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.

Joyce Maxine Murray HAGERSTOWN: Joyce Maxine Murray, 94, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born in Henry County on September 2, 1923 to Vaughn Daniel and Iva Lou (Downing) Swoveland. She lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area and […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Kathryn “Katie” Louise Schultz Mrs. Kathryn “Katie” Louise Schultz, age 38, of Temple, Georgia passed away on December 28, 2017 at her residence. Katie was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 28, 1979, the daughter of James Millikan and Ruth Ann Young Millikan. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Katie was […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Mary Margaret Johnson Mary Margaret Johnson, 86, of Losantville, died at her home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was born in Economy on June 24, 1931 to Emery and Sarah (Snyder) Ozbun and most of her life in Randolph County. Survivors include seven children, Angela Brewer of Selma, Darrell Johnson of Muncie, Bobby Johnson of Losantville, Pamela […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Sharon A. Barker Sharon A. Barker age 72, passed away at Reid Health on December 20, 2017. She was born on January 11, 1945 to Elnora McPherson in Hagerstown, Indiana. Sharon had lived in the Wayne County area all of her life. She started a career at Walmart at the age of 56, being a door greeter. She […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Charles “Charlie” F. Ogden Charles “Charlie” F. Ogden, 61, of Lynn, IN passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 27, 1955 in Winchester, IN the son of Forrest “Moose” and Betty (Hollingsworth) Ogden. He was a 1974 graduate of Union High School of Modoc, IN. Charlie retired in 2013 after 39 years […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Charles Williams Conway Charles Williams Conway, Jr., 90, of Lynn, IN passed away peacefully, early Saturday morning, December 23, 2017, at Rose Village Nursing Home of Richmond, IN. He was born August 6, 1927 in Jacksonburg, Indiana, the son of Charles W. and Irene Rose (Emrick) Conway. He honorably served in the US Army during WWII. Charles retired […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Trevor Lee Stout Trevor Lee Stout, age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Born September 21, 1974, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gary and Cookie Hay Stout, Trevor lived in Hagerstown, Indiana, most of his life. He graduated from Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School in 1993 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology and a master’s […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Frankie Blevins Frankie Blevins, age 75, of Hagerstown, Indiana, died Friday, December 29, 2017, at her son’s home surrounded by her family. Born December 29, 1942, in Jonesboro, Tennessee, to Joe and Kate Roberts Ratliff, Frankie had lived in Wayne County most of her life. She had worked at Vaile Elementary and Sears and retired in 2015 […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Joyce M. Murray Joyce Maxine Murray, 94, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born in Henry County on September 2, 1923 to Vaughn Daniel and Iva Lou (Downing) Swoveland. She lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area and had […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Shirley Janice Farr Shirley Janice Farr. 80, formerly of Greens Fork passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Flat Rock River Lodge in Rushville where she had lived the last few years. She was born on January 9, 1937 in Connersville to Isaac and Minnie Foreman Fowler and had lived most of her life in the Wayne […] — (Posted January 2, 2018)

Jama C. Monger Brown Jama C. Monger Brown, 61, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away December 22, 2017, at her residence, after a lengthy battle of medical problems. Born June 30, 1956, to parents Paul and Janet Butler Monger, she resided in the Lewisville, Indiana, area for many years prior to making her home in Georgia. She was employed by […] — (Posted December 28, 2017)

Antonio “Tony” Chavez DUBLIN- Antonio “Tony” Chavez, 70, passed away early Tuesday morning December 26, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Antonio was born in Laredo, Texas on July 10, 1947. He was a graduate of Martin High School in Laredo, Texas. Tony and his family moved to the Dublin community in the mid 1960’s. He had been […] — (Posted December 28, 2017)

Max V. Souder NEW CASTLE – Max Vernon Souder, 80, of New Castle went to meet his Maker on December 26, 2017. He was born in Rush County near Mays, Indiana, on November 17, 1937 to the late Merrill and Goldie (Collins) Souder. Max attended school in Mays and Lewisville. Following graduation, he attended Indiana University East in […] — (Posted December 27, 2017)

Charles F. Ogden Charles “Charlie” F. Ogden, 61, of Lynn, IN passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 27, 1955 in Winchester, IN the son of Forrest “Moose” and Betty (Hollingsworth) Ogden. He was a 1974 graduate of Union High School of Modoc, IN. Charlie retired in 2013 after 39 years […] — (Posted December 27, 2017)

Trevor Lee Stout RICHMOND, Ind. – Trevor Lee Stout, age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Born September 21, 1974, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gary and Cookie Hay Stout, Trevor lived in Hagerstown, Indiana, most of his life. He graduated from Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School in 1993 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology […] — (Posted December 26, 2017)

