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.

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)

Rev. Lawrence (Larry) N. Shelton Rev. Lawrence (Larry) N. Shelton, 83, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 5, 2022, after a valiant and fiercely fought battle with cancer since 2020. He made his journey to heaven with a perfect and healed body. He passed away at home with his family surrounding him. Larry was born in Susie, […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Imogene Joan Cummins Imogene Joan Cummins, received her heavenly wings on January 29, 2022, in Cincinnati, OH. Born to Samuel and Classie Sellers on October 4, 1934, she was raised in Richmond, IN. Imogene graduated from Richmond High School in 1952. Imogene married Stanley Cummins on May 16, 1953, and they were married for 30 years until his […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Thomas “David” Rowland Thomas “David” Rowland, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital. Born December 28, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas I. and Lucille E. Ellison Rowland, David was a life-long resident of this community. He attended Richmond High School. David had owned his own lawn service business for the […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Roberta Harding Johnson Roberta Harding Johnson, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, February 7, 2022, at Reid Health. Born March 18, 1932, in Disputanta, Kentucky, to Bert A. and Luvena Ballinger Harding, Roberta lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a member of Christ United Church in Richmond and taught Sunday School at […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Mildred M. Carroll Mildred M. Carroll, 101, passed away on Monday evening, February 7, at Arbor Trace in Richmond. She was born in Fountain City, Indiana, on November 25, 1920, to James Roy and Maud Estella Skinner Carroll. She earned a Master’s Degree from Earlham College. She was an educator who taught English in Richmond and Fountain City […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Betty Janice (Jones) Banta Betty Janice (Jones) Banta, Richmond, passed away on Friday February 4th, 2022, at the age of 84. Betty was born to Henry and Laura (Hammons) Jones on August 7th, 1937, in Bell County, Four Mile, Kentucky. She has lived in the Richmond are for more than 60 years. Betty graduated high school and attended a […] — (Posted February 9, 2022)

Paul A. Vandermar Paul A. Vandermar, age 65, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Reid Health. Paul was born on March 30, 1956, in Richmond, Virginia, to Albert G. and Helen Joyce Grimes Vandermar. He attended Ball State University and completed his degree at Ivy Tech Community College. Paul served in the U.S. Air Force. […] — (Posted February 8, 2022)

Dennis W. Osborn Dennis W. Osborn, 62, of Connersville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 5, 2022 after a two month stay at Reid Health, Richmond. Dennis was born March 17, 1959 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana to Evan S. Osborn and Anna L. Gindling, and he was a 1977 graduate of […] — (Posted February 8, 2022)

Kelley C O’Neal Kelley C O’Neal, age 54, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Kelley was born October 25, 1967. Arrangements: Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Connersville. — (Posted February 8, 2022)