Obituaries
Obituaries
Alma J. Van Alst
Aug 19, 2014
Alma J. Van Alst, 89, of Sulphur Springs, was called home by the Lord, August 19, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Muncie. She was born April 20, 1925 in New Salem, Indiana to the late Russell and Margaret (Trager) Poer. A 1943 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, she retired from Becker Brothers Master Market in New Castle after...
James Wesley "Wes" Watts
Aug 16, 2014
James Wesley “Wes” Watts, 53, of Knightstown passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born August 25, 1960 in New Castle the son of Jack and Louise (Chapman) Watts. A local auctioneer, he also conducted online auctions for Pefley Farm Equipment in Lagro, IN. He was a real estate broker and formerly owned the Paddock...
Freda S. Rawlins
Aug 15, 2014
Freda S. Rawlins, 91, formerly of Knightstown passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Country Home Health Care in Charlottesville. She was born August 7, 1923 in Ellettsville to the late Harry and Muriel (May) Smith. Freda retired from Western Electric, Indianapolis in 1986 after 27 years of service. She was a member of the Kennard Brotherhood and Sisterhood. She...
Martha J. Anderson
Aug 14, 2014
Martha J. Anderson, 79, of Knightstown passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at her residence. She was born November 18, 1934 in Faubush, KY a daughter of Killus and Maudie (Floyd) Owens. She had worked at Interlocal Community Action Program and lived in the Knightstown area for approximately 50 years. She attended Community Baptist Church in Raysville. She enjoyed gardening....
Ronnie Jo Young
Aug 12, 2014
Ronnie Jo Young, age 46, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 12, 2014, due to an automobile accident in Muncie, Indiana. He was born October 4, 1967 in New Castle, Indiana to Ronnie L. and Sheila V. (Sexton) Young. A 1986 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Ronnie was employed at Prairie Farms in Anderson for several years...
Robert G. Craft
Aug 7, 2014
Robert G. “Redlegs” Craft, age 84, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, August 07, 2014 at Henry County Hospital. He was born May 24, 1930 in Knightstown, Indiana to the late Julius and Isabele (Solomon) Craft. He Retired from Chrysler Corporation following 40 years of service. He enjoyed going to church where he was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal...
Larry O. Bennett Sr.
Aug 4, 2014
Larry O. Bennett Sr., 64, of Knightstown, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 4, 2014 in his home. He was born October 24, 1949 in Wilson County, TN, a son of the late L.B. and Liza Melissa (Bates) Bennett. A graduate of New Palestine High School, Larry worked in drywall installation for many years. He enjoyed writing poetry, and had many...
Hubert "Huey" Hinshaw
Aug 2, 2014
Hubert W. “Huey” Hinshaw, 96, a resident of Avon, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1918 in Henry County to the late William J. and Edith Mae (Evans) Hinshaw. A former resident of New Castle, he retired from Ford Motor Company in 1982 after 25 years of service. Hubert was a veteran...
Barbara Lee Davis
Aug 2, 2014
Barbara Lee (Groce) Davis, 65, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born October 26, 1948 in Lewisville, Indiana to the late John Taylor Sr. and Jocia (Thompson) Groce. Barbara attended Union High School. She worked as a hair stylist for many years,...
Christopher M. Tames
Aug 1, 2014
Christopher M. Tames, 50, of Wilkinson went to be with the Lord Friday, August 1, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born July 30, 1964 in Beech Grove, a son of Michael Tames and Karen (Powell) Jones. He loved the Lord and was a member of Antioch the Apostolic Church. He loved to play guitar. Chris was...
Barbara Janelle Dynes
Aug 1, 2014
Barbara Janelle Dynes, 69, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 1, 2014 at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis. She was born March 21, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Habegger) Pyle. Barbara was a 1963 graduate of Hartford Township High School in Adams County, Indiana. She retired from The Wooden Key Hallmark...
Thelma Darlene Gard
Jul 31, 2014
Thelma “Darlene” Gard, age 76, of Mooreland, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1937 in Palestine, Illinois to the late John Allen Grieves and Louise (Kimberline) and Paul Tucker. She had worked at Huntington Industries in New Castle, Rose Bowl Snack Bar and Perfect Circle Cafeteria. Darlene was a member of the...
Tracy E. Sparks
Jul 31, 2014
Tracy E. Sparks, age 53, of Spiceland, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital due to complications from a auto accident in April 2013. He was born May 11, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Claude and Rozetta (Haynes) Sparks. A 1979 graduate of Tri High School, he had worked at Emporia Grain and for...
Glenna Koontz
Jul 29, 2014
Glenna Koontz, 74, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 1, 1940 in Cartwright, KY to the late Guy and Mary (Lyons) Vitatoe. Glenna has been a resident of New Castle for the past 50 years. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in nursing. She...
Valerie Jo Hall
Jul 25, 2014
Valerie Jo Hall, 67, of Shirley and formerly of Carthage passed away July 25, 2014 at Hancock Regional hospital following a brief battle with cancer. She was born April 29, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana a daughter of the late Charles W. and Betty Ann (Behrman) Claunch. She was a member of Knightstown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary #152. Valerie was a...
Mary Elizabeth Walker
Jul 24, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Catron Walker, 84, of Mooreland passed away Friday July 25th at her home following an extended illness. She was employed at RCA, Indianapolis and later at Firestone World Bestos of New Castle. An avid gardener and devoted homemaker who loved to read and sew. She attended First Church of the Nazarene and was active with her Sunday school...
Gloria N. Abston
Jul 23, 2014
Gloria N. Abston, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Health Center. She was born August 2, 1931 in Halfway, Kentucky to the late Owen M. and Veva (Heffingtion) Boucher. She was a former member of Eastside United Brethren in Christ Church and had attended Greensboro Church of the Nazarene. Gloria was a life member...
Edith LaVerne Dotson
Jul 19, 2014
Edith LaVerne Parson Dotson, 80, of Spiceland, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1933 in Berea, KY a daughter of Harrison and Virgie (Bryant) Parson. She was a homemaker and loved to cook. Edith is survived by two daughters; Pam (Tony) Williams of Spiceland and Sandy (Mike) Abney of Burlington; a son:...
Leland E. "Pid" Hood
Jul 17, 2014
Leland E. “Pid” Hood, age 88, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Henry County Hospital. He was born July 13, 1926 in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Charles and Bessie Mabel (Robbins) Hood. Leland was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He retired from Kroger as a meat cutter following 42 years of service....
Laura Willis Reed
Jul 16, 2014
Laura Willis (Wells) Reed, 95, ended her journey through this life on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Raysville. She was born on May 22, 1919 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the daughter of Cyrus (Jimmy) Loveall and Sarah (Phelps) Loveall. She lived in Carthage, IN from 1935-1965, working as the custodian of the...
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