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.

Sharon Lee “Sherry” Wigginton Sharon Lee “Sherry” Wigginton, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 4, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Born December 17, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert L. and A. Marie Turner Johnson, Sherry was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1965 graduate of Centerville High School. Sherry was an […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Thomas L. Ellison Thomas L. Ellison, 80, passed away on Saturday morning, October 29. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 14, 1942, the son of Thomas O. & Christine G. Lane Ellison. Tom was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. He formerly drove a school bus for Northeastern Schools and owned and operated Mighty Oak Enterprises […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Kathy June Westover Kathy June Westover, age 66, of Centerville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2022. She was born in Batesville, Indiana, to loving parents John F. and Orabel Roberts also of Centerville, Indiana. Kathy was married to the love of her life in 1974, and enjoyed 48 years with her husband, […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Jimmy W. Soper Jimmy W. Soper, 76, of Richmond, was born May 13, 1946, and died November 2, 2022. He was an army veteran. Jimmy was survived by his one daughter Sarah Soper. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Jennifer. The will be no public services. Stegall-Berheide-Orr, Richmond. — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Linda Leigh Phares Linda Leigh Phares, age 65, passed away at her residence on October 27, 2022. She was born July 5, 1957, the daughter of Clarence and Connie Henson, in Richmond, Indiana. Linda was a resident of Richmond, Indiana, and an affiliate of Shepherd’s Chapel. She received her nail technician license from PJ’s College pf Cosmetology and […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Lila Adele Carr Connersville native, Lila Adele Carr, 87, died Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born May 18th, 1938 to Clayton and Vivian Osborn Berninger.Lila is survived by her son: David V. Carr; granddaughter: Makenzie R. Carr; great-granddaughter: Addilyn. At Lila’s request, services will be conducted at the convenience of her family. […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Steven Scott Felmy Steven Scott Felmy, aged 68 passed away on Sat. Oct 14 at St. Francis Health in Greenwood, In. after a long battle with cancer. Steven was born April 5, 1954 in Haddonfield, N.J. to Carl L and Venna J. Felmy. The family moved to Richmond, In. In 1969. Where he attended and graduated from Richmond […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Lowell James Pflum Lowell James Pflum, 83, of Cambridge City, joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born March 18, 1939 in the family home in Brownsville, Indiana, one of eleven children of Paul Anthony Pflum, Sr. and Anna E. McQuinley Pflum. As a child, he attended St. […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Bernice P. Mitchell Bernice P. Mitchell, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Reid Health. Born March 1, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde and Lora Bell White, Bernice was a life-long resident of this community. She was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing and spending time with family. Bernice was a kind and loving […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Mel E. Chasteen Mel E. Chasteen, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home. Born May 21, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph Earl and Evelyn L. Morris Chasteen, Mel was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School. Mel […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Clifford A. Smith Clifford A. Smith, 87, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Henry Community Health. He was born July 5, 1935 in Chanute, Tennessee, son of the late Coy Taft and Mallie Doris (Claborn) Smith. Clifford was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. He retired from Delco Remy in […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