Frances Marleen Brown Frances Marleen Brown died on December 21, 2017, surrounded by those who love her, at the age of 81. She was born on March 27th, in Cambridge City and lived all her life in Milton. She was the youngest of eight children of Joseph and Mary Meyer. Marleen is the Mother of four children including […] — (Posted December 26, 2017)

Sandra “Sandy” Wills Sandra “Sandy” Wills, 68, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 19, 1949 in Henry County, a daughter of the late Roy and Anna Turner. Sandy was a 1967 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Indiana Business […] — (Posted December 26, 2017)

Wayne E. Vincent Richmond, Ind. – Wayne Estel Vincent, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born May 15, 1932, in Amboy, Indiana, to Laurel and Helen Gordon Vincent, Wayne was raised on a farm in southern Miami County near Amboy, Indiana. At an early age, he became interested in music. […] — (Posted December 26, 2017)

Ralph Arlen Griffey Ralph Arlen Griffey, 73, of Losantville, IN passed away Thursday evening, December 7, 2017 at his residence, with loving family by his side. He was born January 18, 1944 in Muncie, IN the son of Leamon and Ruby (Brown) Slavin. He was a 1962 graduate of Center High School, Selma, IN. Ralph worked as a […] — (Posted December 15, 2017)

Sabrina Lynn Conley Sabrina Lynn Conley, 27, of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at IU Health University Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Richmond on July 25, 1990 to Wayne, Jr. and Julia (Tarango) Conley and lived most of her life in Economy. Sabrina was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and […] — (Posted December 15, 2017)

Elbert Luther Stockberger Elbert Luther Stockberger, 83, of Hagerstown, went home to be with his Lord Friday, December 8, 2017. Elbert was born October 10, 1934 in Henry County to Fred and Gladys (Runyan) Stockberger. Elbert retired from Perfect Circle (Dana) Corp. in Hagerstown. He was a member and deacon of White Branch Church of the Brethren where […] — (Posted December 15, 2017)

Edna Mae Collins Edna Mae Collins, 89, of Cambridge City, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Ambassador Health Care. She was born in Winchester on June 9, 1928 to Lloyd and Esther (Forrest) Harvey and lived most of her life in Wayne County. Survivors include three children, Sharon Scholefield, John Paul and Richard Scholefield; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; […] — (Posted December 15, 2017)

Frederick W. Anderson Frederick W. “Fred” Anderson, 70, passed away at his residence in Franklin on Friday, December 1st, 2017. He was born on January 17th, 1947 in Greens Fork (Wayne County), Indiana to James E. and Betty Ann (Niewoehner) Anderson. He is survived by one brother, David Anderson of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and two cousins, Christopher Wittman of […] — (Posted December 15, 2017)

Carol Mae Robinson Carol Mae Robinson, age 89, passed away on December 5th in Mercer, WI. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on April 24, 1928 to Harley and Edith Beeson. She was a lifelong resident of the Hagerstown, Indiana area. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School. Carol was a retiree from the Dana Distribution […] — (Posted December 15, 2017)

Larry R. Baker Larry R. Baker, 69, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Cambridge City. He was born October 10, 1948 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Paul and Berniece (Brouhard) Baker. A graduate of Decatur High School, Larry retired from the City of Richmond, following over 37 years of employment, and […] — (Posted December 15, 2017)

George W. Goble CENTERVILLE, Ind. – George W. Goble, age 95, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born February 2, 1922, in Urbana, Illinois, to George Washington and Roberta Lee Sonner Goble, George lived in Centerville most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. George was […] — (Posted December 11, 2017)

Lisa Ann Strunk CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Lisa Ann Strunk, age 50, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, December 8, 2017, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 7, 1967, in Dayton, Ohio, to James and Carolyn Guthrie Perry, Lisa lived in Centerville most of her life. She was a 1985 graduate of Centerville High School. Lisa was a vet tech at […] — (Posted December 11, 2017)

Frank Hummel LEWISVILLE – Frank Hummel, of Rushville, died quietly after sunrise, Tuesday, December 5th. Born in 1935 in Arlington Heights, IL, to Lee Hummel and Anna Popp Hummel, Frank grew up in Palatine, IL. After the age of 9, he was also raised by his maternal grandmother, Amanda Landwehr Popp. Legend has it that as a […] — (Posted December 11, 2017)

Jesse ‘Sonny’ Boggs Jesse “Sonny” Boggs, 87, of Centerville died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Ambassador Health Care after a lengthy illness. He was born December 6, 1931, in Centerville to Jesse Allen and Eva Storie Boggs and lived here all his life. He retired from Visteon in 1988 after working 33 years. He was an Army veteran […] — (Posted December 11, 2017)

John H. Turner RICHMOND, Ind. – John H. Turner, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Friends Fellowship Community. He was born to Ruth Wolke Turner and Leroy Turner at their farm on Salisbury Road in Wayne County on April 26, 1934. As a boy, John helped on the farm and was active in […] — (Posted December 11, 2017)