Obituaries

Obituaries

Bernice Bivens

Bernice Bivens

Jul 9, 2014

Bernice Bivens, 86, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie. She was born August 20, 1927 in Ashland, KY a daughter of William Monroe and Susann (Napier) Maynard. Bernice retired from New Castle Continuing Education and had previously been employed at Modernfold Corporation in New Castle. She was a member of...

Paul E. Stover

Paul E. Stover

Jul 9, 2014

Paul E. Stover, 87, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at his home. He was born January 15, 1927 in Henry County to the late Harry R. and Myrtle Irene (Cordell) Stover. Paul was a member of South Memorial Drive Church of God where he took care of the tape ministry and sound board for...

David H. Heath

David H. Heath

Jul 3, 2014

David H. Heath, 78, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Henry County Hospital. He was born October 26, 1935 in Clay County, IN, a son of the late Everett L. and Sylvia Susan (Wattlet) Heath. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, David retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1999 following 45 years of service. He...

Clifford Paul Simerly

Clifford Paul Simerly

Jul 2, 2014

Clifford Paul Simerly, 94, a lifetime resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born November 5, 1919 in New Castle to the late Charles and Julia (Dunaway) Simerly. Paul was a 1938 graduate of New Castle High School. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. Paul...

Marty A. Simpson

Marty A. Simpson

Jul 2, 2014

Marty Simpson, 57, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Hancock County Regional Hospital following an extended illness. He was born January 4, 1957 in New Castle, a son of James Ralph and Lena (Denney) Simpson. Marty attended New Castle Schools and was employed at Von Duprin in Indianapolis for the past 24 years. He was an avid...

Robert L. "Bob" Burke

Robert L. "Bob" Burke

Jul 1, 2014

Robert L. “Bob” Burke, age 87, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Henry County Hospital. He was born October 2, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Thomas and Edna (Hankenhoff) Burke. Bob retired from Delco Remy in Anderson following 36 years of service and served in the United States Army. He tended bar at Byers...

Wilbur Allen Keesling

Wilbur Allen Keesling

Jun 29, 2014

Wilbur Allen Keesling, 78 of Grayson, KY, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away June 29, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. One of 9 children, he was born August 5, 1935 in Kennard, a son of the late William G. and Isabell Jane (Darling) Keesling. Wilbur retired from IBM in Indianapolis. He attended Ironhill Missionary Baptist Church where he...

Barbara A. Craig

Barbara A. Craig

Jun 28, 2014

Barbara A. Craig, 78, of Knightstown passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. She was born January 2, 1936 in Carthage, a daughter of the late Carroll V. and Ima Jean (Howard) Stevens. A 1954 graduate of Carthage High School, Barbara retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors in Anderson after many years of...

Judith Ann VanMatre

Judith Ann VanMatre

Jun 27, 2014

Judith Ann (Capshaw) VanMatre Judy was born April, 13, 1929, in Bedford, Indiana. She was the daughter of Vernie J. (Jack) Capshaw and Clara (Hosek) Capshaw. A son, Kurt (wife Liz), of Richmond, TX survives Judy. She had two grandchildren, Tyler, of Anderson, IN and Kayt, of Cambridge City, IN, and two step-grandchildren, Lauren and Andrew of Richmond, TX. Two...

Randy H Lowder Jr

Randy H Lowder Jr

Jun 26, 2014

Randy H. Lowder, Jr., age 41, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014. He was born December 28, 1972 in Muncie, Indiana to Randy and Sona (Turner) Lowder, Sr. Randy had been a Karate Instructor in Indianapolis and had competed in world and state karate tournaments. Randy was a 4th degree black belt. He also had worked at Xerox call center...

Donald Figg

Donald Figg

Jun 25, 2014

Donald Figg, age 84, of Knightstown, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 25, 2014, while at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born January 24, 1930 in Martinsville, Indiana to the late Henry H. and Nora Figg. He retired in 1968 from the United States Navy. He served during the Korean War, where he was an IC-1...

Shirley G. Poore

Shirley G. Poore

Jun 25, 2014

Shirley G. Poore, age 77 of New Castle, passed away, Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. He was born June 3, 1937 in Kennard to the late Wilburn B. and Emogene (Martin) Poore. He retired from Chrysler Corporation as a tool maker following 38 years of service and owned S.G. Poore Auctioneer for 36 years....

Donald A. Snyder

Donald A. Snyder

Jun 23, 2014

Donald A. Snyder, age 85, of New Castle, won his greatest victory and went to heaven to be reunited with his bride and to see Jesus face to face, Monday, June 23, 2014 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born October 30, 1928 in Ridgefarm, Illinois to the late Oscar A. and Gertrude (Louthan) Snyder. Don married Deloris Lewis...

Herman Groce

Herman Groce

Jun 23, 2014

Herman Groce, Jr., age 66, of New Castle, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 6, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana to Herman Groce, Sr. of New Castle and the late Lucy (Purvis) Groce. He retired from Outokumpu in 2009 following 44 years of service. He loved NASCAR, riding his Harley and spending time...

Matthew B. Judd

Matthew B. Judd

Jun 21, 2014

Matthew B. Judd, 34, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Carthage, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was born April 29, 1980 in Indianapolis the son of Walter B. Judd and Marsha J. Copass. Matthew was a 1998 graduate of Knightstown High School and a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Iraq War stationed in Baghdad. He...

William M. McMahan

William M. McMahan

Jun 21, 2014

William M. “Kinley” McMahan, 95, of Carthage, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. He was born June 16, 1919 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a son of the late Charles Bourbon and Margaret Liza (Bailey) McMahan. He began working at Smurfit Stone in Carthage in 1947 and retired from there after many years of service. He...

Cinda Stockton

Cinda Stockton

Jun 20, 2014

Cinda Stockton, 101, of New Castle went to be with the Lord Friday, June 20, 2014, while at her residence. She was born March 18, 1913 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Abner and Maggie (Byrd) Brown. Cinda enjoyed being a homemaker her entire life. She loved all flowers and spending time in her home with family. Survivors...

Robert (Bubby) Michael Johnson

Robert (Bubby) Michael Johnson

Jun 20, 2014

Robert (Bubby) Michael Johnson, age 44, of Anderson and formerly of Knightstown, went to fly with angels Friday, June 20, 2014 at his home from complications from his battle with Epilepsy. Bubby was born August 10, 1969 in Greenfield, Indiana to Robert T. and Darlus Johnson. Robert attended Knightstown High School and was a long time resident of Knightstown. He...

Anthony Michael Langley

Anthony Michael Langley

Jun 19, 2014

Anthony Michael Langley passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was the son of Michael Cassett and Shaylynne Langley. Anthony blessed us with 91 minutes. In that short 91 minutes one baby boy showed us all what true love was all about. He will forever live in our hearts. In addition to his...

Ruth M. Calhoun

Ruth M. Calhoun

Jun 18, 2014

Ruth M. Calhoun, age 94, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born January 6, 1920 in Henry County, Indiana to the late William J. and Viola (Porter) Sparks. A homemaker, she was a lifelong resident of Henry County. Ruth was the oldest living member of First Church of the...

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