Obituaries
Obituaries
Sherry Lynn Abston
Dec 15, 2023
Sherry Lynn Abston, 73, of New Castle passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born in New Castle on October 24, 1950, a daughter of the late John D. and Gloria N. (Boucher) Abston. God loving Christian, fervent animal lover, especially cats, sarcastic sense of humor and you knew her opinion on things are how many will remember...
Paul Leon Tabor
Dec 14, 2023
Paul Leon Tabor, 92, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1931 in New Castle to the late Luther and Bertha (Pelfrey) Tabor. A devout Christian, Paul Leon showed everyone nothing but love and taught the love of God as well. He wanted nothing more than to see his family and...
Hilda L. Kassen
Dec 13, 2023
Hilda L. Kassen, 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born on April 17, 1921 to the late George and Lois (Wynn) Lineback. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. Hilda and her late husband Robert helped run Kamp Modoc and started Kassen Kamp in Centerville. She was also...
Charlotte Ann Hosman
Dec 11, 2023
Charlotte Ann Hosman, 85, of Knightstown passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at The Waters of Middletown following an extended illness. She was born on March 22, 1938 in Henry County, a daughter of the late Willard and Helen (Hiner) Baker. Charlotte was a very active member of the Knightstown Christian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Charlotte...
Joseph "Joe" R. Shelley
Dec 10, 2023
Joseph “Joe” R. Shelley, 77, of New Castle passed away Sunday December 10, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana to the late James and Martha (Smith) Shelley. Joe graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1964. At age 17 he enlisted in the United States Army to defend our country....
Joyce E. Flynn
Dec 9, 2023
Joyce E. Flynn, 84, of Sulphur Springs passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home. She was born January 26, 1939 in New Castle to the late Gerald and Flora (Osborne) Harvey. Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Kevin Flynn of Illinois, Cindy Cupp of Illinois, and Kyle Flynn of Sulphur Springs; sister, Beverlee Craft of...
Michael "Mike" Richardson
Dec 9, 2023
Michael “Mike” Richardson, 67, of Knightstown went to “The Big Woods” on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on August 13, 1956 in Monticello, KY, a son of the late Arlie and Joyce (Pruitt) Richardson. A family man to the core is the best way to describe Mike; his family was most important...
Linda Darlene (Benedict) Massengale
Dec 9, 2023
Linda Darlene (Benedict) Massengale, 73, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born August 14, 1950 in New Castle to the late John and Hilda (Windmiller) Benedict. The youngest of the Benedict Clan, Linda was born and raised in the Benedict Home on Wilbur Wright Road in Blountsville,...
Daniel Clayton Conway
Dec 7, 2023
Daniel Clayton Conway, 82, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Addison Place in New Castle. He was born July 20, 1941 in New Castle, a son of the late Clayton M. and Marjorie Helen (Beeson) Conway. A 1959 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle, he attended Indiana University. Dan was a...
Ronald Lee Jones
Dec 6, 2023
Ronald Lee Jones, 82, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born on April 15, 1941 in New Castle a son of the late, James Floyd and Vera Ella (Armantrout) Jones. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ronald loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and just being outdoors....
Sharron Leeka
Dec 6, 2023
Sharron Leeka, 63, of Spiceland, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home in Spiceland. She was born on September 24, 1960, in Rushville to the late Robert and Shirley (Luellen) Lane. She was a 1979 graduate of Tri High School, she worked at Ivy Tech as an administrative assistant. Sharron loved spending time with her family especially...
Edwin Jules Sloan
Dec 6, 2023
Edwin Jules Sloan, 76, of New Castle, passed away in his home (per his request) with his family by his side, and his wife sweetly kissing his cheeks as he entered his eternal home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born August 6, 1947 in Henry County, a son of the late Edwin and Louisa (Van Berkelaer) Sloan. A...
Sandra "Sandy" Shipley
Dec 5, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Shipley, 70, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 19, 1953, in Tennessee to Phyllis (Padgett) Hannon. Sandy was a kind lady who enjoyed being around and socializing with everyone. She was very family oriented and would do anything for her children and extended family. Sandy spent...
Carolyn Walker
Dec 5, 2023
Carolyn Walker, 75, a resident of New Castle and formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Stonebrook Rehab Center in New Castle. She was born October 19, 1948 in Levittown, Pennsylvania to the late John and Pauline (Rishko) Walker. She retired after 20 years from Philadelphia Senior Center where she worked as the housing counselor for seniors....
Constance "Connie" Jennings Titak
Dec 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of Constance "Connie" Jennings Titak Constance "Connie" Jennings Titak, 69, of Carmel, IN, gracefully departed this world on December 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after bravely battling Lewy Body Dementia. Born on March 26, 1954, to the effervescent Gloria and the steadfast Richard "Dick" Jennings in New Castle, IN, Connie inherited her mother's social spirit...
Leona Mae Pritchard
Dec 5, 2023
Leona Mae Pritchard, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Yamacraw, Kentucky to the late Walker and Ethel (Slaven) Godsey. She was a homemaker all her life. Leona loved caring for and helping children. She was a member of East 16th Street Church of God in Muncie...
Brock Shipley
Dec 5, 2023
Brock Shipley, 48, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1975, in New Castle to Larry and Sandra (Purnell) Shipley. He was a handy man and could work on anything. Brock always dreamed of owning a Harley Davidson. Brock is survived by his daughter, Alexis Shipley whom he...
Janet “Marlene” Jester
Dec 4, 2023
Janet “Marlene” Jester of Losantville died peacefully at home on December 4, 2023. Marlene was born to Myron Elliott and Rachel (Manifold) Elliott on April 29, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Phillip, her two sons and daughters-in-law: Wayne (Joyce) and Troy (Rebecca), her 6 grandchildren: Kennedy, Rylan, Hailey, Jackson, Lindsey, and...
Benjamin Pineda
Dec 4, 2023
Benjamin Pineda, born May 23, 2008 passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 15. Ben was born with Hunter Syndrome and though he lived a difficult life, he brought great joy and light to many people. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New...
Mershon Marie Tidd
Dec 1, 2023
Mershon Tidd, 50, of Knightstown passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 1st, 2023. She was born February 21st, 1973, in Henry County, Indiana to the late John Hill and Kathy Lines (Jones) Mershon graduated from Warren Central High School in 1991. Mershon loved racing, she grew up watching her father Larry (LJ) Lines race Late Models and...
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