Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.

Denise Halene Mann Denise Halene Mann, age 61, passed away at Reid Health on Monday, November 25, 2019. She was born May 16, 1958, to Walter Lee Wyatt and Donna Jean Wyatt, in Richmond, Indiana. Denise was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. […] — (Posted November 30, 2019)

L. Gene Stohler L. Gene Stohler of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed away on November 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 91. Gene was born October 29, 1928, to Carl and Dorothy Stohler of Hagerstown, Indiana. He married his high school sweetheart, Norma, and the two shared 63 wonderful years together. Both Gene and […] — (Posted November 30, 2019)

Howard James Hinderliter GREENWOOD, Indiana – Howard James Hinderliter, 97, passed away on November 27, 2019 in Indianapolis. He was born on September 25, 1922, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois to the late Charles L. and Lena (Mauer) Hinderliter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Jean (Jennings); brothers, Rudolph, Charlie, Paul; and sisters, Marie, Katherine, Anna […] — (Posted November 30, 2019)

Lowell Dale Bayes RICHMOND, Ind. – Lowell Dale Bayes, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Reid Health following a long battle with cancer. Lowell was born October 22, 1936, in South Webster, Ohio, to Frank and Rosalie Bayes. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 – 1957. Lowell earned a […] — (Posted November 30, 2019)

John A. Moore II “Coach” John A. Moore II “Coach,” age 38, of Richmond, IN passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born July 13, 1981, in Cincinnati, OH. John was a dedicated Michigan fan; he proudly accomplished obtaining his GED recently; was currently a soccer coach for the Optimist Club ECIYSY Select […] — (Posted November 29, 2019)

Sarah K. Daniels CAMBRIDGE CITY – Sarah K. Daniels, 77, passed away Thursday morning November 28, 2019, at Majestic Care of Connersville. A daughter of the late James Luke and Mary Jane (Hildebrand) Ramey, Sarah was born in Richmond, Indiana, on November 19, 1942. Sarah was a graduate of Centerville High School and has made her home in […] — (Posted November 29, 2019)

Vena Swejkar SPICELAND – Vena Swejkar, 88, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday morning November 28, 2019. A daughter of the late Wesley and Bessie (Smith) Gregory, Vena was born in Monticello, Kentucky, on November 1, 1931. She moved to Indiana in 1952 and lived most of her married life in Henry County. Vena was […] — (Posted November 29, 2019)

Fred L. Wilson Fred L. Wilson Age 71, of Richmond, formerly Fairhaven, went Home Tuesday, November 26, 2019 due to complications with HLH (Lymphoma). He was born August 11, 1948 in Hamilton to the late Avery and Zelma (Nelson) Wilson. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Kenny and Freda […] — (Posted November 29, 2019)

Floyd Kendall “Bo” Hensley Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Floyd Kendall “Bo” Hensley Jr., age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at Reid Health. Born January 29, 1957, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, to Floyd Kendall and Daisy Amburgey Hensley Sr., Bo had lived in Richmond for the past 40 years. He worked at the former Janesville Acoustics. Bo enjoyed […] — (Posted November 27, 2019)

David Charles Stewart Brett and Craig’s dad, David Charles Stewart, age 72 of Lynn, IN died Tuesday (November 26, 2019). David was born in Owensboro, KY to two area schoolteachers, Marion Tracy and Isabel Stewart (later Isabel Cain). David graduated from Richmond High School, Indiana University School of Business and Indiana University School of Law. Before entering law […] — (Posted November 27, 2019)

Hollis Edell Brown Jr. Hollis Edell Brown, Jr., affectionately known as Dell, was born February 16, 1963, in Tuscumbia, AL. Dell was born to parents, the late Hollis Edell Brown Sr. and Josephine Brown. Dell departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2019 after a long illness. Dell accepted Christ and was baptized at […] — (Posted November 27, 2019)

Melissa Renee Carr-Dixon Melissa Renee Carr-Dixon, 58, of Richmond died November 24, 2019, at her home. She was born March 25, 1961, in Richmond to Clarence and Emma Black Carr and lived here all her life. She was a member of The Recovery Church. Survivors include her three daughters Misty (Jeremiah) Cannon, Heather (Leonard) Ligon, and Amber Carr, […] — (Posted November 27, 2019)

Stearl J. Lawson Stearl J. Lawson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Reid Health. He was born on November 16, 1930 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, to Walter and Margarette Jane Thomas Lawson. He married the former Mary Helen Samples on July 21, 1951. They were blessed with three children and 51 years of marriage before […] — (Posted November 27, 2019)

James “Jim” Allen Chandler James “Jim” Allen Chandler, 84, of Hagerstown passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Henry Community Health. He was born August 3, 1935 in Randolph County, Indiana, a son of the late Clarence L. and Mary (Much) Chandler. A veteran of the US Air Force, he served during the Korean War. Jim retired from the […] — (Posted November 26, 2019)

Rev. Robert N. Holland Rev. Robert N. Holland, 83, of Milton, IN passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born on Dec. 24, 1935 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to Barney and Harriet (Bishop) Holland. Bob served Southern Baptists as a missionary in Arkansas and Eastern Indiana. He both started and pastored […] — (Posted November 26, 2019)

