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.

Marilyn R. Robinson Marilyn R. Robinson, 79 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Greenbriar Care Community in Eaton. Born on March 30, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Mary O. (Kasserman) Lindsey. Marilyn had worked in medical records for MRDD in Butler and Preble counties. […] — (Posted June 26, 2026)

Charles Timothy Brokamp Charles Timothy Brokamp passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted June 26, 2026)

Gilda Jean Fish Gilda Jean Fish passed away at Envive of Liberty, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday evening, June 23, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born on August 27, 1946, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Gil Richardson and Marjorie (Willis) Richardson Maynor. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Gilda enjoyed crocheting, watching game […] — (Posted June 26, 2026)

Patricia JoAnn Adams Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted June 26, 2026)

Icel Burchett Icel B. Burchett, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on August 6, 1936, the son of the late Perry Earl Burchett and Dora Ettie (Honeycutt) Burchett. On December 31, 1955, he married Shelby (Pelfrey) Burchett in New Castle, Indiana. After […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Steven Phillip Sayne, Sr. Steven P. Sayne, Sr., 68, of Connersville, passed away on June 24, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1958. Steve was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind his son Steven P. Sayne, Jr. of South Bend, stepdaughter Cristina Young, his beloved grandson Aiden Pitcher, his mother Linda Sayne, his siblings Diana […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Suzanne Faye Peacock Suzanne Faye Peacock, 75, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 surrounded by her daughters. Born on August 19, 1950, Suzie lived a life filled with love and cherished moments. She was proceeded in death by her parents Julius and Naomi Gerken, and her beloved daughter, Catherine Ann Peacock. Her siblings Jeanette Earlywine and Robert […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Ward Allen Logan Ward Allen Logan, age 57, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on June 23, 2026. He was born August 24, 1968 in Seattle, WA to the late Robert and Linda Logan. Ward was a U.S. Army Veteran; he retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier after 37 years of service; and enjoyed […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Linden B. Harter Linden B. Harter, age 90, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living in Greenville, OH. He was born June 9, 1936 in Wayne County, IN to the late Lowell and Lilian (Miller) Harter. Linden graduated from Monroe High School in 1954 and served in the United States […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Dennis Ray Whitaker Dennis Ray Whitaker, 66, of New Castle, passed away on June 22, 2026, at the Willows of New Castle. Born on April 24, 1960, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Dennis was the son of Joseph and Carol Whitaker. A carpenter for most of his life, Dennis carried the soul of a nomad— living freely, on his own […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Martin (Marty) C. Austerman Martin (Marty) C. Austerman passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Sharon Diane King Sharon Diane King, born August 11, 1958, born again into Christ October 6, 2023, of Wayne County, Indiana, went home to the Lord after an extended illness on Monday evening, June 8, 2026, in Alexander City, Alabama. A devout Christian, she was an active and dedicated member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Dadeville, Alabama, […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Patricia Ann Beebe Patricia Ann (Huff) Beebe, 99, of Pontiac, Illinois, passed away on June 13, 2026, at Goldwater Care in Pontiac, with her loving son by her side. A public visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, 413 N. Main Street, Pontiac, Illinois […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Max Close CLOSE, Morris Maxfield “Max”, age 82, of Springboro and formerly of Washington Twp., passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Max was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana. While attending school, he met the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Christine Lingle. He graduated from Richmond High School, class of ’62, and later […] — (Posted June 25, 2026)

Johnny Hicks Johnny Taylor Hicks, 88, Wapakoneta Ohio, passed away at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio on June 23, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1937 in Greenville, Tennessee, to Leland and Selma Hicks, who preceded him in death. He married his wife of 65 years, the former Joan McCord, in 1961. […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)

Evelyn Catron Evelyn M. Catron, 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, at Reid Health. Born December 6, 1929, in Albany, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Dewey & Zelma Guffey Hurt. She married Obie E. Catron on May 7, 1955. They were blessed with 2 sons and 51 years of marriage before his death in 1996. […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)

