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.

Lila Kay Smith Lila Kay Smith, 62, of Modoc, died Thursday, October 11, 2018, at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital. She was born in New Castle on June 12, 1956 to Gerald and Kathleen (Abernathy) Golliher and was a life long resident of the Modoc area. Lila was a graduate of Union High School and assisted her husband in […] — (Posted October 16, 2018)

Howard LeRoy Mosier Howard LeRoy Mosier, 78 of Centerville passed away Friday October 12, 2018 at Reid Hospital. He was born in New Castle, IN on March 22, 1940 to Gordon and Jennie Johnson Mosier. He graduated from Greens Fork High School in 1958. He enjoyed IU Basketball, golfing, fishing, mushroom hunting, bird watching and feeding his squirrels […] — (Posted October 16, 2018)

Marvin Wilbert Fudge Marvin Wilbert Fudge, 88, of Lynn, IN passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 8, 2018. He was born January 23, 1930 in Wayne County, IN the son of Russell and Edith (Stoops) Fudge. He was a 1948 graduate of Williamsburg High School. Marvin married Joan Thornton August 7, 1949 and built their […] — (Posted October 11, 2018)

Benjamin Morris Hawkins Benjamin Morris Hawkins died October 9, 2018 of non-small cell lung cancer at Reid Health Care. “Let me draw you a picture…” of who our Dad was. When he wanted to get a point across, he often grabbed a pencil and paper and drew a picture. Dad was the seventh child of Oscar and Florence […] — (Posted October 10, 2018)

Toni Ann Benedict Toni Ann Benedict, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born October 29, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Daniel M. and Beulow Coning Wogoman, Toni lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School and a 1965 graduate of Miami […] — (Posted October 10, 2018)

Otis Johnson Otis Johnson, 73, of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1945 In Berea, Kentucky To Millard and Grethel Lakes Johnson and had lived in Cambridge City for many years. He graduated in 1963 in the last graduating class from Whitewater High School. Otis […] — (Posted October 7, 2018)

Annette Marie Wright Annette Marie Wright, 60, of Economy, died at her home on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, following a long illness. She was born in Richmond on September 12, 1958 to Clement and Maxine (Klemann) Kutter and was a life long resident of Wayne County. Annette’s favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren and her pets. […] — (Posted October 5, 2018)

Donna J. Miller Donna J. Miller, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Reid Health. Born January 21, 1950, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Mitchell and Virginia Paul Hummell, Donna lived in this community most of her life. She was a graduate of Oldenburg Academy in Indiana. Donna retired from Richmond Community Schools and […] — (Posted October 4, 2018)

Richard A. “Dick” Hanen Richard A. “Dick” Hanen, 72, of Markle, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018. He was born on December 20, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of the late Frank and Frances (Fisher) Hanen of Hagerstown, IN. Richard was a 1963 graduate of Hagerstown High School and a 1967 graduate of Purdue University in […] — (Posted September 28, 2018)

Ricky Ivan Griffin Ricky Ivan Griffin, age 52 of Spiceland, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at home in Spiceland, Indiana. He was born March 28, 1966 in Rushville, Indiana a son of Rodney and Norma Griffin. He was a graduate of Tri Jr & Sr High School, class of 1984. He was a veteran of the […] — (Posted September 28, 2018)

William Gerome Asher William Gerome Asher age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Reid Health despite battling a long illness on September 27, 2018. He was born June 7, 1949, in Knott County, Kentucky to William and Dyance Asher. Gerome had lived in this area all of his adult life. He attended Centerville High School; and […] — (Posted September 27, 2018)

Lewanna “Lee” Rose Copeland Lewanna “Lee” Rose Copeland, 90, of Cambridge City, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. She was born on October 14, 1927 in Michigan City, IN to Undrel and Hallie V. (Bright) Hubble. Lee graduated in 1946 from Oakland City H.S. in Oakland City, IN and was the […] — (Posted September 27, 2018)

Cecil Derrickson, Jr. Cecil Derrickson, Jr. (Pap) 78, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sept 13, 2018. Jr grew up in Straughn, Indiana and graduated from Straughn High School in 1959. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force. He was employed and retired from Dana Corporation in Hagerstown, Indiana after […] — (Posted September 27, 2018)

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)