Obituaries

Obituaries

Thomas F. Hall

Thomas F. Hall

Jan 3, 2020

With his family by his side, Thomas Frank Hall, 71, of Hagerstown, Ind., passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Dayton VA Medical Center after unexpected complications due to liver failure. Tom was born January 23, 1948, in Monroe, Mich., to the late Frances Leroy and Betty Belle (Hall) Bivens. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Tom served...

Betty Jean Hinton

Betty Jean Hinton

Dec 31, 2019

Betty Jean Hinton, 88, of Carthage, IN, passed away on December 31, 2019. She was the widow of Billy Denver Hinton. They shared 59 years together. Born in Carthage Indiana, she was the daughter of Elizabeth and Charles Whitfield of Carthage. Betty is a graduate of Carthage High School. She attended the House of James Cosmetology School in Indianapolis and...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lee Jones

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lee Jones

Dec 30, 2019

Jacquelyn Lee (McKinley) Jones, 68, of Spiceland passed away on Monday, Dec 30 after an 8-year battle with ovarian cancer. She fought with dignity and grace, and never gave up hope. She was truly an inspiration to family and friends. Jackie was born on October 15, 1951 in Van Nuys, California to the late Robert Glenn and Helen Murriel (Guild)...

Edithann Mercer

Edithann Mercer

Dec 30, 2019

Edithann Mercer, 82, of New Castle passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born May 30, 1937 in New Castle to the late Richard and Mildred (Keesling) Kalk. Edithann is survived by her children, Carrie Mercer, Alan (Julie) Mercer, Vickie (Rob) Reno, Mark (Cindy) Mercer, Tracie (Mark) Young; grandchildren, Jennifer (Alan) Lambert, Stephanie...

Donald D. Carter

Donald D. Carter

Dec 29, 2019

Donald D. Carter, 78, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home. He was born July 31, 1941 in New Castle to the late Lawrence Paul and Edna Berdie (Choate) Carter. A 1959 graduate of New Castle High School, he earned an associate degree from IVY Tech. Don retired from Westinghouse/ABB in 1998 after...

Mary "Jane" Comer

Mary "Jane" Comer

Dec 29, 2019

Mary “Jane” Comer, 97, of New Castle passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born December 4, 1922 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Redrick and Mary (Revelee) Reece. Jane had been employed at Perfect Circle in New Castle as a welder and as a waitress at the Wagon Wheel in...

Barbara Allen Beatty

Barbara Allen Beatty

Dec 27, 2019

Barbara Allen Beatty, 87, of New Castle passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Henry Community Health after several years of declining health. She was born May 9, 1932 in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky to the late Elbert Corthorn and Anna Mae Rodgers. Barbara worked at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in housekeeping for 28 years before retiring. She enjoyed traveling and flower...

Bertie Pearl Darling

Bertie Pearl Darling

Dec 25, 2019

Bertie Pearl (Spears) Darling, 89, of New Castle, entered the Kingdom of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday December 25, 2019. She was born in Kentucky on August 29, 1930 to the late Willie G. and Cora E. (Rhodes) Spears. Bertie married Charles Henry Darling on September 12, 1946. She was a member of the Greensboro...

Vera Belle Massengale

Vera Belle Massengale

Dec 24, 2019

Vera Belle Massengale, 85, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 8, 1934 in Wayne County, Kentucky to the late Joe Dell and Edith (Kennedy) Lester. Vera graduated from Wayne County High School and later earned her Associate Degree from Cumberland College. She worked for 25 years for Charles A. Beard...

Torren S. Burgess

Torren S. Burgess

Dec 23, 2019

Torren S. Burgess, 62, of Mooreland passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 21, 1957 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late William and Dorla (Mann) Burgess. He had been employed at Stoney Creek Construction Company and formerly at the Torrance Daily Breeze Newspaper in California for 23 years. Torren enjoyed farming, collecting...

Ernest Gordon William Clayborn

Ernest Gordon William Clayborn

Dec 23, 2019

Ernest Gordon William Clayborn, 32, of New Castle passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born October 9, 1987 in New Castle to Ernest “Skip” and Julia (Hunter) Clayborn. He was a 2006 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, where he played for the Trojans on the football team. After high school, Ernie was recruited...

Everett A. Harmon

Everett A. Harmon

Dec 22, 2019

Everett A. Harmon Jr., 87, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born June 22, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Everett A. Harmon, Sr. and Maebeth (Johnson) Ross. Everett moved to Cave City, Kentucky as a child for 12 years, then moved to Indianapolis, then Greenfield. He...

Emily Ann Patton

Emily Ann Patton

Dec 15, 2019

After a brief illness, our precious little girl, Emily Ann Patton, walked into the arms of Jesus, standing tall and straight and talking with words we were never blessed to hear. Emily was born September 24, 1991 to Deidre (Gary) Powers and Joe Patton. Although initially she was given one year to live, she courageously and joyfully lived 28 years,...

Nancy Jane Garrett

Nancy Jane Garrett

Dec 13, 2019

Nancy Jane Garrett, 73, of Knightstown, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born April 30, 1946 in New Castle, the daughter of James and Betty (Mauck) Maxwell. Nancy was a 1964 graduate of Knightstown High School and earned a BS in Education from Indiana State University. She taught Business Education at Shelbyville High School...

Margrette Marie Austin

Margrette Marie Austin

Dec 12, 2019

Margrette Marie (Ogles) Austin, 91, of Shirley, passed from this earthly life to a Heavenly life of eternal peace and rest at her home on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was born July 26, 1928 in Albertville, Alabama to the late Samuel Taft and Euphuimie (Sims) Ogles. The eldest of five daughters, she was raised on a cotton farm until...

Steven "Skeeter" Mikel

Steven "Skeeter" Mikel

Dec 12, 2019

Steven “Skeeter” Mikel, 50, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 of natural causes following an extended illness. He was born June 5, 1969 in New Castle, a son of Larry Mikel and the late Sue (Asberry) Michael. A 1988 graduate of Tri High School, he played football and wrestled, and was Tri’s first Homecoming King. He...

Brandon Shane Cleek

Brandon Shane Cleek

Dec 11, 2019

Brandon Shane Cleek, 46, of Greensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Henry Community Health. He was born June 9, 1973 in New Castle, a son of Lonnie and Linda (House) Cleek. Brandon had worked at the Paddock in Knightstown and Sam’s Distribution Center 8232 in Greenfield. He was a member of the NRA. Brandon enjoyed fishing, deer hunting,...

Ronald Hahne

Ronald Hahne

Dec 10, 2019

Ronald Hahne, 86, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Henry Community Hospital. He was born April 14, 1933 in Detroit, MI to the late Irvin and Eileen (Rutledge) Hahne. Ronald retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service, most recently working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He was a photographer and took...

William L. Carter Sr.

William L. Carter Sr.

Dec 10, 2019

William L. Carter Sr. 86, of Springfield, Virginia went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 19, 1933, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of late Lawrence Paul and Edna Carter. He was the 2nd oldest of 7 siblings. He is survived by Bonnie (Craig) Carter, his wife of...

Theodore Ross "Ted" Willits

Theodore Ross "Ted" Willits

Dec 8, 2019

Theodore Ross “Ted” Willits, 97, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 8, 2019. Ted was born December 12, 1921 to Donald Pray and Hilda Ballard (Ross) Willits in Hancock County, Indiana in the home of his grandfather, Walter E. Ross. Ted spent his early years at the farm until his father’s work moved them to the east side...

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