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.
Samuel Cook
Samuel O. Cook, 61, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Henry Community Health. He was born September 29, 1963, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles E. and Tamara (Winter) Cook. Sam was employed for several years at Emery Worldwide and Walmart in New Castle. He enjoyed auto […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Donald W. Shilt
Donald Warner Shilt, age 88, of Winchester, Indiana, formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on Friday, July 25, 2025. Don was born on March 5, 1937, in Piqua, Ohio, the only child of Hurshel and Viola (Warner) Shilt. At just four years old, Don lost his father, […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Stephen Moistner
RICHMOND- Stephen Everett Moistner, 70, passed away at his home in Richmond, Indiana Monday July 28, 2025. Stephen was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 10, 1955. He was raised in Richmond and graduated from high school there in 1973. Stephen had lived in Florida and Tennessee before returning to Richmond. He worked a […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Sally B. Maupin
RICHMOND, Ind. – Sally B. Maupin, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Arbor Trace Family-first Senior Living. Born January 24, 1943, in Burksville, Kentucky, to Delbert and Willie Sheckles Wright, Sally lived in Richmond most of her life. She retired from Cox’s Supermarket in February 1999, after over 20 years […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Bobby “Bob” Lynn Larkin
RICHMOND, Ind. – Bobby “Bob” Lynn Larkin, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born October 1, 1942, in Winchester, Indiana, to Lynn D. and Unevia Russell Larkin, Bob lived in several states, Indiana, Kansas, Colorado, Florida, and back to Indiana. He was a graduate of […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Donald Frederick Hoffer
RICHMOND, Ind. – Donald Frederick Hoffer, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Forest Park Health Campus. Donald was born June 10, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Fred Robert and Margaret Cecelia Banko Hoffer. He was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School in Endicott, New York, and received his Bachelors […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Jane Lay
CAMBRIDGE CITY – Jane Ann Lay, 69 went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, July 27, 2025. Born to the late Ralph and Betty (Paul) Lakes, she was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 17th, 1955, and was raised in the Dublin community. She was a 1974 graduate of Lincoln High School in […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Shirley Eugene Morgan
RICHMOND, IN– Rev Shirley Eugene Morgan- On Friday, July 25, 2025, Heaven opened its gates and welcomed God’s faithful servant, Rev. Shirley Eugene Morgan to his eternal home. He was 96 years old. Shirley was born on March 3, 1929, in St. Elmo, Tennessee. He moved to Indiana in his early years and graduated from […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Pamela Pope
Pamela Ann Pope, 60, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home. She was born September 19, 1964, in New Castle to the late Verlin and Shelba (Morgan) Lang. Pam was a self-employed craft maker who traveled to the Covered Bridge Festival, Metamora and other craft fairs where she would sell […] — (Posted July 29, 2025)
Vickie Lynn Clark
Vickie Lynn Clark passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, with her daughter Mandi by her side, after a ten-year journey with Alzheimer’s. She was 75. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, David; her daughter, Mandi Browning (Michael); her sister, Anita Workman (Bob); her brother, Ron Seibel (Leslie); her three nephews, Ryan […] — (Posted July 28, 2025)
Gracie L. Norton
Gracie L. Norton, age 75, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, surrounded by her loving family. Gracie View full obituary — (Posted July 28, 2025)
Michelle Lee Keckler
Michelle Lee Keckler, age 53, passed away at Reid Health on July 25, 2025. She was born August 18, 1971, the daughter of Thomas and View full obituary — (Posted July 28, 2025)
Douglas Patterson
Douglas J. Patterson went home to be with our Heavenly Father in the early morning of July 23, 2025. He was born February 26, 1945, to Mark “Pat” & Doris Patterson, who have preceded him to heaven. Doug grew up in Windfall, In & graduated from Windfall High School. He then graduated from Indiana Central […] — (Posted July 28, 2025)
Lucy M. Sharp
RICHMOND, IN– Lucy M. Sharp, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 26.2025, at Reid Health. Born October 6, 1927, in Arvel, Kentucky, to Henry Clay and Martha Rader, Lucy lived in this community all of her life. She retired from INA (Insurance Co. of North America) after several years of service. Lucy was […] — (Posted July 28, 2025)
