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.

David B. Shera David B. Shera, 65, of Laurel passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was born on July 23, 1959 in Connersville to Don Shera and Luella Young Shera. In 1986 he married Beverly Bennett in Laurel, together they were blessed with 2 sons. He was a member of First Baptist in Laurel. A man […] — (Posted June 2, 2026)

Patricia “Pat” Osborne Patricia “Pat” Osborne of Liberty, IN, passed away on Sunday May 31, 2026 at Envive Nursing Home in Liberty at the age of 90. Pat was born in rural Union County, Indiana on September 7, 1935, to Kenneth and Hattie Doty Welch. Pat would always tell people that she was born in Whitewater Memorial State […] — (Posted June 2, 2026)

Patricia R. Lafuze Patricia Rose Lafuze passed away on Monday June 1, 2026 at the age of 91. Patricia was born on February 23, 1935, the only daughter of the late Harold and Velma (Rose) Lafuze. She earned a Masters Degree in Physical Education from Columbia University in New York. Patricia went on to teach physical education in […] — (Posted June 2, 2026)

Matthew Patrick Gentry Matthew P. Gentry, age 55, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Matt was born in Richmond, IN, on March 17th, 1971, to Nichole (Thalls) Sexton and David Gentry. Matt grew up and lived in Hagerstown, IN and graduated with the class of 1989. […] — (Posted June 2, 2026)

Ryan C. Nunn Ryan C. Nunn, 47, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 29, 2026. He was born August 20, 1978, in New Castle. Ryan was an overall sports enthusiast who loved any type of racing. He enjoyed riding ATVs any family gathering and especially playing with his goldendoodles Max and Piper. […] — (Posted June 2, 2026)

Jeannette Kay “Showalter” Stewart Jeanette Kay (Showalter) Stewart, 73, of New Castle, left this world to be with her Jesus early Sunday morning, May 31, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born on February 9, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana, Jeanette was the daughter of the late Beatrice Joyce (Sandlin) Rig… — (Posted June 2, 2026)

Aurelee “Bonnie” I. Kollmeyer Aurelee “Bonnie” I. Kollmeyer, 85, of New Castle passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 21, 1940 in Magnolia, New Jersey to the late Stanley (wife, Elaine) Ehresmann and Madeline (husband, Vincent) Lagrotteria. As an Army brat, she spent her formative years traveling alongside her father during his service. […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Pamela Mae Mullins Pamela Mae “Pam” (Walton) Mullins, age 77 of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Vancrest in Eaton, Ohio. Born on July 30, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Louis Oak & Marciel Viola (Mills) Walton. She was a 1967 graduate of Eaton High School. She had […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Gregg A. Reynolds Gregg A. Reynolds, age 62 of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Kettering Health Preble in Eaton, Ohio. Born on October 16, 1963 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Roy Edwin & Nona Jean (Beard) Reynolds. He was a 1981 graduate of Brookville High School and a […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Fred G. Smallwood RICHMOND, IN– Fred G. Smallwood, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at Reid Health. Born March 7, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joel R. and Barbara A. Tuttle Smallwood, Fred lived his whole life in this community. He was a 1972 graduate of National Trail High School. Fred retired in 2016 […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Lawrence “Ray” Knollman Lawrence “Ray” Knollman, age 95, residing near Liberty, IN, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 29, 2026, at this home. He was born May 9, 1931 to Lawrence and Florence (Mabis) Knollman at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. Ray was a 1949 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School in […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Judith Arlene Duff Judith Arlene Duff, 84, of Connersville, IN went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, May 29, 2026, surrounded by family. Judy was born in Lawrenceburg, IN on June 9, 1941. She married her high school sweetheart David Duff on Dec. 24, 1959. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Judy was a faithful wife […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Richard Keith Miller Richard Keith Miller, 85, passed away early Sunday morning, May 31, 2026, at Majestic Care of Connersville. A son of Henry Keith and Eva Brattain Miller, Richard was born in Fayette County on August 30, 1940, and graduated from Connersville High School. On June 28, 1969, Richard married B. Dianne Smiley at Main Street Christian […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Nina J. Kyle CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Nina J. Kyle, age 85, of Centerville, Indiana, died on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at home. Born September 16, 1940, to Benjamin and Anna Crouch Perry, Nina lived most of her life in this community. She formerly worked at AVCO, Phares Drugs, Pinehurst Nursing Home, and Friends Fellowship Community. Nina also was […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Stephen Michael “Mick” Gosser Sr. Stephen Michael “Mick” Gosser Sr., 81, of New Castle, passed away on May 28, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 22, 1944, in Henry County to the late Chester Gosser and Ruby (Fowler) Williams. Mick was a 1963 graduate of Lewisville High School, where he played on the […] — (Posted June 1, 2026)

