On September 17, 2024, Joshua Wayne Michael Henson, 35, of West Union, Ohio, died following an altercation on his property. A mobile home delivery to Henson's residence on Robinson Hollow Road in Liberty Township led to a dispute between Henson and the delivery driver. The confrontation escalated, resulting in the driver fatally shooting Henson with a handgun.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office investigated the incident. Sheriff Kim Rogers reported that the driver sustained injuries during the altercation and received hospital treatment. At the time of reporting, no charges had been filed against the driver, as the investigation was ongoing.
Henson was born on December 26, 1988, in Hamilton County, Ohio, to Wayne Henson and Rhonda Keener. He was preceded in death by his two children, Jeremiah DeWayne Henson and Kyila Grace Henson, as well as his paternal grandparents, Thelma and Jess Blankenship. He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Lee and Phyllis Williams; his children, Joshua Wayne Michael Henson Jr., Aden Lee Tuttle, and Kayli Gail Henson; siblings, Jeramey DeWayne Donathan, Robby Joseph Henson, Tiffany Nicole Keener, Tamara Lea Elizabeth Schneider, and Tierra Lea Dawn Hunt; his partner, Cassie Campbell; and numerous extended family members.
Described as a "jack-of-all-trades," Henson had a passion for working on cars and exploring junkyards. He was known for his deep love for his family and his willingness to help those close to him. Funeral services were held on September 25, 2024, at Robertson County Funeral Home, with burial following at England Walters Cemetery.
Prior to his death, Henson had legal encounters, including an arrest on September 6, 2024, in Brown County, Ohio, for an alleged obstruction of justice charge. He was also arrested on August 29, 2023, though details of that incident are not specified.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Henson's death remains open, with no charges filed against the delivery driver involved in the shooting.
