Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty J. Wolf
Mar 27, 2025
Betty J. Wolf, 92, entered into eternal life on March 27, 2025 at Hearthstone Nursing Home, Round Rock, Texas. Betty was born August 22, 1932 in Muncie, Indiana to the late John and Fyrne (Gibson) Wedmore. She was one of 13 brothers and sisters.
Betty attended Blaine School and Muncie Central High School. She was employed at Haag Drug and Wells...
Larry Gene Delon
Mar 27, 2025
Larry Gene Delon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pastor, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2025, in Greenfield, Indiana, at the age of 76. Born on August 2, 1948, in New Castle to James and Rosalind Delon, Larry lived a life full of love, faith, and devotion to his family and community.
For 58 cherished years, Larry was the...
Nancy Jane Simmons
Mar 26, 2025
Nancy Jane Simmons, a beloved retired teacher, passed away in her hometown of New Castle, Indiana on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the age of 88 with a roomful of family and friends at her side. Born December 18, 1936 in New Castle, she was daughter of the late Marion Van and Maude Adeline Brown. Nancy dedicated her career to...
Janet L. Barnes
Mar 25, 2025
Janet L. Barnes, 77, of New Castle, passed away on March 25, 2025 at home with her family. She was born January 13, 1948, in Clinton County Kentucky, the daughter of the late Luther and Dora (Pennycuff) Agee.
Born with the heart of a survivor, Janet faced life's challenges with a tenacity that inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
Elizabeth Mae "Libby" Mastin
Mar 25, 2025
Elizabeth Mae “Libby” (Wilkinson) Mastin, 95, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born on May 26, 1929, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bina (Kirby) Wilkinson.
A 1948 graduate of New Castle High School, Libby worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone...
Michael Paul Huse
Mar 25, 2025
Michael Paul Huse, 71, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly in his home. He was born May 31, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Paul and Barbara (Cronk) Huse.
A 1971 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, he worked at Chrysler Corp. in New Castle for a time. He then retired from Duke Energy following many years...
Karen Sue Donica
Mar 24, 2025
Karen Sue Donica, age 67. passed away unexpectedly at IU Ball Hosp in Muncie, leaving this world and into the arms of Jesus on March 24, 2025.
Karen was born on December 31, 1957 the 14th child of Wenford and Violet Donica. For the past 29 years, Karen has made her home in Muncie with Hillcroft Services. She especially enjoyed her...
Michael Ray Melton
Mar 23, 2025
Michael Ray “Mike” Melton, 70, of Spiceland passed away unexpectedly at Henry Community Health on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born in New Castle on March 11, 1955 to William and June (Smith) Melton.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 50 years, Tonny (Garvin) Melton; son, Michael Melton of New Castle; daughter Mandy (Chris) Miller of New...
Janet S. Dobbs
Mar 22, 2025
Janet S. Dobbs, 86, of New Castle, went home peacefully to be with the Lord, at Henry Community Health on March 22, 2025.
She was born on October 2, 1938 and raised by her parents, Jim and Wanda Keesling. She was married to Max Zirkle in 1955 and was married for 23 years, where they lived and raised their children in...
Rev. Winn Arvid Hord
Mar 22, 2025
Rev. Winn Arvid Hord peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 87. A devoted Apostolic Pentecostal minister, he committed his life to faith and service while also spending 55 years working in the plastics and steel industry. Originally from Maysville, Kentucky, Winn and his beloved wife, Dorcas, moved to Upper Sandusky, Ohio, where they faithfully...
Billie Louise Fultz
Mar 21, 2025
Billie Louise (Sharp) Fultz, 93, of New Castle, IN received her unfading crown of glory in Heaven on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1931 in Leslie County, KY to the late William Oliver and America (Joseph) Sharp.
Louise was a dedicated Christian family woman who took an active part in her children and grandchildren's lives. She...
Thelma Patricia Laurie
Mar 19, 2025
Thelma Patricia Laurie, 81, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Henry Community Health. She was born May 11, 1943, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ivy and Cartha (Braswell) Smith.
A 1962 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, she was a homemaker most of her life. She loved spending time with her children and...
Chestlene Mattox
Mar 15, 2025
Chestlene Mattox, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis. Chestlene enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, and cooking. She loved to spend time with her family and just being outside, sitting on her porch.
Survivors include one son, Kennie D. (and Kathy) Hill, of Greenfield, Indiana; and four daughters, Patricia A. Johnson, of Cottonwood,...
Asher Levi Hensley
Mar 15, 2025
Asher “Basher” Levi Hensley, age 1, passed from this life on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on February 28, 2024 in Muncie to Austin “Rock” and Jennica (Rivera) Hensley.
Asher was pure sunshine distilled into a tiny human. He was the sweetest, most loving, happiest little goober anyone could ask for. His joy was infectious, bubbling up from within...
Timothy Alan Wyatt
Mar 15, 2025
Timothy Alan Wyatt, age 34, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1990 in New Castle to Mark Wyatt and Cathy (Leisure) Shelton.
Tim was a 2008 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School then enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving one tour in Afghanistan. Tim loved his family, children and friends. He was always the...
Rev. Carol Ruth Wiley
Mar 15, 2025
Rev. Carol Ruth Wiley, 86, of New Castle passed away Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at Hendricks Regional Health following an extended illness. She was born August 1, 1938, in Morristown, IN, a daughter of the late Paul V. and Marjorie J. (Lee) Mathews.
Carol graduated from Milroy High School in Rush County. Over the years, she enjoyed ceramics, oil painting, writing...
Carolyn G. Berry
Mar 14, 2025
Carolyn G. Berry, 75 went to her final home surrounded by her family on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born March 30, 1949 and raised in New Castle where she met the love of her life, Bill Berry and they were married May 10, 1969. Together, they raised three children; Julie, Chad and Rodney. She loved being a mom...
Linda Chaney
Mar 14, 2025
Linda Chaney, 75, of New Castle passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home. She was born June 26, 1949 in New Castle to the late Charlie and Eva (Fraley) Chaney.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. You may express condolences or share a memory of Linda at www.hinsey-brown.com.
Stephen E. Agee
Mar 11, 2025
Stephen Agee, 55, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Henry County Community Health. Born on February 4, 1970, in New Castle, he was the son of the late James and Roberta (McDaniel) Ferguson.
Stephen was a 1987 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and a devoted fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats and...
Marcella Wood
Mar 11, 2025
Marcella “Marcy” Wood, 86, of New Castle passed away March 11, 2025, at Addison Place. Marcy was born to Harvey and Mary E. (Dalton) Smith February 19, 1939, in Carthage IN. She was one of six children.
Marcy retired from Henry County Hospital after 21 years of service. She was married to her best friend, John Wood. They were married in...
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