Obituaries
Obituaries
Marjorie V. Powless
Jun 7, 2016
Marjorie V. Powless, 87, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 with family by her side. She was born June 16, 1928 to the late John Everett and Arkie Carender of New Castle. Marjorie retired in 1977 from Guide Lamp GM, in Anderson and was a member of UAW Local 663. She was...
Kathy "Kat-Lou" Guffey
Jun 4, 2016
Kathy “Kat-Lou” Guffey, 66, of New Castle passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born July 11, 1949 in New Castle to the late Parris “Burhead” and Jacqueline (Vores) Neal. Kathy was the first woman professional Harley-Davidson drag racer through the American Motorcycle Racing Association. When she was off the track, Kathy...
Myra E. Hacker
Jun 1, 2016
Myra E. (Sheffield) Hacker went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, June 1, 2016. While her family and friends already miss her presence here, she is resting in the joy and delight of her Father’s presence. The youngest of six children, she was born August 18, 1939 to Willie and Laura Sheffield, she enjoyed all the benefits of being the...
Jennifer Lou Bell
Jun 1, 2016
Jennifer Lou (Ice) Bell, 66, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 1, 2016 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Jennifer was born in Muncie on April 8, 1950 and grew up outside of Mt. Summit, IN on the family dairy farm. She attended Mt....
C. Madeline Madison
May 31, 2016
C. Madeline Madison, 85, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at The Waters of Muncie. She was born October 10, 1930 in New Castle to the late Arthur and Georgia Sutherland. In 1948, Madeline married her high school sweetheart, H. Dale Madison. She enjoyed playing her organ, fishing, camping, baking, and crocheting. She also loved spending time...
Verlon Shepherd
May 27, 2016
Verlon Shepherd, 80, a resident of Greensboro, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at his home. He was born February 13, 1936 in Roxanna, Kentucky a son of Tressie and Emma (Collins) Shepherd. Verlon retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was previously employed at Nicholson File in Anderson for 10 years....
Jimmie Carolyn Landon
May 24, 2016
Jimmie Carolyn Landon, 64, of New Lisbon went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Indiana University Hospital following a brief illness. She was born May 1, 1952 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Willie and Betty Maples. She enjoyed being with her family and especially her grandchildren. Jimmie also enjoyed reading and spending time in prayer....
I. Irene Smith
May 24, 2016
I. Irene Smith, 96, of Spiceland, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at her home. She was born March 21, 1920, in Henry County, Indiana to the late Perry and Leophia (Edwards) McCubbins. She was a graduate of New Castle High School. She had been employed at RCA in Indianapolis, and in the offices of New Castle Products and Modernfold...
Melvin P. England
May 23, 2016
Melvin P. England, age 71 of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Waters of Muncie. He was born March 23, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Royal Earl and Mary (Bell) England. He was a graduate of Cadiz High School and retired from the New Castle Police Department following 27 years of service. Melvin...
Barbara Jane Huse
May 21, 2016
Barbara Jane Huse, 85, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Henry County Memorial Hospital. She was born July 20, 1930, in New Castle, Indiana the daughter of the late Merill and Lona Cronk. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. Barbara was a long time member of North 14th Street Church of...
Marcia "Marty" Diane Elsworth
May 16, 2016
Marcia “Marty” Diane Elsworth, 64, of Knightstown, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born August 19, 1951 in New Castle, a daughter of James and Evelyn “June” (Cook) Richey. Marty was a devoted teacher and worked for Eastern Hancock and Pendleton Elementary Schools as a special needs preschool teacher. She enjoyed knitting,...
Welby Steele
May 16, 2016
Welby Steele, age 92, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born March 16, 1924 to the late Howard and Jenny (Hendricks) Steele. He served in the United States Army during WWII and retired from the US Postal Service where he delivered mail for many years for Spiceland. Welby was a...
David Shepard
May 14, 2016
David Shepard, 67, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Survivors include a son, Joshua Shepard of New Castle. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle.
Hershel H. Fairchild
May 11, 2016
Hershel H. Fairchild, 75, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 27, 1940, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, a son of the late Fount and Minnie Bell (Slagle) Fairchild. He owned and operated Henry County Livestock Auction after 55 years in the livestock business. Hershel enjoyed...
Betty O. Baker
May 10, 2016
Betty O. Baker, 84, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born January 8, 1932 in Floyd County, KY, a daughter of the late Callie H. and Rhoda (Holbrook) Prater. Betty retired from the New Castle State Developmental Hospital in New Castle following over 30 years of service. She had...
Anna Hazel Smith "Grannie" Cochran
May 7, 2016
Anna Hazel (Smith) “Grannie” Cochran, 92, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 12, 1923, in Garrett County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jasper and Beatrice (Adams) Smith. Anna had been employed at several department stores in New Castle. She then worked at Heritage House and retired from Henry Co....
JoAnn King Cronk
May 7, 2016
JoAnn King Cronk, age 51, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Henry County Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1964 to Owen and Betty Swinson. JoAnn met the love of her life, Timothy Cronk, on November 14, 1998 and they were married on May 14, 2011. Together they loved to travel around the Caribbean...
Larry Dean Brown
May 7, 2016
Larry Dean Brown, 71 of New Castle, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Henry County Hospital following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born July 16, 1944 in Goldsboro, NC, a son of the late Vernon and Marcella (Hiatt) Brown. A 1962 graduate of Mooreland High School, he retired from Dana Corp. in Hagerstown in 1991 following...
James "Jim" Dickerson
May 6, 2016
James “Jim” C. Dickerson, 79, of New Castle passed away Friday, May 06, 2016 at Heritage House following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on February 9, 1937 in New Castle to the late Vernon and Marie (Sumpter) Dickerson. Jim had attended New Castle Chrysler High School and was a veteran of the United States...
Elsie M. Kilmer
May 5, 2016
Elsie M. Kilmer, 85, of Knightstown, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1931, in Medina, Ohio, a daughter of Louis and Mary Taylor. Elsie was employed at Mayhill Publications for nearly 25 years. She was a devoted mother and pastor’s wife and a “cheerleader” for her children during their activities. She was...
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