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.
Kathy Dianne (Edwards) Dalrymple Kathy Diane (Edwards) Dalrymple, age 70, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026. Born on April 30, 1956, in New Castle, Kathy lived a life full of love, laughter, adventure, and compassion for others. Kathy was reunited in heaven with her beloved youngest son, Kelly Pierce, her sister Cheryl Lowery, her […] — (Posted May 19, 2026)
Butch Hendershot Cambridge City – Butch Hendershot, 76, a longtime resident of Cambridge City, Indianapassed away at his home the afternoon of Sunday May 17th, 2026. A son of the late Ferrel and Hasseltine (Halcomb) Hendershot, Butch was born in Connersville, Indiana on June 8th, 1949. He worked as a truck driver and as an equipment operator, […] — (Posted May 19, 2026)
Rebekah F. Fisher Rebekah F. Fisher passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted May 19, 2026)
Mary Ann Clouse Mary Ann Clouse, 53, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 14, 1972, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Connie Reese. Mary Ann grew up in Blountsville, Indiana and attended Union School Corporation in Modoc, Indiana. She was currently residing in Richmond, […] — (Posted May 19, 2026)
Patricia Kay Eliza Baker Kay E. Baker passed away peacefully after a short, but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family. She went to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and unwavering love for those around her. Kay was born to Beth L. Pyrtle (Gibson) and the late Ivan B. […] — (Posted May 18, 2026)
Peggy Sue Coyle Peggy Sue Coyle passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted May 18, 2026)
Peggy N. Carpenter Peggy N. Carpenter, 78, of rural Henry County passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 16, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 27, 1947 in Muncie to the late James and Janice Stevenson. She attended Center High School in Muncie. Throughout her life, she nurtured a genuine passion for caring for animals, alongside a love […] — (Posted May 18, 2026)
George I. Prater George I. Prater, 46 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Kettering Health – Preble in Eaton. Born on July 28, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio. George served Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio as the Road Supervisor and Cemetery Sexton. He was 1998 graduate of Tri-County North High School, raised and showed […] — (Posted May 18, 2026)
Mary E. Caldwell Mary E. Caldwell passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted May 18, 2026)
Lucile Steele Lucile Steele, 92 of Laurel went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on December 12, 1933 in Booneville, Kentucky to Edward Gay and Jessie Barrett Gay. She married David W. Steele on October 10, 1952. Together they were blessed with 4 children. Lucile was a strong and […] — (Posted May 18, 2026)
Fran E. Chomel Francis E. Chomel passed away at The Springs in Richmond, IN on May 13, 2026, at the age of 96. Fran was born in Connersville, IN on June 17, 1929, the son of Charles Walter and Anna Carl Chomel. Fran graduated from Connersville High School in the Class of 1947. He served in the United […] — (Posted May 18, 2026)
Kipp Adam Huth Kipp Adam Huth, 64, of Springport, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on September 19, 1961, in New Castle to the late Robert and Janet (Bishop) Huth. Kipp was a 1980 graduate of Blue River High School. In his youth, he earned the distinguished rank […] — (Posted May 18, 2026)
Sharon Adams Sharon Adams, 82, of Brownsville went home to hug Jesus on Friday, May 15, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1943 in Connersville to Grant Jones and Kamilla Bills Jones. On September 24, 1961 she married Bill Adams, they were able to spend 36 years together before he passed away on April 8, 1997. […] — (Posted May 18, 2026)
Daniel R. “Dan” Speck Daniel R. “Dan” Speck, 76, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Bennett Reeves and Eva Veo (Little) Speck. A 1968 graduate of New Castle Chrysler Hi… — (Posted May 17, 2026)
Robert W. Alexander III Robert W. Alexander III, 79 of Richmond, Indiana passed away on May 16, 2026. He was born July 7, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Robert W. Alexander Jr. and Mary Lois Alexander. — (Posted May 17, 2026)
