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.

Pamela “Pam” Kay Hall Pamela “Pam” Kay Hall, age 69, a 32-year resident of Greensboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 27, 1956, in Henry County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Everett and Christine (Clouse) Goolsby. Pam was a graduate of Union High School and spent much of […] — (Posted July 16, 2025)

Donald Wayne Wilson After seven years of severe illness, Donald Wayne Wilson, 69, died peacefully in his own home in Huntington County in his own bed with his wife and grandson, Caleb Wilson, nearby. Born in Galesburg, Illinois, to Dan O. and Dorothy Jean (Wilcoxon) Wilson on April 10, 1956, he graduated from Knoxville High School in Knoxville, […] — (Posted July 16, 2025)

Pamela S Logan Pamela S. Logan, of Connersville, passed away on Monday July 14, 2025 while a resident of Caroleton Health Care at the age of 67. Pam View full obituary — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Timmy Charles Lingar Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com View full obituary — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Homer Glenn Winchester Homer Glenn Winchester, 86, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the Waters Edge Village in Muncie, IN. He was born on August 11, 1938, to the late Eulon and Treva (Gossage) Winchester. His journey began in Eadsville, Kentucky, where he graduated from Wayne County High School, before eventually marrying his […] — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Walter “Bus” Fredric Evans CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Walter “Bus” Frederic Evans, age 93, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, July 14, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born November 26, 1931, in Centerville, Indiana, to Estel and Irene Jurgens Evans, Bus was a life-long resident of Centerville. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Bus worked at […] — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Harold W. Tincher CENTERVILLE, IN– Harold W. Tincher, age 82, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, July 14, 2025, at Reid Health. Born March 15, 1943, in Oneida, Kentucky, to Carlos and Bertha McWhorter Tincher, Harold lived most of his life in this community. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves and retired from Roots Blower in […] — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Dustin Smith Dustin “Dusty” Smith, 38, of Anderson passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 in Madison County. He was born January 21, 1987 in Henry County to Gary Dean and Teresa (Hardwick) Smith. A 2006 graduate of Tri High School, he was employed at East Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson. Dusty was a skilled construction worker and worked […] — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Nancy Ann Miles Nancy Ann (Britton) Miles, age 67 of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on July 31, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late William E. & Martha Olive (James) Britton. Nancy retired after 30 years from Richmond Dental Lab in Richmond, Indiana in 2015. She was […] — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Janice Elaine Crider Janice Elaine Crider, 94, of New Castle, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Copper Trace in Westfield. She was born October 30, 1930, in Hartford City, a daughter of the late Paul Herbert and Mable Barbara (Schwartzkopf) Ford. Janice was a 1948 graduate of Hartford City High School, where she was a cheerleader, played […] — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Daryl Eugene Sturgeon Daryl Eugene Sturgeon, 67, of Connersville passed away late Friday evening, July 11, 2025 at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. One of three boys of Loren E. and Rosann M. Jinks Sturgeon, Daryl was born in Connersville on July 16, 2025 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1976. Daryl served his country in […] — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Dorothy Jeanne Rigsby Dorothy Jeanne Rigsby, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana died, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Majestic Care of Connersville. Born October 13, 1926, in Richmond, Indiana to Arthur and Mabel Houser Clark, Jeanne lived most of her life in Wayne County. She enjoyed bird watching. Jeanne was also an excellent cook. Her unique recipes for baked […] — (Posted July 15, 2025)

Don Yagle CAMBRIDGE CITY- Donald Lee Yagle Jr., 46, passed away at his home in Cambridge City. A son of Donald Yagle Sr. and Jamie Leigh (Browning) Yagle, Donald was born in Oxford, Ohio on October 25, 1978. Don was a graduate of Connersaville Senior High School and liked basketball and skateboarding. Don worked as a truckdriver, […] — (Posted July 14, 2025)

Kathie J. Murphy It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Kathie J. Murphy, at the age of 81 at Arbor Trace Senior View full obituary — (Posted July 14, 2025)

Veronica Kaye Walsh Veronica Kaye Walsh, 44, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born September 18, 1980, in New Castle to Lawrence Walker Jr. and Sandra (Neal) Morgan. A 1999 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at The University […] — (Posted July 14, 2025)

