Dwayne Lafayette Bethea

Dwayne Lafayette Bethea obituary, Richmond, IN

Dwayne Lafayette Bethea

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302 North Main Street, NC 28340

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Dwayne Bethea Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hills Chapel - Fairmont on Jan. 26, 2026.
Mr. Dwayne Lafayette Bethea, 60 passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026 in the comfort of his home in Richmond, Indiana. Dwayne was born and raised in North Carolina in the small town of Fairmont in Robeson County. He was educated in Fairmont as well. Dwayne was the son of both the late Mary and Waymon Bethea who provided a home for him and his siblings that was filled with love. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force and served several tours. While serving he received the Air Force Achievement Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 1 Bronz service Star, Air Force Short Tour Ribbon and many more medals, badges and ribbons. At the end of his career, he was released with an Honorable Discharge.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hills Chapel

302 North Main Street, NC 28340

Send Flowers

Jan

31

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Rose Hill Baptist Church

3815 Hwy 130 East, NC 28383

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Hills Chapel - Fairmont