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.
Randy Allen Asberry Randy A. Asberry, 62, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born December 21, 1961, in New Castle, IN. Randy was a 1981 graduate of New Castle High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and golfing. Randy was an industrial […] — (Posted March 29, 2024)
Devin Alexander Carter Devin Alexander Carter, 28, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Sydney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born July 8, 1995, in Cincinnati, OH, a son of Victor Boyd Carter and Tara Lane (Baker) Carter. Very outgoing, Devin attended New Castle Schools and was “loud and proud”, as his […] — (Posted March 29, 2024)
Patricia “Patty” Ann Fisher Patricia “Patty” Ann Fisher, 84, of Fountain City Indiana, passed away March 25, 2024 at Rose Bud facility surrounded by her family. Patty was born to William and Florence Hueing on May 19, 1939. She was the second oldest of their four children. She was married to James William Fisher (deceased). Patty is surpassed in […] — (Posted March 29, 2024)
James R. Whittaker James R. “Jim” Whittaker, age 87, of Greenville, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Hospice Care Center at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH.  He was born on July 3, 1936 in Greenville to the late James Russell and Iva Pearl Whittaker.  Jim worked and retired […] — (Posted March 29, 2024)
Dr. Stanley “Stan” Robert Chmielewski Dr. Stanley “Stan” Robert Chmielewski, age 80, of Nokomis, Florida, died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024. Born on September 7, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Stanley and Mary (Dudon) Chmielewski. Stan grew up in Dayton. He attended Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, where he played baseball and football. He graduated […] — (Posted March 29, 2024)
Nora Lane Mason Nora Lane Mason, 85, of New Castle, passed away late Wednesday evening, March 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 6, 1939, at home in New Castle, a daughter of the late Wyatt and Ina (Carnes) Jeffries. Nora worked at Chrysler Corporation in New Castle for many years, retiring in […] — (Posted March 28, 2024)
Tom Pipenger CENTERVILLE – Thomas Lee “Tom” Pipenger, 60, a lifelong resident of Centerville, passed away Sunday, March 24th, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Tom was born on April 23rd, 1963, to the late Larry and Shirley (Nelson) Pipenger at Reid Health in Richmond. He graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 1981. Tom worked at […] — (Posted March 28, 2024)
Malakai Longo CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Malakai Logan Michael Longo, son of Jacob Alan Longo and Halle Inez Swigart was stillborn on Tuesday evening March 26, 2024 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana.             Malakai is survived by his parents; his big brother, Jackson Swigart; maternal grandpa, Jay Swigart; paternal grandparents, Joni Jennings and Ron Longo; maternal […] — (Posted March 28, 2024)
Dr. Sam Abram Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted March 27, 2024)
Thomas Vincent Salkoski Thomas Vincent Salkoski passed away on March 21, 2024, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was 63. Tom was born on December 8, 1960, in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. He was the third son of Ted and Dolores “Sue” (Carey) Salkoski, and the little brother to Teddy and Todd. For a few years, Tom […] — (Posted March 27, 2024)
Alvin Haynes Jones Alvin Haynes Jones, age 72, of Richmond, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1951, in View full obituary — (Posted March 26, 2024)
Maxine E. Edwards Maxine E. Edwards, 92, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born September 29, 1931 in Windy, KY, to the late Joseph B. and Iva Bertram. She and her late husband, Fred Edwards were united in marriage on November 26, 1949. She retired from the New […] — (Posted March 26, 2024)
Byron Eugene Wadsworth Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Byron Eugene Wadsworth Sr., age 101, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Rosebud Village Nursing Home. Born December 2, 1922, in Lynn, Indiana, to Clyde and Grace Maines Wadsworth, Byron was a life-long resident of this area. He graduated from Boston High School in 1942 and lived in Boston […] — (Posted March 26, 2024)
Glenwood King Glenwood King Glenwood King 84 of Lynn died at home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2024. He was born July 26, 1939, in View full obituary — (Posted March 26, 2024)
Jerry Belcher Jerry Belcher, 69 of New Castle, passed away on Monday March 25, 2024, at his home. He was born June 11, 1954, in Rapid City, SD to the late Joe & Patsy (Delaware) Belcher. Jerry was a man’s man and loved anything outdoors. From camping, to riding his motorcycle or the ever-common fishing trips, if […] — (Posted March 26, 2024)
Joseph Schultz It is with profound sadness that the family of Joseph “Joe” Theodore Schultz of Fayette County announce his sudden passing on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was 69 years old. Joe was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 1, 1955 to Bernard T. (Bernie) and Mary E. (Bunzendahl) Schultz. He was the first born in […] — (Posted March 26, 2024)
