Obituaries
Obituaries
Shirley K. Hinshaw
Jan 29, 2026
Shirley K. Hinshaw, 91, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at The Addison Place Assisted Living. She was born on January 2, 1935 in New Castle to the late Richard B. and Florene (Rynearson) Maddy.
Shirley was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Sunny...
Linda L. Jones
Jan 28, 2026
Linda L. Jones, 89, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at The Waters of New Castle following a brief illness. She was born September 3, 1936, in Bedford, IN, a daughter of the late Louis Henry and Edith May (Tolliver) Lantz.
Linda retired from Link-Belt in Indianapolis following many years of service. After retiring from there, she enjoyed nannying...
Sandra (Sandy) Sue Rodecap
Jan 28, 2026
Sandra Sue “Sandy” Rodecap, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Stonebrook Rehabilitation in New Castle. She was born August 23, 1950 in New Castle to Arlie and Betty (Castle) Webb.
Sandy retired from Keihn Corporation in Greenfield and formerly was employed at Press Glass Corporation in Greenfield. She had many hobbies including fishing, reading, playing with her dogs, playing...
Virginia Lee Logan
Jan 28, 2026
Virginia Lee Logan, 74, of Upland and formerly of New Castle passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at University Nursing Center in Upland, Indiana. She was born February 2, 1951 in New Castle to the late Perry L. and Mary E. (Cooney) Blake.
She spent over 30 years working for Mr. Steve’s and Myers Rent to Own. She enjoyed spending time...
Betty J. Thurston
Jan 27, 2026
Betty Jean Thurston, 96, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2026. She was born in Albany, KY, on November 22, 1929, to the late Lowell and Mary Etta (York) Beck.
Along with her five siblings, Betty was born and raised on a farm in Albany, Kentucky. Her upbringing instilled in her a strong work ethic...
Kevin David Riggs
Jan 27, 2026
Kevin David Riggs,61, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. Kevin was born on March 18, 1964, in Frankfurt, Germany, a son of Charles and Gisela (Licht) Riggs.
He was a 1982 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Kevin was employed by the Indiana Department of Transportation from 1984 until...
Tammy Lynn Dock
Jan 27, 2026
Tammy Lynn Dock, 54, of New Castle passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. She was born January 15, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to Lenore (Hilton) Dock.
Tammy was a proud PTO mother and always supported everything her children were involved with. She worked at Shaw Carpet Shop in Georgia for several...
Tracy Joe Moore
Jan 25, 2026
Tracy Joe Moore, age 66, of Carthage, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on January 25, 2026.
Tracy was born to Joe “Ike” Leonard Moore and Betty Jean (Mann) Moore, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a proud graduate of Eastern Hancock High School, Class of 1978, where he excelled as a center for...
Ruby J. Beaudry Dockter
Jan 21, 2026
Ruby J. Beaudry Dockter, age 99, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2026, at Henry Community Health. She was born October 24, 1926, in Raysville, to Andrew J. and Elizabeth (Roe) Stephens.
A 1944 graduate of Lewisville High School, Ruby received nurses training to become a Qualified Medical Assistant Supervisor at the New Castle State Hospital, where she worked...
Larry "Sam" Burrell
Jan 20, 2026
Larry David “Sam” Burrell age 85, of Shirley, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, Pauletta Burrell and family.
He was born in Dundee, Ohio on December 4, 1940, out on his grandparents’ farm, and was the son of the late Donald and Helen Weber Burrell. Larry had five wonderful siblings: Dr. Lewis Burrell...
Donald "Don" Paul Smith
Jan 20, 2026
Donald “Don” Paul Smith, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on October 10, 1958, in Anderson, Indiana, Don was the son of Alonzo Keen and Linnie Thelma (Phillips) Smith.
Throughout his life, Don worked hard and took pride in everything he did. At the age of 18, Don began working...
Tyler Ross
Jan 19, 2026
Tyler William Ross (T-Ross) 32, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis IN, due to an extended illness.
Tyler was born on June 1, 1993 in New Castle IN, to Richard Ross and Shannon Logan of New Castle IN.
He is survived by his parents as well as 3 brothers, Richard Ross, Ryan Duvall (Heather) and...
Patrick Jerome Penticuff
Jan 18, 2026
Patrick Jerome Penticuff, 64, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born October 29, 1961 in New Castle to the late John Perry and Judy Mae (Roy) Penticuff.
Patrick was a devoted family man whose life was a testament to hard work, faith, and unwavering love for those around him. A 1980 graduate...
Patricia Jane Dooge
Jan 18, 2026
Patricia Jane Dooge, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Knightstown, Indiana. She was born on January 7, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, and lived a life filled with love, creativity, and quiet strength.
Patricia was a woman who found joy in the simple and beautiful things in life. She loved painting and reading, often losing herself in a...
Lawrence "Richard" Hobbs
Jan 15, 2026
Lawrence “Richard” Hobbs, age 83, of New Castle, IN, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026.
Born on June 8, 1942, Richard lived a life defined by kindness, hard work, sharp wit, and devotion to his family. Known to many as Richard or Dick, he was a man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He had...
Marjorie Ann Barnett
Jan 13, 2026
Marjorie Ann Barnett, 85, of New Castle, passed away January 13, 2026, at Henry Community Health. She was born January 31, 1940, in North Vernon, Indiana, daughter of the late Ott and Marie (Robinson) Stacy.
She had been a waitress at Bill’s Diner and also worked in Home Health Care.
She is survived by her children, Marlene Thompson of Mulberry, FL, Larry...
Donna Jean Duff
Jan 13, 2026
Donna J. Duff, 89, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Henry Community Health. She was born June 27, 1936 in Cambridge City, Indiana to the late Perry Edward and Martha Maxine (Hutchinson) Close.
Donna was a 1954 graduate of Cambridge City High School and then attended Earlham College where she also worked as a secretary for 3...
Danny Lee Zapf
Jan 13, 2026
Danny Lee Zapf, 70, of Anderson passed Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born July 7, 1955 in Greenfield, the son of James L. and Donna Mae (Sparks) Zapf.
A 1973 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School, Danny owned and operated DLZ Construction Company for 30 years. He formerly farmed in surrounding counties and was a...
Jack Lee Orr
Jan 12, 2026
Jacky “Jack” Lee Orr, age 91, of New Castle IN, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 in Dale, IN. He was born on September 17, 1934, in Ash Flat, Arkansas, to the late Samuel Melvin Orr and Vista Orr in the same home where his father had been born. He was the youngest of six children and, at about 18...
Ale Junior Boyatt
Jan 12, 2026
Ale “Junior” Boyatt, 89, of rural Mooreland and formerly of Springport passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at IU Health Ball Hospital. He was born February 21, 1936 in Shoopman, Kentucky to the late Jimmie and Lee Etta (Phillips) Boyatt.
Junior, affectionately known as Pappy by those who loved him, grew up in the close-knit community of McCreary County, Kentucky, where...
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