Indianapolis couple married 33 years dies from COVID-19 just 1 day apart Ernest and Ann Wilkins legacy of love will be remembered by an Indianapolis family who will have a funeral for the couple that died from COVID-19. By: WRTV Staff and last updated 2021-01-18 16:48:43-05 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. â Ernest âRonaldâ and Ann Wilkins shared a deep love and connection through their 33 years of marriage all the way up until they died â just a single day apart â from complications of COVID-19. "Very heartbroken because I loved Ann and Ronald, just like my brother and sister, and I want people to take this serious,â One of Ronaldâs close friends, Bryan, told WRTV.