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.
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)
Dean Pitchford Dean L. Pitchford, 87, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. He was born February 12, 1937, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, a son of the late Carl Lester and Clara E. (Wagner) Pitchford. Dean graduated high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan and earned a bachelor’s degree in […] — (Posted November 30, 2024)
Robert C. Myers Robert C. Myers passed away peacefully at Reid Health on Sunday November 24, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 22, 1930 to Charles C. and Bettie (Nickens) Myers. Robert started working at the age of 10, delivering newspapers and then setting pins at the bowling alley. He […] — (Posted November 29, 2024)
John T. Brown John T. Brown 71 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2024. He was born November 19, 1953, in Richmond to Robert Sr. and View full obituary — (Posted November 29, 2024)
Dallas Austin Pegg RICHMOND, Ind. – Dallas Austin Pegg, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio surrounded by family. Born March 12, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to John Dallas and Eva Lacey Pegg, Dallas was a life-long resident of Richmond. […] — (Posted November 29, 2024)
Edna Medaris  Edna Faye Medaris, 87, of Whitewater, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Reid Health  Edna was born on May 17, 1937, in Garrard County, Kentucky to Wilbert & Mary Osborne Newby. She married Charles Medaris on December 8, 1956.  Edna was a faithful member of the Whitewater […] — (Posted November 28, 2024)
Carol L. Braughton Carol L. Braughton, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 with her family by her side at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born October 10, 1943 in Eaton to the late Lee and Ethel Quesenberry. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Barbara Ann Hamilton Barbara Ann Hamilton, 95, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Stonebrooke Rehab Center in New Castle. She was born November 19, 1929 in New Castle to the late Harry McKinley and Philena Fay (Rice) Turpin. Barbara was an active member of the South Side Church of the Nazarene where […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Jacqueline Ann Brown Jacqueline Ann Brown, 88, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 21, 1936, to the late Merle and Thelma (Berga) Karcher. Jacqueline grew up in Marietta, Ohio and later came to Indiana. She loved flowers and working in the yard. Jacqueline enjoyed shopping, […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
James W. Jones James W. Jones, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 63. He was born View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Beatrice Allen Beatrice Allen, age 77, of Somerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 25, 2024 at her residence. Born on September 8, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late, Earl & Mildred (Gentry) Harvey. She loved her family very much and enjoyed sewing, gardening, bike riding and reading. Preceded […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Jerry C. Gold Jerry C. Gold, 85, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on September 14, 1939, to the late Charles William and Henrietta (Adams) Gold. He was a beloved figure in the community and will be missed deeply by all who had the pleasure of […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Carloyn M. Crabtree Carolyn M. Crabtree, 82, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Henry Community Hospital. She was born May 1, 1942, in New Castle to Dewitt and Evelyn (Wright) Dobbs. Carol was a homemaker who had a keen eye for interior design, enjoyed traveling around the world, but most of all, took pleasure […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)