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.
Vincent James Vecera Vincent James Vecera, age 64, of Richmond, IN, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Reid Health. He was born on May 8, 1962, in Richmond, IN, the son of Rocco E. Vecera and Mary Rose (Pappano) Vecera. Vincent enjoyed traveling the world with his family as an army brat before settling in Richmond […] — (Posted June 8, 2026)
Aurora Paisley Meranda Aurora Paisley Meranda was born asleep on Friday, June 5, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She is survived by her parents, Colt M. and Jasmine J. Meranda. She was greeted in heaven by her brother, Xander Cuevas. There will be no public services held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in […] — (Posted June 7, 2026)
William McDonald, Jr. William Grant McDonald Jr. (“Bill”), age 83, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Bill was born on April 23, 1943. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lila R. McDonald, who passed away in 2015, and by his father, William “Grant” McDonald. Bill is survived by his son, William […] — (Posted June 7, 2026)
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Nolan Thomas “Tom” Allen Nolan Thomas “Tom” Allen, 88, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1937 in Westport, Indiana to the late Nolan F. and Mildred Lucille (Biddinger) Allen. Tom graduated from Sandcreek High School in 1956, Franklin […] — (Posted June 6, 2026)
Leonard L. Losey Jr. Leonard L. Losey, Jr., 75 of Mooreland, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. He was born April 12, 1951, in Albany, KY, a son of the late Leonard L. and Kate (Guffey) Losey. Leonard attended Blue River Valley High School and worked for Brooks Foods in Mt. […] — (Posted June 6, 2026)
Paul Allen Smith Paul Allen Smith, age 64, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 17, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Eileen Evans of Greenville and the late Stanley Smith. In addition to his mother, Paul is survived by his wife, Lynn (Sunderland) Smith, whom he married […] — (Posted June 6, 2026)
James D. Rose James D. Rose, age 73 of Eaton died Friday, June 5, 2026, at his residence. Born on January 24, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio. He was the son of the late James & Martha (Rader) Rose. He was a retired Truck Driver for Bearcat Express. Preceded in death by sisters: Lavaine Haney and Virginia Carol Rose […] — (Posted June 6, 2026)
Nancy Grimes Nancy Grimes, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on June 3, 2026 at her home at the age of 90. She was born March 17, 1936 in Hagerstown, IN. She is survived by sons Michael (Chel) Grimes and John (Amy) Grimes, grandson Noah Grimes, great-granddaughter Sally Grimes and several nieces and nephews. She was […] — (Posted June 6, 2026)
Camilla D. Spencer Camilla D. Spencer age 68 of Geneva, Indiana and formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on September 1, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. & Alice L. (Reed) Clayman. Preceded in death by her husband of 34 years John […] — (Posted June 6, 2026)
Nathan P. Clayman Nathan P. Clayman, age 61 of Geneva, Indiana died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from a single – vehicle accident in Geneva, Adams County, Indiana. Nathan was born on January 10, 1965, the son of the late Robert J. & Alice L. (Reed) Clayman. He was employed at FCC Adams in Berne, Indiana Preceded in death […] — (Posted June 6, 2026)
Edgar E. Bishop Edgar E. Bishop passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted June 6, 2026)
Dee Anne Shafer Dee Anne Shafer, 66, of Spiceland, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 16, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter to the late Wilmer Dean and Peggy Anne (King) Shafer. Dee Anne attended Tri High School and was a member of the Class of 1977. […] — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Carrie A. Coning Carrie A. Coning, age 84, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born May 21, 1942 in New Madison,OH to the late Hiram and Elma Mae (Shewman) Mogle. Carrie enjoyed growing flowers and gardening; and was an excellent cook, especially known for […] — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Janet L. Crabtree Janet L. Crabtree, 69, of Muncie, entered into eternal life on May 29, 2026, with several loved ones by her side after an extended illness. She lived in Hillsboro, IN and attended Blue River Valley Schools, later living in the New Castle area before making Bronston and Albany, KY her home for several years. Janet […] — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Sylvia L. Menger Sylvia L. Menger, age 88, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Greenville Care Center. She was born on January 7, 1938, in Dayton, to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Wamboldt) Oler. In