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.

Paul Weston Leslie Paul Weston 82, of Dublin, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, March 29, 2019, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home where he had been a resident since January. He was born January 8, 1937, in Connersville, one of six children of Harley Leslie and Mary Jane Shockley Weston and was a […] — (Posted March 30, 2019)

Joan Esarey Joan Esarey, 84, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 11, 1934 to Howard Orah and Lucille Hoyer Brady, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1952 graduate of McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio. She earned her […] — (Posted March 27, 2019)

Gilbert “Gil” Richmond RICHMOND, Ind. – Gilbert “Gil” Richmond, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Golden Living Center – Richmond. Gil was born on June 29, 1931, in Carter County, Kentucky, to Thomas and Ida Duncan Richmond. He served in the U.S. Army 25th Signal Corps during the Korean War, but music was […] — (Posted March 27, 2019)

Michael Gene Wagers RICHMOND, Ind. – Michael Gene Wagers, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, March 25, 2019, at his home. Born January 26, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lester and Virginia L. Cox Wagers, Mike lived in this community most of his life. He retired from Milestone Contractors in 2014, after 33 years of service. […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Frances June “Fran” Lake INDIANAPOLIS: Frances June “Fran” Lake, 60, of Indianapolis, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Kindred North Hospital. She was born at Garrett, IN, on June 22, 1958, to J. William and Patricia L. (Baker) Lake. She had resided in Dayton, OH, Grand Canyon National Park and South Bend before moving to Indianapolis several years ago. […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Carol Carey Murray Carol Carey Murray, 78, of Aliso Viejo, California, passed away peacefully at home on February 2nd, from the complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She is survived by her loving husband, Hagerstown native Roger Alan Murray; daughter Kimberly Sams; grandson Alexander Page; step-daughter Sara Murray Gainey; step-son John Murray; four step-grandchildren Chris, Mary, Michael and Greg Gainey; […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Thelma Jo Anne (Stillwell) Warmoth HAGERSTOWN – Thelma Jo Anne (Stillwell) Warmoth, 85, peacefully passed away at Reid Health Hospital in Richmond on Friday January 18, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of the late John and Louise (Stevenson) Stillwell “Jo Anne” was born in New Castle Indiana on March 4th, 1933. She graduated from New Castle […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Laffanene A. Paull LEWISVILLE- Laffanene Alanes Paull, 41, passed away early Monday morning March 25, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She has been in failing health for the past two years. Laffanene was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 4, 1977. She was raised in the New Castle community and graduated from Chrysler High School […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Jewell M. Beaumont Jewell Marie Beaumont, 99, of Cambridge City passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, IN. She was born on September 26, 1919 in Connersville, IN to Hilbert and Ethel Lory Roettger and had lived most of her life in the Cambridge City area. She was a 1937 graduate […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Fredrick D. Hunt Fredrick D. Hunt, 66, of Milton, IN passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Reid Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1952 in New Castle, IN to Duane and Joan Ledbetter Hunt and had lived most of his life in the Wayne County area. He retired in 2001 after thirty years at Visteon […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Nancy Marie Mullen CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Nancy Marie Mullen, age 72, of Centerville, Indiana, died after a short illness on Monday, March 25, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born October 28, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas H. and Mary Catherine Featherston Williams, Nancy was a life-long resident of Centerville and Richmond. She graduated from […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Ashley Marie Graw Ashley Marie Graw RICHMOND, Ind. – Ashley Marie Graw, age 36, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 23, 2019. Ashley was born on November 30, 1982, in Richmond, Indiana, to Dawn Toschlog and Scott Trace. Survivors include her mother, Dawn (Shawn) Ladd of Centerville, Indiana; father, Scott (Patty) Trace of Richmond; children, Chasidy White […] — (Posted March 26, 2019)

Phyllis J. Gephart RICHMOND, Ind. – Phyllis J. Gephart, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 5, 1924, in Eaton, Ohio, to Lester and Mildred L. Johnston Gephart, Phyllis was a 1942 graduate of Jackson Township High School. She served as an administrative assistant to the chairman of the board […] — (Posted March 25, 2019)

Timothy Roy Spiers Timothy Roy Spiers age 49, passed away at his residence on March 19, 2019. He was born March 5, 1970, to Richard Spiers and Lela Bodiker in Richmond, Indiana. Tim was a lifelong resident of Richmond and a graduate of Richmond High School. As a teenager, Tim and his friends would break dance in the […] — (Posted March 23, 2019)

Eugene A. “Tony” Wathen II Eugene A. “Tony” Wathen II, age 48, passed away at his residence on March 19, 2019. He was born April 7, 1970, to Eugene and Edith Wathen in Dayton, Ohio. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son: Daniel (Stephanie) Wathen; grandsons: Isaac Hanna and Rowan Wathen; step-son: Roger Kemplin; step-daughter: Natasha Kemplin; brother: Richard […] — (Posted March 23, 2019)

Gwendolynne E. Blackburn COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Gwendolynne E. Blackburn, age 77, of Colorado, Springs, Colorado, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Gwen was born on November 27, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell and Eula Fay Hensley. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1960 and earned her associate degree in nursing from Parkview Methodist School of […] — (Posted March 23, 2019)

