- Larry R. Upchurch, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home. Larry was born on January 27, 1948 to Arthur and Glenna (Pyles) Upchurch. He graduated from New Castle High School and married Cassandra Stephen on December 21, 1968 in Rushville. Together they would raise their two children. Cassandra passed away in 2005.