Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty Ruth Shull
Jun 19, 2017
Betty Ruth Shull, 90, of New Castle passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Henry Community Hospital. She was born August 30, 1926 in Rush County to the late Charles Russell Bates and Geneva (Reger) Clem. Betty loved quilting, making over 650 quilts for abused children in Hazard, KY and around 37 full quilts for miners in West Virginia. She...
Francie D. Dickey
Jun 13, 2017
Francie D. Dickey, 41, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1976 in Henry County to William Clayborn and SaRita (Gilmore) Dickey. Francie was a 1996 graduate of New Castle High School where she held the shotput record, played in the band and was a majorette. In her early...
Thelma M. Christine
Jun 12, 2017
Thelma M. Christine, 91, of Spencer, and formerly of New Castle, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation Center in Spencer. She was born October 29, 1925 in Muncie to the late Cathenus and Jessie Fern (Davis) Runyon. She attended Muncie Schools. She and her husband pastored United Pentecostal Churches in Tacoma, Washington and Paris, Illinois, and...
Wilma Ruth Freeman
Jun 11, 2017
Wilma Ruth Freeman, 77, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 11, 2017 at IU Health University Hospital. She was born December 29, 1939 in Albany, KY to the late Willard and Chloe (Cargile) Brown. Wilma was head cook at various restaurants in New Castle, babysat at the YMCA and in her home. She was...
Kenneth "Ken" Stockton
Jun 11, 2017
Kenneth “Ken” Stockton, 72, of Greenfield and formerly of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Kindred Transitional Care in Greenfield. He was born May 11, 1945 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Joe Buck and Leva Alma (Norris) Stockton. Ken grew up in a large family, with ten siblings, on a tobacco farm in Albany, KY. He...
Screnda Elizabeth Sampley
Jun 10, 2017
Screnda Elizabeth Sampley, 98, of New Castle passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. She was born March 30, 1919 in Tobinsport, IN to the late Edward Allen and Dollie Clementine (Morgan) McLain. She attended school in Tobinsport and Cannelton, IN then moved to New Castle in 1951. Screnda retired from Modernfold after over 30 years...
Fred Thompson
Jun 7, 2017
Fred Thompson, 72, of Mooreland passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Fred worked for over 30 years at The Star Press in Muncie and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...
Charles "Chuck" Alvin Peters, Jr.
Jun 6, 2017
Charles “Chuck” Alvin Peters, Jr., 58, of Muncie, formerly of Charlottesville, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Muncie. He was born August 27, 1958 in Greenfield, a son of Charles A. and Nancy (Cooney) Peters, Sr. Chuck had done auto body work in Hancock County. He is survived by two daughters, Charity Peters of Bloomfield and Charlotte Peters of...
David Gene Perry
Jun 5, 2017
David Gene Perry, 41, of New Castle passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 20, 1975 in Salt Lake, Utah to Robert Perry of Sun Valley, Nevada and Annette (Sisam) Jensen of Salt Lake, Utah. David was a jack of all trades. He was a very hard worker and had many...
Charlene Faye Mlekush
Jun 3, 2017
Charlene Faye Mlekush, 61, a resident of Lakeview, OH and formerly of Carthage passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, OH. She was born December 3, 1955 in Gibson City, IL to the late Eugene Harry and Alberta (Rasor) Mlekush. A 1974 graduate of Knightstown High School, she was employed at Superior Forge and Steel...
Tanya Kay Eversole
Jun 2, 2017
Tanya Kay Eversole, 57, passed away June 2, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born July 10, 1959 in New Castle, Indiana to Richard "Dick" and Carolyn Eversole. Tanya was a free spirited, caring woman who loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her parents, Dick and Carolyn Eversole, three sons; John Combes, Justin and James...
David Brian Schweikhardt
Jun 2, 2017
Dr. David Brian Schweikhardt, 58, passed away unexpectedly in his home in East Lansing, Michigan on June 2, 2017. He was born in New Castle, IN, a son of the late Richard and Emma (Caudill) Schweikhardt. David was a professor at Michigan State University where he specialized in agricultural policy, trade policy, and law in the Department of Agricultural, Food...
Tammy J. Hankenhoff
Jun 1, 2017
Tammy J. Hankenhoff, 58, of New Castle passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born October 21, 1958 in Milan, IN to the late Henry Allen and Juanita (Brooks) Pribble. She was previously employed at Fujitsu Ten in Rushville for 20 years and currently employed at Keihin Corp. in Greenfield. Tammy was an...
Deborah Ann Forrest
Jun 1, 2017
Deborah Ann Forrest, 62, of New Castle passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 26, 1954 in Columbus, OH. Deborah was a caring mother, grandmother and friend with a happy free spirit who never met a stranger. She made many close connections while at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center and was known for...
Alfred Lee Thornburg
Jun 1, 2017
Alfred Lee Thornburg passed from this life on June 1, 2017 at his home in Midwest City, Oklahoma; surrounded by loving friends and family. He was born on September 12, 1944 in New Castle, Indiana. He was the third of ten children born to Ervin Alfred Thornburg and Martha Lucille (Hallman) Thornburg. He grew up in Henry County, Indiana. He...
Faye Sedlacko
May 30, 2017
Faye Ellen Sedlacko, 79, of Ocala, FL formerly of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was born November 6, 1937 in New Castle to the late Herman and Maude (Land) Coffman. Faye was 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, where she enjoyed quilting and also a member...
Derek A. Roland
May 28, 2017
Derek A. Roland, age 39, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was born February 18, 1978 in Indianapolis, a son of Mark Alan Roland and Vera Elizabeth (Davisson) Woods. Derek was a 1996 graduate of Knightstown High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IUPUI. He loved sports and was an avid fan of the Butler Bulldogs,...
Michael "Mike" Dewayne Riley
May 26, 2017
Michael “Mike” Dewayne Riley, 65, of Shirley, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born November 30, 1951 in New Castle a son of Ora and Leva (Miller) Riley. Mike worked for JAS Trucking for many years as a truck driver and dispatcher. He enjoyed camping, cooking out on the grill, NASCAR, shopping and gardening....
Susan Gibson
May 24, 2017
Susan Gibson, 65, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born August 6, 1951 in Winchester to the late Basil and Beulah (Reynolds) Arthur. She graduated from Randolph Southern High School in 1969 and later received her Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems degree from Indiana University East. Susan...
Mary Coffey
May 19, 2017
Mary Coffey was born Mary Virginia Robinson, March 16, 1925 southwest of Middletown, Indiana in the Possum Glory community of Madison County, Indiana. She was the fourth child of Fred and Edith Robinson. She attended Fall Creek Heights Elementary School and graduated from Markleville High School. (1943) During WWII, she worked the night shift at Delco Remy in Anderson and...
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