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.

Betty J. Thurston Betty Jean Thurston, 96, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2026. She was born in Albany, KY, on November 22, 1929, to the late Lowell and Mary Etta (York) Beck. Along with her five siblings, Betty was born and raised on a farm in Albany, Kentucky. Her upbringing instilled […] — (Posted January 29, 2026)

Helen Marie Cox Helen Marie Cox, age 82, of Brookville, OH, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Village Green Nursing Home in Greenville, OH. She was born March 4, 1943 in Ft. Benning, GA to the late Oscar and Ora Fillers. She married Phil Cox on July 26, 1953 and was married until Phil’s passing […] — (Posted January 29, 2026)

Doris Kay Hensley NEW PARIS, OH. – Doris Kay Hensley, age 72, of Fairborn, Ohio, formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Doris was born November 13, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Virgil Oscar and Doris Winifred Flitcraft Sayers. She received an associate’s degree and worked […] — (Posted January 29, 2026)

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Mildred Ford Mildred Lorene Ford, 91 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jan 28, 2026, at her home with her niece by her side. She was born in McLean County, Ky to Ernest and Mary Ford on Mar 16,1934. Her family moved to Cambridge City when she was 7 years old. She worked at […] — (Posted January 29, 2026)

Kathy Alfred Katherine “Kathy” Elizabeth Alfred, 82, of Laurel, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Reid Health – Connersville. Kathy was born April 4, 1953, in Lewisburg, Ohio, the daughter of John and Thelma Lunsford Craig. On September 18, 1976, she married Paul E. Alfred. Mr. Alfred passed away August 1, 2012. For over 16 years, […] — (Posted January 29, 2026)

Linda L. Jones Linda L. Jones, 89, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at The Waters of New Castle following a brief illness. She was born September 3, 1936, in Bedford, IN, a daughter of the late Louis Henry and Edith May (Tolliver) Lantz. Linda retired from Link-Belt in Indianapolis following many years of service. After […] — (Posted January 29, 2026)

Frederick L Morgan Frederick L. “Fred” Morgan of Connersville, Indiana, formerly of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, on January 16, 2026, at the View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2026)

Kevin David Riggs Kevin David Riggs,61, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. Kevin was born on March 18, 1964, in Frankfurt, Germany, a son of Charles and Gisela (Licht) Riggs. He was a 1982 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Kevin was employed by the Indiana […] — (Posted January 28, 2026)

Bruce Edward Cunningham Bruce Edward Cunningham, age 71, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 07, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Merle and Lula (Berry) Cunningham. He was a 1973 graduate of Twin Valley South High School. Bruce retired from […] — (Posted January 28, 2026)

Tammy Lynn Dock Tammy Lynn Dock, 54, of New Castle passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. She was born January 15, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to Lenore (Hilton) Dock. Tammy was a proud PTO mother and always supported everything her children were involved with. She worked at Shaw […] — (Posted January 28, 2026)

Sandra (Sandy) Sue Rodecap Sandra Sue “Sandy” Rodecap, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Stonebrook Rehabilitation in New Castle. She was born August 23, 1950 in New Castle to Arlie and Betty (Castle) Webb. Sandy retired from Keihn Corporation in Greenfield and formerly was employed at Press Glass Corporation in Greenfield. She had many hobbies including fishing, […] — (Posted January 28, 2026)

Virginia Lee Logan Virginia Lee Logan, 74, of Upland and formerly of New Castle passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at University Nursing Center in Upland, Indiana. She was born February 2, 1951 in New Castle to the late Perry L. and Mary E. (Cooney) Blake. She spent over 30 years working for Mr. Steve’s and Myers Rent […] — (Posted January 28, 2026)

