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.

Marjurie Rizaldo Cravens Marjurie Rizaldo Cravens, age 49, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, October 28th, 2024 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She was born on September 2nd, 1975 in Cabadbaran City, Philippines. Marjurie loved cooking and sharing a meal with her family and friends; she enjoyed gardening and shopping; she loved her family very […] — (Posted October 30, 2024)

Patricia Fulton Patricia Ellen (Cowan) Fulton, 76, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2024, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in New Castle due to complications from a stroke. She was born March 12, 1948, in New Castle as the eldest daughter of Claude and Mary (Glynn) Cowan. Patricia enjoyed nature, animals, arts & crafts, and […] — (Posted October 30, 2024)

Harriett Ann Marquis Harriett Ann Marquis, 82, of Boston, Indiana, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 2, 1942, in Portland, Indiana, to Louis and Zora Green. Harriett was spunky and loved to laugh. She was employed with the United States Postal Service as Postmaster for […] — (Posted October 30, 2024)

Richard Lee Shank Richard Lee Shank, age 92, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He is survived by his wife Mary M. Brewer Shank of Eaton; daughter Cheryl Lynn (Shank) Jordan of Belgrade, MT; grandchildren Ashley Lynn (Suding) Klinker of Cincinnati, OH, Allison Michelle Suding of Dallas, TX, John David Suding of Cincinnati, OH, […] — (Posted October 30, 2024)

Shirley Henshaw LEWISVILLE- Shirley Ann Taylor – Henshaw, 90, of Lewisville, passed away October 28, 2024. She was born July 29th, 1934, in Vincennes, Indiana, the only child of the late Lowell and Margaret (Lehman) Taylor. Shirley grew up on a farm in Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana. She graduated from Owensville High School in 1952 and De […] — (Posted October 29, 2024)

Darrel Lee Chenoweth Sr. RICHMOND IN.- Darrel Lee Chenoweth Sr., 82, passed away on October 19, 2024, while vacationing abroad. Born November 6, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of Norman Dale and Josephine Marie Chenoweth (Simons). He married Susan Kay Hollinger on September 14, 1963, and enjoyed fifty-five years of marriage preceding her death. After graduating […] — (Posted October 29, 2024)

Virgil Sayers Virgil O. Sayers, 68, of Connersville, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Reid Health Richmond. One of six children of Virgil Oscar and Doris Flitcraft Sayers, Virgil was born January 20, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio and attended Connersville High School. Virgil found enjoyment in the simple things, like fixing tractors and cars, reading his […] — (Posted October 29, 2024)

Delores Shim Delores C. “Dutch” Shim, 92, passed away on October 26, 2024, after a brief illness, in Parker City, Indiana. Delores (Preger) Johnson Shim was born February 15, 1932, to the late John and Eva (Scheer) Preger in Pinconning, MI. Her husbands Charles Johnson and Joseph Shim preceded her in death, as well as her siblings […] — (Posted October 29, 2024)

Marilyn Schambers Marilyn J. Schambers, 92, of Milton, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bentonville on June 28, 1932 to Carl and Viola (Lamberson) Snyder and lived her entire life in this area. Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of Milton High School and was quite an […] — (Posted October 28, 2024)

Richard L. Minnick Richard Lee Minnick, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 27 at 1108 am. Richard leaves behind his loving wife of 23 years Marilyn (Bell) Minnick. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill Minnick, Sisters Bonnie Minnick, Nancy Benz and a grandson Zachary Cox. Richard was loved […] — (Posted October 28, 2024)

Sharon Y. Asher Sharon Y. Asher, age 70, of Gratis, OH passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born July 21, 1954 in Dayton, OH to Robert Worley and the late Zellia (Combs) Worley. Sharon retired from Miami University. She loved riding motorcycles and driving fast cars. She lived life to the […] — (Posted October 28, 2024)

Gene Crawford Edwin Gene Crawford, 84, of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, October 27, 2024 at his residence. One of five children of William and Gladys Russell Crawford, Gene was born November 29, 1939 in Brownsburg and graduated from New Winchester High School with the class of 1958. Gene married the former Kathleen Gillian “Gill” Rivis in […] — (Posted October 28, 2024)

Henry A. Ripberger Henry Albert Ripberger Henry Albert Ripberger, 86, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 24th. He was born on June 27th, 1938, at home in Milton, Indiana, to the late Ethel (Simmermeyer) Ripberger and Joseph Ripberger. Henry graduated from Milton High School in 1956. In 1978, Henry married Beth McKechnie, and together they […] — (Posted October 28, 2024)

Linda Pardo Linda Pardo, 82, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on October 26, 2024. View full obituary — (Posted October 28, 2024)