James Braswell James Braswell, 75, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born May 23, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Gilbert and Zona (Frost) Braswell. Jim was a graduate of New Castle High School, and then later earned a Bachelor’s Degree […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Priscilla Ann Gethers Priscilla Ann Gethers, 95, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was born March 3, 1927, in Pershing, Indiana, to the late Mary and Robert Rush. Priscilla graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, Indiana, where she met the love of her life, Byron (Barney) Gethers and they were married for […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Nancy Kay Marsh Nancy Kay Marsh, 82, passed away on October 31, 2022. Nancy was born to Eugene and Verda Toney in Richmond, Indiana on June 18, 1940. She moved to Florida in the summer of 1968. Nancy was preceeded in death by her parents, husband Richard Marsh, and her siblings Robert Toney, Thomas Toney, Simeon Toney, Jerry […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Kelly (Baldwin) Miller Kelly (Baldwin) Miller, 46, of Connersville, passed away peacefully under hospice care Monday, October 31, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born July 21, 1976 in Oxford, Ohio, the only child of Donnie and Ida “Sis” Mosier Baldwin. Kelly graduated from Connersville High school in 1994. She attended college and was certified as a […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Carol Sue Odle Carol Sue Odle, 87, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at The Waters. She was born September 5, 1935 to Scott and Mildred Matthew. Sue graduated from New Castle High School, married and started a family. After her first husband, John Phillip Evans died in 1960, she went to work for Dr. […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Pamela Kay Gipson Pamela Kay Gipson, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at Ambassador Health Care on October 30, 2022. She was born January 4, 1955, the daughter of Anne and Bryon Snorf, in Dayton, Ohio. Mom grew up in Hollansburg, Ohio, but spent the last 50 years living in Richmond. Mom was a Christian. Mom enjoyed cooking, baking, […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Dovin “Duffy” Coffey Dovin “Duffy” Coffey, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away at Reid Health, Monday, November 1, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Dovin was born December 3, 1940, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Raymond and Bessie Coffey. After moving to Indiana in the mid 1940’s, he attended Centerville Schools graduating with the class of 1959. Following service […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Michael Ray Hancock Michael Ray Hancock, age 52, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 27, 2022, peacefully at home. Born August 3, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana., He was a graduate of Richmond High School Class of 1989. Mike enlisted in the Army even before he graduated. He couldn’t wait to serve his country. He was an outstanding soldier, […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Rachel I. Austin Mrs. Rachel I. Austin, 92, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 31. Born on November 28, 1929 in Randolph County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Otto E. & Ida E. Manning Harshman. She was a 1947 graduate of Spartanburg High School. […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Martha Ann Burtch Martha Ann Burtch, age 92 of New Paris, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022. She was born December 21, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana daughter of the late Kenneth and Olive “Dolly” Harshman. Martha Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She served as a clerk for the village […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

Eugene Cox Eugene Cox was born March 23, 1934, in Jackson Co. Ky and departed this life on October 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Perry and Ethel (Gabbard) Cox. Eugene is survived by his loving wife Diana, daughter Patricia Gardner of Richmond IN, sons Jerry (Jay) Cox […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

Chance William Bunger Chance William Bunger, after a long fight with cancer, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Augustine, Florida surrounded by his wife and his parents on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Chance was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 19, 1971, the first child of Bill and Barbara Bunger. He grew up in Cambridge City, […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

John Paul Ingermann John Paul Ingermann, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday October 30, 2022, at Arbor Trace. Born December 16, 1934, in Milton, Indiana, to Colbert Cummins Ingermann and Eula Mae Joyner Ingermann O`Connell Conley, John was a resident of this community most of his life. He was a 1953 graduate of Bentonville High School. John […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

Marcella Ann Wolfe Marcella Ann Wolfe, 74, of Richmond, died Sunday, October 30, 2022, at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born January 21, 1948, in Richmond to Walker and Mary Bennett Field and lived here all her life. She formerly worked at Belden Corporation and Stonehenge Concrete. She was an artist who enjoyed painting […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

Millie Jean Todd Millie Jean Todd, 82, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed on peacefully to her Heavenly Father on October 27, 2022 at Heritage House in New Castle, Indiana. Millie was born on February 15, 1940 in Richmond, Kentucky to John D. Hicks and Ebbie M. (Hall) Hicks, both of whom preceded her in death. She resided in the […] — (Posted October 30, 2022)

Brenda K. Gingry Brenda K. Gingry, 71, of New Paris, Ohio went home to be with Jesus on October 28, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1951, to Neal and Kathryn Durbin Johnson at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Brenda was a 1969 graduate of National Trail High School and graduated from P.J.s College of Cosmetology in Richmond […] — (Posted October 30, 2022)

Eric Brandon Gonzalez Eric Brandon Gonzalez, age 42, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Henry Community Health. He was born October 1, 1980, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Juan Gonzales and Petra (Gonzalez) Gonzales. Eric graduated from Muncie Southside in 1999. He enjoyed sports, Manchester United Soccer, Notre Dame and Dallas Cowboys football. He knew […] — (Posted October 30, 2022)

Beverly Ann McVay Beverly Ann McVay, wife of 1, mother of 5, and grandmother to all, went home peacefully to be with her heavenly Father on October 21, 2022 at 3:01 p.m., surrounded by her family. In fine Beverly fashion, she was late going to her heavenly home to be reunited with her loving husband of 65 ½ […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Alan Idlewine, Sr. Alan Idlewine, Sr., 78, of Springport passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1944 in Anderson, Indiana, a son of the late Earnest and Nellie (Orr) Idlewine. Alan retired from GM in 1999, following 23 years as a toolmaker. He loved his 1990 Corvette, working around the house […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)