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.
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)
Michael Terrance Welsh Michael Terrance Welsh, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on May 11, 2025. He was born July 2, 1970, the son of Terry View full obituary — (Posted May 16, 2025)
William “Bill” Webb Sr. William “Bill” Webb Sr., of Centerville, passed away on May 14, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 18, 1945 to Richard Webb and Juanita (Mercer) Bromagen. William was married to Kareen Jane Hanley and together they raised their son William Webb Jr. Bill was an avid union […] — (Posted May 16, 2025)
James David Bales James David Bales was born on October 1st, 1951 and passed away on May 16th, 2025. — (Posted May 16, 2025)
James W. Mitchell James W. Mitchell, Jr. age 75, of Eaton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on May 26, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana he was the son of the late James W. & Marian (Morrow) Mitchell. He started a lawn mower repair business […] — (Posted May 15, 2025)
Kevin Dean Keith Kevin Dean Keith, age 68, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 10, 2025. Born on March 17, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana, Kevin was the son of the late Jack E. and Billie Gay (Frost) Keith. A proud graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School, Class of 1975, Kevin […] — (Posted May 15, 2025)
Mary A. Blalock Mary A. Blalock, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1949 to the late Devroe Strickland and Ruth Self Blalock. After her father passed in her early years, Bill Blalock came into her life and along with Ruth, affectionately raised her to be the wonderful woman she became. She […] — (Posted May 15, 2025)
William L. Maple DUNEDIN, FL– William L. Maple, age 98, of Dunedin, Florida, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in St. Mark Village, Palm Harbor, Florida. Born December 18, 1926, in Richmond, IN., to Forrest and Vivian Maple, William lived in Richmond, Indiana most of his life before moving to Florida in 2004. He was a veteran of the […] — (Posted May 15, 2025)
Charles J. Isaac It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Charles J. Isaac, of Centerville, who left us peacefully on May 13, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 6, 1935, in Jellico, Tennessee to Walter and Linda (Allen) Isaac. In 1957, Charles married the love of […] — (Posted May 15, 2025)
Gene R. Lindley Gene R. Lindley, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born January 31, 1938 in Hagerstown, IN to the late Nash and Edith (Waltz) Lindley. Gene was a 1955 graduate of Hagerstown High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in […] — (Posted May 14, 2025)
Patty Conley Patty Conley, 83, of Spiceland, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1942, in Greenfield, Indiana, the daughter of the late Howard and Zada (Daffon) Wieneke. Patty was known for her warm heart and outgoing spirit. To her, a stranger was simply a friend […] — (Posted May 14, 2025)
Gary Lee Koons, Jr. Gary Lee Koons, Jr., passed away at his home peacefully on May 12th, 2025. He was born September 18, 1970, the son of Gary Lee View full obituary — (Posted May 14, 2025)
Michael Stanley Fulton Michael S. Fulton, 81, of New Castle passed away in his home. He was born on November 12, 1943, in New Castle, a son of the late Stanley and Helen (Hardacre) Fulton. A 1961 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, Mike joined the U.S. Marines, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He then worked for […] — (Posted May 14, 2025)
Doris L Rinehart Doris Rinehart, 92 of Liberty passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1932, to Wilbur Kitchel and Edra Kitchel View full obituary — (Posted May 14, 2025)
Don Ballinger Don G. Ballinger, 90 of Liberty passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 12, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1934, View full obituary — (Posted May 14, 2025)
Philip J. Seybold On May 11, 2025, Phil Seybold passed away at Reid Hospital following a catastrophic stroke. Phil was born on March 23, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana, to William and Miriam Canen Seybold. He was the youngest of five children and the highly anticipated little brother to big brother Bill, Jr. Phil grew up in the […] — (Posted May 14, 2025)
Annette Hollis RICHMOND, IN– Virginia Annette Hollis, first child of John and Norma, and big sister to Maria, Mary Beth and Tim, sadly and suddenly passed from this life on May 9, 2025, following a long battle with Type 1 Diabetes. Born to John and Norma (Black) Hollis in Montgomery, Alabama on April 24, 1956, Annette lived […] — (Posted May 14, 2025)