Adam Joseph Groves Adam Joseph Groves, age 41, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2026. Adam was born on February 10, 1985, and raised in Richmond to Dennis Hollingsworth and Teddi Groves Hines. He worked at Phillips Tubs, Wal-Mart, in TLE, SunCall, Dots Foods, and DoorDash. He was a backyard misc auto care and Foraken Forest. […] — (Posted May 16, 2026)
Joseph Frank Ference, Jr. Joseph F. Ference, Jr. of Connersville passed away on May 15, 2026, while a patient of Ried Health in Richmond at the age of 76. Joseph was born in Trenton, New Jersey on December 2, 1949, the son of Joseph Frank Ference, Sr. and Florence Turburt Ference. He served in the United States Army for […] — (Posted May 16, 2026)
Jennifer Lee Janssen Obituary and arrangements pending… — (Posted May 16, 2026)
William (Bill) Bertsch William O. Bertsch 88, of Connersvillle, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 . He was born July 5, 1937 in Wayne County, Indiana. He was one of three sons of Arthur and Mildred (Rambo) Bertsch. On August 3, 1958 he married Judith Hormel. They were married for 58 years. She preceded him in […] — (Posted May 15, 2026)
Donald “Don” Cummings Donald “Don” Cummings, 90, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Henry Community Health. He was born in Clinton County, Kentucky on August 23, 1935, a son of the late John I. and Minnie Lee Garrett Cummings. Don was a 1954 graduate of Straughn High School where he lettered four years […] — (Posted May 15, 2026)
Betty J. Compton Betty J. Compton age 87, of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Greenbrier Care Community in Eaton, Ohio. Betty was born on August 10, 1938, in West Liberty, Kentucky, the daughter of the late James O. & Myrtle Lou (Gibson) Watkins. She has lived in Preble County for most of her life. Preceded […] — (Posted May 15, 2026)
Toni Lynn Ward Toni Lynn Ward, 72, of New Castle, passed away on May 13, 2026 at Henry Community Hospital. She was born on January 30, 1954, in New Castle, to the late Harry and Virginia Sue (DeHart) Roseberry. A proud 1972 graduate of Blue River High School, Toni embarked on a career at Allegheny Ludlum. Toni possessed […] — (Posted May 15, 2026)
Keith Doub Franklin Keith Doub, 84, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Thursday afternoon in Hickory Creek Nursing Home where he had been a patient for 15 months. He is the son of Paul Franklin Doub and Claire Ruth Glisson Doub. He was one of three children having an older sister, Janice Lee (Robert) Gough, and younger […] — (Posted May 15, 2026)
Richard Lee Sheffler Falmouth – Richard Lee Sheffler went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning May 12th, 2026, at the age of 92. Lee, as most people knew him, was born in Sullivan County Indiana on January 7th, 1934. He grew up on his parents’ farm in Indiana with his 3 brothers. At Carlisle-Haddon High […] — (Posted May 15, 2026)
Michael Jay Marshall, Sr. Obituary and Arrangements Pending — (Posted May 15, 2026)
Goldie Martin Goldie Martin passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted May 14, 2026)
Sabra Inalee Neel Sabra Inalee Neel, 84, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2026, at Stonebrook in New Castle. She was born on October 30, 1941, in New Castle to the late Jesse and Audie (Booher) Ewing. A 1959 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Sabra enjoyed gardening, canning and crafting. In her earlier […] — (Posted May 14, 2026)
James Willie Bledsoe Jr. Obituary and arrangements pending… — (Posted May 14, 2026)
Jeffrey Duncan Knipp Jeffrey D. Knipp, age 66, passed away May 8th, 2026, at his home in Lynn, Indiana. He was born November 3rd, 1959, in Winchester, Indiana, son of John D. Knipp and Shirley E. Knipp (Ellington). Jeff was a graduate of Northeastern High School, after high school he joined the Navy where he specialized in jet […] — (Posted May 14, 2026)
Sarah Elizabeth Counceller Sarah Elizabeth Counceller, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1991 in Connersville to Joseph Counceller and Michelle Pierce Counceller. Sarah graduated from Connersville Senior High School in 2010. In her younger years she worked at Showtime Cinema Movie Theater. She then dedicated her life to waitressing […] — (Posted May 14, 2026)