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.

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)

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)