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.

Linda E. Tangeman Linda E. Tangeman, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Reid Health. Born August 31, 1938, in New Paris, Ohio, to Ralph and Jessie Caldwell Steele, Linda lived in New Paris and Richmond all her life. She was a 1956 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris, where she […] — (Posted May 26, 2021)

Patricia L. Parker Patricia L. Parker, 68, of Richmond died surrounded by her family on May 23, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born October 20, 1953, in Richmond to Thurman and Sadie Landis Parker and lived here all her life. She retired from Kemper-Masterbrand. She enjoyed reading and jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include three children Bruce Perry of […] — (Posted May 26, 2021)

Marjorie Katherine “Marge” Montgomery Marjorie Katherine “Marge” Montgomery, age 99, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at her home. Born July 17, 1921, in Centerville, Indiana, to Harry and Ruby Hanley Shobe, Marge lived in this community most of her life. She retired from NATCO, where she worked as an executive secretary. Following retirement, Marge worked […] — (Posted May 26, 2021)

Michael D. Hess Michael D. Hess, 76, of Cambridge City, passed away on Monday May 10, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on April 15, 1945 in Middletown, Ohio to Roland and Theresa (Hurr) Hess. He graduated from Lemon-Monroe H.S. in Monroe, Ohio in 1963 and lived most of his life in Ohio. Michael […] — (Posted May 26, 2021)

Martha A. Fitzgerald Martha A. Fitzgerald, 80, of New Castle, died Monday, May 24, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehab Center, where she had recently resided. She was born at Whitehall, IN on December 26, 1940 to Edwin and Edith (Morgan) Henderson and lived most of her life in Wayne County. Survivors include a son, Joe Fitzgerald; 3 grandchildren, Sean, […] — (Posted May 26, 2021)

Mary Frances “Fran” Engle Mary Frances “Fran” Engle, age 104, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born February 27, 1916, in Quincy, Ohio, to Charles C. and Golda Sarver Patton, Fran lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Indiana Business College and attended IU East. Fran was an author and […] — (Posted May 26, 2021)

Edward Charles Baker Edward Charles Baker, age 67, lost his battle with cancer, May 20, 2021. He was born April 16, 1954, to Edward and Pansy (Coben) Baker, in Richmond Indiana. Edward was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School; and was employed as a truck driver. He loved watching baseball, fishing, and watching the Browns football games […] — (Posted May 26, 2021)

Eddie Lee Howell Eddie Lee Howell, 77, of Connersville, went home to be with his Savior, Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2021 at Reid Health of Richmond surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born in Connersville on July 29, 1943, one of four children of Edgar and Phyllis Foster Howell and was a 1962 graduate of Alquina High […] — (Posted May 25, 2021)

Keiffer Duane (“D”) Moorman Keiffer Duane (“D”) Moorman, 85, of Crossville, TN passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Crossville, TN. He was born on December 24, 1935 in Richmond, IN, son of the late Keiffer Moorman and Wilhelmina (Coates) Thurston. Duane owned and ran two Standard Oil service stations in Richmond, IN for 14 years, Kiddie Kastle children’s […] — (Posted May 25, 2021)

Patricia L. Parker Patricia L. Parker, 68,of Richmond died surrounded by her family on May 23, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born October 20, 1953, in Richmond to Thurman and Sadie Landis Parker and lived here all her life. She retired from Kemper-Masterbrand. She enjoyed reading and jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include three children Bruce Perry of Dayton, […] — (Posted May 24, 2021)

Alfred Eugene Burke Alfred Eugene Burke, age 48, passed away at his residence on May 20, 2021. He was born May 12, 1973 to James F. and Alsie N. Burke, in Richmond, Indiana. Alfred was a resident of Richmond; and graduated from Centerville High School. He was a fan of all different types of music, loved to draw, […] — (Posted May 23, 2021)

Anna B. Petry Anna B. Petry, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born August 17, 1937, in Wayne County, Indiana, to John and Flossie Beetem Pierce, Anna was a life-long resident of Richmond. She retired in December 1992 from Belden Wire and Cable after 31 years of service. Anna attended Fellowship […] — (Posted May 23, 2021)

W. Joyce Baker W. Joyce Baker, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 21, 2021, at Rosebud Village. Born July 6, 1928, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, to Mark and Deborah Cornett Cassady, Joyce was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Carla (Michael) Turner of Richmond; grandsons, Andrew Turner and Nick […] — (Posted May 23, 2021)

Orville Dale Bloom Sr. Orville Dale Bloom Sr., 80 of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Friday afternoon, May 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral home with Pastor John Reynolds officiating. Friends may call at the […] — (Posted May 23, 2021)

