Obituaries
Obituaries
Patricia "Patty" J. Hutson
Dec 25, 2025
Patricia "Patty" J. Hutson, 85, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1940, in Connersville, to the late Ralph and Velma (White) Stoots.
A cherished member of her community, Patty dedicated over 15 years to Rhea’s Dress Shop before finding joy as a teacher's aide at Kennard Elementary School, where her nurturing spirit touched countless...
Jeffery David Davis
Dec 25, 2025
Jeffery “Jeff” David Davis, 57, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born June 5, 1968 in Muncie, Indiana to David D. and Sue (Cheap) Davis.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Service will be held at 1:00...
Christina Marie Rutherford
Dec 24, 2025
Christina Marie Rutherford, 54, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in New Castle. She was born August 17, 1971 in New Castle.
Christina had been employed as a personal banker at Citizens State Bank for the past 5 years. She was formerly employed at Rich’s Tobacco store and at the Flying J Truck Stop, where she had worked for eleven years....
Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Helderbrand
Dec 22, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Keith Helderbrand Sr., 74, of Knightstown, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1951, in Tacoma, Washington to the late Clesta and Betty (Stamper) Helderbrand.
Ronnie lived the majority of his life in the Knightstown and Carthage areas, where he was a beloved figure in the community. He began his career as an...
Barbara Colleen Johnson
Dec 21, 2025
Barbara Colleen Johnson passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at The Willows of New Castle after an extended illness. She was born December 20, 1941 in Albany Kentucky. She was a daughter of Alves and Irene (Ferguson) Pennycuff.
Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She devoted much of her life to caring for others, working as a CNA,...
Abigail Vannatta
Dec 18, 2025
Abigail Renee Vannatta, born August 8, 1983 and passed away on December 18, 2025. Abby was more than a teacher. She was a mentor, a friend, and a source of inspiration to everyone who knew her. At Indiana Connections Academy, she devoted herself to high school special education, always going above and beyond to ensure her students felt valued and...
Lewis Hayden Butler
Dec 18, 2025
Lewis Hayden Butler, 85, of Knightstown passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born March 22, 1940 in Morehead, Kentucky a son of John Henry and Stella A. (Egan) Butler.
A Knightstown resident for most of his life, Hayden worked for Sharp Oil Co. before owning and operating Checker Service Station in Knightstown. He then worked for...
Tina R. Conley
Dec 18, 2025
Tina R. Conley, 66, of Clayton, Indiana and formerly of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home following a battle with breast cancer. She was born May 10, 1959 in New Castle to the late Jesse and Margaret (Abner) Lee.
Tina was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She enjoyed the outdoors, working in her...
Mary Lou Flowers
Dec 18, 2025
Mary Lou Flowers
Mrs. Flowers, 92, of rural New Castle died Thursday peacefully in her home.
She was a faithful worshipper of Jehovah God. She was a generous loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family.
She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and was baptized in 1960. She was born Oct. 4,1933 in Danville, IL., a daughter...
Clarence Joseph Herndon
Dec 16, 2025
Clarence Joseph “Joe” Herndon, 97, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home. He was born September 17, 1928 in Raven Virginia to the late John and Myrtle (Horton) Herndon.
Joe was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean conflict. He retired from Westinghouse Corporation in 1990 after twenty-five years of service. Joe...
Myron Eugene Dock
Dec 15, 2025
Myron Eugen Dock, 58, of New Castle passed away on December 15, 2025, at Methodist Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1967, in New Castle to the late Diana Dock.
Myron graduated from New Castle High School and lived in New Castle his whole life in town. He worked in the factory at Astemo Indiana in Greenfield. Myron was a...
Loran Spence
Dec 14, 2025
Loran Spence, 78, of Monticello, KY passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born April 10, 1947 in Carthage, the son of Ezra and Nola (Logan) Spence.
Loran was a 1965 graduate of Carthage High School. He grew up in the family timber business and enjoyed working with wood. Loran enjoyed riding 4 wheelers, motorcycles and side-by-sides, riding trails and...
Evelyn M. Keith
Dec 12, 2025
Evelyn M. Keith, 96, of New Castle passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Glens Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. On October 27, 1929, Evelyn was born in Chesterfield, IN, a daughter of the late Cassell and Ruth (Thicksten) Otto.
Evelyn was a 1947 graduate of Anderson Senior High School and a 1951 graduate of Ball State University...
Tena J. Palmer
Dec 11, 2025
Tena J. Palmer, 69, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born March 14, 1956 in New Castle to the late Carl and Mary Alice (Mettert) Wilson.
She was a 1975 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Tena work in several restaurants over the years...
Marquise Anthony Harris
Dec 9, 2025
Marquise Anthony Harris, 22, of Springport, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 6, 2003 in Bloomington, IN.
Marquise was a 2021 graduate of Yorktown High School. He was a bartender at Buffalo Wild Wings in Fishers.
Marquise was a very loving, sweet, caring and polite young man who often put...
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...
Kevin Scott Perkins, Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
Kevin Scott Perkins, Jr., 34, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born January 29, 1991 in New Castle, the son of Kevin Scott, Sr. and Johnna (Zimmerman) Perkins.
Kevin graduated from Knightstown High School where he played baseball. He was a hard worker, enjoyed mowing yards and fishing. He was the best husband and father and especially...
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...
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