Benny A. Davis Benny A. Davis, 83, of New Castle, Indiana passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Saturday, October, 19 2024. He was born in New Castle August 12, 1941 in New Castle to the late Arthur and Louise (Duncan) Davis.Benny was employed as a tool and die maker for Ready Corporation in Connersville and Hart-Up Corporation […] — (Posted October 28, 2024)

Kristen L Bowermaster Kristen L. Bowermaster, age 43, of Eaton, Ohio died at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born on May 30, 1981 in Richmond, Indiana. She was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School. Kristen was known for her sense of humor and loved to go swimming. She really enjoyed spending her summers at the […] — (Posted October 28, 2024)

Bonnie Grewe Bonnie J. Grewe, 81, of Cambridge City, passed away at Ambassador Health Care on Saturday October 26, 2024. She was born on January 2, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana to Wm. Lloyd and V. Evangeline (Carter) Craig and lived her entire life in this area. Bonnie was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School and on […] — (Posted October 27, 2024)

Myron Higgins Myron Higgins, age 89, of Centerville died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday October 25, 2024, at Reid Hospital. He was born in Centerville, Indiana on May 9, 1935, to Fred and Alice Wissler Higgins and had lived in the area most of his life. Myron graduated from Centerville High School in 1953 […] — (Posted October 27, 2024)

Edwin C. “Robbie” Robinson Edwin C. “Robbie” Robinson, 89, of New Castle, passed away Friday afternoon, October 25, 2024, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born on July 10, 1935, in Renick, West Virginia, a son of the late George and Gertrude (Mueller) Robinson. Robbie grew up on the Robinson Family Dairy Farm and graduated […] — (Posted October 26, 2024)

Sandra Zook CAMBRIDGE CITY – Sandra Sue Zook, 86, passed away Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 at her home. A daughter of the late William and Mary Eleanor Stokes, Sandra was born on July 25th, 1938 in Lewis, Indiana. She graduated from Straughn High School with the class of 1956. Sandra worked as a reading tutor at the […] — (Posted October 26, 2024)

Tyla Dee Watson Tyla Dee Watson, 54, joined her younger brother, Brandon, and her mother, Lois, in Heaven on October 23, 2024. Tyla had a servant’s heart and View full obituary — (Posted October 26, 2024)

Bob Dillman Robert R. "Bob" Dillman, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday morning, October 24, while surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born to George Alexander, Jr. & Pearl May Wolfenbarger Dillman in Richmond, Indiana on October 12, 1934. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. […] — (Posted October 26, 2024)

Jennifer Elaine McQuiddy Jennifer Elaine (Riddle) McQuiddy, 52, of Smithville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She was born June 27, 1972 in Muncie, Indiana to Gordon and Carolyn (Phelps) Riddle. Jennifer was a 1990 graduate of Blue River High School where she played volleyball, basketball and track. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where she […] — (Posted October 25, 2024)

Barbara Dillman Barbara J. Dillman, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday October 24, 2024 at Reid Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1938, in Monterey, Tennessee, to John C. and Artie Mae (Walker) Willis. Barbara and her family moved to Milton, Indiana in 1953 and she was a 1956 graduate of Milton High School. On […] — (Posted October 25, 2024)

Ruth Fear Ruth A. Fear, 61, of New Castle, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home after a 7-year battle with cancer. She was born June 13, 1963, in Chicago, IL to the late George J. and Ellen E. Murray nee Oberfell. Ruth grew up on the south side of Chicago as […] — (Posted October 25, 2024)

Anna Elizabeth “Beth” Dick Anna Elizabeth “Beth” Dick, 103, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2024, at the Willows of New Castle. She was born on January 9, 1921, in Luretha, KY, a daughter of the late William M. and Anna (Richardson) Benge. In 1940, Beth married her beloved husband, […] — (Posted October 25, 2024)

Luther Allen Luther Allen, 83 of Richmond, Indiana, was born on September 15, 1941, to the late Linville and Ada Allen in Magoffin County, KY. He went View full obituary — (Posted October 25, 2024)

Robert Anthony Phipps Robert Anthony Phipps, 69 of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on October 1, 1955 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin and Bonnie Marie (Potter) Phipps, Jr. Anthony was employed at Fulmer Supermarkets in Springfield, Ohio for 33 years and Save […] — (Posted October 24, 2024)

Belinda May Harris-Ferguson Belinda May Harris-Ferguson, 83, of Spiceland went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. She was born December 17, 1940 in Kingsville, Ontario to the late Manley and Merva (Geauvreau) Gillett. Belinda and her husband, Bryce spent most of their […] — (Posted October 24, 2024)

Buster Jack Roberts Buster (Jack) Roberts, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 9, 1950 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Jack and Ruth (Benge) Roberts. Buster attended school at Arlington and then graduated in 1968 from La Salle High School. He […] — (Posted October 24, 2024)