Obituaries

Obituaries

Joseph "Joe" R. Shelley

Joseph "Joe" R. Shelley

Dec 10, 2023

Joseph “Joe” R. Shelley, 77, of New Castle passed away Sunday December 10, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana to the late James and Martha (Smith) Shelley. Joe graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1964. At age 17 he enlisted in the United States Army to defend our country....

Joyce E. Flynn

Joyce E. Flynn

Dec 9, 2023

Joyce E. Flynn, 84, of Sulphur Springs passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home. She was born January 26, 1939 in New Castle to the late Gerald and Flora (Osborne) Harvey. Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Kevin Flynn of Illinois, Cindy Cupp of Illinois, and Kyle Flynn of Sulphur Springs; sister, Beverlee Craft of...

Michael "Mike" Richardson

Michael "Mike" Richardson

Dec 9, 2023

Michael “Mike” Richardson, 67, of Knightstown went to “The Big Woods” on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on August 13, 1956 in Monticello, KY, a son of the late Arlie and Joyce (Pruitt) Richardson. A family man to the core is the best way to describe Mike; his family was most important...

Linda Darlene (Benedict) Massengale

Linda Darlene (Benedict) Massengale

Dec 9, 2023

Linda Darlene (Benedict) Massengale, 73, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born August 14, 1950 in New Castle to the late John and Hilda (Windmiller) Benedict. The youngest of the Benedict Clan, Linda was born and raised in the Benedict Home on Wilbur Wright Road in Blountsville,...

Daniel Clayton Conway

Daniel Clayton Conway

Dec 7, 2023

Daniel Clayton Conway, 82, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Addison Place in New Castle. He was born July 20, 1941 in New Castle, a son of the late Clayton M. and Marjorie Helen (Beeson) Conway. A 1959 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle, he attended Indiana University. Dan was a...

Ronald Lee Jones

Ronald Lee Jones

Dec 6, 2023

Ronald Lee Jones, 82, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born on April 15, 1941 in New Castle a son of the late, James Floyd and Vera Ella (Armantrout) Jones. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ronald loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and just being outdoors....

Sharron Leeka

Sharron Leeka

Dec 6, 2023

Sharron Leeka, 63, of Spiceland, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home in Spiceland. She was born on September 24, 1960, in Rushville to the late Robert and Shirley (Luellen) Lane. She was a 1979 graduate of Tri High School, she worked at Ivy Tech as an administrative assistant. Sharron loved spending time with her family especially...

Edwin Jules Sloan

Edwin Jules Sloan

Dec 6, 2023

Edwin Jules Sloan, 76, of New Castle, passed away in his home (per his request) with his family by his side, and his wife sweetly kissing his cheeks as he entered his eternal home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born August 6, 1947 in Henry County, a son of the late Edwin and Louisa (Van Berkelaer) Sloan. A...

Sandra "Sandy" Shipley

Sandra "Sandy" Shipley

Dec 5, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Shipley, 70, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 19, 1953, in Tennessee to Phyllis (Padgett) Hannon. Sandy was a kind lady who enjoyed being around and socializing with everyone. She was very family oriented and would do anything for her children and extended family. Sandy spent...

Carolyn Walker

Carolyn Walker

Dec 5, 2023

Carolyn Walker, 75, a resident of New Castle and formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Stonebrook Rehab Center in New Castle. She was born October 19, 1948 in Levittown, Pennsylvania to the late John and Pauline (Rishko) Walker. She retired after 20 years from Philadelphia Senior Center where she worked as the housing counselor for seniors....

Constance "Connie" Jennings Titak

Constance "Connie" Jennings Titak

Dec 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of Constance "Connie" Jennings Titak Constance "Connie" Jennings Titak, 69, of Carmel, IN, gracefully departed this world on December 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after bravely battling Lewy Body Dementia. Born on March 26, 1954, to the effervescent Gloria and the steadfast Richard "Dick" Jennings in New Castle, IN, Connie inherited her mother's social spirit...

Leona Mae Pritchard

Leona Mae Pritchard

Dec 5, 2023

Leona Mae Pritchard, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Yamacraw, Kentucky to the late Walker and Ethel (Slaven) Godsey. She was a homemaker all her life. Leona loved caring for and helping children. She was a member of East 16th Street Church of God in Muncie...

Brock Shipley

Brock Shipley

Dec 5, 2023

Brock Shipley, 48, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1975, in New Castle to Larry and Sandra (Purnell) Shipley. He was a handy man and could work on anything. Brock always dreamed of owning a Harley Davidson. Brock is survived by his daughter, Alexis Shipley whom he...

Janet “Marlene” Jester

Janet “Marlene” Jester

Dec 4, 2023

Janet “Marlene” Jester of Losantville died peacefully at home on December 4, 2023. Marlene was born to Myron Elliott and Rachel (Manifold) Elliott on April 29, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Phillip, her two sons and daughters-in-law: Wayne (Joyce) and Troy (Rebecca), her 6 grandchildren: Kennedy, Rylan, Hailey, Jackson, Lindsey, and...

Benjamin Pineda

Benjamin Pineda

Dec 4, 2023

Benjamin Pineda, born May 23, 2008 passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 15. Ben was born with Hunter Syndrome and though he lived a difficult life, he brought great joy and light to many people. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New...

Mershon Marie Tidd

Mershon Marie Tidd

Dec 1, 2023

Mershon Tidd, 50, of Knightstown passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 1st, 2023. She was born February 21st, 1973, in Henry County, Indiana to the late John Hill and Kathy Lines (Jones) Mershon graduated from Warren Central High School in 1991. Mershon loved racing, she grew up watching her father Larry (LJ) Lines race Late Models and...

JoAnne Neal

JoAnne Neal

Nov 30, 2023

JoAnne Neal, 87, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Addison Place of New Castle. She was born on July 28, 1936 in Loudon County, TN to the late Charles H. and Mattie Irene (Quillen) Simpson. JoAnne was an accomplished seamstress and worked out of her home for many years. In her earlier years, she worked at the Princess Theater...

Pauline L. Burk-Beall

Pauline L. Burk-Beall

Nov 29, 2023

Born at home in Whitley County, Indiana on a freezing cold January night in 1923, her Dad had to keep the room warm for little Pauline and her mother. Pauline L. Burk-Beall passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at age 100, while surrounded by her family. She remained generally healthy and mentally sharp until a few days before her death....

Thomas "Tom" L. Helms

Thomas "Tom" L. Helms

Nov 26, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Lee Helms, 73, of New Castle, IN passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 26, 1950 in Knoxville, TN, a son of the late Jack and Mildred (Cagley) Helms. He attended Blue River High School and was a 1968 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High...

Robert "Bob" L. McCormick

Robert "Bob" L. McCormick

Nov 25, 2023

Robert “Bob” L. McCormick, 79, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1944 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Carver and Beula Magdalene (Walker) McCormick. Bob graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School and married his high school sweetheart, Sherry Tout, in 1965. (She lovingly referred to him as “Mac”...

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