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.
Ruth Nadine Taylor
RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruth “Nadine” Taylor, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at Ambassador Healthcare surrounded by loved ones. Born September 24, 1933, in Whittington, Illinois, to Roy and Lilly Barnfield Williams, Nadine was a life-long resident of this area. She was employed at Nettle Creek Industries for over 20 years […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Scott Lee Adams
RICHMOND, Ind. – Scott Lee Adams, age 46, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at home. Born February 21, 1979, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gail Adams and Roberta Johnson, Scott was a life-long resident of Richmond. Scott was a true public servant who gave his life in the protection and love of his […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Jack Monroe Martin Jr.
RICHMOND, Ind. – Jack Monroe Martin Jr., age 51, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Reid Health. Born November 1, 1973, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jack Monroe and Sue Hughes Martin Sr., Jack was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School, Vincennes University and Tiffin University. […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Malcolm D. Terrell
CENTERVILLE, IN– Malcolm D. Terrell, age 78, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Reid Health. Born September 23, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roland and Mary Smith Terrell, Malcolm lived most of his life in Richmond and Angola, Indiana. He was a high school graduate and worked in maintenance. Malcolm attended Hodgin […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Ray Lee Harrison
RICHMOND, Ind. – Ray Lee Harrison, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born September 6, 1926, at home in Whitewater, Indiana, to Linden R. and Lorene Hughes Harrison, Ray was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a graduate of Whitewater High School. After graduation, Ray served […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Robert E. Brattain
CENTERVILLE, IN– Robert E. Brattain, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home. Born November 18, 1943, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Frank E. and Pauline Grey Brattain, Robert has lived most of his life in this community. He was a high school graduate and served in the US Marine Corp. […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Thomas D. Lee
RICHMOND, IN– Thomas D. Lee, age 66, of Fishers, Indiana, died Friday, April 18, 2025, at Community Hospital North. Born May 25, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Fred M. and Shirley Ann Wampler Lee, Thomas lived most of his life in this community. He was a high school graduate and member of the U. S. […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Rickie Lee “Rick” Hilling
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – Rickie Lee “Rick” Hilling, age 68, of Hagerstown, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Reid Health. Born September 10, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Phillip and Betty Lou Garrett Hilling, Rick was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Centerville High School and attended Ball State University. […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Ruth Ann Blevins
RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruth Ann Blevins, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 14, 2025, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born September 14, 1949, in Berea, Kentucky, to John W. and Opal Smith, Ruth Ann had lived in this area since she was a child. She was a 1968 graduate of Short High […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Matthew J. W. Burgess
RICHMOND, IN– Matthew J. W. Burgess, age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at home. Born November 17, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio, to Donald Burgess and Virginia Rose, Matthew lived in this community most of his life. He was a high school graduate and worked at Honda in Greenville, Ohio. Survivors include […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Betty Lou Tash
Betty L. Tash, 81, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord at Reid Health on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born View full obituary — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Maurice L. Brown
Maurice Leon Brown, age 87, of Castine, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Maurice was born August 29, 1937, in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Russell and Inez (Clegg) Brown. In addition to his parents, Maurice is preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Sorrell) Brown, […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
Jean Ann Doty
Jean Ann Doty, age 88, of Camden, OH passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, OH. She was born August 10, 1936 in Camden, OH to the late Walter and Helen (Wilson) Withrow. Jean Ann retired as an administrative assistant from Miami University in Oxford, OH . In addition to […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
Sharon Kay Miller
Sharon Kay Miller, 67, of Knightstown passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1957, in New Castle to the late Paul and Wanda (Hicks) Murray. A 1975 graduate of New Castle High School Sharon went on to serve her Country in the Army National Guard […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
Mary L. Sollenberger
Mary L. Sollenberger, age 75 of Verona, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 5, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Lester Merle & Mazzie Mae (Baker) Black. She graduated in 1968 from Eaton […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
Dale Leroy Miller
Dale Leroy Miller, age 68, passed away on April 21, 2025. Born on September 16, 1956, in Plymouth, Indiana, Dale lived a life defined by dedication, kindness, and quiet strength. Dale attended Webster Elementary and Plymouth Junior High before enrolling at Morton Memorial High School in Knightstown, Indiana. There, he excelled as a wrestler, winning […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
James “Jim” Bryant
James “Jim” Bryant, age 79 passed away Wednesday April 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 19, 1945 to Wilson and Charlene Eichenberger Bryant. Jim graduated from Richmond High School in 1964 and attended Purdue University. He was a successful farmer for many years before starting his […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Dale E. Poos
Dale E. Poos, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born August 4, 1935 in Eaton to the late Raymond and Naomi (Unger) Poos. Dale was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1953. After high school, he served in the […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Cindy Latham
Cindy Latham, 67, of New Castle passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025, at Stonebook. She was born on August 21, 1957, in New Castle to Bonnie (Carender) Thomas. A lifelong resident of New Castle, Cindy was an avid reader. Cindy is survived by her sister, Janine Ivey; nephew, Derek Ivey; niece, Bonnie Kathrine Ivey; […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Nancy Blevins Bonanza
Nancy A. Blevins Bonanza, after many health challenges in recent months, left her earthly home surrounded by her family who loved and prayed her into her eternal heavenly home on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was 84. She was born on January 29, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Mark Stephen Melhorn
Mark Stephen Melhorn, 70, formerly of Connersville passed away, Friday, April 18, 2025 in Cardinal Health of Muncie. The only child of Clarence and Doris Melhorn. Mark was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 6, 1954. A graduate of Connersville High School in 1973. Mark was proud member of the Connersville High School Band […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Dennis Wade Reed
Dennis Wade Reed, (Denny Bob), 64, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed away on April 23, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. The man with a View full obituary — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Marcella Lorraine Armstrong
Marcella Lorraine Armstrong, 80, passed away on April 21, 2025. View full obituary — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Darren Michael Steinke
Darren Michael Steinke, age 64, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2024 at Hospice of Warren/Butler County in Middletown, OH. He was born February 27, 1961 in Dayton, OH to the late Dean and Connie (Morrow) Steinke. Darren was a 1979 graduate of National Trail High School and attended Bowling Green State […] — (Posted April 24, 2025)
Daniel L. Snyder
Daniel L. Snyder, age 43, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born July 15, 1981 in Dayton, OH. Daniel played football at Eaton High School class of 2000; he enjoyed racing mustangs that he helped build with his dad; was an avid […] — (Posted April 24, 2025)
Annie R. Sanders
Annie Ruth Carter Sanders was born September 8 1938, to Autherine and Robert Carter in Suggsville Alabama. The Kingdom of God has been better for View full obituary — (Posted April 24, 2025)
John F. Waterman
John F. Waterman, 89, of New Castle went to his eternal home Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his family farm. He was born in a log cabin on December 2, 1935 in Hamilton County, Indiana to the late Ralph and Lelah (Crickmore) Waterman. The seventh of eleven children, John was a lifelong dairy farmer in […] — (Posted April 23, 2025)
Martha Mae Huffman Thomas
Martha Mae Huffman Thomas, 93, of Richmond, passed away April 22, 2025, at Reid Health. She was born June 19, 1931, in Liberty to Beniah View full obituary — (Posted April 23, 2025)