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.
Robert Wayne Shauver
Robert "Bob" Wayne Shauver, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully in his home on March 19, 2026. He was born in Portland, IN, on October 17, 1941, to the late Marion and Margaret (Ashley) Shauver. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Bundy Auditorium in New Castle. Cremation will […] — (Posted March 23, 2026)
Mary Jane Tigner
Mary Jane Tigner, 82, of New Castle, gently went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. She was born on May 19, 1943, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Lloyd and Thelma Bernice (Taylor) Reneau. Jane spent her… — (Posted March 23, 2026)
Jewell Berdene Cox Luke
RICHMOND, IN– Jewell Berdene Cox Luke, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Reid Health. Born March 28, 1935, to Charles and Lenora Baldwin Cox, Jewell lived in this community most of her life. She worked as a legal secretary and was a member of Reid Presbyterian Church. Jewell enjoyed reading, […] — (Posted March 23, 2026)
Georgie Jones
Georgie L. Jones, 68, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in the presence and care of her family on Saturday, March 21. Georgie was born in Clinton County, Kentucky, on March 6, 1958, to George Benton & Betty Jean Logan Beaty. She grew up in Muncie, Indiana and attended Muncie Central High School. Georgie recently […] — (Posted March 23, 2026)
Marilyn Jo Bell
Marilyn Jo Bell, 82, of New Castle passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at The Willows of New Castle. She was born December 7, 1943 in New Castle to Donald and Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Lines) Wisehart. Marilyn was a Cadiz High School graduate who began her career in administrative roles before joining Chrysler Corporation in […] — (Posted March 22, 2026)
Joyce Ann “Trudy” Titus
Joyce A. Titus, 85, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 20, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1940, to the late Leslie and Gertrude “Trudy” Martin. She attended and graduated from Centerville High School, Centerville, IN. She was a proud retiree of ALCOA/SILGAN after 43 years of service. Joyce enjoyed […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Darlene Fay Overholt
Darlene Fay (Marburger) Overholt, age 75, beloved mother and grandmother passed away, at her home on March 20, 2026 at 2:14 A.M., surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Leaving a void that her family cannot fill. Darlene was born in Lewisburg, Ohio on February 9, 1951 to William and Freda Marburger. She attended Twin Valley […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Lois Marie Fairchild
Lois Marie Fairchild, 70, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her residence. Lois was born on April 22, 1955, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a daughter of Jerome George Hemauer and Dorothy Jane (Kobriger) Hemauer. Known to many by her nickname “Battle”, to the contrary Lois had a contagious smile and […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Lois I. Brown
Lois I. Brown, 100, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on June 24, 1925 in Philadelphia, Missouri, a daughter to Marion and Allie (Lewis) Elwood. She was one of seven children, three brothers and three sisters, all who preceded her in death. During World […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Wanda J. Murphy
Wanda J. Murphy, 90, of Straughn, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 17, 1936, in Hagerstown, Indiana. Wanda like to travel and fishing. She loved all her pets especially her dogs, with her favorite dog being Pretty Boy, but most importantly time with her […] — (Posted March 21, 2026)
Leann Stolle-Jackson
Leann Nicole Stolle-Jackson, 31, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away on March 19, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on November 26, 1994, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to her mother, Melissa Kay (Snyder) Jackson, and her father, Shawn Jackson. Leann was a 2013 graduate of Lincoln High School in Wayne County. She made […] — (Posted March 20, 2026)
Roy K. Hunteman
Roy K. Hunteman, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home. Born August 18, 1941, in Benham, Indiana, to LeRoy and Mary Gladys Tingle Hunteman, Roy lived most of his life in this community. He graduated from Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis in 1959. Roy graduated in 1963 from DePauw, where […] — (Posted March 20, 2026)
Danny Williams
Danny (Dan) Williams, 72, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1953, in Richmond, Kentucky, to Herman Williams and Jewell (Wells). Dan graduated from National Trail High School in 1971. He worked various jobs before becoming a union plumber/pipefitter for the Local 440 out of Muncie and […] — (Posted March 20, 2026)
Glenda May Thompson
Glenda May Thompson, 77, passed away on March 19, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1948, in New Castle, to the late Glenn Thompson and Betty (Wiley) Roland. A 1966 graduate of Knightstown High School, where she was a proud member of the honor society, Glenda exhibited the intelligence and determination that would shape […] — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Julianne Egner
Julianne Egner, age 76, of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren in Middletown, Ohio. Born on September 22, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter the late Chester N. & Mary J. (Sabo) Welz, Sr. She worked at Dayton Flex for 20 […] — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Anna Weston
NEW CASTLE- Anna Maria Weston,68, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away early Wednesday morning March 18, 2026 at the Willows of New Castle where she had been a resident for several months. A daughter of the late William Joseph and Frances Yvonne (Huskey) Haler, Anna was born in Richmond, Indiana on Novemver 30, 1957. She […] — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Cheryl Ann Lewis
Cheryl Ann Lewis, 60, of Connersville, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026, at her residence. One of six children of Jack Lee and Linda Lou Armbrecht Lewis, Cheryl was born on August 10, 1965, in Connersville. She was a proud 1984 graduate of Connersville High School. In her 20s, Cheryl lived in Winona Lake […] — (Posted March 19, 2026)
Christopher H. Beeson
Christopher H. Beeson passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Carol Ann McDermitt
Carol Ann McDermitt, age 85, of New Paris, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on April 7, 1940, in Fort Wayne, IN. Carol worked as a secretary and skilled typist for Belden Corp. in Richmond for 32 years; after retiring, she worked at Dillard’s for a […] — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Randy Gruelich
Randy Greulich, age 76, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from a stroke, a complication of Stage 4 Lung Cancer at Reid View full obituary — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Arthur Ray Johnson Jr.
Arthur Ray Johnson Jr., 61, passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 15, 2026, at Reid Health Connersville. Arthur was a self-employed diesel mechanic for many years, working throughout Indianapolis, Richmond, and the surrounding area. In his leisure time he was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his father, Arthur Ray Johnson Sr., of Indianapolis; a son Kevin […] — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Jeffery Alan Ellington
Jeffery Alan Ellington passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted March 18, 2026)
Kimberly S. Johnson
Kimberly S. (Hawley) Johnson age 65 of Eaton, Ohio died Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on August 9, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bruce R. & Elaine R. (Tucker) Hawley. Kimberly was a 1978 Eaton High School graduate, active with the Preble County Library and loved reading. […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)
Tina M. Steele
Tina M. Steele, age 68, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Kettering Health Preble in Eaton. She was born on September 5, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Richard and Helen (Dill) Binkley. Tina was a lifelong resident of Verona and recently moved to Eaton. She was a graduate […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)
Frank Fox
RICHMOND, IN– Frank Fox, 80, of Richmond, IN passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, after a long illness. He was born on December 12, 1945, to Edward and Julia Ramsey Fox. Frank retired from Mosey manufacturing after working there for over 30 years. He is survived by his daughter, Nikki (Nolan) Patterson; sisters, Betty (Bob) […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)
Mattie F. Garner
Mattie F. Garner, 93 of Richmond, passed away peacefully at Reid Health on March 8th 2026. She was born to Erman Raine and Jimmy Moore View full obituary — (Posted March 17, 2026)
J. Neil Clark
J. Neil Clark, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joe Wade Clark and Bertha (Hale) Clark-Wolkersdorfer. He was a 1958 graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit, specializing in […] — (Posted March 17, 2026)