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.

Delbert Vickers Sr. DUBLIN – Delbert Vickers Sr., 84, passed away Thursday evening July 18, 2019 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Charlie and Flora (Fox) Vickers, Delbert was born in McKee, Jackson County, Kentucky, on September 11, 1934. Delbert was raised in McKee, Kentucky and moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in the […] — (Posted July 19, 2019)

Helen Marie Yaeger RICHMOND, Ind. – Helen Marie Yaeger, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Born February 26, 1927, in Flushing, Michigan, to Merle and Ruth Safford Haughton, Helen was a 1946 graduate of Proviso High School in Maywood, Illinois. She worked at the VA Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, after World War II. Helen […] — (Posted July 18, 2019)

Orville Canan RICHMOND, Ind. – Orville Canan, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born October 7, 1933, in Greenville, Ohio, to William Henry and Mabel Mildred Hollinger Canan, Orville was a 1951 graduate of Greenville High School. He retired in 1972 from NCR in Dayton, Ohio. Orville moved […] — (Posted July 18, 2019)

Charles Edward Guess Charles Edward Guess, age 77, passed away at Rosebud Village surrounded by his loving family on July 16, 2019. He was born April 6, 1942, to Charles Crawford and Mary Lee Guess, in Hazard County, Kentucky. Charles had lived in Wayne County most of his life. Charles loved his family and enjoyed time spent with […] — (Posted July 18, 2019)

Martha Jane Peters FRANKLIN, Ind. – Martha Jane Peters, age 95, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Morning Pointe of Franklin. Born March 26, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer P. and Marie Bulla Miller, Martha lived her entire life in Wayne and Union County. She was a 1942 graduate of Boston High School. […] — (Posted July 18, 2019)

Sondra A. Moore Sondra A. Moore, 79, of Liberty, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 16, 2019, at Arbor Trace, Richmond. One of three children of Robert C. and Dorthy E. Moore, Sondra was born in Hartford City, Indiana, on November 11, 1939. She attended school in Dublin and Cambridge City, graduating from Lincoln High School with the […] — (Posted July 17, 2019)

Rodney ‘Chops’ Purvis Rodney “Chops” Purvis, 66, of Dublin, passed away on Monday July 15, 2019, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born in Greenfield, Indiana, on January 6, 1953, to Junior Thomas and Beverly (Christ) Purvis. He lived most of his life in the New Castle/Cambridge City area. Chops was the owner/operator of Automotive […] — (Posted July 17, 2019)

Janice Marie Rodenberg Janice Marie Rodenberg, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday evening (July 7, 2019) in Warrenton, Virginia. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on May 14, 1936 to Arthur and Dorothy Sigel. Shortly after graduating high school in Grafton, West Virginia, she moved back to Richmond where she married Robert Wayne Rodenberg, worked at […] — (Posted July 16, 2019)

Jo Ann “Jody” Cook Jo Ann “Jody” Cook, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday (July 12, 2019) at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. Jody was born on April 15, 1953 to Joseph and Elizabeth McGill Cook in Richmond, Indiana. Jody is preceded in death by her parents. Services for Jody will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday […] — (Posted July 16, 2019)

Michael Allen Toler Michael Allen Toler was born on October 12, 1951 to Kermit and Geraldine Toler (Thomas). He was the fourth of seven children: Ron, Monticello, KY; Beverly (John) Andrew, Hagerstown; Patsy (Jim) Langston, New Castle; Daisy (Steve) Gullion, Greenfield; Verna (Kyle) Huddleston, New Castle; Dale (Lisa) Toler, Greenwood. Mike’s life came to a sudden and heartbreaking […] — (Posted July 15, 2019)

John King Wallace RICHMOND, Ind. – John King Wallace, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his home. Born August 20, 1958, in Connersville, Indiana, to Charles King and Janet Lee Hampton Wallace, John was a 1977 graduate of National Trail High School. He served in the U.S. Army. John moved to Richmond in […] — (Posted July 15, 2019)

Stanley Allen Wonsik NDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Stanley Allen Wonsik, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 13, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Stanley was born on September 27, 1943, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to John and Rose Elaine Beazel Wonsik. He was a guitar instructor, pet store owner, and artist. Survivors include his sons, Chad (Laura) […] — (Posted July 15, 2019)

Mary A. Baker Mary A. Baker, 88, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, July 13. She was born on March 1, 1931 in Randolph County, Indiana, to Russell H. and Minerva Anderson Kenworthy. Mary graduated from Hollansburg High School. She married Jack Baker on August 18, 1949. Mary and Jack operated a dairy farm for many years before […] — (Posted July 14, 2019)

The Rev. W. Leon Thomas The Rev. W. Leon Thomas, 76, passed away July 12, 2019, at his home. He was born January 8, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana to Warder P. and Gladys Necessary Thomas. He married the love of his life, Betty Kinder, on June 19, 1962. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Angela (Don) Galloway of […] — (Posted July 13, 2019)

