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.

Ronald P. Graf CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Ronald P. Graf, age 85, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at Reid Health. Born January 17, 1940, to Wilbur and Ann Krizman Graf, Ronald lived in Richmond and Centerville most of his life. He is a graduate of St. Joseph High School in South Bend, Indiana and received his […] — (Posted January 13, 2026)

Walter Rogers Visitation for Walter Rogers is from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, at the Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City. A celebration of life will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15 at that funeral home. Interment will follow in Goshen Cemetery north of […] — (Posted January 13, 2026)

William “Bill” Farley William “Bill” Farley, 95, of New Castle, passed away, January 11, 2026, at his residence.Survivors include his devoted wife of 50 years, Josephine “Jo” (Jones) Farley; sons, Kirk (Deb) Farley, and Kyle Farley; daughters, Bev (Charlie) Carr, Lisa (Rick) Mustaine, and Vicky Hattle… — (Posted January 13, 2026)

Carol Corbin Carol Corbin of Liberty, IN passed away on Tuesday January 13, 2026 while a resident of Envive of Liberty at the age of 81. She View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2026)

LaVelle “Vontae” A. Clinton LaVelle A. Clinton, 20, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on January 8, 2026. He was born December 20, 2005 in Richmond, Indiana to Bryjett Johnson View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2026)

Clara J. Myers Clara J. Myers, age 94, of Somerville, OH passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties in Franklin. She was born April 2, 1931 in Grafton, WV to the late William L. and Bessie Mildred (Renshaw) Hinkston. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and GG. In addition to her […] — (Posted January 13, 2026)

Randol A. Wolf Randol Wolf of Liberty, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 9, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond. Randol was born on December 25, View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2026)

Bruce E. Miles MUNCIE, Ind. – Bruce E. Miles, age 69, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. Visitation for Bruce E. Miles will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, […] — (Posted January 13, 2026)

Tamara “Tammy” J Burgess Tamara “Tammy” Burgess (Durham), age 65, passed away peacefully on Sun., Jan. 11, 2026, in Richmond, IN. Born October 29, 1960, in Richmond, IN. Tammy View full obituary — (Posted January 12, 2026)

William E. “Bill” Farley William “Bill” Farley, 95, of New Castle, passed away Sunday morning, January 11, 2026, at his residence after a relentless eight-year battle with cancer. He was born April 15, 1930, in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of the late Okie Sr. and Elsie (Kirk) Farley. He grew up in Ch… — (Posted January 12, 2026)

Don Lamb Don Allen Lamb, 72, of Noblesville, Indiana, and formerly of Connersville, passed away Sunday morning of January 11, 2026, following a courageous 3-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Don was born on August 5, 1953, in Rushville, Indiana, to Don W. and Betty J. (Ross) Lamb. He was a 1971 graduate of Connersville High School and completed the […] — (Posted January 12, 2026)

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)

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 Pauline Torbeck passed away on January 8, 2026 at Ambassador Healthcare. She was born to the late William and Thelma (Arnold) Russell on June 16, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, KY. She was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School. Pauline was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, wife and friend. She married her late husband […] — (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)