Obituaries
Obituaries
Donald R. Sampley
May 23, 2024
Donald Sampley, 86, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his residence in New Castle. He was born May 3, 1938 in New Castle a son of the late James and Mamie Sampley.
Don married Rosalie (Abrell) Sampley on October 13, 1963. They made their home in the Springport area. Don enjoyed being outside mowing and gardening. He...
Sheila Lynn Oliver
May 22, 2024
Sheila Lynn Oliver, 68, gained her angel wings on May 22, 2024 at her home. Sheila was born April 6, 1956 in New Castle, IN to the late Herbert and Mary Dicken Witham.
Sheila was a 1974 graduate of Tri Jr./Sr. High School. After high school, she began working at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Childrens Home, where she served as...
Lela June Lovegrove
May 22, 2024
Lela June Lovegrove, 85, of Muncie, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 while surrounded by her family. She was born on June 1, 1938 in Whitestown, IN a daughter of the late Jewell Irving and Oka Lela (Martin) Padgett.
Lela June was woman of faith her entire life who fiercely loved God, her family, friends, and gospel music.
June enjoyed church activities,...
David George Moore
May 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David George Moore of Knightstown, IN. David passed away May 22, 2024 at his home leaving a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul.
David was born October 14th 1946 in Connersville, Indiana. He was one of three children born to Floyd Herman...
Frances V. Gregory
May 21, 2024
Frances V. (Lee) Shell-Gregory, 83, of Ingleside, Texas and formerly of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her residence. She was born December 15, 1940 in New Castle to the late Tom and Pearl (Stringer) Lee.
Frances retired from St. John’s Medical Center following 20 years of service. She then worked for The Care Group in Anderson. Frances...
Brittany Ellen Hoskins
May 21, 2024
Brittany Ellen Hoskins - storyteller, coffee lover, and plant killer took her place among the stars on May 21st, 2024. She has been reunited with her parents and her beloved Aunt Deb (“Doobs”) for a front row seat to watch over those she loved, while still finding some way to boss everyone around.
Brittany was born on May 4th, 1990 to...
Velma Huston
May 20, 2024
Velma Huston, 85, of Spiceland, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 20, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born January 19, 1939, in London, KY, a daughter of the late Dan and Della (Hinkle) Smith.
Velma was a “ball-of-fire” and was known for her many “down-home” phrases. A proud homemaker, she was an excellent cook and loved to cook meals for...
Gail A. Mastin
May 20, 2024
Gail A. (Calderia) Mastin, 69, of New Castle passed away May 20, 2024. She was born on December 20, 1954 in Lawton, Ok to John and Garnetta (Presley) Calderia, Sr.
She loved embroidering, painting, and crocheting. Gail was an avid reader and enjoyed walking and hiking with her husband. She also enjoyed camping.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Mastin; sons,...
Howard Edward Lundy
May 20, 2024
Howard Edward Lundy, age 78, left his beloved family for his heavenly home on Monday, May 20th. He was born June 22, 1945, in New Castle, Indiana.
He was a graduate of Muncie Central HS in 1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam as a Radio Operator in Dong Ha. He worked many years...
Jill Christine Johnson
May 20, 2024
Jill Christine Johnson, 77, of New Castle passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at The Willows of New Castle. She was born November 9, 1946 in New Castle to the late Argil and Mildred (Davis) Johnson.
Jill retired from AT&T following 30 years of service as a Supervisor/Operator. Later, she went on to work at Modernfold for 10 years. In her...
Mary “Louise” Griffey
May 20, 2024
Mary “Louise” Griffey, 86, of New Castle and formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born May 26, 1937 in Belknap, Illinois to the late Raymond and Hazel (Heal) Flannigan.
Louise attended Vienna High School in Vienna, Illinois. She moved to Elkhart, Indiana and resided there most of her life....
Deborah Lee Stilwell
May 18, 2024
Deborah Lee Stilwell, 75, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born June 13, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jeanette (Lester) Alexander. Debbie was a 1966 New Castle Chrysler High School graduate. She worked at Chrysler Corporation until landing her dream job...
Lisa Lorelle Garcia
May 18, 2024
Lisa Lorelle Garcia, 58, of Knightstown passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis following a short but strong battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on May 14, 1966 in Morristown, New Jersey a daughter of James Putman and Patricia (Williams) Dominieck.
If you knew Lisa, she loved you and was known to be loved back...
Linda L. Simpson
May 17, 2024
Linda L. Simpson, 66 of New Castle passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, IN. She was born July 23, 1957 in New Castle to the late Granville and Helena (Binford) Thompson.
Linda loved animals, coloring in coloring books, shopping at Walmart and fishing. She collected toys, old records and Elvis Presley movies. Above all, she enjoyed spending...
William J. Wagner
May 16, 2024
William J. Wagner, aged 71, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, Indiana. Born on November 26, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the beloved son of the late Richard W. and Betty (Magnus) Wagner.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy while assigned to the USS...
Karen Lynn Thompson
May 15, 2024
Karen Lynn Thompson, 69, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born on February 23, 1955 in New Castle a daughter of the late James Hagerman and Rebecca Joy (Carender) Hufford.
Karen was a 1973 graduate of the Walter P. Chrysler High School. She had been employed by the State Hospital in New Castle for 22...
Warren Lee Thornburg
May 12, 2024
Warren Lee Thornburg, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning May 12, 2024. Lee was born September 29, 1956 to the late Warren and Phyllis (Wright) Thornburg.
Lee grew up on the family farm while attending Union High School in Modoc. While growing up, Lee was an ornery kid who loved to have fun teasing and pranking his brothers and cousins....
Paul Roger Lockridge
May 11, 2024
Paul Roger Lockridge passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 11, 2024 after a valiant fight against cancer. Paul spent his last few days surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Paul was born on October 10, 1944 in New Castle, Indiana and called New Castle home his entire life. Upon birth, Paul was the last addition to...
Denise Lynne Davis
May 11, 2024
Denise Lynne Davis, 76, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1947 in New Castle to the late George and Mary Smith.
A 1965 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Denise was a grandma to many, she loved having family and friends around. She enjoyed collecting perfume bottles, knick-knacks and her...
Jama M. Smitherman
May 10, 2024
Jama M. Smitherman, 77, a lifelong resident of New Castle passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born February 9, 1947 in New Castle to the late Chester and Stella Prince.
A 1965 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle, she worked at Chrysler Corp for several years. Jama then worked...
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