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.
Irene E. Stiver Irene E. Stiver, 95 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on December 1, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell Edward & Edith Lucille (Baker) Boose. Irene had been the owner of The Beverly Shoppe in Brookville, Ohio […] — (Posted August 4, 2025)
Patricia Ann Jones Tricia passed away after many years of health issues. She is preceded in death by her father, Marshall Van Ross. She is survived by her View full obituary — (Posted August 4, 2025)
Everett Lee Keller Everett Lee Keller, 85, of Mooreland went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born June 1, 1940 in Dublin, Indiana to the late David Oren and Helen L. (Hess) Keller. Everett was a 1958 graduate of Cambridge City High School and took training […] — (Posted August 3, 2025)
Evelyn Louise Wirts Speaks Evelyn Louise (Williams) Wirts-Speaks, age 83 of Cadiz, Kentucky and formerly of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY. Evelyn was born on December 23, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Thomas Omer and Alice (Whitaker) Williams. Evelyn was a homemaker, and devoted member of […] — (Posted August 1, 2025)
Jeffery B. Scott Jeffery Blayne Scott, 70, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2025, due to complications from his battle with lung cancer. Born on July 9, 1955, in New Castle, Jeff was a proud graduate of Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School and went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Marine […] — (Posted August 1, 2025)
Barbara J. Laster Hall Barbara J. Laster Hall, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on July 22, 2025. She was born August 19, 1969, the daughter of Harley Thurman View full obituary — (Posted August 1, 2025)
Vicky Bell Vicky Bell, 68, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on November 17, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Samuel and Martha (Teel) Richards. Vicky was a 1975 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School then later earned her bachelor’s […] — (Posted July 31, 2025)
Randy Scott Moore Randy Scott Moore, age 64, passed away at his residence on July 29, 2025. He was born December 27, 1959, the son of Chester and View full obituary — (Posted July 31, 2025)
Richard H. Rodal Richard H. Rodal, age 96, of Richmond, died on Thursday July 31, 2025 at Reid Health. He was born in Flint, Michigan on November 29, 1928 to Ralph B. and Ruth (Sharp) Rodal and had lived here much of his life. He was a 1947 graduate of Richmond High School. Richard had been a registered […] — (Posted July 31, 2025)
Rodney Lanter    Rodney Wayne Lanter, 63, of New Paris, formerly of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday morning, July 30 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.    Rodney was born December 12, 1961 in Wayne County, Indiana to Teddy Wayne & Yvonne Anderson Lanter. He was a 1980 graduate of Northeastern High School and attended IU East. He was […] — (Posted July 31, 2025)
Laura Lee Mitchem Laura Lee Mitchem, born April 6, 1951 in Union City, Indiana, departed from us on July 30, 2025. She was a resident of Lynn, Indiana for 74 years, where she led a fulfilling and memorable life. Laura was a woman of many commendable attributes; she was generous, loving, thoughtful, and compassionate. Her vibrant spirit and […] — (Posted July 30, 2025)
Basil “Colin” Riley Basil “Colin” Riley, 59, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born October 20, 1965 in New Castle to the late Homer and Martha (Hilderbrand) Riley. A 1984 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Colin was employed at TS Tech and formerly […] — (Posted July 30, 2025)
Rita Arlene Culp Rita Arlene (Woods) Culp, age 75, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, surrounded by love and grace. Born on September 23, 1949, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, she lived a life full of expectation, creativity, and unwavering faith. Rita was a woman who embraced life with anticipation and hope, […] — (Posted July 30, 2025)
Jim Frank James Henry “Jim” Frank, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family early Monday morning, July 28, 2025 at his home in Connersville. A son of Van Meter, or “Daredevil Frank,” and Mary Catherine O’Brien Frank, Jim was born in Connersville on July 9, 1937. He attended 1st through 8th grade at St. Gabriel […] — (Posted July 30, 2025)
Dexter E. Zastawnik Dexter E. Zastawnik, 67, passed away peacefully Monday, July 28, 2025, at Reid Health under the wonderful care of Reid Hospice caregivers. He was born in February 8, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John Edward and Dorothy Elezabeth (Malson) Zastawnik. Dexter spent most of his adult life living in Wayne County, IN; most of those […] — (Posted July 30, 2025)
Carol Lee (Sakola-Keefe) Torge Carol Lee (Sakola-Keefe) Torge, age 90, of Westerville, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Paramount Senior Living in Westerville, OH. She was born January 26, 1935 in Troy, OH to the late John and Mary Sakola. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class of 1952 at West […] — (Posted July 30, 2025)
