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.
Norma Rodefer Deaton Norma Rodefer Deaton, 87, of Richmond died Wednesday November 8, 2017 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born July 10, 1930, in Darke County, Ohio, where she was raised, to Homer and Winnie Radford Daugherty and lived here most of her life. She was a homemaker and formerly worked for Belden Corporation. She […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
J.C. Quillen HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – John Charles “J.C.” Quillen, 28, of Hagerstown, died Monday, November 6, 2017. He was born in Richmond on August 30, 1989 to Jeff and Jackie (Witten) Quillen and was a life long resident of Wayne County. He enjoyed fishing and baseball. In addition to his parents, survivors include a son, Kaden Blair […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Obituaries - Shirley A. Weber Shirley A. Weber HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – Shirley Ann Willison Weber, 81, of Hagerstown, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Warnock, OH on January 26, 1936 to Thomas and Inez (McGilton) Willison. She lived in California and Ohio before moving to the Hagerstown area 53 years ago. […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Obituaries - Gloria Bicknell Gloria Bicknell MILTON- Gloria Bicknell, 57, passed away at her home in Milton early Monday morning November 6, 2017. A daughter of the late John E. and Phyllis J. (Glisson) Grubbs, Gloria was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 15, 1960. Gloria grew up in the Jacksonburg community. She and her family moved to Hagerstown where […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Obituaries - Marvin Roth Railsback Marvin Roth Railsback CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Marvin Roth Railsback, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, at his home. Born October 24, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, to Marvin Albert and Evelyn Maxine Bertsch Railsback, Marvin was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He attended Germantown Elementary and Centerville High School. Marvin was a […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Obituaries - Jewel Feaster Jewel Feaster CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind – Jewel Feaster, age 80, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Saturday, November 4, 2017, at her home. Born January 10, 1937, in Rose Hill, Virginia, to Thomas and Effie Wooten Rainwater, Jewel was the 10th of 14 children. She lived in Wayne County for most of her life. Jewel retired from MasterBrand […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Charles E. Ferguson RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles E. Ferguson, age 65, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at his home. Born November 28, 1951, in Lexington, Kentucky, to William Dugan and Evelyn Joyce Woolums Ferguson, Charlie lived in this community most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army. Charlie retired from NSK in December […] — (Posted November 15, 2017)
Obituaries - Tyler Wade Blevins Tyler Wade Blevins Tyler Wade Blevins, 23, a resident of New Castle and formerly of Hagerstown passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 23, 1994 in Henry County. Tyler attended New Castle and Hagerstown schools and graduated with honors from the Excel Center in Richmond in 2016. He was employed at […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
Obituaries - Robert Eugene Hall Robert Eugene Hall Robert Eugene Hall, 83, of Connersville, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at The Springs of Richmond. A son of Carl and Helen Schroy Hall, Robert was born on May 19, 1934, in Kitchel, Indiana. He graduated from Williamsburg School with the class of 1952. Following graduation, Robert joined the United States Army where […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
Obituaries - Clarence “Cecil” Weatherly Jr. Clarence “Cecil” Weatherly Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Clarence “Cecil” Weatherly Jr., age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully Saturday, November 4, 2017, at his home. Born February 17, 1933, in Scottsdale, Virginia, to Clarence Cecil and Orpha Neveda Stearns Weatherly Sr., Cecil served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1995 from Dana Corporation/Perfect Circle […] — (Posted November 8, 2017)
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)