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.

Martha Mae Huffman Thomas Martha Mae Huffman Thomas, 93, of Richmond, passed away April 22, 2025, at Reid Health. She was born June 19, 1931, in Liberty to Beniah View full obituary — (Posted April 23, 2025)

Tim D. Bracy Tim D. Bracy, age 67, of West Milton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio. He was born on May 16, 1957, in Greenville to Linda Yoder of West Milton and the late Nelson Bracy. In addition to his father, Tim was preceded in death by his nephew, […] — (Posted April 23, 2025)

Marcia Ann Ireland Marcia Ann Ireland, 86, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.She was born June 8, 1938 in North Bergen, New Jersey to the late Theodore and Elsie Jordan. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastors Ken Durham and […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)

Joel Lee “Joe” Ramey Joel Lee “Joe” Ramey, 73, passed into eternity with Jesus on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 27, 1952, in New Castle, IN, a son of the late General Jackson and Vada (Collins) Ramey. Joe was a graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)

Sherry L. Apple Sherry L. Apple, age 77 of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1947, in Miamisburg, Ohio, to the late Hershel and Gladys (James) Hart; she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Apple, whom she married on June 20, 1970, […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)

Helena L Schlechty Helena Lynn Schlechty, 54, passed away on April 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1970, to Deborah Webster ( View full obituary — (Posted April 22, 2025)

Ronald Davis Ronald Lee Davis, 80, of Milton passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025 with his family by his side. Ron was born April 24th to Lowell and Lois (Baker) Davis in Lawton, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in the Milton area, he was a 1962 Graduate of Milton High School. He was very […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)

Jeff Sterling Ronald Jeffrey “Jeff” Sterling of Connersville passed away on April 19, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 59. Jeff was born View full obituary — (Posted April 22, 2025)

Virginia Mills Virginia “Ginny” Mills, 96, of Muncie and formerly of Hagerstown/New Castle passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born November 20, 1928 in Helena, Tennessee to the late Frederick and Bonnie Wright. Ginny grew up in Jamestown, Tennessee before moving to Indiana with her family. She was a 1947 […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)

Caroletta Fay Murray Caroletta Fay Bergen Murray, 80 of Connersville passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1944 in Milton to Lowell View full obituary — (Posted April 22, 2025)

Dallas Ray Nunn Dallas Ray Nunn, 83, of Connersville, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Reid Health of Richmond. A son of William and Laura Moore Nunn, Dallas was born October 19, 1941, in Grey Hawk, Kentucky. On October 16, 1985, Dallas married the former Linda Carlton in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mrs. Nunn survives. Dallas proudly served […] — (Posted April 21, 2025)

Kelly Jo Gibson Kelly Jo Gibson, 46, of Connersville passed away peacefully at the home of her sister on Friday, April, 18, 2025. A daughter of Harold and Linda Carol Selby Johnson, Kelly was born in Fayette County, Indiana on October 8, 1978 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1997. On July 11, 1998, […] — (Posted April 21, 2025)

Ronald Gene Catron Ronald “Gene” Catron, 75, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2025. Born on February 13, 1950, in New Castle, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, he began a long and dedicated career as a plant electrician at the Chrysler plant in New Castle, retiring […] — (Posted April 21, 2025)

John F. “Jack” Aukerman Sr. John F. “Jack” Aukerman, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born November 3, 1937 in Eaton to the late Charles and Bertha (Hartman) Aukerman. After high school, Jack attended John Deere Mechanics School and worked for Barber & […] — (Posted April 21, 2025)

Rick Krueger Richard “Rick” Dale Krueger, 70, of Richmond, Indiana passed from this life to Heaven on April 18, 2025. The son of Gerald “Jerry” and Kathryn Krueger of Connersville, Rick was born of March 25, 1955 in Evansville, Indiana. Rick was married to the love of his life, Connie, for over 50 years. They have a […] — (Posted April 21, 2025)

Dianna Moore Dianna Moore, 84, of Mooreland passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 30, 1940, in Jamestown, TN to the Late Denton Hillary and Lottie Easter Ruby (Anderson) Smith. She graduated from Walter P. Memorial Chrysler High School in 1960. Dianna was active in Spanish Club, and GAA […] — (Posted April 21, 2025)

