Obituaries
Obituaries
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...
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....
George Robert "Bob" Curtis
Nov 18, 2025
George Robert “Bob” Curtis, 91, of Luray, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 surrounded by family after a brief illness at IU Health Ball Hospital. He leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and a resilience that defined him. Born into humble beginnings, Bob learned early the value of hard work—lessons he carried with him throughout his life.
Bob was...
William H. Thornburg
Nov 18, 2025
William H. “Bill” Thornburg, 91, of Spiceland, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born on July 12, 1934, in Rush County, IN to the late William Seth and Thelma Irene (Rummel) Thornburg.
Bill proudly served in the United States Army in the 11th Airborne. He worked at Ford Motor Company and retired after...
Roy "Sonny" Esco Denney
Nov 17, 2025
Roy “Sonny” Esco Denney, 85, of Middletown passed away Monday, November 17th. He was born October 19, 1940, in Savage, KY to the late Edgar and Edith “Dorothy” (Catron) Denney.
Sonny was a 1960 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High school and was employed with Delco Remy for 37 years. He served in the army for 3 years and was stationed...
Melody A. Lee
Nov 17, 2025
Melody Lee, 64, of New Castle passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born February 22, 1961 in New Castle to the late Ronald and Brenda Beach.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff; a son, Dustin Troxell; stepchildren, Angie Lee, Nikki, Shannon Lee, Michelle Lee and Mary; several grandchildren; a brother, Ronnie (Marla)...
Phyllis "Gayle" Ratliff
Nov 16, 2025
Phyllis “Gayle” Ratliff, 86, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Asencion St. Vincent in Indianapolis. She was born March 5, 1939 in New Castle to the late Henry Clay and Blanche (Marlatt) Bavender.
Gayle retired from New Castle Community School Corporation after 30 years of service. She was treasurer and assistant business manager in the school superintendent’s...
Earl Lloyd Wilkinson
Nov 16, 2025
Earl Lloyd Wilkinson, 87, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home. He was born September 21, 1938 in New Castle to Maurice and Reba (Western) Wilkinson.
Earl was a 1957 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School where he played in the band. A veteran of the United States Army, he was a sharpshooter. Earl worked...
Suzanne Marie Kordyl
Nov 15, 2025
Suzanne Marie Kordyl, 64, of Chesterfield, passed away on November 15, 2025, in her sleep at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. She was born February 4, 1961, in Elmira, NY, to John and Evelyn Kordyl Sr.
Suzanne enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and other family and friends. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, arts and crafts, baking cookies and long walks.
She is...
Helen Ann Gray
Nov 15, 2025
Helen Ann Gray, 83, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 22, 1942 in Crawford County, Indiana to the late Lewis and Alma (Patton) Lenz.
Feisty, sassy, loving and funny are just some of the words that begin to describe Helen Ann Gray. Helen had a giving heart and loved to...
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