Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Darin Wayne Morris Darin passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 20, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Darin worked as a heavy Machine operator in Greenfield Indiana for many years before returning home to Richmond. Darin truly loved the outdoors. Bike rides, Hunting, fishing, floating down the river or just sitting by […] — (Posted February 24, 2022)

Carole Ann Powell Carole Ann Powell, age 79, passed away at Forest Park Health Campus on February 19, 2022. She was born December 21, 1942, the daughter of Howard and Evelyn Montgomery, in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. Carole had worked at J.C. Penney’s. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids. Carole’s most favorite […] — (Posted February 24, 2022)

James Edward Carr James Edward Carr, age 46, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born January 19, 1976, in Richmond, Indiana, to Larry and Kathie Hall Carr, James lived in Indianapolis most of his life. He graduated from the Indiana School for the Deaf in 1993, where he later […] — (Posted February 23, 2022)

Alta Jane Bell Alta Jane Bell, 74, of Connersville, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home. She was born January 23, 1948 in Connersville to Mr. Saunders and Mrs. Cora Alice Ritchey. In her leisure, she enjoyed going to flea markets and fishing. Survivors include her husband Larry Bell, and several nieces and nephews. She is […] — (Posted February 23, 2022)

Larry Wayne Mullins Larry Wayne Mullins, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born March 14,1953 to William and Mary Feebeck Mullins in Connersville, Indiana. He grew up in Laurel, Indiana where he loved to play sports including basketball, baseball, and track. His love of […] — (Posted February 23, 2022)

Joanna Morgan Connersville – Joanna Morgan was born March 3, 1933 to John and Anna Criss in Cleves, Ohio. She died peacefully on February 18, 2022, though the cruel decline from dementia had taken her from her loved ones slowly over the past five years. She and her husband, Richard (Dick) Morgan, married and made their home […] — (Posted February 23, 2022)

Larry Wayne Mullins Larry Wayne Mullins, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born March 14,1953 to William and Mary Feebeck Mullins in Connersville, Indiana. He grew up in Laurel, Indiana where he loved to play sports including basketball, baseball, and track. His love of […] — (Posted February 23, 2022)

Frederick E. Sheffer Frederick E. “Fred” Sheffer, age 80, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, February 21, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 10, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Willard and Pauline Crawford Sheffer, Fred was a life-long resident of this community. He served in the U.S. Army. Fred worked as a boat mechanic at Recreational Marine in Richmond […] — (Posted February 23, 2022)

Lillie “Mae” Ashcraft Lillie “Mae” Ashcraft, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 3, 1938, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Dock and Goldie Freeman Clark, Mae moved from Virginia to Richmond when she was 16 years old. Mae enjoyed camping and traveling. Survivors include her children, Pat (Mark) Brumfield of […] — (Posted February 22, 2022)

Sue F. (Walls) Chamberlain Sue F. (Walls) Chamberlain, 84, Richmond, passed away Feb. 17, 2022 after a sudden illness. She was born Feb. 14, 1938 in Middleburg, KY to Myrtle Walls. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. She worked for many years as an executive assistant for Richmond Community Schools before retiring from Bullerdick Furniture. She loved […] — (Posted February 22, 2022)

Dr. Adrian V. Villarin Dr. Adrian V. Villarin, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana passed away in his home surrounded by his family on February 19th, 2022 after battling a long illness. He was born on June 21, 1939 in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental Philippines to Eudoxia and Nicasio Villarin. After obtaining his Liberal Arts degree in Pre-Med at the University […] — (Posted February 22, 2022)

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)