Obituaries
Obituaries
James Franklin Gillam
Jan 16, 2019
James Franklin Gillam, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1935 in Knightstown to the late Luther Omer and Ruth Ellen (Cannell) Gillam. James married Edna (Slaven), daughter of Elijah Lation and Rose Mary (Foster) Slaven on May 11, 1954 in Delaware County, Indiana. James worked at Ball Brothers in Muncie and...
Orville Pendlum
Jan 12, 2019
Orville Pendlum, 98, of Knightstown, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1920 in Carter County, Kentucky the son of John and Della (Conley) Pendlum. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1982 following 25 years of service. Orville had lived in the Knightstown area since 2005 and had previously lived in Greenfield....
Norma "Jean" Herbert
Jan 11, 2019
Norma “Jean” Herbert, 82 of New Castle went peacefully to Heaven on Friday, January 11, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 3, 1937 in Clinton County, KY to the late Edgar and Grace (Hatcher) Miller. She had been employed at New Castle State Hospital as a nurse’s aide for 17 years. Jean was an active...
Oscar Brannon Howard III
Jan 11, 2019
Oscar Brannon Howard III, 65, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home. He was born October 24, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Oscar and Betty (Holt) Howard Jr. A member of the Carpenters Millwright Union, he also worked on drilling rigs in Louisiana and at Hoosier Park in Anderson. He is survived...
Hershel Alexander
Jan 10, 2019
Hershel Alexander, 89, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born October 1, 1929 in Pulaski County, KY, a son of the late Mansel and Eva (Phelps) Alexander. Hershel was a member of the Greensboro Church of the Nazarene since 1956. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan....
Betty June Luttrell
Jan 10, 2019
Betty June (Watt) Luttrell, 88, of New Castle passed away with family by her side, Thursday, January 10, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born July 18, 1930 with two brothers and two sisters anxiously awaiting her arrival; a daughter of the late Clyde C. and Viola (Stewart) Watt. Betty attended Greensfork School. A faithful member of the South...
Harry Frank Zier
Jan 10, 2019
Harry Frank Zier, 98, formerly of Middletown died January 10, 2019 in South Carolina. He was born October 6, 1920 in Washington, DC to the late Harry B. and Mary (Quigly) Zier. A U.S. Submarine Veteran serving in WWII. Harry was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in New Castle, the VFW, Lions Club and American Legion. He was...
Julius Sumpter Brown Jr.
Jan 6, 2019
Julius Sumpter Brown, Jr., 61, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born January 12, 1957 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Julius and Bertha (Roddy) Brown, Sr. He was a graduate of Rock Hill High School in South Carolina. Julius was currently employed with Capstone Logistics in Greenfield and formerly employed...
Raul Pacheco Piñon
Jan 5, 2019
Mount Summit – Raul Pacheco Piñon Sr., 99, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on September 24, 1919 in Oaxaca, Mexico. Raul celebrated 67 years of marriage with his loving wife, Rogelia, who is left to cherish his memory. He served in the Mexican...
James M. Dudley Jr.
Jan 3, 2019
James M. Dudley, Jr., 82, of Kennard, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Methodist Hospital. He was born March 12, 1936 in New Castle a son of James Melvin Sr. and Mildred Viola (Knotts) Dudley. James was a 1953 graduate of New Castle High School and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Delco Remy in 1993 after...
Paul L. Baughey
Jan 2, 2019
Paul L. Baughey, 64, of Muncie, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born January 10, 1954 in Adrian, MI, a son of the late Bobby L. and Esther M. (Monjar) Baughey. A 1972 graduate of Sylvania High School in Sylvania, OH, Paul served in the U.S. Navy. After...
Virgil L. Kelley Sr.
Jan 1, 2019
Virgil L. Kelley, Sr., 87, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at his home. He was born July 16, 1931 in Monticello, KY. Virgil was a self employed plumber and electrician and owned Kelley’s Plumbing and Electric. He also delivered papers for the Courier-Times. Virgil was formerly employed at Ingersoll Steel and was a pinsetter for a...
Janice Rose Harry
Dec 31, 2018
Janice Rose (Alexander) Harry, age 81, of New Castle passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born April, 1, 1937 in New Castle to the late Charles Edward and Millie Juanita (Jackson) Alexander. Jan was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be deeply missed. She loved...
Phillip Alexander
Dec 31, 2018
Phillip Alexander, 73, of Spiceland passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. He was born January 31, 1945 in Anderson to the late Roy and Ruby (Phillips) Alexander. Phil was a 1963 graduate of Markleville High School and a 1968 graduate of Purdue majoring in Aviation. He later went to grad school at Earlham College. Phil retired from...
Pamela "Pam" Diane Marlatt
Dec 30, 2018
Pamela “Pam” Diane Marlatt, 67, of Knightstown, entered into heaven Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born September 21, 1951 in Paris, KY a daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Margison) Cullison. Pam worked at several local restaurants and retired from Spiceland Family Restaurant. She loved to cook for her family and enjoyed spending time...
Lois Ann Johnson
Dec 29, 2018
Lois Ann Johnson, 63, of New Castle, IN, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the Glen Oaks Health Campus where she had been residing for several weeks. Lois was born on December 11, 1955, in New Castle to Robert D. and Virginia L. (Heath) Johnson. A lifelong resident of Henry County, Lois was the first person to graduate from...
Mary Kay Boyer
Dec 29, 2018
Mary Kay Boyer, 78, of New Castle, passed away December 29, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born March 23, 1940 in Abington, Pennsylvania to the late John Clinton and Reba (Buffington) Boyer. She was a 1958 graduate of Abington Sr. High School and attended Shippensburg State University. She was a flight attendant for TWA and...
Michael John Wilson
Dec 28, 2018
Michael John Wilson, infant son of Michael Wilson and Paige Thomas, went to be with Jesus on December 28, 2018 at Henry Community Health. In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Johnny Thomas, Amy England, Heather Edwards and Michael Wilson, Sr., maternal great-grandmother, Marcia England. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Melvin England. There...
Jackie Coffman
Dec 27, 2018
Jackie Coffman, 87, of Knightstown, passed away, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born March 4, 1931 in New Castle the daughter of Goebel and Rushia (Jackson) Jackson. Jackie worked at Western Electric in Indianapolis and the Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home. She also managed the Knightstown License Branch for many years and was...
Lydia "Lee" Fischer
Dec 26, 2018
Lydia “Lee” Fischer, 82, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 8, 1936 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Fredrick and Sarah (Silverman) Frei. Lee had been employed as an EMT and did home health care. She spent her summers in the High Sierras as a cook for about 5...
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