Obituaries
Obituaries
Estill Ray Criswell
Jul 6, 2018
Estill Ray Criswell, 91, of New Castle passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at his home. He was born March 7, 1927 at his home in Monticello, KY to the late Alvin and Amanda “Mandi” (Simpson) Criswell. He was employed as a self-employed contractor and retired in 1978. Estill was a custom home builder and home remodeler in the Henry...
Robert L. Veach
Jul 6, 2018
Robert (Bob) L. Veach, 80, born July 14, 1937, Floyd and Grace (Van Matre) Veach passed away at his home on July 6, 2018, after an extended illness. Bob was an avid golfer all of his life, playing almost all his rounds at the Westwood Country Club in New Castle, IN. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals. You could count...
Elma L. Alcorn
Jul 3, 2018
Elma L. Alcorn, 94, of New Castle, went to meet her Lord and family in heaven on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 while at Henry Community Health. She was born March 12, 1924 in Cambridge City, a daughter of the late Carlos Durham and Anice (Shell) Sosby. A 1943 graduate of New Castle High School, Elma worked at Chrysler Corporation from...
M. Jeanne Keesling
Jul 3, 2018
NEW CASTLE – M. Jeanne (Long) Keesling, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 3 in New Castle. She was born on June 6, 1927 to Albert and Mabel Long in New Castle. Jeanne graduated from New Castle High School in 1945 and attended Wittenberg University. She married Thomas Waggoner, also from New Castle, who became a military pilot and advanced...
Ronald Lee Butler
Jul 3, 2018
Ronald Lee Butler, 74, born on March 11, 1944 in New Castle, Indiana, to Flora Butler, passed away on July 3, 2018 in Florida. Ron (Ronnie), graduated in 1963 from New Castle Chrysler High School. Ron was a DECA member and worked for Dana Corporation in New Castle for 27 years. He was a great cook, hunter, fisherman and loved...
Keith Edward Haynes
Jun 30, 2018
Keith E. Haynes, 82, of New Castle passed away on June 30, 2018 at home after a brief illness. He was born February 20, 1936 in New Castle to the late Carl and Sarabell (Grover) Haynes. A life-long resident of New Castle, he graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1954. Keith served two years in the Army in...
Tracy French Ogle
Jun 28, 2018
Tracy French Ogle, 50, of Muncie, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, while surrounded by her family at St. Vincent Hospital following an extended illness. She was born October 1, 1967 in Evansville, to Ben and Pat (Boss) French. She was a 1986 graduate of Blue River Valley High School. A natural athlete, she played varsity basketball and volleyball and...
Dorothy J. Bledsoe
Jun 28, 2018
Dorothy J. Bledsoe, 86, of New Castle passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 19, 1932 in New Castle to the late Lloyd and Madge (Ratz) McMillan. A longtime resident of New Castle, she had formerly worked at Meadow Gold Corp. as a bookkeeper. Dorothy was a member of Raintree Homemakers...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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