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.

Billy R. Smith Billy R. Smith, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 16, 1933, in Whittier, California, to William and Hazel Hanagan Smith, Billy lived in this area most of his life. He graduated from Centerville High School and then served in the United States Navy from 1955 to […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

Rodney Lee Robertson Rodney Lee Robertson, 61, passed away suddenly in his sleep due to health complications in his home on April 29th, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother Thelma Fern Inman (nee Ashcraft), father Jimmie Joe Robertson, stepfather Michael Inman, stepmother Jenny Robertson, and older brother Ed Robertson. He is survived by his wife […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

Samuel Lee McIntyre Samuel Lee McIntyre, 80, of Connersville, passed away Thursday afternoon May 5th, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. He had been a resident at Heritage House for the past two years. He was born September 5th, 1941 in Dallas County, Alabama, one of ten […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

Ella Lillian Busick Ella Lillian Busick, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 6, 2022, at American Village in Indianapolis. Born November 24, 1925, in Calhoun County, South Carolina, to Lide Moorer and Ermenia Gaskin Gates, Ella was a life-long resident of Richmond. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from East Carolina University, and her […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

Joseph “Joey” Allen Riggs Joseph “Joey” Allen Riggs, age 71, resident of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born March 4, 1951, in Markleville, (Madison County) Indiana, a son of Joseph V. and Doris (Goudy) Riggs. Joey was a 1969 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High […] — (Posted May 6, 2022)

Nancy Jolene Ringenberg Nancy Jolene Ringenberg, 72, of Richmond, passed away on April 30, 2022. She was a loving wife, daughter, wonderful mother, and grandmother who always went above and beyond in helping those around her. She absolutely doted on her grandkids and adored her family. She was born on July 25, 1949, in Richmond and graduated from […] — (Posted May 6, 2022)

Lorena Sweney Lorena Sweney, 80, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Wednesday evening, May 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1941 in Caryville, Tennessee, one of ten children of Jim and Ethel Evans Crabtree. On December 14, 1957, she married David D. Sweney, Sr. […] — (Posted May 5, 2022)

Charles “Sonie” Moody, Jr. Charles “Sonie” Moody, Jr., age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away April 24, 2022. He was born January 20, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lois E. Lewis and Charles Moody, Sr. Sonie was a self-made man. He lived a large and boisterous life. He either loved you or not. He made his own path and […] — (Posted May 5, 2022)

Beatrice “Bea” M. Lawrence Beatrice “Bea” M. Lawrence, 97, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her home. She was born on March 5, 1925, in Germantown, Ohio, to the late Olis and Anna May (Hankey) Knox. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her […] — (Posted May 5, 2022)

Michael G Chapman Michael G Chapman age 81 formerly of Richmond passed away peacefully at his home in Homoassa Fl on April 23, 2022. Born October 10, 1940 in Richmond Indiana to Victor and Mary (Phipps) Chapman. He retired from Dana Corporation in Richmond. He loved golf and was a member of the Richmond Elks for many years. […] — (Posted May 5, 2022)

Earl Jordan Earl Jordan, 89, of Connersville died Monday, May 2, 2022 at I.U. Health Bloomington with his family by his side. The son of Gordon and Alice Everett Jordan, Earl was born on July 30, 1932 in Muncie, Indiana. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1952 where he earned several awards including the Korean […] — (Posted May 5, 2022)

Phyllis E. Poor Phyllis E. Poor, 79, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born August 17, 1942 in New Castle to the late Richard Rector and Francis (Griffin) Skinner. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Henry County and attended Middletown High School. She was a member of Mt. […] — (Posted May 5, 2022)

Patsy Faye Smith Patsy Faye Smith, 77, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born June 20, 1944 in Albany, KY, a daughter of the late Horace and Mary Uldean (Sheffield) Polston. Patsy worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 24 years at Heritage House in New Castle, […] — (Posted May 5, 2022)

Jackie R. McIntosh Jackie R. McIntosh, 75, of Spiceland, passed away due to a brief illness on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his home in Spiceland. He was born February 28, 1946 in New Castle, a son of the late Glenn and Myrt (Hamilton) McIntosh. A 1965 graduate of Mays High School, Jackie retired from Ford Motor Co., […] — (Posted May 5, 2022)

Luther “Bud” Gabbard Luther “Bud” Gabbard, 93, of Connersville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022 at Reid Hospital. One of eleven children of Ellis Gabbard and Beatrice Venable, Luther was born November 14, 1928 in Jackson County, Kentucky. On October 8, 1952, he married Grace Davis in Macedonia Ridge, Kentucky. At age […] — (Posted May 4, 2022)

Shirley Ann (Griest) Orr Shirley Ann (Griest) Orr, age 78, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born March 5, 1944, in Webster, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Frank and Anna (Stangroom) Griest. Shirley loved playing bingo and watching the game show network. She was a homemaker […] — (Posted May 3, 2022)

