Dick Maxwell

 

Richard "Dick" Arlen Maxwell, 84, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1940 in Lafayette to the late James and Vera (Cain) Maxwell.
Dick graduated from West Lafayette High School, and then went on to be a truck driver, which he did for 30 years before retiring. On June 27, 1959, he was married to Beverly Wiegand at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lafayette, and she survives.
Dick spent any opportunity that he had to go golfing. He also enjoyed traveling with Beverly, especially to Las Vegas. He was also a fan of Purdue football and basketball, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In addition to his wife, Beverly Maxwell, Dick is survived by his children, Debra (Ryan) Turner, Bryan (Rene) Maxwell, and Christina (Patrick) Marheine; and sister, Karen Maxwell. He also leaves six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren to cherish his memory.
In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Glover.
Private family services will be held at a later date, and Dick will be laid to rest at St. Boniface Cemetery in Lafayette.

Phil Boyle

 

Philip Frazier Boyle

October 12, 1945 - February 1, 2025

Raleigh, North Carolina - Philip Frazier Boyle, 79, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Feb 1, 2025 at his home in Raleigh, NC.

Phil was born to Howard and Mary Jane Yager Boyle on Oct 12, 1945, in Ft Wayne, Indiana. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 56 years, Cathy; son Michael (Laura); granddaughter, Shannon; step grandsons, Travis Speer and Charlie Speer. Additionally, he is survived by sister Carolyn Hart and brother Tom (Betsy) Boyle. His memory lives on through many family members including nephews Brian Hart, Andrew Boyle; nieces Sarah Wierschke, Emily Nelson, Sarah Carmack, Joanna Bolduc; special cousins Paul Yager and Twylamay Clifton Hash and her son, Jeff Hash. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by daughter-in-law, Michelle Harris Boyle; granddaughter, Katie Madison Boyle; and brother-in-law, Joseph Hart.

Phil grew up in West Lafayette, IN and graduated from Purdue University. While attending Purdue, he met and married Catherine Allen. He went on to complete his Masters at Indiana University. As a Finance Controller at Westinghouse, Phil and his family moved a number of times before settling in Raleigh for the last 31 years.

Phil had many hobbies like skiing, fishing, motorcycle riding, puzzles, and woodworking. In the last few years, he has finally slowed down, but we all remember the life of the party - "UP".

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Trinity Baptist Church or the Pretty in Pink Cancer Foundation

Phil cherished his family, friends, neighbors, community and God. He will be missed by all. On Friday, February 7, 2025, a visitation will be at 1 pm followed by a service at 2 pm at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.