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.

Bessie Ollis Bessie Ollis, 69, of Fountain City, passed away July 17, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born April 10, 1952, in Rutland, Ohio to Homer and Nola Schaffer Bradshaw and has lived here in this area for the last 20 years. She was a homemaker; she loved her family, collecting dolls, and she loved […] — (Posted July 20, 2021)

Roy Lee Shockney Roy Lee Shockney, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2021 after a 30-year battle with cancer. Roy was born near Winchester, Indiana on February 25, 1941 to Vernon and Helen Baldwin Shockney. He was a 1959 graduate of Williamsburg High School. On May 30, 1963 he married Rene […] — (Posted July 19, 2021)

Paul Fuller Paul Fuller, 85, Richmond, died July 17, 2021, after a short illness. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Dorothy, three sons, David of Webster City Iowa, Steven of Anderson Indiana, and Allen of Economy Indiana as well as many grand and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, William A and […] — (Posted July 19, 2021)

Cory Owens Cory Owens, passed away on July 13, 2021. He was born September 17, 1989 in Richmond, Indiana to Julie Brooks and Michael Owens. Cory was a resident of Richmond, Indiana and went to Richmond High School. Cory could draw literally anything. He loved sports, collecting hot wheels, enjoyed cooking but most of all enjoyed being […] — (Posted July 19, 2021)

Judith Kay (Hutchison) Benson Judith Kay (Hutchison) Benson, age 70, of Greens Fork, Indiana, passed away at home on Friday, July 16, 2021. Born to Gene and Helen (Kenworthy) Hutchison on September 29, 1950, she graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1968. Judy worked in manufacturing at Liebhardt Mills in Middletown, Indiana and with many special consumers at Anthony […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Peggy Joyce Hughes Schoenherr Peggy Joyce Hughes Schoenherr, 73, of Richmond died July 14, 2021, in her brother and sister-in-law’s home. She was born January 6, 1948, in Richmond to Raymond Francis and Hazel Marie Abner Hughes and lived here all her life, until moving to Atlanta, Georgia 20 years ago. She formerly worked for Belden Corporation and served […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Tina Marie Scott Tina Marie Scott, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert V. and Virginia Mahaffey Kuntzman, Tina was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School. Tina worked at CAECI Head Start for 32 years. […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Ruth A. Mills Ruth A. Mills, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her home. Born October 14, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Eddie and Evalee Huffaker Day, Ruth was a life-long resident of this community. She formerly worked as a CNA at Cedar Springs Nursing Home. Ruth was a member of Temple of […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Betty “Jean” Blose Betty “Jean” Blose, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, joined her beloved husband, Donovan, Friday, July 16, 2021. She died at Arbor Trace. Born July 19, 1929, in Germantown, Indiana, to Jyle Nathan and Bernice Beard May, Jean was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1947. Jean retired […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Douglas H. Bland Douglas H. Bland, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Reid Health. Born April 4, 1937, in Brownsville, Texas, to John and Martha Meeks Bland, Doug lived in Richmond most of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. Doug also worked as a welder. He loved […] — (Posted July 16, 2021)

Phillip Allan Michael Phillip Allan Michael, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel Paul and Wyvonna Mildred Ruby Michael, Phillip was a life-long resident of this community. He attended Richmond High School. Phillip retired as captain of the Richmond Fire […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Jonathan Bradley Allen Jonathan Bradley Allen, age 30, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Reid Health. Born December 11, 1990, in Richmond, Indiana, to Larry and Mariah Elizabeth Kendall Allen, Jonanthan was a life-long resident of this community. He was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Larry and Sylvia Allen […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Lou Ann “Annie” Adkins Lou Ann “Annie” Adkins, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 2, 1935, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Richard and Evelyn D. Haines Ammon, Annie was a life-long resident of this community. She retired from the Richmond State Hospital after 20 years of service. […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Steven Edward Burgess Steven Edward Burgess, age 62, passed away at Reid Health on July 11, 2021. He was born November 28, 1958, the son of Sidney Burgess and Betty Bull, in Baltimore, Maryland. Steven was a current resident of Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by three daughters: Joanna Boguyos, Sarah Burgess and Sabrina Burgess; 14 grandchildren; 2 […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Josh Pope Josh Pope, 46, of Mt. Summit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born December 13, 1974 to David Keith Pope and Georgette (Alumbaugh) Pope. Josh attended Blue River High School and was a member of the Class of 1992. He had worked at Kairos Specialty Metals in Mt. […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Harry William “Bill” McCormick Jr. Harry William “Bill” McCormick Jr., 78, of Springport peacefully passed away at his home on Monday July 12, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1943 in New Castle, a son of the late Walter and Lois June (Wickliff) Stanley. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Muncie Central High School where he was a decorated […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Ernest C. “Skip” Clayborn Ernest C. “Skip” Clayborn, 69, of New Castle transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born August 16, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana, to the late William Alexander and Emma (Smith) Clayborn, II. He graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in 1969. He […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Robert “Lee” Allen Austin Robert “Lee” Allen Austin, 26, of Connersville was pronounced dead on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 on the west branch of the Whitewater River near Nulltown following his disappearance on Thursday, July 8, 2021. The son of Robert Chester Allen and Lisa Ann Eckerle Austin, Lee was born in Connersville on January 23, 1995. Lee worked […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Brian Christopher Sherer Brian Christopher Sherer, 35, of Richmond, passed away on July 12, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an accident. Brian is known for his loving heart, beautiful art, woodworking, and adventurous spirit. His life on this earth was unexpectedly short, but he brought so much joy and warmth to those around him. Those who knew […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Robert Alan Davis Robert Alan Davis, 69, a former Hagerstown resident, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Magnolia Health and Rehab Center, Sarasota, FL.He was born in Richmond on February 25, 1952 to Marion H. and Harriet (Salmon) Davis. He was a 1970 graduate of Hagerstown High School. Bob was an avid bowler and golfer. He was employed […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Paul “Slu” Lanman Paul “Slu” Lanman 83 of Centerville died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home. He was born January 22, 1938, in Circleville, Ohio to Dwight E. and Mary Lindsey Lanman Sr. He was a 1956 graduate of Richmond High School. Slu worked as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker for Wayne Works and Carpenter Manufacturing […] — (Posted July 14, 2021)

