Obituaries
Obituaries
Ernest DeWayne Landreth
Mar 2, 2019
Ernest DeWayne “Jingles” Landreth, 78, Hagerstown, formerly of Mooreland, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 25, 1940 in Henry County a son of James Ben and Geneva Lydia (Gilbert) Landreth. DeWayne retired from Dana Corporation in Hagerstown as an electrician in 1990 after 31 years...
Shelly D. Ferguson
Feb 23, 2019
Shelly D. Ferguson, 52, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 8, 1967 in New Castle to the late Billy Jean and Lova (Garner) Ferguson. Shelly was a 1985 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and received an Associate Degree in accounting from Ivy Tech. Shelly worked at...
Mendon R. Conley
Feb 22, 2019
Mendon R. Conley, 94, formerly of Lewisville went to be with Jesus on Friday morning, February 22, 2019 at Heritage House in New Castle. He was born September 13, 1924 in Bud, Kentucky, which is today known as Conley Bottom Resort near Monticello, KY. He was the son of the late Benton and Stella (Roberts) Conley. A longtime resident of...
Joan Carol Clapp
Feb 16, 2019
Joan Carol Clapp, 83, of Spiceland passed away in her home while with family on Saturday, February 16, 2019. She was born September 17, 1935 in Rushville, a daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Foster) Houchins. A 1953 graduate of Spiceland High School, she worked at Houchins Grocery in Spiceland, Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Home, and was a cook...
Opal June Woollard
Feb 16, 2019
Opal June Woollard, 74, of New Castle went to her Heavenly Home, Saturday February 16, 2019 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born April 5, 1944 in New Castle to the late Robert and Ida (Tuggle) Tucker. June was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a strong Christian woman. She enjoyed listening to Billy Graham...
Albert T Brewster
Feb 15, 2019
Albert T. Brewster, 90, of New Castle passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at the home of his daughter. He was born February 15, 1929 in Monticello, KY to the Late Charlie and Mamie (Slaven) Brewster. Albert retired from Chrysler Corp. in 1979 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the UAW and a former member of...
Lena B Gordon
Feb 14, 2019
Lena B. Gordon, 90, of Springport, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. She was born December 21, 1928 in New Castle to the late Leonard and Ruth (Luellen) Fain. Lena was a 1947 graduate of New Castle High School. She retired from the Henry County Hospital, working in the Central Sterile...
John Thompson Jr.
Feb 14, 2019
John Thompson, Jr., 88 of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Heritage House. He was born February 19, 1930 in Waynesburg, KY to the late John Jackson and Gracie (Carter) Thompson, Sr. A veteran of the Korean War with the U.S. Army, he served with the 45th infantry for 14 months, he was awarded the Overseas Service...
Jack D. Cupp Sr.
Feb 13, 2019
Jack D. Cupp, Sr., 70, of New Castle passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born July 18, 1948 in New Castle to the late Loren and Betty (Spencer) Cupp. He retired from Chrysler Corp. in 2002 after 36 years of service. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He played bass guitar with...
Ralph E. Newkirk
Feb 12, 2019
Ralph E. Newkirk, 76, of Knightstown, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Greenfield Health Care. He was born June 27, 1942 in Oakland City, Indiana a son of Ralph and Edna (Wininger) Newkirk. Ralph graduated from Nazarene Bible College in Kansas City, MO and was a minister throughout his life. He currently was Assistant Pastor at Carthage Wesleyan Church,...
Donna Faye Poynter
Feb 10, 2019
Donna Faye Poynter (nee Melton), age 72, New Castle, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 after a long illness at IU Health Ball Hospital surrounded by family. Donna was born on October 23, 1946 to the late Ed and Edith “June” Melton (nee Smith). Donna was a graduate from Hagerstown High School and Michael’s Beauty Academy. She worked...
Deborah Sue Peterson
Feb 8, 2019
Deborah Sue Peterson, 69, of Knightstown passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Community North Hospital following a brief illness. She was born August 23, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Donald and Roberta (Ellis) Brower. Debbie was a 1967 graduate of Elm Hurst High School and earned her Bachelors and Masters Degree from Ball State University. She...
Steven K. Auten
Feb 7, 2019
Steven K. Auten, 66, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born June 11, 1952 in Henry County the son of Eugene and Patricia Auten. Steve retired from Gardens of Memory in Muncie. He worked in new and used car sales and insurance most of his life. He began his career...
Sammy Vaughn
Feb 5, 2019
Sammy Vaughn, 69, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at his home. He was born March 31, 1949 in Old Hickory, TN to the late William and Allie (Hicks) Vaughn. He was a 1968 graduate of Blue River Valley High School and served 2 years in the US Marine Corp. Sammy was a bus driver for New...
John Phillip Bach
Feb 5, 2019
John Phillip Bach, Jr., 87, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 15, 1931 in New Castle to the late John and Grace (Sweigart) Bach Sr. He served in the US Army from 1952 – 1954 as Mess Sergeant in company M 151st division in Ft. Jackson S. Cardina during...
Mildred White
Feb 5, 2019
Mildred White, 70, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis. She was born May 14, 1948 in Rushville, IN to the late Fred and Lois Smith. She retired from Metaldyne Corp. in 2006. Mildred had previously worked at Western Electric in Indianapolis. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Spiceland....
Bessie F. Meador
Feb 5, 2019
Bessie F. Meador, 92, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Glen Oaks Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 1, 1926 in Kyrock, KY to the late Robert and Ethel (Graves) Helson. She retired from RCA Corp in 1986 after 35 years of service and was a member of New Castle First Church of the Nazarene. Bessie...
Irene L. Qualls
Feb 4, 2019
Irene L. Qualls, 91, of New Castle passed away, Monday, February 4, 2019 at IU Health Ball Hospital. She was born February 4, 1928 in Livingston, TN to the late Emit and Margaret (Ledford) Sells. Irene married Gentry Qualls on June 10, 1950 in Algood, TN. In her earlier years, she enjoyed camping and boating. Irene was a member of...
Dennis W. White
Feb 4, 2019
Dennis W. White, 72, of New Castle passed away Monday February 4, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born November 20, 1946 in Henry County a son of the late Wilfred Morgan and Alice May (Kirkman) White. Most importantly, Dennis was an Elder for many years in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness serving Knightstown congregation...
Geraldine Perry
Feb 4, 2019
Geraldine (Poody) Perry, 92, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away in Crossville, TN, February 4, 2019. She was born June 19, 1926 and raised in Dunreith, IN, the daughter of Glen and Marie (Hudelson) McDonald. A 1944 graduate of Spiceland High School, she worked at her grandparent’s restaurant in Dunreith, IN, before she married. She is survived by her husband...
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