Obituaries
Obituaries
Karen Lackey
May 28, 2023
Karen (Wright) Lackey, 82, of Indianapolis, formerly of Spiceland, IN, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Karen was a 1959 graduate of Spiceland High School. She then continued her education earning a Bachelor’s degree at Ball State University, followed by a Master’s degree at Butler University. She then went on to work for various organizations...
David Lee "Dave" Lance
May 27, 2023
David Lee “Dave” Lance, 63, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born September 29, 1959 in White Cloud Michigan to the late Lorin D. and Phyllis E. (Barnhard) Lance. A graduate of White Cloud High School, he earned an Associate’s Degree from Ivy Tech in Muncie. Dave served...
Cindy Ann Sweigart
May 26, 2023
Cindy Ann Sweigart, 66, of New Castle entered eternal life on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 24, 1956 in Anderson, Indiana, a daughter of the late Richard Oliver and Anna Lois (Heiny) Childs. Cindy was a 1975 Madison Heights High School graduate. She worked for New Castle School Corporation in the food...
Ralph Paul Jones
May 25, 2023
Ralph Paul Jones, 68 of Knightstown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from a brief battle with cancer. He was born on January 17, 1955, in Monticello Kentucky to the late Lee Jones and Doris (Kelly) Lowe. Ralph was a 1974 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and a veteran of the US Army. On...
Gina Neal
May 24, 2023
Gina Neal (Dane) of Kearney, MO, died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, May 24, 2023 after a decade long battle with breast cancer. Gina was 55 years old. The family is deeply saddened by Gina’s death but take peace in knowing she is in a much better place. Gina was born on January 29, 1968, in New Castle, IN...
Robert Eugene Herbert
May 23, 2023
Robert Eugene Herbert, 89, a resident of New Castle, went peacefully to heaven Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Heritage House in New Castle. He was born February 24, 1934 in Henry County to the late William and Mary (Moore) Herbert. Bob retired from General Motors Corp. in 2002 after 39 years of service. Following retirement, he worked at Ace Hardware...
Earl R. Marsh
May 22, 2023
Earl R. Marsh, 83, of Carthage, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born February 25, 1940 in Lawrenceburg the son of Charles Franklin and Lucile (Denny) Marsh. Earl retired as a mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, riding his Harley and working out in the yard. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family....
Marion Eugene "Gene" Courtney
May 22, 2023
Marion Eugene Courtney, 87, Pendleton, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, May 22, 2023. He was born October 13, 1935 in New Castle, to Paul and Frances Courtney. A 1953 graduate of Mooreland High School, Marion married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Fleming on August 20th of the same year. They were married 41 years until...
Lawrence “Jiggs” Preston Johnson
May 22, 2023
Lawrence “Jiggs” Preston Johnson, 77, of Spiceland passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at IU Health Ball Hospital following a brief illness. He was born January 26, 1946 in Shirley, Indiana to Ithel (Thompson) Watkins. He was a compassionate, kind and loving guy. Jiggs was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, cutting wood, attending mud bogs and any...
Duane Smiley
May 20, 2023
Duane Smiley, 76, of Springport passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born January 9, 1947 in Portland, Indiana to the late Harry Woodrow “Woody” and Mary Catherine (Gilbert) Smiley. He served in the Army National Guard. Duane married Robin Addison in Muncie on November 15, 1983. He retired, after 35 years, from Indiana and Michigan Electric (AEP), Muncie....
Robert E. Stewart Jr.
May 20, 2023
Robert E. Stewart, Jr., age 77, of Foley, AL, and formerly of New Castle, went to Heaven to be with his loving wife, Sue (Brown) Stewart on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born August 6, 1945 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Robert E. and Velma W. (Bolin) Stewart. An auctioneer for many years in New Castle,...
Elenah Susan-Lynn Chesher
May 20, 2023
Elenah Susan-Lynn Chesher, 12, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Henry Community Health. She was born May 31, 2010. Although only in the seventh grade, Elenah was an amazing artist and excelled in many forms of art including digital artwork design. She loved to sing, play video games and was looking forward to her upcoming Make-A-Wish...
Betty L. Clapp
May 18, 2023
Betty L. Clapp, 74, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born August 11, 1948 in New Castle to the late Willie Lewis and Eula Ann (Sloan) Wallen. Betty was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School and worked for over 32 years at Ball Brothers in Muncie. She...
Aaron Michael White
May 17, 2023
Aaron Michael White, 42, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born May 11, 1981 in Abilene, TX, to Michael and Virginia (Rios) White. A faithful member of the Southside Church of Christ in New Castle, he was also a member of VooDoo Kings Car Club. He restored classic cars and enjoyed...
Larry "Pat" Thomas
May 15, 2023
Larry “Pat” Thomas, 84, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital following an extended illness. He was born September 20, 1938 in Cassville, MO, a son of the late Curtis and Millie Thomas. A 1956 graduate of Cassville High School in Cassville, MO, Pat worked for many years in Construction, working in office management....
Thomas Lee Mercer
May 12, 2023
Thomas Lee Mercer, 83, of Carthage passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born May 5, 1940 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Samuel James and Thelma (Lee) Mercer. A twin brother, Ronald did not survive. When Tom was two, he, his parents and his older sister, Charlotte moved to the small northern Indiana town...
Lucky D. Maynard
May 12, 2023
Lucky D. Maynard, 51, of Carthage, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born May 3, 1972 in Greenfield the son of Cecil and Antonia (Tutrow) Maynard. Lucky graduated from Knightstown High School in 1991 and was employed at Avery Dennison in Greenfield for 23 years. He loved motorcycles, being outdoors, hunting and...
Jeremy Dwayne "Bubby" Ward
May 10, 2023
Jeremy Dwayne “Bubby” Ward, 48 of New Castle passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023 at Ball Hospital surrounded by his family after a short illness. He was born January 2, 1975 in Henry County and graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School Special Education. The epitome of true joy, Jeremy lit up a room with his big smile, belly...
Dawn E. Bennett
May 9, 2023
Dawn E. Bennett, 67, of Monticello, KY, and formerly of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital Carmel. She was born December 31, 1955 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Harold and Loraine (Moss) Williams. She operated Dawnie’s DayCare out of her home for 22 years. An awesome homemaker, gardener and cook,...
James Weskett Neal
May 8, 2023
James Weskett Neal, 83, of Carthage, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life into his eternal reward on May 8, 2023, and his faith has been made sight. Born June 1, 1939, in Shelbyville, Indiana, he was the son of Ben Neal and Evelyne (Parker) Neal, and he lived in Rush County for his entire life. Jim was a 1957 graduate...
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