Kathy L. Jennings Kathy L. Jennings, 72, of Union City, TN, passed away on July 8, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born on July 9, 1948, in Greenville, OH. She was a 1967 graduate of Union High School in Modoc, IN and lived in the surrounding area until moving to Tennessee in 2000. She is survived […] — (Posted July 11, 2021)

Judith Carol Farmer Judith Carol Farmer, 66, of Greens Fork, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at the home of her daughter. She was born in Richmond on December 14, 1954 to Maurice and Evelyn (Caudle) Bane and was a life long resident of the Greens Fork area. She was a former employee of Star Corp. in Richmond. In […] — (Posted July 11, 2021)

Melanie Ann Barrett Melanie Ann Barrett, 61, of Connersville passed away Friday morning, July 9, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. One of four children of Harold and Billie Rowe Stang, Melanie was born in Fayette County, Indiana on March 13, 1960. Besides her husband, Donald May, survivors include a daughter, Billie Mise; a son, Jeremiah […] — (Posted July 11, 2021)

Joseph Ronald “Ron” Koons Joseph Ronald “Ron” Koons, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 4, 1939, in Connersville, Indiana, to Joseph H. and Georgia D. Johnson Koons, Ron lived in Richmond for the last fifty-six years. He graduated from Mooreland High School in 1957. Ron founded Koons […] — (Posted July 11, 2021)

Matthew Allen Moore Matthew Allen Moore, age 54, was born December 27, 1966 to K. Lee Moore and Michah Ramey Moore Lewis. He departed this life to be with the Lord on July 4, 2021. Matthew graduated from Mount Bello High School in Denver, CO in 1984. He was employed at Berry Plastics for a number of years. […] — (Posted July 9, 2021)

Minnie Marie Hutzell Minnie Marie Hutzell was born 9/29/32 in Symbol, KY, to Ballard and Fanny (Hodge) Combs. She was a resident of Lynn, IN, and passed away on July 5th, 2021 peacefully at home. She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn, IN. She also was a retiree from Belden Wire with 32 […] — (Posted July 9, 2021)

Victoria D. Webster Victoria D. Webster, 63, passed away after a long fight with cancer on July 6, 2021. She was born January 16, 1958 to Paul (Bobby) Maiden and Mary Jo Thomas (Maiden) in Richmond, Indiana. Victoria enjoyed spending time with her great grand kids. She also loved hanging out with family and friends. She was the […] — (Posted July 9, 2021)

Jimmy Gordon Bell Jimmy Gordon Bell, age 69, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home. He was born January 18, 1952 in Monticello, Kentucky, a son of Carlos and Ruby Stringer Bell. Jimmy was previously employed at Commerical Vinyls for 25 years. He enjoyed yardwork and playing with his dogs, Peanut and Little […] — (Posted July 9, 2021)

Sandra Lynne (Waltz) Huddleston Sandra Lynne (Waltz) Huddleston, 74, formally of Hagerstown, IN., left her earthly body on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the home of her daughter Amber Huddleston of Atlanta, GA., with whom she had been residing the last few years due to failing health. Born December 28, 1946 to the late Ralph H. and Eleneida R. […] — (Posted July 9, 2021)