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.

Mannon Brockman Mannon Brockman, age 89, passed away at Reid Health on April 14, 2022. He was born December 8, 1932, in Sand Gap, Kentucky, the son of Carlos and Carlie Brockman. He was a welder by trade for 20 plus years at Mosey’s and Stevens Wire. He was a member of Chester Community Church. He enjoyed […] — (Posted April 17, 2022)

Angela K. Bryant Angela K. Bryant, 46, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, April 13, 2022. Angie was born on June 22, 1975 in Richmond, Indiana to James Edward Hobson and Mary M. Harris Allbright. Angie was a 1993 graduate of Lincoln High School. She formerly worked at Shoe Biz in Richmond. […] — (Posted April 17, 2022)

Teresa Reece Lawder On April 1, 2022, Teresa Reece Lawder went to be with her Lord and Savior. She passed away in her sleep after struggling with early on set dementia and a weak heart. Teresa was born on March 11, 1957, in Winchester, Indiana. She was raised by her parents, Lloyd Ivan Reece and Betty Louella Reece […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Machelle Louise (Wilson) Marlatt Machelle Louise (Wilson) Marlatt, age 64, resident of Spiceland, passed away at her home, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. She was born August 26, 1957, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joe and Merle (Howe) Wilson. Machelle attended IU East and earned her Associate Degree in Nursing. She loved cross stitching and was on […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Renita L. Stephens Renita L. Stephens, age 60, resident of New Castle, passed away in her home Wednesday, April 13, 2022. She was born January 12, 1962, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Roy and Gladys (Bertram) Stephens. Renita attended New Castle Schools and was the manager at Mancino’s in New Castle for 12 years. She was […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Lemuel Abrams Lemuel Abrams, 81, of Laurel, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, Indiana, where he had been admitted earlier that day for surgery. He was born April 25, 1940 in McKee, Kentucky, the son of Ruffie and Bertha Day Abrams. On December 26, 1958, he was married in […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Franklin J. “Bob” Sayre Franklin J. “Bob” Sayre, 92, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born August 13, 1929 in Saratoga, Indiana, a son of the late Franklin L. and Mary L. (Harris) Sayre. Bob retired from Delco Remy in Anderson, after 32 years of service and had […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Pamela Sue Snell Pamela Sue Snell, 66, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at her residence. She was born September 24, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Marshall and Juanita Jean (Sutton) Babbitt. Pam was a 1974 graduate of New Castle High School. She was employed at Citizens State Bank for […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Sharon Elaine Timmerman Sharon Elaine Timmerman, 73, Lynn, IN passed away Sunday evening, April 10, 2022, with family by her side, after a battle with cancer. She was born August 18, 1948, in Union City, IN, the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Martin) Smock. She was a 1970 graduate of Ball State University where she received her Bachelor […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Shirley Faye Mays Shirley Faye Mays, 75 of Richmond went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2022. She was born on May 28, 1946 in Richmond to General Mays and Sarah Brock Mays. Shirley attended First English Lutheran Church in Richmond. Shirley was a member of the Newcomers club for many years. Shirley was […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

David G. Fraley David G. Fraley, 64, of Connersville, entered his heavenly home on Monday afternoon, April 11, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond after a lengthy illness. He was born to Lewis A. and Georgia L. (Drummonds) Fraley on July 23, 1957 in Connersville, Indiana. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. After high […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Hazel Ridge Hazel Ridge, 88, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Henry Community Health, New Castle where she was under hospice care. She was born December 6, 1933 in Morris, Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Bertha Hahn. On January 23, 1955, she was married in Connersville to Dwight Albert Ridge. Mr. Ridge […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Rick Allen Sapp Rick Allen Sapp, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Reid Health. Born February 1, 1958, in Maysville, Kentucky, to Roger and Juanita Grey Sapp, Rick moved to Richmond in the late 1990s. He was a 1976 graduate of Winchester High School. Rick worked as a truck driver for TSN Express. […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Douglas Louis Cumback Douglas Louis Cumback, 65, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Born in Richmond, IN, on September 27, 1957, he was the son of the late William and Patricia Cumback. Douglas was a 1976 graduate of Richmond Senior High and he enjoyed watching Indy Racing, gardening and listening to music, especially the […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Bymaster Jacquelyn “Jackie” Bymaster, 93, of New Paris, Ohio, died Friday, September 24, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on May 3, 1928 in Gardiner, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee & Beatrice A. (Davies) Tuttle. Sassy Jackie loved her family and her friends. She drank top shelf and didn’t measure. Her pleasures […] — (Posted April 15, 2022)