Michael C. Bookout Michael C. Bookout, 81, of Losantville, passed away on the evening of Monday, July 28, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on September 15, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Ward Soloman Bookout and Beaulah May (Craw) Bookout Gallnitz. Mike was a machinist, a farmer, and […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Mary L. Trump Mary Louise (Green) Trump, 78 of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at Maple Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eaton. Born on September 6, 1946 in Delaware, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Anna Mae (Slayton) Green. Mary had worked for Sara Moore Nursing Home, Hamburger Inn and the […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Ron Lee “Ronnie” Dees Loving husband, father and grandfather Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Dees, 86 of Richmond, IN passed away peacefully at home Friday July 25, 2025. He was born View full obituary — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Samuel Cook Samuel O. Cook, 61, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Henry Community Health. He was born September 29, 1963, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles E. and Tamara (Winter) Cook. Sam was employed for several years at Emery Worldwide and Walmart in New Castle. He enjoyed auto […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Donald W. Shilt Donald Warner Shilt, age 88, of Winchester, Indiana, formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on Friday, July 25, 2025. Don was born on March 5, 1937, in Piqua, Ohio, the only child of Hurshel and Viola (Warner) Shilt. At just four years old, Don lost his father, […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Stephen Moistner RICHMOND- Stephen Everett Moistner, 70, passed away at his home in Richmond, Indiana Monday July 28, 2025.  Stephen was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 10, 1955.  He was raised in Richmond and graduated from high school there in 1973.  Stephen had lived in Florida and Tennessee before returning to Richmond.  He worked a […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Sally B. Maupin RICHMOND, Ind. – Sally B. Maupin, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Arbor Trace Family-first Senior Living. Born January 24, 1943, in Burksville, Kentucky, to Delbert and Willie Sheckles Wright, Sally lived in Richmond most of her life. She retired from Cox’s Supermarket in February 1999, after over 20 years […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Charles “Chuck” Redman Pending View full obituary — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Bobby “Bob” Lynn Larkin RICHMOND, Ind. – Bobby “Bob” Lynn Larkin, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born October 1, 1942, in Winchester, Indiana, to Lynn D. and Unevia Russell Larkin, Bob lived in several states, Indiana, Kansas, Colorado, Florida, and back to Indiana. He was a graduate of […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Donald Frederick Hoffer RICHMOND, Ind. – Donald Frederick Hoffer, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Forest Park Health Campus. Donald was born June 10, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Fred Robert and Margaret Cecelia Banko Hoffer. He was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School in Endicott, New York, and received his Bachelors […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Jane Lay CAMBRIDGE CITY – Jane Ann Lay, 69 went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, July 27, 2025. Born to the late Ralph and Betty (Paul) Lakes, she was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 17th, 1955, and was raised in the Dublin community. She was a 1974 graduate of Lincoln High School in […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Shirley Eugene Morgan RICHMOND, IN–  Rev Shirley Eugene Morgan-  On Friday, July 25, 2025, Heaven opened its gates and welcomed God’s faithful servant, Rev. Shirley Eugene Morgan to his eternal home. He was 96 years old. Shirley was born on March 3, 1929, in St. Elmo, Tennessee. He moved to Indiana in his early years and graduated from […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Pamela Pope Pamela Ann Pope, 60, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home. She was born September 19, 1964, in New Castle to the late Verlin and Shelba (Morgan) Lang. Pam was a self-employed craft maker who traveled to the Covered Bridge Festival, Metamora and other craft fairs where she would sell […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Vickie Lynn Clark Vickie Lynn Clark passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, with her daughter Mandi by her side, after a ten-year journey with Alzheimer’s. She was 75. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, David; her daughter, Mandi Browning (Michael); her sister, Anita Workman (Bob); her brother, Ron Seibel (Leslie); her three nephews, Ryan […] — (Posted July 28, 2025)