All Obituaries

Mitchell J. Hendrix, 66, of Rushville passed away April 27, 2024. Mitchell was born June 9, 1957 in Rushville to the late James L and Wanda (Perkins) Hendrix.  Mitchell was a graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School, class of 1975.  Upon graduation, Mitchell enlisted in the US Army and served for ten years.  Upon his discharge, he lived in numerous places before returning home.  He worked many years as a draftsman.  He enjoyed spending his free time doing...

Richard Lee Willey 83, of Granbury, TX, formally of Rushville, IN, passed away April 24, 2024 in Ft. Worth, TX. He was born April 26, 1940 in Rushville, IN a son the the late Walter and Marjorie E. Montgomery Willey.  He married Gloria Shepherd May 26, 1962 and she passed away August 1, 2022.  They were married over 60 years.  They were blessed with one son Rick Willey and four grandchildren, Joshua, Jasmine, Jay and Jon Willey all of Texas. Richard served and trained as a...

Barbara Gail Pea, 79, of Rushville, IN, passed away at April 20, 2024 in Indianapolis. Barbara was born in North Lake, IL on January 1, 1945, a daughter of the late Florence (Stepp) and Eugene Schmid. She married Thomas G. Pea in May 1993 and he survives. She was a homemaker. She and Tom camped at Quakertown Park on Brookville reservoir through the years. She was a lover of all animals, birds, cats, and anything furry or feathery she could feed. She was also well known for being a cake...

Carol Dean Buckley, 81, of Glenwood, IN, passed away April 12th, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Carol was born in Glennwood, IN on January 20, 1943, a son of the late Gladys (Matney) and Dempsey T. Buckley. He was a graduate of the former Fayette Central class of 1962. He served in the U.S. Navy as a IM3 (E-4) stationed in Key West, Florida during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the NDSM and Good Conduct Medal. He was the husband of Margaret Joyann Ray whom he married on...

Lucille Weiler age 93 of Milroy, IN passed away on April 8, 2024 at her home. Lucille was born July 2, 1930 in Franklin County, IN the daughter of the late Alois & Marie (Bruns) Schwegman. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rushville. She married Don Weiler February 6, 1951 and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2013. They farmed in the Milroy community since 1963. Survivors include four daughters Marilyn Weiler-Koster of Milroy, IN, Darlene (Tim) Marlow of Milroy,...

Virginia L. (Baker) Gephart, 68, a lifelong Rush County resident, passed away at 5:33 AM Monday, April 8th at Flatrock River Lodge. She was born on July 3, 1955, in Rush County to Everett and Marjorie (Ruble) Baker. She married Kevin Gephart on December 23, 1989, and he survives. Ginny worked at three different factories over the years until a back injury caused her to be disabled officially in 2009. She attended both Big Flatrock Christian Church and Ray's Crossing Christian Union...

Audry G. “Bud” Mathews, 84, of Rushville went home to be with his Lord April 2, 2024. Bud was the son of the late Audry C. And Lila F. (Friend) Mathews; born June 29, 1939 in Tremont, Illinois.  He attended a one room school from grade one to grade six, then attended grades eight through eleven at Deer Creek in Mackinaw, IL.  In 1988, he obtained his GED after working his day job and attending classes in Rushville.  After serving in the US Army stateside and...

Cynthia M. Wenhart, 41, of Albion, IN, passed away March 19th, 2024 in an automobile accident while traveling to work in Columbia City, IN Cynthia was born in Rushville, IN on February 21, 1983, the daughter of the late Harriette Jane (Cline) and Leslie Keith Patterson, Sr. She was the wife of Walter L. Wenhart whom she married December 7, 2009, in Richmond , IN. Cynthia was a kind and loving soul. She was a free spirit who never met a stranger. She was a hard worker, loving friend,...

Ralph W Niehoff, 88, a Rush Co. Resident passed away on March 16, 2024, at home surrounded by family.  Ralph was born in Decatur County on October 23, 1935, to the late William and Thelma (Leising) Niehoff.  Ralph graduated from Milroy High school in 1953.  He married Janet Sue Overleese Niehoff at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rushville, IN, in 1957.  He is survived by his children which include; Kathy (Bill) Lilegdon, David (Lori) Niehoff, John (Kelly) Niehoff,...

Rogina Lynn Griffin, 53, of Connersville, IN passed away Mar. 10, 2024.  She was born in Shelbyville, IN Oct. 14, 1970 and was a loving wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, grandmother and friend She loved all things Scooby Doo and being outdoors.  She had a huge heart for all things stray, from pets to people.  She knew no stranger and was the most kind-hearted woman to anyone she came in contact with. Rogina is survived by her spouse of 27 years, Scott Griffin;...