Obituaries

Obituaries

Wallace Fairchild

Wallace Fairchild

Jan 25, 2014

Wallace Fairchild, age 85, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Henry County Hospital. He was born August 8, 1928 in Monticello, Kentucky, to the late Fount and Minnie (Slagle) Fairchild. He retired from Rose City Packing in New Castle where he delivered meat for over 30 years. He had formerly driven a truck hauling livestock for...

John Robert Winchester

John Robert Winchester

Jan 25, 2014

John R. Winchester, 85, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 in the home of his daughter following an extended illness. He was born January 8, 1929 in New Castle, a son of the late William S. and Molly (Groce) Winchester. An avid fisherman, John also enjoyed camping with his family for many years. A veteran of the...

Polly Harwood

Polly Harwood

Jan 24, 2014

Polly (Vaughn) Harwood, 48, of Shirley passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 21, 1965 in Beech Grove a daughter of the late Douglas Vaughn and Karen (Hayden) Vaughn of Rockport, TX. Polly was a 1984 graduate of Knightstown High School where she ran track and played softball. She was a hard worker and...

Beverly Doe Thurston

Beverly Doe Thurston

Jan 21, 2014

Beverly Doe (Hardgrove) Thurston, age 78, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born October 10, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Henry and Grace R. (Means) Hardgrove. Beverly was a 1954 graduate of New Castle High School where she played volleyball and basketball. She also was involved...

Bobby L. Bell

Bobby L. Bell

Jan 19, 2014

Bobby L. Bell, age 72, of New Castle, passed away Monday, January 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1941 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Carlos and Ruby (Stringer) Bell. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1999 after 30 years of service. He was a member of UAW #371 and a former member of Rose City...

Irene Ford

Irene Ford

Jan 18, 2014

Irene C. (Gross) Ford, age 101, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014 in Miller's Merry Manor in Chesterfield. She was born March 12, 1912 in Tipton, Indiana to the late John and Mae (Davidson) Gross. She lived in New Castle for over 60 years and was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church in New Castle. Irene...

Marilyn Jane Johnson

Marilyn Jane Johnson

Jan 17, 2014

Marilyn Jane Johnson, 70, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1943 in New Castle to the late Eldridge and Bertha (Sayre) Spicer. Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family. She was a very caring person and anonymous giver...

Romie Littleton

Romie Littleton

Jan 15, 2014

Romie Littleton, 73, of Knightstown passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1940 in Olive Hill, KY the son of Ira and Geneva (Gilliam) Littleton. He retired from Ingersoll Steel (now Outo Kumpu) in 2006 after 46 years of service. He had previously worked at Jacquil Casket Company and Indiana Soldiers and Sailors...

Ruth H. Hull

Ruth H. Hull

Jan 13, 2014

Ruth H. Hull, age 75, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 13, 2014 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born February 5, 1938 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Donald and Maxine (Hopkins) Hays. A 1956 graduate of New Castle High School, she retired from Henry County Memorial Hospital in 1980 following over 24 years...

Nathan Kane Morris

Nathan Kane Morris

Jan 10, 2014

Nathan Kane Morris, 34, found peace on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was born November 9, 1979 in New Castle. A 1998 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, he was a toolmaker in a machine shop for several years. Nate had a great love and passion for all genres of music. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Jack G. Blevins

Jack G. Blevins

Jan 8, 2014

Jack G. Blevins Sr., 74, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born February 5, 1939 in New Castle to the late Francis and Clarice (Crabtree) Blevins. He attended New Castle schools, was a veteran of the US Army, and retired from Chrysler Corporation. He enjoyed horses, watching westerns,...

April Dawn Helderbrand

April Dawn Helderbrand

Jan 7, 2014

April Dawn Helderbrand, age 45, of New Castle, went to be in the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born March 5, 1968 in New Castle, Indiana to Paul and Anita K. (McClarnon) Helderbrand. A 1986 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, April had worked several places, the last one being...

Jim Wood

Jim Wood

Jan 7, 2014

Jim Wood, 65, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday afternoon. Jim was born in 1948 to Robert and Velma Wood of New Castle. He is survived by his wife, Diana Wood, of New Castle as well as two sons, Bob Wood of Washington, DC and Jay Wood of California. At the request of the family, there will be no...

Mary Kendall Brumback

Mary Kendall Brumback

Jan 4, 2014

Mary Kendall Lovely Brumback, 96, died suddenly in her home on Jan. 4, 2014. Throughout her life she was known for her keen mind, her unwavering faith, and her love for friends and family. A New Castle resident since 1972, Mrs.Brumback was a retired teacher from Garfield Elementary School in Muncie. She was active in numerous community groups, including Sorosis...

Verlie Gilstrap

Verlie Gilstrap

Dec 26, 2013

Verlie Gilstrap, age 83, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, while surrounded by her family, Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born October 6, 1930 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Leander and Lu (Young) Smith. She loved reading, quilting and crocheting. She attended Grand Avenue and Memorial Baptist...

Tami Rutledge Harr

Tami Rutledge Harr

Dec 26, 2013

Tami Rutledge Harr, 46, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Knightstown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 26, 2013 while visiting her daughter in Illinois. She was born December 7, 1967, the daughter of Donald C. and Carmalyn "Kandi" Jeanne (Delay) Rutledge. A 1986 graduate of Tri High School, she worked for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. A loving mother and...

Mary Mildred Sitler

Mary Mildred Sitler

Dec 25, 2013

Mary Mildred Sitler, 92, of Frankfort, IN, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Clinton House in Frankfort, IN. She was born August 5, 1921 in Groveland, IN the daughter of James Earl and Viola Jo (Timmons) Sutherlin. Mildred was a graduate of Bainbridge High School and Indiana University where she met her husband. She taught several...

Debra S. Goff

Debra S. Goff

Dec 24, 2013

Debra S. Goff, age 63, of Anderson, formerly of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Manor Care in Anderson. She was born July 19, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Margie Hendricks. Survivors include her sons, Randy Goff of Anderson and Danny Goff of Putnamville, IN; grandchildren, Danny Ray Goff Jr. and Alex Goff; mother, Margie Hendricks of...

Eugene Allen "Gene" Hollars

Eugene Allen "Gene" Hollars

Dec 23, 2013

Eugene Allen "Gene" Hollars, 58, of Spiceland, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born May 22, 1955 in New Castle the son of Ralph E. and Gladys (Lingerfelt) Hollars. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1976-1978. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in Memphis, TN in 2007. An avid outdoorsman,...

Everett W Alexander

Everett W Alexander

Dec 23, 2013

Everett W. Alexander, 92, of New Castle, passed away at his home Monday, December 23, 2013. He was born September 4, 1921 in Monticello, KY, a son of the late John E. and Alice (Foster) Alexander. Everett retired from Avesta Sheffield (Ingersoll Steel) in 1985 after many years of service. He was a member of the Grand Ave. Baptist Church...

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