Terry Edgar Southerland Terry Edgar Southerland, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Henry Community Health in New Castle, following a brief illness. Born on June 15, 1948, in New Castle, Terry lived a life marked by dedication to family, work, and community. Terry’s career was notable and varied. After […] — (Posted May 31, 2026)

Donna Kay Farley-Gray It is with deep sadness, yet profound gratitude for a life beautifully lived, that we announce the passing of Donna Farley-Gray, who left this world peacefully on May 29, 2026, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, following a brief illness. Born in Richmond on April 2, 1969, Donna graced this world with her gentle spirit […] — (Posted May 31, 2026)

Merrill Johnson Sr. CAMBRIDGE CITY- Merrill Francis Johnson Sr., 81, passed away at Brickyard Health Care in Richmond, Indiana on Thursday afternoon May 28, 2026. A son of the late James and Elizabeth (Johnson) Case, Merrill was born in Connersville, Indiana on July 23, 1944. Merrill was a Proud Marine. Following high school, he enlisted in the United […] — (Posted May 31, 2026)

Bobby Dale Welch Bobby Dale Welch, 90, of New Castle, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, May 29, 2026, at Addison Place. Born on October 2, 1935, in New Castle, Indiana, Bob was the son of the late William Henry and Dortha Carol (Reece) Welch. A lifelong resident of the… — (Posted May 30, 2026)

Everett W. Blankenship Everett W. Blankenship, age 87, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at his home. He was born March 15, 1939 in Brookville, OH to the late John William and Edna Mae (Shafer) Blankenship. Everett was a 1957 graduate of West Alexandria High School where he enjoyed being a member of […] — (Posted May 30, 2026)

Linda M. Summers Linda M. Summers, age 77, of Eaton and formerly of West Alexandria passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born October 25, 1948 in Dayton to the late Herman and Doris (Good) Nutt. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Eaton High School. She co-owned and operated […] — (Posted May 30, 2026)

Kathleen “Judy’ Strahan Kathleen “Judy” Strahan, 74, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1951, in Albany, KY, a daughter of the late Leo E. and Christine (Perdue) Pierce. Judy loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church. She worked at Goodwill and was known for being loving, funny, and […] — (Posted May 30, 2026)

Iona “Onie” Turner Iona “Onie” Turner, 85, of Richmond passed away in her home on Wednesday May 27, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1941 in Jackson County, Kentucky to the late Hubert and Gertrude Brock Damrell. After 40 years, she retired from the Southside Dairy Queen in Richmond. Mom loved to cook and bake, no one […] — (Posted May 30, 2026)

Mary Diane Campbell Mary Diane (Smith) Campbell, age 72, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. Born on August 15, 1953 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Wanda B. (Oliver) Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Brothers: Ted […] — (Posted May 29, 2026)

Eleanor Louise Clevenger Eleanor Louise Clevenger, 86, was peacefully called to her heavenly home surrounded by her loved ones on May 27th, 2026, after a short-term illness. Eleanor was born to Noble Fielden and Gertrude (Winkler) Fielden on December 18th, 1939, in her families home in Spiceland Indiana. Eleanor married her husband Charles Clevenger on April 15th, 1980, […] — (Posted May 29, 2026)

Robert Broc Thomas Robert Broc Thomas passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2026, in Connersville at the age of 30. He was born in Rushville, Indiana on January 14, 1996, the son of Elizabeth Ann (Ryckman) Thomas Hankins and the late Robert L. Thomas. In Gatlinburg, Tennessee on September 21, 2018, he was united in marriage to Sierra […] — (Posted May 29, 2026)

Esther M. Karns Esther Mae Karns, age 94, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away on May 27, 2026, at Cape May Retirement Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Esther was born on May 21, 1932, in Union City, IN to the late Zelmer and Wanda (Short) Weyrick. She is survived by her loving husband of over 74 years, Willard Karns, whom […] — (Posted May 28, 2026)

Morris “Morrie” Edelman RICHMOND, IN– Morris “Morrie” Edelman, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at his home. Born to Abraham Edelman (a Russia émigré) and Leah Reznick Edelman (a Polish émigré) in New York City, NY on December 13 or 14th (do we believe his mother or his birth certificate?) 1926, Morrie was the […] — (Posted May 28, 2026)

Mary Lou Grear Mary Lou Grear of New Castle, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family and an abundance of love. Her departure marks the end of a life well-lived, filled with warmth, kindness, and devotion to those whom she held dear. […] — (Posted May 28, 2026)

Ada Manlove Ada Allene Manlove, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida. Born on October 20, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, Ada graced this world for 88 years with her kindness and commitment to her family and community. A long-time resident of both Wayne County, Indiana, and […] — (Posted May 28, 2026)