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.
Elton L. Brown    Mr. Elton Lewis Brown, 99, of North Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, August 9.    Elton was born on February 4, 1926, in Cardington, Ohio to Bryant William and Fern Marie Purvis Brown. He was a graduate of Chesterville (Ohio) High School.    Elton entered the U.S. Navy on […] — (Posted August 12, 2025)
Kirkston Glunt Shendler Kirkston Glunt Shendler, age 85, passed away at Reid Health on August 9, 2025. He was born July 15, 1940, the son of Marlowe and View full obituary — (Posted August 12, 2025)
Eldon Brock Richard Eldon Brock, 95, of Liberty, Indiana, went to his heavenly home peacefully on August 9, 2025. The oldest of six children of Henry Cook and Elsie Lee Williams Brock, Eldon was born in Englewood, Tennessee on March 2, 1930 and had an 8th grade education and one college credit. On June 30, 1951, Eldon […] — (Posted August 12, 2025)
Daniel J. Kidd Daniel E. Kidd, 79, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born January 23, 1946, in New Castle, a son of the late Goldman and Marjorie (Sanders) Kidd. Daniel graduated from Blue River Valley High School in 1965 and went to work at Dana Corp. in […] — (Posted August 11, 2025)
Frank Collyer Franklin B. “Frank” Collyer passed away on Friday August 8, 2025, with his wife by his side at the age 87. Frank was born on View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)
Odessa Smith Obituary pending.. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, at Mount Moriah Church, beginning at 11 a.m. Family and friends may View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)
Charles Yencer Jr “Obituary Pending” View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)
Helen L. Byrd Helen Louise Byrd passed away on August 6th, 2025, at 1:45 pm, peacefully at home. She was born on September 21st, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)
Brian Austin McCracken Obituary pending.. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 at Community Family Funeral Home beginning at 6 p.m. Family and friends View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)
Steven J. Leffingwell Steven J. Leffingwell, 82, of Mooreland passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center following a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born September 18, 1942 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Clarence and Geneva (Hawkins) Leffingwell. Steve was a 1960 graduate of Mooreland High School where he was a proud Bobcat and played […] — (Posted August 11, 2025)
Richard W. Thalls Richard William “Dick” Thalls, 93, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Forest Park Health Campus, where he had recently resided. He was born in Hagerstown on January 20, 1932 to Raymond and Lavonne (Mercer) Thalls and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Dick attended Ball State University and served with […] — (Posted August 11, 2025)
Albert Eugene Brown Albert Eugene Brown, aged 102, of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on August 8, 2025, at Wood Glen Alzheimer’s Community in Dayton, Ohio. Born on December 30, 1922, in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Cebary G. and Grace F. (Kunkle) Brown. Albert dedicated 32 and a half years to NCR in Dayton, retiring […] — (Posted August 10, 2025)
Andrea “Andi” Ramsey WILLIAMSBURG, Ind. – Andrea “Andi” Ramsey, age 63, of Williamsburg, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Indiana University Health surrounded by family. Born September 12, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edward and Faye Louise Sturgis Gilmore. Her father, Edward was killed in the explosion in downtown Richmond when Andi was young, her mother […] — (Posted August 10, 2025)
Harold Steele Harold Steele, 82, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening, August 7, 2025 at the Heritage House of Connersville where he had been a patient since Wednesday. The oldest of six children of Earl and Rachel Crawley Steele. Harold was born in Connersville on August 19, 1942 and graduated from the […] — (Posted August 9, 2025)
Vernon Oakerson Vernon “Boone” Oakerson, 89, born June 4, 1936, to John and Letha (Hodson) Oakerson of Modoc, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He married his love, Sondra (Sonnie) Bales, on June 30, 1961, and they recently celebrated their 64th anniversary. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, […] — (Posted August 9, 2025)
Larry Thomas Hamilton RICHMOND, Ind. – Larry Thomas Hamilton, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born August 29, 1937, in Connersville, Indiana, to John T. and Edna P. Anderson Hamilton, Larry was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and […] — (Posted August 9, 2025)
