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.

Joseph “Rick” Richard Badgley Joseph “Rick” Richard Badgley, 71, of Spiceland passed away unexpectedly Monday June 14, 2021. He was born September 6, 1949 in Anderson, IN, a son of the late Richard Marion and Dolores (Woods)Badgley. In 1968, Rick was a graduate of the first graduating class at Shenandoah High School along with his high school sweetheart and […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Kit J. Rambo Kit J. Rambo, 64, of rural Fayette County, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2021 at his home. One of six children of the late James and Nancy Horner Rambo, Kit was born in Connersville on September 14, 1956 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. Following graduation, Kit served his […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Patricia “Pat” Marie Moffett The infinite beauty of heaven swung open its gates of glory Monday afternoon, June 14, 2021, to welcome Patricia “Pat” Marie Moffett, 62, of Sheridan, Indiana. A native of Connersville, Pat died in her sleep of complications from congestive heart failure and COPD. She was born February 21, 1959 to J. Conway and Carolyn (Storch) […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Patricia A. Aten Patricia A. Aten, 94, of Richmond, passed away June 16, 2021, at The Springs of Richmond after a long illness. She was born February 4, 1927, at Monticello, KY to Peter and Indie Belle (Davis) Simpson. Pat, as she was better known, lived in Richmond most of her life. She enjoyed being around family and […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Rosemary Evelyn (Hamilton) Williams Rosemary Evelyn (Hamilton) Williams, age 102, loving widow of Dr. John Williams, mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at Swan Creek Ohio Living on Monday, June 14, 2021. Rosemary is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Williams; parents, Rose and Leland Hamilton; grandparents, William and Flora (Ranck) Gates; auntie and uncle, […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Donald Jack Reeves Donald Jack Reeves, 63, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2021, at Methodist Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1958, in Richmond to Ettabelle Reeves and lived in this area all of his life. He retired from Quanex where he worked as a plant supervisor. Donald is survived by his mother Ettabelle […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Donald Thomas Cox Donald Thomas Cox, fondly known as Don, age 90, Richmond, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born May 21, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph Oscar Cox and Loretta A. Korves-Cox, Don was a lifelong resident of Richmond and a resident of Florida for many years. After graduating from Richmond High […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Larrie Dean Retz Larrie Dean Retz, 81, Spiceland, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at Stonebrook Nursing Home in New Castle, Indiana. A son of the late Charles Dean and Roberta S. (Stover) Retz, Larrie was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 16, 1939. Larrie was a 1957 graduate of New Lisbon High School where he played […] — (Posted June 16, 2021)

Adriena Marie Crouch Adriena Marie Crouch, 41, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly June 15, 2021 at Reid Health. She was born March 23, 1980 to William and Sharon Thomas Crouch Jr.; she lived in this area most of her life. Adriena was a homemaker. She is survived by her parents, three daughters Dawn Rydberg, Desiree Rydberg, Brianna Day, […] — (Posted June 16, 2021)

Jerry Charles Eason Jerry Charles Eason, age 72, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at Golden Living Center-Oak Park, on June 16, 2021. He was born June 12, 1949, the son of John and Grace Eason, in Dayton, Ohio. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed going fishing. He was a machinist for many years. He is survived by […] — (Posted June 16, 2021)

Charles Michael Monaghan Charles Michael Monaghan, 80, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at Henry Community Health. Mike was born in Dayton, OH on January 21, 1941 to Charles E. and Elsie Ardell (Seekamp) Monaghan, and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. He attended West River Friends Meeting. He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School […] — (Posted June 16, 2021)

Bradley Wayne “Brad” LaMar Bradley Wayne “Brad” LaMar entered the loving arms of Jesus on June 14, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, the same place of his birth on October 26, 1942. He was born to Everett Wayne and Ruth Evelyn (Bowers) LaMar and grew up in Mt. Summit. He graduated from Mt. Summit High School […] — (Posted June 16, 2021)

Tammy Sue Hedges Tammy Sue Hedges, age 61, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born February 26, 1960 in Monticello, Kentucky, a daughter of Leroy Cory and Bernice Brown. She was a member of Crossroads Church in New Castle. She is survived by her mother, Bernice Alumbaugh; her husband, Gary Hedges, whom […] — (Posted June 15, 2021)

Janet Kae Lewis Janet Kae Lewis, 68, of Auburn, died Friday June 11,2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in New Castle on March 14,1953 to Charles and Martha (Green) Fisher. They have both passed away as has her brother Robert Bradley Fisher. Janet was an LPN. She had worked at Reid Hospital […] — (Posted June 15, 2021)

