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.
Jana Carpenter
Jana Jo Carpenter, 73, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on November 26, 2025, after a brief week-long stay in hospice care at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond, Indiana. For the past decade, Brickyard had been her home – its staff and residents becoming treasured friends who felt like family. […] — (Posted November 28, 2025)
Mary Alice Ellis
Mary Alice Ellis, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 26 at Arbor Trace. She was born on July 25, 1931, to John Garton and Louise Burgess View full obituary — (Posted November 26, 2025)
Barbara Nugent
Barbara Nugent passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted November 25, 2025)
Rosalee Carol O’Conner
Rosalee Carol O’Conner passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted November 25, 2025)
Terry Lee Goforth
Terry Lee Goforth, 76, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, following a brief illness. Born on October 7, 1949, in Winchester, Indiana, Terry was the beloved son of the l… — (Posted November 25, 2025)
Jean Ann Clevenger
Jean Ann Clevenger, 84, of Losantville, died Friday, November 21, 2025, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center, New Castle.Jean Ann was born in Anderson on June 11, 1941, the fourth of five children to Kenneth and Geneva (Davis) Cox. Before graduating from Daleville High School, sh… — (Posted November 25, 2025)
Carol L McLaughlin
Carol L. McLaughlin of West College Corner, IN passed way unexpectedly on November 24, 2025, at the age of 72. Carol was born in Hamilton, View full obituary — (Posted November 25, 2025)
Jean Ann Clevenger
Jean Ann Clevenger, 84, of Losantville, died Friday, November 21, 2025, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center, New Castle.Jean Ann was born in Anderson on June 11, 1941, the fourth of five children to Kenneth and Geneva (Davis) Cox. Before graduating from Daleville High School, sh… — (Posted November 25, 2025)
Green Bailey Gross Jr.
Green Bailey Gross Jr., 77 of Titusville, Florida formally of Richmond passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Full obituary coming soon. Family and Friends View full obituary — (Posted November 25, 2025)
Betty Joslin
Mt. Auburn- Betty Lou Joslin, 92, of Mt. Auburn, passed away early Saturday morning November 22nd , 2025. Betty was born on March 14th, 1933, in Milton, Indiana. She lived a life marked by her steadfast devotion to God, and her family. Betty was known for her dedication to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren […] — (Posted November 24, 2025)
Elizabeth Louise Dooley
Elizabeth Louise Dooley, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on November 23rd, 2025. She was born December 10th, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter View full obituary — (Posted November 24, 2025)
Jon Beeson
Jon Robert Beeson: A Life of Service, Leadership and Devotion Jon Robert Beeson, age 84, passed away peacefully in Springdale, Ohio, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. His life was an example of service to his nation, faith and community, marked by a deep commitment to developing young men into outstanding citizens. […] — (Posted November 24, 2025)
Maria Jones
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Louise Jones, age 23, on November 10, 2025. Maria was born in Thane, Maharashtra, India, on February 20, 2002. She was brought to the United States and adopted by the Jones family in 2004. Maria was born with sickle cell disease and, in […] — (Posted November 24, 2025)
