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.

The Rev. Fred Hauptstueck CENTERVILLE, Ind. – The Rev. Fred Hauptstueck, age 84, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born February 7, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, to Carl and Lottie A. Knopp Hauptstueck, Fred moved to Centerville in 1970. He retired as an ordained Priest of the New Apostolic Church in […] — (Posted April 30, 2019)

Sharon K. Dale HAGERSTOWN: Sharon K. Dale, 77, of Hagerstown, passed away in her home on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was born in Henry County on August 28, 1941, to Willard and Doris Dale and lived almost her entire life in Hagerstown. She graduated from Hagerstown High School and Indiana Business College. She was an Inventory Control […] — (Posted April 29, 2019)

Gilbert C. “Gil” Klose RICHMOND, Ind. – Gilbert C. “Gil” Klose, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born July 2, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Alfred and Elizabeth Baumeister Klose, Gil and his family moved to this community in 1961. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in 1952, […] — (Posted April 29, 2019)

Mary Elizabeth Kelsey Mary Elizabeth Kelsey, 97, of Cambridge City died April 26, 2019, at The Springs Health Care Center in Richmond. Mary Lib (as known by friends and family) was born July 17, 1921, in Connersville. She was the daughter of Carl R. and Marie Mercer. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1939. She married John […] — (Posted April 28, 2019)

Carroll Max “Joe” Drake Jr. CONNERSVILLE- Carroll Max “Joe” Drake Jr., 61, passed away Wednesday afternoon April 24, 2019, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Joe was born in New Castle, Indiana on September 5, 1957. He was raised in the Dublin area and attended Tri High School. Joe was employed at M.E.G. in Cambridge City and also worked as […] — (Posted April 28, 2019)

Walter V. De Long RICHMOND, Ind. – Walter V. De Long, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Reid Health. Born August 13, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter S. and Dorothy Melling De Long, Walter was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1955 graduate of Richmond High School. Walter retired from […] — (Posted April 26, 2019)

Chad M. Baumer RICHMOND, Ind. – Chad M. Baumer, age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Reid Health. Chad was born on June 20, 1975, in Richmond, Indiana, and became the son of Larry J. and Bobbie Minton Baumer. He was a life-long resident of Wayne County and graduated from Northeastern High School in […] — (Posted April 26, 2019)

Richard “Dick” Hoffman LEWISVILLE- Richard “Dick” Hoffman, 82, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning April 24, 2019 with his family by his side. A son of the late Howard Fletcher and Thelma Naomi (Stubbs) Hoffman, Richard was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 8, 1936. A lifelong member of the Lewisville community, Dick graduated from […] — (Posted April 25, 2019)

Ruth A. Wills Ruth A. Wills, age 88, died April 25, 2019 peacefully at home, surrounded by her three daughters. Ruth was born September 26, 1930 to O.W. and Leatha (Cole) Lawrence and lived in the Webster Community most of her life. Ruth graduated from Richmond High School in 1948. Ruth worked as the Secretary for Whitewater Elementary […] — (Posted April 25, 2019)

Christine Lear Christine Lear, 71 passed away April 23, 2019 in her home after a long illness. She was born June 20, 1947 in Manchester Kentucky to George William and Mariam Ollie Gregory and lived here all of her life. She worked for the Richmond Baking Company, Huffy; she worked as a home health aide, she was […] — (Posted April 25, 2019)

Dillion Martez Crail Dillion Martez Crail, 26, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on April 23, 2019. He was born March 21, 1993 in Richmond, Indiana the son of Doris and Arnold Crail. Dillion lived in Richmond and attended Richmond High School, he attended Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a loving father, who loved […] — (Posted April 25, 2019)

Robert F. Hughes Robert F. Hughes, age 81, of Richmond, passed away April 23rd, 2019. He was born August 4th, 1937, to Millard and Geneva Hughes in Richmond, Indiana. Robert was a JC Penney Manager for 32 years at various locations. His interests were classic cars, country music and Genealogy. He also served on the Merritt Board for […] — (Posted April 25, 2019)

Russell Wayne Greutman Russell Wayne Greutman, 56, of Milton, passed away Monday evening, April 22, 2019, at his home. Under a physcian’s care for several years, but his death was unexpected. One of four children of Arthur Russell and Datha Joy Lewis Greutman, Russ was born in Defiance, Ohio, on October 24, 1962. He graduated from Tinora High […] — (Posted April 24, 2019)

Howard O’Neal Sherrow Howard O’Neal Sherrow, 100, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23. He was born in in Stamping Ground, Kentucky, on June 10, 1918 to Ira Norman and Stella Anna Dotson Sherrow. He was united in marriage to the former Grace Virginia Yeatts on May 27, 1939. They were blessed with four children and […] — (Posted April 24, 2019)

