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.

Charles (Ike) Isaacs Estes Charles Isaac Estes (Ike) passed away at Brookdale Assisted Living on June 10, 2025. He was born September 15, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Minnie View full obituary — (Posted June 13, 2025)

Robin S. Bruner Robin S. (Wicker) Bruner, age 69, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 15, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Herbert "Gib" Wicker and Agnes (Bailey) Wicker Florence. After her father's death, Robin was also raised by her late stepfather, Carl […] — (Posted June 13, 2025)

Loyd Thomas “Tom” Coffman Loyd Thomas “Tom” Coffman, 84, of Spiceland passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1941 in Rush County, a son of Loyd and Mary Elizabeth (Lockridge) Coffman. Tom retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson, was a Spiceland rural postal carrier and farmed in Henry County with his father […] — (Posted June 13, 2025)

Monte Jay Jackson Monte Jay Jackson, 72, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully. Born in New Castle on July 23, 1952, Monte was a cherished son, father, brother, friend, teacher, and musician who left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Monte graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School in 1970 and went […] — (Posted June 13, 2025)

Lillian Joyce Dishner Lillian Joyce Dishner passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at the age of 101 ½. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 13, 1923 to James Benjamin Dishner and Verna Blanch (Houser) Dishner. She graduated from Franklin Township High School, class of 1942. She first worked for Richmond Baking Company before being hired […] — (Posted June 12, 2025)

Robert E. Crane Robert E. Crane, age 93 of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Brookdale of Greenville, Ohio. Born on May 8, 1932, in Richmond Indiana he was the son of the late Charles & Corrine A. (Seal) Crane. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at Avco Corporation […] — (Posted June 12, 2025)

Elsie Clontz Elsie E. Clontz, 77, of Connersville, passed on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at Caroleton Manor in Connersville, Indiana. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on March 20, 1948 to Marge Mitchell and lived her entire life in this area. Elsie loved shopping at Goodwill for baby dolls and eating at Burger King. Elsie is […] — (Posted June 12, 2025)

Addie Malone Addie Malone, 92, passed away on June 8, 2025. She was born September 10, 1932 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. View full obituary — (Posted June 12, 2025)

Geraldean Rucker Geraldean “Jerri” Rucker, 81, of Arlington, IN, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and those who loved her. She was born May 10, 1944 in New Castle, IN, to the late Glen David and Eldred Florence (Hamilton) McIntosh. Jerri graduated from Mays High School in 1962 and […] — (Posted June 12, 2025)

Malcolm Kenneth Merkamp Malcolm Kenneth Merkamp, age 80 of Centerville, IN passed away Tuesday, June 10th. He was born in Richmond, IN on September 21st, 1944 to Kenneth and Alma Merkamp. In loving memory of Malcolm, whose heart was rooted in the land. A lifelong farmer, He found joy in every sunrise over the fields and peace in […] — (Posted June 12, 2025)

Callie Lynne Kennedy Callie Lynne Kennedy, age 74, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 10, 2025. She was born October 13, 1950, the View full obituary — (Posted June 12, 2025)

Richard Frame Richard W. Frame, 81, formerly of Webster, passed away on Monday, June 9, in Dayton, Ohio. Richard was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 22, 1943, the son of Raymond A. & Mary Alice Keys Frame. He was a 1961 graduate of Webster High School. Richard worked at Belden for 10 years. […] — (Posted June 11, 2025)

Rex Bradshaw Rex Bradshaw, age 67 of Richmond passed away peacefully at his residence. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 21, 1958. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather Wilmer and Phyllis Bradshaw as well as his brother Ron Bradshaw. He was also survived by his stepsister Marcia Cowan. Rex worked for […] — (Posted June 11, 2025)

Kathleen Mae Kramer Kathleen Mae Kramer, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at The Willows of New Castle. She was born on January 27, 1941, in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of the late Alvin George and Lucy (McBride) Kramer. Kathleen’s life was marked by a deep love of music, education, and family. A gifted […] — (Posted June 11, 2025)

Sherry L. Dunlap Sherry Louise (nee Sellers) Dunlap passed away, at home, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:45 pm, surrounded by her husband and children, and into the presence of God. Sherry, 63, was born July 6, 1961, in Parkersburg WV, to William Burl Sellers and Charlotte Nuwanna Sellers, who preceded her in death. She grew up, […] — (Posted June 11, 2025)

