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.

Gregory “Greg” J. Hawkins Gregory “Greg” J. Hawkins, 60, of New Castle passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born August 4, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Elmer and Anna Belle (Choate) Hawkins, Jr. Greg had been employed by the City of New Castle. He enjoyed fishing, […] — (Posted May 13, 2022)

Benjamin Kovach Benjamin Kovach, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home. Born August 4, 1933, in Richmond, to John and Goldie Ramsey Kovach, Ben was a life-long resident of Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1951. Ben started work at Alcoa and was drafted to the Army in 1954 […] — (Posted May 13, 2022)

Marcia A. Stroud Marcia A. Stroud, age 70, Brookville, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her residence. Marcia was born on December 26, 1951, in Seymour, IN to Alvin and Veva Hauersperger Gerth. She was raised with four siblings. On August 5, 2004, she married Kim Stroud in Pigeon Forge, TN. After graduating high school Marcia […] — (Posted May 11, 2022)

Jerome C. “Jerry” Lampert Jerome C. “Jerry” Lampert, 96, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning, May 9, 2022 at Lincolnshire Place, an assisted living facility in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on January 27, 1926 in Aurora, Indiana, one of four children of Clarence and Ann Pelgen Lampert. He attended school in Batesville, Indiana, graduating from Batesville High School […] — (Posted May 11, 2022)

Richard E. Reeves Richard E. Reeves, 74, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on May 6, 2022. He was born September 9, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana to John E. Reeves and Nola Reeves. Richard was known as the “Can Man”, he was loved by all that knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his dear friends Eddie Jones, […] — (Posted May 11, 2022)

Monte Gene “Bub” Watson Monte Gene “Bub” Watson, 66, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his residence. He had been in failing health for a number of years. He was born October 28, 1955 in Connersville, one of three children of Howard Lee and Barbara Trueblood Watson. A talented carpenter, he had worked many jobs in […] — (Posted May 10, 2022)

Janet Kay (Neal) Duvall Janet Kay (Neal) Duvall, 69, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born June 8, 1952 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Tuggle) Neal. She attended New Castle schools and enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved spending time […] — (Posted May 10, 2022)

Arlie Blevins Arlie Blevins, 78, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Marion County, IN. He was born May 29, 1943 in New Castle, IN a son of the late Jesse and Ruth (Coffey) Blevins. Arlie attended school in Mt. Summit. He retired from Chrysler in 1994. Arlie was […] — (Posted May 10, 2022)

Sally M. Bales Sally M. Bales, 85, of Connersville, died Saturday evening, May 7th, 2022, at Reid Health Hospice in Richmond. Sally was born November 24, 1936 in Connersville Indiana to Robert V. and Effie Viola Shires, both of whom preceded her in death. Sally was a member of the 1955 class of Connersville High School. On July […] — (Posted May 10, 2022)

Gerald E. Bane Gerald E. Bane, 89, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home. He was born October 4, 1932 in Greens Fork, IN to the late Charles and Sylvia Bane and was a 1950 graduate of Greens Fork High School. He was a lifelong farmer in the Mt. Olympus community and drove a school bus […] — (Posted May 9, 2022)

David Duffey David Duffey, age 87, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2022, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born February 1, 1935, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late David Leon & Freda Mae (Kinder) Duffey. David was a 1953 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. After high school […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

Linda M. Gabbard Brandenburg Linda M. Gabbard Brandenburg, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, left to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born March 6, 1941, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Alfred and Edith Gabbard, Linda was a life-long resident of this area. Linda attended Kings Highway Holiness Church. Linda was […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

Deborah K. “Debbie” Johnson Deborah K. “Debbie” Johnson, age 71, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Reid Health. Born September 23, 1950, in Winchester, Indiana, to Hubert and Ruby Hillard Wright, Debbie was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Centerville High School. Debbie was a bartender at the Brown Jug in […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

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)