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.
Marion Eugene “Gene” Puterbaugh Gene Puterbaugh, age 98, of Richmond, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 29, 1926, in View full obituary — (Posted December 12, 2024)
Henry Foster Henry Foster, 63, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born September 7, 1961 in New Castle to the late Theodore and Alta (Denney) Foster. A 1980 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, he received his associates degree in Industrial Science from Ivy Tech. […] — (Posted December 12, 2024)
James C. “Jim” Bulach James C. “Jim” Bulach, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born June 4, 1934 in Franklin County, IN to the late Victor Heronimus and Elizabeth Ann (Kraus) Bulach. Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1956 to 1958 […] — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Charles R. McNally Charles Robert McNally, age 84, of New Paris, Ohio, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in the peace and comfort of his home. Born on February 5, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Thomas & Violet (Winters) McNally. Charles had worked at […] — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Ronald Lee Farmer Ronald Lee Farmer, 54, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on December 8, 2024. Born on April 4, 1970, Ronald was known for his warmhearted, loving, View full obituary — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Dallas Dean Selby Jr. Dallas Dean Selby, Jr., 59, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Reid Health, Connersville. One of five children of Dean and Linda Friend Selby, Dean was born in Connersville on April 29, 1965. On April 14, 1984, Dean married the […] — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Paula Sue Cooper Paula Sue Cooper, age 51 of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born in Rushville, Indiana on July 24, 1973, the View full obituary — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Donald R. Smith CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Donald R. Smith, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Whitewater Commons Senior Living. Born October 23, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Carson and Mae Scott Smith, Donald was a life-long resident of this area. He was a city driver for ABF Freight and prior to that, had […] — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Sam Benge  Mr. Samuel Michael Benge, 81, Richmond, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024.  Sam was born in Brookville, Indiana on February 2, 1943, to Buford F. & Alice W. Renyer Benge. He was a young Airman when he met the former Mary E. Fleming at the Peppermint Lounge in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. They were […] — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Robert “Bob” Nossett RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert “Bob” Nossett, age 41, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Reid Health. Born December 5, 1983, in Richmond, Indiana, to Otto and Marie McCarter Nossett, Bob was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Bob worked as a machinist and was an […] — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Joseph C. Bertsch Joseph C. Bertsch, 93, of Richmond, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He passed away peacefully at View full obituary — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Della D. Mawk Della D. Mawk, 81, of Mooreland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1943, in Lewisville, IN, to the late John T. and Jocia Ledith (Thompson) Groce Sr.  Della retired from the Chrysler Corporation in 2003, following 30 years of dedicated service, and was a […] — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Jerry R. Bussen Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Billy Joe “BJ” Daugherty Billy Joe “BJ” Daugherty, age 79, passed away at Reid Health on December 5, 2024. He was born January 18, 1945, the son of William View full obituary — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Larry A. Clayborn Larry A. Clayborn, 79, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Henry Community Health following an extended illness. He was born April 18, 1945, in New Castle, a son of the late Lloyd and Louise (Blankenship) Clayborn.  Larry attended New Castle schools and joined the Army National Guard. His dad owned Clayborn […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Rochelle Faye Lewis Rochelle Faye Lewis,87, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on March 27, 1937, in Henry County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn (Favorite) Cross.  Rochelle’s faith in God was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her daily. She […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Linda Sue Eshelman Linda Sue Eshelman, 76, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 6, 2024, at Reid Health of Connersville. The oldest of two children to Paul and Mary Lang Addison, Linda was born October 8, 1948 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1966. On January 27, […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Joseph W. Wilcox Joseph W. Wilcox, 86, was born May 26, 1938, in Guthrie, KY to Raefield and Louise Wilcox. Joe passed on Tuesday, November 26,2024, at IU View full obituary — (Posted December 9, 2024)
James “Big Jim” M. McCormick MODOC, Ind. – James “Big Jim” M. McCormick, age 81, of Modoc, Indiana, left this earth peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born August 17, 1943, in Troy, Ohio, to James and Pauline Hancock McCormick, Jim was a life-long resident of Randolph County. He was a veteran of the United States […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Lucy J. Franklin Lucy J. Franklin, 92, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital. She was born February 21, 1932 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Abe and Sally (Henniger) Brown. Lucy was a devoted homemaker all her life and loved caring for her family, […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Brenda King Brenda (Sexton) King of Liberty passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday December 7, 2024 at the age of 71. Brenda was born on View full obituary — (Posted December 9, 2024)
William “Bill” Dawson Sr. William “Bill” D. Dawson Sr., 68 of Connersville passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born on March 10, 1956, in Connersville to View full obituary — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Duane B. Farley Duane B. Farley, 87, of New Castle, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday morning, December 6th, 2024. He was born on May 30th, 1937, in New Castle to the late Alvin Farley and Julia (Jackson) Farley.  Duane was a lifelong resident of New Castle and graduated from New Castle […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Linda G. Girot Linda G. Girot, 79, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1945 in Conway, Arkansas, an only child of James J. and Betty Sue Browning Jones. Linda attended Indiana University, earning her bachelor’s in education and later attended Ball State University receiving her master’s in education. […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Shirley Ann Reece RICHMOND, Ind. – Shirley Ann Reece, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus with her children at her side. Born on January 15, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert E. and Catherine L. Murray, Shirley spent most of her life in the area, enriching […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Don L. “Dolly” Dalton Don L. “Dolly” Dalton, 89, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home. He was born February 20, 1935 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Robert and Wilma (Cross) Dalton. Don retired from Avesta Sheffield (formerly Ingersoll Steel) in 2000 after over 30 years of service. He had also […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
Jeffery Patrick Jeffery Patrick, 63, of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born November 1, 1961 in Rushville to Graydon and Virgie L. (Logan) Patrick. Jeff was a 1981 graduate of Knightstown High School. He worked for many years with his uncle, Norman Patrick, selling furniture. He was […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
John J. “Jerry” Maloney John J. “Jerry” Maloney, 95, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 30, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary Elizabeth (Gough) Maloney, Jr. Jerry packed a whole lot of living into 95 years. His first job was a paper route […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
Cindy D. Coyle Cindy D. Coyle age 59 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Vancrest of Eaton, OH. Born on January 29, 1964, in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. & Donna L. (Ullery) Heitzman. Cindy had formerly lived in Tipp City, Ohio and moved to Eaton […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
Dorothy Carpenter CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Dorothy Marie Carpenter, 90, passed away Friday morning December 6, 2024 with loved ones at her side at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana.  A daughter of the late Charlie and Gladys (Melton) Query, Dorothy was born on March 16, 1934 at home near New Lisbon in Henry County Indiana.  She was a graduate […] — (Posted December 7, 2024)