Obituaries
Obituaries
Judy Lynn Dunsmore
Apr 22, 2019
Judith “Judy” Lynn Dunsmore, 70, of Knightstown, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA following a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on July 1, 1948 in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Mary Jane Feigel. A graduate of Huntington High School, where she was Valedictorian,...
Madeline Marie Combs
Apr 20, 2019
Miss Madeline Marie Combs, 68, of New Castle passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at her home. She was born February 25, 1951 in Toledo, OH to Merle Elmer and Gertrude Combs. Madeline lived most of her life in the service of Richmond State Hospital and Indiana Mentor Services in New Castle. She is survived by family, friends and caregivers...
Sandra Kay Boren
Apr 20, 2019
Sandra Kay Boren, 73, of New Castle, IN passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at home. Born on February 9, 1946, she was the daughter of Rollin Sr. and Leona (Rhinesmith) Miller. Sandra married Jerry Boren of Auburn, IN on November 12, 1971, he survives in New Castle. “Sandi”, as she was known to the many that knew her...
Pamela "Pam" Kaye South
Apr 18, 2019
Pamela Kaye South, 70, of Knightstown, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born May 27, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of the late Edward L. and Viola J. (Porter) Schaeffer. A 1966 graduate of Knightstown High School, Pam retired as an Optometric Assistant after several years...
Jerry C. Pierce
Apr 16, 2019
Jerry C. Pierce, 77, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was born December 5, 1941 in Albany, KY to the late Clifford and Oma (Batchfield) Pierce. Services will be private at the conveniences of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. You may express condolences or share a memory of...
Helen L. Harris
Apr 16, 2019
Helen L. Harris, 100, of Somerset, KY, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born May 24, 1918 in Putnam County, IN, the daughter of Frank and Lillie (Ikamire) Day. Helen lived in Knightstown for 26 years then moved to Fort Worth, TX in 2006. She later moved to Somerset, KY. She was a member of...
Mildred Beatrice Hoelscher
Apr 16, 2019
Mildred Beatrice (Blankenship) Hoelscher, 83, of New Castle passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by loving family. She was born October 1, 1935 in West Point, MS to the late Homer and Virginia Blankenship. Preceding her in death is her beloved brother, John Blankenship and beloved sister, Doris Ferchaud. Also preceding her in death is...
James William Bennett
Apr 15, 2019
A very loved man passed on April 15th, 2019 at St. Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis, from an extended illness. James William Bennett was not an ordinary man; in fact, those who met him would describe him as anything but. Born August 17th, 1941, he was charming, charismatic, and bold; he loved harder than most have the capacity for and he...
Charles Henry Darling
Apr 14, 2019
Charles Henry Darling, 94, of Kennard, passed away and entered the Kingdom of heaven to be with his Lord and Savior April 14, 2019. He was born to the late Rodney Harold and Elizabeth Ruth (Graham) Darling, in Cadiz, Indiana. Charles attended Cadiz and Kennard Schools. He was a veteran of WWII, joining the U.S. Army in 1943. He served...
Audrey Louise Speer
Apr 13, 2019
Audrey Louise Speer, 82, of Charlottesville, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Golden Living Brandywine in Greenfield. She was born August 26, 1936 in Charlottesville the daughter of Cloral and Dorathy (Pearson) Ulrey. Louise was a longtime member of the Charlottesville Friends Church. She enjoyed bird watching, spending time with her grandkids, flower gardening and traveling to Michigan. She...
Charles Richard "Brownie" Brown
Apr 13, 2019
Charles Richard Brown, also known to many as “Brownie”, passed away Saturday April 13, 2019 in IU Health - Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. He was born on February 6, 1940 to Roy & Ethel (Farrell) Brown, the 3rd of 4 children. He was a 1959 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. Brownie was a barber for Varsity...
Martin G. Jones
Apr 11, 2019
Martin G. Jones, 74, a resident of Knightstown passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 28, 1944 in Henry County to the late William and Helen (Collins) Jones. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he retired from INDOT after 35 years of service. Martin attended the Knightstown Church of God where...
Paul R. Lorton
Apr 11, 2019
Lifetime New Castle resident Paul R. Lorton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home. He was born to Warren (New Castle fire chief) and Vera (Utt) Lorton on February 1, 1930. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1948 and served for two years as a medic in the Korean War. Paul...
Bobby G. Bertram
Apr 9, 2019
Bobby G. Bertram, 85, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at his home. He was born May 19, 1933 in New Castle to the late Robert and Lela (Guffey) Bertram. A 1951 graduate of New Castle High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, stationed in England. Bobby retired from Dana Corp. in 1985...
Mary L. McDonald
Apr 5, 2019
Mary L. McDonald, 45, of New Castle passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at her home following a brief illness. She was born September 3, 1973 in Monroe, Michigan to Robert and Rebecca (Smith) Simpson. Mary was a nurse’s aide at New Castle Health Care for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by...
Doyle Eugene Chandler
Apr 4, 2019
Doyle “Doy” E. Chandler, 71, of Spiceland passed away following a courageous battle with cancer Thursday April 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 26, 1947 in Greensburg, IN a son of the late Paul Edward Chandler and Mildred (Misner) Kemp. Doyle was a 1966 graduate of Manilla High School and veteran of the United States...
Joe Shelby Duvall
Apr 3, 2019
Joe Shelby Duvall, 99, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in IU Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 24, 1919 in Clinton County, KY, a son of the late Charles Perkins and Mary Serverne (Ross) Duvall. A veteran of the United States Army, Joe served during World War II. He retired from...
J.D. Smith
Apr 1, 2019
On Monday, April 1st, 2019, JD Smith, loving brother, uncle and father of three children, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren passed away at the age of 91. JD was born on December 25, 1927 to Coy and Mallie (Claborn) Smith. On January 23, 1946, he married Mary Justeen Lee. They raised two sons, Allan and Steve, and one daughter, Angela....
Sheila G. Carter
Mar 31, 2019
On Sunday, March 31, 2019 Sheila G. Carter, loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 64. Sheila was born December 5, 1954 in New Castle to Austin P. and Corene Cargile. She worked at Draper Shade in Spiceland from 1996 to 2010 when she retired. Sheila was a very loving family oriented person who loved doing anything...
David E. Brown
Mar 31, 2019
David E. Brown, 65, of Greensboro, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 18, 1953 in Rushville to the late Kenneth Edward and Hattie Louise (Hatfield) Brown. David was a 1971 graduate of Rushville High School and a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army serving two tours as a combat engineer. He owned and...
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