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Roger Neideffer Bales (7/14/2024) - Roger Neideffer Bales was born on September 8, 1953 in New Castle, Indiana. He went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 10, 2024 with family and close friends by his side. He was an honest man, a down to earth, no frills, just get ‘er done kind of guy. He was intelligent, creative, […]
Victoria Jo (Isenhart) Foley (7/14/2024) - Victoria Jo Foley (Isenhart), affectionately known by many as Vicki Jo, passed away on July 12, 2014, in Richmond, Indiana at age 76. Born on View full obituary
Dale E. Beck (7/13/2024) - Dale E. Beck, 67, of Franklin County, passed away Thursday morning, July 11, 2024 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, Indiana. He was born February 8, 1957 in Wayne County, one of five children of Clinton and Joan Railsback Beck. That same year, he moved with his family to a farm in Franklin County and […]Opal McQueen (7/13/2024) - NEW CASTLE- Opal Kay ”Free” Kendall McQueen was born on March 18, 1944 in Ashland, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Hucy Phillip Free, Sr. and Eva “Lamberson” Ward Free New. Opal gained her wings on July 12, 2024 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. […]
Robert L. “Bud” King (7/12/2024) - Robert L. “Bud” King passed away on Thursday July 11, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born in Carthage to Fred and Rachel View full obituary
Laura Marie Platts (7/12/2024) - Laura Marie Platts, 70, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Morristown Manor after a courageous fight. She was born August 19, 1953 at Henry County Hospital the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Killey) Platts. Laura was a 1971 Chrysler High School graduate. She was a stay at home mom for the first 6 or […]
John Brandt (7/12/2024) - John Brandt, 86, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home. He was born June 27, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Edward B. & Borghild (Syverson) Brandt.David Feemster (7/12/2024) - David Mark Feemster, 72, passed away Thursday afternoon July 11th, 2024, at his home in Cambridge City, with his loved ones by his side. Mark was born in Richmond, Indiana, to David A. and Ruth (Chapman) Feemster on July 18th, 1951. Mark grew up in Cambridge City, playing catcher on Stewart’s little league team and […]
Nevada June Mullins (7/12/2024) - Nevada June Mullins, 78, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her residence in Laurel. A daughter of Chester Burch and Florence Crawley, Nevada was born June 10, 1946 in Connersville. In 1965, Nevada married James E. Mullins. Mr. Mullins passed away on February 10, 2004. Nevada was a […]
Rick Grider (7/12/2024) - Rick Grider, 58, of Spiceland passed away on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. He was born August 18th, 1965 in New Castle, Indiana. Rick is the son of the late Mildred Sue (Hicks) Grider, and Johnnie Lee Grider. Rick was a 1984 Graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He was employed with SES Environmental, based […]
Michael Piercy (7/12/2024) - Michael Piercy, 43, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Monday July 8, 2024, in Anderson at ST. Vincent Hospital. He was born December 4, 1980, in New Castle to the late Paul Piercy & Barbara Hughes. There will be no services at this time. Rose City Funeral Home directors and staff are honored to serve […]Chinnita E. Turner (7/12/2024) - Chinnita E. Turner, 80, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on July 9, 2024. She was born August 29, 1943 in Muncie, Indiana to the late View full obituary
Chinnita E. Turner (7/12/2024) - Chinnita E. Turner, 80, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on July 9, 2024. She was born August 29, 1943 in Muncie, Indiana to the late View full obituary
Kimberly Lynn Wybiral (7/11/2024) - Kimberly Lynn Wybiral, 45, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born December 26, 1978 in New Castle to David L. Wybiral and Constance Ann (Wayne) Cash. Kim was a vibrant individual who graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1996. She had a zest for […]
Karen White (7/11/2024) - Karen Marie White, age 51, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Born on July 13, 1972, at Grissom Air Force Base, Bunker Hill, Indiana. The daughter of Christine and Harvey Robbins. Karen was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Karen is survived by her […]
Richard E. Rice (7/11/2024) - Richard Eugene Rice, 60, of Lynn, Indiana, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, surrounded by those he loved most in this world. Rich was born on January 13, 1964, son of the late Richard and Alice Rice, the 4th of 6 children. He graduated from Union High School and lived […]
JoAnna Cory (7/11/2024) - JoAnna Cory, 75, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday July 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 9, 1948, in New Castle to the late Edwin & Louiza (VanBerchalaar) Sloan. In honoring JoAnna’s’s wishes, there will be no services. Rose City Funeral Home directors and staff are honored […]
Belva Jean Fleming (7/11/2024) - Belva Jean (McClure) Fleming died Saturday, July 6, 2024 at The Willows of New Castle. She was born June 25, 1931 to Chester and Ethyl McClure. Belva was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School. On May 25, 1950, she married Richard Fleming and they later had 3 sons. Her family would describe her as […]
Carolyn J. Terry (7/11/2024) - Carolyn Joyce Terry, 77, of Middletown passed away on Wednesday July 10, 2024 at the Waters of Middletown. She was born on September 14, 1946 in Lowden County, TN to the late Edwin and Agnes (Pass) Powers. She was a 1964 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. Carolyn worked for the State Hospital in […]
Leonard LeSueur (7/11/2024) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Jr LeSueur, better known as Leo. He was born November 29, 1976, and View full obituary
Tonya Lynn Whiteside (7/10/2024) - Tonya Lynn Whiteside of Greensburg, IN, passed away in Columbus, IN due to injuries from an auto accident on July 2, 2024, at the age View full obituary
Timothy Grewe (7/10/2024) - Timothy A. Grewe, 58, of Dayton and formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on July 8, 2024 at home. He was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 6, 1966 to Benjamin A. and Bonnie J. (Craig) Grewe. Tim grew up in Cambridge City and was a 1984 graduate of Lincoln High School and attended […]
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Edwards (7/10/2024) - Kenneth “Kenny” Edwards, 91, of New Castle, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Henry Community Health. He was born January 10, 1933, in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Leo & Hattie (Denney) Edwards. Kenny proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Baltimore during the Korean conflict. He married the […]
Wyatt Twins (7/10/2024) - Jesus said, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Infant twins of Coleman and Morgan (Fleming) Wyatt of Lewisville were stillborn at Hancock Regional Hospital on Friday, July 5, 2024. In addition to their parents, they leave a brother, Connor of Lewisville; maternal […]
Barbara H. Cook (7/10/2024) - Barbara Helen Cook, 85, of Modoc, died Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Signature Health Care, Muncie, where she had recently resided. She was born in Wayne County on February 11, 1939 to Albert and Pauline (Coffin) Swaim and lived most of her life in the Modoc area. Barbara was a long time employee of Union […]Otis Taylor (7/9/2024) - LIBERTY- Otis Eugene Taylor, 68, passed away Sunday July 7, 2024 at his home in Liberty, Indiana. Otis was born in Tennessee on April 10, 1956. He grew up in the Cambridge City community and attended Lincoln High School. He worked sixteen years as a foreman for Asplundh Tree Service and also held jobs as […]
Barbara Ruth Rogers (7/9/2024) - Barbara Ruth Rogers, 83, of Laurel passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at University Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. One of five children of Charles and Geneve Hackworth Johnson, Barbara was born in Waco, Kentucky on November 6, 1940 and graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1958. On September 3, 1960, Barbara married Jon […]