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.
Shelly H. Burris
LYNN, Ind. – Shelly H. Burris, age 50, of Lynn, Indiana, died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Reid Health. Born November 23, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, to William “Bill” and Darlene Dils Burris, Shelly lived in this area all of her life. She was a 1985 graduate of Centerville High School. Shelly was a Realtor […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)
Donald M. Culbertson
Donald M. Culbertson, 85, of Carrizozo, New Mexico passed away January 25, 2018 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born September, 20, 1932 in Webster, Indiana, to Noel Borton Culbertson and Mabel Gibson Culbertson. Donald graduated from Milton High School, Milton, Indiana and University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. On March 11, 1951 he married […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)
Kevin G. Lake
CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Kevin G. Lake, age 54, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, January 27, 2018, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born August 7, 1963, in Danbury, Connecticut, to Charles and Edna Curran Lake Sr., Kevin moved to this community in 2000. He was a 1981 graduate of Danbury High School, where he was involved […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)


Billy L. Dillon
CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Billy L. Dillon, age 93, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Reid Health. Born May 15, 1924, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Albert L. and Josie Mae Lammott Dillon, Billy was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He served in the U.S. Army. Billy was a mechanic who retired […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)
Ruth M. Milburn
Ruth Mae Milburn, 98, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away, January 22, 2018. She was born November 16, 1919 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Floyd Niebrugge and Lelah (Poe) Niebrugge. Ruth was a member of Barbour Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a Private Duty RN. She retired from Indiana State University’s Health Services Department. […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)
Rosalee Gardner
Rosalee Gardner 72 of Richmond passed away January 23, 2018 at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born August 15, 1945 in Richmond to Robert and Edna Miller Robbins and lived her all of her life. She worked at Nettle Creek Industries where she was a seamstress; and was a member of the […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)
Carolyn L. Doddridge
Carolyn L. Doddridge, 76, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, January 23 at Reid Health. Born July 6, 1941 in Richmond, she was the daughter of William Larkin Green II and Dorothy Jeuitt Green. Carolyn was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked 22 years as a teller and switchboard operator at First […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)
Rena Lynn Cook
RICHMOND, Ind. – Rena Lynn Cook, age 55, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Reid Health. Born August 20, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana, to Dennis and Linda Wesler Turner, Rena was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Centerville High School. Rena was a member of the former New Creations […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)







John F. Michaels
John F. Michaels, 79 of Greens Fork, Indiana passed away January 19, 2018 at Reid Health in the Hospice Care Unit. He was born July 31, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to Jesse James and Dorothy (Wright) Michaels and lived in the Richmond area most of his life. John enjoyed working on his farm, fishing, hunting […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)
Larry Street
Larry Street, 77, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Saturday, January 20. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 16, 1940 to Kenneth and Josephine Smith Street. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Larry retired from Dana Corporation after 30 years of service. He taught many kids […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)


Betty R. Milliner
Betty R. Milliner, 81, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on December 18, 1936 in Lewisville, IN to the late Earl Eugene and Ruth (Idlewine) Poer. Betty was a graduate of Lewisville High School and Ball State University where she earned her […] — (Posted January 19, 2018)

Doris Taylor Hauk
Doris Taylor Hauk, 80, formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Elba, Alabama to Thomas L. and Lilly Mae (Moore) Siggers. She had lived most of her life in Indiana before moving to Texas several years ago. Survivors are: daughter […] — (Posted January 17, 2018)
Beverly Sue Charles
Beverly Sue Charles, 77, of Hagerstown, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at Golden Living Center, Richmond. She was born in Greens Fork on July 19, 1940 to Clyde and Bertha (Long) McMullen and was a life long resident of the area. Beverly attended Greens Fork United Methodist Church and was a retired 30 year employee […] — (Posted January 16, 2018)

David J Stewart
David J Stewart, 90, of Richmond died January 14, 2018 unexpectedly at his home. He was born May 21, 1927 in Mt Vernon, Kentucky to Dillon and Lucy Jane Leger Stewart and lived here since 1946. He retired from Golay manufacturing and was an Army veteran of World War Two. He was a member of […] — (Posted January 16, 2018)
Barbara Ellen Bowsman
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Barbara Ellen Bowsman, age 91, formerly of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, January 7, 2018. Born October 6, 1926, in Richmond, Indiana, to Everitt and Jessie Schlosser, Barbara lived in Centerville until 1975. She graduated from Richmond High School. Barbara was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, dogs, and spending […] — (Posted January 11, 2018)

