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.
Mary F. Thiedeman Mary Thiedeman, 79, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Richmond, IN. Mary was raised/grew up in Watchung, NJ. She lived a life marked by View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2025)
William H. “Bill” Daily William H. “Bill” Daily, age 83, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 18, 1942 in Hamilton, OH to the late Howard C. and Golden M. (Moberly) Daily. Bill was raised on the family dairy farm in West Elkton and was a lifelong […] — (Posted December 4, 2025)
Misty Waltz Millville – Misty Lynn Waltz, 60, passed away at her home in the early hours of December 2nd, 2025, after a hard fought battle with an extended illness. A daughter of the late Harvey E. and Phyllis (Trisler) Loveall, Misty was born on March 12th, 1965, in New Castle, Indiana. She graduated from Hagerstown Jr./Sr. […] — (Posted December 4, 2025)
Leora Keith Leora Keith, 99, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born April 2, 1926, in Greenfield, Indiana to Arthur and Amy (Albea) Jackson. Leora was a graduate of the Class of 1945 Wilkinson High School and worked as a seamstress at several garment factories including her […] — (Posted December 4, 2025)
David Morgan David G. Morgan, age 63, passed away at his residence on November 21, 2025. He was born July 9th, 1962, to Delores Morgan and Douglas View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2025)
Christopher Wissler Christopher C. Wissler, 55, of Spiceland, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1970, in New Castle to Jack and Sue (Query) Wissler. Chris was a 1988 graduate of Tri High School and later received an associate’s degree from Vincennes University in Aviation Maintenance. Chris […] — (Posted December 4, 2025)
Cheryl Toschlog Cheryl Toschlog passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Gregory “Gene” Velie Gregory “Gene” Velie, 48, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday December 2, 2025, at Henry Community Health. He was born on January 19, 1977, in Mobile Alabama to the late Larry Velie and Terry Kemp. Gene was a dedicated family man that loved spending time with loved ones. A huge Indianapolis Colts fan Gene’s […] — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Phyllis Cadwallader Phyllis (Oakerson) Cadwallader, 94, of Modoc, died peacefully on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. She was born April 29, 1931, in Winchester, Indiana, the only daughter and oldest of four children of the late John a… — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Omerlee Harrist CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. – Omerlee Harrist, age 73, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital, surrounded by family. Born May 29, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Omer Lee and Rosemarie Barnes Harrist, Omer lived in this area most of his life. He was a talented auto repairman, body work, […] — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Robert Lewis Hovis Obituary pending… View full obituary — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Barbara Jean Maze Barbara Jean (Daily) Maze, 92, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Henry County Community Health. Born on January 29, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana, Barbara was the daughter of the late Herbert and Velma (Greer) Daily. She was a 1950 graduate of Lewisville High School and attended The Cadiz Christian Church. […] — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Zona Joy Roberts Hymer Christopher Zona Joy Roberts Hymer Christopher Zona Joy Roberts Hymer Christopher, 96, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at Brickyard Care Center after a brief time on hospice care. Zona was born on September 22, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to Captain Estill Roberts and Virgie Pennington Roberts. Though her family briefly moved […] — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Tara Lois Miller Tara Lois Miller passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Michael “Mic” Mauller Michael “Mic” Mauller, 79, of Liberty, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2025, with his wife by his side. Born on May 16, 1946, View full obituary — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Rosa Taylor Legear RICHMOND, IN– Rosa Taylor Legear, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Reid Health. Rosa was born September 27, 1928, in Paint Lick, Kentucky, to Tom and Ollie Ball Taylor. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, canning, baseball, Kentucky basketball, and being outdoors. Rosa also loved Dogs and farm animals. She was […] — (Posted December 3, 2025)
Richard L. “Dick” Hamm RICHMOND, IN– Richard L. “Dick” Hamm, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Reid Health. Born February 3, 1938, to Lloyd and Rubye Frame Hamm, Dick lived in this community most of his life. He attended Richmond High School and Earlham College. Dick was Vice President of Wallace Metal Products for […] — (Posted December 2, 2025)
Myrna Ellen Reynolds Myrna Ellen Reynolds passed away at her home with family on November 29, 2025. She was born May 9, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter View full obituary — (Posted December 2, 2025)
Robin Dee Tarr Robin Dee Tarr, 68, of New Castle, died November 28, 2025. She was born August 8, 1957, in Rushville, to Bobby Rudicil and Betty Wells.Survivors include her companion, Michael “Macky” Sexton; sons, Chad (Danielle) Sparks of Muncie and Randy (Summer) Swickard of Lexington; step-da… — (Posted December 2, 2025)
Patricia L. Jones Patricia L. (Weatherly) Jones, age 74 formerly of Preble County, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Kettering Health in Miamisburg, Ohio. Born on December 5, 1950, in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Richard & Miriam (Hapner) Weatherly. Patricia had worked as a Director of Environment Services at […] — (Posted December 2, 2025)
Betty Katherine Abbott Betty Abbott, 88, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Reid Health in Connersville. One of nine children of Samuel and Mattilea Miller Hope, Betty was born on September 8, 1937, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She moved to Connersville as a child with her family and attended local schools. Betty was employed at […] — (Posted December 2, 2025)
Robin Dee Tarr Robin Dee (Rudicil) Tarr, 68, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of Friday, November 28, 2025. Born on August 8, 1957, in Rushville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Bobby D. Rudicil and Betty Berniece (Roland) Wells. Robin grew up in East… — (Posted December 1, 2025)
Helen Crull Helen L. Crull, 92, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday November 30, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cambridge City on April 20, 1933 to Alvin and Ruby (Huber) Bass and lived here her entire life. Helen graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951 and then married […] — (Posted December 1, 2025)
Brenda L. Wooley Brenda L. Wooley, of Liberty, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on October 13, 1945 in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted December 1, 2025)
James Emmons James Michael Emmons, 45, of Spiceland, passed away November 25, 2025, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born November 17, 1980, in Muncie, Indiana to James “Kevin” and Lana (Ward) Emmons. James attended New Castle Chrysler High School. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His family meant the world to him. […] — (Posted December 1, 2025)
Mildred Louise Fuller Mildred Fuller, 91, died Saturday, November 29, 2025 with family at her side at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville Indiana. She was born on September 29, 1934, in the family home in Bucktown, Indiana to William Lee Rooksbury and Helen Clark Rooksbury. Mildred graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1952. After high school she married […] — (Posted December 1, 2025)
Becky Tow Becky Jean Tow (Lawson), age 79, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 6, 1945 in New Castle to the late Kenneth and Ruth Spaulding-Lawson. She graduated in 1964 from Chrysler High School and worked many jobs. However, the joy of her life was raising […] — (Posted December 1, 2025)
Ruth A. Goodpasture Ruth A. Goodpasture, age 87, of Greenville, OH passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Greenville, OH. She was born September 5, 1938 in New Paris, OH to the late Herbert and Huldah (Mt. Castle) Newman. Ruth was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School in Campbellstown, OH and later […] — (Posted December 1, 2025)
Dianna Marie Elam Dianna Marie Elam, 58, of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, November 28, 2025 in Eaton. Born on June 23, 1967 in Campbell County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Dianna D. (Thacker) Lewis and the late Rondal Roscoe O’Hair. Dianna loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Survived by her Husband of 42 years: Frankie Wayne […] — (Posted December 1, 2025)
Danny K. Caupp Danny K. Caupp, age 75, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born on January 12, 1950, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Dale and Juanita (Baxter) Caupp. Danny is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann (Fellers) Caupp; his children, Jeff Caupp of […] — (Posted December 1, 2025)