Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Mary E. Ashwell Mary Elizabeth Ashwell, 80, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio died, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on June 17, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Alonzo Willard & Helen (Jordan) Ashwell. Preceded in death by her Sisters: Maybell “Jeanie” Ashwell and Betty Jane Reeves Survived […] — (Posted January 12, 2026)

Belinda Jones Belinda Jones, 69, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born January 23, 1956 in New Castle to Robert "Bob" and Martha (Weddell) Fairchild. A 1974 graduate of Tri High School, Belinda managed a group home at Cardinal Services (now Indiana Mentor) in […] — (Posted January 12, 2026)

Edward Leroy Hopping Edward Leroy Hopping, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by immediate family. He was born on October 29, 1938, in Cambridge City, Indiana, where he was also raised. He was preceded in death by his father Leroy Edward Hopping, mother Mary Alice (Richardson) Hopping and sister Kay Ellen Jones. Edward was a 1956 graduate of […] — (Posted January 12, 2026)

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Joel Harris DUBLIN – Joel Lee Harris was born on October 8, 1973, in Richmond, Indiana, to Montie J. Harris and Cora Anne (Abel) Harris. From day one, he didn’t know a stranger. He left this earth in the early morning hours of January 9, 2025, after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by […] — (Posted January 12, 2026)

Christine Jane Robbins Christine Jane Robbins, 72, of Knightstown, passed away at Glen Oaks Health Campus on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Although she was in failing health, death was unexpected. She was born on May 16, 1953, in Fortville, a daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Jane (Humbles) Lowder. Christine loved flowers, especially orchids. She was President […] — (Posted January 11, 2026)

Thomas Joseph Devine Thomas Joseph Devine, age 77 of Centerville, died January 9, 2026, at Ambassador Healthcare. He was born on December 28, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, to View full obituary — (Posted January 11, 2026)

Pauline Torbeck Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 11, 2026)

Annette Jean Benson-Lester Annette Jean Benson-Lester, age 53, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by many loved ones on January 7, 2026. Annette was born on June 20, View full obituary — (Posted January 10, 2026)

Randy Charles Mullin Jr. Randy Charles Mullin Jr. passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted January 9, 2026)

Toni R. Smith CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Toni R. Smith, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Reid Health. Visitation for Toni R. Smith will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Mills Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, Centerville, Indiana. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

Virginia “Sally” Smith Virginia “Sally” B. Smith, 86, of Knightstown, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born on November 7, 1939, in Carthage, the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline Eva (DeWitt) Aker. Sally was a hardworking and dedicated woman throughout her life. She was employed by RCA Electronics in Indianapolis for 28 years. […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

Deborah Kay Lemen Deborah Kay Lemen, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Deborah was born on March 3, 1950, in Massillon, Ohio, to Charles and Della Bach, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Dalton, Ohio, where she attended local schools and graduated from Dalton High School, Class of 1968. […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Vance Elizabeth J. “Betty” Vance, age 93 of Camden, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville, Ohio. She was born on November 6, 1932, in Windfall, Indiana, daughter of the late James Adam and Rosa Theodora (Koors) Parr. Betty was a graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood, Indiana […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

Penny King RICHMOND, Ind. – Penny King, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Reid Health. Born December 20, 1951, to Otto and Nora Hazel Smith Barker, Penny lived in this community her whole life. She was in control of the warehouse inventory for CSDC/TSN. Penny treasured time […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

Robert J. “Bob” Hoover RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert J. “Bob” Hoover Jr., age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Reid Health. Born August 31, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert J. Hoover and Dorothy J. Knight Biga, Robert has lived in this community most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1954 […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

Clarence Frank Linderman, Jr. Clarence Frank Linderman, Jr., 86, of Connersville, passed away early Thursday morning, January 8, 2026 at Caroleton Manor. One of four children of Clarence Sr. and Ethel Rockwell Linderman, Clarence was born in Brookville, Indiana on January 25, 1939 and graduated from Brookville High School. Clarence served his country in the United States Army before […] — (Posted January 9, 2026)

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)

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)