Obituaries
Obituaries
Alma Faye Ward
Dec 29, 2023
Alma Faye Ward, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away at Addison Place in New Castle on December 29, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1931, in Yosemite, Kentucky to the late Ulyes E. Goforth and Loanna M. (Hamilton) Denny. On June 9, 1948, Faye married the love of her life Conwell Ward Jr. and they were blessed with 75 years...
Katherine Mae Lewellen
Dec 28, 2023
Katherine Mae “Kate” Lewellen, 94, of Rushville and formerly of New Lisbon, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1929 in Morehead, KY to the late Norman and Thelma Lucille (Johnson) Lewis. She retried from Wilbur Wright School where she worked in the cafeteria for many years. She also...
Wayne Jester
Dec 28, 2023
Wayne Jester finished his chores on Earth sooner than any of us expected or wanted. But he lived his “dash” to the fullest. He worked hard and when he set his mind to something, he got it done. He touched so many lives during his 54 years. He leaves behind a legacy and imprint for so many to live by....
Joe C. Fraley
Dec 27, 2023
Joe C. Fraley, 62, began his life on March 2, 1961 Morehead, Ky, and passed away on December 27, 2023 in Muncie, Indiana. He was born to the late Fred and Arlene (Gulley) Fraley and is preceded in death by his stepmother Edith Fraley, brothers Larry, Bobby, Steve Fraley: his sister Jana Fraley; step-sister Debbi Land; nephew Darrell Fraley and...
Jerry Lee Garner
Dec 27, 2023
Jerry Lee Garner, 68, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident this past July. He was born July 13, 1955 in Albany, KY, a son of the late Odell and Opal (Cross) Garner. A man who never met a stranger, lovingly known as...
Kimberly L. (Gray) Sheean
Dec 27, 2023
Kimberly L. “Kim” (Gray) Sheean, 67, a resident of Avon passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023 at IU Methodist Hospital. She was born November 17, 1956 in Bloomington to the late Louis and Phyllis (Thacker) Gray. Kim retired from St. Vincent Hospital as a registered nurse after 21 years of service. She had previously worked as a security guard for...
Bertha "Marie" Shrum
Dec 26, 2023
Bertha "Marie" Shrum, 94, of Modoc, Indiana peacefully crossed over Jordan to be with Jesus Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital after suffering a massive stroke seven days prior. Born January 19, 1929 in Tracy City, Tennessee to the late Pete and Abby (Coffelt) Nunley, in 1953 her and her husband Harley moved to Indiana. Marie was a...
Constance "Connie" L. Caudill
Dec 26, 2023
Constance “Connie” L. Caudill, 92, formerly of Knightstown passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born August 3, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Richard and Leona (Kirk) Williamson. Connie was a 1949 graduate of Knightstown High School. She married the love of her life, Charles Caudill Jr., on August 16, 1952 in...
Robert Gene Johnson
Dec 24, 2023
Robert Gene Johnson, 94, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born February 18, 1929 in Knightstown to the late Carl A. and Mary M. (Tice) Johnson. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Knightstown Christian Church and Knightstown American...
Freda S. Brock
Dec 23, 2023
Freda S. Brock, 89, of Greenfield passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born December 4, 1934 in Scarbro, West Virginia to the late Orvin and Anna (Aliff) Scarbro. Freda was a devout Christian and had a strong faith in God. She attended Calvary Tabernacle in Indianapolis for 31 years and currently a member of...
Bobby Earl Bowman
Dec 23, 2023
Bobby Earl Bowman, a resident of New Castle, Indiana died on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born on November 21, 1927 in Boone County, Indiana, a son of the late Mark and Georgia Bowman. He was married to Margaret Ann Yates on September 4, 1949. They enjoyed their travels together. His wife Margaret, daughter...
Miriam Brown
Dec 23, 2023
On December 23rd, 2023, Miriam Brown shed her earthly pain and made a graceful exit, surrounded by love. Miriam was a graduate of Ball State University and was a registered Dietitian. She was active in the American Dietetic Association and Altrusa for many years. After retiring, she remained active with her local WIC chapter, working to educate mothers about good...
Dottie D. Holmes
Dec 21, 2023
Dottie D. Holmes, 84, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 following an extended illness. She was born June 11, 1939 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Sherman and Bonnie (Atkinson) Catron. Always giving and loving, Dottie was good-hearted and her oldest daughter says, “She was my Mom, but also my best friend.” A wonderful Mom and Grandma,...
David C. Newman
Dec 21, 2023
David C. Newman, 80, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 19, 1943, in New Castle to the late Kem and Janavieve (Davis) Newman. On May 5, 1961, David married Debbie Koontz and were married for 55 years. David loved his family and was Godly man whom will be dearly...
Everett "Duce" Ray Upchurch
Dec 19, 2023
Everett “Duce” Ray Upchurch, 99, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at The Willows of New Castle. He was born on October 1, 1924 in Albany, KY, one of nine children, born to the late Ted and Eulas Upchurch. Humble, honest, provider, caregiver, intelligent, storyteller, home builder, farmer and a strong desire to make others happy...
Patricia Platts
Dec 19, 2023
Patricia Platts, 90, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Addison Place. She was born August 20, 1933 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Thomas R. and Alice (Proctor) Killey. Pat was a 1951 graduate of New Castle High School and married the love of her life, Donald Platts, on June 14, 1952. She was a...
Patricia Ann Dick
Dec 18, 2023
Patricia Ann Dick, 83, of New Castle passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1940 in Anderson to the late Irving and Edna (Trueblood) Hanson. Pat was self-employed as a beautician and previously worked as a teacher at Head Start. She was also employed as a QMA at Heritage House the New Castle...
Nancy Houchins
Dec 16, 2023
Nancy Houchins, 80, of Spiceland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at Hancock Regional Health. She was born August 11, 1943 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Dale and Edna (Flannigan) Ellis. A 1962 graduate of Lewisville High School, Nancy married Eddie Houchins the same year. Their union brought four children, and Nancy very much enjoyed being a wife, mother,...
Frederick C. Ford, Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
Frederick C. Ford, Jr., 89, a resident of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Waters of New Castle. He was born May 25, 1934 in New Castle to the late Frederick C. and Rosemond (Pride) Ford, Sr. Fred retired from ABB Corp (formerly Westinghouse) in Muncie in 1994 after over 30...
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...
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