Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Norman Manlove Norman Manlove, 84, graduated into Heaven early Sunday morning July 8, 2018 at Reid Hospital where he had been for a week. Norman had been in poor health for 15 years, having dialysis for 9 years. He had been a resident of Caroleton Manor since December. Born on September 19, 1933 to the late Robert […] — (Posted July 11, 2018)

Geneva F. Brewer Geneva F. Brewer, age 93 of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Heritage House in Connersville. Born in Liberty, Indiana on December 14th, 1924, she is the daughter of the late Ralph M. Muddell and Cynthia Edna Davis. She worked at Connersville Casket Company for 21 years as a seamstress. She then […] — (Posted July 10, 2018)

Michael Forrest Darter Michael Forrest Darter, 67, of Dublin passed away Friday morning July 6, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Forrest “Boots” and Darlene V. (Petersohn) Darter, Michael was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 20, 1951. Mickey graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. He had […] — (Posted July 10, 2018)

Norman Oakes Sr. Norman Oakes Sr., 85, of Dublin, passed away at his residence Sunday evening, July 8, 2018 surrounded by his family. Norman was born March 20, 1933 in Stanford, Kentucky to the late James and Cora (Judd) Oakes. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Norman was stationed in Germany as a […] — (Posted July 10, 2018)

Syble O. Conley Syble O. Conley, 89, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wed. July 4, 2018 at home. She was born on Nov. 16, 1928 in Victoria, Arkansas to Rube K. and Reba B. (Crouch) Qualls. Syble graduated in 1947 from Keiser H.S. and then from Business College in Memphis, TN. After Business College, Syble and her […] — (Posted July 5, 2018)

Nancy Andrew Nancy Andrew, 80, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born on September 23, 1937, to Charles and Irene Rose (Emerick) Conway in Jacksonburg. She and her husband, Curtis Andrew, married on December 27, 1955. Nancy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Curtis; […] — (Posted July 5, 2018)

Max “Bud” W. Rhodus Max “Bud” W. Rhodus, 76, a lifelong Hagerstown resident, passed away Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018, at Reid Health, Richmond. One of three children of Norman Ramsey and Helen Eva Favorite Rhodus, Max was born on November 16, 1941. On June 30, 1963, Max married the former Connie Elwood in Cambridge City, Indiana. Mrs. Rhodus […] — (Posted July 5, 2018)

Doris G. Rawlings Doris G. Rawlings, 98, of Connersville passed away early Saturday morning, June 30, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community, Richmond. One of four children of Burley and Bertha Wyne Conwell, Doris was born in Modoc, Indiana on December 2, 1919, and graduated from Moreland High School. On April 7, 1939, she married Chet Rawlings at her […] — (Posted July 5, 2018)

Rebecca R. Howard Rebecca R. Howard, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 2, 2018, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Born May 13, 1938, in Estill County, Kentucky, to George M. and Myrtle P. Ball Ross, Rebecca lived in Wayne County most of her life. She formerly worked at Kemper Cabinets. Rebecca will be dearly missed by […] — (Posted July 5, 2018)

Raymond E. “Ray” Ramsey Raymond E. “Ray” Ramsey, 64, of Richmond died July 3, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 7, 1953 in Richmond to James and Lorretta Jamison Ramsey and lived here most of his life. He was the owner/broker of Whitewater Valley Realty. He was a member of the Richmond Board of […] — (Posted July 5, 2018)

Nancy Andrew Nancy Andrew, 80, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born on September 23, 1937, to Charles and Irene Rose (Emerick) Conway in Jacksonburg. She and her husband, Curtis Andrew, married on December 27, 1955. Nancy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Curtis; […] — (Posted July 3, 2018)

Judith M. King Hamm Judith M. King Hamm, age 83, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, July 2, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born May 11, 1935, in Centerville, Indiana, to Kermit and Pansie Plummer King, Judy was a life-long resident of Centerville. She grew up on the King family farm and was a 1953 graduate of Centerville High School. After […] — (Posted July 3, 2018)

Dorothy V. Bickel Dorothy V. Bickel, 96, formerly of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Jacksonville, TX. She was born in Lerna, IL on February 14, 1922 to Logan and Hazel (Alfred) Scott. Dorothy moved to Cambridge City with her husband Don and their young family in 1944. She soon found a job as […] — (Posted June 29, 2018)

Rose Elaine Daugherty Rose Elaine Daugherty, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Reid Health. Born August 13, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Earl and Betty June Ramsey Whalen, Rose was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School. Rose was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Veterans […] — (Posted June 29, 2018)

Vernon Sparks Vernon Sparks, 83, of Milton, passed away early Thursday morning June 28, 2018 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. A son of the late Green and Emma (Boggs) Sparks, Vernon was born in Sand Gap, Kentucky on April 26, 1935. Vernon has lived in the Milton community since 1965. He worked as a tree trimmer […] — (Posted June 29, 2018)

Robert C. O’Neill Robert C. O’Neill, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Rawlins House Health & Living Community in Pendleton, Indiana. Born November 7, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas A. and Ruby J. Converse O’Neill, Robert was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1947 graduate of Centerville High School. […] — (Posted June 29, 2018)

