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Michael Wayne Hemingway, age 73, of Rutledge, passed away April 09, 2026, at Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana Hemingway; mother, Barbara Pignona; father, Leonard Hemingway, Sr.; brother, Leonard Hemingway, Jr; grandchildren, David Hemingway, and Casey Hemingway.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather (Tom Keefer) Hemingway; son, Scott (China Carranza) Hemingway; brother, Ronald (Kathy) Hemingway; sisters, Carla Walton, Vickie Nutting, Lori Stell, and Patt Hemingway; grandchildren, Diana, Stormy, Caled, Cayden, Katelyn, and Courtney; great-grandchildren, Michael, and Harper; along with other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6 – 7 pm in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm.
Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.
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