Obituaries
Obituaries
Della Rebecca Cathcart
Nov 19, 2025
Della Rebecca Cathcart, 69, of Carthage, passed away on November 19, 2025 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born August 3, 1956 in New Castle, Indiana to Ellen (Todd) and Earl Garland.
To help provide for her family she held several positions over the years, in addition to being a mother, a wife, a best friend and a homemaker....
Woodrow "Woody" Gibson
Dec 9, 2025
Woodrow “Woody” Gibson, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born on April 8, 1941, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Otis and Lula (Jones) Gibson.
Woody valued family above all. He kept up with every grandchild, always knowing exactly what they were doing and cheering them on in...
Gean A. Criswell
Dec 8, 2025
Gean A. Criswell, 83, of Straughn passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 8, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on April 27, 1942, in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Alvin Jason and Amanda "Mandi" (Simpson) Criswell.
He attended Union Modoc High School and was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country with honor and dedication. Gean...
Sharron Kay Maloyed
Dec 7, 2025
Sharron Kay Maloyed, 80, of Knightstown, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Glen Oaks. She was born February 6, 1945, in New Castle to the late Leland “Deed” and Ruth (Margison) Harding.
Sharron was raised in Spiceland and graduated from Spiceland High School, Class of 1963. She married her high...
James A. Barkley
Dec 7, 2025
James A. “Jimmy” Barkley, 86, of New Castle passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Willows of New Castle. He was born on May 31, 1939 in New Castle to Clarence and Mildred (Tout) Barkley.
Jimmy graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1957 where he received several trophies for track. Jimmy enlisted in the National Guard and...
Mary E. "Lynn" Williams
Dec 6, 2025
Mary E. “Lynn” Williams, 85, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1940, in Connersville, IN, to the late Charles and Rosemary (Blank) Young.
She was a proud 1958 graduate of Connersville High School. Lynn was known for her adventurous spirit, having visited all 50 states and Canada, many times through JuMa...
David Edington
Dec 5, 2025
David Edington, 62, of New Castle passed away on December 5, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1963, in Landstuhl, Germany to the late Dwaine “Ed” and Francis Marlene (Davis) Edington.
Known for his sense of humor, David had a passion for photography and music, especially the bands Kansas and Kiss, along with playing the drums and bass guitar. He...
Porter Russell Perdue
Dec 5, 2025
Porter Russell Perdue, 89, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital. He was born August 24, 1936 in Clinton County, Kentucky to the late John Perdue and Nadine (Tuggle) Johnson.
Russell was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1953-1955. He retired from Avesta Sheffield...
Shirley Richardson
Dec 5, 2025
Shirley Richardson, 94, of Greenfield died on Friday, December 5, 2025 at her residence. She was born on May 3, 1931 in Ohio County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Fenton and Mary (Phillips) Keith. She attended schools in Ohio County, graduating from Rising Sun High School in 1949.
She married Arthur “Dee” Richardson in 1950 at the Pleasant Ridge Christian...
Leon E. Seely
Dec 4, 2025
Leon E. Seely, 87, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his home. He was born January 13, 1938, in Hancock County, a son of the late Carl and Tarly (Pyle) Seely.
He was a proud graduate of the 1956 Charlottesville High School Class. He was an insurance agent with Shelter Insurance in Knightstown and New Castle for...
Dana Elaine Daffron-Keith
Dec 4, 2025
Dana Elaine Daffron-Keith, 72, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Willows of New Castle following several years of failing health. She was born February 11, 1953 in New Castle to the late Arnold and Virginia (Gard) Thurston.
Dana was a free spirit and loved to have a good time. She was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler...
Meleah Perkins
Dec 3, 2025
Meleah Perkins, 69, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 3, 1956 in New Castle to the late Richard “Dick” and Waunita (Scott) Hedrick.
Meleah was employed as a banker for forty-three years, having worked at First National Bank and Bank One. She was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Gregory "Gene" Velie
Dec 2, 2025
Gregory “Gene” Velie, 48, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday December 2, 2025, at Henry Community Health. He was born on January 19, 1977, in Mobile Alabama to the late Larry Velie and Terry Kemp.
Gene was a dedicated family man that loved spending time with loved ones. A huge Indianapolis Colts fan Gene’s favorite player was Grover Stewart. He...
Barbara Jean Maze
Dec 2, 2025
Barbara Jean (Daily) Maze, 92, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Henry County Community Health. Born on January 29, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana, Barbara was the daughter of the late Herbert and Velma (Greer) Daily.
She was a 1950 graduate of Lewisville High School and attended The Cadiz Christian Church.
Barbara had a lifelong love for dogs...
Sharon Elaine Muncy
Dec 1, 2025
Sharon Elaine Muncy, 78, of Knightstown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, December 1, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a tragic slip and fall on ice. She was born August 20, 1947 in New Castle, the daughter of Harry and Mildred M. (Meyer) Bever.
Sharon grew up farming in rural Knightstown, was a 1965 graduate of...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Imel II
Nov 30, 2025
Michael “Mike” Wayne Imel II, 55 of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born September 6, 1970 in Shelbyville the son of Michael W. Sr. and Judy L. (Spitler) Imel.
Mike graduated from Waldron High School in 1988. He joined the Air Force serving for 10 years, where he received an Electrician Degree and was stationed in Washington,...
Donald Eugene Cross
Nov 29, 2025
Donald Eugene Cross, 87, of Muncie (formally of North Buck Creek Pike, Mooreland, IN) passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 23, 1938, in Henry County to the late Frank E. and Neva M. (Replogle) Cross.
He was a 1956 graduate of Center High School in Selma, IN. On June 2, 1957,...
Kathy Claywell
Nov 24, 2025
Kathy Claywell, 67, of Anderson passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born April 17, 1958 in New Castle to the late Robert and Shirley (Oldham) Claywell.
Kathy was a 1977 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. After graduation she attended Hyles-Anderson Christian College in Merrillville, Indiana where she earned and associates degree...
Randy Joseph Wyatt
Nov 24, 2025
Randy Joseph Wyatt, also affectionately nicknamed “Dog”, 58, of Knightstown passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born September 30, 1967 in Greenfield to the late Caley and Martha Jean (Moore) Wyatt.
Randy attended Knightstown High School then later joined the U.S. Navy, serving from 1986-1994. He was a welder and was stationed...
Carolyn Ann Utt
Nov 24, 2025
Carolyn Ann Utt, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, at The Willows in New Castle. She was born on August 4, 1945, to the late James and Arzie (Jones) Ford.
Carolyn’s journey began in New Castle, Indiana, where she graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1964. Carolyn started her career in a secretarial position...
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