Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Anthony Trieschman Anthony W. Trieschman, 54, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born December 27, 1971, in New Castle to Bruce and Mary Trieschman. Tony enjoyed taking care of his animals and going to the Sale Barn in Knightstown. He retired from techcastings in Shirley, IN. Tony is survived by children […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

JoAnne Ritter On December 23. 2025, one month before her 101st birthday, JoAnne Fields-Ritter, of Liberty, Indiana, went to her eternal home in Heaven. JoAnne was born View full obituary — (Posted January 9, 2026)

Billy Edwards Billy R. Edwards, 80, of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, January 7 at Reid Health. Billy was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 25, 1945, the son of Ross & Nellie Grace Galloway Edwards. Billy was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, serving aboard the USS Princeton and later the USS Kitty Hawk. […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

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Ralph E. Dove Ralph E. Dove, age 90 of Brookville, Ohio, formerly of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Spring Hills – Middletown. Born on December 1, 1935 in Port Huron, Michigan, he was the son of the late John H. and Louisa (Campbell) Dove. Ralph retired from General Motors in Dayton and had also worked for […] — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Jack Wesley Wright Jack Wesley Wright, 89, formerly of Richmond and living in Monticello, Indiana, died on January 7, 2026 at home. He was born February 15, 1936, View full obituary — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Tom Spike It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the sudden passing of Thomas E. Spike on January 6, 2026. Tom was born March 4, 1947, to Cyril and Myra Oulmann Spike in Owosso, Michigan. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Dairy Science from Michigan State University in 1969 and his […] — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Joyce B. Hall Joyce B. Hall, 92, passed away January 7, 2026 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born September 3, 1933 in Pendleton, Indiana to James C. and Bertha (Hayden) Bradley. Joyce graduated from Pendleton High School in 1951. She was married to Jack R. Milner in 1952 and moved to New Castle […] — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Carol Louise Cline Schoos Carol Louise Cline Schoos, 77, of Losantville, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. She was born in Portland, IN, on March 19, 1948, to the late Lawrence Edwin and Clara Lucille (Thomas) Hiler. Family was at the heart of Carol’s existence, guiding her actions and decisions. Despite the geographical distances that sometimes separated her […] — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Elaine Gambill Elaine Kay Hammond Gambill of Cambridge City, passed away January 7, 2026 at home after battling with cancer. She was born on May 30, 1965 in Connersville, Indiana to Phillip & Nancy Hammond and lived her life in the Wayne County area. After graduation from Lincoln High School in 1983, she served as a Licensed […] — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Charles David Mustard RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles David Mustard, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born August 8, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Earl and Agnes M. Richardson Mustard, Charles lived in this community his whole life. He was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School and was a […] — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Larry Gene Bowlin Larry Gene Bowlin, 81 of Lewisville passed away Wednesday, January 7 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Larry was born April 18, 1944 in Highway, Kentucky, the son of the late Thomas Paul and Hettie V. (Vincent) Bowlin. Larry was a 1962 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. On August […] — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Pamela Stubbs Pamela “Pam” Stubbs passed away on Monday January 5, 2026 at the Rosebud Village in Richmond at the age of 72. Pam was born in View full obituary — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Gary Greenwald RICHMOND, Ind. – Gary Greenwald, 83, of Clio MI, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died on January 3, 2026, at Great Lakes Rehabilitation in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born February 13, 1942, to Elmer and Elizabeth Turner Greenwald in Holly Michigan. He was a 1960 graduate of Holly high school and entered the US Navy upon […] — (Posted January 8, 2026)

Wanda Philpott Wanda Philpott, 86, of Richmond, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born on January 2, 1940, View full obituary — (Posted January 7, 2026)

Gloria J Murray Gloria J. Murray passed away at Reid Health in Richmond, IN on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 73. Gloria was born in View full obituary — (Posted January 7, 2026)

Gregory A. Benson Gregory “Greg” A. Benson, 62, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 following an extended illness. He was born February 13, 1963 in New Castle to the late Clinton L. and Gola L. (Davis) Benson. Greg was a talented, self-taught musician. He loved playing the guitar and helping others learn to play. He […] — (Posted January 7, 2026)

Aleta Collins RICHMOND, Ind. – Aleta Collins, age 87, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed into eternity Saturday, January 3, 2026, peacefully from natural causes. Aleta was born August 8, 1938, in Byrdstown, Pickett Co., TN. to Mary Jennings. She attended the Red Hill School and graduated in 1956 from Pickett County Tennessee High School. Aleta was a […] — (Posted January 7, 2026)

Charles Craig Charles Darwin Craig, 78, passed away at his home on December 20th, 2025 of natural causes. Born June 22nd, 1947 in Richmond Indiana, he was the son of William Webster and Suzanne Marie (Cochinard) Craig. He was a loving father, brother and son. He is survived by his life partner Marlene Winters; son Nathan; daughter […] — (Posted January 7, 2026)

Phyllis A. Camden Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 7, 2026)

Lynda Sue (Ford) South Lynda Sue (Ford) South, 79, of New Castle, passed away, December 31, 2025, at Henry Community Health.She is survived by her son, James (Monique) South; her grandchildren, Blake Whitehead, Jonathan Catron, Dalton South, Charity South, and Kaci (James) Pate; seven great-grandchildr… — (Posted January 7, 2026)

Bradley Scott Ridge Bradley Scott Ridge, 55, of Greens Fork, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Richmond on July 3,1970 to Jerry and Sue Ridge.Brad was a 1988 graduate of Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, and dedicated his life to… — (Posted January 7, 2026)

John C. Downey John C. Downey passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Stella G. Eby Stella G. Eby, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born April 4, 1931 in Means, KY to the late Raleigh and Rosalee (Neal) Goodpaster. Stella grew up a sharecropper’s daughter in Williamstown, KY. She was very artistic and could do just about anything she put her mind […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Cheryl Cockefair Cheryl Cockefair of Rushville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 3, 2026, at the age of 68. Cheryl was born in Connersville, IN on February View full obituary — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Marilyn J. Brown Marilyn J. Brown, age 86 of New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. Marilyn was born on January 24, 1939, in Preble County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Forrest Lawrence & Mabel L. (Schneider) Campbell. Marilyn was a 1957 Jackson High School graduate and President […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Jill Louise Sharp Jill Louise Sharp, 60, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 9, 1965 in Greenfield, the daughter of Robert Hugh and Betty (Sylvester) Grandison. Jill was employed as a private client account manager with AJ Gallagher Insurance in Nashville, TN. She held CIC, CRM, […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Michelle Haggard Michelle A. Haggard, 58, of New Castle, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Henry Community Health Center in New Castle. She was born January 20, 1967, in New Castle, IN to Michael and Elizabeth (Dickerson) Teague. Michelle was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and worked at the Mooreland Animal Hospital for […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Steve Bennett Steve Bennett, 60, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning, January 5, 2026, at Heritage House of Connersville, following a courageous five-year battle with brain cancer. One of two children of Amos and Juanita Truman Bennett, Steve was born on April 20, 1965, in Connersville. He was a proud 1983 graduate of Connersville High School and […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Janet Swim Janet Swim passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Myra Lynn Razor Myra Lynn Razor, 62, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born January 25, 1963 in New Castle to Willard and Patricia (Crawford) Madden. Myra was formerly employed at Becker Brother’s Master Market and then at Wal-Mart in New Castle where she worked […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)