Royce Conner Royce Conner, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully at Reid Health on Friday, January 23, 2026.He was born in Camden, OH on May 29, 1941 to Sherman and Dora (Perry) Conner. He attended Dixon School, near Eaton, OH. He served with the US Army, serving in Germany, where he work… — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Donald Ray Curnutt Donald Ray Curnutt, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Arbor Trace surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2026. He was born June 14, 1943, to Lillian Rhea Lennis Curnutt and Gerald Curnutt in Noblesville, IN. Don was a graduate of Walnut Grove School in 1961. In earlier years, Don lived […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Douglas M. Montgomery Douglas Mason Montgomery age 81 lifelong resident of Eaton Ohio passed away Saturday January 24, 2026 after a brief illness. Born on December 18,1944 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Willard and Helen (Miller) Montgomery. Doug graduated in 1962 from Eaton High School and studied business at The Ohio State University. […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

William “Willy” Pursifull William S. “Willy” Pursifull passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2026, at Reid Health Connersville at the age of 51. Willy was born on June View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Rev. Curtis Burge Rev. Curtis Burge, 89, New Castle, died January 22, 2026.Born August 18, 1936, in Huntington, WV, son of Rev. Harry and Thelma (Farren) Burge.Survived by his children, Phil Burge, Diana Ranke, Mark, Tim, and Matt Burge; 18 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.Preceded in dea… — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Jim Bunyard James “Jim” Noah Bunyard, 85, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond. The son of Noah Ernie and Hilda Mae Willhelm Bunyard, Jim was born on March 29, 1940, in Connersville. He grew up in the area and was a proud 1958 graduate of Connersville High School. A veteran […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Charles Allen “Chuck” Floyd Charles Allen “Chuck” Floyd, age 66 of Eaton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026 after a long battle with cancer while in treatment at Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering, Ohio. Born on July 29, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Delmer Keith & […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Leonard Eugene Ashwill Leonard Eugene Ashwill, 89, of Rushville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond. One of the children of Paul and Lorene Wood Ashwill, Leonard was born on March 13, 1936, in Arthur, Illinois. He grew up with a strong work ethic and a love for his community, graduating from […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Braxton Robert Drake Braxton Robert Drake was born into the arms of angels on January 23, 2026. He was deeply loved from the moment of his arrival and View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2026)

Joy Lynne Turner Joy Lynne Turner, age 73, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties in Middletown, OH. She was born August 1, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late James Wesley Sr. and Johanna Mae (Karns) Pelling. Joy was a member of the Eaton Community Church where […] — (Posted January 26, 2026)

Steve Walker Steven Hugh Walker, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at his home outside Bentonville, IN, on January 22, 2026, following a fall. His wife, Sue Ann, was with him. Steve was born on September 13, 1950, in the Knightstown, IN, area to Hugh and Helen Bowman-Walker. He grew up on the family farm alongside his older […] — (Posted January 26, 2026)

John McClure John Milton McClure, 92, of Liberty passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born on January 8,1934, to Milton McClure and Mary Pauline View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2026)

Julia Mae “Judy” Pierce Julia Mae “Judy” Pierce, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born April 2, 1939 in Richmond, IN to the late Reuben and Elizabeth (Williamson) Toms. Judy would handwrite letters to all of her friends and family, offering them support and encouragement. […] — (Posted January 26, 2026)

Dean A. Auker Dean A. Auker passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted January 25, 2026)

Ronald G. Barnhart Ronald G. Barnhart, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 22, 1943 in Miamisburg, OH to the late Irvin and Pearl (Anspach) Barnhart. . Ron attended Miamisburg Schools. He drove over the road and local semi-trucks for many […] — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Lisa Ann Eaton Lisa Ann Eaton, age 58, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home. She was born April 10, 1967 in Dayton, OH to the late Gary Arthur and Julia Faye (Black) Spitler. She was an animal lover and worked as a dog groomer at Puppy Clips in Eaton. She loved […] — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Connie R. Hudson Connie R. Hudson, age 71, of Kettering, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 4, 1954 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Hudson; mother and stepfather Blanche and Bob Bennett; and father […] — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Kimberly Marie McCurdy Kimberly Marie McCurdy, age 58, of Richmond, previously from Centerville, died January 23, 2026, at her home. She was born August 27, 1967, in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted January 24, 2026)