Obituaries
Obituaries
Walter A. Renfro
Jan 6, 2025
Walter A. Renfro, 86, of Okeechobee, Florida and formerly of New Castle passed away January 6, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1938 to the late George and Ithel Renfro.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Renfro; 2 children, Rodney Renfro and Andrea Reece (Dan Bupp); 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, 2 step daughters, Linda Foster and Cherry Poynter;...
Loyd Thomas "Tom" Coffman
Jun 12, 2025
Loyd Thomas “Tom” Coffman, 84, of Spiceland passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1941 in Rush County, a son of Loyd and Mary Elizabeth (Lockridge) Coffman.
Tom retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson, was a Spiceland rural postal carrier and farmed in Henry County with his father for many years. A mechanic, he...
Monte Jay Jackson
Jun 10, 2025
Monte Jay Jackson, 72, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully. Born in New Castle on July 23, 1952, Monte was a cherished son, father, brother, friend, teacher, and musician who left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Monte graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School in 1970 and went on to attend Vincennes University, graduating...
Kathleen Mae Kramer
Jun 10, 2025
Kathleen Mae Kramer, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at The Willows of New Castle. She was born on January 27, 1941, in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of the late Alvin George and Lucy (McBride) Kramer.
Kathleen’s life was marked by a deep love of music, education, and family. A gifted pianist, she found great joy in...
Geraldean Rucker
Jun 8, 2025
Geraldean “Jerri” Rucker, 81, of Arlington, IN, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and those who loved her. She was born May 10, 1944 in New Castle, IN, to the late Glen David and Eldred Florence (Hamilton) McIntosh.
Jerri graduated from Mays High School in 1962 and began her early career as a...
Judith Deanne "Judy" Stone
Jun 7, 2025
Judith Deanne “Judy” Stone, 82, a resident of Dunreith passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her home. She was born October 21, 1942 in New Castle to the late Barney and Kathryn Cook) Estes.
Judy retired from the Flamingo Restaurant in Dunreith after 29 years of service as a prep cook. She was a member of the Knightstown Church of...
Doris Irene Johnson
Jun 5, 2025
Doris Irene Johnson, age 94, of New Castle joined her husband, Dick of 76 years, 11 days after his passing. Doris passed Thursday, June 5th, 2025, which would have been Dick’s 95th birthday. She passed after a short stay at The Willows of New Castle. They are now back together and resting in the arms of Jesus. Born on December...
Wilma "Nadine" Dalton
Jun 5, 2025
Wilma “Nadine” Dalton, 91, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at her home on June 5, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1933, in Albany, KY, to the late Selbert and Ermon (Hayes) Byers.
Nadine was the oldest girl of ten children, naturally stepping into a motherly role that she embraced with grace and devotion. Her home was a sanctuary,...
Joe Cecil Davidson
Jun 2, 2025
Joe Cecil Davidson, 70, formerly of New Castle passed away at his residence in Guilford, IN on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born August 5, 1954 in New Castle to Joseph and Frances (Alsip) Davidson.
Joe retired from Allegheny Corporation after many years of service as a forklift driver. Upon retiring, he then worked for Intat Corporation in Rushville. A...
Donna Jane Davis
May 30, 2025
Donna Jane Davis, age 84, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Henry Community Health. She was born on May 25, 1941, in Connersville, Indiana, a daughter of the late William Alexander and Emma Lou Smith Clayborn.
Donna was a remarkable woman—intelligent, creative, a natural leader, and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was...
Daniel Ellis Reece
May 29, 2025
Daniel Ellis Reece, 79, of Straughn, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at The Willows of New Castle following a brief illness. He was born January 5, 1946, in Watervliet, MI, a son of the late Henry and Louise (Hoover) Reece.
A 1964 graduate of Hagerstown High School, he lived in Osgood, IN for over 29 years. He was employed at...
Richard "Rick" E. Stanbrough
May 26, 2025
Richard “Rick” E. Stanbrough, 77, a former resident of Connersville, Indianapolis, 40-year resident of Brownsburg and most recently a New Castle resident along with his wife for the past 10 years, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Countryside Meadows in Avon, IN. He was born on December 24, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN a son of the late Byron...
Beverly Dianne Saunders
May 26, 2025
Beverly Dianne Saunders, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on May 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Dianne was born March 24, 1955, in Anderson, IN to the late Guy and Ella (Tragesar) Tomlinson.
A proud graduate of Shenandoah High School in 1973, Dianne began her career at AgOne Co-op before venturing into the world of real estate for...
Dixie Sue Daffron
May 25, 2025
Dixie Sue (Moses) Daffron, 93, formerly of New Castle passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025, at the Waters of Tipton. Born on February 25,1932, in Etowah, TN to the late James Luther and Elizabeth (Hudson) Moses.
Dixie worked at New Castle State Hospital and was a homemaker. She attended church in Kirksville, MO where she lived for 30 years. She...
Richard "Dick" Lee Johnson
May 25, 2025
Richard “Dick” Lee Johnson, 94, of New Castle passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 after a recent move to The Willows of New Castle. Dick and Doris had lived in their New Castle residence the last 61 years. He was born June 5, 1930 in Sulphur Springs, Indiana to the late Luther and Charlotte (DeGroff) Johnson.
Dick was a 1948 graduate...
Bob Pugh
May 24, 2025
Bob Pugh, 88, of Grand Island, FL formerly of Knightstown passed away on Saturday May 24, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1936, in Lick Creek, KY to the late Tom and Bessie (Owens) Pugh.
He worked for Ford Motor Company for over 41 years during that time Bob worked his way up to Floor Inspector before retiring. Bob was...
Joann J. Moon
May 23, 2025
Joann J. Moon, 90, a resident of Greenfield passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at her home. She was born August 12, 1934 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Floyd and Malinda (Gleckler) Easton.
Joann was employed at Riverview Nursing Home in Oak Harbor, OH as assistant activities director. She attended Port Clinton Bible Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting and...
Bretella Mae Oney
May 22, 2025
Bretella Mae Oney, also affectionately known as “Teddy” or “Nan” passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born June 16, 1937 in Hayes Branch, Rowan County, Kentucky to Orville and Agnes (Frazier) Blevins.
A homemaker, she had attended the Knightstown Church of God as well as the Lewisville Church of God. In her...
Phyllis Jean Hannon
May 22, 2025
Phyllis Jean Hannon, 89, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1935 in Muncie, Indiana to the late George and Clara (McCaslin) Padgett.
Phyllis was an avid NASCAR fan and loved Jeff Gordon. Phyllis also loved snow birding in Florida with her husband, Bill Hannon. In her spare time, she enjoyed...
Loren Russell Watson
May 20, 2025
Loren Russell Watson, 70, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at Henry Community Health. He was born on February 23, 1955, in Batesville, IN to the late Robert L. Watson Sr. and Minnie (Summey) Watson.
A 1974 graduate of Whitewater High School. After high school Loren served in the United States Navy for four years.
He is survived...
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