Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty Lou Loyd
Dec 23, 2016
Betty Lou Loyd, 89, of Spiceland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Glen Oaks Health Campus, following an extended illness. She was born June 7, 1927 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Norbert Joseph and Nova Grace (Brown) Vogel. A 1945 graduate of Knightstown High School, Betty worked as secretary at...
Trixie Logan
Dec 23, 2016
Trixie Logan, 90, went home to be with the Lord, December 23 at Hancock Regional Hospital following a brief illness. She was the daughter of William James and Annie Warbrick Bradshaw. Born and reared in Liverpool, England, she married Odest Clyde Logan and came to America in 1945 as a British war bride. Although she maintained her love of all...
Nina Louise McCall
Dec 23, 2016
Nina Louise McCall, 95, of Mt. Summit went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2016 and was greeted by her husband, Eugene “Bud” Wade McCall, and her son, Ronnie. Nina was born October 8, 1921 in Henry County to Cecil and Cleo (Simmons) Davis, the oldest of eight children. Nina was the epitome of “Mother”, raising her seven...
Phyllis R. Cooney
Dec 22, 2016
Phyllis R. Cooney, 98, of Knightstown, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born October 13, 1918 in Rossville, Indiana, to the late Floyd and Margaret Ann (Lyons) Shafer. A 1936 graduate of Knightstown High School, she was a longtime member of the Knightstown United Methodist Church, and was very active in the Eastern...
Ernest G. McConnell, Jr.
Dec 21, 2016
Ernest G. McConnell, Jr., 92, of Straughn, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at The Addison Place in New Castle. He was born December 30, 1923 at home in Lewisville, the son of Ernest Glen and Elizabeth M. (Sorrell) McConnell. Ernie graduated from Lewisville High School in 1941 and farmed for many years. He retired from Chrysler in 1976 after...
Euldean Pierce
Dec 19, 2016
Euldean Pierce, 83, of Lewisville, passed away, Monday, December 19, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born July 12, 1933 in Bow, Kentucky to the late Buford and Pauline (Shelley) Bow. She was a 65 year member of Southside Church of Christ. Euldean loved being with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived...
Verthel L "Bud" Price
Dec 19, 2016
Verthel L. “Bud” Price, 89, of New Castle, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1927 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Willie and Myrtle (Gosser) Price. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army and while serving during the Korean War, he received a Purple Heart. He retired from Chrysler Corporation...
James Riley George
Dec 18, 2016
James Riley George, 93, of Spiceland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Waters of New Castle following a brief illness. He was born March 26, 1923 in Owen County, Indiana, the son of the late Earl Washington and Ida Mae (Stevens) George. He retired from Chrysler after 43 years of employment. Jim...
Frank J. "Buster" Hayes
Dec 17, 2016
Frank J. “Buster” Hayes, 88, of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Henry Community Health. He was born March 12, 1928 in Mauckport, Indiana, a son of the late Jerome Hayes and Thelma Fern (Best) Tinkle. He Owned and Operated Busters Cement Products, Hayes Landfill and Big B Rubbish Removal in New Castle. In his early years,...
Susan Gay Byers
Dec 16, 2016
Susan Gay Byers, 66, of New Castle passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Hickory Creek. She was born May 16, 1950 in New Castle a daughter of the late Glen and Eva Marie (Holmes) Byers. Susan was a very kind person who loved being at home with her family. She had worked at Raintree Industries for many years. Susan...
Opal O. Vaught
Dec 16, 2016
Opal O. Vaught, 96, of New Castle died peacefully Friday, December 16, 2016 in her home. Opal was born September 27, 1920 in Farmers, KY a daughter of the late Luther Jackson and Elizabeth Choat McClurg. A longtime New Castle resident, she had been employed at Worl’s Laundromat and the cafeteria in New Castle High School. An inspiration to family...
Barry L. Gurley
Dec 16, 2016
Barry L. Gurley, 60, of Knightstown, passed away unexpectedly Friday. He was born June 27, 1956 in New Castle, a son of the late Gerald and Ruby (Lee) Gurley. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Barry was stationed in Germany for three years. He loved working in his garage with his son, building things for his sisters, and was always...
Eva Lucille Gibson
Dec 15, 2016
Eva Lucille Gibson, 77, of Lynn passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Reid Hospital following an extended illness. She was born July 25, 1939 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Hershel and Vinnie (McGill) Huckelby. Eva worked at Kabert Industries in Lynn for over 40 years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Jayne Taylor
Dec 14, 2016
Jayne Taylor, 53, of Greenfield passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the home of her sister. She was born June 22, 1963 in New Castle. Jayne was employed as a Legal Secretary with Barnes & Thornburgh, LLC in Indianapolis and in Georgia. She was a baptized member of First Christian Church in Knightstown. She enjoyed scuba diving, flying, shopping...
Logan "Bud" Frost
Dec 12, 2016
Logan “Bud” Frost, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 12, 2016 at his home with family and friends present, offering him love and prayers as he entered into the open arms of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born October 18, 1936 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Wetson and Ruby (Garrett) Frost. He was a life-long...
Pansy Sue Criswell
Dec 12, 2016
Pansy Sue Criswell, 69, of New Castle, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Heritage House of New Castle. She was born December 8, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Walter and Vera (Moses) Smith. A homemaker, she enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Hilton of New Castle; four grandchildren, Sasha Criswell, Dustin Perdue, Brock Perdue,...
Ewell K. Barnes
Dec 11, 2016
Ewell K. Barnes, 65, of Shirley, passed away Sunday evening at his home. He was born November 29, 1951, a son of Herschel and Freya (Whitely) Barnes. He is survived by two sons, Gregg (Carrie) Barnes of Nineveh, and Luke (Mel) Barnes of Ft. Benning, GA; five grandchildren, Greggory, Kaitlyn, Hoye, and Freya Barnes, and Emilie Barnes; two sisters, Donita...
Gary E. Bennett
Dec 11, 2016
Gary E. Bennett, 64, of Carthage, passed away Sunday evening at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born October 16, 1952 in Greenfield, a son of the late Rex and Rosetta Bennett. Gary was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles Lodge, both of Rushville. He enjoyed fishing, working on lawn mowers, and loved spending time...
Sarah Ann "Sally" Hoke
Dec 8, 2016
Sarah Ann Hoke, 87, of New Castle, Indiana passed peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Pavilion of Marquette in Indianapolis. Known as Sally for most of her life, she was born on April 10, 1929 in Elwood, Indiana to the late Francis W. and Sarah M. (McAvoy) Lesko. Sally graduated from Tipton, Indiana High School in 1946 and...
James "Bo" Bowen
Dec 6, 2016
James “Bo” Bowen, 67, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born September 3, 1949 in Watseka, IL, a son of the late Elmer and Ruth L. (Gaffield) Bowen. A 1968 graduate of South Newton High School in Kentland, IN, Bo was kitchen manager and cook for several years...
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