Laurie Suzanne “Sue” Ross Laurie Suzanne “Sue” Ross, 70, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born on December 7, 1954 in Richmond, Indiana. Sue was a 1973 Eaton High School graduate, Eaton United Church of Christ, lifelong piano player, enjoyed painting with acrylics, antiques and thrifting and […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Beverly A. Paul Beverly Ann (Charlie) Paul, of New Lisbon went home to be with our Heavenly Father following a 15-year prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease on the evening of June 7, 2025. Daughter of the late Roy and Josephine (Cushman) Claar born in North Lewisburg, Ohio on February 5,1943. She graduated from Straughn High School in 1961, […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Alan Golliher CAMBRIDGE CITY- Alan Lee Golliher, born in Richmond, Indiana on October 6, 1942, to Joseph and Frances (Ryman) Golliher, passed away peacefully Monday morning June 9, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, while under hospice care after several months of declining health. Alan was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, where […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Rosemary Rodgers On June 6th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, Rosemary Rodgers peacefully entered eternal rest to be with her husband. Rosemary was known for her kind heart, loving smile and her beautiful blue eyes. She worked for several years as a dietary aide at Golden Rule where she thoroughly enjoyed her role and took great […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Amber N. Jolly Amber N. Jolly, age 45, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born February 19, 1980 in Lexington, KY. Anyone that crossed Amber’s path understood one thing clearly; she led her life with her heart. Even from a young age, our parents knew that Amber was an empathetic soul. Amber […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Sue Mitchell Sue Mitchell, 67, was peacefully called home from this world to her eternal home in Heaven on June 9, 2025. Sue was a believer who View full obituary — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Linda Susan Von Pein Linda Susan Von Pein, 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at Golden Rule Care Center. Linda Von Pein was born on February 17, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Justus and Della Parrish. She was a graduate from Concordia High School and Indiana University with degrees in Psychology and German. […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Dana K. Anderson Dana K. Anderson, age 62, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born July 6, 1962 in Salinas, CA. Dana grew up in Santa Rosa, CA. He loved music, specifically Lynyrd Skynyrd, and was an excellent guitarist. He was always tinkering in his garage; he would restore knives and enjoyed […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Roy Michael Mitchem Roy Michael Mitchem, 54, of Connersville, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 7, 2025 at Reid Health, Richmond. The oldest of two children of Roy and Vivian Gregor Mitchem, Roy was born in Connersville on July 12, 1970 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1988. On February 14, 2005, Roy married the […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Franklin Smiley Franklin Eugene Smiley, age 89, of Fishers, IN, formerly of Union City, IN, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Restorary of Carmel Nursing Home. He was born on August 29, 1935 in Union City, Ohio to the late William and Estella (Amspaugh) Smiley. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1954, and was […] — (Posted June 10, 2025)

Kimberly L. Rockey Kimberly L. Rockey, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after a brief illness. She was born January 30, 1954 in Middletown, OH to the late Kenneth Charles and Margaret B. (Wills) Henderson. Kimberly had a great passion for lapidary rocks and making jewelry. […] — (Posted June 9, 2025)

Lowell Faye Humphrey Lowell Faye Humphrey, 91, of rural Connersville, passed away early Sunday morning, June 8, 2025 at Majestic Care of Connersville. The oldest of two boys of Ois and Geneva Simpkins Humphrey, Lowell was born in Fayette County on September 12, 1933 and graduated from Fairview High School with the class of 1951. Lowell proudly served […] — (Posted June 9, 2025)

Arthur Billeaudeaux Arthur Billeaudeaux, 68, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2025, in New Castle, Indiana. He was born June 11, 1956, in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Lewellyn and Mary Ann (Fontenot) Billeaudeaux. He grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he developed lifelong passions for classic rock music, classic cars, […] — (Posted June 9, 2025)

Geraldine Wilma Martin Geraldine Wilma Martin, 87, of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, June 7, 2025 at Heritage House of Connersville. One of five children of George and Irene Kramer Miller, Geraldine was born in Metamora on August 7, 1937 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1955. On February 27, 1971, Geraldine married Robert […] — (Posted June 9, 2025)

Ginny Ellis Virginia “Ginny” Ruth LaBrot Ellis was born September 10, 1923 in Mine La Motte, Missouri, to Raymond LaBrot and Ruth Francis Rhodes LaBrot. In 1943 Ginny met and married the love of her life, Cecil Thomas Ellis in Detroit, Michigan. Ginny lived a blessed and beautiful life to the age of 101. Since hitting 100, […] — (Posted June 9, 2025)