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.
Joyce Ann “Trudy” Titus Joyce A. Titus, 85, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 20, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1940, to the late Leslie and Gertrude “Trudy” Martin. She attended and graduated from Centerville High School, Centerville, IN. She was a proud retiree of ALCOA/SILGAN after 43 years of service. Joyce enjoyed […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Darlene Fay Overholt Darlene Fay (Marburger) Overholt, age 75, beloved mother and grandmother passed away, at her home on March 20, 2026 at 2:14 A.M., surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Leaving a void that her family cannot fill. Darlene was born in Lewisburg, Ohio on February 9, 1951 to William and Freda Marburger. She attended Twin Valley […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Lois Marie Fairchild Lois Marie Fairchild, 70, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her residence. Lois was born on April 22, 1955, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a daughter of Jerome George Hemauer and Dorothy Jane (Kobriger) Hemauer. Known to many by her nickname “Battle”, to the contrary Lois had a contagious smile and […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
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Lois I. Brown Lois I. Brown, 100, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on June 24, 1925 in Philadelphia, Missouri, a daughter to Marion and Allie (Lewis) Elwood. She was one of seven children, three brothers and three sisters, all who preceded her in death. During World […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Wanda J. Murphy Wanda J. Murphy, 90, of Straughn, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 17, 1936, in Hagerstown, Indiana. Wanda like to travel and fishing. She loved all her pets especially her dogs, with her favorite dog being Pretty Boy, but most importantly time with her […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Leann Stolle-Jackson Leann Nicole Stolle-Jackson, 31, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away on March 19, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on November 26, 1994, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to her mother, Melissa Kay (Snyder) Jackson, and her father, Shawn Jackson. Leann was a 2013 graduate of Lincoln High School in Wayne County. She made […] — (Posted March 20, 2026)
Roy K. Hunteman Roy K. Hunteman, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home. Born August 18, 1941, in Benham, Indiana, to LeRoy and Mary Gladys Tingle Hunteman, Roy lived most of his life in this community. He graduated from Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis in 1959. Roy graduated in 1963 from DePauw, where […] — (Posted March 20, 2026)
Danny Williams Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted March 20, 2026)
Mabel Mae Smith Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Glenda May Thompson Glenda May Thompson, 77, passed away on March 19, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1948, in New Castle, to the late Glenn Thompson and Betty (Wiley) Roland. A 1966 graduate of Knightstown High School, where she was a proud member of the honor society, Glenda exhibited the intelligence and determination that would shape […] — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Julianne Egner Julianne Egner, age 76, of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren in Middletown, Ohio. Born on September 22, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter the late Chester N. & Mary J. (Sabo) Welz, Sr. She worked at Dayton Flex for 20 […] — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Anna Weston NEW CASTLE- Anna Maria Weston,68, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away early Wednesday morning March 18, 2026 at the Willows of New Castle where she had been a resident for several months.  A daughter of the late William Joseph and Frances Yvonne (Huskey) Haler, Anna was born in Richmond, Indiana on Novemver 30, 1957.  She […] — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Cheryl Ann Lewis Cheryl Ann Lewis, 60, of Connersville, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026, at her residence. One of six children of Jack Lee and Linda Lou Armbrecht Lewis, Cheryl was born on August 10, 1965, in Connersville. She was a proud 1984 graduate of Connersville High School. In her 20s, Cheryl lived in Winona Lake […] — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Brenda Sue Bayer Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Christopher H. Beeson Christopher H. Beeson passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Carol Ann McDermitt Carol Ann McDermitt, age 85, of New Paris, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on April 7, 1940, in Fort Wayne, IN. Carol worked as a secretary and skilled typist for Belden Corp. in Richmond for 32 years; after retiring, she worked at Dillard’s for a […] — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Randy Gruelich Randy Greulich, age 76, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from a stroke, a complication of Stage 4 Lung Cancer at Reid View full obituary — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Arthur Ray Johnson Jr. Arthur Ray Johnson Jr., 61, passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 15, 2026, at Reid Health Connersville. Arthur was a self-employed diesel mechanic for many years, working throughout Indianapolis, Richmond, and the surrounding area. In his leisure time he was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his father, Arthur Ray Johnson Sr., of Indianapolis; a son Kevin […] — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Jeffery Alan Ellington Jeffery Alan Ellington passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Kimberly S. Johnson Kimberly S. (Hawley) Johnson age 65 of Eaton, Ohio died Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on August 9, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bruce R. & Elaine R. (Tucker) Hawley. Kimberly was a 1978 Eaton High School graduate, active with the Preble County Library and loved reading. […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)
Tina M. Steele Tina M. Steele, age 68, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Kettering Health Preble in Eaton. She was born on September 5, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Richard and Helen (Dill) Binkley. Tina was a lifelong resident of Verona and recently moved to Eaton. She was a graduate […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)
Frank Fox RICHMOND, IN– Frank Fox, 80, of Richmond, IN passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, after a long illness. He was born on December 12, 1945, to Edward and Julia Ramsey Fox. Frank retired from Mosey manufacturing after working there for over 30 years. He is survived by his daughter, Nikki (Nolan) Patterson; sisters, Betty (Bob) […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)
Mattie F. Garner Mattie F. Garner, 93 of Richmond, passed away peacefully at Reid Health on March 8th 2026. She was born to Erman Raine and Jimmy Moore View full obituary — (Posted March 17, 2026)
J. Neil Clark J. Neil Clark, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joe Wade Clark and Bertha (Hale) Clark-Wolkersdorfer. He was a 1958 graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit, specializing in […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)
Bryon Caldwell Bryon “Squinty” Caldwell, 48, of Cambridge City, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born in Connersville on August 15, 1977 to William R. and Rebecca Caldwell Smith. Bryon graduated from Lincoln High School in 1996. He loved to draw and attended Indiana University East pursuing a degree in Art, in hopes […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)
Charles Edward Hill Charles Edward Hill, 76, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, March 15, 2026, at his home, following a courageous battle with mantle cell lymphoma. Charles was born June 9, 1949, in Hazel Park, Michigan, to the late Edward Hill and Frances (Bose) Hill…. — (Posted March 16, 2026)
Elizabeth Ann Spencer Elizabeth Ann Spencer, age 44, of Eaton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026 after an extended illness at Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering, Ohio. Born on January 10, 1982 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Timothy & Shirley Spencer. She was an honorable student at Eaton […] — (Posted March 16, 2026)
Tammy Jo Sparks Tammy Jo Sparks, 65, of New Castle went to her heavenly home Saturday, March 14, 2026 at her residence. She was born in New Castle September 20, 1960 to Frederick C. Ford, Jr. and Eula (Upchurch) Ford. Tammy was a 1978 graduate of Blue River High School. Throughout her career, Tammy worked at Country Acre […] — (Posted March 16, 2026)
Mary C. McKenzie Mary C. (Dishman) McKenzie, 87, of New Castle, passed away at Henry Community Health Monday morning, March 16, 2026. She was born October 8, 1939, in Waverly, OH, daughter to the late Logan and Jennie Chloe (Detillian) Campbell. A homemaker most of her life, Mary enjoyed cooking and baking and was a member of Cornerstone […] — (Posted March 16, 2026)
Buddy Bare Charles Edward “Buddy” Bare Jr., 86, of Laurel, passed away Friday afternoon, March 13, 2026, at his home. A lifelong resident of Laurel, Buddy was born November 13, 1939, the son of Charles E. Bare Sr. and Rosyln J. Mullen Bare. Buddy was a 1957 graduate of Laurel High School. On July 15, 1961, he […] — (Posted March 16, 2026)