Obituaries

Obituaries

Greely B. Dishman

Greely B. Dishman

Oct 8, 2019

Greely B. Dishman, 91, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Henry Community Health. He was born December 19, 1927 in Monticello, KY, a son of the late Watt and Maudie Dishman. Greely started working in the logging industry in Kentucky at a very young age. He worked for Perfect Circle and Chrysler Corporation in New Castle...

Gary Michael Sampley

Gary Michael Sampley

Oct 8, 2019

Gary Michael Sampley, 74, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Waters. He was born August 4, 1945 in New Castle to the late James and Mamie (Smith) Sampley. He was a 1963 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. Gary joined the US Air Force as a military police officer. He retired from Chrysler following...

Rachael Roberts

Rachael Roberts

Oct 8, 2019

Rachael Marie Roberts, 33, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1986 in New Castle to Gary A. Roberts and Gayla Igo. Rachael was a 2004 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School where she played softball and was a cheerleader. She attended Ivy Tech Community College and studied nursing....

Amanda Evalee Hilton

Amanda Evalee Hilton

Oct 7, 2019

Amanda Evalee Hilton, 77, of New Castle passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 14, 1942 in Kentucky to the late Bradley and Lena (Morgan) Denney. Amanda was an avid gardener. She loved canning, cooking, animals, including her dog, Tinker, but mostly, spending time with her grandchildren. Amanda was also a caretaker of her...

Ruth Elizabeth Hunt

Ruth Elizabeth Hunt

Oct 7, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Hunt, 95, of Dunreith, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at the home of her daughter. She was born June 6, 1924 in Henry County a daughter of Harry Lee and Anna Hillman (Asbury) Williams. Ruth worked at various flower shops, and then opened Hilltop Florist in 1974, retiring in 1986. She attended the Christian Church of Dunreith....

Sharon D. Delk

Sharon D. Delk

Oct 7, 2019

Sharon D. Delk, 54, of New Castle, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born August 4, 1965 in New Castle, a daughter of the late James M. and Linda Lee (Losey) Delk. A 1985 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, she worked at Harvest Market in New Castle and then worked...

Lonnie James Duvall

Lonnie James Duvall

Oct 4, 2019

Lonnie James Duvall, 74, of New Castle passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 peacefully after an extended illness. He was born February 17, 1945 in Ft. Benning, GA the son of Dewy D. and Warna (Zeilinger Ebensperger) Duvall. A life time New Castle resident, he graduated from New Castle High School and attended IV Tech in Muncie where he graduated...

Barbara Rae Brumfiel

Barbara Rae Brumfiel

Oct 3, 2019

Barbara Rae “Barb” Brumfiel, 72, of New Castle passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. She was born July 9, 1947 in Waterbury, Connecticut. Barb retired from Citizens State Bank, New Castle in 2009 after 38 years of service. She was a member of Golden Eagles. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed knitting,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Neal

Ronald "Ronnie" Neal

Oct 3, 2019

Ronald “Ronnie” Neal, 70, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Thursday, October 3 2019 at his home. He was born December 25, 1948 in New Castle, the son of Glenn and Zelma “Red” (Dishman) Neal. A graduate of Cadiz High School, he worked at Chrysler Corp. until 1980. Ronnie then moved to Longview, Texas where he worked for UPS for...

Ronald Walls

Ronald Walls

Oct 2, 2019

Ronald Walls, 73, passed away on October 2, 2019 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. He was born on June 5, 1946 in Danville, KY to Claude and Zelpha Walls. Ron grew up in Muncie, attended Muncie Central High School and later received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University. Ron worked at Westinghouse/ABB for 35 years...

Marlene Dravet

Marlene Dravet

Oct 1, 2019

Marlene Dravet, 68, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born May 19, 1951 in Lake County, Indiana to the late Edward and Eva Dravet. Marlene enjoyed going to Park Restaurant in New Castle. She also loved watching old movies and musicals on television. She is survived by a sister: Darlene (Edward) Kolezak of Valparaiso, IN;...

Mary Louise Hufford

Mary Louise Hufford

Sep 30, 2019

Mary Louise Hufford, 95, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Luann (Randy) Haddin. She was born October 20, 1923 in New Castle to the late Paul R. and Rebecca Jane (Gibson) Himes. A 1941 graduate of New Castle High School, Mary was an avid golfer with her husband on several Indiana...

Wayne Lee Metsker

Wayne Lee Metsker

Sep 30, 2019

Wayne Lee Metsker, 78, of Losantville passed away peacefully September 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at IU Ball Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Wayne was born January 11, 1941 in Losantville, IN, son of Owen and Clara (Lamb) Metsker. He worked for the United States Postal Service in Modoc as a rural letter carrier...

Doris Robert "Bob" Ryckman

Doris Robert "Bob" Ryckman

Sep 27, 2019

Doris Robert “Bob” Ryckman, 88, of Eustis, Florida passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born February 19, 1931 in Greensburg, IN, a son of the late Frank and Zelma (Holden) Ryckman. Bob retired from Seminole County, Florida and previously worked at Orlando Sentinel and Kennard Elevator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean...

Barbara J. Robertson

Barbara J. Robertson

Sep 27, 2019

Barbara J. Robertson, 87, of New Castle, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at I.U. Methodist Hospital. She was born November 30, 1931 in Connersville, IN, to the late Russell and Viola (Lucas) Rankin. She attended school in Rushville and moved to Henry County in 1974. A homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and keeping her home. She was a longtime member...

Ralph Eugene Hollars

Ralph Eugene Hollars

Sep 27, 2019

Ralph Eugene Hollars, 88, of Spiceland, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born March 4, 1931 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late RZ and Nova (Crabtree) Hollars. Ralph Hollars was a man loved and respected by many. He was married to the love of his life, Gladys Hollars, for 63 years. Ralph served in...

Joseph Darrel Cooney

Joseph Darrel Cooney

Sep 25, 2019

Joseph Darrel Cooney, 76, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 5, 1942 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Joseph Clinton and Phyllis Rebecca (Shafer) Cooney. A 1961 graduate of Knightstown High School, Darrel attended Indiana University East in Richmond. He retired from Chrysler...

Stephen Lee Thurston

Stephen Lee Thurston

Sep 24, 2019

Stephen Lee Thurston, 35, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Indianapolis. He was born December 29, 1983 in Muncie to David and Priscilla (Miller) Thurston. He was a 2002 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Stephen was a passionate basketball fan, and although unable to participate, he was privileged to serve as Manager on the...

Patricia "Patti" Catron Scholl

Patricia "Patti" Catron Scholl

Sep 23, 2019

Patricia “Patti” Ann Catron Scholl, 67, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home. She was born July 1, 1952 in New Castle to Bill and Jewel (Adkisson) Davis. She attended New Castle Chrysler High School with the graduating class of 1970. Patti was formerly a teacher’s aide at Wilbur Wright Elementary School. She enjoyed garage...

Zae Ann Pierce

Zae Ann Pierce

Sep 22, 2019

Zae Ann Pierce, 84 of New Castle passed away Sunday, September 22 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born April 15, 1935 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of the late Donald M. and Gladys I. (Trailer) Reece. She was a 1953 graduate of New Castle Senior High School. Zae worked at the New Castle State Hospital and...

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