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.
Lee A. Pegg It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Lee A. Pegg, who left us on May 7, 2025, at the age of 57. Lee was born on December 31, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, and later made his home in Liberty, Indiana. He was happily married to Kerri Kim (Bowling) for 34 […] — (Posted May 8, 2025)
Michael Alan Gibbs Michael Alan Gibbs, age 63 of New Paris, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Mike was born on July 28, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Gayle & Barbara (Shawhan) Gibbs. He graduated in 1979 from Richmond High School. He had been a major participant in the […] — (Posted May 8, 2025)
Flo Margaret Hanson Flo Margaret Hanson, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Kettering Health Dayton. She was born December 22, 1950 in Red Bank, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Fern (Bowman) Taylor; sister Peggy Lee Taylor; and brother HarveyTaylor. She is survived by her son […] — (Posted May 7, 2025)
Joe Whitesitt Joe Whitesitt, 74, of Knightstown passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Henry Community Health following a lengthy illness. He was born April 26, 1951 in Richmond, the son of George Alexander and Martha (Joyce) Whitesitt. Joe was a 1969 graduate of Knightstown High School, worked for General Motors Guide Lamp for 34 years, then […] — (Posted May 7, 2025)
Rose Marie Toschlog Rose Marie Toschlog passed away at Reid Hospital on May 5th, 2025. She was born on July 10th, 1959, in Eaton, Ohio. Rose was a View full obituary — (Posted May 7, 2025)
Timothy Cornett RICHMOND-  Timothy Scott Cornett, 52, passed away early Saturday morning, May 3, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  Timothy was born in Connersville, Indiana on October 26, 1972.  He attended Centerville-Abington School and Centerville High School.  Tim lived many places throughout his life but most of the time in the Wayne County area.  Tim […] — (Posted May 7, 2025)
Vernita M. Pemberton Vernita Marie Pemberton, 80 of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 6, 1944, in Sarasota, Florida, daughter of the late Austin and Beatrice Marie (Ruark) Williford. Vernita attended Sarasota High School and was a Dayton Bible College graduate. A Preble County resident for over 50 years, […] — (Posted May 6, 2025)
Terry Bales Terry Bales, a beloved teacher, coach, and mentor, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to helping young people grow. He was a 1982 graduate of Blue River Valley High School and Ball State University, where he earned his master's degree in education. He taught at […] — (Posted May 6, 2025)
Bert M. Sams Bert M. Sams, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 5, 2025, at Arbor Trace Senior Living. Born March 12, 1939, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to James and Nannie Sams, Bert lived most of his life in this community. He worked at Johns Manville and Kemper Cabinets. Bert also worked in carpentry with his […] — (Posted May 6, 2025)
Anne Brower Anne Elizabeth Brower, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was 89. Anne was born and raised in Shelbyville, Ohio, a place that instilled in her a strong sense of values, family, and pride. She often spoke with great admiration of her father, Sergeant Major Evan McNeill, who served under […] — (Posted May 6, 2025)
Sarah H. Hobbs Sarah H. Hobbs, age 86 of Richmond died Sunday May 4, 2025 at Reid Hospital. She was born in Richmond on October 15, 1938, to Ernest Dodson and Pauline Coleman Dodson. Sarah married Stanley L. Hobbs on August 31, 1962 in Richmond, Indiana and together they raised three beautiful children, Deborah, Jeff and Cheryl. Sarah […] — (Posted May 6, 2025)
Jim Amis It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Dale Amis, 65, on May 4, 2025 in Richmond, Indiana. Jim was born on October 1, 1951 in Connersville, Indiana. He served his country in the United States Army and the Indiana National Guard, stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia and in Bamberg, Germany. […] — (Posted May 6, 2025)
Charles E. Long OBITUARY AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE FORTHCOMING. View full obituary — (Posted May 6, 2025)
David Delaplane Jr. David Delaplane Jr, 50, passed away on April 30, 2025. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. View full obituary — (Posted May 6, 2025)
Timothy Ray McMiller OBITUARY IS FORTHCOMING View full obituary — (Posted May 6, 2025)
