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.

Harlan C. Green Harlan C. Green, age 96 passed away December 31, 2020. He was born in Richmond on May 6, 1924 to Walter and Tina Green. Harlan served his country honorably in the US Army. After returning home he started his own roofing and sheet metal business and continued to serve his community by becoming a Fireman […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Thomas James “Tom” Wambo Thomas James “Tom” Wambo, age 72, of Centerville, Indiana, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Reid Health after a sudden cardiac arrest. Born January 30, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles Emerson “John” Wambo and his wife, June P. Hitchcock Wambo, Tom was a life-long resident of this […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Steven “Mac” Taylor Steven “Mac” Taylor, 43, of Connersville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born November 4, 1977 in New Castle, Indiana, one of two children of Stephen Lee and Susan Diane Smith Taylor. Mac was a 1996 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, where he was the nation’s winningest high […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Amon Magee Logan Amon Magee Logan, 90, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 30, 2020 to join his wife, Iona Ruth Wilson Logan who passed March 20, 2020. They were blessed to spend 70 years together. He was born on April 17, 1934 in Knox County, Kentucky to Josh and Stella Hill Logan. He farmed […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Tangaylia Kay Watson Tangaylia Kay Watson was born October 18, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Anna McDaniel. On January 3rd, 2021, Tangaylia “Kay” took her last breath on Earth, but took her next in Heaven. Kay loved to cook, can and fish. Kay always out fished everyone. If you asked her how she did […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Elva Mae (Conley) Monroe Elva Mae (Conley) Monroe went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2021. Mae suffered complications due to her long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mae was born September 18, 1940 to John and Pearl (Barker) Conley. She and surviving twin sister Sarah Duff (Brownsburg) were the youngest of John and Pearl’s five children. […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Rhea Maryam Ryan Rhea Maryam Ryan age 99 passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, peacefully with family at her side at Friends Fellowship Community where she had lived for the past two years. She was proceeded in death by her husband Harold Ryan, parents, sister Phyllis Peterson and brother LeRoy Clopp, and Niece Pam Hounshell. Born May 15, 1921, […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Rebecca Sue “Becky” Railsback Rebecca Sue “Becky” Railsback, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 24, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer and June Marie Jenkins Williamson, Becky grew up in Lewisville, Indiana, where she was a 1962 graduate of Lewisville High School. Becky was a beautician, who owned and […] — (Posted January 4, 2021)

Mabel “Peggy” Hall Reece Mabel “Peggy” Hall Reece 84 of Richmond died December 25, 2020, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born December 22, 1936, in Boonesboro, Kentucky, and lived here since 1965. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, reading, and sewing. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Peggy is […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Mary Agnes Porch Mary Agnes Porch, 91, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on December 23, 2020. She was born on January 29, 1929 in Tuskegee, Alabama to Milo and Anna Lee Lane Williams. Milo and Anna Lee moved their family from Tuskegee, Alabama to Richmond, Indiana. Mary Agnes confessed her faith at an early age under the leadership […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Gladys Geraldine “Geri” Kindley Gladys Geraldine “Geri” Kindley, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born December 27, 1933, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Coleman and Eula Ingram Taylor, Geri lived in Richmond most of her life. She formerly worked as a sales associate for Sherwin Williams in Winchester and Richmond, Indiana. […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Dr. Dale A Hendrickson Dr. Dale A Hendrickson, DVM, 76, of Farmland, IN passed-away early Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 at Elmcroft Nursing Home of Muncie, IN. He was born September 30, 1944 in Winchester, IN the son of Chester and Virginia (Farlow) Hendrickson. Dale was a 1962 graduate of Winchester High School and a 1968 graduate of Doctor […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Patricia “Trish” Ann Loaiza Patricia “Trish” Ann Loaiza, 67, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 1st, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles and Louise Bryant. Before retirement, Trish had worked as a cook at the Red Front. In her leisure time, she enjoyed crocheting, attending grandkids sporting events, hanging at […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

John Todd John Todd, age 79, of Richmond, died Monday evening, December 21, 2020 at his residence. John was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 28, 1941 to Charles and Mable (Parlow) Todd. After graduating from high school, John served in the U.S. Army for two years and then began an extensive educational process. He attended Santa […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Ronnie “Smokey” Massengale Ronnie “Smokey” Massengale, age 65, a New Castle resident, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Henry Community Health. He was born on January 19, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Eugene and Bonnie Massengale. Smokey enjoyed fishing, watching his cooking shows, spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to watch the Colts […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Deilah Field Deilah Field, 72, of Connersville passed from this earth to be with the Lord in the company of her loving family on Thursday evening, December 31, 2020 at I.U. Health – University Hospital, Indianapolis after a lengthy illness. One of twelve children of Clarence and Lucille Wilkerson LeGere, Delilah was born on September 19, 1948 […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Violet Maxine Fowble Terhaar Violet Maxine Fowble Terhaar passed away at home, peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Violet was born Oct. 4, 1926 in Darke County, Ohio to Raymond and Mable (Kenworthy) Fowble. Violet was united in marriage on Oct. 19, 1946 to Thomas Terhaar and to that union came 7 sons and 1 […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