addition to her parents, Sylvia is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth G. Menger; and her brother, Bill […] — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Irvin “Slick” Wilson Irvin “Slick” Wilson, 84, of New Castle, died on June 2, 2026.He was born on November 27, 1941, in Indianapolis to Irvin and Dorothy (Donaldson) Wilson.Survivors include his wife, Carol Wilson; three daughters, Amy (Sonny) DeWitte, Toni (Buddy) Howard, and Cheryl (Bob) Zielinski;… — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Dr. Joseph Paul “Joe” Huffman Dr. Joseph Paul “Joe” Huffman, 49, of New Castle, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 31, 2026, following a sudden heart condition.Joe was born on June 16, 1976, in New Castle, Indiana, to Paul and Carol (Huffman) Huffman. A 1994 graduate of Tri Junior-… — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Deborah Ann Ingalls It is with sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Deborah Ann (Walker) Ingalls, who left us peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 77 on June 3, 2026. Born in Mobile, Alabama, she grew up in Wildwood, Illinois, and eventually followed the sunshine to Avon Park, Florida, where […] — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Christina Marie Richardson Christina Marie Richardson, 67, of New Castle, passed away Thursday evening, June 4, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of John Edward Powell and Linda Daub Lund, Christina was born on February 2, 1959, in Connersville and graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 1977. Christina was a […] — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Michael A. Clark Obituary and arrangements pending… — (Posted June 5, 2026)
Toby A. Gordon Toby A. Gordon passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted June 4, 2026)
James A. “Jamie” Thompson, Jr. James A. “Jamie” Thompson, Jr. age 49 of Eaton, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Kettering Hospital in Kettering, Ohio. Born March 28, 1977, in Richmond, Indiana, Jamie was the son of the late James A. & Ann E. (McClellan) Thompson. He was a 1996 Eaton High School graduate and had worked with the […] — (Posted June 4, 2026)
Sharon K. Mills Sharon K. (Garver) Mills age 81 formerly of Hamilton, Ohio died on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her daughter’s residence in Eaton. Born on January 2, 1945, in Butler County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles O. & Amanda E. (Palmer) Garver. Preceded in death by her Husband of 57 years Donald A. Mills, […] — (Posted June 4, 2026)
Kenneth Lee Sawyer Kenneth Lee Sawyer, 69, passed away on June 3, 2026, at the home of his daughter in Blanchester, Ohio, following an extended illness. One of three children of Claude Sawyer and Peggy Brandenburg Sawyer, Kenneth was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on December 13, 1956. He graduated from Short High School in Liberty, Indiana. On July […] — (Posted June 4, 2026)
Marcia K. Favorite Marcia K. Favorite, 81, of Lynn, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday evening, June 2. She was born on March 2, 1945, in Winchester, Indiana to Virgil & Gertrude Faye (Bales) Van Tyle. She attended Lynn High School and was a proud Bulldog. Marcia was a homemaker. She also worked […] — (Posted June 4, 2026)
Larry Keith Gumm Larry K. Gumm, 75, of Pershing, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 2nd, 2026. While his passing was unexpected, those who knew the depth of his love for his beloved wife, Jeanne, feel that his broken heart longed to be with her again after her recent passing on May 5th, 2026. Larry was born […] — (Posted June 4, 2026)
Betty Ruth Hogan Huse Betty Ruth Hogan Huse, 97, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026, at Hickory Creek of Connersville. One of ten children of Alphonso and Clara Vale, Betty was born on August 16, 1928, in Bicknell, Indiana. She attended school through the twelfth grade and later completed cosmetology […] — (Posted June 4, 2026)
Bob Maxwell Robert Allan Maxwell passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2026, while a patient at Majestic Care of Connersville at the age of 85. Bob was born in Davenport, Iowa on April 27, 1941, one of six children of George Allen and Alice Louise (Kronernberg) Maxwell. In May of 1962, Bob was united in marriage to […] — (Posted June 4, 2026)
Betty D. Pruett Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted June 4, 2026)
Steven Dixon Steve Dixon passed away at home on May 23rd, 2026. He was born on November 4th, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Bob Dixon and Reba Duncan. Steve was a resident of Richmond, Indiana. He was employed at D&S Tires. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching TV, and football. He was very funny, always making […] — (Posted June 4, 2026)