Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Orville Lee Cottongim Orville Lee Cottongim, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Arbor Trace. Born January 24, 1942, in Manchester, Kentucky, to Carlyle and Mary Jarvis Cottongim, Orville lived in this community most of his life. Orville worked as a painter/welder foreman for JM Hutton and Wallace Metal. He enjoyed fishing, camping and […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Reverend Paul J. Baty Reverend Paul J. Baty, 85, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord he so faithfully loved and served on the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. Paul was born November 30, 1940, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Charles E. Batyan… — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Susan Marie Harding Susan Marie Harding, 74, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at her residence. One of six children of Jesse and Margaret Nobbe Welch, Susan was born on February 9, 1952, in Connersville. She attended Connersville schools and was a proud 1971 graduate of Connersville High School. For nearly 30 years, Susan was […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Guts Gray Gary Alexander “Guts” Gray, 69, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at I.U. Health in Indianapolis, surrounded by his family. Gary had been battling acute myeloid leukemia since February 2025. He was born on December 8, 1956, in Connersville, the son of Roy A. (Kilroy) and Carolyn Pate Gray. He grew up in […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Brian Mundhenk Brian Keith Mundhenk, age 30, passed away at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 16, 2026. Born in Richmond, Indiana, Brian was a View full obituary — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Shirley A. Nobbe Shirley A. (Loper) Nobbe, age 90, of Connersville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Reid Hospital, surrounded by loving family members, following a brief illness. Born November 28th, 1935 on Thanksgiving Day to Mary Edna Rinehart Loper and Charles Carlton Loper. She was the third of five children. […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Peggy Colleen Black RICHMOND, IN– Peggy Colleen Black, age 96, passed away peacefully the evening of February 25, 2026, at Arbor Trace Living Community. Peggy was born on July 16, 1929, to Horace R Harris and N. Madonna Driver Wright in Winchester, Indiana. Peggy retired from NATCO and moved from Richmond, IN. to Brooksville, FL. in 1994, relocating […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Thomas E. Kanke RICHMOND, IN– Thomas E. Kanke, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Reid Health. Born October 17, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edwin and Edith Stubbs Kanke, Thomas lived in this community his whole life. He was a high school graduate and retired as a tool & die maker for Belden […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Marilyn June Stevens RICHMOND, IN– Marilyn June Stevens, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Reid Health. Born June 3, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard and Mildred Bettenbroke Porter, Marilyn lived in this community all of her life. She attended Richmond High School and retired from accounting at Sears after more than 30 […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Rev. Paul J. Baty Reverend Paul J. Baty, 85, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord he so faithfully loved and served on the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. Paul was born November 30, 1940, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Charles E. Baty… — (Posted March 1, 2026)

Neva L Anderson Neva L Anderson passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted February 28, 2026)

Nancy Smith Centerville – Nancy Lee Stone Smith, 82, of Centerville peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her home in the early morning hours of February 25, 2026, following a short illness. Born to the late Claude and Florence Stone on March 5th, 1943. Nancy grew up in Bath, Indiana and retired from Visteon Manufacturing in […] — (Posted February 28, 2026)

Tandy Adams Obituary is pending Friends and family may gather at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, Connersville, on Thursday March 5, 2026, from 5:00 View full obituary — (Posted February 27, 2026)

Lillian Elaine O’Neal Lillian Elaine O’Neal of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Columbus, IN at the age of 77. Elaine was born in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted February 27, 2026)

Virginia Rae “Ginger Roberts Virginia Rae (Ginger) Roberts passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Richmond, Indiana, after a brief illness. She and her late husband, Dick, View full obituary — (Posted February 27, 2026)

Gale Keith Russell RICHMOND, IN– GALE KEITH RUSSELL – July 20, 1950 – February 24, 2026 Gale Keith Russell, father of two, friend to many, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Reid Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Toledo, Ohio on July 20, 1950, Gale had called Richmond home for most of his 75 years, and […] — (Posted February 27, 2026)

Michael G. Haynes RICHMOND, IN– Michael G. Haynes, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at home. Born July 31, 1956, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jerry Richard and Beulah Joyce Mikesell Haynes, Michael lived in this community most of his life. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and worked as a shipping […] — (Posted February 27, 2026)

Daryl Floyd Orebaugh Obituary and arrangements pending… View full obituary — (Posted February 27, 2026)

James “Mike” Wiles James “Mike” Wiles, age 72, of Camden, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born on September 21, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH. Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a hard worker and retired from Titan Transfer as a […] — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Steve Alonzo Clark Steve Alonzo Clark, 72, of Albany, Kentucky, formerly of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly February 21, 2026.He was born on September 26, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Lowell Elvin and Aileen Eva (Guffey) Clark.Services will be held at 12:45 pm on Friday, February… — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Barry “Tank” Tankersley Barry “Tank” Tankersley, age 63, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on April 24, 1962, in Bunker Hill, Indiana, to the late Ronald Tankersley and Wanda (Daugherty) Christison. In addition to his father and mother, Barry was preceded in death by […] — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Rowena Hammontree Smith RICHMOND, IN– Rowena Hammontree Smith, age 100, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at home. Born July 27, 1925, in Richmond, Indiana, to Foute and Iva L. Woods Hammontree, Rowena lived in this community most of her life. She was a 1944 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Indiana University. Rowena worked […] — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Ricky Lew Reece Ricky Lew “Rick” Reece was born in Richmond on October 21, 1946. He was a 1965 graduate of Richmond Senior High School and was an View full obituary — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Charlotte Ann Telker Charlotte Ann Telker, 90, of Brownsville, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Connersville. A daughter of Kermit and Mildred Gettinger May, Charlotte was born on July 3, 1935, in Fayette County. She grew up in the area and was a proud 1953 graduate of Brownsville High School. […] — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Linda Staley Linda Kay Staley, affectionally known to her friends and family as “the Gardener” or Linda Lou, entered eternal life on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 68, at her home in Cambridge City, Indiana, with her daughters and husband by her side, after a courageous and dignified battle with lung cancer. Born on November 15, 1957 to Douglas H. Staley and Viola K. … — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Patricia Ann Mink Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Jacqueline Stanley Jacqueline Stanley, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 13, 2026. Full Obituary is forthcoming. View full obituary — (Posted February 26, 2026)

Marilyn L. Foster Marilyn L. Foster, age 84, of Greenville, OH passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on October 19, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Howard and Evelyn (Duber) Knabelkamp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gene E. […] — (Posted February 25, 2026)

Kimberly S. Stevens Kimberly S. Stevens, age 67, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born September 6, 1958 in Troy, OH. Kim was a 1976 graduate of Eaton High School and worked at Parker-Hannifin Corporation in Eaton for many years. She always enjoyed her time […] — (Posted February 25, 2026)

Murlene Smith Murlene Harper Smith, 91, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on February 25, 2026, following a long illness. She was born January 7, 1935, in West View full obituary — (Posted February 25, 2026)