Obituaries

Apr 17, 2026

Vicky Lyn Colson, 69, of Hartsville, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at her home.

Born on February 6, 1957 in St. Charles, MO, Vicky was the daughter of Robert and Elsie Hunt Koenig. Before retirement, she spent 17 years working as the Executive Director at Greentree Assisted Living.

Vicky enjoyed gardening, reading, shopping,...

Apr 2, 2026

Glenna Lou Busby (Parish), born April 21, 1942, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by the familiarity of a place she dedicated so much of her life to—Millers Merry Manor in Hope, Indiana. Glenna lived a life rooted in devotion—to her family, her faith, and her calling as a nurse. She spent the majority of her career at...

Mar 26, 2026

Hubert "Bert" Embry, Jr., 82, of Hope, Indiana, formerly of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed from this earthly life on March 26, 2026 in Columbus, Indiana.

Hubert was born at home in Horse Branch, Kentucky to Gertha Ferguson and Hubert Embry Sr. on July 3, 1943. He spent most of his childhood living in Kentucky and spent his...

Mar 22, 2026

Lyle Allen Stanton, age 61, passed away.

He was the son of Robert and Therese (Swift) Stanton and was born May 20, 1964 in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Lyle enjoyed fishing, attending concerts, watching football, especially the Colts, and found amusement in picking on his friends and family.

He is survived by brothers Raymond Stanton,...

Mar 20, 2026

Jerry Allen Gardner, 86, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the grace of our Lord.

Born on June 22, 1939, in Manilla, Indiana, he was the son of Lon Gardner and Margaret (Pitts) Gardner. Jerry was a quietly devoted follower of Christ, a loving husband...

Mar 10, 2026

Paul Raymond Bixler, 77, passed away on March 10, 2026.  He was born on April 6, 1948 in Columbus, Indiana to Thomas G. and Marjorie M. (Adams) Bixler.

He was a 1966 graduate of Columbus High School and was employed by Cummins, Inc. for 30 years.

Paul grew up on a farm near Hope, Indiana...

Feb 9, 2026

Cheryl D. Henderson, 82, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at The Belmont Health and Rehabilitation.

Born on September 1, 1943 in Columbus, Cheryl was the daughter of Francis M. and Wyvonne A. Oliver Loper. She married Dean A. Henderson on November 22, 1964.

Before retirement, Cheryl was employed as a supervisor...

Feb 8, 2026

Betty Jean Barrett, 62 of Greensburg passed away Sunday February 8, 2026 at Franciscan Health, Southport.

Born March 24, 1963 in Greensburg Betty was the daughter of Daniel "Dale" Tichenor and Jaunita "Faye" Powell Tichenor.  She married her high school sweetheart Tim Barrett July 18, 1982 and he survives.

Other survivors include, her mother Faye...

Feb 3, 2026

Michael Steven Gabriel passed from this life on Tuesday February 3, 2026 at Vivera Assisted Living facility surrounded by family and his favorite caregiver, Pat (Patty) at Vivera where he made his home after declining health battling cancer.

Steve, known as "Chumley" by the Hope community where he was a lifetime resident was born July 5, 1951...

Jan 25, 2026

Willis "Bill" Aaron Lorts Jr. passed away on January 25, 2026 in St. Louis, MO. He was born on February 17, 1928, son of Willis A. Lorts Sr. and Flora I. Jones.

Bill is survived by many cousins near the area of Hope, Indiana and numerous friends in St. Louis, MO. He was a graduate of Washington...

Jan 24, 2026

Forrest Jeffrey (Jeff) Whittington, 66, of Hope, Indiana passed away peacefully around 10:15 a.m. on January 24th, 2026, with his wife by his side. Jeff was born on February 5th, 1959 in Columbus, Indiana to Richard (Dick) and Shirley Whittington. He was raised in Hope, Indiana. Jeff is survived by Vicky Whittington (wife); Rhett Whittington and Rhakalee Eversole (children);...

Jan 23, 2026

Margaret Collene Rominger, 96 of Hope, Indiana, passed away on January 23, 2026.  She was born on March 19, 1929, in Princeton, Indiana, to Walter and Viola Reed, and was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Susie Reed.

On June 21, 1947, Margaret married Robert (Bob) E. Rominger, who preceded her in death after 51 years of marriage.  ...

Jan 23, 2026

Janice L. McMahan, 87, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Hickory Creek at Columbus.

Born on September 8, 1938 in Osgood, IN, Janice was the daughter of Robert and Alice Myer Eulitt. She received her Masters degree in education and spent most of her life teaching. She retired from Hauser High School and...

Jan 21, 2026

James "Jim" Baker, 79, of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Compass Park Masonic Home in Franklin.

Born on June 16, 1946 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Jim was the son of Jack P. and Mary Lee Coffey Baker. He married Linda Murray on July 12, 1969 and she preceded him in death on March 27,...

Jan 21, 2026

Margaret J. Moore, 73, of Hope, passed away on January 21, 2026 at her home.

Born on August 28, 1952 in Columbus, Margaret was the daughter of Dan W. Moore, Sr. and Mary Jo Grider Moore.

Margaret retired from working in environmental services at Columbus Regional Hospital after 25 years.

She was an...

Jan 20, 2026

Helen Irene (Andrews) Wallace, 96, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana inpatient facility surrounded by her loving family. Born December 6, 1929, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Ora and Jenne Mabel Andrews- Lewellen. She was a graduate of Saint Louis Crossing Elementary School and a 1946 graduate of...

Jan 13, 2026

Rita D. Hull, 82, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on August 26, 1943 in Shelbyville, Rita was the daughter of Russell and Jean Fisher Pettit. She married Thomas Hull on May 29, 1963, and he preceded her in death on July 31, 2025.

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Jan 13, 2026

Charles Dwayne Lund, Jr., 61, of Columbus passed away January 13, 2026. Born December 4, 1964 in Pequot Lakes, MN, he was the son of Charles D. Lund Sr. and Sharon M. Hannahs Smith. Charles is survived by siblings, Jeff Lund of Columbus, Debra Dampier (Joe Bell) of Columbus, and Shawna M. ( Stephen) Harnden of Oregan; nieces, Cristen...

Jan 11, 2026

Regina K. "Jeannie" Goldsmith, 71 of Clifford passed away Sunday January 11, 2026 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born April 14, 1954 in Bartholomew County she was the daughter of Lawrence A. and Minnie Louise Henderson Burton.

Jeannie's past employments were Alma Plastics, Flat Rock Haw Creek School system at Cross Cliff Elementary School and she...

Dec 30, 2025

Carol D. Hoy Romine, 73, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Community Hospital South.

Born on September 5, 1952 in Columbus, Carol was the daughter of Clyde and Kathryn McCory Hoy. She married Mark Romine on September 22, 1973.

Carol earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University and master's degree from...