Obituaries
Obituaries
Michael Lee Sparks
Dec 14, 2024
Michael Lee Sparks,76, of Shirley, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born December 6, 1948, in Greenfield, a son of the late Charles Sparks Jr. and Betty (Polk) Sparks.
Michael was a 1967 graduate of Knightstown High School. In 1972 he married Janet Gray and they spent 50 blessed years together. Mike also served in the United States Army...
David D. Cole
Dec 13, 2024
David D. Cole, 75, of Muncie, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home in Muncie. He was born July 17, 1949, in Muncie, a son of the late Arlon and Thelma (Phipps) Cole.
He leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Norma Neukam of Muncie, Arlene Schoonover of Richmond, Linda Gibson of Muncie, and Marsha Deboard of Muncie; brothers,...
Joel Rondall Miller
Dec 12, 2024
Joel Rondall Miller, passed away on December 12, 2024 at the age of 82 surrounded by his family at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield following an ongoing illness. He was born on October 12, 1942, to Clara Cox Rolle and Ronald E. Miller in the village of Pinefield, on Acklins Island, Bahamas and later moved to Nassau to New Providence,...
Michael C. "Mike" Collins
Dec 11, 2024
Michael C “Mike” Collins, 70, a resident of Kokomo and formerly of Mt. Summit passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Community Howard Regional Hospital. He was born June 12, 1954 to the late Marvin C. and Vada (Moody) Collins.
A 1972 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, Mike grew up in Mt. Summit and was a member of Mt....
Henry Foster
Dec 10, 2024
Henry Foster, 63, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born September 7, 1961 in New Castle to the late Theodore and Alta (Denney) Foster.
A 1980 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, he received degrees in Industrial Science and HVAC from Ivy Tech. Henry worked as a supervisor of...
Della D. Mawk
Dec 9, 2024
Della D. Mawk, 81, of Mooreland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1943, in Lewisville, IN, to the late John T. and Jocia Ledith (Thompson) Groce Sr.
Della retired from the Chrysler Corporation in 2003, following 30 years of dedicated service, and was a proud member of UAW Local 371....
Larry A. Clayborn
Dec 8, 2024
Larry A. Clayborn, 79, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Henry Community Health following an extended illness. He was born April 18, 1945, in New Castle, a son of the late Lloyd and Louise (Blankenship) Clayborn.
Larry attended New Castle schools and joined the Army National Guard. His dad owned Clayborn Trucking for many years, where he...
Rochelle Faye Lewis
Dec 8, 2024
Rochelle Faye Lewis,87, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on March 27, 1937, in Henry County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn (Favorite) Cross.
Rochelle’s faith in God was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her daily. She attended the South Memorial Drive Church...
Brian "Andy" A. Kirchner
Dec 8, 2024
Brian "Andy" A. Kirchner, 38, of Carthage passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 following a battle with cancer. He was born May 9, 1986 in Greenfield to Brian D. and Jane M. (Creek) Kirchner.
Andy was a 2004 graduate of Knightstown High School where he excelled in the Building Trades program. Following high school, he worked for Cross Electric where he...
Lucy J. Franklin
Dec 7, 2024
Lucy J. Franklin, 92, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital. She was born February 21, 1932 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Abe and Sally (Henniger) Brown.
Lucy was a devoted homemaker all her life and loved caring for her family, making sure all their needs were...
Don L. "Dolly" Dalton
Dec 7, 2024
Don L. “Dolly” Dalton, 89, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home. He was born February 20, 1935 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Robert and Wilma (Cross) Dalton.
Don retired from Avesta Sheffield (formerly Ingersoll Steel) in 2000 after over 30 years of service. He had also done work for Charlie McClain, Herb...
Jeffery Patrick
Dec 7, 2024
Jeffery Patrick, 63, of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born November 1, 1961 in Rushville to Graydon and Virgie L. (Logan) Patrick.
Jeff was a 1981 graduate of Knightstown High School. He worked for many years with his uncle, Norman Patrick, selling furniture. He was a longtime member of Sunnyside Church...
Duane B. Farley
Dec 6, 2024
Duane B. Farley, 87, of New Castle, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday morning, December 6th, 2024. He was born on May 30th, 1937, in New Castle to the late Alvin Farley and Julia (Jackson) Farley.
Duane was a lifelong resident of New Castle and graduated from New Castle High School in 1955. He was...
Edwin Carrender
Dec 5, 2024
Edwin L. “Eddie” Carrender, 58, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born March 21, 1966, in New Castle to Darryl R. and Barbara I. (Burke) Carrender, who survive.
A 1984 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, he was employed for over 20 years by the United Parcel Service as a delivery driver. As an entertainer,...
Russell Edward Dellinger
Dec 5, 2024
Russell Edward Dellinger, 78, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born December 28, 1945 in New Castle to the late Jacob and Clara (Snyder) Dellinger.
Russell worked and retired from the Chrysler plant in New Castle. He was known by many for his jokes and his happy go lucky...
Dennis A. Hamilton
Dec 4, 2024
Dennis A. Hamilton, 76, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 22, 1948 in Henry County to the late Marcus and Barbara (Turpin) Hamilton.
Dennis worked at the Chrysler Corporation and retired in 2001 after 35 years of service. He was a member of...
John Wayne Farmer
Dec 4, 2024
John Wayne Farmer, 84, a resident of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 7, 1940, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Archie and Marine (Byard) Farmer.
John attended Salem School in the Montgomery School District until he was 11 years old when his family moved to Indianapolis in 1951....
Phillip Stanley Sharp
Dec 4, 2024
Phillip Stanley Sharp, 68, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Rosebud Village in Richmond. He was born May 2, 1956 in De Queen, Arkansas to the late John Wesley and Flora Dell (Tucker) Sharp.
Stan worked for many years at Hartley Truck Parts as a mechanic. Being a mechanic, he also had great enjoyment of classic cars....
Sherry Suzanne Reamer Lowe Labishak
Dec 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sherry Suzanne Reamer Lowe Labishak, 59 on December 3, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend.
Sherry was born on March 30, 1965, in New Castle Indiana to Jerry Reamer Sr. and Mildred Reamer Hanna. Sherry will be lovingly remembered by her children, Charles Lowe of Cape...
James R. Harris
Dec 3, 2024
James R. Harris
March 19, 1938 - December 3, 2024
James (Jim) R. Harris, of Irvine, CA, transitioned peacefully on December 3, 2024, at the age of 86, from complications of dementia, with his partner by his side, at Silverado Memory Care, Tustin, CA. Jim was born in New Castle, IN to his mother, Hilda (Ocker) Harris and father, Joseph Harris.
After living...
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