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.

R. A. Wagers RICHMOND, Ind. – R. A. Wagers, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born July 31, 1931, in Clay County, Kentucky, to Dutt and Emma Smith Wagers, R. A. was a life-long resident of this community. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in […] — (Posted September 19, 2022)

Mary M. Mitchell Mary M. Mitchell, age 94, living in Richmond, died Friday, September 16, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born March 1, 1928, in Richmond to Theodore and Chrysoula Chagares Marinakes. She and her husband lived in Terre Haute for 34 years and moved back to Richmond. Mary retired from First Bank Richmond after working […] — (Posted September 19, 2022)

Tammy Patti Tammy Patti of Alexander, AR passed away in Little Rock, AR on September 11th, 2022, at 7:25 PM at the age of 61 after valiantly losing her battle to cancer. Tammy was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 28th, 1960, to Bettie Hutchings (Green) and Thomas Beane. She graduated from Centerville High School in Indiana […] — (Posted September 19, 2022)

Sandy L. “Lou” Ryan Sandy L. “Lou” Ryan, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 12, 2022, at Reid Health. Born May 31, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana to Ralph and Betty Atkins Brelage, Sandy was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. Sandy was a stay-at-home mom and caregiver and had […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Marilyn Saylor Marilyn Saylor, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare – Muncie Care Center. Born August 31, 1936, in Trilby, Ohio, to Elias W. and Mary Lee Bruce Cope, Marilyn had lived in this area since 1971. She worked on the assembly line at Visteon Ford for 26 years. Marilyn […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

David Ray Burke David Ray Burke, 74, of New Castle IN, passed away unexpectedly in his home on September 6, 2022. He was born on July 21, 1948 in New Castle, IN, a son of the late Orville and Juanita (Wagner) Burke. He graduated in 1968 from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School in New Castle. David retired […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

John O. Hungerford John O. Hungerford, 84, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3, 1938 in Rushville, Indiana, a son of the late Vaughn and Francis (Tompkins) Hungerford. John grew up in Milroy then later moved to New Castle and attended the […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Norman L. Davis Norman L. Davis, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, September 9, 2022, at his home. Born September 22, 1937, in New Castle, Indiana, to Cecil H. and Cleo V. Simmons Davis. Norman was a member of this community most of his life. He was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. Norman retired […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Dean Byers Dean Byers, 61, passed away Thursday morning September 1, 2022, at his home in New Castle, Indiana. Dean was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 15, 1960, and moved with his family to New Castle when he was four years old. He attended New Castle High School. Dean was a railroad man and retired from […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Donsetta Lynn Shiflett Donsetta Lynn Shiflett, 60, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana to David A. and Rosetta (Steele) Shiflett. Donsetta was a graduate of Centerville High School. She was a CNA in the Richmond community for over thirty-five years, caring for people at Golden […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Cherie Renee Thacker Cherie Renee Thacker, 31, of Richmond, died September 12, 2022, at her home. She was born August 26, 1991, in Richmond to Phillip and Deborah Street May and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker. Cherie is survived by her children Adien Scott Roark, Madelynn Marie Roark, and Macey Mae, her mother and […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Bethel Watson Sells Bethel Watson Sells, 80, of Shirley, IN went home to be with the Lord while holding the hand of his granddaughter, Breanna, on the morning of Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on March 17, 1942 in New Castle, IN, a son of the late Elmer and Beatrice […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Leeann Broyles Leeann Broyles, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on September 4, 2022, with her family and friends by her side. She was born on July 10, 1938 in Wilkinson, Indiana, a daughter of the late Grover and Viola (Woods) Wills. Leeann was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Ronald Eugene Throop Ronald Eugene Throop, 69, passed away Friday, September 9th, 2022 at St. Vincent Seton Hospital. Ronald was born to Arthur Douglas and Elsie (Hensley) Throop on July 16th, 1953, in Oxford, Ohio. Ronald worked on the assembley line for MEG in Cambridge City, Indiana. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents. Upon Ronald’s wishes, […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Carolyn Sue Mills Carolyn Sue Mills, 80, passed away Thursday evening September 8, 2022 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Arthur Franklin and Viola Ursula (DeVerse) Pippin, Sue was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 6, 1942. She worked as a cook in area restaurants but her most important job was being a […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Carol Mattingly Carol Mattingly, 65, of Hagerstown, went to be with Jesus and her heavenly family in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 13, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 15, 1957 in New Castle, a daughter of the late John C. Root Jr. and Mary Root Cowen. Carol grew […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Leland Eugene Renner Leland Eugene Renner, 46, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, September 9. He was born on February 24, 1976, in Richmond, Indiana to Ernie Eugene and Susie Moore Ozbun. Leland enjoyed fishing and watching trains. He looked forward to attending the engine shows in Portland, Indiana. When his Grandpa Moore was living, Leland enjoyed spending […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

