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.

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)

Jennifer Frye Jennifer Frye, of Richmond, passed away on April 24, 2022. She was born July 31, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Sanford and Rose Lynch. Jennifer was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School. She was a volunteer for several organizations, including Townsend Center where she sat on the board. She was employed by […] — (Posted April 27, 2022)

Peggy D. Mitchell Peggy D. Mitchell was born Dec. 13th, 1941 in Richmond, Indiana. The daughter of Harold Eugene Robinson Sr. and Betty Oxendine Robinson. She was a member of New Life Church of the Nazarene. She served on the Church Board for 14yrs. She was a part of the Women’s Ministry and the Missionary Board. She also […] — (Posted April 27, 2022)

Beulah Althea Rogers Beulah Althea Rogers, 94, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida passed away in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on September 28, 1927 to Howard and Marie Huddleston. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sumterville, Florida. She was a graduate […] — (Posted April 27, 2022)

Hettie Lee Luff-Tucker Hettie Lee Luff-Tucker, 92, of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Monday, April 25, 2022 at Heritage House of New Castle, Indiana. She was born on July 30, 1929 in West Fork, Indiana, a daughter of the late Arthur Roscoe and Goldie Leora (Goldman) Land. Hettie grew up in Crawford County with her […] — (Posted April 27, 2022)

Marcia K. Bolser Marcia K. Bolser, 73, of Brookville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday, April 25, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Marcia was born in Liberty on April 29, 1948, to Adolph and Kitty Freeman Robeson. She was a graduate of Short High School in Liberty. Marcia was united in marriage to Mike Bolser […] — (Posted April 27, 2022)

Pastor William L. Russell Pastor William L. Russell, 95, of Connersville, went to be with his Lord on April 25, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 24, 1926 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Sherman and Martha Fox Russell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Louise Russell, who he […] — (Posted April 27, 2022)

Mary E. Warner Mary E. Warner, age 101, formerly of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, April 23, 2022, at The Meadows of Leipsic. Born July 23, 1920, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Cloyd and Lillian Pike Porter, Mary was a life-long resident of Centerville before moving to Leipsic in 2003. She retired as the secretary of Centerville-Abington Community Schools. […] — (Posted April 26, 2022)

Nina Faye “Mam” Dishman Nina Faye “Mam” Dishman, 78, of New Castle went home with her Lord and Savior on Friday April 22, 2022 at her sister’s residence while surrounded by family and carrying her daughter Lisa, who passed away just two days prior. She was born on March 14, 1944 in Albany, KY a daughter of the late […] — (Posted April 26, 2022)

Norman E. Smith Norman E. Smith, 79 of New Paris, Ohio died Monday, April 25, 2022. Born October 5, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Charles F. & Ivonette V. (Mills) Smith. Norman was proud to be a Jefferson Bronco, a 1962 graduate of Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, OH. and he excelled in sports […] — (Posted April 26, 2022)

Walter Bryant, Jr. Walter Bryant, Jr., 82, formerly of Wayne County, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home in West Manchester, Ohio on Sunday, April 24. Walter was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on February 11, 1940 to Walter, Sr. and Mirley May Saylor Bryant. Walter was raised in the Baptist faith. He was united […] — (Posted April 26, 2022)

Charlotte H. Beard VanOver Charlotte H. Beard VanOver, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Golden LivingCenter – Golden Rule. Born August 26, 1928, in Carlos, Indiana, to Harry M. and Myra G. Hunnicutt Beard, Charlotte was a life-long resident of this area. She graduated from Huntsville High School in 1950. Charlotte retired from Belden […] — (Posted April 26, 2022)

Everett Lee Jarvis Everett Lee Jarvis, 88, of Richmond, died April 25, 2022, at Reid Health. He was born February 21, 1934, in London, Kentucky to Maynard and Nannie Crawford Jarvis and lived here most of his life. he retired after working 40 years at Alcoa in management. He attended Ball State University and was an Army veteran […] — (Posted April 26, 2022)

Clarance Jones Clarance Jones 78 of Richmond passed away on April 25, 2022. He was born June 12, 1943, in Valley Creek, TN., to the late Elden and Lillian Jones. He was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed selling, working on, and collecting model cars. He was the owner and operator of CJ Auto Sales […] — (Posted April 26, 2022)

Charles “Charlie” Marvin Peed Charles “Charlie” Marvin Peed, 88, of West Liberty, OH passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Hospice of Dayton. He was born on October 1, 1933 in New Castle, a son of the late George and Mildred (Pierce) Peed. Charlie grew up as a child in Mooreland, IN and lived there until he moved […] — (Posted April 24, 2022)