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.

Roberta Jo (McDavid) Schuck Roberta Jo (McDavid) Schuck, 59, of Liberty, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 surrounded by family in her home after a 5 year battle with cancer. She was born on June 13, 1960 in Elwood, Indiana, and is one of four children to Billy C. McDavid and Nancy K. (Havens) McDavid. On April […] — (Posted November 20, 2019)

Eileen Elliott NEW CASTLE – Eileen Elliott, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in New Castle, Indiana on Tuesday evening November 19, 2019. A daughter of the late Russell and Rachel (Strauzer) Jenkins, Eileen was born in Connersville, Indiana on April 5, 1947. A homemaker, Eileen raised her family in the Western Wayne community and enjoyed […] — (Posted November 20, 2019)

Nora E. Elza Nora E. Elza, 84, of Richmond passed away with her family by her side November 17, 2019, at Rosebud Village. She was born December 18, 1934, in Hazel Green, Kentucky, to Paul E and Roxie V. Dupree Allen and lived here most of her life. She worked as a seamstress for Nettle Creek Industries and […] — (Posted November 20, 2019)

Darrell Wehrley Darrell Wehrley, 79, of Fort Wright, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home. He was born September 3, 1940 in Eaton, Ohio to the late Harold “Jim” Wehrley and Florence Storer Wehrley. On February 4, 1961 he married Sandra Davis at Hannah’s Creek in Liberty. Darrell was a member of Baron […] — (Posted November 20, 2019)

Gary Lee Shaw Gary Lee Shaw, age 59, of Richmond, passed away Saturday November 16, 2019. He was born in Richmond on January 7, 1960, to James H. Shaw and Barbara Tague Stubeda. He graduated from St. Charles High School in Illinois and had a black belt in martial arts when he was younger. He worked for several […] — (Posted November 20, 2019)

Tyler Edward Lacy Hayes CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Tyler Edward Lacy Hayes, age 33, of Centerville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Alexandria, Indiana. Born June 11, 1986, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edward and Sharon Thompson Hayes, Tyler was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He was a 2004 graduate of Richmond High School. Tyler was a welder. […] — (Posted November 19, 2019)

Joyce E. Henwood CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Joyce E. Henwood, age 86, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at Reid Health. Born August 31, 1933, in Brownsville, Indiana, to William “Fritz” and Agnes Knipp Hofmann, Joyce was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1951 graduate of Connersville High School. Joyce worked with the Centerville-Abington […] — (Posted November 18, 2019)

Ruby Lee Morgan Ruby Lee Morgan, 79, of Connersville, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on November 16, 1939 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to the late Keller Smith and Bertha Hensley Smith. On August 8, 1970 she married Joseph Morgan in Orlando, Kentucky; they were able to spend 41 […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

William T. Day William T. Day, 88, of Liberty, passed away on Novemeber 16, 2019 at Reid health in Richmond. William was born on March 5, 1931 in London, KY, and is one of six children to the late Thomas and Pearl McQueen Day. On August 7, 1954, William married the love of his life and mother of […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Keith Jackson Hofacker Keith Jackson Hofacker, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2019. He was born September 5, 1968, to Stanley and Nona Hofacker in Darke County, Ohio. Keith was a resident of Richmond, and worked as an electrician. He loved fishing, camping, racing, car shows, truck shows, old John Deere tractors and tools. He also […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Robert George Schneider Robert George Schneider, 89, of Carmel, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Sunrise on Old Meridian in Carmel. He was born on January 25, 1930 to Clarence and Eva (Nelson) Schneider in Richmond, Indiana. At a young age, Bob was very athletic and had a passion for sports. He was a leader on […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Marco Raymond “Butch” DeLucio Marco Raymond “Butch” DeLucio was born November 27, 1943, and died November 15, 2019, the youngest child of Marco and Carmela DeLucio, and the brother of Virginia, Nickolas, Catherine, Edith, Antoinette, Phyllis, Ferdinand, Rose, Julian, Paul, Robert, and Lorene Sue. He attended Richmond Community Schools and was a graduate of the Class of 1962. Marco […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Alisha Marie Guffey Alisha Marie Guffey, age 42 a resident of Pershing, Indiana passed away on Monday , November 11, 2019. She was born January 8, 1977 in St. Petersburg, Florida a daughter of Russell Dean and Mary Couch Guffey, She had resided in New Castle and Wayne County, Indiana for many years. After graduation from New Castle […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Richard Donald “Don” Fultz CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Richard Donald “Don” Fultz, age 86, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, November 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 19, 1933, in Millstone, Kentucky, to Burl and Blanche Cloud Fultz Sr., Don lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He served in the United States Air […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Charles Norman Wiley Charles Norman Wiley was born on November 22, 1931 to Charles Edwin and Olive Gloyd Wiley in Rush County, Indiana. He died on November 15, 2019. He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1950 and went to work for American Kitchens and later for Allison’s Manufacturing in Indianapolis. He joined the Air Force in 1951 […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Mary Alice Reichter Mary Alice Reichter, age 81, of Richmond passed away on Tuesday (November 12, 2019) at Reid Hospital. Mary was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 17, 1938, to Harry Lewis and Beatrice Pauline Hyde Butler. She was a former employee of JCPenney’s. Mary enjoyed sitting in the sun and reading books, walking and family get-togethers […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Michael W. Gregory Michael W. Gregory, age 69, a Lewisville, Indiana, resident, passed away on November 13, 2019, at Henry County Community Health. He was born May 19, 1950, in New Castle, a son of Lloyd Hampton and Evelyn Smith Gregory. He was a 1968 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and has lived most of his […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Miranda Alena Haskett Miranda Alena Haskett, age 35, passed away November 10, 2019. She was born June 14, 1984, to Robert and Rena Downing, in Oxford, Ohio. Miranda was a resident of Wayne County. She had the brightest soul ever. She loved to make people smile and laugh; if someone was feeling down she would make sure to […] — (Posted November 17, 2019)

