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.
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)
Dale Lamberson Dale Allen Lamberson, 81, of Mars Hill, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. Born in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Fred and Bertha Lamberson. Dale was predeceased by his parents and his older brother Arvin. Dale is survived by his wife Carolyn of 53 years, his son Allen and daughter-in- law Dinah. Dale […] — (Posted December 11, 2017)
Obituaries - Nina B. Prosser Nina B. Prosser Nina B. Prosser, 90, formerly of Dublin passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, surrounded by her children, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born on October 25, 1927, in Connersville to C. Raymond and Olive Eulalia Bailey and had lived most of her life in the Dublin area. Nina was a 1945 […] — (Posted December 6, 2017)
Donald E. Hunter Donald E. Hunter, 72, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, at Heritage House. He was born in Richmond on Jan. 29, 1945, to Horace and Barbara Hunter and lived his entire life in this area. After school he started working at Tom Raper RV in the body shop and then in the early ’80s […] — (Posted December 6, 2017)
Janice Rose Helms DUBLIN- Janice Rose Helms, 72, passed away Monday afternoon November 27, 2017 at Wayne Hospital, Hospice Care in Greenville, Ohio. A daughter of the late Freeman and Gladys (Hunter) Wassom, Janice was born in Algood, Tennessee, on May 19, 1945. Janice grew up in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge […] — (Posted December 6, 2017)
Obituaries - Vivian W. Younts Vivian W. Younts RICHMOND, Ind. – Vivian W. Younts, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born December 4, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Geoffrey F. and Erla May Couts Freeman, Vivian was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1942 graduate of Richmond High School and a 1961 graduate […] — (Posted December 6, 2017)
Dewey Palestine Isaacs CONNERSVILLE – Dewey Palestine Isaacs, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday evening at his home in Connersville with his family at his side. A son of the late Jerry T. and Melva (Gabbard) Isaacs, Dewey was born in Jackson County, Kentucky, on September 18, 1935. Dewey has made his home in Connersville for over 60 years. […] — (Posted December 6, 2017)
Obituaries - Kenneth Neal Kraft Kenneth Neal Kraft Born March 16, 1947, in Evansville, Indiana, to Neal Chester and Ruth Edwards Kraft, Ken recently moved to Richmond. He graduated from F.J. Reitz High School in Evansville and attended the University of Evansville. Ken served in the U.S. Army in South Korea. He retired from George Koch Sons in Evansville after working for 39 […] — (Posted December 6, 2017)
James R. “Jim” Ringle LEWISVILLE- James R. “Jim” Ringle, 67, passed away Sunday morning November 26, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. A son of the late William J. and Dorothy (Eckert) Ringle, Jim was born in Tiffin, Ohio on August 11, 1950. He was a graduate of Tiffin-Columbian High School and Ohio State Barber College. He […] — (Posted December 6, 2017)
Obituaries - Deborah Lynn Shaffer Deborah Lynn Shaffer Deborah Lynn Shaffer, age 61, of Milton, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Born July 17, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Archie and Juanita Elaine Higgs Sartain, Debbie lived in Wayne County most of her life. […] — (Posted November 29, 2017)
Obituaries - Donna I. Quillen Donna I. Quillen MILTON, Ind. – Deborah Lynn Shaffer, age 61, of Milton, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Born July 17, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Archie and Juanita Elaine Higgs Sartain, Debbie lived in Wayne County most […] — (Posted November 29, 2017)
Obituaries - David Allen “Dave” Munchel David Allen “Dave” Munchel CAMBRIDGE CITY- David Allen “Dave” Munchel, 70, of Cambridge City, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born July 28, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana to Clarence and Martha (Rottinghaus) Munchel. Dave grew up in Bath, Indiana and graduated from Union […] — (Posted November 29, 2017)
Obituaries - Paul Gordon Mains Paul Gordon Mains Paul Gordon Mains went home to be with the Lord on Friday November 24th at 3:30 AM after a long illness. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on February 2, 1932 to Walter and Pauline May Mains. He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1950 and married his high school sweetheart, Janet Marie Lowman, on […] — (Posted November 29, 2017)
Obituaries - Stephen Bryon Pierce Stephen Bryon Pierce Stephen Bryon Pierce, age 53, of Yulee, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 as the result of a traffic accident. He was born on April 21, 1964 in New Castle, IN to Steve and Fran (Burns) Pierce. Bryon began his fire career in Flagler Beach, FL, at the age of 16, and worked […] — (Posted November 29, 2017)
Obituaries - Jerry Jarvis Jerry Jarvis Jerry Jarvis Sr. age 63 of Economy passed away unexpectedly after a battle with cancer on Thursday the 16th day of November at his home surrounded by family, friends and his pastor. He was born January 26th 1954 to Amos and Flodia Jarvis and was longtime resident of Richmond where he worked at Hutton Manufacturing, […] — (Posted November 22, 2017)
