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.
Jan Earl Mosier Jan Earl Mosier age 68, of Milton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on December View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2024)
James “Jim” Joseph Kloer James “Jim” Joseph Kloer, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on December 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on September 12, 1951, in Fort Wayne, IN to Herbert and Mary Ellen Kloer. He married his best friend and soul mate Jacqueline Kloer on July 31, […] — (Posted December 4, 2024)
Karilyn Kay White Karilyn Kay White, 65, of Knightstown, passed away on Monday December 2, 2024, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on September 2, 1959, to the late Darrell and Marilyn (Strattan) White.  She graduated from New Castle High School in 1978. Karliyn was a 10 year 4-H member and lived for her trips […] — (Posted December 4, 2024)
John Wesley Brown Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2024)
Autumn Dawn Jones-Funk Autumn Dawn Jones-Funk, age 36, of Richmond, IN passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born February 26, 1988 in Richmond.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Lloyd Jones Sr. and Sharon A. Chandler; maternal grandparents Virgil and Jackie Hunter; aunt Sheila Lane; and […] — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Harry E. Mulcahey Harry E. Mulcahey, age 95, of Camden, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born November 15, 1929 in Glendale, OH to the late James and Elizabeth Mulcahey. Harry was a U.S Navy Veteran that served during the Korean War. He retired from General Electric after 42 years; and […] — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Michelle Elaine Moore RICHMOND, Ind. – Michelle Elaine Moore, age 58, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 29, 2024. Born August 5, 1966, in Winchester, Indiana, to Jack and Cynthia Thompson Schlenker, Michelle lived in Centerville most of her life. She was a 1984 graduate of Monroe Central High School, where she was salutatorian of her class. Michelle […] — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Kimberly Ann Moore Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Family and friends may visit Tuesday View full obituary — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Nizamul “Brent” Houssain Nizamul “Brent” Houssain, a Guyanese immigrant to the United States, arrived in New York City at the young age of 20. He spent several years View full obituary — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Diane Sue Bennett DeSonie RICHMOND, Ind. – Diane Sue Bennett DeSonie, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born August 24, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, to E. Lorraine Ketron Faucett. Later she was blessed with Robert G. Faucett as a dad. Diane lived in this community all her life. She […] — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Marlene K. Bertsch RICHMOND IN.- Marlene K. Bertsch, age 70, passed Thursday, November 28, 2024, surrounded by her family at Reid Hospital. Marlene was born February 21, 1949, in Richmond, IN, to the late Everette and Lucy Lloyd Bettenbroke. When Marlene was in kindergarten, the family moved to Cambridge City, IN, where Marlene would become a 1967 graduate […] — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Bill Fink CAMBRIDGE CITY-  William Chester “Bill” Fink, 85, passed away at his home early Monday morning December 2, 2024.  One of nine children of the late Raymond G. and Emma Frances (Risch) Fink, Bill was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on April 9, 1939.  A lifelong Cambridge City resident, Bill graduated from Lincoln High School with […] — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Mike Moistner, Sr. Mike Moistner, Sr., age 70, of Union, Ohio, and formerly of Eaton, Ohio, died on Friday, November 22, 2024. Born on July 5, 1954 in Fairborn, Ohio, son of the late, Warren & Glenna (Horn) Moistner. He had retired from Parker Hannifin after 43 years.  Mike enjoyed working in his garage doing mechanical work. He […] — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Paul D. Gibbs Paul D Gibbs, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday December 2, 2024 at the age of 65. Paul was born in View full obituary — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Becki Reed BENTONVILLE- Rebecca “Becki” G. Reed, 71, of rural Bentonville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, November 29th, 2024. Becki was born in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Gordon Rayburn and Nell (Aaron) Bush on March 6th, 1953. In 1971, Becki graduated from New Washington High School in Charlestown, Indiana. She attended I.U. Bloomington for […] — (Posted December 3, 2024)
