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.

Mary J. Winters RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary J. Winters, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 14, 1943, in New Paris, Ohio, to Henry C. and Nellie Ramsey Veach Jr., Mary lived in Richmond most of her life. She served as a cafeteria worker for Richmond […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Audrey I. Burdsall Audrey I. Burdsall, age 94, of Richmond passed away Thursday (November 28, 2019) at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born in Middletown, Ohio, on January 19, 1925, to Irving and Naomi Barnes Greene. Audrey moved to Preble County at a young age and graduated from Dixon-Israel High School in 1944. She was a resident […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Darrell Dean Norman Darrell Dean Norman, 70, commonly known as Buddy, of Modoc, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 30, 2019, following an extended illness at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. He was born July 7, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana the son of Russell Glen and Eva Elizabeth (Scott) Norman. He was a 1967 […] — (Posted December 2, 2019)

Michael P. Makovic RICHMOND, Ind. – Michael P. Makovic, age 46, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike was born March 28, 1973, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George Stephen and Colleen Faith Kruse Makovic. He was a 1991 graduate of Fort Wayne Northrop High School and […] — (Posted December 2, 2019)

Debra J. Adams Debra J. Adams, 66, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly December 1, 2019, at Reid Hospital. She was born July 26, 1953 in Richmond to Robert Eugene and Mary Louise Clark Adams and lived here most of her life. She was a former longtime member of Oak Park Church and a current […] — (Posted December 2, 2019)

Willis W. Ray Willis W. Ray, 71, of Milton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019, following an extended battle with dementia. He was born on January 7, 1948, to Glen and Estella Frances Ray at home in Barnardsville, North Carolina. He attended Anderson School in Barnardsville through 8th grade and graduated from North Buncombe High School […] — (Posted December 1, 2019)

Martha Jean Shafer EATON, Ohio – Martha Jean Shafer, age 89, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond after a brief illness. Jean was born March 11, 1930, near Jacksonburg, Indiana, to Burlist and Ruby Moyer. She graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1948. Jean married Ralph Shafer on August […] — (Posted December 1, 2019)

Delores M. Neuman Delores M. Neuman, 91, of Connersville, passed away early Saturday morning, November 30, 2019, at Heritage House of Connersville. The only child of the late Lewis and Blanche Bouza Metzger, Delores was born in Flint, Michigan on November 12, 1928, and graduated from Northern High School in Flint with the class of 1946. Always having […] — (Posted December 1, 2019)

Nicholas Jon Stanley FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. – Nicholas Jon Stanley, age 19, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Friday, November 29, 2019. Born January 4, 2000, in Richmond, Indiana, to Andrew H. and Amy Boyce Stanley, Nick was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He was a 2018 graduate of Northeastern High School. As a junior and senior […] — (Posted November 30, 2019)

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)