Robert L Merchanthouse Robert L Merchanthouse, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, passed away on November 2, 2019, at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He had had many health challenges over the past year but maintained a positive attitude and sense of humor that we all knew so well. Bob was born on November 13, 1946 […] — (Posted November 15, 2019)

Teresa J. Mills RICHMOND, Ind. – Teresa J. Mills, age 56, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Reid Health. Born May 26, 1963, in Richmond, Indiana, to Carl Lee and Mary Helen Harrison Day, Teresa lived in Richmond and South Bend, Indiana, most of her life. She loved her family, especially her grandkids. Teresa is […] — (Posted November 15, 2019)

Stephanie Jean Marcum Stephanie Jean Marcum 44 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly November 13, 2019 at Reid Health. She was born December 25, 1974 in Richmond to Cecil and Vickie Helton Marcum I and lived here most of her life. She is survived by her mother Vickie Marcum, one son Aven Chase Keeton, one daughter Abigail Chelsey Keeton, […] — (Posted November 15, 2019)

Douglas Earl Wood Douglas Earl Wood, 76, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Sunday November 10th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his wife and children on the annual birth date of the Marine Corps. “He was a legend in his own right, he was a true Marine – he embodied all the characteristics of a true Marine; […] — (Posted November 15, 2019)

Vicki Lynn McDermitt Vicki Lynn McDermitt, 65, of Williamsburg, IN passed away on Monday November 11th at her home after a short battle with cancer. Vicki was loved by many and will be missed by all. Vicki began her work career as a manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken. In the ’80s she was the owner and operator of […] — (Posted November 14, 2019)

Mildred E. Barzacchini Mildred E. Barzacchini, age 101 of Richmond, IN and formerly of New Paris, OH, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her residence. Born on March 18, 1918, in Waterloo, OH, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Ora Myrtle (Caulley) Evans. She had worked at J. C. Penney in Richmond, IN and has […] — (Posted November 14, 2019)

Steven Joseph Swoveland Steven Joseph Swoveland, 63, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Seton Specialty Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on June 11, 1956 to Jackie Eugene and Carolyn Elaine (McCord) Swoveland and was a lifelong resident of the Hagerstown area. Steve was employed as superintendent of New Castle water treatment plant and […] — (Posted November 14, 2019)

Ricky Duane Driskill Ricky Duane Driskill, 59 of Modoc, was surrounded by loved ones at his home when he peacefully went to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Rick was born on January 9, 1960, in Muncie, Indiana to Francis and Juanita (Moore) Driskill. Rick entered the United States Army National Guard in July 1977 then […] — (Posted November 13, 2019)

John Wade “Ben” Isaacs RICHMOND, Ind. – John Wade “Ben” Isaacs, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Reid Health. Born July 31, 1936, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Powell and Edna (Sparks) Isaacs, Ben lived in Richmond most of his life. He retired in 1999 after working for several local manufacturing companies. Ben attended Victory […] — (Posted November 13, 2019)

Mary R. Frasur Snyder Mary R. Frasur Snyder, 83, of Liberty, died Sunday morning, November 10, 2019, at her residence following a brief illness. Mary was a native and lifelong resident of Liberty, born January 6, 1936, the fourth of eight children born to Joseph and Eleanor Schneider Frasur. She was a 1953 graduate of Short High School in […] — (Posted November 13, 2019)

Larry Charles Kegley RICHMOND, Ind. – Larry Charles Kegley, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Reid Health. Born April 12, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ora and Naomi Kegley, Larry lived in Richmond and Morehead, Kentucky, most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School. Larry served in the U.S. Army during […] — (Posted November 13, 2019)

Zachary Fellers Zachary Fellers, age 27 of Winchester passed away Friday (November 8, 2019). He was born in Richmond, Indiana, on May 15, 1992, to Diana Sarten and Dean Fellers. Zach loved rock and roll music, attending concerts with family and friends, and fast cars. He was known as a jokester, but was an awesome uncle and […] — (Posted November 13, 2019)