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.

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)

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)