Mary Joan Conway Mary Joan Conway, 85, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Reid Health. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 20, 1935 to Frank Benton & Lois Lorene George Strong. She lived most of her life in Fountain City, Indiana. Mary Jo was a homemaker and a beautician, operating her […] — (Posted June 15, 2021)

Jeffrey Steven McQueen Jeffrey Steven McQueen, age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 13, 2021, due to a fall at his home. Born February 22, 1977, in Dayton, Ohio, to Charles W. and Barbara Koons McQueen, Jeffrey lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He was a graduate of Centerville High School. Jeffrey worked […] — (Posted June 14, 2021)

Ova Johnson Mr. Ova Johnson, 81, passed away on Monday, June 14. Ova was born on October 19, 1939, in Sand Gap, Kentucky to Millard & Grethel Lakes Johnson. He was a 1959 graduate of Whitewater High School. He married the former Marilyn Sue Schneider on November 29, 1959. They were blessed with 61 years and two […] — (Posted June 14, 2021)

James R. Honeycutt James R. Honeycutt, 81, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born September 7, 1939 in Helenwood, Tennessee to the late James Matthew and Mable (Peddicord) Honeycutt. After graduating from Huntsville High School in Hunstville, Tennessee, Jim joined the U.S. Navy from 1957-1960. He later retired from […] — (Posted June 14, 2021)

Mary B. Martin Mary B. Martin, 84, of Connersville passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. One of three daughters of John and Frances Willhelm Fellinger, Mary was born on the family farm in rural Fayette County, Indiana on December 23, 1936 and graduated from Harrisburg High School with the class of 1954. For […] — (Posted June 14, 2021)

Gregory Lynn Lakes Gregory Lynn Lakes, 62, of Connersville passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis following a motorcycle accident that occurred Monday evening in Fayette County. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Lovett officiating. Burial will be […] — (Posted June 13, 2021)

Susan L. Hossman Susan L. Hossman, 60, Richmond, died May 27, 2021. Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted June 13, 2021)

Phillip Keller II Phillip Keller II, 36 of Connersville passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born on January 21, 1985 in Richmond to Phillip Keller and Diana Roberts. Phillip was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Connersville. Phillip was a freelance Journeyman electrician. He was a member of the Eagles. Phillip was the head […] — (Posted June 13, 2021)

Charles F. Thomason Charles F. Thomason, age 71, Richmond, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family May 31, 2021. Chuck was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was the son of the late James and Alice Thomason. Chuck was a 1967 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He attended college at Ball State University. Chuck was […] — (Posted June 13, 2021)

Mary Jane Kerney Mary Jane Kerney, age 72, Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2021. She was born to Ralph and Rosie McCollister, on December 22, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio. She had worked at Wayne Works and the Richmond Baking Company. She is survived by her son and his wife: Bobby Shelton and […] — (Posted June 13, 2021)

David Alan Long David Alan Long, age 78, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born June 11, 1942 in Connersville, Indiana and was the son of Arold Long and Hazel Neal Moore. David served in the Vietnam War and retired as Master Sargent after 22 […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

Marty Gillam Marty Gillam, 82, Cambridge City, passed away Wednesday morning June 9, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Spell) Wilt, Marty was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 7, 1939. She was a 1957 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Formerly of Pendleton, she has […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

J.D. Radford J.D. Radford (7/30/66-6/5/21) The Radford/Thornburg families would like to invite the community to honor the life of J.D. on Tuesday, June 15th beginning at 5:00pm at The First Baptist Church of Richmond (1601 South ‘A’ Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374). Memories will be shared by friends and family at 7:00pm. J.D. was loved by so many […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

Billy Leroy Manning Billy Leroy Manning, 80, of Richmond, passed away June 10, 2021, at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born June 18, 1940, in Winchester to Marvin and Thelma Kennedy Manning and lived here all of his life. He was a veteran serving in the Army. He retired from RP&L where he worked as […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

Richard Alvin Huntsman Richard Alvin Huntsman, 76, Dublin, passed away Thursday evening June 10, 2021 at his home in Dublin with his family at his side. A son of the late Ernest Lee and Minnie (Barnes) Huntsman, Richard was born in Henry County, Indiana on June 17, 1944. He attended Bentonville and Dublin schools. Richard was an Army […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Dunbar Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Dunbar, age 89, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Twin Oaks Assisted Living in Tulare, where she lived for the past five years. Libby was born on March 27, 1932, in Richmond, Virginia, to Howard and Zella Henderson Watkins. While living in Virginia, she met the man […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)