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Doris O. Leffingwell
Apr 2, 2021
Doris O. Leffingwell, 93, of New Castle passed away Friday morning, April 2, 2021 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born April 4, 1927 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Merrill and Lona (Howard) Cronk. Doris retired from Henry County REMC. She married her husband, George Leffingwell on April 27, 1945, he passed away...
Ruth Hamblin
Apr 2, 2021
Ruth Hamblin, 83, formerly of New Castle, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Boonespring Care Center in Kentucky. She was born October 5, 1937 in Pennington Gap, VA to George and Rose Freeman. There is a line in a movie that says, “Beginnings are scary, Endings are sad, but it’s the Middle that counts.” (Hope Floats) Today we are...
Vivian Virgne Bullock
Apr 1, 2021
Beloved matriarch Vivian Virgne Bullock, 97, passed away in Plano TX on April 1, 2021. Vivan was born June 30, 1923. Vivian is preceded in death by her beloved husband Anson B. Bullock, children Dorothea Keith and Anthony L. Bullock, mother Edna Painter Virgne, father Walter P. Virgne and sister Vera L. Virgne. She leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Diane Bullock,...
Gregory Jon Sabol
Apr 1, 2021
Gregory Jon Sabol, 65, of Knightstown, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 13, 1956 in Indianapolis the son of Elmer and Carolyn (Johnson) Sabol. Greg was an amazing husband and stepfather and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid Indy 500 fan, enjoyed collecting guns, watching Notre Dame...
Sharon Zinkan
Apr 1, 2021
Sharon Zinkan, 86, of Knightstown, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 5, 1934 in Vincennes, the daughter of Kenneth and Lucille (Smith) Brines. Sharon retired from Community Hospital after 38 years of service and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree at the age of 74 from IUPUI. She was a longtime member of St. Rose...
Margaret Ann Long
Mar 31, 2021
Margaret Ann (Madigan) Long, 94, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, March 31, 2021 at her home in Indianapolis. She was born September 12, 1926 in Terre Haute to the late George Charles and Anna E. (McCammon) Madigan. Margaret held a lifetime teacher’s license, having earned her degree in Elementary Education from Indiana Central College. She was...
Sylvia L. Delay
Mar 31, 2021
Sylvia L. (Whaley) Delay died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 31, 2021 in Knightstown at the age of 80. Sylvia was born on June 21, 1940 in Dunbarton, SC to Winton L. and Leola Whaley. She had 2 brothers, W.L. Whaley and William Whaley. She enjoyed working at Ameriana Savings & Loan with her dear friends,...
Hollis Steve Evans
Mar 30, 2021
Hollis Steve Evans, 85 of New Castle passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at The Beacon Assisted Living Facility in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He was born May 18, 1935 in Byrdstown Tennessee to the late Fred and Mary (Huddleston) Evans. Hollis was a 1955 graduate of New Castle High School. He retired from Dana Corporation where he served as UAW...
Carl Eugene Burke
Mar 30, 2021
Carl Eugene Burke, 89, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born July 29, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of the late Orville A. and Mary Helen (Scott) Burke. He retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. Carl was a veteran serving during...
Ottie Cummings Jr.
Mar 29, 2021
Ottie Cummings, Jr, 92, of New Castle passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1928 in Jamestown, Kentucky to the late Ottie, Sr. and Bertha (Wells) Cummings. Ottie served in the United States Air Force, being stationed in Guam, Hawaii and Texas. He retired from General Motors as a Machine Repairman following 34...
Deborah S. Ayers
Mar 26, 2021
Deborah S. Ayers, 71, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 26, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born October 3, 1949 in Muncie, daughter of the late John and Myna Geraldine (Mongold) Oliphant. A 1967 graduate of Muncie Southside High School, she married Mark A. Ayers in 1979 and they lived several places including Dayton, OH, Iceland,...
Theodore Lewis "Ted" Alcorn Jr.
Mar 26, 2021
Theodore Lewis “Ted” Alcorn, Jr., 64, of New Castle went to be with Jesus on Friday morning, March 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 8, 1956 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Theodore Lewis Sr. and Mary Anne (Herrera) Alcorn. He attended New Castle High School and Ivy Tech and was a veteran of...
Merle M. Phelps
Mar 21, 2021
Merle M. Phelps, 77, of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born November 3, 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii, a daughter of the late Richard and Tamaye (Nakahara) Yamamoto. Merle was a member of The House Church and was a babysitter in the New Castle area for many years....
David C. Wood
Mar 21, 2021
David C. Wood, 79, of New Castle and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born August 27, 1941 in Indianapolis, a son of the late George D. and Miriam E. (Schanzlin) Wood. A 1959 graduate of Pike High School, David attended Rose-Poly for one year and Purdue extension in Indianapolis...
Kyle W. Jordan
Mar 21, 2021
Kyle W. Jordan, 41, of Spiceland, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 21, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born March 15, 1980 the son of the late Randy W. Jordan and Kelly (Grandison) Fox. A 1999 graduate of Knightstown High School, Kyle was formerly employed at Henry County Humane Society in New Castle and was a member...
Patricia Nichols
Mar 16, 2021
Patricia Nichols, 92, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born October 23, 1928 in Hartford City, Indiana, a daughter of the late Clarence and Leona B. (Craig) Shatto. She was a 1947 graduate of Hartford City High School and a 1951 graduate of Ball State School of Nursing. Pat...
Anthony "Tony" B. Fry
Mar 14, 2021
Anthony “Tony” B. Fry, 83, of Charlottesville, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home. He was born June 24, 1937 in Terre Haute the son of Timothy and Josephine (McLaughlin) Fry. Tony was a 1955 graduate of Cathedral High School and served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He retired from Navistar (formerly International Harvester). He enjoyed...
Dorothy Alline Dunn
Mar 13, 2021
Dorothy Alline Dunn, 95, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Glen Oaks Health Campus following a brief illness. She was born September 25, 1925 in Monticello, KY, a daughter of the late Estel and Rachel (Purdue) Neal. She lived and worked in New Castle as a young adult, and moved to Jefferson Township in the early...
James Orville Kinsinger
Mar 13, 2021
James Orville Kinsinger, 95, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday morning, March 13, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born December 8, 1925 in Knightstown to the late Orville and Sarah (Jay) Kinsinger. A retiree of Muncie newspapers after 30 years of service, he was a member of the Stereotypers Union. Jim was very involved with scouting...
John A. Ellington
Mar 12, 2021
John A. Ellington, 67, of New Castle passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born July 21, 1953 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Deward and Bonnie (Ferrell) Ellington. John retired from Visteon Corporation in Connersville in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was affectionately known as...
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