Obituaries
Obituaries
Margie Nell Thurston
Apr 18, 2025
Margie Nell Thurston, 88, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 18, 2025 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born August 31, 1936 in Clinton County, Kentucky to the late William Mathew and Zelma (Vitatoe) Thurston.
Margie lived her life for the Lord. She had a servant’s heart and served in many...
Merl K. Robbins
Apr 18, 2025
Merl K. Robbins, 85, of New Castle, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 9, 1939, in Randolph County, Indiana, a son of the late John S. and Sara Mildred (Clements) Robbins.
Merl graduated from Lynn High School in 1957. He attended Ball State Teachers College and Purdue University. He also...
Donald M. Duncan
Apr 17, 2025
Donald “Don” M. Duncan, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born May 3, 1939 in Wayne County, Kentucky to the late Russell Virginia (Hicks) Polson.
Don was a 1957 graduate of Wayne County High School in Monticello, Kentucky. He later joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. Don loved spending time with...
Lynn Addison
Apr 16, 2025
Lynn Addison,73, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1951, in New Castle to the late Gene and Wilma (Rohlfing) Copeland.
Lynn was a 1969 graduate of Blue River High School. She will be remembered as a sweet lady who spent most of her time loving and taking care of her children, grandchildren, and great...
Brandy Michelle Baxin
Apr 15, 2025
Brandy Michelle (Reno) Baxin, beloved mother of two children, 41, of Greenville, OH, passed away at Wayne Health Care from a long battle with renal disease on April 15, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born May 7, 1983 in New Castle. Brandy attended New Castle Chrysler High School and graduated in 2002. Her family later...
James F.W. Neal
Apr 15, 2025
James F.W. “Jim” Neal, 77, formerly of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at home in Fredericktown, MO. He was born March 8, 1948, in New Castle, to the late Dewey Floyd and Ella Lawrence (Huckaby) Neal.
A 1967 graduate of Union High School in Modoc, Jim worked at Chrysler Corp. in New Castle, Kemper Cabinets in...
Charles A. Purdy
Apr 15, 2025
Charles A. Purdy, 66, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute on March 9, 1959 to the late Paul and Mary (Robinson) Purdy.
Charles graduated high school in Terre Haute in 1977. After graduation, he attended Indiana State University and Purdue University where he earned a Master’s degree in safety management and went...
Jameson Allen McGrew
Apr 14, 2025
Jameson Allen McGrew, aged 95, passed away at Addison Place Assisted Living facility in New Castle on April 14, 2025. Jameson's ready smile, infectious laugh, sometimes "hammy" gestures, and wise counsel when needed effectively projected an encompassing love and a readiness to serve that made him as valued a member of the broader New Castle community as he was dear...
Brian Todd Chew
Apr 13, 2025
Brian Todd Chew, 52, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly in his home the morning of April 13, 2025. His beautiful soul entered this world on August 20, 1972. Brian is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart of 35 years, Kimberly Ellen Chew. His two daughters, Chloe Renee Chew (Jake Pedrelli) and Gabriella Caroline Chew, and son, Jackson Dean...
Peggy L. Lee
Apr 12, 2025
Peggy L. (Mastin) Lee, 69 of New Castle passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born July 21st, 1955 in Henry County to the late Jerry F. and Margaret (Hungerford) Mastin.
Peggy was employed at the New Castle State Hospital and Modernfold Corporation. She attended Walter P. Chrysler High School, where she was a...
Donald D. Popplewell
Apr 10, 2025
Donald D. Popplewell, 87, formerly of New Castle, passed away at his home in Anderson on Thursday, April 10th, 2025. He was born December 20th, 1937 in New Castle, to the late Homer and Aileen (South) Popplewell.
Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 34 years...
Tommy "Pap" Willis Drake
Apr 10, 2025
Tommy “Pap” Willis Drake, 73, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Henry County Community Health. Born on September 6, 1951, in Albany, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Chester and Bonnie Mell (Wallace) Drake.
A proud graduate of Knightstown High School in 1969, Pap went on to serve his country with honor...
James Edward Fleming
Apr 10, 2025
Local Legend, James Edward Fleming, 84, a loving father, and devoted partner was reunited with family and friends on Thursday, April 10, 2025 following a brief illness. A man of deep character, quick wit, and unforgettable charm, he was well loved by all who knew him.
James was born on June 11, 1940 in New Castle to the late Gerald and...
Bradley Scott Coffey
Apr 9, 2025
Bradley Scott Coffey, 56, of Straughn, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born July 12, 1968, in New Castle.
He was a 1986 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, he worked in the Vocational Welding and Building Trades Programs while there. Brad was certified in several machine trades. He was most recently employed by Crown Equipment in New...
Launa Rae Fox
Apr 9, 2025
Launa Rae Fox, beloved daughter of Kelsey Curtis and Juanita (Hicks) Parker passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Henry Community Health. Born on April 8, 1956, in New Castle, Launa dedicated her life to caring for others as a CNA in various nursing facilities.
She was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and Ivy Tech in Muncie. Launa...
Nikki Diane Harless
Apr 9, 2025
Nikki Diane Harless, 75, of rural Charlottesville, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her home. She was born March 16, 1950 in Terre Haute the daughter of the late Bill Curtis and her surviving mother, Annetta (Hammond) Huffman of Oaklandon.
Nikki was a woman that was remarkably multi- talented with unwavering faith and made the absolute most of her time...
Mattie "Louise" Woodard
Apr 8, 2025
Mattie “Louise” Woodard, 96, of New Castle and formerly of Muncie passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Henry Community Health. She was born on January 31, 1929, in Owenton, Kentucky to the late William Henry and Ollie (Cammack) Davis.
Louise was a graduate of Muncie Central High School, then later graduated from Indiana Business College. During her career in Muncie,...
Tamara Cook
Apr 8, 2025
Tamara Cook, 82, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born December 2, 1942, in New Castle to the late William and Deloris (Smith) Winter.
Tamara loved to spend time with family and friends. She attended Spiceland Friends Church and worked at the Soldiers and Sailors Home for 25 years. Tamara enjoyed crocheting,...
Alan W. Emmons
Apr 7, 2025
Alan W. Emmons, 65, of New Castle passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital. He was born December 7, 1959 in Washington, Indiana to the late Carl and Mary (Belcher) Emmons.
Alan was a loving, caring person who had a big heart that would help anyone in need. With his quiet demeanor, he always enjoyed playing and...
Breckett Rafael Barnard
Apr 4, 2025
Breckett Rafael Barnard, infant son of Steven Rafael Barnard and Mallory Jeanette Halcomb of Greenfield, was silently born sleeping April 4, 2025.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Scott and Jennifer Halcomb of Knightstown; paternal grandparents, Vanessa and Kenneth Redmond of Carthage, and James Barnard of Pinellas Park, FL; maternal great grandparents, Charles Halcomb of Knightstown...
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