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.

Sherry Leigh Smith Sherry Leigh Smith, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20. Sherry was born in Winchester, Indiana on September 9, 1960, to Odell & Elizabeth Wilson Morrison. She was a 1979 graduate of Winchester High School. Sherry attended Eastern Kentucky University before enrolling in the IU School of Nursing, where she received her BSN in […] — (Posted February 22, 2022)

Ronald G. Klemann Ronald G. Klemann, age 89, passed away at Reid Health on February 19, 2022. He was born April 23, 1932. Ronald was a veteran of The United States Air Force; serving a four-year duty as an airplane mechanic. He loved to go to the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Ronald also loved to play […] — (Posted February 22, 2022)

Owen Davis Owen Davis, 86, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Majestic Care where he had been a resident for the last six months. Owen was born May 27, 1935 in Fayette County to Charles and Lena Ecker Scaggs Davis. A veteran, he served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956. On […] — (Posted February 19, 2022)

Pauline Vivian (Flatter) Sedgwick Pauline Vivian (Flatter) Sedgwick, 93, of Richmond, Indiana died of health complications on February 15th, 2022, at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond. She was born on May 20th, 1928 in Hollansburg, Ohio to Roy Edward Zurwell and Levada (Flatter, Zurwell) Whitaker. Pauline married John R. Sedgwick on March 18th, 1983. She retired from Belden after […] — (Posted February 19, 2022)

Ginny (Mills) Lumpkin Ginny (Mills) Lumpkin of Modoc, Indiana, passed away Thursday evening, February 17, 2022 at her residence, with family by her side. She was the daughter of Keith “Dugan” and Evanna (Grove) Mills. She was raised in Farmland, IN, and a lifelong resident of Randolph County. Ginny and her husband, Roger Lumpkin, raised their three children […] — (Posted February 19, 2022)

Joshua R. Ludlum Joshua R. Ludlum, age 39, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born March 26, 1982 in Greenfield, Indiana to Michael Ludlum & Julie (Lowe) Manning. Josh was active in Brothers of Mayhem. He loved playing pool and spent over 20 years perfecting that craft. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle […] — (Posted February 18, 2022)

Robert “Bob” Lee Simerly Robert “Bob” Lee Simerly, 73, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at IU Health Ball Hospital. He was born October 9, 1948 in New Castle to Howard and Lucille (Lee) Simerly. He graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in 1966, then attended Ball State University and Earlham College. On August 28, […] — (Posted February 18, 2022)

Linda L. Ellington Linda L. Ellington, 73, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 9, 1948 in New Castle to the late Deward and Bonnie (Ferrell) Ellington. Linda was a loving person who enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was also an avid fan of […] — (Posted February 18, 2022)

Judy Handy Stewart Judy Handy Stewart, 71 of Richmond died Saturday February 5, 2022. She was born on October 26, 1950, in Slab Fork, WV to Robert and Willie Brewer Handy and had lived in Lynn, IN and Richmond, IN most of her life. She retired from Anchor Hocking in Winchester, IN. Judy enjoyed crocheting and playing bingo. […] — (Posted February 17, 2022)

Ronnie Gene Dunn Ronnie Gene Dunn, 74, of Laurel, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Rush Memorial Hospital. He was born August 16, 1947 in Rushville, Indiana to Victor Harold and Barbara Lois Keal Dunn and was a graduate of New Salem High School. He later attended an extension of Purdue University in Versailles, Indiana where he […] — (Posted February 17, 2022)

Dave Crowe Dave Crowe, 77, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born November 12, 1944 in Connersville to Denzil and Pauline Crowe and was a graduate of Connersville High School. On July 3, 1995, he married Pamela Sue Dunaway in Sevierville, Tennessee. Mrs. Crowe survives. Dave worked for D&M […] — (Posted February 17, 2022)

David “Dave” J. Pyle David “Dave” J. Pyle, 78, of New Castle went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born February 25, 1943 in Portland, Indiana, a son of the late James S. and Anna C. (Romey) Pyle. He was a member of the New Castle First […] — (Posted February 17, 2022)

Ella Virginia (Midge) Rogers Ella Virginia (Midge) Rogers passed away on February 15, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born December 29, 1930, in Richmond to Cecil and Velma (Baker) Pullen and lived in the Richmond/Centerville area her entire life. She worked at the Indianapolis Glove factory for 20 years before taking a job a the Wayne Works […] — (Posted February 17, 2022)

Michael Wayne Harris Michael Wayne “Coupon Eddie” Harris, 65, of Dublin, Indiana passed away on February 9, 2022. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 15, 1957 to Richard and Margaret Harris. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1975. Mike was a local musician who played in many local bands…EnStryde, Hoosier Maniacs and the Stonebridge Band […] — (Posted February 17, 2022)

