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.
Obituaries - Betty Jane Martin Betty Jane Martin RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty Jane Martin, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born August 1, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elbert Homer and Dorothy Mae Shannon Ramey, Betty was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1941 and attended Earlham […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
Obituaries - Dr. George T. Blakey Jr. Dr. George T. Blakey Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Dr. George T. Blakey Jr., age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 9, 2017, at Friends Fellowship Community. George was born on August 25, 1939, in Beattyville, Kentucky, to George T. and Eulela Lyons Blakey. He received his bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Berea College in Kentucky, earned […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
Ricky Lee Dixon Sr. Ricky Lee Dixon Sr., 65, of Richmond passed away November 1, 2017 at his home after a long illness. He was born October 18, 1952 in Richmond to Monty Owen and Mary Louise Nicholson Dixon and lived here all of his life. He worked for the Pal-Item in printing and shipping; he also delivered school […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
Obituaries - Mandy Marie Gabbard Mandy Marie Gabbard Mandy Marie Gabbard, 34, of Richmond died Sunday October 29, 2017, at her home. She was born November 30, 1982, in Richmond to Angela Foust Firth and Jeffrey L. Gabbard. She formerly worked for Pro Flowers, and was a member of The Lifted Church and 222 Club. Survivors include her daughter Zoe Renee McIntosh, her […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
Doris Ailene (Pass) Raines STRAUGHN, Ind. – Doris Ailene (Pass) Raines, 85, passed away Monday morning October 30, 2017, at the home of her daughter in Straughn. A daughter of Gene and Ruby Clark and Richard and Frances Pass, Doris was born in New Castle, Indiana, on February 25, 1932. She lived most of her life in the New […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
Ida M. Soper Ida M. Soper, 92, of Richmond passed away October 31, 2017, at Arbor Trace. She was born January 2, 1925 in Winber, Pa., to Gabor and Ida Balogh and lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a graduate of Morton High School; and was retired from Belden. She was a member of First […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
Obituaries - Sarah A. Hilbert Sarah A. Hilbert Sarah A. Hilbert, 91, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Reid Health. She was born on August 18, 1926 to Harry and Agnes (Adrian) Shafer and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. For over 30 years, she taught home economics in the Nettle Creek School system. She also owned and […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Joel Evan Stout Joel Evan Stout Joel Evan Stout, 52, of Hagerstown, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, surrounded by his family, following a 1 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was born in New Castle on December 30, 1964 to Murray and Lucille (Belt) Stout and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. Joel […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Glen E. Lawrence Glen E. Lawrence Glen E. Lawrence, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 23, 2017, at his home. Born February 23, 1925, in Peru, Indiana, to Floyd and Daisy Koontz Lawrence, Glen lived most of his life in Richmond. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy on LSM-385. Glen was a real […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Betty Eileen (Paul) Lakes Betty Eileen (Paul) Lakes etty Eileen (Paul) Lakes, formerly of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Monday October 23, 2017. Betty was born April 15, 1931 to the late Alma Mae (Harris) and William Alpheus Paul. She grew up in New Lisbon and graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1949. Betty married Ralph Lakes in Dublin […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Harold L. Sayne Harold L. Sayne RICHMOND, Ind. – Harold L. Sayne, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 29, 2017, at Golden Living Center–Golden Rule. Born February 22, 1929, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, to Robert L. and Stella Jenkins Sayne, Harold lived in Richmond for most of his life. He was a 1947 graduate of Webster High School. Harold […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Lisa E. Clark RICHMOND, Ind. – Lisa Elena Clark, age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Reid Health following a 16-month battle with cancer. Born November 21, 1973, in Richmond, Indiana, Lisa was a life-long resident of this area. She was a 1992 graduate of National Trail High School. Lisa worked for the State […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Sarah A. Hilbert Sarah A. Hilbert HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – Sarah A. Hilbert, 91, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Reid Health. She was born on August 18, 1926 to Harry and Agnes (Adrian) Shafer and was a lifelong resident of the Hagerstown area. For over 30 years, she taught home economics in the Nettle Creek School system. She also […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Jack Edelman Jack Edelman RICHMOND, Ind. – Jack Edelman, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at his home. Born May 22, 1925, in New York, New York, to Abraham and Leah Resnick Edelman, Jack lived in this area most of his life. He graduated from Fort Wayne Central High School in 1952. Jack served in […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Joel E. Stout Joel E. Stout HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – Joel Evan Stout, 52, of Hagerstown, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, surrounded by his family, following a 1 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was born in New Castle on December 30, 1964 to Murray and Lucille (Belt) Stout and was a lifelong resident of the Hagerstown […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Michael