James R. Slagle Jr. James R. Slagle Jr., of Cambridge City was born in Batesville on March 24, 1946, a son to Rev. James and Mildred Louise Baker Slagle. James was a veteran with the United States Navy. Throughout his life he worked at Philco Ford, D & M, and also drove a semi. James was a member of […] — (Posted July 12, 2019)

Glendon “Glenn” Harrison Heaven opened up to welcome its newest angel. Glendon “Glenn” Harrison was born December 27, 1944, in Jackson County, Kentucky to James L. and Edith Isaac Harrison passed away July 10, 2019. Glenn was a welder by trade; bartender and co-manager/cook at Greens Fork Diner. Glenn enjoyed playing cards and sitting on the corner waving […] — (Posted July 12, 2019)

Linda A. Bao Linda A. Bao, age 65, passed away at Heritage House of Richmond on July 5, 2019. She had been a patient at the nursing facility since February 27, 2017. She was born August 7, 1953, and we are in search of her next of kin. If you have any information, please call Community Family Funeral […] — (Posted July 12, 2019)

Jalynne A. Frye Jalynne A. Frye passed away at Reid Health on July 8, 2019. She was born September 4, 1963, to Joe and Jeannette Johnson in Richmond, Indiana. Jalynne resided in Richmond, and was a member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church. She was a Respiratory Therapist and a Sleep Lab Study Technician and had worked at Reid […] — (Posted July 12, 2019)

Charles Allen “Chuck” Wonsik RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles Allen “Chuck” Wonsik, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 7, 2019. Chuck was born on November 5, 1970, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Stanley Allen and Donna Marie Slater Wonsik. He worked as a veterinary assistant. Survivors include his father, Stanley Wonsik of Richmond; brothers, Chad (Laura) Wonsik of […] — (Posted July 11, 2019)

Samuel Hammond RICHMOND, Ind. – Samuel Hammond, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Born December 28, 1928, in Wolf Pen, Kentucky, to Noah and Tena Noble Hammond, Samuel lived in Richmond most of his life. He was the owner of Tri-County Heating & Cooling for […] — (Posted July 11, 2019)

Doris J. McCreary Doris J. McCreary, 85, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, July 9, 2019, at Caroleton Manor where she had been a resident for the past nine years. One of six children of Jarve and Vetrola (Miller) Howard, Doris was born on May 22, 1934, in East Bernstadt, Laurel County, […] — (Posted July 10, 2019)

Donna Gail Roberts Perry Donna Perry, 72, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, resting comfortably in her bed in the presence of her family. Donna was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 29, 1946, the daughter of Clifford and Margie Vivian Smith Roberts. Donna attended Fountain City High School, where she was a cheerleader. She […] — (Posted July 10, 2019)

Homer Philbeck Homer Philbeck, 89, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 6, 2019, at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Newnan, GA following a series of health issues. He leaves behind his three adult children, Russell Lee Owens of Buffalo, NY, Steve Philbeck (Linda Brady) of Bloomington, IN and Lora Philbeck Ingram (Eddie) of Atlanta. He is […] — (Posted July 10, 2019)

Ron Tudor Ron Tudor, of Greenville, Ohio, formerly of Fountain City, Indiana, passed on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Ron was born November 5, 1940 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Willie Mae and Robert Tudor. Ron is survived by his wife Dora Tudor, son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Ping Tudor of Boston, daughter and son-in-law Dennis and […] — (Posted July 9, 2019)

Carolyn Rose Highmiller Milton – Carolyn Rose Highmiller, 66, passed away at her home in Milton, Indiana, on Monday afternoon July 1, 2019. A daughter of the late Samuel and Faye (Morris) Morris, Carolyn was born in Milan, Indiana, on October 24, 1952. Carolyn was raised in the Milton community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge […] — (Posted July 9, 2019)

Alan Lee Knollman Alan Lee Knollman went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 4, 2019. He passed away peacefully at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Alan got his eternal freedom on the same day we celebrate our country’s freedom and birth. Alan was born on June 3, […] — (Posted July 9, 2019)

Dr. John M. Voges Dr. John M. Voges, DDS, 81, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday, July 7. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 18, 1937, to Adolph and Lenore Schultz Voges, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1955 graduate of Wiley High School in Terre Haute. He served in the […] — (Posted July 9, 2019)

Joyce Anne Gaddis STRAUGHN- Joyce Anne Gaddis, 72, passed away early Sunday morning July 7, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. A daughter of the late Neil and Mildred Lois (Johnson) Gaddis, Joyce was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 16, 1947. She had a lifelong passion for sports and as a […] — (Posted July 9, 2019)

Edith C. Kinder RICHMOND, Ind. – Edith C. Kinder, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Reid Health. Born September 4, 1932, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Russell Arthur and Stella Vail Young, Edith lived all of her life in Fayette and Wayne County. She was a graduate of Fairview High School. Edith formerly […] — (Posted July 9, 2019)

Mary L. Rodgers RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary L. Rodgers, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus surrounded by her family. Born March 2, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Mildred Estridge Clements, Mary was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1947 graduate of Richmond High School. Mary […] — (Posted July 9, 2019)