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.

Robert N. Abner Robert N. Abner, age 69, of Liberty, Indiana, died Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Reid Health. Robert was born on May 23, 1952, in Berea, Kentucky, to Robert J. and Irene Abney Abner. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1970. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force from 1971-1975. During his career, he was […] — (Posted October 18, 2021)

David L. Perkins Jr. David L. Perkins Jr. “KC9DP” 50 of Connersville, Indiana passed away on October 16, 2021, in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on November 22,1970 in Richmond. David later married his loving wife Tonya (Glover) Perkins on September 18, 2004. He was an auto mechanic for quite some time as well as being a tow truck […] — (Posted October 18, 2021)

Janice “Jan” K. Petry Janice “Jan” K. Petry, 71, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, October 16. She was born on September 2, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio to Elmer and Lucille Petry Baker. She married Joseph E. “Pete” Petry on April 3, 1972. They shared 41 years of marriage until his death on May 6, 2013. Jan was […] — (Posted October 18, 2021)

Beckham Joseph “Joe” Herron Beckham Joseph “Joe” Herron passed away on October 15, 2021 at St.Vincent’s Hospital in Anderson, Indiana surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on September 12, 1945. His family later moved to Indiana where Joe graduated from New Castle High School in 1963. Joe had a variety of careers along the […] — (Posted October 18, 2021)

Galena Kae Smith-Sproles Galena Kae Smith-Sproles, 77, of Richmond, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Golden Living Center, Golden Rule. She was born August 22, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Earl and Helen D. Rickett Smith Weller and came to Richmond over 30 years ago. She worked as a nurse for thirteen years at Good Samaritan Hospital in […] — (Posted October 18, 2021)

Laura Katherine Bracken Laura Katherine Bracken, 62, of Parker City, passed away Monday, October 4th, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Laura was born in Greenfield, Indiana on May 11th, 1959 to William and Reba (Wilson) McConnell. Laura graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1977. She was a graduate […] — (Posted October 18, 2021)

Muriel Alberta Tutterrow Muriel Alberta Tutterrow, 80, of Economy, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born in Richmond on January 22, 1941 to Murvel and Martha Hercules and was a life long resident of Wayne County. She was a school teacher and retired from Nettle Creek Schools. She enjoyed her dogs and mowing her […] — (Posted October 18, 2021)

Miriam L. Bullen Philhower (Pee Wee) Miriam L. Bullen Philhower (Pee Wee), 89, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Golden Living Center. Pee Wee was born on May 4, 1932, in Lewisville, Indiana but lived in Richmond from an early age. She attended Richmond schools and graduated from Richmond High School. On June 23, 1950, she married the love of […] — (Posted October 17, 2021)

Kathleen Clark Jessee Lykins Kathleen Clark Jessee Lykins, 99, of Connersville died peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born to Zenas and Bertha Plank Clark on August 15, 1922 in Rowan County, Kentucky. She was a faithful employee at Ford from which she retired in 1984. Kathleen was a member of Western […] — (Posted October 17, 2021)

Carole Elain Vance Moegerle Carole Elain Vance Moegerle, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at Heritage Woods of Noblesville, Indiana. Born July 6, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Orville P. and Estelle Muriel Masters Vance, Carole was a life-long resident of Wayne and Union County, Indiana. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1954. Carole […] — (Posted October 17, 2021)

Rissie W. Purcell Rissie W. Purcell 96 of Boston died October 14, 2021, at Arbor Trace. She was born December 8, 1924, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Clennie and Lilly Rimmel Sigmon and has lived in Boston since 1950. She retired from Berman’s Drug Store. She was a member of the Boston United Church of Christ and the […] — (Posted October 17, 2021)

Dorothy Ann “Dot” DeGuira Dorothy Ann “Dot” DeGuira, age 93, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 11, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bernard and Harriett Thomas Kohnle, Dot lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She retired from Richmond Community Schools, where she worked as a […] — (Posted October 17, 2021)

Candice Suzanne (Hoffman) Clouse Candice Suzanne (Hoffman) Clouse, 42, Lynn, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on October 14, 2021 after a courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her husband of 12 years, Joshua Clouse, her children Jordan (Katlynn) Smith, Levi and Lydia Clouse; her parents Fred (Linda) […] — (Posted October 17, 2021)

Ted M. Roberts Ted M. Roberts, age 69, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 13. Ted was born in Wayne County, Indiana on January 9, 1952 to Max E. & Charlotte J. Thomas Roberts. He was a 1970 graduate of Northeastern High School. On August 22, 1970 he married the former Donna Kay Goodwin. […] — (Posted October 15, 2021)

Debra L. Bowling Debra L. Bowling, age 68, Richmond, passed away at her residence on October 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1953, to Charles and Anna Mae Ollis, in Bedford, Indiana. Debra had lived in the Wayne County area most of her life. Debra loved Jesus and was a prayer warrior. […] — (Posted October 15, 2021)

