Obituaries
Obituaries
Nettie F. Michelson
Mar 8, 2020
Nettie F. (Thrasher) Michelson, 90, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle following an extended illness. She was born November 28, 1929 in New Castle, a daughter of the late James Virgil and Artie (Smith) Thrasher. Nettie was employed in different roles in the nursing field; hospitals, nursing homes and physician’s...
Jerry Wayne Miller
Mar 7, 2020
Jerry Wayne Miller, 75, of Knightstown passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Rush Memorial Hospital. He was born September 29, 1944 in Jeffersonville to the late Ed and Helen (Wells) Miller of Spiceland. Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Ball State University where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and Blue Key Honorary Society....
Thelma L. Gossage
Mar 7, 2020
Thelma L. (Jackson) Gossage, 80, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her home. She was born September 11, 1939 in Elwood, IN to the late Ralph Raymond and Gladys May (Minniear) Jackson, Sr. Thelma had been employed at Memorial Park as a Ranger and also at Becker Bros. Master Market for many years. A...
Frank "Lou" Louis Kiser Jr.
Mar 6, 2020
Mr. Frank Louis Kiser Jr. "Lou" passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Morristown Senior Living. He was born on March 10, 1932 in Maxwell, Indiana, to the late Frank and Chloe Elizabeth (Cooper) Kiser. Lou lived there most of his life before moving to Knightstown in 1989. He graduated from Maxwell High School in 1951. He will...
Juanita L. Hammond
Mar 6, 2020
Juanita L. Hammond, 92, of New Castle passed from this life on March 6, 2020 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born June 14, 1927 in Indianapolis to Orville and Opal (Barrett) Bright. An employee of The Kroger Company for more than 27 years, she retired early to a life of gardening and sewing. Juanita was a former member...
James E "Jim" Miller
Mar 4, 2020
James E. “Jim” Miller, 87, of New Castle and formerly of Albany, Indiana passed away Wednesday March 4, 2020. He was born November 14, 1932 in Henry County to the late Clessie and Edna (Stohler) Miller. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean era. He was a member of the New Lisbon Christian...
Dorsie R. Emerson
Mar 3, 2020
Dorsie R. Emerson, 83, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 19, 1936 in French Lick, WV. Dorsie retired from Brooks Foods in Mt. Summit and also worked for the YMCA and the Salvation Army. He was a member of Open Arms Church in New Castle. Dorsie enjoyed Cincinnati Reds...
Wilbur Williams
Mar 1, 2020
Wilbur Williams, age 93, of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Hickory Creek in New Castle. Wilbur was born May 14, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana the son of Jeff and Annie Lou (Spears) Williams. He attended schools in Richmond. Wilbur married Wilma Carol Myers on January 29, 1949 in New Castle by Rev. Samuel Criss. Wilbur was...
Dean "Beaver" VanSlyke
Feb 28, 2020
***PLEASE SEE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THE VISITATION AND SERVICE*** Dean “Beaver” VanSlyke, Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly in his home Friday, February 28, 2020. He was born February 13, 1963 in Bloomington, the son of W. Dean and Wanda (Owings) VanSlyke Sr. A 1981 graduate of Mooresville High School, he held several positions in Medical Warehousing in Bloomington. He...
Margaret Elizabeth Fowler
Feb 26, 2020
Margaret E. Fowler, 97, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born May 10, 1922 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Homer and Molly (Polston) Shelton. Margaret was a life member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed shopping, walking, working in the yard, mainly flower...
Dorothy Lou Phillips
Feb 24, 2020
Dorothy Lou Phillips, 91, of New Castle passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at her home. She was born March 19, 1929 in Greenfield. She was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High School and graduated from IVY Tech Nursing program in the early 80’s. Dorothy worked for Henry County Memorial Hospital, Indiana Bell, Chrysler Corp. and the New Castle...
Janna K. Turner
Feb 22, 2020
Janna Turner, 58, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born in New Castle, Indiana to Garry and Janet Sharp. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Tim Turner; sons, Josh Miller (Shannon) and Jeremy Miller (Katelynne); mother, Janet Welsh Brown (George); her beloved grandchildren, Mavrick, Lennyn and Bobby; siblings, Shelly Kline...
Yettiva J. Wade
Feb 20, 2020
Yettiva J. Wade, 91, of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home. She was born February 5, 1929 in New Castle to the late Russell and Goldie (Wood) Thompson. She was a 1947 graduate of New Castle High School and helped with every home coming event. She loved watching the New Castle Trojans girls and boys...
Maurice "Jim" Lukens
Feb 19, 2020
Maurice “Jim” Lukens, 86, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born August 27, 1933 in Indianapolis, the son of Maurice and Iva (Warrick) Lukens. Jim graduated from High School in West Alexandria, OH and served the U.S. Army. He was self-employed with Lukens Trucking and Quality Hardwood Sales. He was co-owner of...
Donald R. Herran
Feb 18, 2020
Donald R. Herran, 82, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at The Waters of New Castle following an extended illness. He was born September 9, 1937 in South Bend, IN to the late Bud Herran and Reba Irene (Craig) Riggs. Don resided most of his life in Michigan. He was the forge and foundry superintendent for Chrysler...
Harold Edward Sears
Feb 18, 2020
Harold Edward Sears, 90, of McCordsville, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Majestic Care in Avon. He was born January 15, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Etheridge and Flora (Wallace) Sears. Harold served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a truck driver for Commercial Freight and Carolina Trucking and retired in 1995 after over 30 years...
Bobby G. Rhodes
Feb 17, 2020
Bobby G. Rhodes, 73, of Knightstown, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born July 19, 1946 in Rushville a son of Ersel and Betty (Webber) Rhodes. Bobby was a graduate of Knightstown High School and served in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Rhodes Small Engine Repair for 40 years. Bobby...
Joe Lyons
Feb 17, 2020
Joe Lyons, 77, of New Castle passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 15, 1942 in Cooper, KY to the late Robert Lyons and Virginia (Wade) Lyons-Booker. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and a 50 year member of the New Castle Masonic...
A. C. Smith
Feb 16, 2020
A.C. Smith, 92, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Heritage House in New Castle. He was born December 25, 1927 in Huntertown, KY to the late Coy and Mallie (Claborn) Smith. His siblings include a twin brother, J.D. (wife, Justeen, both deceased) and brothers, Glen (wife, Willie) Paul (deceased), wife, Sue, Clifford (wife, Irene) and sister, Sherlie (JC Williams,...
Altie Colene Wallace
Feb 15, 2020
Altie Colene Wallace, 84, of Spiceland, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 in her home after being in failing health for the past year. She was born March 9, 1935 in Hegira (Clinton County), Kentucky, a daughter of the late Herbert G. and Abbie (Sells) Hoots. Colene retired from Tri Jr.-Sr. High School, following over 20 years of service in...
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