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.

Sherian Lee “Sharon” Austerman RICHMOND – Sherian Lee “Sharon” Austerman, 74, passed away Saturday morning January 4, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Sherian was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 14, 1945. She lived in the Dublin community during her early childhood but has lived most of her life in Richmond and attended Richmond schools. Sherian […] — (Posted January 6, 2020)

Kathy A. Moore CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Kathy A. Moore, age 71, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Rosebud Village surrounded by her family. Born April 13, 1948, in Marion, Indiana, to Lacy Lee and Inez A. Andes Nelson, Kathy lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson […] — (Posted January 6, 2020)

Charles Edward “Chuck” Davis, Jr. Charles Edward “Chuck” Davis, Jr., 61, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2020, at his residence. Chuck was born on May 20, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Charles and Edna (Halstead) Davis. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by an infant brother. Chuck had many passions. He […] — (Posted January 6, 2020)

Gloria Jean Overturf SARASOTA, Fla. – Gloria Jean Overturf, age 91, of Sarasota, Florida, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Gloria was born on November 29, 1928, in Winnetka, Illinois, to John B. and Mary Jirkovsky Ughetti. She was a 1946 graduate of New Trier High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from […] — (Posted January 5, 2020)

Albert B. Feix Albert B. Feix, 77 of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of Preble County, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Muncie, IN. Born on September 14, 1942 in Richmond, IN, he was the son of the late Frederick L. & Dora L. (Tipton) Feix. He was a Carpenter by trade and had formerly worked at Masterbrand Cabinets in […] — (Posted January 5, 2020)

Howard W. Salyers Howard W. Salyers, 61, of Winchester, went to be with our Lord with his family by his side, Tuesday, December 31, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Winchester, to the late William Earl and Martha Ann Salyers. Howard was a 1978 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He served in […] — (Posted January 5, 2020)

Anthony William “Tony” Kirkman RICHMOND, Ind. – Anthony William “Tony” Kirkman, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, lost his battle with cancer Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Reid Health. Born November 9, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to Curtis and Beverly Burton Kirkman, Tony was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1978 graduate of Richmond High School and was […] — (Posted January 5, 2020)

Emily Christen Daugherty Emily Christen Daugherty, 35, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 1. Emily was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 24, 1984. She was a 2003 graduate of Northeastern High School. Emily loved spending time with her children, taking walks and fishing. Emily will be missed by her children, John Ethan Seward and Sophia Marie […] — (Posted January 2, 2020)

Ronald Gill Ronald Gill, 82, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, surrounded by his family in Connersville. He was born on August 18, 1937, in Hamilton, Ohio, and is the son of the late Walter Gill and Inez Belle Seeley Gill. On June 27, 1959, he married his wife, Helen. Ron was a member […] — (Posted January 2, 2020)

O. Rodger Harris O. Rodger Harris, 74, of Richmond passed away December 29, 2019, in his home after a long illness. He was born March 30, 1945, in Richmond to Okle and Ettra Oler Harris and lived here for the last 12 years. Rodger was self employed. He is survived by his significant other Rhonda Harper, two children […] — (Posted January 2, 2020)

Mary Lou Woolard CAMBRIDGE CITY – Mary Lou Woolard, 87, of Cambridge City, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019, following a short illness. Born November 28, 1932, in Dublin, Indiana, to Les and Louise (Kepler) Donieker, she was the third of their four daughters. Exceptionally proud of her Dublin heritage, she remained close friends with Shirley (Seelig) Castelluccio […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Royla Zoe Cochran Royla Zoe Cochran, 82, passed away on December 24, 2019, Christmas Eve, at Westminster Village, Muncie, Indiana, following a long illness. Born to Roy and Dorothy Mullican August 4, 1937, in Breese, Illinois, she had two sisters to greet her: Rita Lee Doty and Carrie Jo Miller. Royla married Martin Cochran the day after Valentine’s […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Karen Plyley Karen Plyley, 81, of Richmond passed away December 24, 2019, at Golden Living Center Golden Rule after a long illness. She was born May 17, 1938, in Liberty, Indiana to Ralph and Mary Barnard Snyder and lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her three children, […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Lisa J. Harris Lisa J. Harris, 57, of Richmond passed peacefully December 27, 2019, at Reid Health. She was born August 29, 1962 in Indianapolis and lived here most of her life. She worked at Lewisburg Container in Lewisburg, Ohio, for 25 years. She loved her family and enjoyed her pets. Survivors include her daughter Brandi Latham, two […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Ronald L. Moore Ronald L. Moore, 79, of Richmond passed away December 24, 2019, at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born June 26, 1940, in Richmond to George and Lucille Miller Moore and lived here most of his life. He served in the Army as a Staff Sergeant during Korea. He was a self employed […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Joseph L. Krupa Joseph L. Krupa, 59, passed away December 27,2019. In life he was a jovial soul who made those around him smile and laugh with abandon. He traveled around the world spreading that infectious smile to anyone he came into contact with. Joe was an adventurer. Whether it was a trip to the nearest state park, […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Eugenia Gail “Gina” Miller Eugenia Gail “Gina” Miller, age 52, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 23, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born October 4, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert D. and Shirley A. Warmuth Beers, Gina was a life-long resident of this community. She attended Richmond High School. Gina worked at the Richmond […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Sherry Jo Poynter Sherry Jo Poynter, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 14, 1946, in Cannelton, Indiana, to Joseph and Willma Mosby Rengers, Sherry lived in Centerville most of her life. She retired from Starr Elementary School in Richmond, where she was a teacher for more than 30 years. […] — (Posted December 29, 2019)