Donald C. Hall Donald C. Hall age 89, of Eaton OH & Spring Hill, FL passed into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born in Waynesburg, KY on April 22, 1936 to the late Percy and Lou Ellen (Eubanks) Hall, attended a one room school for the first 6 years, and was 7 […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Brad Adams Pending Obituary Visitation for Brad will be held at Liberty Church of Nazarene on Thursday May 8, 2025 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. The church is View full obituary — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Martin “Marty” Luther Griffin Martin “Marty” L. Griffin, 75, of Anderson passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Beaumont Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 20, 1949 in New Castle to the late Willie and Stella (Booher) Griffin.  Marty attended New Castle High School and graduated from the Mardi Academy then later attended Northern Michigan University earning his Bachelor’s […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Marquita Halfaker Marquita Halfaker, 87, of Pendleton passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born February 19, 1938 in Indianapolis, the special daughter of the late Robert and Katherine (Plunkett) Halfaker. Marquita enjoyed going to church. She made great friendships at the Rawlins House and enjoyed worship there on Sundays […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Mary Rose (Clipp) Rosenbaum Mary Rose (Clipp) Rosenbaum passed away on Sunday May 4, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Campbellsburg, Indiana on March 14, 1932 to L. Glenn Clipp and Anna Mae (Bishop) Clipp. Mary Rose graduated from Orleans High School, Orleans Indiana in 1950 as Valedictorian of her class. She obtained her Bachelor’s […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Natalie Sue Myers Natalie Sue Myers, 85, of New Castle went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at I.U. Health in Indianapolis. She was born June 25, 1939 to the late Horace L. and Lena C. (Walker) Steadman in New Castle. Sue graduated in 1957 from Sulphur Springs High School where she made […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Marquedlita “Markie” Murphy Marquedlita "Markie" Murphy, age 97 of Gratis, OH passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. She was born in Mariba, KY on February 17, 1928 to Bill and Elsie (Gillie) Wilson. She graduated from Monroe High School; following graduation, she moved with her husband, Leo Murphy, to Bremerton […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Marilyn Maxwell Marilyn J. Maxwell, 95 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on May 20, 1929, View full obituary — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Margaret Henemyre Margaret Henemyre, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday April 29, 2025. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 16, 1933 to John Barringer and Ethel Stiffler Barringer. Margaret graduated from Richmond High School in 1952, she retired from the Las Vegas Police Department. Margaret loved her family, she […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
James”Jim” E. Hummel Jim Hummel died Saturday, May 3, 2025 at home after a three-month illness. He was born June 17, 1932 in Ridgeville to Ruth Byrd and Lester Hummel. His younger brother Jack died in 2004. His sister, Esther Brosher, Yorktown, survives. On January 4, 1952 he married Peggy Smith. They raised five children, four of whom […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Michael John Quinn Michael John Quinn, fondly known as “Pappy”, age 80, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Dayton VA Medical Center, Hospice Unit in Dayton, Ohio. Born on May 4, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late James Michael & Clara Thedea (Neidert) Quinn. He came into this world and, as […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Wanda Scott New Castle – Wanda Ruth Scott, 75, of rural New Castle, passed away at her home while surrounded by family on Wednesday evening, April 23rd, 2025. A daughter of the late Gene and Doris (Sexton) Arthur, Wanda was born on May 20th, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana. She worked as a dietary technician at the […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Sheryl L. Muhlenkamp Sheryl Lynn Muhlenkamp, age 56, of rural Portland, Indiana, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Persimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland. She was born on May 27, 1968, in Portland, to the late Alvin and Dolores (Kuess) Muhlenkamp. Sheryl is survived by her siblings, Sharon Muhlenkamp of Portland, Luke (Mary […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Melisa Marie Hanck RICHMOND, IN– Melisa Marie Hanck, age37, of Richmond, Indiana, died April 27, 2025, in Richmond, Indiana. Melisa was born May 27, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio, to James D. Hanck and Diane Plaza Hoislbauer. She was a 2005 graduate of Tree of Life Christian Schools in Columbus, Ohio. Melisa also graduated in 2012 Summa Cum Laude […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Aubrey Jeanne Gibbs Aubrey Jeanne Gibbs, 99, of Richmond, IN, died peacefully in her home at Friends Fellowship Community on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Jeanne, as she preferred to be called, was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Sim Joe and Aubrey “Aubrigean” Bowden Fletcher Smith. The family then moved to New Rochelle, New York, […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)