Obituaries
Obituaries
Donald Ray Groce
Apr 24, 2026
Donald “Don” Ray Groce, 66, passed away on April 24, 2026, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on June 24, 1960, in New Castle to Roy and Helen Groce.
Don graduated from Blue River Valley High School in 1978. He dedicated much of his life to his craft, working in sheet metal for 20 years in...
Robin L. Wisehart
May 8, 2026
Robin L. “Rob” Wisehart, 69, of New Castle passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1956, in New Castle to the late Luther and Marcia (Harwood) Wisehart.
Rob was a 1975 graduate of Knightstown High School, where he lettered in Chess and won the state Chess Championship. He worked in maintenance at StarCraft and then...
Britney Nicole West
May 5, 2026
Britney Nicole "Nikki" West, 44, of Troy, IL, born June 11, 1981, in Muncie, IN and passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Troy, IL.
Nikki enjoyed watching a good movie and listening to music. She loved her family and friends, and enjoyed the times spent together.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Miller, Oliver and Azalia West.
She...
Evelyn L. Winters
May 5, 2026
Evelyn L. Winters, 91, of Carthage passed away while surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. Evie was born on December 6, 1934 in Van Nuys, California to the late Engle Q. and Leona D. Shields. She and her eight siblings grew up in a loving home on Archwood Street, which she spoke...
Barbara Louise (Austin) Shearer
May 4, 2026
Barbara Louise (Austin) Shearer, 81, of Shirley passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at Carmel Care Health and Living Community. She was born April 16, 1945 in Rushville, Indiana to the late Delbert and Leola (Logan) Conley.
Barb was a dedicated individual who attended Shirley Elementary and Wilkinson High School. A proclaimed Christian, she took great pride in raising her grandchildren,...
Robert Michael Betters
May 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Betters, who departed this world unexpectedly after a short illness on May 1, 2026. Born May 22, 1940, in Washington D.C., Robert, affectionately known as Bob, lived a long and rich life.
Bob was the cherished son of the late Albert and Marian Betters. He was predeceased by his...
Mary M. Halsell
May 1, 2026
Mary M. Halsell, a cherished former resident of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at the age of 91, at the Harbour Manor Health and Living Center in Noblesville, IN. Born on October 29, 1934, in Albany, Kentucky, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Jerry and Lillian (Ooten) Sell.
Mary devoted over half a century...
Sarah Nola Armstrong
Apr 30, 2026
Sarah "Nola" Armstrong, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Livingston, Tennessee. She was born on October 7, 1935, in Chanute, Tennessee to the late Cosby Oren and Nannie (Conley) Williams.
Nola, as she was affectionately known, worked at Sears and Roebuck Department Stores for 19 years. Beyond her professional life, she was a dedicated homemaker, finding joy...
Donald Wayne Turner
Apr 27, 2026
Donald Wayne Turner, 73, formerly of New Castle passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born October 31, 1952 in Henry County.
A 1970 graduate of Chrysler High School, Don lived in New Castle until 1974. He retired from International Harvester Corp. in 2002 after 30 years of service. Don also retired from Sarasota County Area...
Joseph E. Burnett
Apr 26, 2026
On April 26, 2026 Joseph E. Burnett went home to be with Jesus and rejoice with all of his family that have preceded him to fly with our Lord Almighty.
Joe was born on March 31, 1982 to Frank E. Burnett Jr. and Carolyn S. (Bough) Burnett at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Joe was a 2000 graduate of New Castle High...
James Michael Yeager
Apr 26, 2026
James Michael Yeager, known as Mike to family and friends, age 89, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Mike was born February 22, 1937, in Dublin, Ohio, and was the son of the late Mr. James F. and Mrs. Katherine (Beamer) Yeager.
Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he...
Rev. Charles “Chuck” Mason Snyder, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
“His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Matthew 25:23
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2:9
Reverend Charles “Chuck” Mason Snyder Jr., age 82, of Joliet, Illinois, passed...
Mac "Bub" Hamm
Apr 24, 2026
Mac “Bub” Hamm, 68, of Selma, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Bub was born on January 6, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Bob and Norma (Simmons) Hamm.
A devoted family man, Bub took great pride in his grandchildren and was always willing to lend a helping hand...
Scott Douglas Cronk
Apr 24, 2026
Scott D. Cronk, 69, passed away on April 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and deep ties to his community. He was born on March 8, 1957, in New Castle to the late William “Bill” and Marian (New) Cronk.
Known for his steady presence and willingness to help others, Scott spent many years as a business owner...
Claude D. Hinton
Apr 24, 2026
Claude D. Hinton, 86, of New Castle passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on September 3, 1939, in Soldier, KY to the late Dennis and Rosa (Jennings) Hinton.
At the age of two Claude and his family moved to New Castle. He grew up attending the Church of God where his...
Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Trimnell
Apr 22, 2026
Ronald Keith Trimnell, 89, a lifelong Knightstown resident and farmer, passed away April 22, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born at the family home in Bartholomew County on September 25, 1936, to Clarence and Dolores (Holbrook) Trimnell. He was the 11th born of 13 children. In 1943, the family farm was sold and the family...
Dale Brent Bell
Apr 22, 2026
Dale Brent Bell, 65, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1960 in New Castle to the late Donald Eugene and Juanita Louise (Guffey) Bell.
After graduating from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1979, he demonstrated his dedication to his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps...
C. Lloyd Hosman
Apr 21, 2026
C. Lloyd Hosman, age 93, passed away on April 21, 2026, from natural causes.
Born Chester Lloyd Hosman on June 10, 1932, in Cottage Grove, Oregon — a small logging and sawmill town nestled in the Willamette Valley. He grew up in a modest household during the Great Depression, one of five children born to Chester and Minnie (Ramsey) Hosman.
After graduating...
Robert Allen Jenkins
Apr 21, 2026
Robert Allen Jenkins, born March 6, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Clifford and Betty (Revis) Jenkins, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, and was preceded in death by Ken Eller, Brynn Aylor, and Jim Cox.
A 1970 graduate of South Newton High School, Rob developed a love for basketball at an early age. He helped lead South Newton...
Lileigh Joy Messer
Apr 20, 2026
Lileigh Joy Messer, age 7, of Pierceton, Indiana passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, April 20, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on February 8, 2019 in Muncie to Rudy Messer, Jr. and Brittany Sloan Huff.
Lileigh was a vibrant first-grader at Pierceton Elementary School whose infectious energy and bubbly personality lit up every room she entered....
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