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.
Janice O’Conner DUNKIRK, IN– Janice O’Conner, aged 80, went to her eternal home in heaven on August 20th, 2025. Janice was born July 3,1945 in Berea, Kentucky to John and Elsie (Jordan) Black. She grew up near the Abington and Richmond, IN area and graduated from Richmond High School in 1963. She married Stephen W. O’Conner on […] — (Posted August 22, 2025)
Kathy Smith Kathy Sue Smith, age 75, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born on October 31, 1949 in West Virginia to the late Jack and Betty Miller. In addition to her parents, Kathy is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Smith; brothers, Gary […] — (Posted August 22, 2025)
Gerald L. Hyden Gerald L. “Jerry” Hyden, 89, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Addison Place after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born on October 13, 1935, in Ogden, IN, Gerald was the son of the late Arch Hyden of Farmers, KY and Della Beatrice (Hagerman) Hyden of Henry Co. A lifelong resident of […] — (Posted August 22, 2025)
Michael Earl Morgan Michael Earl Morgan, 78, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1946, in Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado, to the late Richard and Opal (Hansen) Morgan. Strong in his faith, Michael was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, […] — (Posted August 22, 2025)
Larry Vaughn Dodson Larry Vaughn Dodson, 73, of New Castle, passed away on August 21, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1952, in Anderson, to the late Vaughn Dodson and Nylah (McNeal) Vanmeter. Larry's journey began in Anderson, Indiana, where he graduated from Anderson High School in 1972. With a strong foundation of education, he would go […] — (Posted August 22, 2025)
Mable L. Marion RICHMOND, IN– Mable L. Marion, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Reid Health. Mable was born July 28, 1944, in Connersville, Indiana, to James and Clara Wyatt Marion. She lived in this community most of her life. Mable was a graduate of Connersville High School and attended Ivy Tech. She […] — (Posted August 21, 2025)
Ted Snyder    Ted Snyder, 62, of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, August 13.    He was born in Winchester, Indiana on March 20, 1963, to Jerry Leroy and Lois Ann Pelton Snyder. He was a 1981 graduate of Randolph Southern High School.    Ted worked as an EMT in Randolph County for many years and at […] — (Posted August 21, 2025)
Fredrick Wayman Bassett Fredrick Wayman “Freddy” Bassett,75, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Henry Community Health. He was born in New Castle, IN to Alfred “Satch” M. and Twila L. Modlin Bassett on September 25, 1949. He attended Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. Fredrick attended church at Bethel AME and Bethany Tabernacle, both […] — (Posted August 21, 2025)
Arlene F. Harrison Arlene F. Harrison age 62 of Camden, Gratis Township, Ohio died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her residence. Arlene was born on May 23, 1963, in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred W. & Alma Moore. Preceding her in death Son: Christopher J. Harrison in 2005. She is survived by Husband of 38 […] — (Posted August 21, 2025)
Robert Dean Lewis Robert Dean Lewis, 72, of Brookville passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home. One of four children of Corbin and Nora Reatherford Lewis, Robert was born on April 18, 1953 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1971. For 20 years he was employed at Design and […] — (Posted August 21, 2025)
Jeffrey L. Weir Jeffrey L. Weir, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was born November 22, 1953 in Richmond, IN to the late Fred L. and Barbara J. (Kelly) Weir. Jeff was a graduate of Eaton High School. He […] — (Posted August 20, 2025)
Kristen Marie Cress Kristen Marie Cress, age 50, of Hamilton, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on May 8, 1975 in Cincinnati, OH. She was a General Manager at Golden Corral. She enjoyed reading and listening to Prince, Toby Keith, Connor Maynard, and REO Speedwagon. She loved […] — (Posted August 20, 2025)
Ronnie Nicholson    Ronald K. “Ronnie” Nicholson, 77, of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, at Reid Health.    Ronnie was born on July 14, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Frederick Earl & Helen Lucille Jacobsen Nicholson. He was a 1966 graduate of Whitewater-Fountain City High School. Ronnie married the former Diane Voiles […] — (Posted August 20, 2025)
