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.
Amy Marie King Amy Marie King, 50, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on August 8, 1975, to Dallas Carlton and Donna Hunter Carlton and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1993. On September 27, 1998, she married the […] — (Posted October 1, 2025)
Earnest L. Wysong Jr. Earnest L. Wysong Jr., of Winchester, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Reid Health. He was born on January 1, 1952, in Winchester, to View full obituary — (Posted October 1, 2025)
Catherine V. Arroyo Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 1, 2025)
Vickie Lynn Towns Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 1, 2025)
Fredette E. Cash Fredette E. Cash passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted October 1, 2025)
Pamela Dianne (Henderson) Updike WALKERTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA – Pamela Dianne Henderson Updike, 52, of Walkertown, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.  Pamela was born on January 24, 1973, in Richmond, IN, to Ronald and Nancy Henderson. She was an accountant at Quality Oil and attended Poplar Springs […] — (Posted September 30, 2025)
John Robert Cooksey John Robert Cooksey, of Connersville entered the gates of heaven on Monday September 29, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born on June View full obituary — (Posted September 30, 2025)
Ethel M. Cordell Ethel M. Cordell 84 of Richmond died September 25, 2025 at The Willows. she was born March 28, 1841 in Richmond to Lawrence and Mary View full obituary — (Posted September 30, 2025)
Ethan Matthew Heath With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Ethan Matthew Heath, who left us far too soon at the age of 17. He was born on November 21,2007 in Henry County, to Matthew Heath and Ashley Gwinn-Mosier. Ethan was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him, and his love for life […] — (Posted September 30, 2025)
Joy Elizabeth Sitler Joy Elizabeth Sitler, of Knightstown passed away on September 27, at the age of 30. Joy was a prolific singer-songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, and an all-around caring person. Joy was a 2013 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, where she was the school’s first recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. While in high […] — (Posted September 29, 2025)
Kimberly Sue Shaffer Kimberly Sue Shaffer, 53, of New Madison, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1971, in Greenville to Thomas A. and Shirley (Rhoades) Bruner. In addition to her parents, Kim is lovingly remembered by her husband, James "JD" Shaffer, and their beloved children: Remington J. (Caitlin) […] — (Posted September 29, 2025)
Willis Lewis Willis Lewis, age 87, of Camden, OH passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born February 3, 1938 in Blaze, KY, son of the late Lizzie (Edward) Perry and Leslie Lewis. Willis retired from Westvaco Company in Eaton after 35 years of employment. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; loved […] — (Posted September 29, 2025)
David Lee Riggs David L. Riggs, 68, formerly of Connersville, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home in Muncie, Indiana. A son of Robert and Phyllis Ann Timmons Riggs, David was born on July 13, 1957 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing […] — (Posted September 29, 2025)
Mary P. Ferguson Mary P. Ferguson, age 95, went home to her Savior, Jesus Christ on September 26, 2025 at Henry Community Health after a brief illness. She was born May 25, 1930 in Modoc, Kentucky. Her Parents were Delton Garner and Ida (Holman) Garner. Her mother died when she was 3 years old and her father married […] — (Posted September 29, 2025)
Jacqueline Sue Cross Jacqueline Sue Cross, 95, of Mooreland passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born September 20, 1930 in Muncie to the late Vergil “Barney” and Edna (Smith) Black. Sue was a 1948 graduate of Muncie Central High School, where she was a cheerleader. Loving to tap dance and […] — (Posted September 29, 2025)
Robert Anthony Parks Robert Anthony “Tony” Parks, 84, a resident of Springport passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born December 19, 1940 in San Diego, CA to the late Roy Robert and Georgia Lee (Beckner) Parks. Tony graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego and graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla in […] — (Posted September 28, 2025)
Kenneth W. Benbow Kenneth “Kenny” W. Benbow, born on January 30, 1960, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born in New Castle, IN, to the late Larry Benbow and Darlene (Williams) Alderson. Kenny was a proud graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He completed his education in 1978 and […] — (Posted September 28, 2025)
Rosemary “Rosie” Smith Rosemary “Rosie” Smith, age 84, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Indianapolis and French Lick, IN, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and those that loved her. Born on August 6, 1941 in French Lick to the late Charles Wesley and Louisa (Clark) Daugherty, Rosemary […] — (Posted September 27, 2025)
Boyd Dee Thompson Boyd Dee Thompson, age 63, passed away at his residence on September 22, 2025. He was born January 22, 1962, the son of Richard Thompson View full obituary — (Posted September 27, 2025)
Joseph H. Dues Joseph Henry Dues, age 75, of rural Portland, passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on May 17, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Cletus and Martha (Grieshop) Dues. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death […] — (Posted September 26, 2025)
Barbara K. Harter Barbara K. Harter, age 88, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Greenville, OH. She was born June 23, 1937 in Camden, OH to the late Ralph and Amanda (McLaughlin) Lipscomb. Barbara graduated from Good Samaritan School of Nursing in 1958 and began her career […] — (Posted September 26, 2025)
Debra K. Conway Debra K. Conway, age 67, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at her residence. She was born July 31, 1958 in Paintsville, KY to the late Austin and Opal Daniels. Debra was a loving mother and granny of six. She loved listening to audiobooks and making cornbread. In addition to her […] — (Posted September 26, 2025)
Wilma Irene Hudelson Wilma Irene Hudelson, 81, of New Castle passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Henry Community Health following a brief illness. She was born on October 28, 1943 in Grape, Kentucky (which is now under Lake Cumberland) to the late John A. and Beulah Margaret (Ramsey) Meadows. Irene graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School […] — (Posted September 26, 2025)
Marjorie Carol DeLucio Marjorie Carol DeLucio passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted September 26, 2025)
Sandi Kay Hicks Smith NEW PARIS, OH. – Sandi Kay Hicks Smith, age 79, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Reid Health. Sandi was born on March 29, 1946. She was the daughter of Orace and Leona Foster and had lived in New Paris since 1973. Sandi formerly worked at Reid Health, Grandview Hospital in […] — (Posted September 25, 2025)
Steven Keith Riley Steven Keith Riley, 62, of Richmond, passed away on September 9, 2025, at Arbor Trace. He was born on May 21, 1963, in Fort Wayne View full obituary — (Posted September 25, 2025)
Bernice K. Allen Bernice K. Allen died September 24, 2025, as a result of cancer. Born March 6, 1953 to Norbert and Clara Grube, she was the first twin Dr. Slusser ever delivered. She graduated from Fort Recovery High School in 1971 and soon after went to work. She spent her whole life working in factories. Divorced in […] — (Posted September 25, 2025)
Tina A. Goodnight Tina Annette Goodnight, 65, of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1959 in Troy, Ohio to Lowell View full obituary — (Posted September 25, 2025)
Roy Patton Jr. Roy Patton Jr., during the Lord’s Prayer, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family September 24, 2025. He was born on June 14, 1943, in View full obituary — (Posted September 25, 2025)
Susan E. Voke Susan E. Voke, age 67, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1957, in Greenville, to the late Junior and Virginia (Holsapple) Fourman. Sue is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Gabe) McWhinney of St. Paris, Ohio, and Brittany Voke of Greenville; her […] — (Posted September 25, 2025)