Obituaries - Herbert Hoover Hutchings Herbert Hoover Hutchings Herbert Hoover Hutchings, 85, of Centerville died November 16, 2017 at his home. He was born September 28, 1932 in DeKalb County, Tennessee and lived here most of his life. He retired from the United States Air Force and served in the Viet Nam War. He also retired as an operating engineer in road construction […] — (Posted November 22, 2017)
John R. Heis As a result of a lengthy illness, John passed away peaceably on November 11, 2017. He was born on February 23, 1953 to Ruth Weaver Heis and Leonard Heis. John graduated from Lincoln High School and then Purdue University with a civil engineering degree (land surveying). John worked many years on the family farm (poultry […] — (Posted November 22, 2017)
Obituaries - Kurt William Estes Kurt William Estes CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Kurt William Estes, age 43, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Kurt was born on February 18, 1974, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1992 graduate of National Trail High School and attended Earlham College. Kurt worked as a Quality Manager in […] — (Posted November 22, 2017)
Obituaries - James “Jim” Hillard James “Jim” Hillard James “Jim” Hillard, 86, of Richmond, passed away with his wife and daughter Lynda by his side November 13, 2017 at his home after a long illness. He was born May 7, 1931 in Richmond to Herbert and Sara Rob Vertrees Hillard and lived here all of his life. He was a Navy Veteran serving […] — (Posted November 22, 2017)
Obituaries - Wesley R. Merida Wesley R. Merida Wesley R. Merida, 49, passed away at his home early on Thursday morning, November 16, 2017. Born February 1, 1968 in Woodstock, IL to Marilyn and the late Rudy Merida. Wes grew up in Pershing, IN and graduated from Lincoln High School then went on to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima for […] — (Posted November 22, 2017)
Obituaries - David Charles Bowers David Charles Bowers CENTERVILLE, Ind. – David Charles Bowers, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at his home after an 11-month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. He was born September 1, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, to C. Walter and Louise Kochheiser Bowers. David’s mother died when he was an infant. He was raised […] — (Posted November 22, 2017)
Obituaries - Carolyn Rebecca Becky Weilenman Carolyn Rebecca “Becky” Weilenman Carolyn Rebecca Weilenman (Becky), age 27, passed away November 3, 2017 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana. Becky lived most of her life in Dublin, IN before moving to the Richmond area. Becky was born July 4, 1990. She was employed by Berry Global in Richmond. Becky leaves behind two small children, Christopher Weilenman Crawley age […] — (Posted November 22, 2017)
Gloria Bicknell Gloria Bicknell, 57, passed away at her home in Milton early Monday morning November 6, 2017. A daughter of the late John E. and Phyllis J. (Glisson) Grubbs, Gloria was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 15, 1960. Gloria grew up in the Jacksonburg community. She and her family moved to Hagerstown where she […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Obituaries - Lela Alice Shroyer Herr Lela Alice Shroyer Herr Lela Alice Shroyer Herr of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017 at age 97. Lela was born in Millgrove, Indiana on April 10, 1920 to Russell and Mary (Orndorff) Shroyer. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Sidney (George) Shank, Wayne (June) Shroyer, and Janice (Joel) […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Obituaries - Alma Throop Stanley Alma Throop Stanley Alma Throop Stanley, 82, of Connersville, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Ambassador Healthcare, Centerville. Alma was born April 27, 1935 in Tell City, Indiana to Floyd and Venetia Sandage Throop. On November 24, 1971, she married William B. Stanley in Connersville, who died July 15, 1990. Alma was a […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Norma Rodefer Deaton Norma Rodefer Deaton, 87, of Richmond died Wednesday November 8, 2017 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born July 10, 1930, in Darke County, Ohio, where she was raised, to Homer and Winnie Radford Daugherty and lived here most of her life. She was a homemaker and formerly worked for Belden Corporation. She […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
J.C. Quillen HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – John Charles “J.C.” Quillen, 28, of Hagerstown, died Monday, November 6, 2017. He was born in Richmond on August 30, 1989 to Jeff and Jackie (Witten) Quillen and was a life long resident of Wayne County. He enjoyed fishing and baseball. In addition to his parents, survivors include a son, Kaden Blair […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Obituaries - Shirley A. Weber Shirley A. Weber HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – Shirley Ann Willison Weber, 81, of Hagerstown, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Warnock, OH on January 26, 1936 to Thomas and Inez (McGilton) Willison. She lived in California and Ohio before moving to the Hagerstown area 53 years ago. […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)