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.
Myra Frame
Myra Frame, 68 of Liberty passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born on February 1, 1957 in Richmond to Thomas Crull and View full obituary — (Posted September 2, 2025)
Myra Frame
Myra Frame, 68 of Liberty passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born on February 1, 1957 in Richmond to Thomas Crull and View full obituary — (Posted September 2, 2025)
Nancy Lee McCoy
Nancy L. McCoy was born June 23, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana to the late James and Regina Jerrell. She departed this life on Wednesday, August View full obituary — (Posted September 2, 2025)
Delbert Jeffrey “Jeff” Fox
Delbert Jeffrey “Jeff” Fox, age 64, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his residence following years of ill health. He was born on April 10,1961 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Delbert Fox and Juaneta (Spicer) Fox Stimpert. Jeff was a 1980 graduate of Walter P. […] — (Posted September 1, 2025)
Rev. Arthur Whitaker
LEWISVILLE- Reverend Arthur C. Whitaker III, 91, passed away Friday morning August 29, 2025. Arthur was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on September 17, 1933 to Arthur Carl and Josaphine (Dingee) Whitaker II. He was a graduate of Bridgeton High School, Asbury College and Asbury Seminary. He taught high school in San Jose, Costa Rica […] — (Posted August 31, 2025)
Jacqueline Wesley
Thelma Jacqueline “Jackie” Wesley, 82, of Economy, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis on April 28, 1943 to Cecil F. and Josephine L. (Hamm) Richardson. She grew up in Greens Fork and lived most of her life in Wayne County. Jackie had several jobs, including Don’s […] — (Posted August 31, 2025)
Leslie H. “Les” Monroe
Leslie H. “Les” Monroe, 77, of Centerville, passed away on August 27, 2025, at Reid Health after a long illness. Born on December 17, 1947, View full obituary — (Posted August 29, 2025)
Becky Neal
LEWISVILLE- Rebecca Ann “Becky” Neal, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Lewisville late Thursday evening August 28, 2025 with her loved ones at her side. The daughter of Dewey R. and Martha Rose (Gauker) Fairchild, Rebecca was born in New Castle, Indiana on August 16, 1954. She was a lifetime resident of the […] — (Posted August 29, 2025)
Robert Duane Roland
Robert Duane Roland, age 86 of Richmond, died peacefully on Thursday August 28, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1938 to Horace Earl Roland and Chassie Rose Smith Roland in Richmond, IN. Duane married Judy Ann Riggleman Roland in February 1959. He served his country honorably in the US Army. Duane founded Whitewater Construction […] — (Posted August 29, 2025)
Homer Ingram
Homer Ingram, 86, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1939, in McKee, Kentucky, to loving parents who preceded him in death, along with eight of his siblings. Homer is survived by his son, Scott (Francie) Ingram; his daughter, Lora Ingram; grandchildren, Hannah (Rod) Settles, Sean […] — (Posted August 28, 2025)
Bennie J. Coy
Bennie J. Coy, 68, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on December 9, 1956, in Beech Grove, Indiana, a son of the late Ronald Gene Coy Sr. and Barbara Jean (Grismore) Beach. Bennie was a graduate of […] — (Posted August 27, 2025)
Scott Turner
Jeffrey Scott Tuner of Richmond passed away at Reid Healthcare on August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 58. View full obituary — (Posted August 27, 2025)
Joseph Leroy Mauller
Joseph Leroy Mauller, age 77, passed away at his home on August 26, 2025, at 09:40 AM. He was born July 11, 1948, the son View full obituary — (Posted August 26, 2025)
John C. Whited
Obituary pending… Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the online guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com. View full obituary — (Posted August 26, 2025)
