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.
Pamela K. Tharp full obituary is pending Funeral services for Pam will be at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N Main, Liberty on Friday November 7, 2025, View full obituary — (Posted November 4, 2025)
Michael T. McCracken Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted November 4, 2025)
Booker Adrien Washington Booker Adrien Washington (Adrien), age 60, was born on November 11, 1964, to Booker T. and Margaret Kelley Washington in Richmond, Indiana. He passed away on October 5, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Adrien grew up in Richmond and attended Richmond Community Schools, where he competed in various athletic sports. He excelled in track and field, […] — (Posted November 4, 2025)
Gloria J. Barrows Gloria J. Barrows, 87, of Connersville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Hickory Creek nursing home in Connersville. She was born on February 3, 1938, in Winn Cave, Kentucky, one of eight children of Hiram and Annas Isaacs Spivey. On June 3, 1955, Gloria married Leonard C. “Pete” Barrows in Calvary Baptist […] — (Posted November 4, 2025)
James Archie Davis James Archie Davis, 75, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1950 in New Castle to the late Oliver and Geneva (Allen) Davis. James was a 1969 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He was a veteran of […] — (Posted November 4, 2025)
Marcus Alan Bingham Marcus “Bubby” Alan Bingham, age 33, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1992, in Greenville to Mark A. Bingham and Jo Anna (Beavins) Bingham, both of Greenville. In addition to his parents, Marcus is survived by his siblings, Alexis (Michael Carpenter) Bingham and […] — (Posted November 3, 2025)
Randy Smith Randall “Randy” Lynn Smith, 64, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and children by his side on Monday, November 3, 2025. Randy was born in Petersburg, Virginia, at Fort Lee Army Base on July 7, 1961, to Leonard Smith and June Begley Burns. He graduated from Connersville High School […] — (Posted November 3, 2025)
Robert L McNamara Robert L McNamara, 87 of Richmond, passed away on October 28, 2025 in Richmond. He was born to the late Daniel F. and Melinda (Spears) View full obituary — (Posted November 3, 2025)
Marilu Ann “Lu” Clevenger Marilu “Lu” Ann Clevenger, 90, went into the arms of Jesus in Heaven Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born July 30, 1935, the second of six children born to Raymond and Iris Sharp. She attended Huntsville School and was the first class to graduate from Union School Corp. in 1… — (Posted November 3, 2025)
Ellen Joyce (Favorite) Cutshaw Ellen Joyce (Favorite) Cutshaw, 87, of Hagerstown, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Reid Health.She was born in Hagerstown on December 25, 1937 to Ernest and Addie (Young) Favorite and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area.On June 6, 1959, she married Charles “Bob” Cutsh… — (Posted November 3, 2025)
Patricia Ann Rowe Patricia Ann Rowe, 66, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2025, at Reid Health, Richmond. Born on November 25, 1958, in Connersville, Patricia was the daughter of the late David and Bertha Gabbard Roberts. She married the love of her life, Rick Rowe Sr., on March 6, 1976, in Connersville. They shared 49 […] — (Posted November 3, 2025)
David Lee Hornung David Lee Hornung passed away on Sunday morning, November 2, 2025, at the age of 84. David was born on April 2, 1941, in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted November 3, 2025)
Ellen J. Cutshaw Ellen J. Cutshaw passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted November 1, 2025)
Rose Marie Gunsalus Rose Marie Gunsalus, age 92, of West Alexandria, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. She was born April 6, 1933 in Eaton to the late Harry and Dora (Straw) Aukerman. Rose always had a special place in her heart for children and was a […] — (Posted November 1, 2025)
Sandra Jane Slade Sandra Jane (Line) Slade, age 86, of West Manchester, OH, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Brookdale Englewood in Englewood, OH. She was born March 17, 1939 in Euclid, OH to the late Glenn Line and Helen Cynthia Aydelott and her parents who raised her, Rolan and Lucille Eliker. She was the […] — (Posted November 1, 2025)
Shirley Moore Shirley Moore Shirley Ann (Hall) Moore, 90, of Greens Fork, Indiana, closed her eyes one last time on this earth, and when she opened them, she was in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 31, 1934, in Burkes […] — (Posted November 1, 2025)
Beverly Ann Hartman Beverly Ann Hartman of Eaton, Ohio born August 16, 1948 in San Antonio Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Beverly was a 1966 graduate of Fairmont East High School in Kettering, Oh. She went on to explore numerous employment opportunities, her favorite one being Legends Golf Resort […] — (Posted November 1, 2025)
Marilu A. Clevenger Marilu A. Clevenger passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted November 1, 2025)
Jean Ann Young Jean Ann Young, age 78, of Camden, OH passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Oak Creek Terrace in Dayton. She was born August 17, 1947 in Richmond, IN to the late Francis and Alberta (Gray) Vardaman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Paul […] — (Posted October 31, 2025)
Mary Blaes Mary Blaes, formerly of Connersville, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri at the age of 78. Mary was born in Connersville, IN View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2025)
Glen Oren Davis Glen Davis, 87, peacefully passed away at his home on October 30, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and deeply loved his family, faith, friends, his dogs, running, and sports. Before crossing the final finish line into Heaven, his last words to his son a few days prior were “Keep […] — (Posted October 31, 2025)
Barbara Jean White Barbara Jean White passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted October 31, 2025)
Marilyn June Moore Marilyn June Moore, age 87, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 13, 1938, in Eldorado, Ohio, to the late Harold V. Sell and Ruth Emily (Leach) Sell. Marilyn was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 […] — (Posted October 30, 2025)
Helen Mae Winkler It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Helen Mae Winkler, age 91, who left us peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Everheart Hospice in Greenville, Ohio. Born on November 15, 1933, in Celina, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. & Goldie R. (Schaffer) […] — (Posted October 30, 2025)
Bobby Gaskin Bobby Gaskin, 72, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1953 to Glen and Loretta (Popplewell) Gaskin in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Bobby was a retired truck driver, most recently delivering industrial products. He formerly worked in construction and also did traffic signal work. Bobby was […] — (Posted October 30, 2025)
Garry George Chamberlain Garry George Chamberlain, 86, formerly of New Castle, passed away at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born June 17, 1939 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Joseph and Margaret Ellen (Hudson) Chamberlain. Garry graduated from Linton/Stockton High School in Brazil, Indiana and attended Indiana State University. Garry […] — (Posted October 30, 2025)
Roy Christopher West Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 30, 2025)
Lesley Teeguarden Lesley Teeguarden, age 45 of Liberty, passed away on October 28, 2025. Lesley was born on January 28, 1980, and is the daughter of Charles View full obituary — (Posted October 29, 2025)
Robert Darnell Sanders Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 29, 2025)
Elizabeth Moore Elizabeth “Beth” Moore, 55, of Liberty, passed away on October 28, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1970, and is the daughter of the View full obituary — (Posted October 29, 2025)