Obituaries
Obituaries
Dorothy Evelyn Wood
Mar 13, 2020
Dorothy Evelyn Wood, 95, of New Castle passed away March 13, 2020. She was born December 5, 1924 in Sulphur Springs, IN to the late William R. and Anna Cecil (Hunt) White. She graduated from Sulpher Springs High School in 1942. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, sewing, being a homemaker and volunteering at the Greensboro Methodist Church. She was very proud of...
Garnett Blake Hodson
Mar 12, 2020
Garnett Blake Hodson, 89, of rural Shirley passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born August 28, 1930 in Henry County, son of the late Clyde and Ruth (Blake) Hodson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served mainly in Germany. His biggest joys were being a lifelong farmer and...
Verle Eugene "Gene" Foster
Mar 12, 2020
Verle Eugene “Gene” Foster, 85, of Knightstown, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Heritage House in New Castle. Born Chicago, IL, July 28th, 1934. Graduate of Ball State University B.S. and M.A. degree and post graduate work. Member Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Attended Tom Brown Tracking, Nature and Wilderness Survival School. Member of Tracker's Association. Native American Studies, history,...
Donnie McCorkle
Mar 12, 2020
Donnie McCorkle, 62, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on Thursday, March 12, 2020, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was born June 22, 1957 to James C. and Ruby J. McCorkle. He was a 1975 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He was employed by Guide Lamp in Anderson Indiana for...
Brenda Ann Flack
Mar 10, 2020
Brenda Ann Flack, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born November 5, 1940 in New Castle, Indiana to Earl and Elizabeth F. (Dickison) Griffith. She was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Stephen Griffith. Brenda was a 1958 graduate of New...
Mary Swoveland
Mar 10, 2020
Mary Swoveland, 89, of Losantville, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Walter A. and Savauda (McClurg) Rush. She worked at Windy Acres Doll Hospital and Museum for many years. Mary was past president of International Doll Makers Association, 59 year member of OES,...
Dr. Cloyd L. Dye Jr, M.D.
Mar 10, 2020
Dr. Cloyd L. Dye Jr., 87, of Mt. Summit, passed away March 10, 2020 at Henry County Community Health. He was born February 17, 1933 in Warsaw, IN to the late Cloyd L. and Ethel (Creighton) Dye Sr. Cloyd was a 56 year member of the Mt. Summit Christian Church where he served as Elder, Sunday school teacher, and board...
Stephen G. "Steve" Jones
Mar 9, 2020
Stephen G. “Steve” Jones, 70, of New Castle, entered into the arms of his creator after a hard day’s work, doing what he enjoyed on Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born September 1, 1949 in New Castle, a son of the late Willard and Wilma (Fannin) Jones Laird. Steve was a 1967 graduate of Lake Central High School in...
Nettie F. Michelson
Mar 8, 2020
Nettie F. (Thrasher) Michelson, 90, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle following an extended illness. She was born November 28, 1929 in New Castle, a daughter of the late James Virgil and Artie (Smith) Thrasher. Nettie was employed in different roles in the nursing field; hospitals, nursing homes and physician’s...
Jerry Wayne Miller
Mar 7, 2020
Jerry Wayne Miller, 75, of Knightstown passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Rush Memorial Hospital. He was born September 29, 1944 in Jeffersonville to the late Ed and Helen (Wells) Miller of Spiceland. Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Ball State University where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and Blue Key Honorary Society....
Thelma L. Gossage
Mar 7, 2020
Thelma L. (Jackson) Gossage, 80, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her home. She was born September 11, 1939 in Elwood, IN to the late Ralph Raymond and Gladys May (Minniear) Jackson, Sr. Thelma had been employed at Memorial Park as a Ranger and also at Becker Bros. Master Market for many years. A...
Frank "Lou" Louis Kiser Jr.
Mar 6, 2020
Mr. Frank Louis Kiser Jr. "Lou" passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Morristown Senior Living. He was born on March 10, 1932 in Maxwell, Indiana, to the late Frank and Chloe Elizabeth (Cooper) Kiser. Lou lived there most of his life before moving to Knightstown in 1989. He graduated from Maxwell High School in 1951. He will...
Juanita L. Hammond
Mar 6, 2020
Juanita L. Hammond, 92, of New Castle passed from this life on March 6, 2020 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born June 14, 1927 in Indianapolis to Orville and Opal (Barrett) Bright. An employee of The Kroger Company for more than 27 years, she retired early to a life of gardening and sewing. Juanita was a former member...
James E "Jim" Miller
Mar 4, 2020
James E. “Jim” Miller, 87, of New Castle and formerly of Albany, Indiana passed away Wednesday March 4, 2020. He was born November 14, 1932 in Henry County to the late Clessie and Edna (Stohler) Miller. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean era. He was a member of the New Lisbon Christian...
Dorsie R. Emerson
Mar 3, 2020
Dorsie R. Emerson, 83, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 19, 1936 in French Lick, WV. Dorsie retired from Brooks Foods in Mt. Summit and also worked for the YMCA and the Salvation Army. He was a member of Open Arms Church in New Castle. Dorsie enjoyed Cincinnati Reds...
Wilbur Williams
Mar 1, 2020
Wilbur Williams, age 93, of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Hickory Creek in New Castle. Wilbur was born May 14, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana the son of Jeff and Annie Lou (Spears) Williams. He attended schools in Richmond. Wilbur married Wilma Carol Myers on January 29, 1949 in New Castle by Rev. Samuel Criss. Wilbur was...
Dean "Beaver" VanSlyke
Feb 28, 2020
***PLEASE SEE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THE VISITATION AND SERVICE*** Dean “Beaver” VanSlyke, Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly in his home Friday, February 28, 2020. He was born February 13, 1963 in Bloomington, the son of W. Dean and Wanda (Owings) VanSlyke Sr. A 1981 graduate of Mooresville High School, he held several positions in Medical Warehousing in Bloomington. He...
Margaret Elizabeth Fowler
Feb 26, 2020
Margaret E. Fowler, 97, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born May 10, 1922 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Homer and Molly (Polston) Shelton. Margaret was a life member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed shopping, walking, working in the yard, mainly flower...
Dorothy Lou Phillips
Feb 24, 2020
Dorothy Lou Phillips, 91, of New Castle passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at her home. She was born March 19, 1929 in Greenfield. She was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High School and graduated from IVY Tech Nursing program in the early 80’s. Dorothy worked for Henry County Memorial Hospital, Indiana Bell, Chrysler Corp. and the New Castle...
Janna K. Turner
Feb 22, 2020
Janna Turner, 58, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born in New Castle, Indiana to Garry and Janet Sharp. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Tim Turner; sons, Josh Miller (Shannon) and Jeremy Miller (Katelynne); mother, Janet Welsh Brown (George); her beloved grandchildren, Mavrick, Lennyn and Bobby; siblings, Shelly Kline...
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