Gary grew up in Rosedale, Indiana, and graduated from Rosedale High School.

He started working in the funeral industry while still in high school. After graduation from Mid-America Mortuary College in 1989, he and his wife, Patti, worked in funeral homes in Indiana until 2005. They then moved to Kentucky, and stayed until April of 2021, when they moved back to Indiana to join the Doan and Mills Funeral Home staff. Gary is a recipient of the prestigious John B. Sullivan award.

Gary and Patti have been married since 1987, and they have two sons, Colin Cress and Parker Brown, and three grandchildren.

Bob grew up in Delaware County, Indiana, and moved his family to Greens Fork in 2003. He is a 1984 graduate of Delta High School and a 1988 graduate of Anderson College. After working in the banking industry for 20 years, Bob's dream of working in funeral service was fulfilled by joining the Doan & Mills staff in October 2008. He graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in March 2010 and became a licensed funeral director in March 2011. Bob considers his career as a funeral director to be a calling and a ministry. He is privileged and honored to serve families in Richmond and the surrounding communities.

Bob attends LifeSpring Church North. He enjoys listening to music, singing, hunting, and fishing.

Bob has been married since 1989 to Alissa who grew up in Richmond. They have two sons, Bradley (wife, Katelyn), and Jonathan. Bob and Alissa were blessed by the birth of their first grandchild, Jett Robert Clark, in 2023.

Sherri (Schunk) Furst grew up in Milton, Indiana and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984. After high school she attended Mid-America College of Funeral Service, graduating in 1986.

She worked as an embalmer in southeastern Indiana and returned to Wayne/Fayette County area in 2006. Sherri joined the staff of Doan & Mills Funeral Home as a full-time Funeral Director in August 2022.

When not serving our families, Sherri enjoys fishing, gardening, cooking, and helping with her family’s business, Schunk Concessions. She has three daughters, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Stephen grew up in New Castle and received his preliminary college degree from IU East in Richmond before graduating with academic honors from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in 1985. He began his 50-year funeral service calling in 1973 as a high school sophomore and after mortuary college, served his internship with Flanner-Buchanan Mortuaries in Indianapolis. He has managed and/or owned funeral homes in Randolph and Henry Counties. During his 50-year career he consecutively served as a deputy coroner in Henry, Randolph, and Porter counties and later served as a two-term county coroner in Henry County. He and his wife, Teresa, both retired in 2023, and shortly Stephen decided he was not ready to retire and joined the staff at Doan & Mills Funeral Home because of their great reputation.

Stephen and Teresa have seven children and eleven grandchildren. They are active with the Southside Nazarene Church in New Castle where they serve in the music department. Teresa, his wife, is the church pianist. Stephen enjoys hunting and fishing and being outdoors with his grandkids.

Patti grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana, and graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School. She became involved in funeral service after she and Gary were married. Patti has held many positions in the funeral home in payroll, accounts payable, billing, and as a greeter, to name a few. She is proud to be part of the Doan and Mills staff and looks forward to becoming involved in the community.

Patti and Gary attend Centerville United Methodist Church and enjoy listening to Gospel music and singing.

Donna grew up in New Paris, Ohio and graduated from National Trail High School. After working in the healthcare industry most of her life, she became involved in the funeral service in August, 2022 by joining the staff at Doan & Mills as an Administrative Office Assistant.

In her spare time, she is an EMT for The Northwest Fire & EMS Department in New Paris and loves spending time with her 2 daughters, 8 grandchildren and 2 rescued Pomeranians (Rosie & Cassie).

Donna looks forward to helping families any way she can!

Michele was born in Madison County, Indiana, and is the daughter of Linda and Richard Boll. Her father was a Vietnam veteran and her mother was a homemaker. She has two brothers, David and Richard. In her younger years, Michele played many sports, but her favorite was softball. She was raised with strong family values, love of family, and respect for her community.

After graduating from high school, Michele relocated to Florida to begin her career in business. She has over 30 years experience in customer service and sales management. Michele moved back to Indiana in 2012 and began her career in the funeral industry. She has years of experience in cemetery and preneed funeral planning, for which she is licensed in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Her passion in life is to help families plan all of their cemetery and funeral needs in advance. She considers this her life's work and a privilege, as well. Michele was presented the prestigious John B. Sullivan award in 2022.

Michele enjoys spending time with her brothers, fishing, camping, and outdoor activities. Her favorite vacation spot is on the beach relaxing and reading a book along with her traveling companion, Tinky (her 3 1/2 pound dog).