Dale A. Kuykendoll Dale A. Kuykendoll, 66, of Camden, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his residence. Born on October 5, 1958 in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Horace W. and Patricia L. (Moore) Kuykendoll, Jr. Dale worked at Miami University for 5 years. He was a 1977 graduate of Preble Shawnee […] — (Posted April 21, 2025)

Susie Kay Taylor-Risselman Susie Kay Taylor-Risselman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, passed away at home peacefully on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 78. A cherished member of our family, she was known for her outgoing personality, compassion, and empathy for others, stubborn, ornery, spunky, tell you like it is, never met a stranger, […] — (Posted April 21, 2025)

Carl Frances Ernstes Carl Frances Ernstes II passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Carl, affectionately called Sonny by family members, was 85 years old. He was born on June 23, 1939 in Anderson, Indiana to Carl and Rita Ernstes. Carl graduated from Manilla High School, Manilla, Indiana with the class of 1957. He […] — (Posted April 19, 2025)

Merl K. Robbins Merl K. Robbins, 85, of New Castle, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 9, 1939, in Randolph County, Indiana, a son of the late John S. and Sara Mildred (Clements) Robbins. Merl graduated from Lynn High School in 1957. He attended Ball State Teachers […] — (Posted April 19, 2025)

Margie Nell Thurston Margie Nell Thurston, 88, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 18, 2025 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born August 31, 1936 in Clinton County, Kentucky to the late William Mathew and Zelma (Vitatoe) Thurston. Margie lived her life for the Lord. She had a […] — (Posted April 19, 2025)

Donald M. Duncan Donald “Don” M. Duncan, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born May 3, 1939 in Wayne County, Kentucky to the late Russell Virginia (Hicks) Polson. Don was a 1957 graduate of Wayne County High School in Monticello, Kentucky. He later joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean […] — (Posted April 19, 2025)

Brenda Lee Bracken Brenda Lee Bracken, 49, of Farmland, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following a lengthy but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 26, 1975, in Angola, Indiana, a daughter of Phyllis (Pierce) Hess. While attending Indiana University in Bloomington, Brenda […] — (Posted April 19, 2025)

Spencer Daniel Hunt Spencer Daniel Hunt, age 22, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as the result of a traffic accident. He was born October 3, 2002 in Oxford, OH. Spencer was a 2021 graduate of Eaton High School; was an avid golfer and enjoyed riding his motorcycle; and currently worked as a […] — (Posted April 18, 2025)

Ronald Keith Laswell Ronald Keith Laswell, aged 70, of Webster, IN passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness of congestive heart failure on March 28, View full obituary — (Posted April 18, 2025)

Brandy Michelle Baxin Brandy Michelle (Reno) Baxin, beloved mother of two children, 41, of Greenville, OH, passed away at Wayne Health Care from a long battle with renal disease on April 15, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born May 7, 1983 in New Castle. Brandy attended New Castle Chrysler High School and graduated […] — (Posted April 18, 2025)

Lynn Addison Lynn Addison,73, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1951, in New Castle to the late Gene and Wilma (Rohlfing) Copeland. Lynn was a 1969 graduate of Blue River High School. She will be remembered as a sweet lady who spent most of her time loving and taking care […] — (Posted April 17, 2025)

Matthew Kevin Sokol Matthew Kevin Sokol, age 54, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born February 15, 1971 in Tangier, Morocco. Matthew loved playing soccer and golf; enjoyed fishing; and listening to music. He was preceded in death by his father George Sokol; maternal grandmother Edna […] — (Posted April 17, 2025)

James Vernon “Jim” Emerick James V. Emerick, age 84, of Somerville, OH passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home. He was born January 22, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana to the late William and Arlena (Senff) Emerick. James graduated from Purdue University in 1964 with a B.S. in industrial engineering. He owned his own business, K-E […] — (Posted April 17, 2025)

Eric Murray Banks Eric Murray Banks, age 67, of Columbus, OH passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2025. He was born November 15, 1957 in Richmond, IN to the late George Frederick and Marilyn (Murray) Banks. Eric was a 1976 graduate of National Trail High School; and attended The Ohio State University where he majored in Agriculture. He […] — (Posted April 17, 2025)