Obituaries
Obituaries
Jo Ann Stanley
Jun 22, 2025
Jo Ann Stanley, 74, formerly of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born December 4, 1950 in Albany, Kentucky.
Jo Ann graduated from Ball State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English and Sociology. She was employed at the New Castle State Hospital and the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home in Knightstown for 35 ½...
Allen Lee Guffey
Jun 21, 2025
Allen “Lee” Guffey, 73, of New Castle passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 22, 1952 in New Castle to the late Clarence and Josie (Williams) Guffey.
Lee was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He retired in 2020 from Keihn in Greenfield following 33 years of employment and most...
Jennifer L. Enix
Jun 20, 2025
Jennifer L. “Jenny” Enix, 64, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at The Willows of New Castle. She was born October 18, 1960 in New Castle to the late Kenneth and Betty (Murray) Enix.
Jenny was employed at Henry County Memorial Hospital for many years where she was the supervisor of the laundry department. She later worked part...
Sherri Jo Groce
Jun 16, 2025
Sherri Jo Groce, 62, of New Castle, passed away on June 16, 2025, in Midland, PA, while visiting her family. She was born on May 30, 1963, in New Castle, to Roy and Helen (Dick) Groce.
A proud graduate of Blue River Valley Jr/Sr High School in 1981, Sherri's pursuit of knowledge and compassion led her to study nursing at Ball...
Elsie Lea Upchurch
Jun 16, 2025
Elsie Lea Upchurch, 95, of New Castle passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born on January 13, 1930 in Stop, Kentucky to Leslie and Essie (Bell) Upchurch.
Elsie worked for Chrysler Corporation for many years, retiring in 1991. She had many hobbies. Just to name a few, she enjoyed playing bingo, flower and...
Phillip R. Stewart
Jun 15, 2025
Phillip R. Stewart, 87, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at The Waters of New Castle. He was born on November 21, 1937, in Attica, IN, to the late Roy and Mildred (Wendel) Stewart. Phillip led a life characterized by kindness, gentleness, and a laid-back spirit that earned him the affection of all who knew him.
A proud graduate of...
Nancy Diane Young
Jun 14, 2025
Nancy Diane Young, 68, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Bridgewater Health Care in Carmel. She was born May 27, 1957 in New Castle to the late Marvin “Red” Lundy and Dorothy (James) Lundy-Welliver.
Nancy was a sweet, caring, understanding, supportive and loving woman. She was always there to help anyone in...
John F. Munden
Jun 14, 2025
John F. Munden, 91, of Carthage passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Morristown Manor. He was born on November 11, 1933 in Shelby County, IN a son of the late Loren and Ruth E. (White) Munden.
A 1952 graduate of Carthage High School, John went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army from 1954 to...
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...
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