Obituaries

Obituaries

Judith A. Conley

Judith A. Conley

Jun 8, 2021

Judith A. Conley, 78, of New Castle went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born April 3, 1943 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Horace Paul and Helen Louise (Hudson) Himes. A 1961 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, she attended Ball State University. Judi...

William Jeffery Coffin

William Jeffery Coffin

Jun 7, 2021

William Jeffery Coffin, 43, of Knightstown, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1977 in Indianapolis, the son of William David and Barbara Jo (Walters) Coffin. Jeffery had worked at Keihin in Greenfield for 23 years. He enjoyed hunting and archery and was a staff shooter at Highsmith Archery in Greenfield. In addition...

Linda Schultz Dunfield

Linda Schultz Dunfield

Jun 5, 2021

Linda Schultz Dunfield, 73, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 5, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. Linda was born January 7, 1948, in Houston, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Imogene Schultz. She went to elementary and high school in Houston and was in the graduating class of 1966. She...

William Jeffrey Van Arsdol

William Jeffrey Van Arsdol

Jun 4, 2021

William Jeffrey Van Arsdol (Jeff), 77, of New Castle, IN, died on June 4, 2021, after a prolonged battle with dementia. He married Mary Beth Van Arsdol on October 9, 1965 after graduating from Mt. summit a high School and then Purdue with a B.S. in agricultural and mathematics. They spent most of their lives together in New Castle. Jeff,...

Shirley Noreen Shafer

Shirley Noreen Shafer

Jun 3, 2021

Shirley Noreen Shafer, 83, of New Castle passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 23, 1938 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late George and Helen (Miller) Hopkins. She was a longtime secretary of attendance and secretary to the guidance counselors at the New Castle Middle School. She was loved by everyone...

Shirley Rose "Nana" (Lawson) Decker

Shirley Rose "Nana" (Lawson) Decker

Jun 3, 2021

Shirley Rose “Nana” (Lawson) Decker, age 75 passed away on Thursday morning, June 3, 2021 surrounded by her loving family and friends at Henry County Community Health. She was born November 12, 1945 in Hyden Kentucky, the daughter of Chester and Vera (Singleton) Lawson. She was employed at The Courier-Times as a proof reader and was a substitute teacher for...

Dixie L Jones-Murray

Dixie L Jones-Murray

Jun 2, 2021

Dixie L. Jones-Murray, 80, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born May 14, 1941 in Knightstown, IN. Dixie served for 8 years in the U.S. Army, serving a non-combative duty during Vietnam. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Columbia University when she was in her 40’s. She and her husband, William Murray owned and...

Virgil L. Nasby

Virgil L. Nasby

Jun 2, 2021

Virgil L. Nasby, 88, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Golden Living Center Brandywine. He was born March 10, 1933 in Prairie Elk, Montana, the son of Sigurd Knutson and Velma Lee (Taylor) Nasby. Virgil served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He loved operating heavy equipment. Virgil and Irma owned and operated Nasby Excavating...

John Elliott "Jack" Miller

John Elliott "Jack" Miller

Jun 1, 2021

John Elliott “Jack” Miller of Shirley, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 1, 2021. He was 90. Jack was born August 16, 1930 on the family farm north of Shirley to Nellie Hazel (Elliott) Miller and John Franklin Miller. He lived just north of Shirley his entire life. Jack, who retired from Delco Remy Division of...

Carolyn "Kay" Roseberry

Carolyn "Kay" Roseberry

Jun 1, 2021

Carolyn J. “Kay” Roseberry, 85, of Anderson, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born June 3, 1935 in Lapel the daughter of Ray and Lucille (Cast) Lewis. Kay graduated from Lapel High School in 1953 where she was a cheerleader and in band. She worked at Brockway Glass and Western Electric. She met...

Joyce D. Wood

Joyce D. Wood

May 31, 2021

Joyce D. Wood, 71, of New Castle passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born April 17, 1950 in Brandy Keg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James and Betty (Prater) Baker. Joyce was a very loving person. She had a great love for her daughters and her family and friends. If she...

Bradley Wayne Skinner

Bradley Wayne Skinner

May 31, 2021

Bradley Wayne Skinner, 38, of Shirley, passed away on Monday May 31, 2021. He was born on June 18, 1982 in New Castle, to the late Wayne and Glenna (Riggs) Skinner. Bradley was known to many as the comeback kid, out living his illness for many more years than was expected. He was always smiling and would get excited to...

Brenda Butler

Brenda Butler

May 31, 2021

Brenda Butler, 62, of Indianapolis and formerly of Spiceland, passed away May 31, 2021 at her home. She was born July 18, 1958 to the late Richard and Patricia (Bell) Butler. She was employed at the Indiana School for the Deaf for many years. Brenda was an advocate for American Sign Language and a member of the Indiana Deaf Club....

Connie Sue Acton

Connie Sue Acton

May 29, 2021

Connie Sue Acton, 63, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 5, 1958 in Denver, Colorado, a daughter of the late James A. and Berneda Rose (Bryson) Young, Sr. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Wyandot, Michigan. She had worked at Skyview Drive-in & Village Pantry. Connie enjoyed...

Ruby Evelyn Orr

Ruby Evelyn Orr

May 27, 2021

Ruby Evelyn Orr, 94, of Middletown and Sulphur Springs passed away Thursday morning May 27, 2021 at the Signature of Muncie. She was born June 21, 1926 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Perry “P Jack” G. and Claire B. (Guffey) Catron. She managed the Sale Barn Restaurant as well as Ruby’s Rest in Greensboro. Ruby was a...

Russell E. Dicken

Russell E. Dicken

May 24, 2021

***PLEASE NOTICE LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO POSSIBLE INCLEMENT WEATHER. Services will now be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 28 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Russell E. Dicken, 85, of New Castle, was reunited with his wife, Jan on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born January 2, 1936 in New Castle, to the late James T. and...

Ray E. Gurley

Ray E. Gurley

May 23, 2021

Ray E. Gurley, 90, of Brownsburg passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Brownsburg Healthcare Center. He was born August 1, 1930 in Carthage to the late Edgar and Ethyl (Loomis) Gurley. Ray graduated from Mays High School in 1948 and joined the U.S. Air Force, serving four years during the Korean Conflict. He was a farmer and also worked...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hope Bunner

Elizabeth "Betty" Hope Bunner

May 23, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Hope Powell Bunner departed peacefully from this Earth after living a deeply fulfilling life for 101 years. She was born on February 17, 1920 on their farm near Amboy Indiana to Merle and Bessie Powell. Her parents gave her the middle name of Hope, after they had endured the painful loss of three boys born in the years...

Lewis "Lee" Hoyt

Lewis "Lee" Hoyt

May 22, 2021

Lewis “Lee” Hoyt, 80, of Knightstown and formerly of Indianapolis, IN whom passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born on January 19, 1941 in Guthrie Center, IA, a son of the late Floyd and Genevieve (Holmes) Hoyt. Lee retired from Elliott-Williams in Indianapolis following approximately 40 years of service. He was employed as management for...

Linda Susan Davis

Linda Susan Davis

May 20, 2021

Linda Susan Davis, 71, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born December 28, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Philip and Martha (Fatzinger) Perry. She was a 1968 graduate at Walter P. Chrysler High School where she was a member of the BPA and active in the...

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