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.

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)

William (Bill) Johnson William (Bill) Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022. He was born in Richmond on March 22, 1929, to Albert and Becky Johnson. From his humble beginnings, Bill became a world traveler, successful stock car driver on local circuits, and could spin a tale like few others. He was a retiree from the […] — (Posted February 14, 2022)

Kathleen D. Skinner Kathleen D. Skinner (74) of Richmond left this world and went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning February 12, 2022. She was born February 1, 1948, the daughter of Roland and Eloise (Sharpe) Gross in Richmond, Indiana. Kathy, as her family and friends know her, graduated from Centerville High school in 1966. She retired from […] — (Posted February 14, 2022)

Eddy Burnette Eddy Burnette lost his very long battle with addiction on February 9, 2022. He struggled to find peace on this earth. Born on March 7, 1965 to Claude and Barbara Ann Burnette, Eddy graduated from Connersville high school with the class of 1983. Eddy worked as a truck driver for Miller Dairy and later with […] — (Posted February 13, 2022)

William Dean Hilbert William Dean Hilbert, 84, a life-long resident of Hagerstown passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Lincolnshire Place in Muncie, where he had been a resident for the past 10 months. He was born October 3, 1937, the son of Chester and Fern (Swoveland) Hilbert. Bill was a 1955 graduate of Hagerstown High School […] — (Posted February 13, 2022)

Jayne Hillman Jayne Hillman, age 66, of Modoc, Indiana, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, at AMG Specialty Hospital – Greenfield. Born June 20, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to David and Donna Kercheval Kelly, Jayne was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1973. Jayne retired from Walmart after 25 years, […] — (Posted February 12, 2022)

Robert Eugene “Bob” Hickman Robert Eugene “Bob” Hickman, 84, passed away Thursday morning February 10, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. The youngest of nine children born to the late Clifford and Edith (Longnecker) Hickman, Bob was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on February 20, 1937. A life-long resident of Cambridge City Bob had worked at CONVERTO, Paul […] — (Posted February 12, 2022)

David C. White David C. White, 79, a former Hagerstown resident, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Carmel Health and Living Center where he had recently resided. He was born in New Castle on August 25, 1942 to Robert and Ruth (Miller) White. He lived several years in Crossville, TN and had been in the McCordsville area for […] — (Posted February 12, 2022)

Gary Michael Sigler Gary Michael Sigler, 65, of Richmond died February 10, 2022, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born July 19, 1956, in Florida to Elmer and Vera Isaacs Sigler and lived in Florida Arizona, and Canada before returning to Richmond. He was a self-employed businessman. He founded Liberty Acres United Animal Sanctuary and […] — (Posted February 12, 2022)

Marie Louise Ferreira Marie Louise Ferreira, 99, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord January 20, 2022 at her residence. Born on May 25, 1922 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Marie was one of five daughters of Jasper and Gracie Mills Casey. A registered nurse, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio State University […] — (Posted February 11, 2022)

Stephen “Steve” Sobczak Stephen “Steve” Sobczak, 71, Cambridge City, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning February 2nd, 2022, due to failing health. Steve was born in Jermyn, Pennsylvania on April 30th, 1950, he graduated from high school and attended Diesel Mechanic School and was employed as a Certified Diesel Mechanic. Steve made his home in Hawaii […] — (Posted February 11, 2022)

Roberta “Ann” Kemper Roberta “Ann” Kemper, passed away at Heritage House of Richmond on February 7, 2022. She was born May 18, 1949, the daughter of Helen Marie Kemper Tuttle and Cecil Alcorn, in Lancaster, Kentucky. Ann came to Richmond at an early age and since then been a longtime resident. She was a graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted February 10, 2022)

Mary M. Hines Mary M. Hines, age 98, passed away on Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Forest Park Health Center in Richmond. She was born in Palestine, Ohio on December 22, 1923 to Harold E. and Esther Siniard Gilmore. Mary had retired from Jenkins Hall at Reid Hospital and worked at the Shake Shop and McDonalds after retirement. […] — (Posted February 10, 2022)

Wovie Wampler Wovie Wampler, 95, Cambridge City, after a brief earthly eight day separation from her husband Charles, Wovie was greeted by him again for eternity on Monday evening February 7, 2022. A daughter of the late Luther and Della (Cornett) Gay, Wovie was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 8, 1926. Wovie met her future […] — (Posted February 10, 2022)

Martin Willard Montgomery Martin Willard Montgomery 1942-2022 The sport of weightlifting lost a world champion on Feb. 8, 2022. Martin deadlifted 505 lbs. when he was in the 60-64 age group at 165 lbs., a world record that still stands. Martin was a medical miracle as he competed many years in retirement with severe heart disease, setting state […] — (Posted February 10, 2022)

Shirley Opal Lair Sexton Shirley Opal Lair Sexton, 84, of Modoc, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Randolph Nursing/Rehabilitation center. Shirley was born in Monticello Ky on July 7, 1937, the daughter of George and Frances Lynch Lair. Shirley resided in the Modoc area for the past 56 years. Shirley was a homemaker and mother for 51 years. She […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Christal Day Christal Day, 77, formerly of Cambridge City, passed away Friday evening February 4, 2022 at University of Kentucky, Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. A daughter of the late Farris and Elsie (Smith) Hellard, Christal was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 26, 1944. She lived most of her life in the Cambridge […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Jimmy Miller Jimmy Miller, 60, of Richmond, died on February 7, 2022. He was born October 20, 1961, in Richmond to Galen and June Ahaus Miller and lived here all his life. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Survivors include his mother June Miller, his sister Becky (Glee) Jewison, his brother Mick (Barbara) […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

David Owen Duncan David Owen Duncan, 62, formerly of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, February 5, 2022 at Our Hospice of Southeastern Indiana in Columbus, Indiana. David was born August 9, 1959 in Connersville, one of seven children of Stanley Glenn and Shirley Ann Myers Duncan. For over twenty years, he owned and operated D&D Tree Service. On […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Levi Stephen Marcum Levi Stephen Marcum, 80, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, February 4, 2022 at Reid Health of Richmond where he had been a patient for the past ten days. Levi was born in Laurel, Indiana on October 12, 1941, one of seven children of Steve and Isabelle Johnson Marcum and […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)