Kim Joseph Benson GREENS FORK: Kim Joseph Benson, 62, of Greens Fork, died at his home on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born in Muncie on July 3, 1957, to James Robert and Mary Ann (Fennell) Benson. He moved to Michigan in 1980 and returned to the Greens Fork area in 1991. He was the former owner […] — (Posted November 26, 2019)

William JE “Bill” Coon RICHMOND, Ind. – William JE “Bill” Coon, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Born June 22, 1932, in Wayne County, Indiana, to William A. and Minnie Hatfield Coon, Bill was a life-long resident of Indiana. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Bill worked […] — (Posted November 26, 2019)

Betty Jane Meadows RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty Jane Meadows, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Brookdale Richmond. Born June 6, 1921, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Duane and Ada King McConnell, Betty lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated with a degree in education from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, […] — (Posted November 25, 2019)

Thomas M. “Tom” Roberts RICHMOND – Thomas M. “Tom” Roberts, 73, passed away Saturday morning November 23, 2019 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late E.L. and Jean (Thomas) Roberts, Tom was born in Monticello, Kentucky, on February 21, 1946. A longtime Fayette County resident, Tom has lived in Richmond for the past […] — (Posted November 24, 2019)

Edna Ruth Dean CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Edna Ruth Dean, age 91, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus surrounded by her loving family. Born May 13, 1928, in Kingston, Tennessee, to Burke and Letha Smith Johnston, Edna Ruth lived most of her life in Centerville. She was a 1947 graduate of Centerville […] — (Posted November 24, 2019)

Diane K. Doty HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio – Diane K. Doty, age 69, of Huber Heights, Ohio, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Hospice of Dayton. Born November 26, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert Floyd and Barbara Leona Porter Doty, Diane lived most of her life in Richmond and Dayton. She retired as a department manager from Walmart […] — (Posted November 24, 2019)

Sharon Diane Robbins Sharon Diane Robbins, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday (November 20, 2019). Sharon was born on November 30, 1952, to Dean F. and Ruth Ann Drayer Lester in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Centerville High school in 1971. During her life she was employed in the healthcare field including 23 years at GYN […] — (Posted November 24, 2019)

Ralph “Harold” Swoveland Jr. Ralph “Harold” Swoveland Jr.,70, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, November 21, 2019 in New Castle. He was born on March 16, 1949, in New Castle, the son of Ralph Harold Sr. and Doris J. Swoveland. Harold attended Mooreland Elementary and graduated from Blue River Valley High School in 1968. He […] — (Posted November 23, 2019)

Robert E. Clarkston Robert E. Clarkston, 69, of Richmond, formerly of Liberty, passed away on November 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 4, 1950, in Rushville to the late David Clarkston and Ruby Allen Clarkston. Robert had been a truck driver and worked for Browning Lumber as a logger for over 40 years. In […] — (Posted November 22, 2019)

Crystal Lynn Smith Crystal Lynn Smith, age 53, passed away at her residence on November 12, 2019. She was born July 28, 1966, to James and Clara Snider, in Dayton, Ohio. Crystal was a resident of Wayne County. She loved being outdoors; looking at trees and being in the woods. She leaves to cherish her memory, four children: […] — (Posted November 22, 2019)

Loretta Bell (Woods) Jenkins Loretta Bell (Woods) Jenkins, 96 years-old, went to heaven early Thursday morning, November 21, 2019 at Golden Living Center – Woodlands, Newburgh, Indiana. Loretta was born August 21, 1923 in Richmond, Indiana. Her parents were Albert and Hazel Woods. She said she was a scrawny little thing. Her own grandmother said she wouldn’t live very […] — (Posted November 22, 2019)

Mary A. Caruso Vance Mary A. Caruso Vance, 92, of Connersville, died Tuesday evening, November 12, 2019, at her residence. Mary was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on February 2, 1927, to John William and Mary Cecilia Bryant Busam. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Owensboro and later attended college. Mary and her late husband Antonio M. Caruso […] — (Posted November 21, 2019)

Glenda Jean Olive Glenda Jean Olive passed away at her residence on November 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 22, 1940, to Edgar and Hester Clinger in Milton, Indiana. Glenda had lived in Wayne County all of her life. She was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School. Following graduation, she married her […] — (Posted November 20, 2019)

Terris (Terry) Lee Foust Terris (Terry) Lee Foust, 74, of Richmond, IN, his soul left his body on Sunday morning, November 17, 2019. He is in heaven, laughing and talking to anyone who will listen. Terry was born to Mary Alice and Eldon Foust on June 25,1945. He served with the US Army from 1968 – 1970 and spent […] — (Posted November 20, 2019)

Phyllis Ruth (Chamberlin) Hutson Phyllis Ruth (Chamberlin) Hutson passed away Saturday, November 16 at the Indiana Masonic Home (Compass Park), Franklin, IN. She was born July 23, 1933 in Detroit, MI to Howard and Florance (MacLachlan) Chamberlin. A 1951 graduate of Springfield Township High School, Montgomery County, Erdenheim, PA, she attended Hood College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree […] — (Posted November 20, 2019)