Obituaries
Obituaries
Wilbur Williams
Mar 1, 2020
Wilbur Williams, age 93, of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Hickory Creek in New Castle. Wilbur was born May 14, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana the son of Jeff and Annie Lou (Spears) Williams. He attended schools in Richmond. Wilbur married Wilma Carol Myers on January 29, 1949 in New Castle by Rev. Samuel Criss. Wilbur was...
Dean "Beaver" VanSlyke
Feb 28, 2020
***PLEASE SEE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THE VISITATION AND SERVICE*** Dean “Beaver” VanSlyke, Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly in his home Friday, February 28, 2020. He was born February 13, 1963 in Bloomington, the son of W. Dean and Wanda (Owings) VanSlyke Sr. A 1981 graduate of Mooresville High School, he held several positions in Medical Warehousing in Bloomington. He...
Margaret Elizabeth Fowler
Feb 26, 2020
Margaret E. Fowler, 97, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born May 10, 1922 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Homer and Molly (Polston) Shelton. Margaret was a life member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed shopping, walking, working in the yard, mainly flower...
Dorothy Lou Phillips
Feb 24, 2020
Dorothy Lou Phillips, 91, of New Castle passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at her home. She was born March 19, 1929 in Greenfield. She was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High School and graduated from IVY Tech Nursing program in the early 80’s. Dorothy worked for Henry County Memorial Hospital, Indiana Bell, Chrysler Corp. and the New Castle...
Janna K. Turner
Feb 22, 2020
Janna Turner, 58, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born in New Castle, Indiana to Garry and Janet Sharp. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Tim Turner; sons, Josh Miller (Shannon) and Jeremy Miller (Katelynne); mother, Janet Welsh Brown (George); her beloved grandchildren, Mavrick, Lennyn and Bobby; siblings, Shelly Kline...
Yettiva J. Wade
Feb 20, 2020
Yettiva J. Wade, 91, of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home. She was born February 5, 1929 in New Castle to the late Russell and Goldie (Wood) Thompson. She was a 1947 graduate of New Castle High School and helped with every home coming event. She loved watching the New Castle Trojans girls and boys...
Maurice "Jim" Lukens
Feb 19, 2020
Maurice “Jim” Lukens, 86, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born August 27, 1933 in Indianapolis, the son of Maurice and Iva (Warrick) Lukens. Jim graduated from High School in West Alexandria, OH and served the U.S. Army. He was self-employed with Lukens Trucking and Quality Hardwood Sales. He was co-owner of...
Donald R. Herran
Feb 18, 2020
Donald R. Herran, 82, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at The Waters of New Castle following an extended illness. He was born September 9, 1937 in South Bend, IN to the late Bud Herran and Reba Irene (Craig) Riggs. Don resided most of his life in Michigan. He was the forge and foundry superintendent for Chrysler...
Harold Edward Sears
Feb 18, 2020
Harold Edward Sears, 90, of McCordsville, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Majestic Care in Avon. He was born January 15, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Etheridge and Flora (Wallace) Sears. Harold served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a truck driver for Commercial Freight and Carolina Trucking and retired in 1995 after over 30 years...
Bobby G. Rhodes
Feb 17, 2020
Bobby G. Rhodes, 73, of Knightstown, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born July 19, 1946 in Rushville a son of Ersel and Betty (Webber) Rhodes. Bobby was a graduate of Knightstown High School and served in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Rhodes Small Engine Repair for 40 years. Bobby...
Joe Lyons
Feb 17, 2020
Joe Lyons, 77, of New Castle passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 15, 1942 in Cooper, KY to the late Robert Lyons and Virginia (Wade) Lyons-Booker. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and a 50 year member of the New Castle Masonic...
A. C. Smith
Feb 16, 2020
A.C. Smith, 92, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Heritage House in New Castle. He was born December 25, 1927 in Huntertown, KY to the late Coy and Mallie (Claborn) Smith. His siblings include a twin brother, J.D. (wife, Justeen, both deceased) and brothers, Glen (wife, Willie) Paul (deceased), wife, Sue, Clifford (wife, Irene) and sister, Sherlie (JC Williams,...
Altie Colene Wallace
Feb 15, 2020
Altie Colene Wallace, 84, of Spiceland, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 in her home after being in failing health for the past year. She was born March 9, 1935 in Hegira (Clinton County), Kentucky, a daughter of the late Herbert G. and Abbie (Sells) Hoots. Colene retired from Tri Jr.-Sr. High School, following over 20 years of service in...
Linda S. Morris
Feb 14, 2020
Linda S. Morris, 74, of New Castle, passed away Friday morning, February 14, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born December 28, 1945 in Jamestown, KY. Linda grew up in New Castle, where she worked her first jobs at Barney’s Pharmacy and Crider’s Drive-In. She became a real estate agent, and worked for Randy Ann Realty, Lingle Real Estate...
Clifford Monroe Denny
Feb 10, 2020
Clifford Monroe Denny, 83, of New Castle passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born April 11, 1936 in Henry County, Indiana, a son of the late Elbern and Pearl (Gregory) Denny. A member of Smyrna Baptist Church, he retired from GM after 32 years of service. Clifford loved woodworking and making...
Ray M. Hinton
Feb 9, 2020
Ray M. Hinton, 91, of New Castle finished his race on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 2, 1928 in Haldeman, Kentucky to the late Dennis Arthur and Rossa Myrtle (Jennings) Hinton. Ray married the love of his life, Ermon (Carter) Hinton on May 6, 1950. Ray was a...
Wilda "Faye" Jessee
Feb 5, 2020
Wilda “Faye” Jessee, 80, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born October 25, 1939 in Murl, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Carlos and Ruby (Stringer) Bell. A homemaker, she was a longtime member of the 9th Street Church of God. Faye enjoyed quilting and cooking. She had...
Monte L. Goodwin
Feb 1, 2020
Monte L. Goodwin, 81, formerly of Knightstown and Spiceland, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home at Forest Ridge in New Castle. He was born May 10, 1938 in Henry County, a son of the late Harold C. and Sarah Louise (Huffman) Goodwin. A 1956 graduate of Spiceland High School, Monte worked for Western Electric, AT&T, and Lucent...
Knox Dabney Decker
Jan 30, 2020
Knox Dabney Decker, 7-day old infant son of Ryan Decker and Taylor Buck, became an Angel in Heaven on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where he was born on January 23, 2020. Although this sweet baby didn’t get to stay with us for long, he left a large imprint on so many hearts before he gained his...
Mary M. Green
Jan 30, 2020
Mary M. Green, 68, of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Glen Oaks Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 29, 1951 to the late Jimmy and Corfenia (Calocci) Green. Mary’s roommates, Helen Nolan and Dorcas Sobral were an intregal part of her life and she loved spending time with her case manager April Walker. She greatly appreciated...
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