Obituaries

Obituaries

Donald M. Brown

Donald M. Brown

Jul 30, 2026

Donald M. Brown, 87, of New Castle passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born August 4, 1938 in London, England to the late Charles C. and Mary (McNeale) Brown.

Don proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. Following his military service, he owned and operated D.M.B. Concrete Construction...

Ryan Kent Brown

Ryan Kent Brown

Aug 13, 2026

Ryan Kent Brown, age 52, a resident of Springport, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Castleton Healthcare Center. Born on February 26, 1974, in Muncie, IN, Ryan was a 1992 graduate of Chrysler High School, New Castle, and later attended IU East in Richmond.

Ryan worked at Walmart and Val Discount Stores in New Castle. A dedicated member of...

Marcia Lynn Landon

Marcia Lynn Landon

Aug 12, 2026

Marcia L. Landon, 53, of Cambridge City, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in New Castle following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born October 25, 1972 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Charles and Linda (Thompson) Stroud.

A graduate of Tri High School in Straughn, Indiana, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from Anderson University. She worked as a...

Dianna Marie Hill

Dianna Marie Hill

Aug 12, 2026

Dianna Marie Hill, age 54, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. Born March 2, 1972, in New Castle, Dianna spent her life deeply connected to her family and her community.

She worked at the New Castle Correctional Facility for nearly two years, following a dedicated 24-year career at Walmart in...

Phyllis Jean Beatty

Phyllis Jean Beatty

Aug 11, 2026

Phyllis Jean Beatty, 90, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1936, in Lincoln, Illinois, to the late Earl (Northa) Stockton and Charlotte (Louis) Brodnan.

At just one year old, Phyllis won the Illinois State Fair Cutest Baby Award—an early glimpse of the joy she would bring to others throughout her...

Sandra "Sandy" Janes

Sandra "Sandy" Janes

Aug 11, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Janes, age 68, of Spiceland, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, quick wit, and deep devotion to her family. Born on New Year’s Day in 1958 in Cicero, Illinois, to the late Frank Horne and Hazel Foster, Sandy spent the majority of her career in the food service industry, a career...

Lillian Lenore Rader

Lillian Lenore Rader

Aug 11, 2026

Lillian Lenore Rader, 95, of Mooreland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Lillian was a kind and generous woman who gave her heart and soul to God, her family, and the community.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Rader; her sister, Betty Smith; and her parents, Ivan and Bessie Maddox.

She is survived by...

James P. Meyerholtz

James P. Meyerholtz

Aug 11, 2026

James “Jim” P. Meyerholtz, 71, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Henry Community Health following several years of failing health. He was born May 22, 1955 in New Castle to the late Kenneth James and Dorothy Lilian (Palin) Meyerholtz.

Jim, a proud 1973 graduate of Tri High School, spent his career working at Lowe’s in Muncie before...

Phyllis Littleton

Phyllis Littleton

Aug 8, 2026

Phyllis Littleton, 85, of Knightstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Noblesville. Born on July 24, 1941, in Rushville, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Jesse James and Ollie Mae (Loveall) Thompson.

She was a lifelong resident of the Knightstown area and was known for her joyful spirit and ability to make everyone around...

Larry Gene "Jaws" Lye

Larry Gene "Jaws" Lye

Aug 5, 2026

Larry Gene “Jaws” Lye, 79, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born April 30, 1947 in New Castle to the late Marvin and Carolyn (Holaday) Lye.

A 1965 graduate of Chrysler High School, Larry retired from Delphi division of General Motors, Anderson in December, 1999 after 34 years...

Donald Warren Hinshaw

Donald Warren Hinshaw

Aug 5, 2026

Donald Warren Hinshaw, 93, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026. He was born September 12, 1932 in Millville, Indiana to the late William and Edith (Evans) Hinshaw. Don was born in the front bedroom of a farm house on the Farmers Pike and was the youngest of seven children.

He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School in...

Mildred Kimball

Mildred Kimball

Aug 4, 2026

Mildred Anita Kimball, 81, of Middletown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Waters of Middletown. She was born to Charles and Goldie Williams on March 27, 1945.

She was the youngest of ten children. On July 13, 1963, a few months after graduating from Middletown High school, she married her high school sweetheart, Marshall James Kimball. They...

Marilyn Louise Boatman

Marilyn Louise Boatman

Aug 3, 2026

Marilyn Louise Boatman, 70, of New Castle, passed way surrounded by her family on August 3, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1955, in New Castle, to the late John and Jocia (Thompson) Groce.

Marilyn’s early years were spent in Blountsville, where she attended school until the third grade. She completed her education at New Castle schools. Coming from a...

Peggy L. Harding

Peggy L. Harding

Aug 3, 2026

Peggy L. Harding, 92, of Mt. Summit passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026 at Henry Community Health. She was born March 5, 1934 in Magness, Arkansas to the late Ewing “Chick” and Virginia “Teen” (Smith) Bevans.

Affectionately known as "Grandma Peg" to almost everyone she met, she lived a life full of warmth, community, and simple pleasures. Though she...

Shawn Allan Thompson

Shawn Allan Thompson

Aug 2, 2026

Shawn Allan Thompson, 43, of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his residence following a six-month battle with cancer. He was born July 27, 1983 in Rushville, Indiana to Allan Thompson and Jennifer Cameron.

Shawn is survived by his wife of 7 years, Stacy Thompson. Together, Stacy and Shawn built a loving blended family and were blessed with...

Benjamin Levi Pruet

Benjamin Levi Pruet

Jul 30, 2026

Benjamin Levi Pruet, 45, a resident of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at his home. He was born September 9, 1980 in Indianapolis to William and Darla (Pruet) Armstrong of Rushville.

Ben had been employed at Shares, Inc in Greenfield where he worked assembling parts. He loved old time horror movies such as Frankenstein and Airwolf. Abbot and Costello...

Blake L. Hurst

Blake L. Hurst

Jul 27, 2026

Blake L. Hurst is now in the arms of Jesus his Lord and Savior. Blake died on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Henry Community Health. He was born on November 14, 1958, and was the youngest son of General B. Hurst and Ruth I. (Flowers) Hurst.

Blake graduated from Walter P. Memorial Chrysler High School in 1977. After graduation, he delivered...

Jackie "Jack" D. Ward

Jackie "Jack" D. Ward

Jul 27, 2026

Jackie “Jack” D. Ward, 70, of New Castle passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on April 3, 1956, in New Castle to the late Harold J. and Regena (Prater) Ward Sr.

Jack was a 1974 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. A retired Dispatcher where he worked for many...

Rayburn "Rug" Lee Richmond

Rayburn "Rug" Lee Richmond

Jul 25, 2026

Rayburn “Rug” Lee Richmond, 64, of Carthage, passed away on July 25, 2026. He was born in Rushville on September 30, 1961, to the late Bobby and Mertie (Dyer) Richmond.

Rug spent his early years attending school in Carthage until his freshman year. He was a man of many trades and talents, working at various times as a saw mill worker,...

Frank E. Burnett Jr.

Frank E. Burnett Jr.

Jul 25, 2026

Frank E. Burnett Jr., 66, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

He was a truck driver for 41 years and was currently employed by Billman Trucking, New Point, IN, since February 9, 2026. Prior to working for Billman, he was employed by Jacobs Trucking in Rushville, IN for 11 years.

Frank was a graduate of...

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