Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty Jean Gaddis
Jan 26, 2021
Betty Jean Gaddis, 74, of New Castle died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. She was born May 16, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Keith and Cora (Todd) Pope. She was a 1964 graduate of Mt. Summit High School. Betty raised her children and worked a number of jobs, eventually retiring from...
John Daniel "Dan" Beck Jr.
Jan 25, 2021
John Daniel “Dan” Beck, Jr., 62, of Noblesville, IN passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville following an extended illness. He was born April 1, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, a son of Rev. John D. and Wanda M. (Coffey) Beck, Sr. A 1976 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle, Dan worked in...
Michael David Keith Jr.
Jan 25, 2021
Michael “Mike” David Keith, Jr. peacefully passed away due to some health issues at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Springdale, AR on January 25, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 4, 1978 in Richmond, IN. All those who knew him will remember he was larger than life with a BIG outgoing personality, his compassionate heart for all...
Jim "Beef" Rains
Jan 24, 2021
Jim “Beef” Rains, 57, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 24, 2021. He was born June 26, 1963 in New Castle to the late Bill and Ginger (Woodward) Rains. He was a 1981 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and attended Ball State University where he studied accounting. He worked at Ball Park Cards...
Judith Ann Spence
Jan 24, 2021
Judith “Judy” Ann Spence, 73, of Monticello, Kentucky and formerly of Carthage, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1947 in Rushville, Indiana to the late Caleb and Mary (Cox) Marsh. She was a 1965 graduate of Carthage High School and later worked for Jefferson Smurfit (Container Corp.) for 23 years before...
Richard "Dick" Lee Harding
Jan 22, 2021
Richard “Dick” Lee Harding, 74, of Knightstown, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville. He was born September 7, 1946 in New Castle, son of Leland and Ruth (Margison) Harding. Dick retired from Chrysler Corporation after 37 years of service and was a reserve officer for the Henry County Sheriff’s Dept. and Knightstown Police Dept....
David Earl Gray Sr.
Jan 22, 2021
David Earl Gray Sr. 80, of Orange City, Florida formerly of New Castle passed away January 22, 2021 at Central Florida Regional Hospital. He was born January 21, 1941 in New Castle to the late Raymond and Eva (Gordon) Gray. David grew up in New Castle where he attended Walter P. Chrysler High School, until he left to serve in...
Calvin "Buzz" Leonard Duff
Jan 21, 2021
Born at home in Roane County, Tennessee on April 17, 1935, Calvin “Buzz” Leonard Duff, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle following an extended illness. He graduated from Lincoln High School, the Wampus Cats, in Cambridge City, IN in 1953, and attended New Mexico Western State in Silver City,...
Phyllis Jean Bell
Jan 19, 2021
Phyllis Jean Bell was called to her eternal heavenly home on January 19th, 2021, while surrounded by loving family. Phyllis was born August 28th, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana, to Will and Mayme Bowman, the 4th of 5 children. She was 1947 graduate of Hagerstown High School, and attended Manchester College. On September 3rd, 1948, she married Walter Myron Bell. They...
Eston E. Dooley
Jan 19, 2021
Eston E. Dooley, 78, a resident of New Castle and formerly of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born August 24, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Paul and Lois L. (Nicoson) Dooley. Eston retired from Mt. Vernon Schools as mathematics, science and computer teacher after 36 years of service. He graduated...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie Kinsinger
Jan 18, 2021
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Kinsinger, 85, of New Castle passed away early Monday morning, January 18, 2021 at Stonebrooke in New Castle. She was born March 13, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Gaynell (Thomas) Griffin. She was a member of New Castle Friends Church for several years. Jackie had been employed at the New...
Loretta Halcomb
Jan 18, 2021
Loretta Halcomb, 94, of Knightstown passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Greenfield. She was born June 4, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elva and America (Lovins) Thompson. She attended Metamora School where she met her soon to be husband, Walker. She worked beside her husband on the farm. While he was...
JoEllen "Jody" L. Bell
Jan 16, 2021
JoEllen “Jody” L. Bell, 46, formerly of New Castle and currently of Williamston, SC passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born September 28, 1974 in Muncie to the late Mark McDonnell and Joyce (Chandler) McDonnell of Williamston, SC. She was a 1993 graduate of Blue River Valley High School. Jody’s hobby was her family, they were her life....
Beverly Sue Kovacs
Jan 16, 2021
Beverly Sue Kovacs fulfilled her life here on earth at 10:25 pm, January 16th, 2021. She was surrounded by her family as she transitioned peacefully to heaven. She lived most of her life in New Castle, Indiana, except for her last 4 1/2 years. Besides New Castle, she lived with her son and daughter before moving to assisted living at...
Plumie Alma Bell Kendall
Jan 15, 2021
Plumie Alma Bell Kendall, 89, of Hillsboro passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Heritage House. She was born August 17, 1931 in Bell Hill, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Luther and Flonnie (Fouste) Bell. Plumie was the oldest of seven children. She met the love of her life, Harold Leroy Kendall in 1955 when he was home for...
Leland T. Atkinson
Jan 13, 2021
Leland T. Atkinson, 95, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born September 3, 1925 in Clinton County, Kentucky to the late William J. and Edra E. (York) Atkinson. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II and has gone on two Honor Flights....
Jeanette Tabor
Jan 12, 2021
Jeanette Tabor, 86, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born October 23, 1934 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Cleff and Laura Jane (Jones) Madden. Jeanette was a 70 year member of Northside Church of God in New Castle where she taught Sunday school for many years. She...
Larry Leroy Bechtel
Jan 11, 2021
Larry Leroy Bechtel, 62, of Carthage, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Greenfield Healthcare Center. He was born September 7, 1958 in San Pedro, CA son of Lowell and Doris (McKeeman) Bechtel. Larry was an over the road truck driver for 35 years. He was raised a Methodist and attended church regularly in his younger years. Larry enjoyed cooking...
Lova Jean Poer
Jan 8, 2021
Lova Jean Poer, 89, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born April 22, 1931 in New Castle to the late Elbern and Pearl (Gregory) Denney. Jean was a member of First Baptist Church in New Castle. She was a homemaker for most of her life and was a...
Rev. Albert D. Oren
Jan 8, 2021
Rev. Albert D. Oren, 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. He was born August 25, 1940 in Farmland, IN, a son of the late Rev. Burley A. and Luella (Gillespie) Oren. Albert graduated from Monroe Central (Stoney Creek) in 1959 where he played basketball and baseball. His love for ministry began as a youth...
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