Thomas David Weber Thomas David Weber went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1932 in a rural farmhouse outside of Economy, Indiana. He began school in Shirley, Indiana, and later attended several Henry County schools as he lived in many Henry County towns as a youth. He graduated […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)

Joseph M. Kutter CENTERVILLE, IN– Joseph Merle Kutter, age 92, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, June 22, 2026, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born March 5, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herman F. and Idris Faye Moody Kutter, Joseph lived in this community his whole life. He was a 1952 graduate of Richmond High School and attended the University of […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)

Kay Brumley Mrs. Kay Brumley, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was born February 16, 1946, in New Castle, IN to Alvis and Wilma Gregory. On December 16,1967, Kay married the love of her life, William Murl Brumley. The two spent 56 happy years […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)

Scott Allen Smith In loving memory of Scott Smith, who passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 56, after a valiant battle with heart disease. Born on August 1, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana, Scott was the beloved son of the late Jerry Allen Smith and Karen Lee (Goble) Rosfeld. He is now reunited with […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Joyce D. Estell Joyce D. Estell, 96, formerly of New Castle, passed away on June 22, 2026 in Durham, NC. She was born on July 25, 1929 in Dandridge, TN, to the late George and Lena Grace (Rimmer) Bolden. Joyce lived a long, full life, one that contained several lives within it. For the majority of her working […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Carolene Smith Carolene Smith, 88, of New Castle, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on May 19, 1938, in Smithtown, Kentucky, Carolene was the daughter of the late William Carl Worley and Mossie E. (Shepherd) Worley. On November 19, 1960, she married the love of her life, William […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Sally I. Mowell Sally I. Mowell, age 72, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. She was born July 12, 1953 in Terra Haute, IN. Sally was a 1972 graduate of State High School in Terra Haute, IN. She retired as a HR Specialist from Dmax Limited […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Charles “Eddie” Addison Charles “Eddie” Addison, 78, New Castle, passed away June 21, 2026, at Addison Place Assisted Living. Eddie was born on June 9, 1948, in New Castle, the son of Charles and Della Addison. He worked for Miller Pipeline for many years and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 157. He enjoyed classic […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Michael B. Canner October 7, 1947 – June 21, 2026Michael Bruce Canner, 78, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Sunday, June 21, 2026 at The Willows of New Castle.He was born on October 7 1947, in Indianapolis, IN, a son of the late Jack and Mildred (Miller) McAllister. Mike was a graduate… — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Charles “Charlie” R. Johnson RICHMOND, IN– Charles R. Johnson, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Charlie was born October 26, 1941, in Cobin, Kentucky, to Edith Jennings and Omer Johnson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was raised in Whitely County, Kentucky and graduated from Woodbine High School. Charlie was a […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Margaret Ellen Warnes Margaret E. Warnes, 93, went home to be with her Lord early Monday morning, June 22nd, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on October 2nd, 1932, to the late Arthur (Frank) Abernathy and Hazel (Hunt) Abernathy in Randolph County. She graduated from Lynn High School in 1950 and enjoyed working at the Winchester […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Phyllis Joan Weist Phyllis Joan Weist passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Clifford Arthur Warner Clifford Arthur Warner, 62, of Connersville, passed away Monday evening, June 15, 2026, at U.C. Health of Cincinnati. A life-long resident of Connersville, Clifford was born on September 19, 1963, in Connersville, one of five children of Clifford Franklin and Marilyn June Ariens Warner. Clifford was previously employed at Homemart Cabinets of Connersville and UniRef […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)

Pamela J. Peelle RICHMOND, IN- Pamela Jean Starr Peelle, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Reid Health. Pam was born on December 2, 1943 in Richmond to the late Eugene L. and Edith Minnich Starr. She was a graduate of Boston High School. Pam worked in the banking industry for […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)