Obituaries
Obituaries
Angela Marie Stonewall
Nov 10, 2024
Angela Marie Stonewall, 56 of New Castle passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1968, to the late William and Alice (Hanaway) Carr.
Angela is a 1986 graduate of Chrysler High School. After high school she attended college at Western Kentucky University, where she met her husband of 32 years, James Stonewall. They were married...
Alberta Jane Hughes
Nov 10, 2024
Alberta Jane Hughes, 69, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday. She was born April 20, 1955, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ralph Howard and Tillie (Dunn) Yost.
A graduate of Chrysler High School, Alberta worked at Heritage House Nursing Home for over 15 years in the food service department, and also worked in...
Gerald Franklin Shelton
Nov 9, 2024
Gerald Franklin “Bud” Shelton, longtime resident of Henry County, passed away on Saturday November 9 at the age of 90. Mr. Shelton is widely known for his many years serving the Blue River Valley school community, first in the role of high school principal beginning in the fall of 1965 and then serving a long tenure as superintendent of schools...
Shirley Conley
Nov 8, 2024
Shirley D. Conley, 75, of New Castle passed away on Friday November 8, 2024, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on September 29, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Charles and Betty (Purk) McKay.
She is survived by her loving family, daughter, Angela Crisler; grandchildren, Ali, Taylor, Brayden and Ashley; 3 great grandchildren; daughter, Michele Felker;...
Stephen N. Stevens
Nov 7, 2024
Stephen Neal Stevens, 73, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Henry Community Health. He had been living with prostate cancer for several years and faced each challenge and treatment that came his way with strength and courage. He never lost his positive outlook on life.
Steve was born April 12, 1951, in New Castle to the late...
Debra Lynn McCutchen
Nov 7, 2024
Debra Lynn McCutchen, 65, of New Castle passed away peacefully Thursday, November 07, 2024 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on February 26, 1959 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Wilson Everett and Norma Bea (Cooper) McCutchen.
Debbie was a 1977 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and later worked at Damar for many years. She was...
Steven "Speedy" Yeuell Davidson
Nov 6, 2024
Steven “Speedy” Yeuell Davidson, 58, of Spiceland passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, November 6, 2024 with his beloved dog, Koda, by his side. He was born June 14, 1966 in New Castle to Larry Yeuell Davidson and the late Gladys Lucille (VanPatten) Davidson.
Speedy was a 1985 graduate of Knightstown High School and then worked at Commercial Vinyl with...
Bobby Teague
Nov 6, 2024
Bobby Teague, 87, a resident of Alexandria, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Alexandria Care Center. He was born May 23, 1937 in Kennard, Indiana to the late Robert and Dorothy (Hahn) Teague.
Bobby was formerly employed at Elder Beerman in Anderson. He had previously resided in New Castle before moving to Anderson in 1974 to live with his...
Marie King
Nov 5, 2024
Marie King, born on July 26, 1934 in Batesville and left this world peacefully November 5, 2024 at the age of 90. Her home in Rushville was a cozy haven that always welcomed friends and family with open arms. The savory aroma of her famous home-cooked meals was always present, especially during Christmas time.
Marie was a devoted wife to the...
Kyle Thomas Stuckey
Nov 4, 2024
Kyle Thomas Stuckey, 20, of Carthage passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 10, 2003 in Oxford, OH the son of Rodney and Rachael (Francis) Stuckey.
Kyle was a graduate of Knightstown High School's Class of 2022. Kyle developed a profound love for cars at a young age. He held a deep...
Sue A. Lawrence
Nov 4, 2024
Sue Ann Lawrence, 90, of Knightstown passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield. She was born November 18, 1933 in Knightstown the daughter of Chester and Ann (Carey) Bartle.
Sue was a 1951 graduate of Knightstown High School. She retired from First National Bank in Knightstown after 30 years and then worked at the Knightstown...
Homer H. "Howie" Davis, Jr.
Nov 2, 2024
Homer H. “Howie” Davis Jr., 86, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 28, 1938 in Muncie to the late Homer Howard and Florence Mae (Buie) Davis, Sr.
A graduate of Muncie Central High School, he owned and operated H&S Distributers for over 35 years. Howie had been in the...
William R. "Bill" Bledsoe
Nov 2, 2024
William R. “Bill” Bledsoe, 93, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. He was born October 2, 1931 in New Castle to the late Elick and Lola (Meadows) Bledsoe.
Bill graduated from New Castle High School class of 1950 with honors. Soon afterwards, he married the love of his life, Dorothy...
Patricia J. Rodenbeck
Oct 31, 2024
Patricia J. Rodenbeck, 88, of Plainfield passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born August 8, 1936 to the late Maude and Beatrice (Hargess) Knight.
Pat was a secretary at Fort Harrison, secretary for the IRS prior to being a stay-at-home wife and mother.
Survivors include her sons, Donald C. (Shanease) Rodenbeck, John (Beth) Rodenbeck and Scott (Irene) Rodenbeck; daughter, Melanie...
Earl Wayne Austin
Oct 30, 2024
Earl Wayne Austin, 84, of Shirley passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1940 in Guntersville, AL.
Earl was employed by IMI where he was a delivery driver for 25 years prior to retiring. He was a graduate of the Indiana Law-enforcement Academy, session #27 Bloomington, Indiana. He enjoyed working on small...
Melissa DeAnn Erwin
Oct 28, 2024
Melissa DeAnn Erwin, 56, of Knightstown passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born April 27, 1968 in Indianapolis, the daughter of James William and Janet Sue (Stewart) Hope.
Melissa was a graduate of Knightstown High School and retired from IPT/Keihin in Greenfield after 30 years. She enjoyed traveling, camping, boating and especially Brookville Lake. Melissa loved having a good...
Richard E. Wooldridge
Oct 28, 2024
Richard E. Wooldridge, 87, of Knightstown passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1937 in Rushville, a son of the late George and Lavonne (Short) Wooldridge.
Per Richard’s request, there will be no public services. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Glen Cove Cemetery.
William "Donald" Hogan
Oct 25, 2024
William “Donald” Hogan, 88 passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 in Indianapolis. He was born on January 6, 1936 in Scottsville, KY to the late Sam and Bernice (Gaines) Hogan.
Donald lived in Indianapolis through his teen years and moved to New York, New York where he played semi pro football and became a pastry chef for Bloomfield’s. He resided...
Henry A. Ripberger
Oct 24, 2024
Henry Albert Ripberger
Henry Albert Ripberger, 86, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 24th. He was born on June 27th, 1938, at home in Milton, Indiana, to the late Ethel (Simmermeyer) Ripberger and Joseph Ripberger. Henry graduated from Milton High School in 1956.
In 1978, Henry married Beth McKechnie, and together they raised three children: Heather Corine Ripberger (Shanna...
Jennifer Elaine (Riddle) McQuiddy
Oct 23, 2024
Jennifer Elaine (Riddle) McQuiddy, 52, of Smithville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She was born June 27, 1972 in Muncie, Indiana to Gordon and Carolyn (Phelps) Riddle.
Jennifer was a 1990 graduate of Blue River High School where she played volleyball, basketball and track. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where she received her bachelor of science degree....
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