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 - 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)
Obituaries - David H. Robling David H. Robling David H. Robling, 81, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2017. He was born on September 12, 1936 in Hudsonville, Indiana. He was the son of Arthur and Ruth Robling (Evans). David attended Centerville Church of the Nazarene and was a resident of Dublin, Indiana where he enjoyed collecting eagle figurines, watching […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Mary Elizabeth Holcomb Mary Elizabeth Holcomb, 101 years old, passed away peacefully at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville on Saturday morning October 7, 2017. A daughter of the late George and Crystal (Lannerd) Myers, Mary was born in Jacksonburg, Indiana on August 6, 1916. Formerly of Knightstown, Mary was a longtime resident of Hagerstown and was a graduate Hagerstown […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Garrett D. Roberts II Garrett D. Roberts II CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Garrett D. Roberts II, age 50, of Centerville, died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack Thursday, October 12, 2017, at his home. Born June 21, 1967, in Richmond, to Garrett D. and Janice L. Roberts, Garrett was a life-long resident of this community. Garrett was a graduate of Centerville High School, Class […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - José Candelaria José Candelaria CENTERVILLE, Ind. – José Candelaria, age 47, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Indianapolis. Born October 22, 1969, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, to Reynaldo and Leonilda Candelaria, José came to the United States in his early 20s. He was a member of the Wayne County community for the past 11 years and […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Donald Edward Ebacher Donald Edward Ebacher RICHMOND, Ind. – Donald Edward Ebacher, age 87, of Richmond, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Born November 9, 1929, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, to Cleophas and Leah Bourque Ebacher, Don had lived in this community since 1967. He was a 1947 graduate of Amesbury High School. Don served in […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Leonard L. Shaffer Jr. Leonard L. Shaffer Jr. Leonard L. Shaffer Jr. 72 went to be with the Lord October 13, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 16, 1945 to Leonard and Velma (Wright) Shaffer Sr. He was a member of the Laborers Union Local #1047 and then transferred to the Operators Union Local #103. He […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Melvin R. Harmeyer Melvin R. Harmeyer PERSHING, IND. – Melvin R. Harmeyer, 79, of Pershing passed away Tuesday evening, October 10, 2017, at Reid Hospital, following a brief illness. One of six children born to Edward and Matilda “Tillie” Laker Harmeyer on March 3, 1938, in Batesville, Indiana. He attended St. Gabriel School and was a 1956 graduate of Milton High […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - William E. “Bill” Moistner William E. “Bill” Moistner NEW CASTLE – William E. “Bill” Moistner, 84, passed away Wednesday morning October 11, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. A son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Rogers) Moistner, Bill was born at home in rural Cambridge City, Indiana on March 27, 1933. Bill graduated from Bentonville High School in 1951. Bill liked […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Mary Elizabeth Holcomb Mary Elizabeth Holcomb HAGERSTOWN – Mary Elizabeth Holcomb, 101 years old, passed away peacefully at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville on Saturday morning October 7, 2017. A daughter of the late George and Crystal (Lannerd) Myers, Mary was born in Jacksonburg, Indiana, on August 6, 1916. Formerly of Knightstown, Mary was a longtime resident of Hagerstown and was a […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Pamela Blair Pamela Blair Pamela Blair, age 73, of Rushville, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, October 7, 2017 at Rush Memorial Hospital, of Rushville. She was born September 9, 1944 to Preston and Catherine (Janson) Darte in Patterson, New Jersey. Pamela was a compassionate, loving, kind woman. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Julia M. Downs Julia M. Downs INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Julia M. Downs, age 90, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Willow Lake Place in Indianapolis. Born May 22, 1927, in Centerville, Indiana, to Omer and Iva McClerney Crowe, Julia lived in this community most of her life. She retired from Belden in 1993, after 34 years of […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Berniece Stoops Berniece Stoops LEWISVILLE – Berniece Stoops, 90, passed away Sunday afternoon October 8, 2017 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. A daughter of the late Mitchell and Bonnie (Jasper) Wesley, Berniece was born in Kingby, Kentucky on May 15, 1927. Berniece moved to Lewisville, Indiana when she was six years old. She was a graduate […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)