James P. Hagler, Jr. James P. Hagler, Jr., 81, of Farmland, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born in Henry County on March 2, 1941 to James Paul and Addie (Moore) Hagler. He lived in Hagerstown and graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1960. He moved to Farmland […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Thomas George Lingg Thomas George Lingg, 67, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, September 12, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born August 17, 1955, one of four children of Francis George Lingg and Barbara Katherine Wenger Lingg, and he was a graduate of Connersville High School. He was also a member of […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Carol Dian Gettinger Carol Dian Gettinger, 82, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, September 12, 2022 following a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. She was born January 27, 1940 in Decatur County, Indiana, to Bernard and Geneva Boggs McNew. Carol grew up in Brownsville, Indiana and graduated from Brownsville High School. On November […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Virginia Judd Virginia Judd, 66, formerly of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Eskanazi Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born November 8, 1955 in Connersville to Kenneth and Delores Ward Pebworth. On July 21, 1972, she married Royce Lowell Judd in Greensburg, Indiana. Together, they lived in Connersville. Following Lowell’s death on March 29, 2011, Virginia […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Dylayna Rianne Swallow Dylayna Rianne Swallow, 23, of Richmond, died September 8, 2022, from injuries resulting from an automobile accident. She was born July 16, 1999, in Richmond to James Swallow and Barbara Fulton Dominguez and lived in the Richmond area all her life. She was a student at Post University. She attended Richmond High School where she […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Gordin Scott Williams Gordin Scott Williams, 81, of Connersville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at his home. He had been under a physician’s care, but his death was unexpected. He was born January 23, 1941 in Connersville, one of seven children of Kelley and Wilma Scott Williams. Gordin grew up in Laurel and attended Laurel Schools. A […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

William “Bill” Werner II William “Bill” Werner II, was born April 23, 1965, in Eagan, Minnesota. He is the son of William and Diana Werner. Bill graduated from Fairfield High School and then continued his education on a hockey scholarship at Miami University. Bill later when to trade school to pursue a career as a paramedic. Bill resided in […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

John Clay Frost John Clay Frost, 62, of Williamsburg, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, September 13, 2022 following a farm accident. John was born April 16, 1960 in Beattyville, Kentucky, one of twelve children of Verlin and Mary Effie Slover Frost and came to Connersville as a child with his family. He was […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Nellie Jo Mayberry Nellie Jo Mayberry was born on February 22, 1950, to Charlie Andrew and Mary Linda Mayberry in Centerville, TN. Nellie passed away peacefully at Reid Health Center on September 12, 2022, surrounded by loving family and friends. Nellie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Church of God in Centerville, TN. […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Barry Pipenger Barry Pipenger 69 of Richmond, passed away September 15, 2022, at Reid Health. He was born March 1, 1953, in Williamsburg to David and Patricia Pipenger; he lived in this area most of his life. Barry was a mechanic and could fix anything. He is survived by his son Jason Pipenger of Richmond, his grandson […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Marvin Lee Schroeder DUBLIN– Marvin Lee Schroeder, 73, passed away Monday evening, September 12th, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville, Indiana with his longtime caregivers and good friends, Carlos, and Tina Byrd at his side. Marvin was born to the late Carl and Nettie Schroeder on December 14th, 1948. Marvin lived in Indianapolis most of his life […] — (Posted September 15, 2022)

Alan Lee Bledsoe Alan Lee Bledsoe, 70, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at Henry Community Health on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born in Henry County to the late Floyd and Hazel (Shrum) Bledsoe. Alan enjoyed hunting and watching NASCAR. He loved everything about farming. Alan was a lifetime member of the NRA. He retired in […] — (Posted September 12, 2022)

James D. “Jim” Miller Sr. James D. “Jim” Miller Sr., age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Reid Health surrounded by his family and friends. Born July 11, 1944, in Bristol, Virginia, to James B. and Clemon Turner Miller, Jim had lived in Richmond since the age of two. […] — (Posted September 12, 2022)