Obituaries

Obituaries

Doris F. Watson

Doris F. Watson

Aug 11, 2017

Doris F. Watson, 82, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2017. She was born February 12, 1935 in Monticello, KY, a daughter of the late Nimrod and Martha (Marcum) Criswell. Doris and her husband Hershel moved to New Castle in 1954, where she worked as custodian at Chrysler High School in New Castle...

Beate C. Wright

Beate C. Wright

Aug 9, 2017

Beate C. Wright, 74, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born June 16, 1943 in Berlin, Germany. Beate retired from Walmart in New Castle in 2010 after 7 years of service and was formerly employed at the truck stop in Spiceland. She enjoyed bowling, crafts, cooking German food and word puzzles....

William J. Aitchison

William J. Aitchison

Aug 7, 2017

William Jeffrey (Bill) Aitchison, 95, of New Castle passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at The Waters of New Castle. The only son of the late William and Josephine (Jeffrey) Aitchison, Bill was born on April 20, 1922, in New Castle, Indiana. He was proud graduate of New Castle High School’s Class of 1940 and attended Purdue University’s School...

Winifred L. Gray

Winifred L. Gray

Aug 5, 2017

Winifred Gray, 93, passed peacefully at her home in Cadiz at 6:30 pm Saturday, August 5th 2017 surrounded by her husband and family. Winifred was born July 27th, 1924 in Hamilton County, to the late James H. and Lorena (Decker) Salsbery. Winifred was a farmer’s wife and a faithful Christian. She was a member of the Cadiz Christian Church. She...

Russell H. Carter

Russell H. Carter

Aug 3, 2017

Russell H. Carter, 80, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1937, in Monticello, KY to the late Montie and Anne (Lester) Carter. He retired from Chrysler Corp. in 1995 after 30 years of service. Russell is a member of the Memorial Wesleyan Church in New Castle and...

Richard "Dick" L. Richey

Richard "Dick" L. Richey

Aug 2, 2017

Richard L. “Dick” Richey, 88, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 6, 1928 at home in Cumberland, IN a son of James Franklin and Blanche Olive (Jessup) Richey. Dick was a 1946 graduate of Knightstown High School where he played baseball and was basketball team manager. He was Building Trades...

Martin Allen

Martin Allen

Jul 31, 2017

Marty Allen, 55, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at his home July 31, 2017 Marty was a 1980 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. From childhood Marty dreamed of being a truck driver which he fulfilled for 30 years. Marty considered himself the world’s best backyard mechanic! His children thought...

Thomas H. Summers

Thomas H. Summers

Jul 29, 2017

**NOTICE DATE CHANGE** Thomas H. Summers, 78 died July 28, 2017 at his home in Indianapolis, IN He leaves his brother Gerald “Jerry” Summers; Nieces – Jill (Doug) Anderson, Teri (Bob) Echterling, Kim Summers Bentley, Toni (Sean) Patterson; Nephews – Bo (Nancie) White, Mark (Michelle) Summers, Gerald (Lori) Armour; close friend – Soo “Sam” Park. Tom was preceded in death...

David Hufford

David Hufford

Jul 28, 2017

David Hufford, 85, of New Castle passed away Friday July, 28 2017 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born August 18, 1931 in New Castle to the late Paul and Mary (Huber) Hufford. David was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1951 –...

Helen E. McLain

Helen E. McLain

Jul 28, 2017

Helen "Eloise" McLain, 91, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday July 28, 2017. She was born June 6, 1926 in Henry County, the daughter of Samuel and Faye Riggs. She was a graduate of Cadiz High School and a member of Center Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from the Henry County Hospital following many years of...

Dorothy Finch

Dorothy Finch

Jul 25, 2017

Dorothy Finch, 91, of Greenfield, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Kindred Healthcare. She was born September 23, 1925 in West Virginia to Comadore Dick and Dora (Starcher) Kellar. Dorothy was a homemaker most of her life where she enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and spending time with her family. She also loved the Lord...

Larry Marqua

Larry Marqua

Jul 24, 2017

Larry Marqua, 55, of Spiceland passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at his home. He was born August 15, 1961 in Indianapolis. He was employed at Duke Energy and formerly at Good Cents and Imedco. Larry enjoyed woodworking, golfing, spending time with his family and visiting friends around town. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Glenn) Marqua; five children,...

Brian K. Clements

Brian K. Clements

Jul 23, 2017

Brian K. Clements, 53, of Muncie passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born May 21, 1964 in New Castle to the late Ira and Irene (Waltz) Clements. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Muncie. He is survived by his sister, Kathy (Jeff) Cummings of Spiceland, brother, Kevin Clements of New Castle, three nieces and...

Sarah E. Gibson

Sarah E. Gibson

Jul 23, 2017

Sarah B. (Wilt) Gibson, 51, of New Castle passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice. She was born September 5, 1965 in Rushville to William and Neysa (Vass) Wilt. She was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School in 1984 and a graduate of University of Indianapolis in 1988 where she received her bachelor’s degree in...

Charles Lee Magee

Charles Lee Magee

Jul 22, 2017

Charles Lee “Chuck” Magee, 64, a resident of Carthage passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1953 in Rush County to the late Merrill and Elsie Katherine (Blackburn) Magee. Chuck was self-employed and was a collector of antiques. In his younger years, he enjoyed roller skating. Chuck had a love of music and...

Jesse Branham

Jesse Branham

Jul 21, 2017

Jesse Branham, 85, of Mooreland passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at Henry Community Health. He was born February 8, 1932 in Clinton County, KY to the late George and Mary (Shelton) Branham. He retired from Brooks Foods in Mt. Summit as a machine operator after 43 years of service. Jesse was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church and...

Manda L. Roland

Manda L. Roland

Jul 21, 2017

Manda L. (Mix) Roland, 88, of Knightstown passed from this life to her heavenly home from Heritage House in New Castle, Indiana on July 21, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a kind and caring presence to all who was blessed to know her. She will be sadly missed by her...

Carolyn Ruth Baker

Carolyn Ruth Baker

Jul 21, 2017

Carolyn Ruth Baker October 6, 1922- July 21, 2017 Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, author, poet, born again Christian WORSHIP I Worship You Lord When the day is bright The earth in it’s splendor I enjoy with delight The gift of days Beyond three score and ten Are Cherished each morn Again and again I worship you Lord In the great...

Thomas Rea Ratcliff

Thomas Rea Ratcliff

Jul 20, 2017

Thomas Rea Ratcliff, 68, of Dunreith passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his home after an extended illness, surrounded by his girls. He was born June 2, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Rea H. and Winifred L. (Pickering) Ratcliff. Tom was a loving and supportive husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. He was a 1967...

James "Jim" Loren Bradbury

James "Jim" Loren Bradbury

Jul 20, 2017

James “Jim” Loren Bradbury, 93, of Carmel passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice. He was born in Fairbanks, IN to the late Dr. Dean and Goldia (Coryell) Bradbury. Jim received his bachelors of Science at Indiana State University and also attended Purdue. He was a self made, brilliant, kind, considerate man and very giving to others....

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