Obituaries
Obituaries
John E. Williams
Aug 31, 2025
John E. Williams, 81, of Mooreland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born November 18, 1943, in Mooreland, son of the late Robert and Ramona (Waltz) Williams.
A 1962 graduate of Mooreland High School, John started working at Borg Warner in Muncie right after high school and retired at age 48 with 30 years...
Evie Ellen Oliver Ballard
Aug 31, 2025
Evie Ellen Oliver Ballard, 91, a resident of Millville passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. She was born January 9, 1934 in New Castle to the late Robert and Ida Mae (Tuggle) Tucker.
Evie had been a leader and lifetime member of Weight Watchers for many years, traveling around east central Indiana to lead meetings. She was formerly...
Joyce Parmley
Aug 29, 2025
Joyce Parmley, 85, a resident of Sulphur Springs went to be with the Lord, while sleeping peacefully, on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born September 24, 1939 in New Castle to Myron and Mary (Swoveland) Peavler.
Joyce was the wife of the late Lilburn Parmley. She dedicated her life to taking care of her home and children.
Joyce is survived by...
Paul Edward Prince
Aug 29, 2025
Paul Prince,68, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday August 29, 2025 at his home following a brief illness. He was born September 24, 1956 in New Castle to the late Roy and Geneva Prince.
Paul had been employed at Foam Rubber Products in New Castle as well as Chrysler Corp. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge...
David Delano Gratner
Aug 26, 2025
Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life.
-John Muir
David began his walk among the pines in heaven on the afternoon of August 26, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1954, to loving parents David M. Gratner and Veune McShirley Gratner, in Rensselaer, Indiana. His early childhood years were in Crown Point....
Martha Jeanette Jackson
Aug 26, 2025
Martha ‘Jeanette’ Jackson, a beloved and devoted mother, passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on July 9, 1940, to the late Raymond Conaway and Edith (Shay) Warren.
Jeanette was born and raised in Spiceland, IN. She graduated from Spiceland High School and throughout her life, she exemplified the values of family, devotion, and...
Cheryl Cassidy
Aug 24, 2025
Cheryl Cassidy, 77, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born June 28, 1948 in New Castle the daughter of Wilford and Manda (Mix) Roland.
Cheryl retired from Hancock Regional Hospital, her strong work ethic gained her much advancement from housekeeping all the way to the business office before retirement. After retirement she...
Edward "Eddie" Earl Wright
Aug 23, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Earl Wright, 43, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2025. He was born on June 29, 1982, in Munich, Germany, the son of Bill and Cindy Wright.
Eddie graduated from Tri High School in 2000, a place where he not only excelled academically but also showcased his athletic prowess. As a dedicated wrestler throughout high school, he embraced the...
Charles David Hoffa
Aug 23, 2025
Charles “David” Hoffa, 58, of New Castle passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at IU Hospital. He was born September 15, 1966 in Greencastle to the late James Richard and JoAnn (Hall) Hoffa.
After graduating from Cloverdale High School, David embarked on a career that began at Hoover Farms, where he committed ten years of his life before transitioning to Grede...
Correna H. Thompson
Aug 23, 2025
Correna H Thompson, 93, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was the daughter of Price and Mary Hall, born in a log cabin in Kentucky on June 6, 1932. She graduated from Olive Hill High School. Correna worked at Perfect Circle until becoming a full-time farmer’s wife, mother, and antiquer.
Correna married the love of her life, Bobby Hugh...
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bogue
Aug 22, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bogue, 82, of Spiceland, Indiana, went to be with her husband, Wayne, on August 22, 2025, in New Castle, Indiana. She was born on April 7, 1943, in Revelo, Kentucky, the daughter of Douglas and Nancy (Wright) Strunk.
Above all, Pat cherished her family. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Emerson of Spiceland and Amanda (Marcus)...
Kathy Bledsoe
Aug 22, 2025
Kathy Bledsoe, 62, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at her home. She was born April 12, 1963 in Indianapolis to the late Thomas and Vera (Bangel) Lynch.
Kathy had been employed at Citizens State Bank in New Castle and formerly at Enterprise Title Company in Indianapolis. She was a member of the First Church of...
Ronald L. Godsey
Aug 22, 2025
Ronald L. Godsey, 86, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital. He was born October 31, 1938 in Richmond, the son of the late Wayne and Thelma (McFarland) Godsey.
Ron retired from The Courier Times after over 30 years of service. He then worked at AG Express for over 10 years. He was a...
Nathan E. Phelps
Aug 22, 2025
Nathan E. Phelps, 55, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born October 24, 1969 in New Castle the son of Stanton Ray Phelps and the late Linda Kay (South) Phelps.
Nathan was a 1988 graduate of Tri Junior Senior High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving...
Richard Lee "Leif" Erickson
Aug 21, 2025
Richard Lee “Leif” Erickson, 77, formerly of New Castle and current resident of Westfield passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. On May 24, 1948, Richard was born in New Castle, a son of the late Richard and Nelma Nadine (Corder) Erickson.
Richard Erickson was a man whose life reflected passion, perseverance, and a deep commitment to helping others achieve their best....
Mary Susan "Susie Q" (Vannatta) Winchester
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Susan “Susie Q” (Vannatta) Winchester of New Castle went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2025, peacefully at home, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on July 29, 1946 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Francis and Anna Cathrine (Wallace) Vannatta.
Susie retired from AT&T and John Knox Village located in Lee’s...
Gerald L. Hyden
Aug 21, 2025
Gerald L. “Jerry” Hyden, 89, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Addison Place after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born on October 13, 1935, in Ogden, IN, Gerald was the son of the late Arch Hyden of Farmers, KY and Della Beatrice (Hagerman) Hyden of Henry Co.
A lifelong resident of Indiana, Gerald was a pillar of...
Larry Vaughn Dodson
Aug 21, 2025
Larry Vaughn Dodson, 73, of New Castle, passed away on August 21, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1952, in Anderson, to the late Vaughn Dodson and Nylah (McNeal) Vanmeter.
Larry's journey began in Anderson, Indiana, where he graduated from Anderson High School in 1972. With a strong foundation of education, he would go on to become a person of...
Victor Lee Shoaf
Aug 20, 2025
Victor Lee Shoaf, 36, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1988 in Lafayette, Indiana to Greg Wallace Shoaf and Barbara Gail (Pender) Holder.
Victor attended Blue River Valley Schools then later went to work for 5 Star Roofing, working in their sales department. He loved spending...
Fredrick Wayman Bassett
Aug 19, 2025
Fredrick "Freddy" Wayman Bassett, 75, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Henry Community Health. He was born in New Castle, IN to Alfred “Satch” M. and Twila L. (Modlin) Bassett on September 25, 1949. He attended Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. Fredrick attended church at Bethel AME and Bethany Tabernacle, both in New Castle.
Fredrick was...
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