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.

David L. Wehrley David L. Wehrley, 54, of Richmond, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born in Richmond on May 24, 1964 to Raoul and Joan (Woolard) Wehrley and lived most of his live in Wayne County. Survivors include 2 children, Jeffery Wehrley (Iaesha) and Sara Wehrley; a granddaughter, Lea Wehrley; 5 […] — (Posted September 27, 2018)

Liam Christian Duncil Liam Christian Duncil, 17, of Centerville died September 25, 2018 at his home. He was born October 12, 2000 in Richmond. He was a member of the Senior Class at Centerville High School. Liam enjoyed video games and cooking. He had great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. Survivors include his mother and step […] — (Posted September 27, 2018)

Gail E. Gibbs Gail E. Gibbs, 79, passed away Friday morning September 21, 2018 at his home in Connersville, Indiana. A son of the late Dewey I. and Irene (Stewart) Gibbs, Gail was born in Dublin, Indiana on February 14, 1939. He was raised in the Dublin/Western Wayne community and has lived most of his adult life in […] — (Posted September 25, 2018)

Robert L. Hurst Robert L. Hurst, 97, of Connersville, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Heritage House of Connersville. He was born in Fayette County, Indiana, on November 18, 1920 to Walter G. and Inez Hurst. He attended Milton grade school and graduated from Connersville High School in 1938. He graduated from Purdue University in 1942. […] — (Posted September 25, 2018)

Harold Marvin Stohler Harold Marvin Stohler, 91, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community, where he had resided for the past several months. Marvin was born in Henry County on February 9, 1927 to Carl and Dorothy (Brumback) Stohler and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. He was a graduate of […] — (Posted September 25, 2018)

Lyda M. Rush Kelley Lyda M. Rush Kelley, 101, was born July 29, 1917, in London, Kentucky, one of twelve children of Joseph and Nannie McDaniel Rush. She attended school in London but was required stay home to help with her family after her mother became ill. Lyda would often accompany her parents in their horse-drawn wagon from London […] — (Posted September 21, 2018)

Cletis E. “Rusty” Gethers Cletis E. “Rusty” Gethers, 93, passed away Wednesday afternoon September 19, 2018 at the home of her daughter near Williamsburg. A daughter of the late Jesse Alan and Eva (Storie) Boggs, Rusty was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 29, 1924. She was a graduate of Centerville High School with the class of 1943. Rusty […] — (Posted September 20, 2018)

Marguerite Miller Marguerite Miller, age 94, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Brookdale Richmond. Born June 24, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Evan James and Edna Marie McMahan Martin, Marguerite was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She graduated from Centerville High School. Marguerite formerly worked at Earlham College, Walled Lake Door Company, and […] — (Posted September 18, 2018)

Robert Lee “Red” Robbins Robert Lee “Red” Robbins, 92, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018, at Reid Health. He was born in Randolph County on December 1, 1925 to Ernest and Marie (Worley) Robbins and lived most of his life in the Lynn area. He was a retired farmer with a love […] — (Posted September 18, 2018)

Merrimen Bentz Merrimen Bentz, 94, Modoc, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. She was born May 2, 1924 in Henry County, Indiana to Otto and Leota Faye (Perry) Niccum. She is survived by six daughters, 18 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and one sister, Betty Hollowell. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Union Chapel United Methodist Church located at […] — (Posted September 18, 2018)

Anthony Neil “Tony” Davis Anthony Neil “Tony” Davis, 55, of Hagerstown, died unexpectedly at his home on September 5, 2018. He was born in New Castle on September 25, 1962 to Robert and Nancy (Chamness) Davis and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Survivors include his father, Robert Davis, a brother, Brad Davis, a daughter, Shawna […] — (Posted September 18, 2018)

Dolores Ann Parkhurst Dolores Ann Parkhurst, 84, passed away Sunday morning September 16, 2018 at her home with her husband and sons at her side. A daughter of the late Carl and Eunice (Baumgartner) Abrams, Dolores was born in New Castle, Indiana on September 4, 1934. She was raised in the New Lisbon community and graduated from high […] — (Posted September 18, 2018)

Chester Rawlings Chester Rawlings, 101, formerly of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, September 9, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community, Richmond, Indiana where he had been a resident for the past six years. One of five children of Earl and Lina Johnson Rawlings, Chester was born in Losantville, Indiana April 14, 1917, […] — (Posted September 13, 2018)

Betty J. Murray Betty J. Murray, 88, of Hagerstown, joined her recently departed husband of 65 years, Herschel, in the presence of their Lord on Wednesday morning, September 12, 2018, following a lengthy bout with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Mooreland, IN on July 2, 1930 to James and Joyce (Lutz) Williams. Betty was a devoted minister’s wife […] — (Posted September 13, 2018)