Phillip R. “Phil” Francis Phillip R. “Phil” Francis age 74, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio. Phil was born on September 30, 1950, in Troy, Ohio. He was the son of the late Leonard Leroy & Elma Faye (Massie) Francis. He was a 1969 graduate of Tipp City High School and […] — (Posted July 14, 2025)

Virginia Doris Roark Virginia Doris Roark, 85 of Richmond, died July 11, 2025, at her home. She was born September 14, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Charles Frances View full obituary — (Posted July 13, 2025)

Virginia “Ginny” Mildred Whirley NEW PARIS, Ohio – Virginia “Ginny” Mildred Whirley, age 83, of New Paris, Ohio, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Rosebud Village Nursing Home, surrounded by family. Born February 12, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth Elmer and Lois Mildred Stephens Williams, Ginny was a life-long resident of this area. She was a […] — (Posted July 13, 2025)

Jonathan Andrew Shelton Jonathan Andrew Shelton, 40, of New Castle passed away while doing what he loved, riding his Harley, on Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1984 in Noblesville, Indiana to Ed and Debbie (Smith) Shelton.Jon was a 2003 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and was employed by Conagra Brands for […] — (Posted July 11, 2025)

Doris Jean “D.J.” Wyatt Doris Jean “D.J.” Wyatt, 84, of Greenfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. D.J. was a ferocious defender of both her faith and her family. Her faith in God was unstoppable. Her love for her family was only matched by their love for […] — (Posted July 11, 2025)

William “Bill” C. Winters William C. “Bill” Winters, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday July 10, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born on November 22, 1943 to Al and Bessie (Mills) Winters and had lived in the Richmond area all his life. Bill is a veteran of the United States Army Reserve and was married to […] — (Posted July 11, 2025)

Freya Lynn Wiehe Freya Lynn Wiehe infant daughter of Daniel James and Tabitha Lynn (Bishop) Wiehe passed away peacefully in her daddy’s arms and in the presence of her PopPop on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. In addition to her parents precious Freya is survived by her maternal grandparents; Richard Troy and Kimberly […] — (Posted July 11, 2025)

Rusty Hunt DUBLIN- Rusty Hunt, 54, passed away at his home in Dublin on July 2, 2025. Russell Allen Hunt Jr., was born in New Castle, Indiana on September 15, 1970. He was a graduate of Tri High School. Rusty worked as a carpenter and had been employed by Tony Stewart Drywall. Survivors include his […] — (Posted July 11, 2025)

Lloyd Walker CAMBRIDGE CITY- Lloyd E. Walker, 86, passed away Tuesday evening July 8, 2025 at his home with his loved ones at his side. One of five children born to the late Joe and Kathryn (Holiday) Walker, Lloyd was born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 26, 1938. He was raised in Hamilton, Ohio and while working […] — (Posted July 11, 2025)

Arthur “Art” Bailey Arthur “Art” Bailey of Fountain City, IN. passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on July 9, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer. Arthur was born in Letcher, KY. on August 6, 1943, to Hiram and Lizzie Hurd Bailey. He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 […] — (Posted July 11, 2025)

Lisa M. Dye Perguson Lisa M. Dye Perguson, 59, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born March 22, 1966, in Glasgow, KY, a daughter of the late Harold and Elaine (Ingram) Dye. A 1984 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, she attended Ball State […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)

Trevor B. A. Gross Trevor B.A. Gross, 32, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Trevor was a Commercial Roofer for Gross Roofing and Sheetmetal in Eaton. He attended Eaton and Miamisburg schools. He loved family, friends, music, video games, skateboarding, darts, outdoors, golf and basketball. Preceded in death by his Grandfather: Fred Gross in 2011 and […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)

Philip L. Smith Philip L. Smith, 71, of New Castle went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 6, 1954 to the late Paul Franklin and Margie Ina (Magee) Smith. Phil was a graduate of Tri High School. He loved camping, […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)

Linda Fay Scott Linda Fay Scott, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025 Born July 21, 1940, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Linda was the cherished daughter of the late Mollie and William Kanipe. A deeply caring mother, Linda’s greatest joys came from time spent with her beloved family. Whether visiting her favorite destination, […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)

Kenneth Lee Burns Kenneth Lee Burns, 71, of Richmond, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare–Richmond Care Center. He was born on April 2, 1954, in View full obituary — (Posted July 10, 2025)