Elizabeth (Marino) Sonsini Elizabeth (Marino) Sonsini died October 13, 2021, at Reid Health surrounded by her family. She was born April 9, 1930, to Gregorio and Lucia Marino, in Tocco da Casauria, Italy. In 1947, She ventured from Italy to America to marry James “Tony” Sonsini. She was married for 64 years and leaves behind her children Mary […] — (Posted October 15, 2021)

Lloyd Fox Lloyd Fox, 88, of Richmond, passed away October 13, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born January 14, 1933, in Jackson Co., Kentucky, to Floyd Wade and Armine Isaac Fox; he lived in this area most of his life. He retired from Johnson Sheet Metal Corporation where he worked in production. Lloyd was a member […] — (Posted October 15, 2021)

Rick Little Rick Little, age 63, of Spiceland, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 13th in the comfort of his home. A native of Hagerstown, IN, Rick was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and would later attend taxidermy trade school. A family-man to his core, Rick was a loving husband, outspokenly proud father, and fierce neighbor […] — (Posted October 15, 2021)

Robert “Bob” Eugene Lawson Robert “Bob” Eugene Lawson, 72, of New Castle passed away at his residence on October 10, 2021. He was born June 6, 1949 in Muncie, IN, a son of the late Joe Mearl Lawson and Delores Lucille (Covey) Bayes. Bob had a friendly helping spirit that was always willing to help someone in need. Bob […] — (Posted October 15, 2021)

Donald Gene Stout Donald Gene Stout, age 90, of Crystal River, Florida passed away peacefully September 25, 2021. He was a former resident of Fayette and Union County, Indiana. He was born in Alquina on March 22, 1931, to Morton and Catherine (Mong) Stout. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1949. After high school he was inducted […] — (Posted October 15, 2021)

Robert L. Paul Robert L. Paul, 81, of San Leandro, California passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1940 in New Castle, Indiana to Richard H. & Virginia (Langdon) Paul. Robert graduated from Howe Military Academy in1959 and then attended the University of Arizona in Tucson from 1959 – 1962. He enlisted […] — (Posted October 15, 2021)

Perry Lee Robertson Perry Lee Robertson, 80, of Fountain City, passed away October 13, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born December 18, 1940, in Irvine, KY. to Cecil and Elizabeth Neunan Robertson and lived in this area most of his life. Perry worked in construction and was a member of Indiana Laborers Local #1047. He is survived […] — (Posted October 14, 2021)

Wanda Lou Schneider Wanda Lou Schneider, 75, of Liberty died Friday, October 8, 2021 at Whitewater Commons. Wanda was born on September 20, 1946 in Richmond to James C. and Pearl Jarvis Harrison. She was self-employed, formerly owning Trinity Pool and Spa in Centerville. Wanda had a green thumb and a special way with plants. She worked so […] — (Posted October 14, 2021)

Juanita Marie Moran Juanita Marie Moran, 90, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday October 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Marie was born April 22, 1931, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Lige William Davis & Naomi Mattie (Guffey) Davis. Marie married the love of her life, George on […] — (Posted October 14, 2021)

James E. Grubbs James E. Grubbs, 91, of Fishers and formerly of Hagerstown went to be with his Lord and Savior and be reunited with his wife, Laura, on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born on May 15, 1930 in Modoc to the late Marston and Crystal (Jordan) Grubbs. James is a veteran of the US Army […] — (Posted October 14, 2021)

LeEtta Ann LeMaster Monger LeEtta Ann LeMaster Monger, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born January 9, 1939, in Redkey, Indiana, to John and Dortha Delauter LeMaster, Ann had lived in Hagerstown and Richmond, Indiana, since 1970. She graduated from Madison Township School in Jay County, Indiana, earned a Bachelor of […] — (Posted October 14, 2021)

Kent Gerald Klinge Kent Gerald Klinge, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. Born August 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Herman Carol and Eleanor Graham Klinge, Kent had lived in Richmond for the past 50 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kent graduated from […] — (Posted October 13, 2021)

Grover Paul Boggs Grover Paul Boggs, 76, of Connersville, passed away Monday afternoon, October 11, 2021 at his home. He had been under a physician’s care, but his death was unexpected. Grover was born December 31, 1944 in Oneida, Clay County, Kentucky, one of four children of Grover and Maymie Robinson Boggs. On October 23, 1965, he married […] — (Posted October 13, 2021)

Martha McWilliams Martha McWilliams, age 79, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born February 1, 1942 in Meridian/Laurderdale County, Mississippi, a daughter of Sute Mae and Tempie Clark. Before Martha’s retirement, she served as a “very well loved” caretaker within multiple locations of Cardinal […] — (Posted October 13, 2021)

Ida Lee “Jerri” Frazier Ida Lee “Jerri” Frazier, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at Heritage House of Richmond. Jerri was born on December 8, 1925, in Hazel Patch, Kentucky, to Victor C. and Mary M. Mink Owens. She worked as a custodian at Dennis Junior High School and previously worked at Kenart Photo Lab. […] — (Posted October 13, 2021)