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.

Hershel Ingram Hershel Ingram, age 86, of Greens Fork, Indiana, entered eternal life Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 3, 1934, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Lee and Sarah Young Ingram, Hershel was one of 10 children. He retired from J.M. Hutton. In his spare time, Hershel enjoyed woodworking. Survivors […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Bernice Wisehart Bernice Wisehart, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, in Westfield, Indiana, where she was living with her daughter, Lynda Sherer. Bernice was born to Edwin Riggs and Ella Mae Horton Riggs on March 11, 1928, in Wise, Virginia. She was part of a very large family and from the age of […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Carolyn Louise Gardner Carolyn Louise Gardner, age 65, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at Carriage Court of Hilliard. Born July 30, 1955, in Muncie, Indiana, to Henry and Betty Cox Gardner, Carolyn lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1973 and earned a bachelor’s degree in education […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Martha Neel Williams Martha Neel Williams, age 60, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 She was born June 22, 1960 in New Castle, Indiana and was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Martha was retired from the Indiana Department of Corrections in 2010 after many years of service. She loved family activities, […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Doris Jean Hardgrove Doris Jean Hardgrove, 85, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born November 16, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ronald and Mary (Tutterow) Webb. A 1953 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, she was involved in Phi Beta […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Gerald Eugene “Butch” Sauer Gerald Eugene “Butch” Sauer, 78 passed away peacefully on 29 November 2020 in his Niceville, FL residence. Gerald was born on 12 Sept 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of George and Melba (Porter) Sauer. Gerald joined the U.S. Air Force in his early years and excelled in his ranks as a computer operator and […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Marilyn L. Gray Marilyn L. Gray, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Forest Park Health Campus, surrounded by her daughters. Marilyn was born August 2, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Warren and Freida Berry Gray. She lived and worked in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life, retiring from Reid Hospital. […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Janice Jean Jester Ellson Janice Jean Jester Ellson went to heaven on January 3rd, 2021 at the age of 95. Janice was born to Pauline and Ott Jester on August 30th, 1925 in Mooreland, Indiana. She enjoyed growing up with her parents and grandparents on their family farm. Growing up on the farm taught this country girl lifelong lessons, […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Robert B. “Bob” Goodwin Richmond – Robert B. “Bob” Goodwin died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Bob was born to Robert and Ione Lamm Goodwin on August 29, 1941, in Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1959 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963, being honorably discharged in 1967. Upon his discharge, Bob enrolled […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Jann G. Marson, Sr. Jann G. Marson, Sr. of Nampa, Idaho, born Nov. 23, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana went home to his Lord Jesus on Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. He leaves behind his wife Suzette, daughter Teri Duff (Brian), son Wayne Marson (Theresa), step children Marissa O’Brien (Jason), Paris Marron (Paul) and Austin Brown, Step Sister Jane Foist […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Frances Clements Georgeson Frances Clements Georgeson passed peacefully on December 26, 2020, at AVOW Hospice in Naples, Florida. She was born August 7, 1925, in Richmond, Indiana. Fran was a graduate of the Kingswood Cranbrook School and Pine Manor College. She was a longtime resident of Richmond, Indiana; Walloon Lake, Michigan; and Naples, Florida. Fran found great joy […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Donna Foley Donna Foley, 75, formerly of Richmond, died January 7, 2021 in Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. Mrs. Foley was born August 7, 1945 in Richmond, IN a daughter of Kenyon Mansfield Reece and Barbara Jean Wickersham. A 1963 graduate of Lynn High School, she worked for 10 years as the office manager for her son’s dental […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Jewell E. Hood Jewell E. Hood, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at The Leland Legacy Senior Community. Born May 7, 1932, in McWhirter, Kentucky, to Denver and Lillian George Hibbard, Jewell lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1950 graduate of Richmond High School. Jewell worked as a secretary at […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

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)