Miriam Mae Beeson Miriam Mae Beeson passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the age of 97. She was residing at Bridgewater Healthcare Center in Carmel, Indiana (formerly a long-time resident of Greenfield). She was born to Fred and Lelia DeWeerd on November 8, 1921 in Fairmount, Indiana. She attended Ball State School of Nursing and graduated […] — (Posted March 22, 2019)

Donald W. Miller RICHMOND, Ind. – Donald W. Miller, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Reid Health. Born November 20, 1931, in Arlington, Indiana, to Oren W. and Florence E. Seely Miller, Don lived in Wayne County most of his life. He was a 1950 graduate of Centerville High School, where he was […] — (Posted March 22, 2019)

Virgil Rowland CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Virgil Rowland, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Reid Health. Born September 5, 1943, in Hazzard, Kentucky, to John M. and Mae Gamble Rowland, Virgil moved to this community in 2009. Survivors include his sons, David (Shannon) Rowland and Michael Rowland, both of Richmond, Indiana; stepchildren, Kenny […] — (Posted March 22, 2019)

Deacon Frank Anthony Roberts Deacon Frank Anthony Roberts, 79, of Richmond, died unexpectedly March 19, 2019 at Reid Health. He was born December 17, 1939 in Richmond to Harold and Hilda Haager Roberts and lived here all his life. Deacon Roberts formerly worked for Second National Bank (U.S. Bank) and retired as a Vice President at First Bank Richmond, […] — (Posted March 21, 2019)

Marabelle (Cross) Pugh Miller Marabelle (Cross) Pugh Miller, 91, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Randolph Nursing and Rehabilitation, Winchester, Indiana. She was born in Farmland on May 3, 1927 to Clinton Monroe and Hazel Bell (Houser) Cross. Marabelle and her family moved from Farmland to Losantville, to a farm, when she was […] — (Posted March 20, 2019)

Vernon K. Short Vernon K. Short, 81, of Economy, Ind., died on March 19, 2019, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Richmond on July 13, 1937, to John David and Frances (Healton) Short. He lived in Economy most of his life. He was a graduate of Economy High School in 1955 and […] — (Posted March 20, 2019)

Nellie Russell Nellie Russell, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully at home on March 17, 2019, after a prolonged illness. Nellie was born to Estel Fox and Gladys Miller Fox on June 26, 1932 in Richmond, Indiana and was a lifelong resident of Richmond. Nellie was married to James (Edison) Russell for 50 years until Edison’s […] — (Posted March 20, 2019)

Leslie H. Brown INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Leslie H. Brown, age 70, formerly of Lynn, Indiana, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Lawrence Manor Healthcare Center. Leslie was born on November 27, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, to Willie Kelsey and Noxie Ibue Capps Brown. Survivors include his sons, John Brown of Lynn, Indiana, Tracey (Christina) Brown of Union […] — (Posted March 20, 2019)

Virginia Andrews Virginia Andrews, 95, of Carlos, IN passed away Friday, March 15, 2019, at Hickory Creek Residential at New Castle, IN. She was born June 1, 1923 in Randolph County, IN the daughter of Ralph E. and Clara M. (Clark) Bales. Virginia was a homemaker, helping with the family farm all her life. She had also […] — (Posted March 19, 2019)

Jimmie Legg Jimmie Legg, age 80, of Centerville passed away Sunday (March 17, 2019) at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. Jimmie was born on March 18, 1938 to Newell Travis and Tivis Belle Miller Legg in Falkville, Alabama. He was a lifetime member of Eastern Indiana Beagle Club. He enjoyed family get-togethers and spending time with friends, […] — (Posted March 19, 2019)

Harold (Jack) Callahan Harold (Jack) Callahan, a mentally, emotionally and physically strong, Christian man passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of March 16, 2019. Born in Clover Bottom, KY on August 4, 1940, he and his family moved to Cambridge City, IN when he was very young. After graduating from Lincoln High School, he served […] — (Posted March 19, 2019)

Michael J. Skaggs RICHMOND, Ind. – Michael J. Skaggs, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at his home. Born April 29, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Peggy Roszell Skaggs, Mike was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a graduate of Centerville High School. Mike served in the U.S. Army. He […] — (Posted March 19, 2019)

Jack D. Miles RICHMOND, Ind. – Jack Dale Miles, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, caught the flight to Heaven Sunday, March 17, 2019, from his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born January 6, 1937, in Karnak, Illinois, to James and Edna Sadler Miles, during the great flood that was in progress. On November 24, 1957, he […] — (Posted March 19, 2019)

Cemetery news: Cleanup deadline, annual meeting Dublin Southlawn, East Cemetery cleanup deadline announced All ground decorations, urns, jars, pots, shepherd hooks, etc., not in or on a permanent foundation must be removed from all Dublin cemeteries by April 15 in order to improve maintenance of the cemetery. If not removed by this date, they will be removed by the town and […] — (Posted March 19, 2019)