Terry B. Padgett Terry B. Padgett, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, February 14, 2022, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Ohio. Born February 9, 1950, in Bedford, Indiana, to Harold Edward and Irene Mae Sowders Padgett, Terry grew up in Switz City, Indiana. Afterwards, he lived in Greene County, Indiana, and Terre Haute, Indiana, before […] — (Posted February 16, 2022)

Frank W. Eason Frank W. Eason, age 74, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at The Medical Center at Albany. Born June 20, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Stanley and Jewell Canter Eason, Frank lived in this community most of his life until moving to Kentucky in 2012. He was a 1965 graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted February 16, 2022)

Frances Moore Frances Moore, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 10, 2022. She was born on August 19, 1933 in Richmond, Indiana to Walter and Carrie Holt. Frances was a long time resident of Richmond, Indiana. She was a lifetime church member and financial secretary at Second Baptist Church and former usher. Frances was an avid […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Dorothy Rose (Sullivan) Blair Dorothy Rose (Sullivan) Blair, 99, of Hagerstown, IN, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at Arbor Trace Senior Living in Richmond, IN. She was born on October 16, 1922, in Monticello, Arkansas, a daughter of the late John Edward and Artie “Suga” (Duke) Sullivan. Dorothy Rose graduated from Texas Wesleyan College, taught school and, after […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Gary Lane Strait, Sr. Gary Lane Strait, Sr. of Liberty, In. passed away on February 14, 2022, due to a lengthy illness. Gary was born in Connersville, In. on November 26th, 1950, to Delbert and Betty Sullivan Strait Schisler. He was proceeded in death by his Father, Delbert Burdett Strait, a Step- Father, Tom Schisler, a sister, Debbie Ward […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Virginia Mae Eads Virginia Mae Eads, 95, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville, Indiana after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 8, 1926, to Bruce and Thelma (Barkalow) Shaw. Virginia or “Ginny”, as her family and friends referred to her, was a graduate of Huntsville […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Jane Azbill Jane Azbill, 70, of Richmond, passed away February 12, 2022 at her home after a long illness. She was born January 17, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio to Herbert Gibbs and Zula Mae Hargraves; she lived in Richmond for the last 32 years. She was a mother, homemaker, and a fry cook. Jane Suffered many illnesses […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Michael K. Jones Michael K. Jones, 71, formerly of New Castle, Indiana passed away Sunday February 13, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. He was born October 13, 1950 to the late Victor & Alice (Venable) Jones. Michael attended Blountsville Grade School and graduated from Union Modoc High School in 1969. He proudly served his country in The […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Julie Ann Wilhelm-Phillips Julie Ann Wilhelm-Phillips, 50, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 11, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 11, 1971 in Connersville, one of three children of Robert Keith and Lucy LaVerne Hughbanks Wilhelm. She was a 1989 graduate of Connersville High School where she played and lettered in […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Zola Pearl Bunzendahl Zola Pearl Bunzendahl, 84, of Connersville, went home to her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 11, 2022. A native of Jackson County, Kentucky, Zola was born May 20, 1937, the oldest of seven children of Emery and Maggie Hunter Cavins, and moved to Connersville when she was a teenager. Zola was married to David […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Alfred “Wayne” Mullins Alfred “Wayne” Mullins, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away from this world early on Monday, February 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born August 26, 1930, in Withers “Mullins Station”, Kentucky, to Otto and Vashti Pike Mullins, Wayne was one of 11 children. He graduated from Livingston High School in 1949. Wayne […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Christine M. Mauger RICHMOND, Ind. – Christine M. Mauger, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, February 8, 2022, at her home. Born June 15, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Raymond and Patricia Ann Harris Mauger, Christine was a life-long resident of this community. She worked as an engineer for General Telephone & Electronics and had […] — (Posted February 15, 2022)

Carol Lee Petty Carol Lee Petty, Centerville, was called home on February 12, 2022, after a brief, sudden illness. She was born October 23, 1946, in Williamson, West Virginia to Clifford and Mary (Shawhan) Conley but lived most of her life in Richmond and Centerville. Carol grew up on the south side of Richmond. She attended Southside Baptist […] — (Posted February 14, 2022)

Douglas Wayne Huff Douglas Wayne Huff, 62, of Lynn, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 3, 1959, in Richmond, IN, the son of George Huff and JoAnn (Cormican) Austin. He honorably served in the US Army. Doug had worked as a welder for York Casket for 15 years, and previously […] — (Posted February 14, 2022)

Sam Gray Sam Gray, 75, of Fountain City, joined his Lord and Savior on Friday evening, February 11. He was born John Samuel Gray on June 3, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana to Leo S. & Lois Eva Skinner Gray. John graduated from Whitewater-Fountain City High School in 1964. John served in the US Army and was a […] — (Posted February 14, 2022)

Raymond K. Schoonover Raymond K. Schoonover, 72, of Richmond and formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Reid Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1949 in Brookville, IN to Alvin F. and Lucille (Roark) Schoonover. Ray was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam War. He worked at […] — (Posted February 14, 2022)