Obituaries
Obituaries
Andrew "Andy" Personett
Jun 15, 2026
Andrew “Andy” Personett, 51, of McCordsville passed away on June 15, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 30, 1975, in Indianapolis to the late Glen and Alma (Holtel) Personett.
Andy was a 1993 Roncalli High School graduate, he went on to earn a degree in Chemical Engineering at Rose Hulman. Andy went to work for...
Richard A Guffey
Jun 14, 2026
Richard A. Guffey, 72, of Sugarland, Texas and formerly of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 14, 1953 in Monticello, Kentucky a son of the late Cornel “Dick” H. and Flonnie M. (Marcum) Guffey.
Richard was a 1972 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, participating...
David Alan Hartwig
Jun 14, 2026
David Alan Hartwig, 85, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. On April 9, 1941, David was born in Cincinnati, OH, a son of the late Otto and Mary Jane Hartwig.
David attended Colerain High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy on December 3rd, 1958. He earned his GED and completed training as a Fire Control...
Wallace "Wally" Gene Hoover
Jun 14, 2026
Wallace "Wally" Gene Hoover, 72, of New Castle, peacefully passed away on June 14, 2026. He was born in Clinton County, KY to the late Harlan and Donreta (Gibson) Hoover.
Wally was a lifelong resident of New Castle and a proud graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Wally loved his family dearly. He cared deeply for his parents and was...
Joan Sexton
Jun 12, 2026
Joan Sexton, 77, of New Castle, passed away at her home on June 12, 2026. She was born in Oneida, TN on September 5, 1948, to the late Richard and Alma (Hill) Burke.
Joan attended Blue River High School and lived most of her life in Henry County where she worked as a hairdresser. She was married to Dan Sexton for...
Catherine Ellen Reno
Jun 11, 2026
Catherine “Cathy” Ellen Reno, 86, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 18, 1940, in the home of her grandparents, the late Donald and Celia Strough, in Harrison Township, Henry County, to the late B. Eloise (Strough) Meece and Elmo J. Meece.
Cathy...
Marcia Mae Hale
Jun 11, 2026
Marcia Mae (Scott) Hale, 97, of Middletown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 25, 1928, in Henry County, Indiana, to the late Howard and Ruth (Reynolds) Scott. Marcia was a steadfast friend who was known for her sharp mind, peaceful demeanor, and gentle strength.
As a teen, Marcia played the...
Tracy L. Marlow
Jun 8, 2026
Tracy L. Marlow, 56, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 5, 1970, in Anderson, to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Hines) Imel.
A 1988 graduate of Anderson High School, she worked at Sam’s Club on 96th Street in Fishers for over 20 years. She enjoyed baking and making candy,...
Linda Kaye Nicholas
Jun 6, 2026
Linda Kaye Nicholas, 74, passed away Saturday, June 6th, after a series of long illnesses. She was the daughter of James Herbert and Nellie Eva (Smith) Savage in Albany, Kentucky on August 20th, 1951, and kept a lifelong connection to Clinton County, Kentucky.
She graduated from Blue River Valley High School in Mount Summit, Indiana in 1969. At Blue River Valley...
Steve Curless
Jun 6, 2026
Steven J. Curless, of New Lisbon, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2026. Born on May 2, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana, a son of the late Marvin and Joan Mills Curless. He lived a life defined by hard work, integrity, and devotion to family. Following his graduation from Winchester Community High School, Steve continued on to join the United States...
Patricia A. Hunt
Jun 5, 2026
Patricia A. Hunt, 83 of Knightstown passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born January 15, 1943 in New Castle, the daughter of Fred and Frances (Masters) Riggs.
She was a 1961 graduate of Wilkinson High School where she was crowned prom queen and was a majorette. Patti always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and along...
Kenneth H. Thornburg
Jun 5, 2026
Kenneth H. "Kenny" Thornburg, 71, formerly of Spiceland, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2026, in Huntington, Indiana. He was born February 9, 1955, in New Castle, Indiana,
A 1973 graduate of Tri High School, Kenny embarked on a remarkable career that began immediately after graduation at Guide Lamp. His steadfast commitment and skill carried him through a 33-year tenure at...
Aurora Paisley Meranda
Jun 5, 2026
Aurora Paisley Meranda was born asleep on Friday, June 5, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
She is survived by her parents, Colt M. and Jasmine J. Meranda.
She was greeted in heaven by her brother, Xander Cuevas.
There will be no public services held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. You may express condolences at www.hinsey-brown.com.
Nolan Thomas "Tom" Allen
Jun 5, 2026
Nolan Thomas “Tom” Allen, 88, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1937 in Westport, Indiana to the late Nolan F. and Mildred Lucille (Biddinger) Allen.
Tom graduated from Sandcreek High School in 1956, Franklin College in 1960 (’76 Hall of...
Leonard L. Losey Jr.
Jun 5, 2026
Leonard L. Losey, Jr., 75 of Mooreland, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. He was born April 12, 1951, in Albany, KY, a son of the late Leonard L. and Kate (Guffey) Losey.
Leonard attended Blue River Valley High School and worked for Brooks Foods in Mt. Summit for 21 years until their...
Dee Anne Shafer
Jun 4, 2026
Dee Anne Shafer, 66, of Spiceland, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 16, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter to the late Wilmer Dean and Peggy Anne (King) Shafer.
Dee Anne attended Tri High School and was a member of the Class of 1977. She was a cosmetologist in Texas...
Martha Lea York
Jun 1, 2026
Martha Lea York, 75, of Spiceland passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Henry Community Health. She was born February 10, 1951 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Oral and Colene (Asberry) Catron.
Martha had a dedicated career in the restaurant industry as the operator of the Spiceland Family Restaurant and the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, alongside her time managing Friendly Fosters...
Alice Marie Mastin
Jun 1, 2026
Alice Marie Mastin, 87, of New Castle passed away on Monday June 1, 2026, at the Willows of New Castle. She was born on July 31, 1938, in New Castle to the late Herman Amburgey and Pansey (Griffey) Hughes.
A 1956 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Alice then attended New Castle Business College. Alice spent 49 wonderful years serving...
Aurelee "Bonnie" I. Kollmeyer
May 31, 2026
Aurelee “Bonnie” I. Kollmeyer, 85, of New Castle passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 21, 1940 in Magnolia, New Jersey to the late Stanley (wife, Elaine) Ehresmann and Madeline (husband, Vincent) Lagrotteria.
As an Army brat, she spent her formative years traveling alongside her father during his service. By the age of 16, she...
Terry Edgar Southerland
May 30, 2026
Terry Edgar Southerland, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Henry Community Health in New Castle, following a brief illness. Born on June 15, 1948, in New Castle, Terry lived a life marked by dedication to family, work, and community.
Terry’s career was notable and varied. After beginning his working life at Jack’s...
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