Michele has made her home here in the Richmond area, and we welcome her to our Doan & Mills team.

Ernest W. Mills, a native of Georgetown, Illinois, graduated from Georgetown High School in 1953 and from Earlham College in 1957. Following graduation, he married Betty Eckler. He then became associated with Doan & Johnson Funeral Home and graduated from the Indiana College of Mortuary Science in 1959.

In 1967, Ernest Mills and Betty purchased the Doan & Johnson and the Welfer-Johnson Funeral Homes. In 1973, they announced the building of a new funeral home at 790 National Road West. The new funeral home was opened in January 1974.

Ernie belongs to Central United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club of Richmond, Richmond Masonic Lodge #196, Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite, and Murat Shrine. He was a long-time member of Richmond Elks #649 and Forest Hills Country Club. Ernie has served on the Board of Friends Fellowship Community for 23 years and on the board of the former People’s Savings and Loan for a number of years. He also has served on committees of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association (IFDA).

Ernie and Betty have one daughter, Beth, who is married to David Lydick, and two grandsons, Michael and Andrew.

Ernie feels, "We consider it a true privilege and an honor to be invited into each family's inner circle to help guide and support them during their most difficult time."

In April 2021, the Mills/Lydick family transferred the ownership of Doan & Mills Funeral Home and Mills Funeral Home to David A. Sullivan, who is a man of character, has a passion for funeral service, and is maintaining traditions while bringing in new ideas and new changes to serve our community even better.

David Sullivan expresses, "I consider Ernie Mills to be one of the great leaders in the funeral service industry and his integrity, reputation, and commitment of serving the families of Wayne County has been a tremendous source of pride for everyone at Doan & Mills Funeral Home. The Sullivan family is honored and humbled to be part of his legacy."

Betty L. Mills graduated from St. Charles High School in 1953 and graduated from Earlham College in 1957, having also completed Medical Technology training at Reid Hospital. Following graduation, she married Ernest Mills. She worked in the lab at Reid Hospital for 13 years, and also at the funeral home. Ernie and Betty purchased the two funeral homes in 1967. She was instrumental in designing and implementing the building of the new funeral home at 790 National Road West in 1973.

Betty was a member of Central United Methodist Church and Richmond Altrusa Club. She was a life-time board member for Widowed Persons and an honorary member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority. Betty was a long-time member of Richmond Elks #649 and Forest Hills Country Club, where she enjoyed playing golf.

She spent a lot of her time in fundraising for organizations such as Genesis of YWCA and Riley Children’s Hospital. While she served on the boards of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, the former Richmond Symphony Women’s Association, and the Whitewater Opera Company, she was in charge of fundraising and membership. She also served on the board of the YWCA.

Betty and Ernie have one daughter, Beth, who is married to David Lydick, and two grandsons, Michael and Andrew.

Beth Lydick began her involvement in the funeral business at birth, as she is the daughter of Ernie and Betty Mills. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1981. After graduating from DePauw University in 1985, she married David Lydick and lived in Indianapolis working as a Systems Engineer for EDS for fourteen years. Beth, David, and their two sons (Michael and Andrew) returned to Richmond in 2002 to join in the family business and be closer to family.

Beth is a member of First English Lutheran Church, where she plays in the Bell Choir and has served on Church Council. She is a member of Women Helping Others and the Woman's Club. Beth serves on the Friends Fellowship Community Board of Trustees. She loves spending time with her family and friends. When Michael and Andrew were younger, Beth enjoyed volunteering at their schools, being involved in the Seton Home and School, actively leading the PTO at Test Middle School, and being their biggest fan at their baseball, basketball, and football games. She also enjoys walking, cooking, traveling, attending cultural events, and playing with her terrific granddaughter, Averie.

"We have made a lot of wonderful, lasting friendships. We definitely plan to stay active in the community."

David was born in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School in 1981 and Anderson University in 1985. He married Beth Mills in 1985, and they lived in Indianapolis, where he worked for Hook Drugs as an In-Store Computer Analyst for four years and then for American Express Financial Advisors as a Certified Financial Planner for 12 years. David began his funeral career in 2002 with Doan & Mills and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.

David is a member of First English Lutheran Church and Richmond Noon Kiwanis Club, where he serves as President of the Kiwanis Board. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing golf, and music.

David and Beth are the proud parents of two sons, Michael and Andrew, and also have a wonderful granddaughter, Averie.

"We have greatly enjoyed serving our community over the last 20 years and appreciate the trust placed in us."