Obituaries
Obituaries
Laurie A. Warholak
Feb 10, 2026
Laurie A. Warholak, 55, of Vevay passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born May 25, 1970 in Indianapolis, the daughter of David Peter and Mary Catherine (Spearing) Warholak.
Laurie was a 1988 graduate of Manuel High School in Indianapolis. She was employed at Indianapolis Office Supply for 14 years and formerly worked at Santorini Greek...
Jessika Feltz
Feb 10, 2026
Jessika N. Feltz
Artist. Advocate. Dreamer. Light.
Some people move quietly through the world. Jessika Nikole Feltz didn’t just move — she designed a life full of color, texture, and music, crafting every moment as if it were a masterpiece.
Jessika, age 43, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after a courageous one-year battle with appendix cancer. Even in her...
David Bruce Groce
Feb 8, 2026
David Bruce Groce, 60, of Midland, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 8, 2026. He was born in New Castle on April 26, 1965, to Roy and Helen (Dick) Groce.
David was a proud 1985 graduate of Blue River Valley Jr/Sr High school and one of his proudest accomplishments was his time on the wrestling mat, where...
Debra Joan Tinkle
Feb 7, 2026
Debra “Debbie” J. Tinkle, 77, formerly of rural Knightstown passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Franciscan Hospice House. She was born October 14, 1948 in New Castle to the late Gilbert M. and Juanita L. (Kennedy) Kriner.
Debbie graduated from New Castle High School then pursued her passion for hair at beauty college in Anderson, where she became a talented...
Philip Lester Borders
Feb 7, 2026
Philip Lester Borders, age 90, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Berman Commons Assisted Living Center in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Philip was born on July 25, 1935, in Bloomfield, Indiana, the son of Robert Borders and Edna Mae (Lester) Borders.
Phil married the love of his life, Wilma, in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1957. Together they made their home in New Castle, Indiana,...
Rev. Charles "Charlie" Devon Riggs
Feb 7, 2026
Rev. Charles Devon “Charlie” Riggs, 85, of New Castle passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home. He was born October 3, 1940 in New Castle to the late Milford and Mary Mossaline (Kendall) Riggs.
Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. A man of deep faith and lifelong service, he completed three...
Henry Holthouser Sr.
Feb 6, 2026
Henry Holthouser Sr., 63, of New Castle passed away on Friday February 6, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1962, in Anderson, IN to the late Gilbert and Bernice Holthouser.
Known for being a generous man, Henry would give the shirt off his back to help family or friends in need. He loved his children dearly. He would spend hours...
Dennis W. Lindsey
Feb 6, 2026
Dennis Lindsey, age 86, of New Castle, IN passed away at home on February 6, 2026 with his wife, Myra Kaye Williams Lindsey at his side. Dennis was born at home on his parents’ farm in Losantville, IN. He is survived by his wife, Kaye, his daughters, Cheryl K. Bennett and Jan Lindsey, and his son, Tom Lindsey. Surviving grandchildren...
Deloris N. Rooper
Feb 4, 2026
Deloris N. Rooper, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 4, 2026. She was born in Hurricane, WV on November 9, 1937, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Searles) Campbell.
Deloris graduated from Hurricane High School in 1955. She lived most of her life in Hurricane West Virginia, where she retired from Hurricane Elementary Schools. Deloris...
Melba J. Smith
Feb 3, 2026
Melba J. Smith, 80, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1945 in Albany, Kentucky to Thurston and Goldie (Ballenger) Jones.
Melba was employed at Huntington Industry, Alpha Pro Fab, New Castle Developmental Center and the Richmond State Hospital, where she retired after 20 years of service with the State of...
Howard W. "Hardrock" Kennedy
Feb 3, 2026
Howard W. “Hardrock” Kennedy, 86, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Henry Community Health. Howard was born September 15, 1939, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of the late Freda (Gordon) Prater.
Howard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1962, traveling and being stationed around the world during his years...
Joseph "Joe" Robert Wilkinson
Feb 2, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Robert Wilkinson, 49, of New Castle passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at Henry Community Health. He was born January 6, 1977 in New Castle to William “Bob” Wilkinson and Donna Sue (Deck) Scarce.
Joe attended Tri High School and was truly a jack of all trades, with a knack for tinkering and a passion for working on cars....
Billy Eugene Lutterman
Feb 1, 2026
Bill was many things—a Vietnam veteran, a devoted family man, and a faithful Christian. To our family, he was a steady, loving presence whose quiet strength shaped all of us.
Bill endured more hardship than most, yet he never let it define him. As a young man, he lost his leg in a tragic accident. Later in life, he became paralyzed...
Michael "Mike" J. Sokirka
Feb 1, 2026
Michael “Mike” J. Sokirka, 72, of New Castle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 1, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1953, in Lock Haven, PA, to the late John and Mildred (David) Sokirka.
Mike’s journey led him to various paths of hard work. Starting his career at Firestone Tire Factory and then Davis Foundry, Mike eventually...
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...
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