Obituaries

Obituaries

Tonya Lane Mummert

Tonya Lane Mummert

Jan 27, 2013

Tonya Lane Mummert, 46, of Union City, Oh passed away at her daughter’s home Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was born January 6, 1967 in New Castle the daughter of Billy Gene and Wanda Lee (Shelton) Redwine. She attended New Castle Schools and received her GED April 29, 1997. She was a former employee of New Castle Foam Rubber, Bill’s...

William E Beach

William E Beach

Jan 27, 2013

William E. Beach, 98, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday morning, January 27, 2013, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 27, 1914 in Simpson County, Kentucky to the late Eldon Hall and Vinie (Pearson) Beach. A veteran of the Merchant Marines, he retired from Industrial Heat Treat in Indianapolis after 32 years of service. Mr. Beach attended Knightstown Bethel...

Elizabeth "Betty" O'Neal Giboney

Elizabeth "Betty" O'Neal Giboney

Jan 25, 2013

Elizabeth “Betty” O’Neal Giboney, 100, of New Castle passed away peacefully Friday, January 25, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born January 18, 1913 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the only child of Corwin Reed and Norma Dorothy (Collas) O’Neal. Betty studied dance with Mdme. Feodorova at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and following the summer of 1931, when...

Chris E Jones

Chris E Jones

Jan 25, 2013

Chris E. Jones, 43, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Henry County Hospital. He was born October 9, 1969 in Muncie to the late Willard and Norma (Dale) Jones. He attended New Castle Chrysler High School and loved playing music. An accomplished musician, he played drums in several bands in the New Castle...

Elnora Thompson

Elnora Thompson

Jan 24, 2013

Elnora Thompson, 84, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was born May 12, 1928 in Sumpter, Kentucky the second daughter of 11 children to the late Floyd and Flonnie (Coffey) Slagle. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She...

Mable M. Mills

Mable M. Mills

Jan 22, 2013

Mable Marie (Graddy) Mills, 90, formerly of Kennard passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at her residence in Indianapolis. She was born December 10, 1922 in Anderson, IN to the late William Otto and Glenna (Butler) Graddy. She retired as a cook from Knightstown and Kennard schools and previously was employed at Delco-Remy in Anderson. Mable was a member of...

W. Deward Ford

W. Deward Ford

Jan 22, 2013

W. Deward Ford, 86, of New Castle, Indiana died peacefully on January 22, 2013 at home. He was born in Salt Lick, KY to Hazel Moore Ford and Avery Ford and resided there until he entered the Navy during World War II. He served in the Navy and on the Battleship Libra in the Pacific. When he returned back to...

L. Howard "Hab" Murphy

L. Howard "Hab" Murphy

Jan 21, 2013

L. Howard “Hab” Murphy, age 76, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 21, 2013. Hab was born August 19, 1936 in Cumberland County, Kentucky the son of William A. and Jane (Radford) Murphy. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a devoted Christian and loved his church family...

Mary Champion

Mary Champion

Jan 20, 2013

Mary Champion, age 89, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born September 2, 1923 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Joseph and Ida Mae (Rogers) Bowers. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca DeJesus of Chicago, IL; a son, Haskel Pruitt of Satelite Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Genaye Parodi, Braun Reyes, Alexci...

William E. McLaughlin

William E. McLaughlin

Jan 19, 2013

William E. “Gene” McLaughlin, age 84, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Henry County Hospital. He was born January 19, 1929 in New Castle, Indiana to the late George and Kathrin (Shetterly) McLaughlin. Gene retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1997 following 42 years of service and was a member of the UAW #371 in New Castle....

Delores Jean Blevins

Delores Jean Blevins

Jan 19, 2013

Delores Jean (Houser) Blevins, age 78, of Spiceland passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born August 17, 1934 in Mooreland, IN a daughter of the late Raymond Eugene and Wilma (Vores) Houser. Delores had been employed by Firestone for 20 years and eventually retired from Chrysler Corporation following 10 years of service. She was...

Phyllis J. Orr

Phyllis J. Orr

Jan 19, 2013

Phyllis J. Orr, age 80, of New Castle passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Heritage House Rehabilitation Center. She was born in May 11, 1932 in New Castle, IN to the late Phillip and Ollie (Hughes) McGavitt. Phyllis attended New Castle Schools. She had worked in the cafeteria at Greenstreet Elementary and also at Parkview Jr. High School. She...

John Kevin Summers

John Kevin Summers

Jan 18, 2013

John Kevin Summers, age 52, of New Castle, passed away following an extended illness, Friday, January 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1960 in New Castle, Indiana to Gerald J. and Carol Sue (Lewis) Summers. A 1980 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, he was employed at Chrysler Corporation in New Castle and Kokomo since...

Nannie E Ricks

Nannie E Ricks

Jan 15, 2013

Nannie E. Ricks, age 97, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born September 2, 1915 in Wayne County, Kentucky to the late Emerson and Lizzie (Stockton) Bell. She retired from Firestone in Noblesville in 1973 following almost 23 years. She was a member of the Foursquare Church in New Castle...

Dean Alan Clark

Dean Alan Clark

Jan 13, 2013

Dean Alan Clark, age 52, of Mooreland, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1960 in New Castle, Indiana to Davey and Zae (Reece) Clark. He was an independent carpenter and enjoyed construction, wood working and carpentry. He also enjoyed working on small engines, being taught by his grandfather at Reece’s Lawn...

James E. "Jim" Bell

James E. "Jim" Bell

Jan 13, 2013

James E. “Jim” Bell, age 78, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born April 5, 1934 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Jesse and Kathleen (Ward) Bell. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Korean War. Jim retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1990 after 30 years...

Keith E. Adams

Keith E. Adams

Jan 12, 2013

Keith E. Adams, 82, received his ultimate healing after his long battle with Alzheimers on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Indianapolis. His passing was peaceful as he left the arms of his loving family and entered directly into the arms of his heavenly father. He was born February 4, 1930 in New Castle, a son of the late Forrest R....

Dan Webber

Dan Webber

Jan 9, 2013

Webster Dan Webber, 74, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Heritage House of Greensburg following an extended illness. He was born October 19, 1938 in New Castle the son of Darwin and Laura (Lisher) Webber. Dan retired from Indiana Knitwear in Greenfield after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees serving...

Herbert C. Reeves

Herbert C. Reeves

Jan 7, 2013

Herbert C. Reeves, 84, of Knightstown, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home. He was born September 14, 1928 in Fleming County, KY a son of William P. and Elizabeth (Bradshaw) Reeves. Herbert retired from Ford Motor Company in 1991 after 26 years of service. He had also raised cattle and horses, enjoyed being outdoors and cutting firewood....

Ruthanna Jeffery

Ruthanna Jeffery

Jan 5, 2013

Ruthanna Jeffery, 93, of Greenfield, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Greenfield. She was born October 13, 1919 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of William R. and Rev. Edna (Harvey) Redick. She was a 1937 graduate of Westland High School in Rush County. She retired from the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children’s...

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