David L. Scott David L. Scott, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Reid Health. Born April 22, 1938, in Economy, Indiana, to James and Thelma Pilcher Scott, David lived in Wayne County most of his life. He attended Fountain City schools, where he played basketball. David served […] — (Posted September 12, 2018)

Aria Nicole Davis Aria Nicole Davis, of Centerville, Indiana, was taken to Heaven Monday, September 10, 2018, at Reid Health. Aria was born September 10, 2018, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph and Amber Smith Davis. Survivors include her parents; sister, Cheyenne Davis; maternal grandparents, Jay and Kim Smith of Centerville; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Katina Davis of Centerville; […] — (Posted September 12, 2018)

Debra Ann Gregory Debra Ann Gregory 61 of Webster went to be with her Lord and Savior September 10, 2018. She was born October 12, 1956 in Richmond to Harold G. and Martha Sams Gregory and lived in this area all her life. She worked for Benchmark Services and Archer Services in assisted living. She was a member […] — (Posted September 12, 2018)

Gloria A. O’Donnell Gloria A. O’Donnell, age 74, of Richmond died on Sunday (September 9, 2018) at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 10, 1943 to Anthony and Sara Gamber Galli in Richmond, Indiana. She loved small acts of kindness like giving things away to someone in need, helping underprivileged children or donating her time to charity […] — (Posted September 12, 2018)

Raymond Marcus Worden Raymond Marcus Worden, “Modoc”, was born November 25, 1947 in Muncie, IN to the late Raymond and Wanda (Cooper) Worden. Mark ‘Modoc’ Worden ,70, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hagerstown on the morning of September 7th. ‘Modoc’ was a 1966 graduate of Union High School in Modoc, IN. He served his country with […] — (Posted September 11, 2018)

Carolyn Kay Patterson Carolyn Kay Patterson, 77, passed away Thursday evening September 6, 2018 at her lifetime home in Dublin. A daughter of the late Almar J. and Hazel M. (Burner) Patterson, Carolyn was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on September 8, 1940. Carolyn has lived her entire life in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted September 7, 2018)

Phyllis Maxine Gindhart Phyllis Maxine Gindhart was born February 16, 1925 in Randolph County, IN to Guy W. and Estella Burk Cox. She graduated from Lynn High School, Lynn Indiana and lived for many years in Muncie, Indiana where she was employed at Warner Gear Division of Borg-Warner Corporation. Following retirement she moved to Port Charlotte, Florida. She […] — (Posted September 6, 2018)

Donald Loren Bane Donald Loren Bane, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Reid Health after a long battle with cancer. Born August 3, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert Eugene and Geneva Waddell Bane, Don lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1965 graduate […] — (Posted September 6, 2018)

Vance Van Winkle Vance Van Winkle, 45, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 4 at Reid Health. Vance was born on January 30, 1973 in Winchester, Indiana to Arnold and Rosella Van Winkle. He was a 1991 graduate of Hagerstown High School and earned an Associates Degree from ITT Technical Institute. Vance was an Electrical Engineering Tech in […] — (Posted September 5, 2018)

Barbara J. Finley Barbara J. Finley, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 3, 2018, at Maple Park Village in Westfield. Born July 31, 1928, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Simon and Edith Dale Fowler, Barbara was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School. Barbara was a member of […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Andrew (Andy) Michael Sallee Andrew (Andy) Michael Sallee, age 39, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Thursday, August 30, 2018, at his residence in Largo, Florida. Born December 4, 1978 he was the fifth of five children born to the late Robert Sallee and Anna Margaret Scott Sallee in Connersville. A graduate of Cambridge City Lincoln High School, […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Vicky Marie Basler Vicky Marie Basler, 67, of Lynn, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Hospice, following a 3 year battle with Sezary Syndrome (cancer). Vicky was born in Richmond on August 13, 1951 to Joe and Beulah Mae (Oler) McMillan. She was a 1969 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She was active […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Donna Jean Calkins Donna Jean Calkins, 85, passed away Sunday morning August 26, 2018 at her home in rural Milton. A daughter of the late Donald and Winifred (Bryan) Thistlethwaite, Donna was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 11, 1932. She was a graduate of Richmond High School with the class of 1950 and lived in Santa Barbara, […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Juanita M. Summers Juanita M. Summers, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, August 31, 2018, at Reid Health. Born July 4, 1934, in Bethel, Indiana, to Homer and Florence Freeman Coleman, Juanita was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She worked at Bergs Photo Finishing and in the cafeteria of Rose Hamilton School. Juanita was a foster […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Judith Kay Turner Judith Kay Turner, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Reid Health. Born November 18, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roy Lee and Lorene Elizabeth Cronin Parker, Judy was a 1958 graduate of Centerville High School. She worked at AVCO for 9 years in electronic assembly and then in private duty […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Raymond E. Ballinger Raymond E. Ballinger, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio. Born December 5, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frederic E. and Iris M. Miller Ballinger, Ray was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Ray formerly worked in maintenance […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)