Evelyn L. Uhte Evelyn L. Uhte 100 of Richmond died May 2, 2022, at Whitewater Commins in Liberty. She was born February 16, 1922, in Bradford, Ohio to Amos and Saddie Fryman George and lived here most of her life. She retired from the Indiana Unemployment Department and formerly worked for the Richmond Parks Department. She enjoyed animals, […] — (Posted May 3, 2022)

Vera Lorene Moore Muth Vera Lorene Moore Muth WWII NAVY WAVE – ANOTHER FAREWELL Vera Lorene Moore Muth, a WWII veteran, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her 100th year, the morning of April 14, 2022. Vera joined the Navy’s WAVE program in 1944. She proudly served as one of the 86,000 WAVES releasing thousands of men for […] — (Posted May 3, 2022)

Kenneth A Marker Kenneth A Marker, age 91, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday April 30, 2022. Born on March 24, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, he was one of five children of Leonard and Lillian Bryant Marker. On June 14, 1952, in Richmond, he married Mary V. Pastztor. They shared 63 years together and were blessed with five […] — (Posted May 3, 2022)

Judith Ann (Judie) Litton Judith Ann (Judie) Litton, 79, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare, Muncie, where she had recently resided. She was born in Henry County on April 11, 1943 to Archie and Edna (Anderson) Litton and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. She was a 1961 graduate of Hagerstown High […] — (Posted May 3, 2022)

Robert G. “Bob” LaMaster Robert G. “Bob” LaMaster, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 29, 2022, at Reid Health. Born November 1, 1932, in Scottsburg, Indiana, to Perry and Dona Nichols LaMaster, Bob lived in Richmond most of his life. He worked for Avco Corporation, Hayes Track Appliance Company, Richmond State Hospital, Reid Nuclear Medicine, and at […] — (Posted May 1, 2022)

Daniel F. Bach Daniel F. Bach, 82, formerly of Richmond, living in Noblesville, died April 27, 2022, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 25, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the child who could do no wrong to hear his siblings tell it, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Camillus M and Berta R. Entner Bach and […] — (Posted April 30, 2022)

Mary Ann Eversole Mary Ann Eversole, age 72, of Hagerstown, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at her home. Born August 14, 1949, in Berea, Kentucky, to Robert and Irene Abney Abner, Mary lived most of her life in Wayne County, Indiana. She retired in 2015 as the activity director of Ambassador Healthcare where she took pride in […] — (Posted April 30, 2022)

Carl “Bill” William Mercurio Carl “Bill” William Mercurio, age 82 of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday April 26, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his son Dr. Michael J. Mercurio. He is survived by his wife Elaine of 58 years. Daughter Julie Lawless of Beavercreek, Son David (Lori) Mercurio of Brentwood, TN. Daughter Jennifer (Brian) […] — (Posted April 29, 2022)

Jon Eric Batt Jon Eric Batt, resident of Wilmington NC died April 26, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born December 13, 1964, in Richmond Indiana to the late John F. and Patsy Lanman Batt. Jon Eric relocated to Wilmington, NC where he enjoyed boating, fishing, and riding his Harley. Adopting […] — (Posted April 29, 2022)

Helen Mae Parker Helen Mae Parker, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Heritage House in New Castle, IN. Helen was born April 12, 1931 to George R. and Mable B. Parker in New Castle. She was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a proud mother to Shirley May and Michael […] — (Posted April 29, 2022)

Jason A. Reed Jason A. Reed, 44, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on April 24, 2022. He was born on February 6, 1978 in Florida to Kathy Perry and Dennis Reed. Jason is survived by his parents Kathy Perry and Dennis Reed; siblings Shaunda Reed, Linda Fashacht, Brittani Robinson(Corey), Brandyn Evans (William Evans) and Daniel Reed; aunts Cyrena […] — (Posted April 29, 2022)

Herbert Nolan Isaacs Herbert Nolan Isaacs, age 89, of Cambridge City, passed away on April 27, 2022. Born on October 24, 1932, in Estill County, Kentucky, he is one of thirteen children of the late Godfrey Pearl and Anna May Rader Isaacs. At the age of 16, he moved to Indiana with his parents and siblings. On January […] — (Posted April 29, 2022)

Hazel Gabbard Hazel Gabbard, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Reid Health. Born June 2, 1929, in McKee, Kentucky, to John P. and Sarah B. Lakes Isaacs, Hazel was a resident of Richmond most of her life. She was employed by Philips Recording Company, Inc. for 25 years. Hazel was a member […] — (Posted April 29, 2022)

Evelyn Kay Murray Evelyn Kay Murray age 69, left her earthly home in the presence of loved ones to teach and sing with our heavenly angels on Monday, April 25th, 2022, at IU Med in Muncie, IN. Evelyn was born September 1st, 1952, in New Castle, IN. to the late Sam & Bessie Callahan. Evelyn was a member […] — (Posted April 27, 2022)