Obituaries
Obituaries
Joyce N. Edwards
Jun 24, 2016
Joyce N. Edwards, 84, of Carthage passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born November 8, 1931 in Springport, IN to the late Ernest and Esther (Sommerville) Evans. Joyce was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Summit High School. She played the drums in band and later played in the JP band...
Garnet "Irene" Shermer
Jun 21, 2016
Garnet “Irene” (Sosby) Shermer, age 88, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at The Waters of Muncie. She was born April 6, 1928 in Wayne County, Indiana, to the late Charles J. and Anice Carmen (Schell) Sosby. She had worked at RMC in Attica, IN for 9 years, and at Henry County Memorial Park for 18 years...
Jason Michael Helm
Jun 18, 2016
Jason Michael Helm, 35, of Tarkastad, South Africa, passed away June 18, 2016 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 17, 1981 in Muskegon, MI a son of Mark and Kathy (Hubbard) Helm. Jason graduated from Lakeview Christian School in 1999 and Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Intercultural Studies. Jason lived a...
Lilly Frances Dane
Jun 18, 2016
Lilly Frances (Hollars) Dane, age 93, of New Castle went to be with the Lord June 18, 2016 at her residence. She was born November 11, 1922 in Monticello, Kentucky the daughter of the late R.Z. and Nova Etta (Crabtree) Hollars. She was a member of Southside Church of the Nazarene, where she received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012....
Tammy Lea Nixon
Jun 18, 2016
Tammy Lea Nixon, 55, passed away Saturday June 18, at her residence. She was born in New Castle, Indiana to the late Delmer and Esther (Davis) Hunter. Tammy was currently employed by Eastern Indiana Federal Credit Union where she has served for the past 15 years. She had also been employed by Brooks Foods in the Quality Control Department. Although...
Luther Eldon Wisehart
Jun 14, 2016
Luther Eldon Wisehart, 81, died Tuesday, following a brief illness at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN. He was a native of the Kennard and Shirley areas. He attended Cadiz High School. He had most recently been living with his youngest daughter in Tennessee. Luther was born July 15, 1934 to the late Homer and Cloie (Davisson) Wisehart. He married...
Donald E. Isenberg
Jun 13, 2016
Donald E. Isenberg, 67, of rural Charlottesville, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 13, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born September 14, 1948 in Greencastle to the late Roy and Bernedine (Hubbard) Isenberg. He was a retired ironworker, Local 22, Indianapolis and retiree of the Indiana National Guard after 20 years of service. A veteran of the US Army, he...
Jeanette Kay Curless
Jun 12, 2016
Jeanette Kay Curless, 65, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital following a seven month courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 6, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Hilva Turner and Frances E. (Cleghorn) Swim. A 1969 graduate of Blue River Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, she was also a 1970 graduate from Beauty...
Glenn R. Stoten
Jun 12, 2016
Glenn R. Stoten, 82, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Beech Grove Meadows. He was born June 22, 1933 in Knightstown, the son of Wallace and LaVonna Stoten. Glenn was a retired auto worker, having worked for General Motors for several years. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he ran a saw sharpening business out of...
Daisy Ellen Stevens
Jun 11, 2016
Daisy Ellen Stevens, 98, of Rushville and formerly of Spiceland passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Rush Memorial Hospital. She was born December 13, 1917 in Orange County, Indiana to the late Charles C. and Bessie (Goodpaster) Moffatt. Daisy was a member of the Rushville Baptist Temple since 2002. She enjoyed gardening, singing and telling old stories. She is...
Katherine "Katie" Marie Salvucci
Jun 8, 2016
Katherine “Katie” Marie Salvucci, 32, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 6, 1983 in Newport Beach, California to John C. and Debbie (Florea) Salvucci. Katie was a very outgoing and friendly person who had a heart of gold. She’d do anything for anyone who was in need. Katie loved volunteering...
Marjorie V. Powless
Jun 7, 2016
Marjorie V. Powless, 87, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 with family by her side. She was born June 16, 1928 to the late John Everett and Arkie Carender of New Castle. Marjorie retired in 1977 from Guide Lamp GM, in Anderson and was a member of UAW Local 663. She was...
Kathy "Kat-Lou" Guffey
Jun 4, 2016
Kathy “Kat-Lou” Guffey, 66, of New Castle passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born July 11, 1949 in New Castle to the late Parris “Burhead” and Jacqueline (Vores) Neal. Kathy was the first woman professional Harley-Davidson drag racer through the American Motorcycle Racing Association. When she was off the track, Kathy...
Myra E. Hacker
Jun 1, 2016
Myra E. (Sheffield) Hacker went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, June 1, 2016. While her family and friends already miss her presence here, she is resting in the joy and delight of her Father’s presence. The youngest of six children, she was born August 18, 1939 to Willie and Laura Sheffield, she enjoyed all the benefits of being the...
Jennifer Lou Bell
Jun 1, 2016
Jennifer Lou (Ice) Bell, 66, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 1, 2016 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Jennifer was born in Muncie on April 8, 1950 and grew up outside of Mt. Summit, IN on the family dairy farm. She attended Mt....
C. Madeline Madison
May 31, 2016
C. Madeline Madison, 85, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at The Waters of Muncie. She was born October 10, 1930 in New Castle to the late Arthur and Georgia Sutherland. In 1948, Madeline married her high school sweetheart, H. Dale Madison. She enjoyed playing her organ, fishing, camping, baking, and crocheting. She also loved spending time...
Verlon Shepherd
May 27, 2016
Verlon Shepherd, 80, a resident of Greensboro, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at his home. He was born February 13, 1936 in Roxanna, Kentucky a son of Tressie and Emma (Collins) Shepherd. Verlon retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was previously employed at Nicholson File in Anderson for 10 years....
Jimmie Carolyn Landon
May 24, 2016
Jimmie Carolyn Landon, 64, of New Lisbon went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Indiana University Hospital following a brief illness. She was born May 1, 1952 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Willie and Betty Maples. She enjoyed being with her family and especially her grandchildren. Jimmie also enjoyed reading and spending time in prayer....
I. Irene Smith
May 24, 2016
I. Irene Smith, 96, of Spiceland, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at her home. She was born March 21, 1920, in Henry County, Indiana to the late Perry and Leophia (Edwards) McCubbins. She was a graduate of New Castle High School. She had been employed at RCA in Indianapolis, and in the offices of New Castle Products and Modernfold...
Melvin P. England
May 23, 2016
Melvin P. England, age 71 of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Waters of Muncie. He was born March 23, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Royal Earl and Mary (Bell) England. He was a graduate of Cadiz High School and retired from the New Castle Police Department following 27 years of service. Melvin...
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