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Barbara Jean Warner
Jun 7, 2024
Barbara Jean Warner, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at her home. She was born July 3, 1934 in Indianapolis to the late Arval and Pauline (Hollinger) Lawrence.
She graduated in 1952 from Manuel High School and went on to work as a dental assistant with a private dentist at Camp Atterbury and the I.U. School of Dentistry...
Jaxson Denver Grubbs
Jun 6, 2024
Jaxson Denver Grubbs, 14, born on November 24, 2009 in New Castle, IN passed away unexpectedly from a diving accident on June 6,2024. Loved and raised by Jenny Grubbs and Chuck Johnson, who survive.
Survivors also include biological father, Braden Grubbs; siblings, Taylor (Bryce) Pinkard, Makiya Grubbs, (Damion) and Kole Grubbs (Savannah) all of New Castle; aunt, Danielle (Justin) Malicoat, and...
Betty June Houser
Jun 6, 2024
Betty June Houser, 100, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at The Waters of Middletown. She was born May 30, 1924 in Losantville, IN to the late Joseph H. and Georgia D. (Johnson) Koons.
Betty attended New Lisbon School and graduated from Mooreland High School. She married the love of her life, Donald Houser, on March 23, 1943....
Teresa Maurine Bell
Jun 6, 2024
Teresa M. Bell passed away peacefully at home, on June 6, 2024, surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and sister after a short illness.
Born on December 10, 1944 to the late Robert E. Cline and Dorothy E. (Swoveland) Cline, she lived most of her life in Henry County with a Mooreland address. She was known to four generations as “Grandma...
Rita M. Beavers
Jun 5, 2024
Rita M. Beavers, 93, of Spiceland passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born January 22, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Julia (O'Hare) Varty.A longtime member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Rita enjoyed bird watching and had a particular fondness for bluebirds and hummingbirds. She also enjoyed gardening and painting and cherished spending time...
Gail Wenford Donica
Jun 4, 2024
Gail Wenford Donica, 85, of New Castle went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 4, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1938 in New Castle to Wenford and Violet (Worley) Donica.
Gail graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in the class of 1957. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and served...
Michael Allen Evans
Jun 3, 2024
Michael Allen Evans, 65, of Knightstown passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1959 in Rushville the son of Ramona Webber.
Michael attended Rushville High School and served 3 years in the U.S. Army in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a simple man and loved his kids and grandkids. He greatly enjoyed coaching Knightstown...
Dorothy Ann Thomas
Jun 2, 2024
Dorothy Ann (Cochran) Thomas, 93 of New Castle passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1931 in Dublin, IN to the late Walter and Belva (Geiglia) Cochran.
She married David “Frank” Franklin Thomas on May 23, 1971, he passed away on November 16, 2020. Dorothy was the second child but the first daughter. She had...
Ronald Eugene Parham
Jun 1, 2024
Ronald E. Parham, 74, of Knightstown passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born November 5, 1949, in Olney, Maryland to the late Paul and Irene Parham.
Ronnie retired from the Labors Union #120. He loved racing and spent many Saturdays at the local track. Ronnie was a jack of many trades; he enjoyed working on old cars, chainsaws,...
James & Lela "Jeanie" Ratliff
May 31, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear parents and grandparents. James Alfred and Lela Emogene “Jeanie” Ratliff passed away just two days apart. James, age 94, was born December 17, 1929 in Henry County, Indiana to the late Merritt and Sophia (Swartz) Ratliff and passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Jeanie, age 93,...
Donna Jean Whitehead
May 31, 2024
Donna J. Whitehead, 65, of New Castle passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on May 22, 1959 to the late Johnnie and Louise (Gibson) Guffey.
Donna was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She had worked at several automotive factories as a laborer and a supervisor through the years....
Alicia Lynn Agee
May 30, 2024
Alicia Lynn Agee, 76, of Anderson, passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1947 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Roy H. and Mary Lou (Macy) Bovender.
A 1965 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, she retired from Henry County Hospital following several years of employment at a Pharmacy technician....
Larry Cox II
May 29, 2024
Larry D. Cox II, 52 of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from complications of a stroke he suffered a week prior. He was born July 12, 1971 in New Castle, IN to Larry D. and Mary Louise (Catron) Cox.
Larry was an auto mechanic and loved working on cars. He enjoyed biking and canoeing. Larry was a very...
Ruby Taylor
May 29, 2024
Ruby Taylor, 89, of Oakville went to be safely in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1935 in Oneida TN, a daughter to the late Mitchell Charlie and Charity (Miller) Foster.
Ruby was a 1955 graduate of Cowan High School. She retired from RCA/Thompson Consumer Electronics in Indianapolis. Ruby loved animals, especially...
Mary Lou Huckelby
May 27, 2024
Mary Lou Huckelby, 78, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie following an extended illness. She was born May 6, 1946 in Morehead, KY, a daughter of the late Delbert and Leola (Logan) Conley.
Mary enjoyed all things homemaker. She also enjoyed painting ceramics, watching Soap Operas, working word searches and reading her...
William Joseph Sheets
May 27, 2024
William “Bill” Joseph Sheets, age 80, currently of Muncie and formerly of Adamsville, TN, passed away on May 27, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on November 15, 1943, in Shirley, Indiana, the son of the late Charles Ralph and Nellie Eileen (Fisher) Sheets.
Bill graduated from Wilkinson High School. After graduation, he joined the United...
Jerry Branock
May 26, 2024
Jerry Branock, 83, of Carthage passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Cypress Run Rehabilitation Center in Morristown. He was born July 10, 1940 in Greenfield, the son of Earl and Pauline (McCorkle) Branock.
Jerry retired from Ford Motor Company, Indianapolis, in 1991 after 31 years of service. An electrician by trade, he enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He was also...
Freida E. Johnson
May 23, 2024
Freida E. Johnson, 92, of Charlottesville passed away on Thursday May 23, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1932 in Greenfield to the late Charles Raymond and Hazel Marie (Estelle) McCorkle.
She was a Godly woman that loved going to church. Freida was a 62 year member of the Knightstown Church of God. She also enjoyed visiting other Churches and...
Donald R. Sampley
May 23, 2024
Donald Sampley, 86, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his residence in New Castle. He was born May 3, 1938 in New Castle a son of the late James and Mamie Sampley.
Don married Rosalie (Abrell) Sampley on October 13, 1963. They made their home in the Springport area. Don enjoyed being outside mowing and gardening. He...
Sheila Lynn Oliver
May 22, 2024
Sheila Lynn Oliver, 68, gained her angel wings on May 22, 2024 at her home. Sheila was born April 6, 1956 in New Castle, IN to the late Herbert and Mary Dicken Witham.
Sheila was a 1974 graduate of Tri Jr./Sr. High School. After high school, she began working at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Childrens Home, where she served as...
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