on February 3, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter T. and Mary H. (Young) Faul. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Brother: Raymond […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Jere Dillard Jere Dillard, 78, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, May 19, 2025, at his residence.  All services will be held at Strickland Funeral Home and Crematory, 1901 SE US Highway 19, Crystal River, FL 34429. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com. — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Wanda L. Russell Wanda L. Russell, 75, of Linton, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born October 25, 1949, in Kankakee, IL to James F. and Georgia (Axel) Slover. Wanda was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She watched her grandchildren, enjoyed word search and crossword puzzles. Wanda […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Debra K. Edelman RICHMOND, Ind. – Debra K. Edelman, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the State Dock Marina in Jamestown, Kentucky. Born June 8, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, Debra had lived in Indiana since 1948. She and her late husband Jack, owned many businesses, including the Recycling Center Inc. in […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Brandon Lowder STRAUGHN-  Brandon Byron Lowder, 49, passed away Saturday afternoon May 17, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.   Brandon was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 1, 1975.  He lived all his life in Henry County and grew up in the New Lisbon community and was a member of the New Lisbon Christian Church.  Brandon […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Delores K. Guffey Delores K. Guffey, 92, of Cambridge City passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was born December 19, 1932 in New Castle to the late William Horace and Zola K. (Werking) Shipley. Delores was employed at Richmond Casting for 12 years. She then went on to work for Ambassador Nursing […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Michael Lee Fleenor Michael Lee Fleenor, 68, of Glenwood, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at The Christ Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio. A son of Bill and Aldean Fleenor, Michael was born December 16, 1956, in Rushville. A member of Orange Christian Church, Michael was known as a jack of all trades and was skillfully talented in his […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
John E. Haberny John E. Haberny, age 71, of Gratis Township, OH passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison, WI on May 29, 1953 to the late Edward C. and Mary Ann (Hastings) Haberny.  John married the love of his life, Delores J. Reynolds on February 16, 1985. He […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Kerry Allen Creech 10/23/1964-05/16/2025 View full obituary — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Brandon Lowder STRAUGHN- Brandon Byron Lowder, 49, passed away Saturday afternoon May 17, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Brandon was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 1, 1975. He lived all his life in Henry County and grew up in the New Lisbon community and was a member of the New Lisbon Christian Church. Brandon […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Robin A. Baugh Robin A. Baugh, 77, of New Castle passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital following a brief illness. She was born October 31, 1947 in New Castle to the late Hershel and Rosanna (Poston) Higham. Robin was a 1965 graduate of New Castle High School. She was a longtime member of […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Rheba Joy Carlson Rheba “Joy” Carlson, a lifelong resident of Connersville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on May 17, 2025. Even View full obituary — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Larry Ray Lamb Larry Ray Lamb, 74, of Connersville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Reid Health of Richmond after a short and unexpected illness. Larry was born November 9, 1950, in Batesville, to parents Raymond and Gladys Hokey Lamb. He grew up and spent most of his life in the Laurel […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Rhonda Kay McPherson Rhonda (Noah) McPherson, 71, went to be with her Savior on May 14, 2025, while surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of Clarence and Lois Noah and spent most of her childhood in Franklin County. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1971 and continued her education at Taylor University through 1975. She […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Alene Faye Mitchell Alene Faye Newman-Mitchell arrived April 24, 1931 in Spring Grove Richmond, IN to Lance O Newman & Bertha Elizabeth Hoover-Newman. And she departed us on May 15th, 2025. She married her first husband Millard Luther “Dink” Fields and had two children from this union; daughters Roberta K. (Bobbi) Carter & Susan J. (Sue) McFarland. After […] — (Posted May 17, 2025)
Anna Marie Stubblefield Anna Marfe Stubblewfield, age 63 of Richmond, died May 17, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare Richmond Care Center. She was born June 21, 1961, in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted May 17, 2025)
Robert A “Rob” Guffey Robert A. “Rob” Guffey, 59, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 in New Castle. He was born June 27, 1965 in New Castle to Bobby E. and Celia (Lovelace) Guffey. In his earlier years, Rob attended Culver Military Academy where he was a cadet in the Cavalry. A 1983 graduate of New […] — (Posted May 17, 2025)
Delores Richards MILTON-  Delores Jean Richards, 93, of rural Milton, passed away Thursday evening May 15, 2025 at Addison Place in New Castle, Indiana.  A daughter of the late Bruce and Maudie (Gibson) Herbert, Delores was born near Boston, Indiana on July 11, 1931.  As a young girl, she moved with her family to Wayne County and […] — (Posted May 17, 2025)
Barbara Klein Barbara Jane Klein, 70, of Milton, Indiana died on May 15, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1954 to Arthur and Anna Klein. Barbara faced many obstacles throughout her life. Diagnosed with encephalitis at age 7, she faced physical challenges with determination and a smile. Two of the most important things throughout her life […] — (Posted May 17, 2025)
Mary Ann Wenzel “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get.” Mary Ann Wenzel, 80, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away May 13, View full obituary — (Posted May 16, 2025)