Obituaries
Obituaries
Gloria McGaughey
Feb 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow, we announce the death of Gloria Maxine McGaughey, 93, of New Castle Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 27, 1931, in Farmer’s Kentucky to the late Robert and Beulah Royce.
Gloria graduated from New Castle High School. Shortly after, she and James C. McGaughey married on June 18, 1949,...
James O. Schetgen
Feb 11, 2025
James Schetgen, 93, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home. He was born July 11, 1931, in Oldenburg, Franklin County to the late Anthony Leo and Mary (Wesling) Schetgen.
He graduated from New Castle High School in 1949 and served in the United States Marine Corps. James worked for Chrysler for 25 years. He briefly worked...
James Stewart Hamm
Feb 10, 2025
James Stewart Hamm died Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at the Willows of New Castle after having been in failing health for the past five years. He was 90 years old. Born in New Castle Feb. 5, 1935, Jim was the son of Fred and Martha (Stewart) Hamm.
He grew up on farms in Liberty Township and attended the old Ashland School....
Jerald "Jerry" Michael Glaser
Feb 10, 2025
Jerald “Jerry” Michael Glaser, 70, of Mooreland, Indiana, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, February 10, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 17, 1954, in New Castle, Jerry was the son of the late Carroll and Aurie Mae (Collins) Glaser.
He was a 1973 graduate of Union High School and earned a business...
Betty Brown
Feb 8, 2025
Betty Brown, 101, of Knightstown passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at The Waters in New Castle. She was born on July 6, 1923, in Mt. Pulaski, IL to the late William and Eliza (Moles) Stockton.
She had a love for traveling and spending time with her family. She was an excellent care giver for her husband and niece. Betty...
Marilynn Horak
Feb 7, 2025
Marilynn Horak, 80, of New Castle passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Glen Oaks Health. She was born on August 2, 1944, in New Castle to the late Edgar C. and Hazel D. (Kitchen) Thompson.
She was a 1962 graduate of New Castle High School and went on to earn her PhD from Ball State University. Marilynn was the...
Amy Dawn Garrett
Feb 6, 2025
Amy Dawn Garrett, 59, a resident of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born March 14, 1965 in New Castle to the late Willie Ryan Garrett and Patricia (Carter) Peyton.
A 1983 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, she also graduated from Amber’s Beauty School in New Castle. Amy had...
Timothy Joseph Hoffman
Feb 4, 2025
Timothy Joseph Hoffman
February 4, 2025
Sweet baby boy you are loved more than words could even describe. We are truly so blessed to be your Mom and Dad. You brought our family so much joy from the moment we knew you were ours.
Friday, January 31st, we unfortunately received the news that our sweet baby no longer had a heartbeat. After a...
Brian Lee Laurie
Feb 4, 2025
Brian Lee Laurie, age 55, a 30-year resident of Muncie and most recently of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Born on October 9, 1969, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of Donald Lee and Brenda (Hayes) Laurie.
Brian was a 1988 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and had been employed at the former Ross’s...
Cheryl Darlene Hammond
Feb 2, 2025
Cheryl Darlene Hammond, 78, a resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully at Glen Oaks Health Campus on Sunday, February 2, 2025 following a long illness.
She was born on July 10, 1946, in Somerset, KY, the oldest child of Edward and Ethel (Jones) Dishman.
Darlene was a 1964 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and attended Ball State University.
A devoted...
Carol Ann Shirley
Feb 1, 2025
Carol Ann Shirley, 84, of Greenfield passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. She was born March 16, 1940 in Knightstown, Indiana to the late Lawrence Dalrymple and Doris Lukens Dalrymple.
Carol was a 1958 graduate of Knightstown High School. She was a member of the Knightstown Friends Church, a member of Psi Iota Xi in Knightstown, the Alumni Association, a member...
Diana L. Blankenship
Feb 1, 2025
Diana L. Blankenship, 82, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home. She was born February 19, 1942 in New Castle to the late Lloyd and Hyacinth (Cain) Kern.
Diana was employed at the New Castle State Developmental Center for ten years. She then transferred to the Pendleton Correctional Facility where she retired in 2008...
James W. Pope
Jan 31, 2025
James Pope, 73, of Hagerstown, passed away on Friday January 31, 2025, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. He was born August 10, 1951, in Henry County to the late James and Lillie (Brewster) Pope.
Hard working is the best way to describe James, he owned several small businesses from recycling to mowing yards. He also Ministered at several churches over the...
Frances Helen White
Jan 31, 2025
Frances Helen White went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31st, 2025, surrounded in both person and in heart by family, at home.
Frances was born on May 5th, 1936 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Fred Carr and Ida Woodby. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Fred Carr, Jr., William Carr, Robert Carr, Wayne...
Charles (Chuck) Joseph Gerth
Jan 30, 2025
Chuck Gerth, 62, of Denver Colorado and formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 30 following a brief illness. He was born on December 9, 1962 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles F. and Marsha A. (Coldiron) Gerth.
He attended St. Anne Catholic Church during his years in New Castle. Chuck attended New Castle Chrysler High School...
Sharon J. Teague
Jan 29, 2025
Sharon J. Teague, 79, formerly of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She was born June 13, 1945 in New Castle to Estill and Roena (Catron) Criswell.
Sharon retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital, Kokomo as a registered nurse in 2018. She had previously worked at Henry County Memorial Hospital for over 30 years and also...
Henry “Jerry” Grant
Jan 28, 2025
Henry “Jerry” Grant, 80, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Henry Community Health. He was born February 17, 1944 in New Castle to the late Oscar Henry and Mildred Marie (Batchfield) Grant.
Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School and veteran of the U.S. Navy. Jerry was a truck driver for over 30...
Donald "Don" Thomas
Jan 28, 2025
Donald “Don” Thomas, 65, of New Lisbon passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1959, in New Castle to the late John and Colleen (Suratt) Thomas.
A 1977 graduate of Tri High School, Don went on to study at Indiana Wesleyan University while working in the factory. He was proud to prove to his nieces...
Jamie "Colleen" Stephens
Jan 27, 2025
Jamie “Colleen” Stephens, 91, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Addison Place of New Castle. She was born October 26, 1933 in Albany, Kentucky to the late James Ellis and Beulah (Gibson) Thurman-Cross.
In her earlier years, she had worked at Firestone, Bud Ayres Market and drove the N.O.W. Bus for the...
Jennifer Dietz Sayre
Jan 26, 2025
Jennifer Dietz Sayre, 70, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born December 23, 1954 in Indianapolis. Jennifer was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Paula Dietz.
Jennifer was a sister to Sharron Wilson and Stephanie Patton. She had three sons by birth: William Clifford (Nikki) St. Martin, Andrew Christopher (Amanda) Kahn, and Thomas Michael...
Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service
is a collection of obituaries for Henry County, IN. With services throughout Indiana that are updated regularly. Find our locations in both New Castle, Indiana & Knightstown, Indiana. Our collection of obituaries can be found online, so join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.