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Ronald Walls
Oct 2, 2019
Ronald Walls, 73, passed away on October 2, 2019 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. He was born on June 5, 1946 in Danville, KY to Claude and Zelpha Walls. Ron grew up in Muncie, attended Muncie Central High School and later received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University. Ron worked at Westinghouse/ABB for 35 years...
Marlene Dravet
Oct 1, 2019
Marlene Dravet, 68, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born May 19, 1951 in Lake County, Indiana to the late Edward and Eva Dravet. Marlene enjoyed going to Park Restaurant in New Castle. She also loved watching old movies and musicals on television. She is survived by a sister: Darlene (Edward) Kolezak of Valparaiso, IN;...
Mary Louise Hufford
Sep 30, 2019
Mary Louise Hufford, 95, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Luann (Randy) Haddin. She was born October 20, 1923 in New Castle to the late Paul R. and Rebecca Jane (Gibson) Himes. A 1941 graduate of New Castle High School, Mary was an avid golfer with her husband on several Indiana...
Wayne Lee Metsker
Sep 30, 2019
Wayne Lee Metsker, 78, of Losantville passed away peacefully September 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at IU Ball Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Wayne was born January 11, 1941 in Losantville, IN, son of Owen and Clara (Lamb) Metsker. He worked for the United States Postal Service in Modoc as a rural letter carrier...
Doris Robert "Bob" Ryckman
Sep 27, 2019
Doris Robert “Bob” Ryckman, 88, of Eustis, Florida passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born February 19, 1931 in Greensburg, IN, a son of the late Frank and Zelma (Holden) Ryckman. Bob retired from Seminole County, Florida and previously worked at Orlando Sentinel and Kennard Elevator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean...
Barbara J. Robertson
Sep 27, 2019
Barbara J. Robertson, 87, of New Castle, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at I.U. Methodist Hospital. She was born November 30, 1931 in Connersville, IN, to the late Russell and Viola (Lucas) Rankin. She attended school in Rushville and moved to Henry County in 1974. A homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and keeping her home. She was a longtime member...
Ralph Eugene Hollars
Sep 27, 2019
Ralph Eugene Hollars, 88, of Spiceland, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born March 4, 1931 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late RZ and Nova (Crabtree) Hollars. Ralph Hollars was a man loved and respected by many. He was married to the love of his life, Gladys Hollars, for 63 years. Ralph served in...
Joseph Darrel Cooney
Sep 25, 2019
Joseph Darrel Cooney, 76, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 5, 1942 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Joseph Clinton and Phyllis Rebecca (Shafer) Cooney. A 1961 graduate of Knightstown High School, Darrel attended Indiana University East in Richmond. He retired from Chrysler...
Stephen Lee Thurston
Sep 24, 2019
Stephen Lee Thurston, 35, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Indianapolis. He was born December 29, 1983 in Muncie to David and Priscilla (Miller) Thurston. He was a 2002 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Stephen was a passionate basketball fan, and although unable to participate, he was privileged to serve as Manager on the...
Patricia "Patti" Catron Scholl
Sep 23, 2019
Patricia “Patti” Ann Catron Scholl, 67, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home. She was born July 1, 1952 in New Castle to Bill and Jewel (Adkisson) Davis. She attended New Castle Chrysler High School with the graduating class of 1970. Patti was formerly a teacher’s aide at Wilbur Wright Elementary School. She enjoyed garage...
Zae Ann Pierce
Sep 22, 2019
Zae Ann Pierce, 84 of New Castle passed away Sunday, September 22 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born April 15, 1935 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of the late Donald M. and Gladys I. (Trailer) Reece. She was a 1953 graduate of New Castle Senior High School. Zae worked at the New Castle State Hospital and...
Ruthie Waltz Sayre
Sep 22, 2019
Ruthie Waltz Sayre, 94, of New Castle passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. She was born April 23, 1925 in Carter County, Kentucky to the late Watt and Martha (Hale) Bond. Ruthie worked at Henry County Hospital in the housekeeping department for 20 years and was a member of the Brown Road Church of...
Jo Ann Jones
Sep 21, 2019
Jo Ann Jones passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Heritage House of New Castle. She was 93. She was born September 4, 1926 in New Castle, the daughter of Emery F. and Freda C. (Knecht) Carmichael, and she spent most of her life in the Muncie and New Castle area. She worked in the offices of Midwest...
Wilfred Thomas "Tom" Smith
Sep 18, 2019
Wilfred Thomas “Tom” Smith, 91, affectionately known as the unofficial “mayor of Mt. Summit,” died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 18, 2019. He was born Oct. 24, 1927 in Webb City, Mo., a son of Oral and Pauline Moore Woodrum Smith. He was proud of the Webb City Cardinals high school football team and was eager for someone to look up...
Tracy Polston
Sep 17, 2019
Tracy Polston, 54, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home. She was born August 20, 1965 in New Castle. Tracy had been employed with TS Tech in New Castle for 4 years. She loved animals and rescued dogs. Tracy also enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed attending New...
Helen Rutledge Kennedy Batchfield
Sep 16, 2019
Helen Rutledge Kennedy Batchfield, 95 of New Castle passed away September 16, 2019 following an extended illness, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 7, 1923 to the late Harry and Ethel Harvey Rutledge. She was an artist and enjoyed needlework and had attended First Assembly of God in New Castle. She is survived by two sons, Larry...
Sarah "Sally" F. Perry
Sep 11, 2019
Sarah “Sally” F. Perry, 76, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 16, 1943 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Thomas and Florence (Circle) Lawter. She retired from Credit Thrift Loan Company in New Castle as well as New Castle Healthcare Center. Sarah was a member of Sunny Homemakers Home...
Richard Lee Pickett
Sep 10, 2019
Richard Lee Pickett, 86, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at his home. He was born September 24, 1932 in New Castle to the late Iona (Ashley) Pickett Richardson. Richard was a 1950 graduate of New Castle High School and was employed with Jessie French Piano Company when he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served...
Lois Jean Lovell
Sep 9, 2019
Lois Jean Lovell, 91, of Knightstown, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at Morristown Manor. She was born September 10, 1927 in Wayne, Nebraska a daughter of Leslie and Edna (Bailey) Low. Lois’ family moved to Knightstown in1932. She attended Knightstown School then worked at Delco Remy in Anderson for over 36 years. She attended Spiceland Church of the Nazarene...
Carl F. Smith Sr.
Sep 8, 2019
Carl F. Smith, Sr., 70, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 24, 1948 in Kentucky, a son of the late Robert Samuel and Gertie Marie (Carroll) Smith. Carl retired from Copeland Corporation in Rushville and was formerly employed at Gilaspy Masonry in Greenfield. He attended the Carthage Wesleyan Church. Carl enjoyed...
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