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.

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)

Holly Lynn Guffey LEWISVILLE – Holly Lynn Guffey, 45, passed away Friday evening July 5, 2019, due to injuries received from an automobile accident. Holly was born in New Castle, Indiana, on August 5, 1973. She graduated from Tri High School with the class of 1992 where she was on the varsity cheerleading squad. She worked as a […] — (Posted July 8, 2019)

Sherrie Lee (Oakley) Arzola Sherrie Lee (Oakley) Arzola, 57, passed away at home on July 4, 2019. Sherrie was born to Richard A. and Melody L. (Gwinn) Oakley on June 18, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana. Sherrie graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1980. She graduated Ivy Tech Community College in 2006 with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration […] — (Posted July 7, 2019)

Tyler Michael McGovern Tyler Michael McGovern, 2, passed away in his mother’s arms on July 3, 2019, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis following a severe injury. Tyler was born on June 16, 2017, to his beloved mother Jennifer M. Arnold, Grandson of Mark and Debbie Watson, Nephew of John and Jamie Williams, Michelle Arnold and John […] — (Posted July 7, 2019)

Rauslynn Marsene Platt Rauslynn Marsene Platt, born on March 23, 1975 in Richmond, Indiana to Reginald and Naomi White, gained her wings on July 3, 2019. Raus lived in Richmond, Indiana most of her life until moving to Bridgeport, Ohio 6 years ago. Raus had a very loving and giving heart. Raus helped in the care of in-laws […] — (Posted July 7, 2019)

Marian Ethel Ferris Richmond – Marian Ethel Ferris, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 1, 2019, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born September 17, 1926, in Wichita, Kansas, to Rex and Ethel McVicker Forster, Marian lived in Richmond for 20 years. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church. Marian enjoyed cooking and never met a […] — (Posted July 7, 2019)

James William “Jim” Bright James William “Jim” Bright, 73, of Fishers, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1945 to the late William and Mildred (Hieger) Bright in Richmond, Indiana. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Richmond High School and received an Associate’s degree in 1966 from United Electronics Institute […] — (Posted July 7, 2019)

Shirley Lee Flanagan RICHMOND, Ind. – Shirley Lee Flanagan, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 5, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 31, 1929, in Muncie, Indiana, to Herman and Vera Hanscomb Keesling, Shirley lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School. Shirley was a member […] — (Posted July 6, 2019)

Shirley Hunter Shirley Hunter, 83, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on April 19, 1936, in Greensfork, Indiana, and is the daughter of Carl and Louise Simpson. She married Everett “Gene” Hunter on April 27, 1957, in Connersville at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. Shirley retired […] — (Posted July 5, 2019)

Naomi Irene Sutherland NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – Naomi Irene Sutherland, age 86, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana. Naomi was born February 15, 1933, in Canton, Illinois, to John Dewey and Bertha Mae Lillie Stufflebeam. She was a 1950 graduate of Canton Union High School and a 1954 graduate of […] — (Posted July 5, 2019)

Thaddeus W. “Ted” Melerowicz Thaddeus W. “Ted” Melerowicz, 69, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away on July 3, 2019. He was born in Germany on May 20, 1950. He lived most of his life in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Indiana in 2005. Ted was proud to have worked at Country Mark and he loved his co-workers and customers […] — (Posted July 3, 2019)

Doris Marie Marcum RICHMOND, Ind. – Doris Marie Marcum, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 14, 1927, in Eaton, Ohio, to Jack and Martha Emerick Calloway, Doris lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1945 graduate of Eaton High School. Doris attended Hillcrest Baptist Church. Survivors […] — (Posted July 3, 2019)

Kent Edward Marshall Kent Edward Marshall, 57, of Pollocksville, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 around 2 pm in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Kent was a native of Straughn, IN and travelled across the United States with his family during his […] — (Posted July 3, 2019)

Paul Maynard “Ratchet” Whittaker RICHMOND, Ind. – Paul Maynard “Ratchet” Whittaker, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Reid Health. Born April 26, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Merritt Lee and Gertrude Margaret Blue Whittaker, Paul was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He was a 1948 graduate of Centerville High School. Paul served […] — (Posted July 2, 2019)

Melvin “Barney” Caplinger Melvin “Barney” Caplinger, age 66, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on June 27, 2019. He was born August 31, 1952, to William and Leona Caplinger in Richmond, Indiana. Barney was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He loved to ride motorcycles. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends […] — (Posted July 2, 2019)

Robert Dale “Honey Boy” Grace Robert Dale “Honey Boy” Grace, age 91, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on June 30, 2019. He was born September 20, 1927, to Paul and Wahnita Grace, in Richmond, Indiana. Robert was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. After graduation, he was enlisted in the United States Army from 1946-1947. […] — (Posted July 2, 2019)

Carl Douglas Schuler Carl Douglas Schuler, 86, of Richmond died June 28, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born May 2, 1933, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to George and Mildred Hoover Schuler and moved to Richmond from Beloit, Wisconsin. He retired in 1996 as Regional Sales Manager for Gardner Machine Company. Carl was a 1951 graduate of […] — (Posted July 2, 2019)

Judith Ann Toney Judith Ann Toney, 74, of Brownsville, died June 29, 2019, at her home. She was born September 14, 1944, to Dwight R. and Evelyn L. Koch Weevie and lived in Union County since 1967. She formerly worked for Hillcrest Nursing Home in Liberty and was a homemaker. Survivors include Duane Toney, Mary L. Banning, David […] — (Posted July 2, 2019)

James William Ringley RICHMOND, Ind. – James William Ringley, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Rosebud Village. Born September 21, 1952, in Livingston, Tennessee, to Casper and Thelma Beaty Ringley, James was a graduate of York High School in Jamestown, Tennessee. He moved to Richmond 23 years ago from Brookville, Indiana. James was […] — (Posted July 2, 2019)

Ronald “Ronnie” Moore Ronald (Ronnie) Moore, 78, passed away July 1, 2019, due to complications from kidney cancer. Ronnie was born March 8, 1941, in Palmer, Kentucky, to Linville (Bluey) and Pinie Moore. While he lived here most of his life in Richmond, he was extremely proud of his Kentucky heritage and traditions. Ronnie worked at Metal Specialty […] — (Posted July 2, 2019)

Ellen K. Moistner RICHMOND, Ind. – Ellen K. Moistner, age 50, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at her home. Born June 5, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana, to William and Janet Slaven Masters, Ellen was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1987 graduate of Union High School. Ellen worked at RP&L for the […] — (Posted June 30, 2019)

Kenneth Slinker RICHMOND, Ind. – Kenneth Slinker, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Golden Living Center – Golden Rule. Born February 12, 1931, in Merry Oaks, Kentucky, to Harry and Hallie Lewis Slinker, Ken lived most of his life in Richmond. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ken […] — (Posted June 29, 2019)

Betty L. Cross RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty L. Cross, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born April 3, 1927, in Liberty, Indiana, to Ralph and Cynthia Edith Davis Muddell, Betty lived most of her life in Richmond. She retired from Belden after 43 years of service. Betty’s husband and […] — (Posted June 29, 2019)