Duane McCarty, Jr. Michael Duane McCarty, Jr. Michael Duane McCarty, Jr., 41, of Connersville, died Friday, October 20, 2017, at his residence. A Connersville native, Michael was born August 11, 1976 to Michael D. and Vicki Ledford McCarty and was a 1994 graduate of Connersville High School. He had been employed for several different contractors locally and had worked independently as a […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Betty E. Lakes Betty E. Lakes DUBLIN – Betty Eileen (Paul) Lakes, formerly of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Monday October 23, 2017. Betty was born April 15, 1931 to the late Alma Mae (Harris) and William Alpheus Paul. She grew up in New Lisbon and graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1949. Betty married Ralph Lakes […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Glen E. Lawrence Glen E. Lawrence RICHMOND, Ind. – Glen E. Lawrence, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 23, 2017, at his home. Born February 23, 1925, in Peru, Indiana, to Floyd and Daisy Koontz Lawrence, Glen lived most of his life in Richmond. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy on LSM-385. Glen […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Marilyn J. Rogers Marilyn J. Rogers STRAUGHN – Marilyn J. Rogers, 84, was found passed away at her home in Straughn on Sunday October 22, 2017. Marilyn was born at the home of her grandparents in Cambridge City, Indiana on May 17, 1933. Marilyn graduated in 1951 from Straughn High School where she was a cheerleader. Following high school, Marilyn attended […] — (Posted November 1, 2017)
Obituaries - Jerry Dale Garard Jerry Dale Garard Jerry Dale Garard, age 83 of Lake City, MI, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at his home. Jerry was born September 22, 1934, in Vermillion County, Indiana to Arthur and Dorothy (Ingam) Garard. He married the former Marlene Ann Ford December 16, 1953, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Jerry proudly served in the US Navy Sea […] — (Posted October 25, 2017)
Obituaries - Rebecca Schwegman Wainright Rebecca “Becky” Schwegman Wainright Rebecca “Becky” Schwegman Wainright, 64, of St. Simons Island, GA passed away peacefully at home with family on Thursday, October 19, 2017. A funeral mass will be conducted by Pastor, Msgr. John Kenneally at 2:00 p.m. on Mon., October 23, 2017, at St. Williams Catholic Church, Frederica Rd., St. Simons. A reception will be held […] — (Posted October 25, 2017)
Obituaries - Connie Jean Dickerson Connie Jean Dickerson CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN- Connie Jean Dickerson, 70, born on September 26, 1947 to Robert E. and Audrey (South) Dickerson left us to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 18, 2017 at her home with her partner and her son by her side. Connie grew up in Middletown, Ohio and worked in the Cincinnati […] — (Posted October 25, 2017)
Obituaries - Glen A. “Butch” Bogue Glen A. “Butch” Bogue PERSHING – Glen A. “Butch” Bogue, 71, of Pershing, passed away Thursday afternoon October 19, 2017 at Stonebrooke in New Castle. A son of the late Klein and Thelma (Stewart) Bogue, Glen was born in Connersville, Indiana on November 21, 1945. He moved to Milton when he was three years old and attended Milton School. […] — (Posted October 25, 2017)
Raymond Voil Clevenger Jr. DUBLIN – Raymond Voil Clevenger Jr., 80, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Raymond was born June 21, 1937 in Connersville, Indiana, to the late Raymond and Eva (Pierce) Clevenger. A longtime resident of Connersville, Ray has made his home in the Dublin community since 1978. Mr. Clevenger served his […] — (Posted October 25, 2017)
Obituaries - John G. Clouse John G. Clouse John G. Clouse age 58, went home to be with the Lord at his residence on Sunday morning, October 15, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 13, 1959 to Carmen and Callie Clouse. He lived in Richmond and Centerville areas all his life. John was […] — (Posted October 25, 2017)
Obituaries - James L. Herbolt II James L. Herbolt II James L. Herbolt II, age 27, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 13, 2017. Born June 30, 1990, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, James was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 2010 graduate of Centerville High School. James worked as a sales representative at Watson’s Pool. He enjoyed helping people whether he knew them […] — (Posted October 25, 2017)
Reeda Louise Smelser Booker Mann Reeda Louise Smelser Booker Mann, age 94, of Grand Junction, Colorado, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley Nursing Home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Born January 29, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana, to Claude and Reeda Ridenbaugh Smelser, Reeda was a resident of Wayne County most of her life, moving to Colorado […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - William J. Rogers William J. Rogers William J. Rogers, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 13, 2017, at The Springs of Richmond. Born April 28, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Dorothy Bailey Rogers, Bill was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1960 graduate of Richmond High School. Bill worked as a systems analyst for […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Omer S. Stoltzfus mer S. Stoltzfus, 86, of Hagerstown, died at his home Friday, October 13, 2017.He was born in Lancaster County, PA on May 31, 1931 to Amos L. and Sarah Stoltzfus. Survivors include his wife, Fannie (Byler) Stoltzfus; 4 sons, 3 daughters and 9 siblings. He was preceded in death by a son, a son-in-law and […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Herbert L. Dumford Obituary for Herbert L. Dumford Herbert Leroy Dumford, 81, of Hagerstown, died at Reid Health on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was born in Hagerstown on July 5, 1936 to Ray and Jeannette (Dale) Dumford and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown community. Herb worked in the construction industry. For many years, he […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)