June E. Howard June E. Howard, 72, of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born September 7, 1948 in Shirley, Indiana to Junior and Virginia (Van Duyn) Conley. A 1966 graduate of Knightstown High School, she lived in Lakeland, Florida for over 30 years where […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

V. Kellon Robinson V. Kellon Robinson, 57, of Richmond, IN went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2020, after a sudden illness at his home. Kellon was born August 12, 1963, in Richmond, son of the late Jay Robinson and Rose (Grubb) Robinson of Richmond. He was a 1981 graduate of Richmond High School, and a […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Wilma J. Waltz Wilma J. Waltz, 92, of Cambridge City, passed away on January 1, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1928 in Knox County, Kentucky to Lester and Rachel (Elam) Cheek and lived most of her life in this area. Wilma retired after working over 30 years at Dana as a machinist. […] — (Posted January 3, 2021)

Beatrice “Bea” Marie Beck Morgan Beatrice “Bea” Marie Beck Morgan went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 26, 2020, after suffering a debilitating stroke. She was surrounded by family and friends who love her and who will miss her. Bea was born to Charles R. Beck and Rena Lyons Beck at the Beck home on South […] — (Posted January 1, 2021)

Lena “Gay” Matthews Lena “Gay” Matthews, 85, of New Castle passed away on December 30, 2020, after complications from COVID-19. She was born in Byrdstown, Tennessee on December 15, 1935 to the late W. O. Neal and Mattie Massengale Neal. She lived most of her life in New Castle and attended New Castle Schools. Gay retired from Chrysler […] — (Posted January 1, 2021)

Michelle C Dale Michelle C Dale, 55, of Hagerstown, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 29th, at her home. Michelle was born September 16, 1965 in Ukiah, California to Garland and Shirley Holder. In 1985 Michelle met and married her husband of 35 years, James A. Dale, while he was serving in the Marine Corps in California. They […] — (Posted December 31, 2020)

Martha Louise Werking Martha Louise Werking, 87, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Arbor Trace, surrounded by her kind and dedicated caregivers. Born March 18, 1933, near Bentonville, Indiana, to William Ellis and Flora Alice Shigley Clark, Martha lived in the Wayne County area most of her life. She began her education at the […] — (Posted December 31, 2020)

James Floyd Sutherland, Jr. James Floyd Sutherland, Jr., 80, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville. He was born in Richmond on February 9, 1940 to James Floyd and Mattie (Rich) Sutherland. He was a graduate of Greens Fork High School and a retired employee of Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. Jim was a […] — (Posted December 31, 2020)

Marjorie Ellen Cramer Faught Marjorie Ellen Cramer Faught, 89, of Connersville, died Sunday, December 27, 2020. Marjorie was born to Lucius C. and Susan M. Messmer Cramer on May 25, 1931 in Martinsville, Indiana. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1949 and the following year she married James Robert Faught on July 6, 1950. She […] — (Posted December 31, 2020)

Shafter Grubb Connersville resident, Shafter Grubb, 91, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Shafter was born to Harvey and Fannie Jackson Grubb on March 14. 1929 in Clay County, Kentucky. He married the former Janet Harris in 1972. Shafter was a proud member of his local UAW, and was faithfully […] — (Posted December 31, 2020)

Marylee Pope Marylee Pope died peacefully at the home of her daughter, Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born at home on November 27, 1930 in Randolph County to Perry Scott and Edith Holt Hitchcock. She was the youngest of 7 children and worked at the Henry County Courthouse serving as Recorder for 9 ½ years and […] — (Posted December 31, 2020)

David Gratner Sr. On August 27, 1925 Floyd and Etta Gratner welcomed the birth of their son David. On December 28, 2020 with his wife Carolyn at his side, David began his ride into the sunset. He was born and raised on the family farm in Rensselaer, Indiana. His father’s repair shop is where David began his love […] — (Posted December 31, 2020)

Joan M. (McShirley) Davis Joan M. (McShirley) Davis, New Castle, passed away on December 29, 2020 at Clear Vista Health Campus. She was born the fourth child of Silvia and Herbert McShirley on March 12, 1925. She was raised in Sulphur Springs, Indiana and would often remark that there was something special about growing up in a small town. […] — (Posted December 31, 2020)