Cordelia M. Harmeyer Cordelia M. Harmeyer, 97, of Connersville passed away Monday afternoon, August 18, 2025 at Heritage House of Connersville. One of six children of Joseph and Bronda Kirschner Enneking, Cordelia was born in Oldenburg on October 8, 1927 and attended St. Gabriel Catholic School. On August 20, 1947, Cordelia married Edward Harmeyer in Holy Family Church, […] — (Posted August 20, 2025)
Beverly E. Maxwell Beverly Estelle Maxwell, 87, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1937 in College Corner, Ohio. The View full obituary — (Posted August 20, 2025)
Fletcher Callahan Jr. CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN– Fletcher Callahan Jr., age 75, of Cambridge City, Indiana, departed this life and entered his eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Born August 23, 1949, in Connersville, Indiana, to Fletcher and Ellen Drew Callahan Sr., Fletcher lived in this community most of his life. He was […] — (Posted August 19, 2025)
Julie Ulerich Julie Gail Ulerich, 70, of Hope, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025.  She was born on December 4, 1954 in Hampton, Iowa to Ewald G. and Doris R. Schmidt. She married her husband, William P Ulerich on May 1, 1981. Together they had two children, Craig (Ondrea) Ulerich and Stephanie (Josh) Roberts.   […] — (Posted August 19, 2025)
Norma J. McCoy Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 19, 2025)
Frank Edward Faddis Frank Edward Faddis, 88, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home on August 18, 2025, after a long illness. He was born on May View full obituary — (Posted August 19, 2025)
William “Bill” Frederick Denny William “Bill” Frederick Denny, age 96 of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 16, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 20, 1929, to Lawrence Frederick Denny and Nellie Lavonne Jones Denny. Bill graduated from Richmond High School in 1947, he attended Purdue University where he obtained his […] — (Posted August 19, 2025)
Betty Lou Osborne Betty Lou Osborne, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025 at the age of 97. She was born in Raleigh, Indiana on November 2, 1927 to Charles Chester and Flossie Fern (Jackson) Thomas. Betty graduated from Raleigh High School and worked for many years as a Nurse Aid in Jenkins Hall at Reid […] — (Posted August 19, 2025)
Conrad L. Dean Hunt Conrad L. Dean Hunt, (most known as Dean), 90, of Losantville passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born February 13, 1935 in Modoc to the late Conrad R. Hunt and Dixie (Leeka) Hunt. Dean retired from Delco Battery division of General Motors in Muncie on […] — (Posted August 19, 2025)
Richard Thomas Stevens Richard Thomas Stevens, 71, a life-long resident of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 17, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. The youngest of two sons of Carson P. and Edna Isaacs Stevens, Richard was born on November 6, 1953 and was a graduate of Connersville High School with the class 1971 where […] — (Posted August 19, 2025)
Clayborne “Lee” Agnew OBITUARY IS FORTHCOMING. View full obituary — (Posted August 18, 2025)
Judith Godfrey Judith Rae Godfrey, age 84, of Fishers, Indiana, died August 17, 2025. She was born July 28, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to John R. and Ella J Bigler. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Judy attended schools in Chicago; Parma, Ohio; London, Ontario; Beloit, Wisconsin; and, in 1959, graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted August 18, 2025)
Marjorie Ann Hensel Howell CENTERVILLE, IN.- Marjorie Ann (Hensel) Howell, age 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of Aug. 18, 2025, at the assisted living facility at Arbor Trace in Richmond, Indiana. Born on July 25, 1932, in Kenton, Ohio, Marjorie, affectionately known as Marge, was the daughter of Marcus and Mabel (Thompson) Hensel. She graduated as valedictorian […] — (Posted August 18, 2025)
Gary L Moffett Gary L. Moffett passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on August 18, 2025, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville at the age of View full obituary — (Posted August 18, 2025)
Darlene Johnson Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 18, 2025)
Marjorie Ann Bennett Obituary pending… A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, at Oak Park Church beginning at 12 noon. Family and friends may View full obituary — (Posted August 18, 2025)
James W. Knick James William Knick, 83, of Arcanum, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on March 13, 1942, in Arcanum, to the late William and Betty Louise (McLain) Knick. James will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 65 years, Linda (Bromangem) Knick; his children, James (Kim […] — (Posted August 18, 2025)