Obituaries

Obituaries

William L. Christopher Jr.

William L. Christopher Jr.

Nov 27, 2017

William L. Christopher, Jr., 78, of Shelbyville, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. He was born January 7, 1939 in Topeka, KS the son of William and Mary (Wallace) Christopher, Sr. Bill retired from CVS and Marsh Pharmacies. He formerly owned Jolly Drug Store in Knightstown for 28 years. He served on...

Johnathan Scott Illig

Johnathan Scott Illig

Nov 25, 2017

Johnathan Scott Illig,47, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1970 in New Castle to the late Hans Illig and Vickie Turner. Johnathan worked in different types of construction. He is survived by his sister, Angelice (John) Hudson of Greencastle, sons, Jacob Illig and Jackson Illig, aunts, Connie McGinnis,...

Owen Dale Brown

Owen Dale Brown

Nov 25, 2017

Owen Dale Brown, 89, currently of Tipton and formerly of Mooreland passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. He was born December 24, 1927 in Wayne County, Indiana a son of the late Archie E. and Edith (Luellen) Brown. Owen was a 1945 graduate of Mooreland High School and was vice-president of his class. Following...

Lola R. Miller

Lola R. Miller

Nov 25, 2017

Lola R. Miller, 83, of New Castle and formerly of Albany, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was born June 7, 1934 in Henry County to the late Donald and Blanche (Walkee) McKee. Lola was a member of New Lisbon Christian Church and retired from Ball State University in 2001. She loved flowers and enjoyed flower gardening. Lola...

Betty Irene Miller

Betty Irene Miller

Nov 24, 2017

Betty Irene (Wisehart) Miller passed peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2017, surrounded by her family in Anderson, Indiana. She was 85. Betty was born on October 8, 1932, to Mellie Frances (McCray) Wisehart and Alonzo Myers Wisehart. She lived in Shirley, Indiana, her entire life. One year after graduating from Wilkinson High School, Betty married John “Jack” Elliott Miller, the...

Chalmer Wilkerson

Chalmer Wilkerson

Nov 23, 2017

Chalmer Wilkerson, 86, of Knightstown, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Golden Living Center Brandywine in Greenfield. He was born September 11, 1931 in Knightstown the son of Stanley R. and Doris Louise (Shipley) Wilkerson. Chalmer was a lifetime resident of Knightstown. He served in the U.S. Air Force from December, 1951-December 1955, and retired from Guide Lamp in...

Rosemary F. Scanlon

Rosemary F. Scanlon

Nov 21, 2017

Rosemary F. Scanlon, 98, of Spiceland went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Addison Place. She was born November 7, 1919 in Cincinnati, OH to the late John and Lillian (Hein) Bertke. Rosemary was an avid golfer and bridge player. She loved to travel with her husband John. They traveled to Europe and many...

Jeffery Louis Brown

Jeffery Louis Brown

Nov 20, 2017

Jeffery Louis Brown, 70, of New Castle passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at his home. He was born October 1, 1947 in Livingston, TN to the late Vester and Jean Brown. Jeff was a loving husband, son, brother, dad and grandpa. He loved to fish, hunt, and camp; and was known for his great sense of humor. Jeff gave...

Anna Lavon Rucker

Anna Lavon Rucker

Nov 20, 2017

Anna Lavon Brown Rucker, 92, of Rushville passed away on November 20, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing home in Rushville, IN. She was born September 29, 1925 to Rolla and Lorinda (Conklin) Muir in Ripley County, Indiana. She married Elvis Brown in 1948 and he precedes her in death. She married Bert Rucker in 1972 and he precedes her...

Oda Razor

Oda Razor

Nov 17, 2017

The angels are rejoicing in Heaven today because Oda Razor has gone home to be with the Lord! She celebrated her 99th birthday on October 18th. Born in Salt Lick, Kentucky in 1918, Oda was one of 11 children born to Willie and Mollie (Evans) Petitt. A long time member of South Memorial Drive Church of God, she loved to...

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Ritchie

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Ritchie

Nov 17, 2017

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Ritchie, 74, of Spiceland, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 in Hickory Creek of New Castle. She was born May 17, 1943 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Arlus Davidson and Juanita Florene (Wilson) Davidson. The first female mail carrier in New Castle, Sandy retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Muncie in 1998 following...

Max G. Fort

Max G. Fort

Nov 16, 2017

Max G. Fort, 76, of Knightstown passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 29, 1941 in Henry County to the late Donald and Theresa (Ewing) Fort. Max was a 1959 graduate of Knightstown High School and was a lifelong, retired farmer. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending...

Dale R. McQueen

Dale R. McQueen

Nov 11, 2017

Dale R. McQueen, 58, of Hagerstown, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at IU Ball Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 2, 1959 in New Castle, to Bert and Betty (Gadd) McQueen. Dale graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School in 1977, and attended Indiana State University from 1977-1981. He worked in telecommunications for 15 years,...

Betty Jo Dugger

Betty Jo Dugger

Nov 10, 2017

Betty Jo Dugger, 86 of New Castle passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born September 3, 1931 in Burnside, Kentucky to the late Vetchal and Lytha (Walden) Martin. She retired from Dana and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Betty Jo enjoyed family vacations, camping, swimming and family dinners. She was an...

Betty L. Linch

Betty L. Linch

Nov 10, 2017

Betty L. Linch, age 92 a lifetime resident of Knightstown, passed away Friday, November 10 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. She was born December 23, 1924 in rural Henry County, the daughter of the late Gertrude (Gertie) and Lloyd Scovell. Betty was a 1942 graduate of Knightstown High School and was Secretary of her graduating...

Louise Rust

Louise Rust

Nov 10, 2017

Louise Rust, a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, passed away on November 10, 2017, only ten days away from her ninety-second birthday. Louise was born in Monticello, KY on November 25, 1925, the daughter of the late Haskell and Wilma Reno. She lived in Monticello for only three months and then moved to New Castle, IN...

Anna L. Davis

Anna L. Davis

Nov 8, 2017

Anna L. Davis, 81, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday morning, November 8, 2017 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born October 16, 1936 in Burkesville, KY, a daughter of the late Leo and Flora (Slagle) Martin. Anna moved to New Castle from Frankfort in 1975, and had worked at Brook’s Foods in Mt. Summit and the New Castle...

Dennis Jackson "Jack" Dickson

Dennis Jackson "Jack" Dickson

Nov 8, 2017

Dennis Jackson “Jack” Dickson, 87, of New Castle, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born January 11, 1930, in Cedar Grove, WV, a son of the late Dennis Roscoe Dickson and Opal (Bosher) Dickson Bess. Jack was a 1948 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, WV. He was...

Barry Wayne Holder

Barry Wayne Holder

Nov 7, 2017

Barry Wayne Holder, 60, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was born February 14, 1957 in New Castle to the late Corbin Ray “Jack” Holder and Ollie (Bell) Holder-Blevins. He was a 1975 graduate of Knightstown High School and a life long resident of Henry County. Barry served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Ingersoll,...

Martha June Sullivan

Martha June Sullivan

Nov 7, 2017

Martha June Sullivan, 93, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born August 4, 1924 in New Castle to the late Eli and Lorriane (Collins) Byers. Martha was a school teacher at New Castle Grade School. She is survived by a daughter, Paula Bales Manlove of New Castle, great-grandson, Alexander Michael Manlove of New Castle, niece...

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