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.

Bonnie Jean Shipley Bonnie Jean Shipley, 80, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Thursday, November 10, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on January 1, 1942, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Norris and Jean (Sharp) Jones. Bonnie was a long-time […] — (Posted November 13, 2022)

Mary Lou Biggerstaff Mary Lou Biggerstaff, 91 years old, passed away on November 8th, 2022 at her home in Richmond, Indiana. Mary was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on August 12, 1931. She grew up in Middlesboro where her father ran the bike shop in town. She and her siblings enjoyed small-town life. She bravely joined the newly created […] — (Posted November 13, 2022)

Paula Sue Sweet It is with great sadness that the family of Paula Sue Sweet, 72, announces their final good-byes. Paula passed away Nov. 10, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a sudden illness. Paula was a lifelong resident of New Paris, OH but has resided the last several years in Richmond, IN at The Leland Legacy. Paula […] — (Posted November 13, 2022)

Pearl V. Lamb Pearl V. Lamb, age 102, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born April 9, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, to John B. and Mary E. Doyle Hodowal, Pearl moved to Richmond in 1927 when her father was transferred here by Joseph Belden and was charged with setting up […] — (Posted November 13, 2022)

Michael “Mickey” J. Teague Michael “Mickey” J. Teague, 76, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022 with his family by his side. Mike was born on September 8, 1946, in Henry County to Mike and Drucilla Teague. Mike grew up in New Castle and graduated from Chrysler High School in 1965. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth […] — (Posted November 13, 2022)

Maria D. Guerrero Maria D. Guerrero, 80, of New Castle passed away Friday November 11, 2022. She was born on January 28, 1943 in Hidalgo, TX to the late Jose and Sipriana (Ayala) Guerrero. She retired from Ball State University where she worked in food service for 20 years. Maria also worked for Henry Community Health for almost […] — (Posted November 13, 2022)

Earnest Eugene Davis Earnest Eugene Davis, 79, of New Castle passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1943 in Albany, KY the son of Lige and Naomi (Guffey) Davis. Ernie was a 1962 graduate of Chrysler High School. He served in the Navy with Subron 12 U.S. Atlantic Feet, Key […] — (Posted November 11, 2022)

Braxton Wayne Gibson Braxton Wayne Gibson, 13, of Connersville, earned his wings Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Riley Hospital for Children. He is now an angel in the outfield. He was born May 15, 2009 to Brandon Michael and Misha Lyn Suggs Gibson. He currently attended Connersville Middle School. Braxton’s passion was playing baseball. A talented athlete, he […] — (Posted November 11, 2022)

Tamara D. “Tammy” Moyer After a brief illness, Tamara D. “Tammy” Moyer, 59, of Hagerstown passed away early Monday morning November 7, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana while surrounded by loved ones. A daughter of the late Fred. D. and Sarah J. (Middleton) Moyer, Tammy was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 8, 1963. A lifelong resident […] — (Posted November 11, 2022)

Dale Owen Luce Dale Owen Luce, age 58 of Centerville, died Sunday morning (November 6, 2022) at his home. He was born on February 2, 1964 in Orange County, California to Walter Frances Luce and Rita Lavonne Moore. Dale was a Veteran of the US Army and worked for the United States postal service as a mail carrier […] — (Posted November 11, 2022)

Carol Clara Schlichte Teebay Carol Clara Schlichte Teebay, 80, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022 at Hickory Creek Healthcare. She was born April 17, 1942 in Connersville, one of ten children of Norman and Rita Geier Schlichte, and she was a 1960 graduate of Connersville High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from […] — (Posted November 11, 2022)

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Dickey Rebecca “Becky” Ann Dickey, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community, with her daughter and stepdaughters at her side. Born May 8, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ronald Orlo and Norma Worch Stanley, on her parents’ dairy farm, Prospect Hill Farm, Rebecca was a life-long resident of […] — (Posted November 11, 2022)

Ralph Edward Wynn Ralph Edward Wynn passed away November 2, 2022, age 96, after a long and fulfilling life. Ralph Wynn was born on July 21, 1926, in Cincinnati, Ohio to George and Mary Wynn. Later, the family relocated to Chicago, where he attended DuSable High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from DePaul University and his master’s […] — (Posted November 11, 2022)

Joseph Allen Brogdon Joseph Allen Brogdon, 54, of Farmland, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was born in Richmond on June 20, 1968 to Samuel and Jessie (Harrison) Brogdon. He lived most of his life in Randolph County. For many years, he worked with his father at Economy Tile Company. For the past […] — (Posted November 11, 2022)

Gerald “Jerry” Bakker 2 Timothy 4: 6-8 – For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Gerald “Jerry” Bakker, 89, died peacefully in the early morning of Monday, November 7, 2022 […] — (Posted November 9, 2022)

