Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Charles Winston Atkinson Sr. Charles Winston Atkinson, 84, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at Henry Community Health. He was born March 5, 1941 in Miami, Florida to Ottis and Virgie (Sutton) Atkinson. Chuck was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he was a sharp shooter He worked for McCullough Steel Mill in […] — (Posted September 2, 2025)

James R. Black James R. Black, 62, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2025, at Reid Health. He was born September 26, 1962, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted September 2, 2025)

John E. Williams John E. Williams, 81, of Mooreland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born November 18, 1943, in Mooreland, son of the late Robert and Ramona (Waltz) Williams. A 1962 graduate of Mooreland High School, John started working at Borg Warner in Muncie right after high school and retired […] — (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)

Peggy Lowe Peggy Ann (Miller) Lowe, 81, of Kennard went home to be in the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born January 26, 1944, in Gates, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Marcus Miller, Jr. and Beulah (Hall) Miller Kaiser. Peggy graduated from Straughn High School in 1962, where she enjoyed cheerleading […] — (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)

Evie Ellen Oliver Ballard Evie Ellen Oliver Ballard, 91, a resident of Millville passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. She was born January 9, 1934 in New Castle to the late Robert and Ida Mae (Tuggle) Tucker. Evie had been a leader and lifetime member of Weight Watchers for many years, traveling around east central Indiana […] — (Posted September 1, 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)

Martha M. Jones Martha M. (Valiquette) Jones, 80 of Eaton, Gasper Township, Ohio went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her residence. Born on May 11, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leonard L. & Marcella B. (Gast) Valiquette. She was a 1963 graduate of Patterson Coop High School […] — (Posted September 1, 2025)

Aline Thompson Aline Thompson, age 83 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Aug 28, 2025, at Heritage Nursing Home in Minster, Ohio. She was born July 1, 1942, in Harlan, KY, to Everett & Johnie Mae (Edwards) Thompson. She was the eldest of 13 siblings. Aline was preceeded in death by brothers; Kenny, Mike, Russell Thompson; and […] — (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)

Patricia Ann Fisher Patricia Ann “Trish” Fisher, age 59, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at her home on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1966, in Coldwater, to Helen (Olwine) Schlarman and the late Gerald Schlarman. In addition to her father, Trish was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Fisher, whom she […] — (Posted August 30, 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)

Jane Lynn Young RICHMOND, IN.– Jane Lynn Young, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, August 25, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana, surrounded by family. Jane was born August 8, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles R. and Jane McIntyre Phillips. While she lived in this community most of her life, Jane enjoyed living in Europe for several years. […] — (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)

Dempsey Lainhart Dempsey Lainhart, 71, went home to be with the Lord suddenly early Friday morning, August 29, 2025 at his home in Connersville. One of twelve children of Floyd and Donna Willis Lainhart, Dempsey was born on November 10, 1953 in Richmond, Kentucky and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1972. Dempsey was […] — (Posted August 29, 2025)

Hazel Rae Parker Hazel Rae Parker, age 7, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with Lissencephaly. She was born on November 27, 2017, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to her loving parents, Clinton "Clint" and Brandy (Young) Parker of Decatur. In addition to her mommy and daddy, Hazel is cherished […] — (Posted August 29, 2025)

Paul Edward Prince Paul Prince,68, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday August 29, 2025 at his home following a brief illness. He was born September 24, 1956 in New Castle to the late Roy and Geneva Prince. Paul had been employed at Foam Rubber Products in New Castle as well as Chrysler Corp. He was a […] — (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)

Susan Lynn Roell LYNN, Ind. – Susan Lynn Roell, age 72, of Lynn, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born September 11, 1952, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Arthur H. and Rosemary Corbin Dierdorf, Susan had lived in this area since 1977. She graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in Harrison, Ohio. […] — (Posted August 28, 2025)

SueAnn Gilbert Obituary and arrangements pending… View full obituary — (Posted August 28, 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)

Lewis A. Bowen Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (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)

Gene R. Poe Gene R. Poe, 75, of New Castle, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at his home. He was born October 4, 1949, in Monticello, KY to Charles and Maggie (Troxell) Poe. Gene was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Viet Nam. He had worked for the city of New Castle and Brooks Foods. He […] — (Posted August 26, 2025)

Shirley J. Purdy Shirley J. Purdy, age 89, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on January 2, 1936, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Allen and Doris (Caskey) Thompson. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert […] — (Posted August 26, 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)