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.

Gary D. Robertson Gary Dwayne Robertson, 58, of Connersville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had been in failing health for the past year. He was born on June 16, 1960 in Rushville, Indiana to Hurbert Dee Robertson and Demia Ruth Brock – both […] — (Posted December 14, 2018)

Robert “Bob” Longnecker CAMBRIDGE CITY- Robert “Bob” Longnecker, 82, passed away Wednesday evening December 12, 2018 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville, Indiana. A son of the late James Edward and Ruby Fern (Rudisell) Longnecker, Robert was born on April 5, 1936 in Cambridge City. A lifelong Cambridge City area resident, Bob served in the United States Army […] — (Posted December 14, 2018)

Malessia J. Bowling Malessia Jane Bowling, 68, of Connersville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at her residence after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 4, 1950 in Connersville, Indiana, to Horace Manley, Jr. of Connersville, Indiana and the late Barbara Jean Manley. She is survived by […] — (Posted December 14, 2018)

Alice C. Lee RICHMOND, Ind. – Alice C. Lee, 86, of Richmond, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born June 17, 1932, in Greenfield, Ind., to Orlando F. and Sarah Collins Ingle, Alice lived in Wayne County most of her life. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1950. Alice was a member of […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

George P. Phillips HAGERSTOWN – George Paul Phillips, 91, a longtime Hagerstown resident, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community, where he had resided for the past several months. He was born in Rockwood, Tenn., on May 10, 1927 to John Guy and Maude (Overstreet) Phillips. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three children, Mark […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

Clyde Toler Clyde Toler, 86, of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. He was born on October 15, 1932, in Lee County, KY to Rollie and Della J. Bowman Toler and had lived most of his life in the Fayette County area. He had worked for 34 years before […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

Allan J Andrews Allan J Andrews, 61, of Winchester, passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born on June 21, 1957, in Winchester, to Lloyd Andrews and Phyllis (Hinshaw) Middleton. Allan attended Winchester Community High School. He retired from the Randolph County Highway Department. Allan enjoyed farming, collecting and working on […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

Anne Hutchinson Hinds Anne Hutchinson Hinds, 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Mrs. Hinds was born in Cambridge City, Indiana, the seventh child of Dorothy M. (Wright) and Ross M. Hutchinson. She was a graduate of Indiana University, Ball State University and Western Kentucky University. Mrs. Hinds taught in Cambridge City and Muncie, Indiana for ten […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

Sherry K. Johnson Sherry K. Johnson, 68, of Cambridge City, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at home. She was born on June 5, 1950, in Haywood, California to Thomas and Kathleen Mae (Fisher) Davis. Sherry grew up in California, then later moved to Ohio and finally came to Cambridge City in 2010. She was a healthcare […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

Mary E. “Babe” Caldwell Mary E. “Babe” Caldwell, 56, of Connersville, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Fayette Regional Health. She was born on October 12, 1962, in Connersville, Indiana, and is the daughter of the late Catherine O’Harra Caldwell and John F. Caldwell. Mary had attended Zion Tabernacle Apostolic Church. She was employed by Benchmark Services […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

Phillip L. Behnen Phillip L. Behnen, 75, of Hagerstown, died Dec. 7, 2018, at Henry County Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Richmond to John and Elizabeth Chamberlain Behnen and lived in Wayne County all his life. He was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School and a 1967 graduate of IU. […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

Trevan James “T-Rev” Winterton Trevan James “T-Rev” Winterton 30 of Hagerstown quieted his inner chaos August 25, 2018. He was born May 23, 1988 in Richmond; he spent his years in the Nettle Creek School District and worked for SugarCreek. He enjoyed all genres of music, while he chilled out in his room and enjoyed playing video games. In […] — (Posted December 10, 2018)

Willis E. Murray Willis E. Murray, 92, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at Reid Health. He was born on Feb. 1, 1926, in Cambridge City to Clark and Mary Mason Murray and had lived all his life in the area. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Willis worked […] — (Posted December 9, 2018)

Virginia B. “Jenny” Dickenson DUBLIN, Ind. – Virginia B. “Jenny” Dickenson, age 89, of Dublin, Indiana, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Golden Living Center – Richmond. Born February 19, 1929, in Wise County, Virginia, to William and Bertha Jane Poff Chandler, Jenny lived most of her life in Centerville. She retired from Pinehurst Nursing Home in 1991 as […] — (Posted December 9, 2018)

Richard Allen “Dick” Brown Richard Allen “Dick” Brown, 70, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Reid Health. He was born in Fountain Inn, SC on January 30, 1948 to Paul Everett and Florence (Queen) Brown. He had resided in the Hagerstown area since 1970. Dick served with the US Army 1968 to 1970. He was a member […] — (Posted December 9, 2018)

