Obituaries
Obituaries
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...
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...
Belinda Jones
Jan 11, 2026
Belinda Jones, 69, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born January 23, 1956 in New Castle to Robert "Bob" and Martha (Weddell) Fairchild.
A 1974 graduate of Tri High School, Belinda managed a group home at Cardinal Services (now Indiana Mentor) in New Castle for many years. She...
Christine Jane Robbins
Jan 10, 2026
Christine Jane Robbins, 72, of Knightstown, passed away at Glen Oaks Health Campus on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Although she was in failing health, death was unexpected. She was born on May 16, 1953, in Fortville, a daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Jane (Humbles) Lowder.
Christine loved flowers, especially orchids. She was President of CHD, Inc., a trucking company...
Edward Leroy Hopping
Jan 8, 2026
Edward Leroy Hopping, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by immediate family. He was born on October 29, 1938, in Cambridge City, Indiana, where he was also raised.
He was preceded in death by his father Leroy Edward Hopping, mother Mary Alice (Richardson) Hopping and sister Kay Ellen Jones.
Edward was a 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, where...
Virginia "Sally" Smith
Jan 8, 2026
Virginia “Sally” B. Smith, 86, of Knightstown, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born on November 7, 1939, in Carthage, the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline Eva (DeWitt) Aker.
Sally was a hardworking and dedicated woman throughout her life. She was employed by RCA Electronics in Indianapolis for 28 years. In addition, she worked as a...
Joyce B. Hall
Jan 7, 2026
Joyce B. Hall, 92, passed away January 7, 2026 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born September 3, 1933 in Pendleton, Indiana to James C. and Bertha (Hayden) Bradley.
Joyce graduated from Pendleton High School in 1951. She was married to Jack R. Milner in 1952 and moved to New Castle in 1958. She then married Henry...
Larry Gene Bowlin
Jan 7, 2026
Larry Gene Bowlin, 81 of Lewisville passed away Wednesday, January 7 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Larry was born April 18, 1944 in Highway, Kentucky, the son of the late Thomas Paul and Hettie V. (Vincent) Bowlin.
Larry was a 1962 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. On August 30, 1963, Larry married the love...
Carol Louise Cline Schoos
Jan 5, 2026
Carol Louise Cline Schoos, 77, of Losantville, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. She was born in Portland, IN, on March 19, 1948, to the late Lawrence Edwin and Clara Lucille (Thomas) Hiler.
Family was at the heart of Carol’s existence, guiding her actions and decisions. Despite the geographical distances that sometimes separated her from her children, she steadfastly nurtured...
Gregory A. Benson
Jan 5, 2026
Gregory “Greg” A. Benson, 62, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 following an extended illness. He was born February 13, 1963 in New Castle to the late Clinton L. and Gola L. (Davis) Benson.
Greg was a talented, self-taught musician. He loved playing the guitar and helping others learn to play. He loved spending time with his family...
Jill Louise Sharp
Jan 4, 2026
Jill Louise Sharp, 60, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 9, 1965 in Greenfield, the daughter of Robert Hugh and Betty (Sylvester) Grandison.
Jill was employed as a private client account manager with AJ Gallagher Insurance in Nashville, TN. She held CIC, CRM, CPRM and API certifications to perfect...
Myra Lynn Razor
Jan 4, 2026
Myra Lynn Razor, 62, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born January 25, 1963 in New Castle to Willard and Patricia (Crawford) Madden.
Myra was formerly employed at Becker Brother’s Master Market and then at Wal-Mart in New Castle where she worked in the deli. Myra was proficient...
Sharon Kay Keesling
Jan 4, 2026
Sharon Kay Keesling, 82, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at Community Hospital in Anderson, on January 4, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1943, in Anderson, IN.
Sharon grew up in Pendleton, raised by her parents, Jim and Wanda Keesling. She attended school in Middletown and was part of the last class from Middletown High School and later served...
Charles Eugene "Gene" Criswell
Jan 4, 2026
Charles E. “Gene” Criswell, 77, of New Castle, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Henry Community Health on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 4:57 am after a brief illness and a battle with cancer. Charles was born on October 13, 1948, to Ralph and Loma (Byers) Criswell in New Castle, IN. He is survived by his daughters Allison Criswell...
Opal Casteen McCall
Jan 4, 2026
Opal Casteen McCall, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born April 18, 1945 in New Castle to Roxie and Margie (Starnes) Marcum.
Casteen was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School Class of 1963. She worked at Henry County Community Hospital for several years. She also worked at...
B. Jean Cochran
Jan 4, 2026
B. Jean Cochran, 86, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born July 13, 1939 in Lewisville, Indiana to Walter and Belva (Geigla) Cochran.
Betty was employed at the Porthole restaurant for 10 years. She also worked for Westminster for 6years and the old senior citizens center for 4 years. Betty also volunteered at the...
Wanda June Browning
Jan 2, 2026
Wanda June Browning, 92, a resident of Mt. Summit passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born February 23, 1933 in Gem, Indiana to the late Earl and Daisy (Wilson) Snider.
Wanda retired from Brooks Canning Factory with over thirty years of service. She had formerly worked at the garment factory and Firestone Corp. in...
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