Obituaries
Obituaries
JoAnne Neal
Nov 30, 2023
JoAnne Neal, 87, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Addison Place of New Castle. She was born on July 28, 1936 in Loudon County, TN to the late Charles H. and Mattie Irene (Quillen) Simpson. JoAnne was an accomplished seamstress and worked out of her home for many years. In her earlier years, she worked at the Princess Theater...
Pauline L. Burk-Beall
Nov 29, 2023
Born at home in Whitley County, Indiana on a freezing cold January night in 1923, her Dad had to keep the room warm for little Pauline and her mother. Pauline L. Burk-Beall passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at age 100, while surrounded by her family. She remained generally healthy and mentally sharp until a few days before her death....
Thomas "Tom" L. Helms
Nov 26, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Lee Helms, 73, of New Castle, IN passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 26, 1950 in Knoxville, TN, a son of the late Jack and Mildred (Cagley) Helms. He attended Blue River High School and was a 1968 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High...
Robert "Bob" L. McCormick
Nov 25, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. McCormick, 79, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1944 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Carver and Beula Magdalene (Walker) McCormick. Bob graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School and married his high school sweetheart, Sherry Tout, in 1965. (She lovingly referred to him as “Mac”...
Sterlie Roy Dishman
Nov 24, 2023
Sterlie Roy Dishman, 84, an involved member of the New Castle community passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Henry Community Health. Born on November 1, 1939, in Slickford, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Oakley and Ola Dishman. A skilled cabinetmaker, Sterlie retired in 2004 after 42 years of service from Gentry’s Cabinet Shop in Anderson, Indiana....
Mary Gladell Huse
Nov 22, 2023
Mary Gladell Huse, 81, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2023 at Indiana University Health, Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born September 5, 1942 in Mt. Summit to the late Orville Jess and Florine (Brown) Hoots. A 1960 graduate of Lewisville High School, Mary worked at Western Electric in Indianapolis. She had also worked with Chet...
Allen King
Nov 22, 2023
Allen King, 100, of New Castle, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Addison Place. He was born in Connersville to Frank and Blanche (Turner) King on April 7, 1923. He is survived by a nephew, James Wilch, nieces Mary Miller and Janet Feldman, great nieces and nephews, Franey Miller, Caleb Miller Jr., Henry Feldman, and Alice Feldman, and numerous...
Ruth Ann Rigsbee Willis
Nov 20, 2023
Ruth Ann Rigsbee Willis, 89, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born December 30, 1933 in Manilla, IN, a daughter of the late Emerson and Mildred Hester Rigsbee. A 1951 graduate of Shelbyville High School, Ruth Ann attended Jordan College of Music (Butler University) and Ball State...
Connie Faucett
Nov 19, 2023
Connie Faucett, 78, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on June 10, 1945 in New Castle to the late Ike and Mildred (Sorrell) Smith. A lifelong resident of Henry County, she worked at Chrysler Corp. in New Castle. Connie also worked at Allison Transmission in Indianapolis and then...
Marlyn Sue Johnston
Nov 19, 2023
Marlyn Sue Johnston, 76, of rural New Castle went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home following a brief illness. She was born April 2, 1947 in Keno, KY, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Gertie (Taylor) Wilson. Sue graduated from Burnside High School in Burnside, KY in 1966. She had worked at...
Peggie Anne Brinkley
Nov 18, 2023
Peggie Anne Brinkley, 86 of Henry County passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born on October 19, 1937 to the late William and Mary King. Peggie loved to cook, she was a waitress and cook for many years in Indianapolis. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Vacationing in Brookville with family...
Gary Eugene Miller
Nov 17, 2023
Gary Eugene Miller, 69, of Pendleton was granted his angel wings on Friday, November 17, 2023 following a brief illness. His final days were spent surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana to Frederick E. and Delores Miller. Gary retired from Guide Lamp after 31 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Cecil "Hog" Dewayne Estell
Nov 17, 2023
Cecil Dewayne "HOG" Estell, 86, of Greensboro rode off into the sunset Friday, November 17, 2023. He was born June 13, 1937 to the late Cecil and Mary Estell in Punkintown. He spent most of life around the Spiceland area. During his full life, Dewayne never met a stranger and loved to socialize. Hog was a well known fixture at...
Barbara Sue South
Nov 16, 2023
Barbara Sue South, affectionally known as "Nana", 82, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday November 16, 2023, at Reid Hospital in Richmond after numerous battles with cancer. She was born on January 10, 1941, in New Castle to the late Herbert and Mary (Dicken) Witham. She was a 1959 graduate of Lewisville High...
Carl E. Spence
Nov 14, 2023
Carl E. Spence, 85, of Knightstown, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1938 in Lewis County, KY a son of Orville and Maymie (Fraley) Spence. Carl retired from the State of Indiana in maintenance in 2005. He was previously employed at Alsta Container in Carthage for 33 years. He and his wife,...
Randyll A. "Randy" Kern
Nov 13, 2023
Randyll A. “Randy” Kern, 73, of New Castle, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born April 4, 1950 in New Castle, a son of the late Lloyd Randyll and Hyacinth (Cain) Kern. Randy was an employee with Wooten Roofing for many years, and also worked at Grede Foundry in New Castle for several...
Marilyn Sue McKechnie
Nov 12, 2023
On November 12, 2023, our loving Lord welcomed home Marilyn Sue McKechnie, age 88 of Grapevine, Texas. She was born on October 29, 1935 in Campbellsburg, Indiana to Robert & Wilma Matlock Wade. Marilyn grew up in New Castle, Indiana and graduated from Spiceland High School. In 1954 she married a fun and handsome fellow, William David McKechnie who preceded...
David Allen Boram
Nov 12, 2023
David Boram, 76, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at his home in New Castle. He was born on March 27, 1947, in New Castle to the late Robert and Esther (Swartz) Boram. A Veteran of the United States Army, David served his country during the Vietnam Era. David graduated from Cadiz High School class of 1965....
Diana (Winter) Pheffer
Nov 9, 2023
Diana (Winter) Pheffer, 71, of New Castle, died peacefully Thursday evening in her home. She was born on April 25, 1952, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Darrell and Doris (Miller) Winter. Diana graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School and from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She taught second grade and retired...
Barbara Jean Estridge
Nov 9, 2023
Barbara Jean Estridge, 82, fondly known as “Nana” passed away on November 9, 2023, at home with her family by her side. Barbara was born on April 10, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Frances Dawson. She graduated from North Central High School in 1959 where she met the love of her life, Phil Estridge. They married...
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