Obituaries
Obituaries
Dorothy I. Smoot
Jan 8, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” I. Smoot, 88, of Knightstown passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at Heritage House in New Castle. She was born September 23, 1929 in Centralia, KS a daughter of Earl and Lilly Brammer. Dottie lived in the Grant City community before moving to Knightstown. She had worked at Gregor’s Bakery in Knightstown. She was a member of the...
Thomas D. Fox
Jan 7, 2018
Thomas D. Fox, 72, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born January 1, 1946 in New Castle to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Isom) Fox. He enjoyed watching sports, listening to music and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a long-time resident of New Castle, IN and Richmond,...
Larry J. Denney
Jan 3, 2018
Larry J. Denney, 73, of Mooreland, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home in Mooreland. He was born March 5, 1944 in New Castle, IN, to Elmer “Tip” and Donna (Davis) Denney. A Mooreland resident most of his life, he graduated from Mooreland High School in 1962, where he was President of his Senior Class....
Carl W. Oney
Jan 1, 2018
Carl W. Oney, 82, Muncie, Indiana, went home to his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on Monday January 1, 2018, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s. Carl was born December 28, 1935 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Everett and Louella Oney. He was the precious husband of Jean Fraley Oney, who entered heaven on September 14,...
Stephen L. Roberts
Jan 1, 2018
Stephen L. Roberts, 53, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. He was born June 26, 1964 in New Castle to the late Ernest “Dale” and Ina Roberts of New Castle. For most of Stephen’s career he was an entrepreneur. He loved his daughters and grandchildren. Stephen collected baseball cards, knives, enjoyed hot rods and was a Harley...
Harold "Wayne" Hedges
Jan 1, 2018
Harold “Wayne” Hedges, 61, of New Castle, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie. He was born June 15, 1956 in Washington, the son of the late Harold L. and Wilma (Bertram) Hedges. A 1974 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, Wayne retired from Allegheny Ludlum in New Castle. He was a member of...
Doris L. Smitley
Dec 30, 2017
Doris L. Smitley, 83, of Indianapolis passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home. She was born March 8, 1934 in Tompkinsville, KY to the late Frank Allen. She retired from Kroger Dairy in Indianapolis after 30 years of service. Doris enjoyed playing BINGO. She is survived by a son, Larry (Kathy) Rollins of New Castle; two grandsons, Brian...
Bonnie J. Shrock
Dec 30, 2017
Bonnie J. Shrock, 82, of Fishers, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born September 6, 1935 in Ft. Wayne, a daughter of the late Ray and Mary (Harmeyer) Disler. Bonnie devoted her life to her children and family. Her greatest joy and fulfillment came from taking care of those she loved. Bonnie...
Lana June Pettus Bennett
Dec 29, 2017
Lana June Pettus Bennett, 66, of New Castle passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1951 in New Castle to the late Luther and Dora (Pennycuff) Agee. She was a longtime member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Lana enjoyed going to church, reading her Bible and...
Philip E. "Fil" Manifold
Dec 29, 2017
Philip E. “Fil” Manifold, 62, of Mooreland passed away peacefully at his home Friday, December 29, 2017. He was born July 26, 1955 in New Castle to the late Ralph and Betty Jane (Small) Manifold. He had been employed at the Rose Bowl in New Castle and was on the Pro Bowl circuit for a period of time. Fil had...
Nancy E. Burtt
Dec 29, 2017
Nancy E. Burtt, 81, a resident of Mooreland passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born October 5, 1936 in Henry County to the late Walter and Edith (Murray) Burtt. Nancy retired from Modernfold Corp. after over 30 years of service. An active member of First Christian Church in Mooreland, she served...
Wilma Renita Lindsey
Dec 28, 2017
Wilma Renita Lindsey, 87, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. She was born December 7, 1930 in Albany, KY to the late Walter and Dora (Stockton) Richardson. She had been employed at RCA for many years, and then moved to Texas. After returning to New Castle she took up quilting and playing...
Jonathan Robert Kent
Dec 27, 2017
Jonathan Robert Kent, 38, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1979 in Madison County, Indiana to Clifton Kent and Marcy Crider. He was employed as a machine repairman working for Fedex and Keihen Corporation in Greenfield. Jonathan had been a volunteer fireman in Dubois, PA. He loved fishing, motorcycle riding,...
Anita G. Williams
Dec 26, 2017
Anita G. Williams, 62, of Knightstown, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital following a seven-year battle with a brain tumor. She was born January 10, 1955 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of Billy J. and Freda (Scarbro) Brock. A 1973 graduate of Greenfield High School, she had worked at First National Bank in Knightstown. She was...
Claude L. Duncan
Dec 26, 2017
Claude L. Duncan, 72, of Knightstown, Indiana passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his home. He was born November 27, 1945 in Burnside, KY to the late Garfield and Olcie (Cox) Duncan. Claude retired from Chrysler after 49 years of dedicated service. He is survived by a sister, Patricia (Duncan) Stout and several nieces & nephews. In addition to...
Helen Weaver
Dec 26, 2017
Helen Weaver, 81, a lifelong resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. She was born May 23, 1936 in New Castle to the late Frank and Rosa (Gardner) Enochs. Helen was a devoted teacher, where she taught at Wilbur Wright, Greenstreet, Hernly and Weir. She served as principal at both...
Bettie Thompson
Dec 26, 2017
Bettie Thompson, 92, of Knightstown, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton, where she resided. She was born January 30, 1925 in Black Rock, AR, a daughter of the late Rector Sloan and Jennie Windows (Holobaugh) Ward. A homemaker, Bettie had lived in Knightstown for over 60 years. She was a member of Righteous Oaks...
Evelyn J. Hammond
Dec 25, 2017
Evelyn J. Hammond, 91, of New Castle, went to her heavenly home Monday, December 25, 2017 in Greenfield. Evelyn was born July 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Fred and Thelma (Miller) Hollingsworth. She graduated from Pike Township High School and was retired from Henry County Court House, having worked for the Clerk’s Office and Voters Registration. She was...
Sammy H. Laurie
Dec 25, 2017
Sammy Harold Laurie Sr. went to meet the Lord on December 25, 2017. He died suddenly and unexpectedly on Christmas day, after celebrating Christmas with his friends and family. Sammy was born April 5, 1943 to Forest and Lena Laurie. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1961, where he lettered in 2 sports, cross country and wrestling. He...
Michael R. Beane
Dec 24, 2017
Michael “Mike” R. Beane, 61, of Wilkinson, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 2, 1956 in Anderson, Indiana to Frank and Millie (Taylor) Beane. Mike was a 1975 graduate of Knightstown High School. He worked as a finish carpenter for many years and the last 5 years with Formica Corporation in Mt. Comfort....
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