Obituaries

Obituaries

Lucy M Groce

Lucy M Groce

Jun 13, 2012

Lucy M. Groce, age 85, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born September 29, 1926 in Russell Springs, Kentucky to the late Russell L. and Elan E. (Jones) Purvis. A lifelong New Castle resident, she retired as City of New Castle Utilities manager. She was a member of the...

Paul Richard Cox

Paul Richard Cox

Jun 13, 2012

Paul Richard Cox, 70, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, after a long illness. He was born December 31, 1941, in New Castle, a son of Ezra and Ona (DeHart) Cox. Richard retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle in December of 1998, and was also a member of UAW Local...

Rolyat "Joe" Taylor

Rolyat "Joe" Taylor

Jun 12, 2012

Rolyat “Joe” Taylor, age 73, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Willowbend Living Center in Muncie, Indiana. He was born August 26, 1938 in Henry County, Indiana to the late Robert H. and Hallie Marie (Bronnenberg) Taylor. Survivors include several cousins, including Annetta Bennett of Muncie, Thomas (wife, Melanie) Huser of Daleville and Virginia (husband, Clayton) Lewis of New...

Wanda P. Nelson

Wanda P. Nelson

Jun 12, 2012

Wanda P. Nelson, age 76, of New Castle, passed away at her residence. She was born November 13, 1935 in Kentucky to the late Fred and Mable Pierce. She is survived by her son, Kelly (wife, Lora) Vaught of New Castle; two brothers, Gordon and Kirby Pierce. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions...

Janavieve Newman

Janavieve Newman

Jun 11, 2012

Janavieve Newman, age 100, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1912 in Mooreland, Indiana to the late George and Mary Gay (Schifflet) Davis. A homemaker, she graduated from Mooreland High School and was a lifelong resident of Mooreland. She was an active member of White Branch Church of the Brethren, where she...

Roger D Rains

Roger D Rains

Jun 11, 2012

Roger D. Rains, age 96, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 11, 2012 at Heritage House Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born August 2, 1915 in Freetown, Indiana to the late Edward S. and Fauna (Zike) Rains. Roger worked as a Master Mechanic for Chrysler Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1973. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and...

Stanley E Wiley

Stanley E Wiley

Jun 8, 2012

Stanley E. Wiley, 59, of New Castle, passed away Friday, June 08, 2012 at his home following a courageous 7 year battle with cancer, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 31, 1952 in Lancaster, KY, a son of the late Lewis E. and Mary E. (Honey) Wiley. Stan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where...

Zella Mae Shepherd

Zella Mae Shepherd

Jun 8, 2012

Zella Mae Shepherd, 84 of McMinnville, TN and formerly of Rigdon, IN passed away Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born February 3, 1928 in McCreary County, KY, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Shepherd was preceded in death by her parents: Luther and Nora (Young) Wilson and brothers: Dave, Arvel, Gene, and Berdell Wilson. Survivors include husband of 56 years:...

Lauretta Gulley

Lauretta Gulley

Jun 8, 2012

Lauretta Gulley, age 99, of Morris, Illinois and formerly of New Castle passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 24, 1913 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Otis A. and Helen Josephine (Geary) White. Lauretta loved to sew and was quite the artist. She was married to Mefford Ira Gulley for 52 years. Lauretta...

Louise N Carnes

Louise N Carnes

Jun 7, 2012

Louise N. Carnes, age 81, of Spiceland, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Henry County Hospital. She was born September 18, 1930 in Laager, Tennessee, to the late Pete and Abbie Nunley. She retired from Bridgestone Firestone Corporation in Noblesville in 1986 after 30 years of service. She loved spending Sunday’s with her family, gardening and listening to Blue...

Robert Bitler

Robert Bitler

Jun 6, 2012

G. Robert Bitler, 90, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Henry County Hospital following a brief illness. He was born July 3, 1921 in New Castle the son of Clyde and Anna (Burkholder) Bitler. A 1939 graduate of New Castle High School, he graduated from Purdue University, School of Agriculture in 1943. He then enlisted in the...

Darryl Fredrick Dudley

Darryl Fredrick Dudley

Jun 3, 2012

Darryl Fredrick Dudley, 42, of Knightstown, passed away unexpectedly in his home. He was born September 15, 1969 in New Castle, a son of Fredrick Leon and Jean Harlow (Jones) Dudley. A 1989 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Darryl was formerly employed at Heilig-Myers in New Castle and at Meijer in Indianapolis. He was also a very active...

Joe S. Cross

Joe S. Cross

Jun 2, 2012

Joe S. Cross, age 72, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 17, 1940 in Clinton County, Albany, Kentucky to the late James Perry and Laura Mae (Smith) Cross. He had worked at Diamond Containers-Smurfit Box Factory for many years before retiring. He was a member of...

Mildred Jean Justice

Mildred Jean Justice

Jun 1, 2012

Mildred Jean Justice, 76, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born April 24, 1936 in Henry County, a daughter of the late James and Martha (James) Taylor. A lifelong Henry County resident, she and her husband had farmed all their lives. She enjoyed doing word...

Virginia Brumley

Virginia Brumley

May 30, 2012

Virginia Brumley, age 80, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Integra in Muncie, Indiana. She was born March 17, 1932 in Wayne County, Kentucky to the late James and Mary Ethel (Blackburn) Massengale. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and attended North 14th Street Church of God. She enjoyed playing board...

Lonnie Worthington

Lonnie Worthington

May 30, 2012

Lonnie Worthington, age 55, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born September 20, 1956 in Jamestown, Tennessee to the late Harold Glenn and Thelma Jean (Lawson) Worthington. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and enjoyed traveling to NASCAR races with his...

Carl C Forester

Carl C Forester

May 30, 2012

Carl C. Forester, age 77, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John M. and Ada Pearl (Keton) Forester. He loved playing guitar and harmonica, he enjoyed his friends and family. Carl was a man of wisdom and kindness. He had a sparkle...

Rose W. Henderson

Rose W. Henderson

May 29, 2012

Rose W. (Brown) Henderson, 83, of Carthage, passed away May 29, 2012 following a brief illness. She was born July 18, 1928 in Bowling Green, KY a daughter of John and Mary (Tinsley) Brown. Rose attended Morristown High School, was a charter member of the Carthage Fireman’s Auxiliary, and a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Carthage. She at...

Benjamin David Wait

Benjamin David Wait

May 28, 2012

Benjamin David Wait, 4, of Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 28, 2012. He was born May 7, 2008 in Indianapolis the son of David and Jennifer (Foshee) Wait. Known as “Ben Ben”, he was a fighter from day 1. He was always smiling and happy and loved to cuddle and listen to music. Ben loved playing with his brother,...

William T Paul

William T Paul

May 27, 2012

William T. Paul, age 81, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1930 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Ivan H. and Bernice (McSherley) Paul. He was a graduate of New Castle High School Class of 1949 and had also attended Purdue University where he participated in ROTC. Bill...

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