John David Polver
RICHMOND, Ind. – John David Polver, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana surrounded by family. Born December 16, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel and Virginia Jenkins Polver Jr., John was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School, […] — (Posted July 28, 2025)
Troy Edward Harmon
Troy Edward Harmon, 47, of New Castle passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born September 12, 1977 in Anderson to the late Harold Harmon and Kathy Runyan. Per Troy’s request, there will be no public services held and cremation will take place at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service […] — (Posted July 28, 2025)
Caleigh Anne Renee Lindsay
Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com View full obituary — (Posted July 28, 2025)
Jocelyn Lou Short Adams
Beloved mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend to many, Jocelyn Lou Short Adams passed away peacefully at age 95 on July 24th, 2025 at her residence. Born to Fred and Frances Short on April 4th, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jocelyn, AKA “Josh” or “Jocie” grew up in Latonia Kentucky, and attended Holmes High School and Stephens […] — (Posted July 26, 2025)
Joseph C. Trese Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we mark the passing of Joseph (Joe) Condon Trese Jr. on July 25th, 2025, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Joe left this earth to be with the Lord and join his wife Corinne (Livernois) Trese in heaven. Joe was born in Detroit Michigan on December 29, 1931, to […] — (Posted July 26, 2025)
Ralph Whittaker
Ralph Whittaker, age 78, of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born on August 19, 1946 in Portland, IN to the late Herman and Pauline Whittaker. In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his siblings, Marion Whittaker, Nevin Whittaker, Doris […] — (Posted July 26, 2025)
“Blackie” Ferrell
Charles A. “Blackie” Ferrell, 79, of New Castle, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born December 13, 1945, in New Castle to Preston and Lillian (Vincent) Ferrell. Blakie worked many jobs over his lifetime. He loved fishing with his brother James. Blackie is survived by children: Lillian Mae “Lucky” […] — (Posted July 26, 2025)
George J. Bouley
George J. Bouley, 89 of New Paris, Ohio died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio. George was born on April 24, 1936, in Somerset, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph G. & Edith (Nelson) Bouley. He was a graduate of Somerset High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps […] — (Posted July 25, 2025)
Sarah Joan (Zeilinga) Kieninger
Sarah Joan (Zeilinga) Kieninger, 44, of Spiceland passed away on July 23, 2025 at the home of her mother, having lost her battle with cancer. She was born March 26, 1981 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Jerry Zeilinga and Karen (Rinard) Smith. A 1999 graduate of Knightstown High School, Sarah had formerly worked at Citizens […] — (Posted July 25, 2025)
Michael Wayne Joines
Michael Wayne Joines, age 84, of North Bend, WA, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. A man of grit, wisdom, and quiet kindness, Mike leaves behind a legacy of strength, integrity, faith, and deep devotion to his family. Born in New Castle, Indiana, to Herman and Virginia Joines, Mike was the youngest of two […] — (Posted July 25, 2025)
Antonio Adan Ramirez
Antonio Adan Ramírez, age 90, who was a loving father, grandfather, and long life pastor passed away at Reid Hospital in Richmond IN, on Saturday View full obituary — (Posted July 25, 2025)
Ann Elizabeth Warnock Mumford
Ann Elizabeth Warnock Mumford, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born October 9, 1925, in Bucyrus, Ohio to Cline William and Mabel Inman Warnock, Ann has been a resident of this community since 1986. She was a member of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, Whitewater Basket Guild, […] — (Posted July 25, 2025)
Thomas H. Kline
Thomas H. Kline, age 93, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born on September 29, 1931 in Richmond, IN to the late George “Rossman” and Marion (Highland) Kline. He was a graduate of Eaton High School and earned his Bachelor of Science […] — (Posted July 25, 2025)
Orville Wayne Hale
Orville Wayne Hale, 97 of Gratis, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. Wayne was born on December 7, 1927 in West Alexandria, Ohio, the son of the late Claude & Stella (Egelston) Hale. He was a tool designer who worked at so many prominent places such as, […] — (Posted July 25, 2025)