Amanda R. Tarter Amanda R. Tarter, age 39, of Richmond, Indiana succumbed to complications from pneumonia on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Reid Health. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 11, 1983, to Danny Tarter and Rebecca “Becky” Andrews. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and worked for Macy’s call center based out of […] — (Posted November 9, 2022)

Irma G. “Gale” Smith Irma G. “Gale” Smith, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Reid Health. Born January 17, 1950, in Lee County, Kentucky, to Cloyde and Odie Reece Vickers, Gale lived in this area most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, home decorating, but her greatest joys came from spending time with […] — (Posted November 9, 2022)

Bev Dale Bev Dale of Richmond passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home. Bev was born April 29, 1936, in Hagerstown to William Kermit and Dorothy Smith Leavell. Bev married Donald Dale on August 19, 1956, in the Congregational Christian Church of Hagerstown. She was a 1954 graduate of Hagerstown High School and attended Ball […] — (Posted November 9, 2022)

Jacquelyn “Jackie” L. Owens Jacquelyn “Jackie” L. Owens, 58, of New Castle passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 1, 1964 in New Castle, the daughter of Gerald and Dottie (Burchett) Pope. Jackie was a 1982 graduate of New Castle High School where she was in the Trojan Band and played softball. She […] — (Posted November 9, 2022)

Curtis Mitch Albright Curtis Mitch Albright, age 41, of Connersville, Indiana, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Reid Health following a car accident. Born October 30, 1981, in Richmond, Indiana, to Dean Albright and Cathy Field Albright, Mitch was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 2000 graduate of Franklin Co. High School. Mitch was a […] — (Posted November 9, 2022)

Helen Marie Nichols Helen Marie Nichols, 61, Richmond, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Monday, November 7. She was born on September 25, 1961 to Douglas A. and Edith J. Lybarger Nichols. Helen grew up in Fountain City and was a 1979 graduate of Northeastern High School. Helen had formerly worked at Animal Kingdom and later for […] — (Posted November 9, 2022)

Charles Leroy Black Charles Leroy Black, 55, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, November 3, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital, following a long illness. He was born in Richmond on September 10, 1967 to Charles F. and Marjorie (Bulmer) Black, and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. He was a 29 year employee of Best Way […] — (Posted November 8, 2022)

Joan Gordon White Joan Gordon White, 90, formerly of Knightstown passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. She was born April 8, 1932 in New Castle to the late Clark and Etheline (Manifold) Gordon. Joan was a 1950 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She married Denzil Durlyn White on January 16, 1955. Joan […] — (Posted November 8, 2022)

Bertha Elnora (Stone) Kidd Bertha Elnora (Stone) Kidd, age 87, resident of New Castle, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 19, 1935, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a daughter of William and Edith (Stephens) Stone. Bertha was a homemaker and loved cooking. She would never let anyone go hungry. She enjoyed doing puzzles […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Norman G. Barron Norman G. Barron, 81 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born on June 30, 1941 to the late Grant and Nettie Bradley Barron in Mt. Vernon Kentucky. On October 23, 1989, Norman married the love of his life Margaret Holbert Barron. Norman was a career truck driver, and he took […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Virginia (Ginny) Tipton Virginia (Ginny) Tipton, age 68, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born in Connersville IN on June 23, 1954, the daughter of Mary Edith Hensley Grant and the late Neal T. Grant. She was united in marriage to Fielding Tipton on October 7, 1977 at the Mt. […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Patricia L. Taube Patricia L. Taube, 82, of Greens Fork, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born September 7. 1940 in McKee Estill County, Kentucky to George and Myrtle Ball Ross and lived here most of her life. She retired from Visteon Ford in Connersville. Patricia had a strong faith in […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

William R. “Jack” Belt William R. “Jack” Belt, 74, a lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Henry Community Health. He was born February 14, 1948 in Henry County, son of the late Mauvoreen and Retta (Grigson) Belt. He married Peggy (Pickrell) Belt on April 19, 1969; they shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Edith Dailey Edith Dailey, 97, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on November 4th, 2022, following a brief illness. Born to the late George and Elsie (McKinley) Watson on September 30th, 1925, Edith lived most of her life in Muncie, Indiana. She graduated from Muncie Central in 1943 and worked at Glascock Bros. following graduation. In 1945 […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Elizabeth “Gale” Ramsey Elizabeth “Gale” Ramsey, age 65, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Reid Health. Born May 17, 1957, in Connersville, Indiana, to Pierce Charles and Gladys Harrison Hammock, Gale was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1975 and was active in bowling and photography. Gale always aspired […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)