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Matthew Hunt
Jun 28, 2018
Matthew Hunt, 46, of New Castle passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018. He was born March 7, 1972 in New Castle to Russell Hunt, Sr. and the late Susan (Merritt) Rollins. He graduated from Tri High School in 1991. Matthew worked as a carpet layer and carpenter throughout his life. He is survived by his father, Russell (Melanie) Hunt, Sr....
Judith Kay James
Jun 25, 2018
Judith Kay James, 73, of New Castle passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Henry Community Health. She was born June 10, 1945 in New Castle to Robert D. and Virginia L. (Heath) Johnson. She married Max L. James on July 25, 1965 and together they owned and operated JuMa Tours for 22 years. This business opportunity allowed Judy and...
Barbara Sue Mofield
Jun 17, 2018
Barbara Sue Mofield, 71, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 27, 1947 to Phillip and Naomi (Butler) Jackson. Barbara graduated from Knightstown High School in the class of 1965. She also graduated from Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky in 1969 and received her Master’s Degree from Ball State University in...
Judy F. Mast
Jun 15, 2018
Judy F. Mast, 62, a resident of Knightstown passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield She was born April 15, 1956 in Chicago, IL to the late William Howard and Genevee J. (Maxwell) Davis. A 1974 graduate of Knightstown High School, she had worked as a cashier at Gas America, Speedway and retired from Quickpix...
Patrica Ann "Tricia" Harding
Jun 15, 2018
Patricia Ann “Tricia” Harding passed away June 15, 2018 surrounded by her family at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, after a brief illness of cancer. Tricia was born in New Castle, September 30, 1944, to Floyd and Neva (Norris) Harding. She attended New Castle schools and graduated Chrysler High School in 1962. After working several years after high school, Tricia...
Virginia "Gini" L. Ottinger
Jun 15, 2018
Virginia “Gini” L. Ottinger, 63, of Knightstown passed away due to complications following surgery at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born September 12, 1954 in Greensburg, Indiana to Melvin and Marilyn (Gardner) Manning. Gini is a 1972 graduate of Knightstown High School. Following high school, she was a house wife for many years before returning to school...
Charles Vernon Malone
Jun 15, 2018
Charles Vernon Malone, 97, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Forest Ridge Senior Living. He was born June 23, 1920 in Mulkeytown, IL to the late Hila and Emily (Dempsey) Malone. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. A graduate of Christopher Illinois High School, he attended Southern Illinois University...
Daniel Lee Hanson
Jun 15, 2018
Daniel Lee Hanson, 54, formerly of New Castle, currently residing in Richmond, TX, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 following an extended illness. He was born May 26, 1964 in Indianapolis, IN. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Wallace S. and Judith E. (Alexander) Hanson of New Castle; a sister, Ceil M. Martin of New Castle, a brother,...
Sylvia C. Denney
Jun 14, 2018
Sylvia C. (Keaton) Denney, New Castle, traded this earthly body for a heavenly one. After a lengthy and trying illness, she passed June 14, 2018. She leaves behind a daughter, Cathy Ann, who was her caregiver, companion, and friend. She also leaves dearly loved son-in-law, Dennis, two granddaughters, Sarah Marie Davis Hamilton and Marianne (Noel) Hamilton Lopez, and three great...
James "J.B." Bilbrey
Jun 12, 2018
James “J.B.” Bilbrey, 68, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in his home. He was born March 14, 1950 in Byrdstown, TN to the late Hansford and Nova (Evans) Bilbrey. He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of service. J.B. enjoyed camping, fishing, yard work, working on cars, being outside and his dog, Jake. He loved spending...
Joyce A. Francis
Jun 9, 2018
Joyce A. (Cole) Francis, 73, of New Castle and formerly of Greenfield passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 2018 at Glen Oaks Health Campus following a brief illness. She was born July 20, 1944 in Indianapolis to the late Thomas Warren and Francis (Rhybolt) Gray. Joyce attended Charlottesville High School. In years past, she was member of the Raleigh Order...
Ronald H. Pierce
Jun 8, 2018
Ronald H. Pierce, 82, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 1, 1936 in New Castle to the late Robert and Katherine (Gibbons) Pierce. He owned and operated Expert Transmission in New Castle for 28 years. Ronald had also been employed at Chrysler Corp. for 13 years, after retirement he...
Jeffrey Herran
Jun 6, 2018
Jeffrey Herran, 72, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He was born September 9, 1946 in South Bend to the late Bud Herran and Reba (Craig) Riggs. He retired from Chrysler in 1994 after 30 years of service. Jeffrey was an avid golfer and enjoyed music, the outdoors and nature. He was a wonderful friend and an...
Odessa V. Martin
Jun 4, 2018
Odessa V. Martin, 80, of Greensboro passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was born March 23, 1938 in West Virginia to the late David and Anna Black. She retired from Modernfold Corp. in 1994 after 25 years of service. Odessa had attended the Church of God and enjoyed painting and bowling. She and her...
Patsy L. McCammack
Jun 3, 2018
Patsy L. McCammack, 79, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Henry Community Health. She was born August 24, 1938 in Putnam County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Maynard and Margaret (Coffey) Hurst. A 1956 graduate of Belle-Union High School, Patsy was a homemaker most of her married life, enjoying being a wife and mother to...
Dr. Robert "Bob" L. Hammersmith
May 30, 2018
Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Hammersmith, 71, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in his home. He was born January 27, 1947 to the late Rodney and Reba (Smith) Hammersmith. Born in Salem, Indiana, Bob had fond memories of being raised by his mother and grandfather. He enjoyed a childhood of freedom and adventure, often following the railroad...
Reid H. Brenan
May 30, 2018
Reid H. Brenan, 86, of Knightstown passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville. He was born July 8, 1931 in Knightstown to the late Paul and Kathleen (Pearson) McCaslin. Reid is a graduate of Knightstown High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved photography and volunteering at the Hoosier Gym and...
Myrtle Colleen Thomas
May 26, 2018
Colleen Thomas Myrtle “Colleen” Thomas, 84, of New Lisbon passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Henry Community Health. She was born August 25, 1933 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Granville “Arthur” and Mary Belle (Claywell) Suratt. She retired from Firestone Manufacturing in Noblesville. Colleen was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in New Castle and attended Hazelwood...
Cara Rosella West
May 24, 2018
Cara Rosella West, 82, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Henry Community Hospital. She was born July 2, 1935 in Shirley to the late Herman and Emma (Brooks) Morris. She was employed by the New Castle State Hospital and Richmond State Hospital where she retired following 30 years of service. Cara loved her job at the...
Bettie Louise Brant
May 24, 2018
Bettie Louise Brant, 94, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born February 19, 1924 in Hagerstown, a daughter of the late Melvin and Lucy (Adams) Burelison. Bettie retired from Reid Hospital in Richmond, following 35 years of service as a nurse’s aide. She attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Richmond for...
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