Opal Harris Sams Opal Harris Sams, age 70, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018 at her home. She was born in Oneida, KY, to Rich and Helen McDaniel Harris on July 13, 1948. Opal and her husband, the Reverend Marvin Sams, of 55 years, lived in Richmond, IN, for over 30 years. […] — (Posted December 6, 2018)

Alma N. Showalter Alma N. Showalter, 91, of Richmond went home to be with her heavenly Father and the rest of her family Dec. 4, 2018. She was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Richmond to Elmer and Faye Lephart Johnson and lived here all of her life. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She worked […] — (Posted December 6, 2018)

Janice A. (Longworth) Moore Janice A. (Longworth) Moore, age 77, passed peacefully at Reid Hospital on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Born in Middlesboro, KY, to Wilburn and Leona Longworth, she was the eldest of four children. She resided in Richmond, Indiana, most of her life. She worked for various employers (Cox’s Supermarket, Blue Note Restaurant, Avco, and Wayne Works) […] — (Posted December 6, 2018)

Ruthanne Whitton Pierce LEWISVILLE- Ruthanne Whitton Pierce, 76, of Lewisville, passed away at her home on Tuesday evening December 4, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 22, 1942 to the late Gerald M. and Rebecca V. (Locke) Whitton in New Castle, Indiana. Ruthanne was a 1960 graduate of Lewisville High School. She […] — (Posted December 5, 2018)

Marjorie L. Hornbrook RICHMOND, Ind. – Marjorie L. Hornbrook, age 92, of Richmond, Ind., died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born September 16, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Charles Edwin and Marie Shrawder Heywood, Marjorie lived most of her life in Dublin, Indiana, and Eaton, Ohio. She graduated from Earlham College. Marjorie retired from teaching […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Joseph W. Phelps RICHMOND, Ind. – Joseph Wayne Phelps, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, November 23, 2018, at his home. Born February 24, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Joseph “Joe” Phelps and Beatrice Bullard Phelps, Wayne was a resident of Richmond since 1965. He volunteered for the Centerville Youth League, where he was the […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Janet S. Love RICHMOND, Ind. – Janet S. Love, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Reid Health. Born May 14, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Raymond H. and Ruth Anna Ringley Simmermeyer, Janet was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was 1964 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked as a telephone […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Leland L. ‘Lee’ Wilson CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Leland L. “Lee” Wilson, age 90, of Connersville, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. Born June 4, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph G. and Opal M. Skinner Wilson, Lee was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a 1946 graduate of Whitewater […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

John W. Benner Mr. John William Benner, 98, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 24. He was born on November 6, 1920 in Richmond, Indiana to Russell and Mabel Alexander Benner. He attended Richmond High School. Mr. Benner served in the US Navy Seabees from June 23, 1943 to November 12, 1945. He was […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Barbara J. Woolum RICHMOND, Ind. – Barbara Jean Woolum, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, went to Heaven to be with her Lord Friday, November 23, 2018, at her home. Born September 17, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Everett Carl and Marcielle “Marte” Rupe Meyer, Barbara was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

June E. Pierson June E. Pierson, 93, of Richmond, died Nov. 21, 2018, at Reid Health. She was born June 13, 1925, in Richmond to Emil Richard and Mabel Mae Brooks Heath and lived here all her life. She retired from Kemper-Masterbrand. June enjoyed dancing, bowling, flower gardening, fishing, and being outdoors. Survivors include one son, Paul E. […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Jon Hitch Jon Hitch, 76, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, in the comfort of his home. He was born in in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 24, 1942 to Herbert and Virginia Armstrong Hitch, both of whom preceded him in death. Jon was raised in the area of Bainbridge, Indiana and attended Butler […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Benjamin A. “Ben” Grewe Benjamin A. “Ben” Grewe, 77, of Cambridge City passed away on December 1, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born on August 8, 1941 in West City, IL the son of Arthur and Mary (Horn) Grewe and was a 1959 graduate of Connersville High School. He attended Lane Technical Institute in Indianapolis. […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Benjamin A. ‘Ben’ Grewe Benjamin A. “Ben” Grewe, 77, of Cambridge City passed away on Dec. 1, 2018, at Reid Health in Richmond, Ind. He was born on August 8, 1941, in West City, Ill., the son of Arthur and Mary (Horn) Grewe and was a 1959 graduate of Connersville High School. He attended Lane Technical Institute in Indianapolis. […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

William E. ‘Bill’ Russell RICHMOND, Ind. – William E. “Bill” Russell, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at The Springs of Richmond. Born July 21, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to David E. and Marjorie J. Hudson Russell, Bill was a life-long resident of this community. He retired from the Richmond Fire Department in 1998, after […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)