Obituaries

Obituaries

Becky Hopkins-West

Becky Hopkins-West

Jun 29, 2023

Becky Hopkins-West, 63, of Pendleton passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born April 14, 1960 in Henry County to the late Les and Helen (Morgan) Hopkins. Becky was employed at Heritage House of New Castle and formerly at Taco Bell in New Castle. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and making doll houses. Becky was the proud owner of LD...

Robert A. Johnson

Robert A. Johnson

Jun 28, 2023

Robert A. Johnson, 82, of Muncie, IN, peacefully passed on Wednesday, June 28th, after an extended illness. He was born on October 29, 1940, in Indianapolis to Bernard “Bernie” and Mildred (Stoker) Johnson. He was a graduate of Burris Laboratory School and Ball State University as well as a veteran of the Indiana National Guard. Since childhood, Robert has been...

Carmelle L. Jordan

Carmelle L. Jordan

Jun 28, 2023

Carmelle L. Jordan, 68, of Kennard, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born on January 12, 1955 in New Castle to the late Hugh and Charlotte (Hall) McGinnis. Carmelle was formerly employed as a CNA and worked at Miller's Merry Manor and Stonebrooke Rehab Center. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and making doll...

Connie Young

Connie Young

Jun 26, 2023

Connie Young, 73, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 26, 2023 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born June 28, 1949 in New Castle to the late John Walter and Betty (Alcorn) Hays. A 1966 graduate of Straughn High School, Connie had worked at L&K Motel and The Waters of New Castle, but she really enjoyed being...

Barbara Jean “Blackie” Orcutt

Barbara Jean “Blackie” Orcutt

Jun 26, 2023

Barbara Jean “Blackie” Orcutt, 79, of New Castle passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 24, 1943 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Hurbert and Mertie (Hancock) Ballenger. Blackie had a strong worth ethic and worked at Modernfold for 26 years then for IPT for 13 years. She enjoyed gambling and playing the slots...

James D. Maze

James D. Maze

Jun 25, 2023

James “Jim” Maze, 60, of New Castle passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Muncie after suffering a long illness. He was born August 21, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Terrence “Terry” and Lois Marie (Brookshire) Maze. Jim was a 1981 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He was...

Edith Fraley

Edith Fraley

Jun 25, 2023

***NOTICE SERVICE TIMES AND DATES CHANGE*** Due to power outages, services will be held Monday, July 3, 2023. Edith Fraley (ne’e Coyle), 87, died peacefully in her home June 25, 2023. She was born February 15, 1936 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Mary Lizbeth and Alfred (Doc) Coyle. Edith loved her family, the Lord and her church family. Her faith...

Kenneth Groce

Kenneth Groce

Jun 25, 2023

Kenneth Groce, 94, of New Castle passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Heritage House in New Castle. He was born on December 24, 1928 to the late Willie R. and Bernice (Workman) Groce. Kenneth retired from Chrysler Corporation after 37 years of service. He was a devoted husband and father who cherished his family. Kenneth loved to work...

Gary Dale Patrick

Gary Dale Patrick

Jun 24, 2023

Gary Dale Patrick, 79, of Greenfield went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Majestic Care of Southport. He was born December 4, 1943 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Tivis and Dessie (Plank) Patrick. Gary was a veteran of the United States Marines. He retired from Delco Remy following 40 years of service. He...

Doyle Mix

Doyle Mix

Jun 23, 2023

Doyle Mix, 64, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 7, 1958 in New Castle to the late Tom and Gladys (Sosby) Mix. He worked many years for the carnival then for 11 years at Henry County Memorial Hospital. Whatever the task was that Doyle was working on, he always put...

Rev. David P. Warren

Rev. David P. Warren

Jun 18, 2023

Rev. David P Warren, 68, left this world on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in New Castle. He was born on January 16, 1955, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, to the late Louis and Sally (Olson) Warren. David was a graduate of Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas and the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, where he earned his Masters Degree...

Michael "Mike" Miller

Michael "Mike" Miller

Jun 16, 2023

Michael “Mike” Miller, 76, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Henry County Community Health. He was born on November 9, 1946 in New Castle a son of the late Chester Arthur and Betty Ella (Murray) Miller. Always happy, liked by everyone and a gentle soul describes how Mike was known by his family, friends and people...

Glenn Allen Coffin

Glenn Allen Coffin

Jun 14, 2023

Glenn Allen Coffin, 57, of Mooreland Indiana born November 11, 1965, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and all four children on June 14, 2023. He fought a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma and never gave up hope. He was at peace knowing that death was not a final destination, but a passage to a glorious...

Judy White

Judy White

Jun 13, 2023

Judy White, 80, of Shirley, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at IU Methodist Hospital. She was born January 21, 1943 in Indianapolis the daughter of Kenneth and Maxine (Brown) LaRue. Judy graduated from Manuel High School in 1960 and worked for Eli Lilly for 25 years. Then she earned a Masters in Nursing from Indiana University in 1995 and...

David W. Williams

David W. Williams

Jun 13, 2023

David W. Williams, 79, of Tavares, FL passed away June 13, 2023 at his nephew’s home in New Castle, IN. He was born October 29, 1943 in New Castle, the son of the late Jesse W. and Myrle E. (Risk) Williams. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1961. After attending business school he was employed at Chrysler Corporation...

Larry A. Roy

Larry A. Roy

Jun 11, 2023

Larry A. Roy, 66, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1956 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Elmer and Louise (Gosser) Roy, Sr. Larry worked at Tweedy Lumber Company for around 20 years then for Indiana Department of Transportation in highway maintenance for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, loved helping...

Jane Reece

Jane Reece

Jun 11, 2023

Jane Reece, 87, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1936 to the late Jessie and Agusta (Hoag) Stinson. Jane volunteered and was in charge of the funeral diners for the First Baptist Church where she was a member for over 50 years. She was very...

Sherry Sue White

Sherry Sue White

Jun 10, 2023

Sherry Sue (Kinder) White passed away on June 10, 2023. She was born in Crawford County, Illinois on April 5, 1930 to Henry Troy Kinder and Mary Jane (Stevens) Kinder. In 1936 her family moved to Carthage, Indiana. Sue graduated from Carthage High School in 1948. After graduation Sue moved to Indianapolis, Indiana to take a job with Bell Telephone...

Stephen L. "Steve" Strother

Stephen L. "Steve" Strother

Jun 9, 2023

Stephen L. “Steve” Strother, 71, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at his home. He was born April 2, 1952 in New Castle to the late Paul E. Strother and Alice Marie (Collins) Stinson. Steve was the vice president of Ameriana Bank, formerly known as Henry County Savings and Loan, where he worked at branches in New...

Eric Lee Carter

Eric Lee Carter

Jun 8, 2023

Eric Lee Carter, 60, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1962 to Rex and Phyllis (Phelps) Carter of New Castle Eric was formerly employed at RCA in Indianapolis. He was an accomplished musician and enjoyed singing, playing drums and guitar with the Silver...

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