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.

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)

Robert Schubert Robert Schubert, age 88 of Connersville, passed away on Thursday February 3, 2022 at Oxford Health Care in Oxford, OH. Bob was born on May 12, 1933 in Harriman Tennessee. He was one of twelve children of the late J.L. and Annie Hazel Van Schubert. On August 19, 1991 he married the former Virginia Osborn. […] — (Posted February 7, 2022)

Omrie Harmon Omrie Harmon, 100, of New Castle passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born March 20, 1921 in Albany, KY to the late Elmer and Cloda (Tarter) Harmon. He lived in New Castle his entire life and met the love of his life, Geraldine (New) Harmon on roller […] — (Posted February 7, 2022)

Ruth Louise (Shiebla) Doerstler Ruth Louise (Shiebla) Doerstler lost her battle with Parkinson’s and passed into the arms of Our Lord on February 4, 2022 at The Springs, Richmond, IN where she had been in residence for the past 3 ½ years. She was born in Greens Fork, IN on February 2, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Helen […] — (Posted February 6, 2022)

Joe Gosnell Joe Gosnell, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 4, 2022, at Reid Health. Born May 30, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles James and Roberta Lee Constable Gosnell, Joe was a life-long resident of this community. He installed billboards for Porter Advertising for many years. Joe enjoyed woodworking. He was a loving brother, […] — (Posted February 6, 2022)

Shirley Jean Claywell Shirley Jean Claywell, age 86 of New Castle, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born September 19, 1935, in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Herbert and Edna (McDaniel) Oldham. Shirley Retired from Brooks Foods in Mt. Summit after many years of service. She […] — (Posted February 6, 2022)

Carol Ann Mack Carol Ann Mack, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2022. She was born on March 20, 1942 to Smitty Mason and Ann Williams. Carol Ann married Tom Mack and through that union, they had four children. Carol Ann worked at Sears and Liberty Bell and retired from Genesis. She […] — (Posted February 6, 2022)

Bernice Sharits Bernice Sharits, 79, died Tuesday February 1st, at her caregiver’s home. Bernice was born, Juanita Vernois Bravo, on April 27, 1942, to Miguel and Malcolfa Archuleta on the family farm on the outskirts of Redwing, Colorado. At the age of 16, she left home to live with her cousin in Colorado Springs. It was there, […] — (Posted February 5, 2022)

Sue Music Sue Music, age 79, was born on April 7, 1942 to Floyd and Lela Pugh in Crab Orchard, TN. She passed away in her home on February 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lela Barnwell Pugh. Sue is survived by numerous family members, including siblings and extended family in […] — (Posted February 5, 2022)

Orval “Buster” Estes Orval “Buster” Estes, 80, of Everton went home to be with his Lord Wednesday evening, February 2, 2022. One of ten children of Sherman and Clora White Estes, Orval was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 12, 1941 and graduated from Lee County High School with the class of 1957. On February 14, 1959, […] — (Posted February 5, 2022)