Obituaries
Obituaries
Donald E. "Gene" Jenkins
Sep 1, 2021
Donald E. “Gene” Jenkins, 82, of New Castle went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born April 21, 1939 in Lucasville, Ohio, a son of the late German and Marie (Horsley) Jenkins. He retired as a heavy equipment machine operator in Columbus, OH after 45 years of service....
Mark Anthony Bartels
Aug 31, 2021
Mark Anthony Bartels, 60, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at his residence. He was born on August 10, 1961 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of late Jack and Janet (Luellen) Bartels. Mark's legacy will live on through his daughter, Amanda (Wayne) Williams of Greenfield; three grandchildren, Kinzie Ingermann, Kamryn Pew, and Chandler Williams all of...
Eric Chandler Teague
Aug 31, 2021
He fought a good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith… Eric Chandler Teague, 24, of Mooreland was welcomed home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born September 13, 1996 in Muncie, IN. A 2015 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, Eric was a three-sport athlete, playing baseball, basketball and tennis....
Bessie "Meemaw" Janes
Aug 30, 2021
Bessie “Meemaw” Janes, 88, of New Castle, passed away Monday, August 30 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 5, 1933 in Goose Creek, KY, the daughter of William and Sudie Grubb. Bessie was a loving woman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and “Big Meemaw” to her great-grandchildren. The most important thing in her life and...
Delores "Maxine" Wilson
Aug 29, 2021
Delores “Maxine” Wilson, 93, of Sulphur Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1927 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Henry Hunter and Beatrice Pearl (Cook) Carter. She was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High School. She retired from Shenandoah School...
Ruth Ann Fouts
Aug 29, 2021
Ruth Ann Fouts, 93, of Modoc passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 5, 1928 in Delaware County, Indiana, a daughter of the late James Ray and Claircie Faye (Benson) Driscoll. A homemaker, Ruth Ann graduated from Losantville High School. She was a past member of Eastern Star. Ruth Ann was a faithful and...
Mary Lou Koontz
Aug 28, 2021
Mary Lou Koontz, 94, a lifelong resident of Mooreland passed away Saturday August 28, 2021 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born on May 21, 1927 in Hagerstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Ressie (Clark) Kirby. Mary was retired from the Farmers State Bank, later known as First United Bank, in Mooreland as a bank teller from...
Lavon "Bonnie" Gross
Aug 27, 2021
Lavon “Bonnie” Gross, 84, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, August 27, 2021. She was born September 25, 1936 in Carthage, IN, a daughter of the late Delbert and Leola (Logan) Conley. A 1954 graduate of Carthage High School, Bonnie retired from Indiana Knitwear in Greenfield following over 30 years of service. She also, along...
E. Louise "Weesie" Hopkins
Aug 27, 2021
E. Louise “Weesie” Hopkins, 80, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 26, 1940 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Frank and Lula (Logan) Hamm. Louise attended Assembly of God and Spiceland Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, cooking and canning. Louise loved spending time with her...
Steven L. Hinshaw
Aug 27, 2021
Steven L. Hinshaw, 76 of New Castle fought the good fight and finished the race on Friday, August 27, 2021 at home. He fought a courageous battle that he ultimately won. He was born October 17, 1944 in Henry County, Indiana, the son of the late Lynn and Mildred M. (Lockridge) Hinshaw. Steve was proud to be a Mooreland Bobcat...
Paula Jo Goans
Aug 26, 2021
Paula Jo Goans, 67, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born January 30, 1954 in Albany, KY, a daughter of the late Robert P. and Mary Imogen (Cummings) Johnson. A 1972 graduate of Lebanon High School, Paula was a homemaker and enjoyed watching game shows, wrestling, Steve Harvey and Joel Osteen....
Steve Alan Zeilinga
Aug 22, 2021
Steve Alan Zeilinga, 63, of Carthage, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born May 26, 1958 in Indianapolis, the son of Edward and Velma (DeRee) Zeilinga. Steve served in the U.S. Army and presently worked in maintenance at IAF in Greenfield. He was an avid hunter and NASCAR fan. Steve was a well loved man and enjoyed...
Morris R. Smoot
Aug 21, 2021
Morris R. Smoot, 92, of Knightstown, stepped onto heaven’s shore Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Heritage House in New Castle. He was born April 28, 1929 in Grant City, the son of William and Faye (Carpenter) Smoot. Morris was a devout Christian and a self-employed carpenter, having changed many lives with the homes he built for them. He was active...
Luther "Gene" Cross
Aug 21, 2021
Luther “Gene” Cross, 73, of New Castle passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette following a brief illness. He was born July 18, 1948 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Delmer and Wilma (Hogan) Cross. Gene was a 1967 graduate of Blue River Valley High School and worked at Chrysler Corp. following 37 years of employment....
Paul J. Elam
Aug 21, 2021
Paul J. Elam, 66, of Carthage passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 28, 1954 in Wilmington, OH to the late Paul and Betty (Hamilton) Elam. Paul spent most of his life driving a dump truck and after 31 years of driving he retired from V&S Transport. He was a...
Sophia Wise
Aug 21, 2021
Sophia M. Wise, formerly of Fayetteville, WV, entered peacefully into eternity on August 21, 2021, in Whiteland, IN. She was 101. Sophia loved her family and regularly hosted the holiday gatherings. She enjoyed gardening, golfing, bowling, traveling, making crafts, crossword puzzles, reading, and poetry. She was a member of Homemakers, the Out to Lunch Bunch, and Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. She...
Russell J. Cope Jr.
Aug 20, 2021
Russell J. Cope, Jr, 30, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Indiana. He was born December 13, 1990 in York, Pennsylvania, a son of Russell J. Cope, Sr. and Victoria L. (Goins) Cope. He was a 2010 graduate of Shenandoah High School, where he was manger of the girl’s basketball team...
Randy H. Brewster
Aug 19, 2021
Randy H. Brewster, 68, of Straughn passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born November 22, 1952 in New Castle to the late Hollan H. and Eva Mae (Shelton) Brewster. Randy was a 1971 graduate of Blue River Valley High school and later went on to Covenant Foundation College and...
John L. Reno
Aug 19, 2021
John L. Reno, 63, of New Castle passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by family. He was born August 3, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana. John was the owner/operator of Reno’s Auto Salvage for 30 plus years. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, racing, and spending time with his grandchildren and family. He loved going to...
Shane Duvall
Aug 18, 2021
Shane F Duvall, 53, of Cambridge City passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his residence He was born July 28, 1968 in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Lawanna (Heath) Duvall. Shane leaves behind his brother, Shawn A. Duvall of Cambridge City; aunts, Linda (husband, Robert) Klingman of Richmond, Phyllis (late husband, Ralph) Denny of Anderson; an uncle, Rick (wife,...
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