Lois Ruth Cooper-Bullock Lois Ruth Cooper-Bullock 78 of Richmond passed away on December 1, 2024, in her home after a long illness. She was born March 12, 1946, View full obituary — (Posted December 2, 2024)
Jerel Kendall “Jerry” Dull Jerel Kendall “Jerry” Dull, 75 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Born on October 29, 1949 in Greenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert J. & Marybelle M. (Kissinger) Dull. Jerry was a retired Police Officer and Dispatcher having served in Eaton, West […] — (Posted December 2, 2024)
David Edward Tremps CENTERVILLE, IN. – David Edward Tremps, age 67, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2024. Born in Richmond, Indiana on April 6, 1957, to Robert and Frances Tremps, David lived much of his life throughout Florida. He graduated from Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Florida in 1975. David was proud to have […] — (Posted December 2, 2024)
Kevin L. Noll Kevin L. Noll of Liberty passed away on Saturday November 30, 2024 at the age of 41. Kevin was born in Oxford, Ohio on November View full obituary — (Posted December 2, 2024)
Deborah Lynne Wells Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 2, 2024)
Glenn Kevin Redd Glenn Redd, 68, of Connersville passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, after a three-year long battle with cancer. A child of Leroy and Ruth Redd, Glenn was born August 21, 1956, in Fayette County and attended St. Gabriel School before graduating from Connersville High School with the class of […] — (Posted December 2, 2024)
Charles W. Cain, Jr. Charles W. “Walt” Cain, 89, of Marion, formerly of Muncie passed away at his home on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born September 11, 1935, in Versailles, Indiana to Earl and Daisy (Jines) Cain. Walt worked most of his life for Midas Muffler in Muncie, IN before moving to Marion, IN to open a […] — (Posted December 2, 2024)
Joseph Weber New Castle- Joseph M. Weber, 88, of rural New Castle, passed away Monday evening, November 25, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Joseph E. and Violet (Yonley) Weber, Joseph was born on July 12th, 1936, in Bellaire, Ohio. He graduated from Bellaire High School and enlisted into the United […] — (Posted December 2, 2024)
Sandra Sue Blaydes Sandra Sue Blaydes, 84, of New Castle passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the Willows of New Castle. She was born March 7, 1924 in Louisville, KY to the late Virgil and Catheleen (McDonald) Drabing. Sandy was best known as an antique dealer, having done this for over for 25 years. She had worked […] — (Posted November 30, 2024)
Gwendolyn Ratcliff Gwendolyn Ratcliff, 95, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday morning, November 30, 2024, at Henry Community Health following a brief illness. She was blessed to live independently until just shortly before her death. Gwen was born on February 15, 1929, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Worley and Irma Fellers. Gwen […] — (Posted November 30, 2024)
Richard Lee Hosier Richard Lee Hosier age 79 of New Paris, Ohio died November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Richmond in 1945 View full obituary — (Posted November 30, 2024)
Thomas Edward Rhoades, III Thomas Edward Rhoades, III, 49 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Kettering Health – Hamilton. He was born on September 20, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio. Thomas had worked for Westwood Finishing in Trotwood. He was a Tri County North High School graduate and served in the United States Marine Corps. He […] — (Posted November 30, 2024)
Walker Lanning James Walker Lanning, 24, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident. A child of Melinda Lanning and the late James Smiley, Walker was born March 4, 2000, and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2018. He went on to graduate from underwater welding school […] — (Posted November 30, 2024)
Betty Barbara Stewart Betty Barbara Stewart passed away on November 29, 2024. She was born January 13, 1928 to Anderson and Viola (Whitesell) Setser. Betty graduated from Dixon High School. She married her high school sweetheart, J. Eldon Stewart, on January 10, 1948, at The First Presbyterian Church in Fairhaven, OH. They enjoyed living, working, and raising their […] — (Posted November 30, 2024)
Paul David Trent Paul David Trent, 82, of Everton, passed away Wednesday evening, November 27, 2024 at Ambassador Healthcare, Centerville where he had been a resident for the last three months. A son of Claude and Anna Durham Trent, Paul was born in Connersville on December 28, 1941, and graduated from Connersville High School. Paul served his country […] — (Posted November 30, 2024)