Follow Us
See when new obituaries are posted.
Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Obituaries
Obituaries
Larry Bowers Hammond
May 28, 2011
Larry Bowers Hammond, 66, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Heritage House following an extended illness. He was born February 13, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Homer and Helen (Bowers) Hammond. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle. He served in the National Guard from 1966...
Dora Clay
May 25, 2011
Dora Clay, age 95, of Grayson, Kentucky, formerly of New Hebron, Illinois, Knightstown, and Carthage, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011. She was born October 4, 1915 in Jackson, Kentucky a daughter of the late Elijah and Tressie (New) Clay. She retired from Western Electric after 25 years of assembly work and was a homemaker. Dora attended and was...
Edna E Brungart
May 23, 2011
Edna E. Brungart, age 96, of New Castle, passed away, Monday, May 23, 2011 at Henry County Hospital. She was born July 8, 1914 in Columbus, Ohio. Survivors include a daughter, Madeleine (husband, Ed) Kiesewetter of New Castle; two granddaughters, Penny (husband, Dr. Wade) Horn and Tammy (husband, Ray) Emery; eight great grandchildren, Jessica and Amanda Emery, Jada, Casey, Ross,...
Ivan Cable
May 22, 2011
Ivan Cable, age 94, of New Castle passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 in Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born April 18, 1917 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Orville and Mary (Casteel) Cable. Ivan and his wife traveled extensively in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, England, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Trinidad, Australia, Barbados, Guatemala, Columbia, Dominican Republic,...
"Willie" William F. Mefford #46
May 21, 2011
“Willie” William F. Mefford #46, age 49, of Knightstown, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at St. John’s Health System in Anderson following injuries sustained in an accident while racing at Anderson Speedway. He was born April 13, 1962 in Maysville, KY. Willie was presently employed by Comcast Communications as a technician, where he had worked for over 20 years....
Halcyon A Bertram
May 19, 2011
Halcyon A. Bertram, age 70, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Henry County Hospital. She was born December 18, 1940 to the late Charles and Violeta (Peacock) Keesling. She had been employed at New Castle Chrysler High School as a dishwasher and server for 25 years. She attended Temple Baptist Church in New Castle. She enjoyed...
Inez M. Johnson
May 18, 2011
INEZ M. JOHNSON, age 93, originally of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Traditions at Stygler Road in Gahanna, Ohio. She was born May 1, 1918 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Chris and Julia (Doyle) Selke. She was married to the late Maurice Johnson for 69 years. Inez retired from New Castle Welding where she...
Murry D Fisher Jr.
May 17, 2011
Murry D. Fisher, Jr., age 28, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Henry County Hospital. He was born July 21, 1982 to Laura (Perry) McClain and Murry Dean Fisher in Henry County, Indiana. He enjoyed music and loved to play guitar. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his...
Gail E. Watts
May 16, 2011
Gail E. Bainter Thornburgh Watts, age 95, of New Castle and formerly of Blountsville, went to her eternal reward Monday, May 16, 2011 at Glen Oaks Health Campus following an extended illness. She was born August 7, 1915 in Towanda, IL, a daughter of the late Edgar P. and Maida (Kirkham) Saffer. A 1933 graduate of Center High School, Gail...
Merle Cross
May 16, 2011
Merle Cross, 91, of Mooreland, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born December 9, 1919 in Blountsville, IN the son of Orville and Sadie (Swoveland) Cross. He attended school at Center School. Merle was a veteran in the US Army and served during WWII. He retired from Chrysler Corporation following many years...
Wilma J. Ashby
May 16, 2011
Wilma J. Ashby, 89, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 16, 2011 while residing at Hickory Creek of New Castle. She was born April 21, 1922 in New Castle a daughter of the late James and Delia (Schlenker) Edwards. Wilma worked at Kresge’s and A & P Grocery in New Castle. She also worked...
Rosemary Griggs
May 11, 2011
Rosemary Griggs, age 78, of Mt. Summit, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 26, 1932 in Dunkirk, Indiana to the late Robert Harlan and Anna Elizabeth (Dixon) Smoot. She was a foster parent for over 100 children over a period of 17 years. Rosemary was a member of Mt. Summit Christian Church....
Maedoris M Bowman
May 9, 2011
Maedoris M. Bowman, age 96, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. She was born July 25, 1914 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Hugh T. and Ada P. (Wood) McCune. A 1932 graduate of Anderson High School, she graduated from Indiana Business College in Anderson in 1934. She and her husband, Woody joined D.E....
Bobby Lee Edwards
May 7, 2011
Bobby Lee Edwards, age 83, of New Castle, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2011 following a long and courageous fight with cancer. He was born July 22, 1927 in Seymour, Indiana, a son of the late George S. and Gladys (Eacret) Edwards. Bobby retired in 1989 from Knightstown High School as instrumental music teacher after...
B. Lyle Wilson
May 5, 2011
B. Lyle Wilson, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 5, 2011 following an extended illness. He was born December 24, 1925 in Sulphur Springs, a son of the late Carl and Elpha (Hinshaw) Wilson. A 1943 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, Lyle farmed for over 20 years and also...
Gary L Dicken
May 1, 2011
Gary L. Dicken, 53, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Henry County Hospital. He was born May 4, 1957 to the late Leon and Josephine (Wilson) Dicken in Burksville, Kentucky. A self employed carpenter, he was formerly employed with Thompson Builders and the Henry County Hospital. He enjoyed model cars and woodworking. He attended Open...
Betty Lou Swincher
Apr 29, 2011
Betty Lou (Higgins) Swincher, 81, of Knightstown, died Friday, April 29, at Regency Place Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield. She was born Oct., 17, 1929, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Robert Harvey and Della Mae (Craig) Higgins. Mrs. Swincher graduated from New Castle High School in 1949. She and Richard L. Swincher were married on Oct. 15, 1949....
Nancy E Lewis
Apr 28, 2011
Nancy E. Lewis, age 41, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 28, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 19, 1970 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Charles Edward and Martha Lou (Collins) McCann. She was a 1988 graduate of Blue River Valley High School and had attended ITT Technical Institute. Survivors include three daughters, Ashley...
Mary Ellen Ward
Apr 26, 2011
Mary Ellen Ward, age 93, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born April 1, 1918 in Henry County, Indiana to the late Willard and Mary Frances (Nugen) Ward. She retired from Delco Remy in Anderson after many years of service. For many years Mary was a member of DAR,...
Alice Mae French
Apr 24, 2011
Alice Mae French, 98, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville. She was born August 1, 1912 in Rush County the daughter of Arthur and Goldie (Davis) Parker. She was formerly employed at H.P. Wasson Company and McGrady Furniture in New Castle. She had also been a farm wife and was a 50...
Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service
is a collection of obituaries for Henry County, IN. With services throughout Indiana that are updated regularly. Find our locations in both New Castle, Indiana & Knightstown, Indiana. Our collection of obituaries can be found online, so join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.