Obituaries - Western Wayne News

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Doris G. Rawlings (7/5/2018) - Doris G. Rawlings, 98, of Connersville passed away early Saturday morning, June 30, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community, Richmond. One of four children of Burley and Bertha Wyne Conwell, Doris was born in Modoc, Indiana on December 2, 1919, and graduated from Moreland High School. On April 7, 1939, she married Chet Rawlings at her […]

Rebecca R. Howard (7/5/2018) - Rebecca R. Howard, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 2, 2018, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Born May 13, 1938, in Estill County, Kentucky, to George M. and Myrtle P. Ball Ross, Rebecca lived in Wayne County most of her life. She formerly worked at Kemper Cabinets. Rebecca will be dearly missed by […]

Raymond E. “Ray” Ramsey (7/5/2018) - Raymond E. “Ray” Ramsey, 64, of Richmond died July 3, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 7, 1953 in Richmond to James and Lorretta Jamison Ramsey and lived here most of his life. He was the owner/broker of Whitewater Valley Realty. He was a member of the Richmond Board of […]

Nancy Andrew (7/3/2018) - Nancy Andrew, 80, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born on September 23, 1937, to Charles and Irene Rose (Emerick) Conway in Jacksonburg. She and her husband, Curtis Andrew, married on December 27, 1955. Nancy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Curtis; […]

Judith M. King Hamm (7/3/2018) - Judith M. King Hamm, age 83, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, July 2, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born May 11, 1935, in Centerville, Indiana, to Kermit and Pansie Plummer King, Judy was a life-long resident of Centerville. She grew up on the King family farm and was a 1953 graduate of Centerville High School. After […]

Dorothy V. Bickel (6/29/2018) - Dorothy V. Bickel, 96, formerly of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Jacksonville, TX. She was born in Lerna, IL on February 14, 1922 to Logan and Hazel (Alfred) Scott. Dorothy moved to Cambridge City with her husband Don and their young family in 1944. She soon found a job as […]

Rose Elaine Daugherty (6/29/2018) - Rose Elaine Daugherty, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Reid Health. Born August 13, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Earl and Betty June Ramsey Whalen, Rose was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School. Rose was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Veterans […]

Vernon Sparks (6/29/2018) - Vernon Sparks, 83, of Milton, passed away early Thursday morning June 28, 2018 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. A son of the late Green and Emma (Boggs) Sparks, Vernon was born in Sand Gap, Kentucky on April 26, 1935. Vernon has lived in the Milton community since 1965. He worked as a tree trimmer […]

Robert C. O’Neill (6/29/2018) - Robert C. O’Neill, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Rawlins House Health & Living Community in Pendleton, Indiana. Born November 7, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas A. and Ruby J. Converse O’Neill, Robert was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1947 graduate of Centerville High School. […]

Shellie Renee Rigney-Orr (6/29/2018) - Shellie Renee Rigney-Orr, 45, moved to heaven on June 26, 2018. She passed peacefully as she crossed from earth to heaven while being sung to as she was surrounded by her family at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Her suffering and struggles have ended. Born to Gene and Marcia (Quesenberry) Rigney in New Castle, Indiana […]

Richard Dwight Swejkar (6/29/2018) - Richard Dwight Swejkar, 87, passed away at his home west of Lewisville on Wednesday June 27, 2018 with his family at his side. A son of the late Frank and Adel (Horde) Swejkar, Richard was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin on October 29, 1930. He has been a Henry County resident since 1954. Richard was […]

Gloria Woolwine (6/27/2018) - Gloria Woolwine, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born July 2, 1928, in Lick Fort, West Virginia, to Boyde and Mary Bibb Canterbury, Gloria lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a cafeteria worker for Centerville-Abington Schools. Gloria was a member of First Church of God […]

Joseph R. “Joe” Erlewein (6/27/2018) - Joseph R. “Joe” Erlewein, 45, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon June 25, 2018. Joe was born in Connersville, Indiana on February 8, 1973. The youngest of 4 children born to David R. and Rita F. (Willhelm) Erlewein, Joe’s first major achievement in life was being voted the 1973 Prettiest Baby at the Fayette County Free […]

Irene Marie Mendenhall Masters (6/24/2018) - Irene Marie Mendenhall Masters, 98, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 22, 2018. Irene was born in Economy on May 2, 1920 to Luna Guy and Mabel (Hunnicutt) Mendenhall. She married Earl Masters, Sr. on May 23, 1941 and they had four children. She leaves to […]

Joe Davidson (6/24/2018) - Joe Davidson, 40, passed away Thursday morning June 21, 2018 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. Joe was born in New Castle on September 11, 1977. He attended elementary school in Hagerstown and was a 1996 graduate of Tri High School. Joe lived most of his life in the Straughn community and had […]

