Obituaries
Obituaries
Anna "Sherry" Poe
May 14, 2017
Anna “Sherry” Poe, 60, went to be with the Lord May 14, 2017 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born February 19, 1957 in New Castle to the late Floyd “Gene” and Clara (Gregory) Criswell. She worked in the cafeteria at Chrysler Corp. in New Castle, and afterwards was a homemaker for many years. She...
H. Ray Butler
May 14, 2017
H. Ray Butler, 72, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Henry Community Hospital. He was born August 25, 1944 in Haldeman, Kentucky a son of John and Stella (Egan) Butler. Ray was a 1962 graduate of Knightstown High School and retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors, Anderson, in 1995 after 30 years of service. He...
James "Jim" Wood
May 13, 2017
James “Jim” Michael Wood, 79, has entered his Heavenly home to be with his father, Charles “Chuck” Wood, his mother, Inez (Apple) Wood and his younger brother, Robin Wood. On Saturday, May 13, 2017, quietly at his home, Red River Road, Jim left his wife of 60 years, Jerrie (Hampton) Wood along with his three children, Frank “Mike” (wife, Jessie)...
Troy W. Crabtree
May 11, 2017
Troy W. Crabtree, 55, of New Castle, IN lost his battle with cancer at the Henry County Hospital on May 11, 2017. He was born in New Castle, Indiana, December 12, 1961 a son of Donald Crabtree of New Castle and the late Vicki Crabtree. Troy attended New Covenant Church in New Castle. He worked for several moving companies in...
Linnie M. Beaty
May 10, 2017
Linnie M. Beaty of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Waters of Muncie. She was born November 11, 1922 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Stokley L. and Effie Lee (Dalton) Beaty. Linnie was a graduate of Byrdstown High School. She was employed at Komfy Togs (Huntington Industries) for twelve years and also the New Castle...
Sara Beth Tompkins
May 7, 2017
Sara Beth Tompkins, 36, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was born June 21, 1980 in Greenfield, a daughter of Joseph and Judy (Chew) Tompkins. Sara was a 1998 graduate of Knightstown High School and was formerly employed at McDonalds in New Castle and Knightstown. She had also been employed at Citizen State Bank in Knightstown. Sara...
James Jim Johnson
May 7, 2017
James L. “Jim” Johnson, 79, of New Castle passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born September 8, 1937 in New Castle to the late James A. and Helen L. (Trinder) Johnson. Jim graduated from New Salem High School in 1955, and was a navigator in the U. S. Navy. He retired from Dana Corp. where he worked in...
Charles E. Driver
May 5, 2017
Charles E. Driver, 72, of White Hall, Maryland and formerly of New Castle passed away May 5, 2017 following a brief bout with cancer. He was born April 14, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Fred L. and Anna (Smith) Driver. Charles was a 1963 graduate of Chrysler High School then attended Ball State University and National-Lewis University....
Dylan Gage Hiner
May 4, 2017
Dylan Gage Hiner, 17, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born September 18, 1999 in Lawrenceburg, a son of Kevin and Donna (York) Hiner. Basketball was Dylan’s passion. A sophomore at Knightstown High School, Dylan started on the varsity basketball team there for the past two years. Many hours were spent practicing at the Hoosier Gym, Kinnaman’s,...
Jane E. Roberts
May 2, 2017
Jane E. Roberts, 81, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born on December 22, 1935 in New Castle to the late Eldon and Frances “Fanny” (Cannon) Horney. She was an employee of Chrysler Corporation in New Castle and later worked at New Castle Chrysler High School as a secretary....
Beverly Jean Woods
May 2, 2017
Beverly Jean (Merrill) Woods, 92, formerly of New Castle, IN passed away on May 2nd at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, IN. She was born on May 24, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late David and Edith Merrill. She married Taylor Clark Woods on February 6, 1946 and they moved to New Castle in 1963. She was...
Phyllis E. Murray
May 2, 2017
Phyllis E. Murray, 87, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born on October 20, 1929 in Muncie to the late Carl and Florence Evans. She was a graduate of Cadiz High School where she was a cheerleader and in the marching band. Phyllis retired as secretary following several...
Dr. Max E. Copeland
Apr 29, 2017
Dr. Max E. Copeland, 92, formerly of Spiceland passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Indianapolis. He was born on September 22, 1924 to the late Carroll and Gladys Copeland of Spiceland, Indiana. After serving in the Medical Corps in World War II, Max attended Indiana University School of Dentistry (1951) and practiced dentistry in Winchester, IN. After retiring from...
Shirley Arnette Clements
Apr 27, 2017
Shirley Arnette Clements, 81, died April 27, 2017 in Knightstown, IN after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and faith supported her throughout her struggle and she now rests in peace. She was born December 10, 1935 in Ocala FL, the daughter of William Ephraim Arnett of Auburndale, FL and Wilma (Cushing) Arnette of Ocala, FL.,...
Maxine Denney
Apr 26, 2017
Maxine Denney, 85, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was born January 24, 1932 in Alpha, Kentucky to the late Clay and Florence (Hicks) Marcum. Maxine Virginia Hickie (Marcum) Denney was a 60 year active member of Foursquare Gospel Church; where she was involved with the prayer chain and provided food for bereavement dinners. She enjoyed...
Mildred L. Gephart
Apr 25, 2017
Mildred L. Gephart went to be with her Lord on April 25, 2017 surrounded by friends and family. Mildred Lois Basye was born in Spiceland, Indiana to Howard and Mary Basye on April 24, 1924. Mildred was a graduate of Spiceland High School and Indiana Central Business College. Mildred married William Lane Gephart on April 10, 1943, and their marriage...
Brian Lee Shelton
Apr 23, 2017
Brian Lee Shelton, 37, of Huntington, formerly of Knightstown, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 23, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital from cardiac arrest, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born January 2, 1980 in New Castle a son of Donald Lee and Cassandra S. (Lingerfelt) Shelton. Brian was self employed in internet sales. He was an avid weather...
Debbie Huntsman
Apr 20, 2017
Debbie Huntsman, 63, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born June 25, 1953 in Fort Polk, Louisiana to the late Olney Dean and Helen (Walker) Neal. Debbie was a 1971 graduate of Shenandoah High School. She retired from Best Lock in Indianapolis following 22 years of service and later worked...
Venard G. Bailey
Apr 18, 2017
Venard G. Bailey, 84, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born March 22, 1933 in McRoberts, Ky, a son of the late Lunda and Elvira (Bowling) Bailey. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Venard served during the Korean War, and obtained the National Defense Service Medal, China Service Medal,...
Russell V. Hall Jr.
Apr 12, 2017
Russell V. Hall Jr. 86, of New Castle, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. Russell was born May 13, 1930 to Russell Sr. and Crystal (Ratliff) Hall near Lewisville, in Rush County, IN. He was a star basketball player at Raleigh High School, served three years in the U.S. Army beginning in 1955 and was...
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