Shellie Renee Rigney-Orr Shellie Renee Rigney-Orr, 45, moved to heaven on June 26, 2018. She passed peacefully as she crossed from earth to heaven while being sung to as she was surrounded by her family at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Her suffering and struggles have ended. Born to Gene and Marcia (Quesenberry) Rigney in New Castle, Indiana […] — (Posted June 29, 2018)

Richard Dwight Swejkar Richard Dwight Swejkar, 87, passed away at his home west of Lewisville on Wednesday June 27, 2018 with his family at his side. A son of the late Frank and Adel (Horde) Swejkar, Richard was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin on October 29, 1930. He has been a Henry County resident since 1954. Richard was […] — (Posted June 29, 2018)

Gloria Woolwine Gloria Woolwine, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born July 2, 1928, in Lick Fort, West Virginia, to Boyde and Mary Bibb Canterbury, Gloria lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a cafeteria worker for Centerville-Abington Schools. Gloria was a member of First Church of God […] — (Posted June 27, 2018)

Joseph R. “Joe” Erlewein Joseph R. “Joe” Erlewein, 45, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon June 25, 2018. Joe was born in Connersville, Indiana on February 8, 1973. The youngest of 4 children born to David R. and Rita F. (Willhelm) Erlewein, Joe’s first major achievement in life was being voted the 1973 Prettiest Baby at the Fayette County Free […] — (Posted June 27, 2018)

Irene Marie Mendenhall Masters Irene Marie Mendenhall Masters, 98, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 22, 2018. Irene was born in Economy on May 2, 1920 to Luna Guy and Mabel (Hunnicutt) Mendenhall. She married Earl Masters, Sr. on May 23, 1941 and they had four children. She leaves to […] — (Posted June 24, 2018)

Joe Davidson Joe Davidson, 40, passed away Thursday morning June 21, 2018 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. Joe was born in New Castle on September 11, 1977. He attended elementary school in Hagerstown and was a 1996 graduate of Tri High School. Joe lived most of his life in the Straughn community and had […] — (Posted June 24, 2018)

Delbert Vickers Jr. Delbert Vickers Jr., 62, passed away Thursday June 21, 2018 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. Junior was born in Richmond, Kentucky on April 9, 1956. Junior and his family moved to Indiana when he was 7 years old. He was raised in the Dublin community and has lived most of his life in Wayne […] — (Posted June 24, 2018)

James Martin Head James Martin Head, 63, a long time Hagerstown resident, died Thursday, June 20, 2018 at Pine Knoll Rehab, Winchester, where he had resided for the past several months. Jim was born in New Castle on April 13, 1955 to Willard and Jean Ann (Hamilton) Head. Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Federico (Matt) of Kettering, OH; […] — (Posted June 22, 2018)

Megan Elizabeth Harris Megan Elizabeth Harris, 29 of Richmond, Indiana and formerly of Eaton, Ohio, died suddenly, Monday, June 18, 2018 in Lanier Township, Preble County, Ohio due to an auto accident. Megan was born on August 24, 1988 in Oxford, Ohio. A devoted wife and mother, Megan loved to craft, swim and spend time with her family […] — (Posted June 21, 2018)

Mary Katherine Wise Baker Mary Katherine Wise Baker 54 passed away at her home in Centerville after a rough battle with cancer. Kathy was born May 24, 1964 in Richmond, the daughter of Goldie Tinell and Fletcher Wise. Kathy loved doing things outdoors. She loved to garden, specifically planting flowers. She enjoyed traveling and going to see concerts with […] — (Posted June 21, 2018)

Curtis O. Hensley Curtis O. Hensley, 96, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on October 17, 1921, in Grays Knob, Kentucky – the son of Daniel Hensley and Nicie Brittain Hensley. During World War II, he joined the United States Army in July 1942, […] — (Posted June 21, 2018)

Gary Gregory Gary Gregory, 71, passed away at Reid Health on June 17, 2018. He was born on April 3, 1947, to William and Mary Gregory in Hamilton, Ohio. Gary lived in Wayne County most of his life. He enjoyed fishing. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, son: Gary Gregory Jr.; daughters: Casey Gregory, Michell […] — (Posted June 20, 2018)

Kathryn J. Mahuron Kathryn J. Mahuron, 87, a lifelong Connersville resident passed away Monday afternoon, June 18, 2018. One of five children of Evan and Della Cline Best, Kathryn was born in Connersville on August 15, 1930, and graduated from Connersville High School. On August 6, 1950, Kathryn married Morrison P. Mahuron, Sr. Mr. Mahuron preceded her in […] — (Posted June 20, 2018)

Shunion Lee Griffin Shunion Lee Griffin, 41, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018. He was born on May 18, 1977, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer Griffin Jr. and Connie Sidell Bissonnette. He enjoyed fishing and riding his bicycle. He loved music and took it everywhere with him. Shunion was close to his family, especially his […] — (Posted June 20, 2018)