Myrtle F. Murphy Myrtle F. Murphy, age 83, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on April 22, 2019 in New Castle. She was born December 17, 1935 in Carter County, Kentucky a daughter of the late Rufus Isom Sr. and Madge Trumbo Isom. She retired from Sheller Globe in Union City, Indiana, after 25 years of service. She […] — (Posted April 24, 2019)

Lucius T. Miller Lucius T. Miller, 86, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond, following extended health issues. He was born on February 12, 1933, in Bentonville, Indiana, and is the son of the late Israel Miller and Adah Green Miller. He married Sue Ann Cushing on January 22, 1955, in […] — (Posted April 24, 2019)

Mildred Ingrum Griffin Mildred Ingrum Griffin, 76, of Richmond passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was born on October 13, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Fredrick D. Lipscomb and Mildred Lohmer Lipscomb Bullock. On November 17, 1995 she married Howard Griffin in Sevierville, Tennessee. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond, […] — (Posted April 23, 2019)

Regina Louise Grimes Regina Louise Grimes, age 49, of Richmond passed away suddenly on Saturday (April 20, 2019) at her home. Regina was born on June 07, 1969 to Robert E. and Wanda Falin Grimes in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. She was a wonderful hairdresser and an amazing beautiful person that loved to spend time with her grandson. Regina […] — (Posted April 23, 2019)

Louise Ann Siefen Penney Louise Ann Siefen Penney, 88, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday, April 22, in the comfort of home. She was born on July 22,1930 in Detroit, Michigan to John Forest and Inez Susan Huntley Siefen. She married James V. Penny on October 23, 1953. They raised their […] — (Posted April 23, 2019)

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Michael Jr. PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Anthony Joseph “Tony” Michael Jr., age 73, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. Born January 30, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Anthony Joseph Sr. and Nina DeRago Michael, Tony lived in this community until moving to Plainfield in 2015. He graduated […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

James Lee Snoddy Jr. James Lee Snoddy Jr., 51, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday evening, April 19, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 6, 1968, in Connersville, the son of James Lee and Stella May Wildridge Snoddy Sr. and was a graduate of Milton High School. For […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

Derek D. York Richmond, IN – Derek Duane York, 41, of Richmond died April 19, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born September 23, 1977, in Richmond to Michael and Donna Sue Green York. He worked as an Engineer at Jasper Engineering in North Vernon, and was a Purdue graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

Mary L. Graft RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary L. Graft, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Mary was born on May 11, 1935, in St. Edward, Nebraska, to Ole and Mary Cruise Thompson. She taught school for a year in a one-room schoolhouse in Nebraska before moving to Winchester, Indiana, […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

Shawn Lynn Williams RICHMOND, Ind. – Shawn Lynn Williams, age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born March 2, 1975, in Richmond, Indiana, to Douglas E. Williams and Ramona G. Martin, Shawn was a life-long resident of Richmond. She had a heart of gold and her smile would light up a room. Shawn will be […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

Virginia C. Overbay STRAUGHN – Virginia Carol Overbay, 84, passed away at her home of 50 years on Wednesday morning April 17, 2019. A daughter of the late Leo M. and Helen S. (McIntosh) Bolinger, Virginia was born in Kennard, Indiana, on December 18, 1934. Virginia was a graduate of Lewisville High School with the class of 1954. […] — (Posted April 18, 2019)

Tom Christodoulou Tom Christ, Athanasios Christodoulou, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2019, at the age of 90. He was at his home in Peachtree City, Georgia, formerly from Richmond, Indiana. Born November 24, 1928 in Romania to Christo and Eleni moving to Herso, Greece, soon after. The oldest of four children, he learned […] — (Posted April 18, 2019)

Carolyn Sue Shepherd Carolyn Sue Shepherd, 70, of Richmond, went to be with the LORD April 15, 2019 at her home after a short illness. She was born May 15, 1948, in Richmond to Nelson and Mafrie McKenny Allen and lived here most of her life. She was a loving homemaker and pastor’s wife for 47 years. She […] — (Posted April 18, 2019)

Robert Earl Boldrey RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Earl Boldrey, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born April 13, 1921, in Richmond, Indiana, to John E. and Alice M. Baker Boldrey, Robert was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1939 graduate of Morton High School. […] — (Posted April 18, 2019)

Dorothy Jean Tom RICHMOND, Ind. – Dorothy Jean Tom, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born November 23, 1923, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Charles and Inez Meek Sittloh, Dorothy was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1941 graduate of Centerville High School. Dorothy owned Tom Lumber & Supply and was […] — (Posted April 17, 2019)

Ruth Helen Rubush Ruth Helen Rubush, 88, of Modoc, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Parker Health Care. She was born near Nada, KY on March 23, 1931 to George Washington and Polly Ann (Ashley) Mullens and lived most of her life in the Modoc area. Ruth was a member of Antioch […] — (Posted April 16, 2019)