Mary Jean Johnson Mary Jean Johnson, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary Jean was born on January 23, 1928, in Phillipsburg, Ohio, to Howard and Osa Belle Smoot Longenecker. She graduated as the valedictorian of Jefferson Township High School in New Paris, Ohio, in 1945. Following […] — (Posted December 29, 2019)

Kaylei Elaine Jones Kaylei Elaine Jones died unexpectedly at her home in Tampa, Florida, on December 19, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1986, to David Jones and Lesa Gist at Anderson, IN. She grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School in 2004. She studied nursing at Ivy Tech in Richmond and worked as […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Mark Kingen Baxter Mark Kingen Baxter, age 39, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2019, in Kentucky. Born November 5, 1980, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Jeffrey L. and Kathleen Brown Baxter, Mark lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1999 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Emory & Henry College in […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Phyllis Jean Maze Phyllis Jean Maze, 96, of Connersville passed away Wednesday evening, December 25, 2019, at Heritage House of Connersville where she had been a resident since July 2017. The younger of two children of Frank R. and Ruth Cain Davis, Phyllis was born in Connersville on May 11, 1923. On July 31, 1954, Phyllis married J. […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

David L. White David L. White, age 78, resident of Camby, formerly of Mooreland and New Castle, passed away on December 24, 2019 at St. Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born February 8, 1941 a son of the late Luther and Verda Gibbs White. He had resided in Henry County most of his life and was a […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Wanda June Hedges Wanda June Hedges, age 90, a lifelong resident of Henry County, currently residing at Forest Ridge, passed away on Monday December 23, 2019 at Glen Oakes Health Campus. She was born September 16, 1929 in New Castle, Indiana a daughter of the late Floyd and Edith Lowe Whitworth. Mrs. Hedges was a graduate of Sulphur […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Phillip “Phil” Doyle Davis Phillip “Phil” Doyle Davis, 78, of Hagerstown, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019, following a brief illness. Phil was born in Hagerstown, IN on September 8, 1941 to Julius and Marjorie (Snodgrass) Davis. He retired from Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. in Hagerstown. Phil enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, gardening, raising livestock, and spending time with family, […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Amanda Nichole Bunch Amanda Nichole Bunch, 30, of Metamora, Indiana, completed her life journey on this earth Sunday evening, December 22, 2019. One of two children of Bret Vernon and Sheryl Ann Peters Oakerson, Amanda was born in Richmond on June 10, 1989, and graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 2008. On April 3, 2010, […] — (Posted December 25, 2019)

Charles W. “Chuck” Hensley HENSLEY, Charles W. “Chuck”, age 88 of Tipp City, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH. Chuck was born July 14, 1931 in Richmond, IN, son of the late William H. & Thelma L. (Stott). He was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School, served in the U.S. […] — (Posted December 25, 2019)

Sidney Eugene Barnes Sidney Eugene Barnes, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2019, unexpectedly with his family by his side. He was born on January 16, 1938 in Blue Ash, Ohio, to Sidney and Modena Sears Barnes. Survivors include his wife Sharon Barnes, whom he married August 16, 2010, one brother in-law […] — (Posted December 25, 2019)

Margaret Purcell Shinn Margaret Purcell Shinn, age 71, of North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at Reid Health on December 22, 2019. She was born June 11, 1948, to Clement and Kathleen Poston in Richmond, Indiana. Margaret was born and raised in Richmond but had lived in North Carolina for the past 25 years. She loved to go shopping, […] — (Posted December 24, 2019)

Gilbert (“Penny”) Pennington Gilbert (“Penny”) Pennington, 83, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on December 20, 2019. He was born on May 1, 1936 in Richmond Indiana to Clarence and Etta (Hunt) Pennington. Gilbert proudly served 26 years in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1980. Gilbert […] — (Posted December 24, 2019)