David Heindl David E. Heindl, age 74, of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his residence.  He was born May 16, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Arthur J. Heindl, Jr. and Lucille A. (Wysong) Heindl.  David was a 1967 graduate of Twin Valley South High School, following which he attended […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Marvin Longnecker CAMBRIDGE CITY- Marvin Allen Longnecker, 86 passed away at The Waters of New Castle, early Saturday morning March 23, 2024. A son of the late Norman and Alice E. Johnson Longnecker, Marvin was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on January 10, 1938. He was a lifelong Cambridge City resident and graduated from Lincoln High School. […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Marta Fast HAGERSTOWN – Marta Kaye Fast, 53, formerly of Hagerstown, IN, passed into eternity Sunday evening, March 24, 2024. Marta was the victim of Systemic Lupus. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of Bob and Dixie Fast. She came to Hagerstown in 1973. Marta was a graduate of Hagerstown High School (1988), I.U. […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Luid West, Jr. Luid J. “Rusty” West Jr., age 66, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home. He was born April 8, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Luid West Jr & Neva (Kidd) West. Rusty proudly served his country in the US Army in 1975 and later as a […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Thomas H. Collins Thomas “Tom” H. Collins, 87, of Connersville went home to be with his Lord, Saturday morning, March 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Reid Health of Richmond, Indiana. One of four children of Zeral and Ruth Carpenter Collins. Tom was born October 11, 1936, in Knox County, Kentucky and with his family they […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Elizabeth “Libby” Taylor Elizabeth “Libby” Taylor, 70, of Greenfield formerly of New Castle passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home. She was born March 4, 1954 in New Castle to the late James and Martha Connerly. Libby loved being with her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and cats. She had a passion for […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Tonya Renee Mills Tonya Renee Mills, of Cambridge City passed away peacefully on Friday March 21, 2024 at Reid Richmond, at the age of 55. She was born View full obituary — (Posted March 25, 2024)
John Joseph Wilhelm John “Willie” Joseph Wilhelm, 81, of Connersville passed away Saturday morning, March 23, 2024 at I.U. Methodist Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born September 20, 1942 in Connersville, Indiana, the youngest of two children of George and Helen Meyer Wilhem and was a graduate of Connersville High School with the class of 1961. […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Vickey Sue Weaver Vickey Sue Weaver, age 72 passed away at her home after an extended illness with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 15, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana to Harvey and Vela (Southerland) Denney. She was a devoted wife of almost 44 years to Kenneth Weaver, whom she married on April […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Rachel A. Brouse RICHMOND, IN– Rachel A. Brouse, age 86, of formerly of Richmond, IN; most recently of Morehead, Kentucky, died unexpectedly March 22, 2024, at St. Claire Healthcare, Morehead, KY. Born April 27, 1937, in Randolph County, Indiana to Charles Lewis and Martha Albertson Lewis, Rachel has lived in this community since high school. She was a […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Doris E Akers Doris Frost Akers, 83, of New Castle passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Monday, March 25, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare in Muncie. She was born March 12, 1941, in Los Angeles, California to the late Obie & Estelle (McIver) Frost. Doris worked for the state of Indiana as an accountant for the New […] — (Posted March 25, 2024)
Rick Lee Weimer Rick Lee Weimer, 64 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Greenbriar Nursing Home. Born on Mary 14, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Rick had worked for Jack’s Auto Wash in Brookville, Ohio. Rick was a 1977 graduate of Brookville High School, he loved playing cards at the VFW #3288 in Brookville, belonged to […] — (Posted March 24, 2024)
Dana J. Smith Dana J. Smith, age 65, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. Born in Dayton, OH to her loving parents Donald and Blanch Smith, Dana's presence in this world brought light and joy to all those around her.   Throughout her lifetime, Dana wore many hats.  She had a passion for animals […] — (Posted March 23, 2024)
Wlliam A. DeVinney William Allen DeVinney, 72, of Hagerstown, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Connersville on September 14, 1951 to Carl and Phyllis (Quigley) DeVinney, and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Bill was a farmer and a former member of Hagerstown Volunteer Fire Dept. […] — (Posted March 23, 2024)