Barbara Jean Haskett Barbara Jean Haskett, age 78, passed away at Reid Health on August 8, 2025. She was born September 27, 1946, the daughter of George and View full obituary — (Posted August 9, 2025)
Marcena “Cricket” Henemyre    Marcena “Cricket” Henemyre, 77, Richmond, passed away on Thursday evening, August 7, 2025, at Willows of Richmond.    She was born on July 20, 1948, to Ernest & Mary Elizabeth Sipe Thurston. She was a graduate of Fountain City High School. Cricket formerly worked in manufacturing and was a homemaker. She liked to watch […] — (Posted August 8, 2025)
Robin Jay Wollum CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Robin Jay Woolum, age 66, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born December 23, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to LJ and Barbara Meyer Woolum, Robin was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and Ivy Tech State […] — (Posted August 8, 2025)
Anthony Vincent Bargo Anthony Vincent Bargo, 49, of Connersville passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. A private graveside service at Dale Cemetery with Pastor Stan Howard officiating will be held at the convenience of the family. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made […] — (Posted August 8, 2025)
Carl Max Showalter    Carl Max Showalter, 92, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home in Cincinnati.    He was born on August 20, 1932, to Carl N. & Emily Pierson Showalter of Fountain City. Max graduated from Fountain City High School, where he played on the 1949 basketball sectional championship […] — (Posted August 8, 2025)
Michael Wayne Parker Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Michael Wayne Parker Sr., age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home. Born September 18, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Sylvia Ponder Parker, Mike was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Mike retired from the Richmond Parks Department, where […] — (Posted August 7, 2025)
Charles “Duane” Copeland Charles “Duane” Copeland, 69, of Spiceland passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at his home. He was born January 12, 1956 in New Castle to the late Charles and Charlotte (Morse) Copeland. Duane retired from Henry County Co-op where he had worked in crops and propane deliveries in Dunreith for over 35 years. After retiring, […] — (Posted August 7, 2025)
Marilyn Jean Fellers Marilyn Jean Fellers, 90, of Mt. Summit, IN received her angel wings on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 18, 1935 in Mooreland, IN to the late William and Prudence (Cline) Bales. Marilyn was a graduate of Mooreland High School in 1953 and resided in the […] — (Posted August 7, 2025)
David Bruce Besser David Bruce Besser peacefully went home to be with his Heavenly Father at home on August 6th, 2025. Born September 28, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana, he is the son of the late Eddie L. and Norma Lee (Lambert) Besser. David married his childhood sweetheart, Bonnie Jean Wright, on May 26, 1979 and spent 46 wonderful […] — (Posted August 6, 2025)
Mary Jane Johnson Mary Jane Johnson, 76, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born November 27, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana. Arrangements are Pending. View full obituary — (Posted August 6, 2025)
Rhonda (Thompson) O’Neal Rhonda (Thompson) O’Neal April 11, 1966 – July 24, 2025 Rhonda (Thompson) O’Neal, 59, of Wilkinson, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born April 11, 1966, in Greenfield, the daughter of Hubert and Gloria Ann (Clark) Thompson. A 1984 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School, Rhonda dedicated 28 […] — (Posted August 6, 2025)
Robert W. Miller Robert W. Miller aka Toodle May 12, 1951 – August 3, 2025 Passed away august 3 2025 at the age of 74. Born May 12 View full obituary — (Posted August 6, 2025)
Kenneth Edward Lee Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Lee, 65, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Joe Kenneth Ryan Lee and Diana Mae (Brewer) Lee. Following high school, Kenny lived in Texas for over 20 years […] — (Posted August 5, 2025)
Martha Elaine Freer RICHMOND, Ind. – Martha Elaine Freer, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born July 13, 1936, in Mansfield, Ohio, to John Harry and Bertha Oleta Woodruff Remy, had lived in Richmond for the last 15 years. She was a graduate of Malone University, earning a bachelor’s in […] — (Posted August 5, 2025)