Barnesville Area News

Wayne A Emery

Wayne A Emery, 59, of Batesville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home.

Wayne was born April 9, 1967, in Marietta to the late James Emery and Shelva Jean (Long) Emery of Batesville.

He was self- employed doing yard maintenance and was also a heavy equipment operator. Wayne enjoyed watching sports with his friends, taking care of his lawn and was a Son of the Legion in Batesville. He graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1985.

He is preceded in death by his father.

In addition to his mother, Shelva Jean Emery, he is survived by, his son, Taylor Emery; his daughter, Elizabeth (Brant) Powell of Barnesville; his brother, Garrison (Cristina) Emery of Batesville; his sister, Rhonda (Mark) Huntsman of Batesville; his grandchildren, Bexlee and Brexln; and his best buddies, TJ and Jamie Hamilton, George Burkhart, and Timmy Bishop.

Visitation will be held at Thorn- Black Funeral Home in Quaker City, Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10AM until the time of the service at noon. Burial will follow at Batesville Cemetery.