Obituaries
Obituaries
Barry Dean Emmons
Oct 2, 2024
Barry Dean Emmons, 63, passed away on October 2, 2024, after a three-year battle with cardiovascular disease initiated by the COVID-19 virus.Our dad was born in Muncie, Indiana, on August 17, 1961, to R. Gene Emmons and V. Lucille Collier. He grew up in a musical family, with his father and maternal grandfather, Marshall, performing in local bands. He learned...
Paul Eugene Greenwalt
Oct 1, 2024
Paul Eugene Greenwalt, 82, formerly of Indiana and most recently a resident of St Johns, Florida, went to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Paul was a medically retired Army Officer from wounds received during the Tet Offensive of 1968. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart with First Oak...
Patrick A McAlister
Sep 28, 2024
Patrick A McAlister, 76, of Mt. Summit, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born on January 24, 1948, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of the late W. Allphin and Rachel (Walters) McAlister. Patrick was a cherished companion, devoted father, son, and brother, and a source of strength and love to all who knew him.
A proud...
Carol Louise Harris
Sep 28, 2024
Carol Louise Harris, 81, of Middletown passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her residence. She was born on April 22, 1943 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ross and Charlotte Allen.
Carol was a 1961 graduate of Spiceland High School. She retired from Fort Benjamin Harrison following 36 years of service and then worked for Fadley’s Jewelers...
Danny T Gorman
Sep 27, 2024
Danny T. Gorman, 76, of New Castle passed away September 27, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Rowena (Fausset) Gorman; sons, Scott (Wendy) Gorman and Greg (Denise) Gorman; grandchildren, Douglas, Joshua and Ethan Gorman, Morgan and Trent Gorman and Miranda (Levi) Dilling; great granddaughter, Jane Dilling; step-sons, Dewayne Clark and Kevin Melton; step-daughter, Autumn Melton; step-grandchildren, Jaylen...
Glen Robert Starbuck
Sep 27, 2024
Glen Robert Starbuck, 100, of Kennard, passed away on Friday September 27, 2024, surrounded by family at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson. He was born on March 17, 1924, in Greensboro to the late Lester and Margaret (Reece) Starbuck.
On July 20, 1946, Glen married his sweetheart, Waunita Jean Williams, who preceded him in death on January 5, 2024. They spent...
Joyce Ann Sinischo
Sep 25, 2024
Joyce Ann Sinischo, 77, of Mays, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born March 9, 1947 in Richmond, the daughter of Martha and George Whitesitt.
After graduating from Mays High School in 1966, Joyce graduated from Anderson Cosmetology School and enjoyed cutting hair. Joyce was a devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She loved spending...
Robert "Bobby" Dishman II
Sep 24, 2024
Robert Allen “Bobby” Dishman II, 50, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at his home. He was born August 19, 1974, in New Castle to Robert Dishman I and Sandy (Whary) Crecelius.
He graduated from Blue River High School and Ball State University. Bobby served in the United States Army as an 19K M1 Armor Crewman. He worked...
Verla R. Trimnell
Sep 22, 2024
Verla Reed Trimnell, 86, a lifelong Knightstown resident, passed away September 22, 2024 at Hancock Regional Health. Verla was born in a house in Knightstown on July 4, 1938 to Harold and Edna (Davis) Jordan. She graduated from Knightstown High School in 1956. Upon graduation, she worked as a teller at First National Bank in Knightstown. While working there, she...
Phyllis K. Hedrick
Sep 22, 2024
Phyllis K. (Jordan) Hedrick, 82, of Shirley, Indiana went to be with the Lord at her home on Sunday, September 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1942 in Shirley to the late Francis and Violet (Jackson) Jordan.
Phyllis was a 1960 graduate of Knightstown High School. She was a devoted Christian and a lifelong member...
Howard Russell Shields
Sep 21, 2024
Howard Russell Shields, age 60, of Carthage passed away on September 21, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1964, in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Lois Ruth (White) and Thomas Shields.
Howard was a 1982 graduate of Knightstown High School and 1986 graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering. He graduated in 1991 from the University...
Robecca Ann Brodnan
Sep 20, 2024
Robecca Ann (Wells) Brodnan, 73, a resident of Knightstown passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born December 2, 1950 in Rushville to the late Clyde and Laura (Loveall) Wells.
Becky retired from Jacquil Casket Company in Knightstown. An accomplished seamstress, she enjoyed sewing doll clothing. In addition to antique dolls, she collected all types of Indian artifacts. She loved...
Keith L Bales
Sep 19, 2024
Keith L. Bales, age 89, formerly of Mooreland and, most recently, a resident of Hamilton County for over 20 years, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born April 13, 1935 in New Castle to the late Claude Luther and Eileen (Cromis) Bales
Keith was a man of many hats, but mostly cowboy hats! He...
Richard Pickering Ratcliff
Sep 18, 2024
Richard Pickering Ratcliff, 83, of Spiceland, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2024. An eighth generation resident of Spiceland, he was born in Henry County September 10, 1941, a son of Rea H. and Winifred (Pickering) Ratcliff.
He was a graduate of Spiceland High School in 1959 and Ball State University where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degrees. A teacher...
Trinda K. Breece
Sep 16, 2024
Trinda K. (VanDuyn) Breece, 65, of Greenfield, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 22, 1959 in Greenfield, the daughter of William and Peggy (Faulkner) VanDuyn.
Trinda worked most of her life at nursing home facilities in housekeeping. She loved watching Pacers games with her son, John and playing Yahtzee...
Sandra Sue Blanchette
Sep 16, 2024
Sandra Sue (Alvey) Blanchette, 67, of Spiceland, formerly of Kankakee and Crescent City, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2024.
She graduated high school from Bradley Boubonnais Community High School in 1975. Sandra worked for many years and retired from Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, IL, as a Mental Health Tech 4. She enjoyed taking care of...
Jeannette Elaine Pitts
Sep 15, 2024
Jeannette Elaine Pitts, age 62, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on September 15, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1961 in Anderson, Indiana to Virginia (Vandyne) and the late Junior Nelson Conley.
Jeannette was a graduate of Knightstown High School and worked as a CNA and housekeeper at Heritage House. However, she always believed that her greatest accomplishment was...
Norman Glenn Patrick
Sep 14, 2024
Norman Glenn Patrick, 84, of Greenfield, passed away on September 14, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital. The son of Tivis and Dessie Planck Patrick, he was born in Carter County, Kentucky on February 15, 1940.
Norman graduated from Olive Hill High School in 1958 – rather miraculously despite repeated shenanigans with best friend Clyde Wilson.
For over 60 years, Norman made Indiana...
Phyllis Ann Swift
Sep 13, 2024
Phyllis Ann Swift, 72, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 29, 1952 in New Castle to the late Cecil and Melissa (Brown) Sexton.
Phyllis went back to school late in life to earn her LPN license where she worked at Richmond State Hospital,...
David M. Province
Sep 10, 2024
David M. Province, 82, a resident of Middletown passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born March 12, 1942 in New Castle to the late David D. and Ethel (Waters) Province.
David was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Turkey working in communications for three years. He was the owner/operator of Pro-Dig, LLC for many years...
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