Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty O. Melton
Jan 17, 2015
Betty O. Melton, 74, of Kennard passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born August 21, 1940 in Olive Hill, KY to the late Delbert and Leola (Logan) Conley Sr. Betty loved children, especially her children and grandchildren, and they were all a big part of her life. She enjoyed growing flowers, cooking holiday family...
Donald Ray Grisham
Jan 14, 2015
Donald Ray (Gus) Grisham, 82 of Vandalia is now walking with his Heavenly Father. He went to see Him on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. He was born on July 30, 1932. He started as a Fireman for the Butler Township Fire Department and retired as a Lieutenant from the Dayton Fire Department after 27 years of service. He was a...
Eric T. Purnell
Jan 14, 2015
Eric T. Purnell, 37, of Straughn, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 14, 2015 following a car accident. He was born July 2, 1977 in New Castle a son of Don Frankie and Kathy Jo (Cross) Purnell. Eric loved his life partner, Mandy, and their daughter Maddox, more than anything. He was a 1996 graduate of Chrysler High School and received...
David Duane Tinch
Jan 13, 2015
David Duane Tinch, 59, of Anderson passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born May 5, 1955 in Muncie, Indiana a son of the late Hershel Tinch and Patricia Anne (Hale) Wagner. David was a graduate of Muncie Central High School, and later worked as a custodian at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie...
Lora Ileta McDonald
Jan 13, 2015
Lora Ileta McDonald, 86, of Knightstown, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born February 25, 1928 in Topeka, KS a daughter of Ed and Maude (Jones) Plank. Ileta had worked at Western Electric in Indianapolis and also at DMG (formerly Mayhill Publications) in Knightstown for several years. She was a longtime...
James E. Crider
Jan 11, 2015
James E. Crider, 83, of Shirley, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born March 25, 1931 in Beech Grove the son of Rev. Marcellus and Mary Lavon (Nelson) Crider. Jim served in the U.S. Army in Japan for one year. He retired from Chrysler in 1993 after 27 years of service. Jim and his...
James Neil Coffey
Jan 11, 2015
James Neil Coffey, 84, of New Albany and formerly of Middletown passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. He was born March 12, 1930 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late Ellis and Mae (Melton) Coffey. James is survived by his wife, Mary V. Coffey; daughter, Lori (Phil) Hawk; son, Martin (Gayle) Coffey; sister, Irene (Jim) Blackmon; grandson,...
Lois F. Kendall
Jan 8, 2015
Lois F. Kendall, 90, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was only 1 month from her 91st birthday. She was born to John and Mamie Goudy on their farm near Kennard and graduated from Cadiz High School. Lois belonged to the First Friends Meeting in New...
Wanda Perry Carmack
Jan 8, 2015
Wanda Perry Carmack, 100, a lifelong resident of Henry County passed away Thursday, January 08, 2015 at Henry County Hospital. She was born March 21, 1914 in Henry County, Indiana a daughter of the late Ira Elmer and Elnora (Lannerd) Perry. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in New Castle and AARP. Wanda was a private nanny...
Trent Allen Haynes
Jan 6, 2015
Trent Allen Haynes, 34, of Markleville passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born in New Castle, IN on August 9, 1980 to Dennis and Pat (Jenkins) Haynes of Pendleton. Trent was most recently employed at Riverside Intermediate-Hamilton Southeastern School as a custodian. He enjoyed spending time...
Frieda R. Mullen
Jan 5, 2015
Frieda R. Mullen, 106, a resident of New Castle passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville. She was born November 4, 1908 in Paris, Illinois and was a daughter of the late Milan and Bertha (Haverkamp) Bressler. Frieda attended Jasonville High School. A longtime resident of New Castle, she had worked for L.B. Price Co.,...
Lova M. Wright
Jan 5, 2015
Lova M. Ferguson Wright, 76, of Indianapolis, formerly of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2015 following a brief illness. Born Lova Madine Garner in Burkesville, KY, she moved to Indiana at age 24 when she married Billy Ferguson. Together they raised four daughters. Most people didn’t know her as Lova. Her family...
Glenn H. Dalton
Jan 3, 2015
Glenn H. Dalton, 84, of New Castle passed away peacefully at home, January 3, 2015 with loved ones by his side. He was born April 12, 1930 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Joe Haskel and Emma (Cooksey) Dalton. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the UAW Local 662. He retired from Delco Remy after 30 years...
George D. Peters, Jr.
Jan 3, 2015
George D. Peters, Jr., 87, of Knightstown passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1927 in Knightstown a son of George D. and Hazel (Knotts) Peters, Sr. Junior graduated from Knightstown High School and was a member of the Raysville/Grant City Friends Church. He retired from Chrysler following over 30 years of service....
Gene D. Branham
Jan 3, 2015
Gene D. Branham, 51, of Mooreland passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Henry County Hospital. He was born July 19, 1963 in Henry County, Indiana. He was employed at Summit Lake State Park and previously employed at Wilbur Wright Fish & Wildlife Preserve. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Gene enjoyed...
Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Clark
Jan 2, 2015
Anne Elizabeth “Annie” Clark, 18, of Muncie, passed away along with her sister, Caroline on Friday, January 2, 2015 in Cayuga, Indiana. She was born August 7, 1996 in Muncie, a daughter of John and Jill (Bailey) Clark. A senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, Annie was a four year varsity cheerleader, two time all American cheerleader, a member of...
Caroline Emma Clark
Jan 2, 2015
Caroline Emma Clark, 16, of Muncie passed away along with her sister, Annie, on Friday January 2, 2015. She was born on July 01, 1998 in Muncie, a daughter of John and Jill (Bailey) Clark. Caroline was a sophomore at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, where she was a member of the Key Club, student council, high school choir, and participated...
Rev. Leon Davis
Jan 2, 2015
Rev. Leon Davis, 86, of New Castle passed away January 2, 2015 at Henry County Hospital in New Castle. He was born May 27, 1928 in New Castle, Indiana a son of the late Ernest and Flossie (Russ) Davis, Sr. He attended Trevecca Nazarene College and Olivet Nazarene College. He pastored the Church of The Nazarene for 32 years in...
Daniel L. Morgan
Dec 31, 2014
Daniel L. Morgan, 60, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie following an extended illness. He was born August 9, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana. Daniel was a farmer and a 1974 graduate of Blue River Valley High School. He retired from Indiana Ironworkers Union #22 in 2002 and was formerly...
Gene B. Willis
Dec 30, 2014
Gene B. Willis, 60, of Fairborn, Ohio passed from this life unto his heavenly home on December 30, 2014 after an extended illness. Gene was born on November 10, 1954, in New Castle, Indiana the third son of Doyle and Sue Willis. Gene grew up in Spiceland, Indiana and attended Spiceland Schools. He grew up loving sports and spending time...
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