Ophelia “Kitty” Roberts Ophelia “Kitty” Roberts, 100, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, April 2, 2022 in New Castle, Indiana. She was born on October 11, 1921 in Bath County, Kentucky, a daughter of Lewis Pinkard and Verdia (Surratt) Alley. Kitty graduated high school and attended Morehead State University where she was a […] — (Posted April 13, 2022)

Sheba Burns Trites Sheba Burns Trites, 98, of New Castle, Indiana, died on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born August 2, 1923, in St. Helens, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Laura (Stacy) Bowman. On December 2, 1942, Sheba married David C. Burns, her husband of 46 years. […] — (Posted April 13, 2022)

George E. Daniels George E. Daniels, 72, of Richmond passed away April 10, 2022 at Reid Health. He was born May 25, 1949 in Richmond to Jack and Betty Daniels and lived in this area all of his life. George was a veteran serving in the Navy He worked as a janitor and was a member of the […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Christopher George Christopher George, 63, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 5th at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Chris was born in Richmond, Indiana, on April 12th, 1958, the son of Donald R. & Martha “Maggie” Ann Robbins George. He was a 1976 graduate of Northeastern High School. Chris attended Purdue University, […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Juanita (Sherrow) Dunham Juanita (Sherrow) Dunham, 96, of New Paris, died Sunday, April 10th, 2022, at her home. Born February 3,1926, in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Mattie May (West) Sherrow. Juanita was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family and community. While her children were in school, she […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Ronald Eugene “Ron” Moore Ronald Eugene “Ron” Moore, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Ron was born on May 24, 1957, in Liberty, Indiana, to James and Geraldine Plemons Moore. He retired from the City of Oxford Water Department, where he worked as a water distribution operator, and later […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Janet Louise (Plummer) Day Janet Louise (Plummer) Day, 51, of Connersville went home to be with our Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022 after a two-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. Janet was born June 11, 1970 in Connersville to Larry and Susan Plummer, the second of three daughters. Growing up, Janet was […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Judith “Judy” Diane Dickey Judith “Judy” Diane Dickey, 74, of Lyonsville, passed away suddenly on April 9, 2022 at her home. She was born May 16, 1947 in Connersville to Deloris Ilean Roszell Sullivan and attended Connersville Schools, later earning her GED. On October 27, 1963, she was married to the love of her life, Delbert Dickey. Judy was […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Michael D. Linton Michael D. Linton, 48, of Richmond, IN and formally of Monticello, IN passed away April 7, 2022. According to his wishes, he was at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1973, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Michael Linton and Teresa (Threlkeld) Linton. He was a 1991 graduate of Twin […] — (Posted April 11, 2022)

Ruby Woolwine Ruby Woolwine, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Forest Park Health Campus. Ruby was born April 20, 1933, in Jackson County, Kentucky, but lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a member of King’s Highway Holiness. Ruby enjoyed doing yard work and loved spending time with her children […] — (Posted April 11, 2022)

Buford Samuel “Bo” Hughes Buford Samuel “Bo” Hughes, 78, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Bo was born in Goddard, Kentucky on January 5, 1944 to Claud & Frances McCormick. After their deaths when he was very young, Bo was welcomed into the home of Clayton & Ruby Rock Hughes, who raised him. Bo attended […] — (Posted April 11, 2022)

William Donald “Donnie” Veach William Donald “Donnie” Veach, 74 of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Foundations near New Paris. Born on May 18, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Henry C. & Nellie (Ramsey) Veach. Donnie helped Willard Mann and Bill Sweet in New Paris and had worked at Tudor’s […] — (Posted April 11, 2022)

John Roscoe Newhouse John Roscoe Newhouse age 58, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones Monday, April 4th, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. John was born September 2nd, 1963, to Phil Newhouse (Sharon Newhouse) and Lynna Sue Jessop (Michael Ankrom) of Cambridge City, IN. John graduated from Lincoln High School in the class of 1982. […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Bobby Ronald Hicks Bobby Ronald Hicks, 82, died at his home of 58 years Monday morning, April 4th, 2022. Bobby was born in Bristol, Tennessee to Thomas Earl and Neta Lynn (Kite) Hicks on May 7th 1939. Bobby was raised in the Cambridge City area and graduated from Lincoln High School. He retired from Chrysler in New Castle on […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Jeffery “Jeff” G. Harp Jeffery “Jeff” G. Harp, 46, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born November 20, 1975 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Robert and Tonna (Surber) Harp. Jeff received his high school degree from New Castle High School. He had been employed by the […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)