Kent David Bertsch Kent David Bertsch, 52, of Muncie and formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on October 4, 1968 in Richmond. He attended Lincoln High School and when he was younger enjoyed going Coon hunting. Kent is survived by his father, […] — (Posted May 23, 2021)

Byron C. Starr Byron C. Starr, 89 of Mason and formerly of Florida, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born to Frank and Freida Delores (nee Tharp) Starr on May 22, 1931 in Williamsburg, Indiana. Byron was a proud graduate of Williamsburg High School where he played basketball and went on to win the State Championship. He […] — (Posted May 22, 2021)

Beverly June Schetgen Beverly June Schetgen, 67, of New Castle passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was born on September 1, 1953 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Edward Stephens and Leita Wilson. Bev graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1971. She later worked at the New Castle […] — (Posted May 22, 2021)

Helen Marie Atwell Helen Marie Atwell passed away on May 20, 2021 at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born on December 5, 1937, in Williamsburg, Indiana, where she was raised by her parents, Harry A. Whitacre and Alice E. Whitacre. Helen helped out on the family farm. She attended Hope Well Methodist Church. Helen attended […] — (Posted May 22, 2021)

Linda Susan Davis Linda Susan Davis, 71, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born December 28, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Philip and Martha (Fatzinger) Perry. She was a 1968 graduate at Walter P. Chrysler High School where she was a member of the […] — (Posted May 22, 2021)

Gladys Lucille Davidson Gladys Lucille Davidson, 77, of Greensboro passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her home. She was born September 3, 1943 in What Cheer, IA to the late Charles and Margery (Elliott) Van Patten. Gladys owned and operated Jay’s Little House in New Castle for many years. She enjoyed quilting, fishing, camping, gardening and especially […] — (Posted May 22, 2021)

Sandra Casteel Sandra Casteel, 79 of Crothersville, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, IN. Born December 18, 1941, in Hagerstown, IN, she is the daughter of Robert Samuel Dale and Wilma Marcel (Foutz) Marsh. She was a 1959 Hagerstown High School graduate. Sandra was a retiree of Dana Perfect […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

Muriel Dobbs Muriel Dobbs, age 83, a New Castle resident, passed away May 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 23, 1937 in New Lisbon, Indiana, a daughter of the late George and Dorothy Marie Wright McKillip. Muriel was a resident of New Castle most of her life. She was a homemaker and treasured being […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

Jan Carol Ellson Piercy Jan Carol Ellson Piercy passed away in her home Tuesday, May 18, 2021 with her faithful Schnauzer, Rosie was by her side. She had been in failing health the last few years. She was born August 17, 1944 in New Castle and had spent her early years on the farm in Mooreland with her grandparents, […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

Lawrence Lathan Lawrence Lathan, age 62, New Castle Resident, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1958 in Robbins, Tennessee. He is survived by a daughter, Christina (husband, Scott) Hamby; a son, Travis Lathan; a brother, Larry Latham; a sister, Betty Latham; four grandchildren, Christina and Scott Hamby, Arianna and […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

Robert E. Simpson Robert E. Simpson, age 80, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Waters of New Castle. He was born April 14, 1941 in Hazzard, Kentucky, a son of the late Clarence L. and Alena Dice Simpson. He had resided in New Castle since 1984 and was retired from Dana Corporation […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

Timothy D. “Tim” Allison Timothy D. “Tim” Allison, age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home. Tim was born on October 24, 1963, in Richmond, Indiana, where he was raised. Tim welcomed his first born, Timmy Dale, on June 26, 1982. He then moved to Alexander City, Alabama, where he met and married […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

Donald H. “Don” Cook Donald H. “Don” Cook, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born July 3, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Carl J. and Mona L. Lucas Cook, Don was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart, […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

Therese (Terri) Ann Ringley Therese (Terri) Ann Ringley, 84, (written by Terri), of Richmond, passed away on May 12, 2021, at Reid Health after having emergency surgery for an Aorta Dissection on April 15, 2021. I hope you all have at least one good story or memory of me to be shared with everyone. My life was basically simple, […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

John Allen Reeves John Allen Reeves, age 85, Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on May 16, 2021. He was born May 8, 1936, to Franklin Daniel Reeves and Mary Reeves, in Seattle, Washington. John was a resident of Richmond, Indiana. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War; with a 23 year career in the U.S. Army […] — (Posted May 20, 2021)

Linda R. Lockwood Linda R. Lockwood, 78, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on March 16, 1943, in Richmond, and is the daughter of the late Wilson “Bud” Abner and Zola Ethel Baine Abner. Linda was a member of the Connersville Moose Lodge and the Red […] — (Posted May 20, 2021)