Delbert Vickers Jr. (6/24/2018) - Delbert Vickers Jr., 62, passed away Thursday June 21, 2018 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. Junior was born in Richmond, Kentucky on April 9, 1956. Junior and his family moved to Indiana when he was 7 years old. He was raised in the Dublin community and has lived most of his life in Wayne […]

James Martin Head (6/22/2018) - James Martin Head, 63, a long time Hagerstown resident, died Thursday, June 20, 2018 at Pine Knoll Rehab, Winchester, where he had resided for the past several months. Jim was born in New Castle on April 13, 1955 to Willard and Jean Ann (Hamilton) Head. Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Federico (Matt) of Kettering, OH; […]

Megan Elizabeth Harris (6/21/2018) - Megan Elizabeth Harris, 29 of Richmond, Indiana and formerly of Eaton, Ohio, died suddenly, Monday, June 18, 2018 in Lanier Township, Preble County, Ohio due to an auto accident. Megan was born on August 24, 1988 in Oxford, Ohio. A devoted wife and mother, Megan loved to craft, swim and spend time with her family […]

Mary Katherine Wise Baker (6/21/2018) - Mary Katherine Wise Baker 54 passed away at her home in Centerville after a rough battle with cancer. Kathy was born May 24, 1964 in Richmond, the daughter of Goldie Tinell and Fletcher Wise. Kathy loved doing things outdoors. She loved to garden, specifically planting flowers. She enjoyed traveling and going to see concerts with […]

Curtis O. Hensley (6/21/2018) - Curtis O. Hensley, 96, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on October 17, 1921, in Grays Knob, Kentucky – the son of Daniel Hensley and Nicie Brittain Hensley. During World War II, he joined the United States Army in July 1942, […]

Gary Gregory (6/20/2018) - Gary Gregory, 71, passed away at Reid Health on June 17, 2018. He was born on April 3, 1947, to William and Mary Gregory in Hamilton, Ohio. Gary lived in Wayne County most of his life. He enjoyed fishing. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, son: Gary Gregory Jr.; daughters: Casey Gregory, Michell […]

Kathryn J. Mahuron (6/20/2018) - Kathryn J. Mahuron, 87, a lifelong Connersville resident passed away Monday afternoon, June 18, 2018. One of five children of Evan and Della Cline Best, Kathryn was born in Connersville on August 15, 1930, and graduated from Connersville High School. On August 6, 1950, Kathryn married Morrison P. Mahuron, Sr. Mr. Mahuron preceded her in […]

Shunion Lee Griffin (6/20/2018) - Shunion Lee Griffin, 41, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018. He was born on May 18, 1977, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer Griffin Jr. and Connie Sidell Bissonnette. He enjoyed fishing and riding his bicycle. He loved music and took it everywhere with him. Shunion was close to his family, especially his […]

Brantley Leon Taber (6/20/2018) - Brantley Leon Taber, 5 years old, passed away Sunday afternoon June 17, 2018 at his home in Spiceland with his loving family at his side. Brantley was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 28, 2012. Brantley went to kindergarten at Tri Elementary. He enjoyed spending time in his backyard, playing with his friends and […]

Juanita D. Jennings (6/20/2018) - Juanita D. Jennings, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Golden Living Center – Richmond. Born May 18, 1924, in Centerville, Indiana, to Harry and Gladys Smith Nicholson, Juanita was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1942 graduate of Williamsburg High School. Juanita retired from Wayne Works, after […]

Rachel Jane Newton (6/20/2018) - Rachel Jane Newton, 67, of Cambridge City, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born in Union City on February 21, 1951 to Robert and Ruth Ann (Hinshaw) Lumpkin and lived most of her life in the Losantville area. She had resided in Cambridge City for the past 4 years. […]

Harrison T. “Harry” Neel (6/20/2018) - Harrison T. “Harry” Neel, Jr, 80, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 16, 2018, following a short illness, with loved ones by his side. He was born in New Castle on November 14, 1937, the youngest son of Harrison T., Sr and Lahoma (Clover) Neel. He attended Chrysler High School […]

Cindy Jo Favorite (6/20/2018) - Cindy Jo Favorite, 59, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2018, following a hard fought battle with brain cancer. She was born on January 20, 1959 to Vernon and Joan Miller and lived her entire life in the Greens Fork and Hagerstown area. She was a 1977 graduate of Hagerstown High School. […]

James L. “Jim” Hall Jr. (6/15/2018) - James L. “Jim” Hall Jr., 75, passed away Thursday morning June 14, 2018 at his home at the Leland Legacy in Richmond, Indiana. Jim was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on April 14, 1943. He has lived his entire life in the Western Wayne community and had worked in maintenance for Lee Cylinder and M.E. […]