Obituaries

Obituaries

Glen Orwin Davis

Glen Orwin Davis

Oct 30, 2025

Glen Davis, 87, peacefully passed away at his home on October 30, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and deeply loved his family, faith, friends, his dogs, running, and sports. Before crossing the final finish line into Heaven, his last words to his son a few days prior were “Keep your eyes on Jesus”.

Glen was...

Garry George Chamberlain

Garry George Chamberlain

Oct 29, 2025

Garry George Chamberlain, 86, formerly of New Castle, passed away at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born June 17, 1939 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Joseph and Margaret Ellen (Hudson) Chamberlain.

Garry graduated from Linton-Stockton High School in Linton, Indiana and attended Indiana State University. Garry married his high school sweetheart, Sherri...

Bobby Gaskin

Bobby Gaskin

Oct 28, 2025

Bobby Gaskin, 72, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1953 to Glen and Loretta (Popplewell) Gaskin in Russell Springs, Kentucky.

Bobby was a retired truck driver, most recently delivering industrial products. He formerly worked in construction and also did traffic signal work. Bobby was a huge car buff and enjoyed...

Anthony Wayne Little

Anthony Wayne Little

Oct 26, 2025

Anthony Wayne Little, 59, of New Castle passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Knightstown on December 17, 1965 to the late Billy Lee and Linda Lou (Weaver) Little.

Tony was a 1984 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He enjoyed fishing, antiquing, visiting the casino, watching movies, and spending time with his family,...

Joseph G. Burris III

Joseph G. Burris III

Oct 25, 2025

Joseph G. Burris III, 66, of New Castle passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Joseph G. Jr. and Linda “Jill” (Wainscott) Burris.

Affectionately called Jay by his family and Joe by his friends, he will be missed by all. Joe was a 1977 graduate of Walter...

Lois Ann Cook

Lois Ann Cook

Oct 24, 2025

Lois Ann Cook,76, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on August 22, 1949, in Monterey, Tennessee, the daughter of the late J.T. and Juanita (Lowhorn) Vaughn.

Lois was a 1967 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School and went on to attend Indiana Business College. Over...

Nancy Ellen Faurote

Nancy Ellen Faurote

Oct 22, 2025

Nancy E. Faurote, 84, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born July 29, 1941, in New Castle, a daughter of the late William Everett and Goldie (Goar) Kendall.

A 1959 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School, Nancy worked in retail for many years around New Castle at...

Thelma Josie Rains

Thelma Josie Rains

Oct 22, 2025

Thelma “Josie” Rains, 90, of New Castle passed away peacefully at Glen Oaks Health Campus on Wednesday October 22, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1935, in Glasgow, KY to the late Vergil Smith and Marie “Melton” White.

Josie’s greatest joy in life was her granddaughters and her great grandchildren. Her world literally revolved around all of them in every...

Earline Carter

Earline Carter

Oct 22, 2025

Earline Carter, 85, of Knightstown passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born July 5, 1940 in Westmoreland, Tennessee, the daughter of Clarence and Lassie (Sullivan) Henson.

Earline retired from Preston-Safeway in Indianapolis in 1995 and then was employed at Knightstown Court where she had been court clerk for several years. In her earlier...

Paul E. Christenson

Paul E. Christenson

Oct 20, 2025

Paul E. Christenson, 81, of Knightstown passed away Monday, October 20, 2025.

Paul was born January 28, 1944 in Rowan County, Kentucky, the son of the late Oren and Martha (Hyden) Christenson. He was a 1963 graduate of New Castle High School and spent a 37-year career working at the New Castle Chrysler plant. Paul was a member of the Raysville...

Paula Kay Jones

Paula Kay Jones

Oct 18, 2025

Paula Kay Jones, 77, of Knightstown, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at The Willows in New Castle. She was born on September 8, 1948, in Decatur, IL, to the late William and Helen (Marshall) Oathout.

Paula and her husband, Larry, managed a hardware store together, a venture that consumed most of their working lives. Their partnership, both in business and...

Susan Fay Blevins

Susan Fay Blevins

Oct 18, 2025

Susan Fay Blevins, 78, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born on July 20, 1947 in Parnell, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jessie and Ruth (Coffey) Blevins.

Fay graduated from Blue River High School. She enjoyed riding her three wheel Harley-Davidson motorcycle. She was an avid...

Mary "Katie" Katherine Tesmer

Mary "Katie" Katherine Tesmer

Oct 16, 2025

Mary “Katie” Katherine Tesmer, 77, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born March 3, 1948 to the late Harold and Frances (Beatty) Elliott in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Katie worked at Wal-Mart and Jerry’s Supermarket. She also loved babysitting and has watched many children over the years. Katie’s hobbies included knitting, crocheting and gardening. She...

Jonathan W. Davis

Jonathan W. Davis

Oct 16, 2025

Jonathan “Jon” Wane Davis, 58, of New Castle passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 after a brief illness at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born December 7, 1966 in New Castle to Orval “Red” and Gloria “Sue” (Reeves) Davis.

Jon was a 1985 graduate of Blue River Valley High School. After graduation, he worked at Goodwin Brothers/Hubler Automotive in...

Larry Lee Thomas

Larry Lee Thomas

Oct 15, 2025

Larry Lee Thomas, 93, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Henry Community Health. He was born on May 7, 1932 in Selma, Indiana to the late Jonathon Ora and Kessie (Eley) Thomas.

Larry was a 1950 graduate of Selma High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served in Korea until 1954....

Hazel Glenda Mason

Hazel Glenda Mason

Oct 15, 2025

Hazel Glenda Mason, 95, peacefully took the Hand of Jesus early on Wednesday morning October 15, 2025, at her home of over 50 years in Mt. Summit surrounded by her family. She was born on February 25, 1930, in Albany, KY to the late Lewis and Anna Mae (Hurt) Cole.

Glenda was a wonderful homemaker, she loved cooking, gardening and taking...

Joyce Evelyn Flynn

Joyce Evelyn Flynn

Oct 14, 2025

Joyce Evelyn Flynn, 82, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Willows of New Castle. She was born May 5, 1943, in Bronston, KY, a daughter of the late Arvil and Vina (Black) Sullivan.

Joyce enjoyed family gatherings during the holiday season, picnics, and spending time with her husband. She also liked to read, watch old Westerns,...

Brent Eric Crockett

Brent Eric Crockett

Oct 13, 2025

Brent Eric Crockett, 66, of Springport, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Born on June 26, 1959, in New Castle, IN, Brent was the son of James M. Crockett and Yvonne (Jessee) French.

He graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1977 and went on to attend...

Eileen H. (Kemerly) Hancock

Eileen H. (Kemerly) Hancock

Oct 13, 2025

Eileen H. (Kemerly) Hancock, 94, formerly of Wilkinson, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Brickyard Brandywine Nursing Home in Greenfield. She was born January 14, 1931 in Indianapolis the daughter of Harry and Hilda Drinkut.

Eileen had been employed at Blocks Department Store and Indiana Bell Telephone Company in Indianapolis. She was a member of Gideons International Auxiliary for many...

Venetia Gene Darby

Venetia Gene Darby

Oct 13, 2025

Venetia G. Darby, 92, of Mooreland passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1933 in Carthage, Indiana.

Venetia attended Knightstown High School. She worked at DeBord’s Greenhouse in Mooreland for over 30 years and sold AVON for over 50 years. Venetia was a longtime member of the Mooreland First Christian...

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