Obituaries

Jul 17, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Knapp, 69, of Hope, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on September 18, 1956 in Marion County, Debbie was the daughter of Newton and Carolyn Mann Hodge. She married Dennis Knapp on November 29, 1975.

Before retirement, Debbie had been employed as a dietary aide at Miller’s Merry Manor in...

Jul 8, 2026

Anna Maye Swift Couch, 88, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born on February 23, 1938 in Bartholomew County, Anna was the daughter of Dewey and Eliza Jane Cook Swift. She retired from Dolly Madison Bakery after being employed for many years.

She was a member of Revival Full Gospel Tabernacle in Clifford and had...

Jul 1, 2026

Cathy Jo Hopkins, 69 of Hope passed away Wednesday July 1 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Born May 27, 1957 in Columbus she was the daughter of Roy and Margaret Ferguson. She married David Hopkins and he survives

Other survivors include daughter, Brandi Jo Jesse of Arizona; daughter in law Amber Hopkins of Hope; grandchildren, Rachael Hopkins, Brooke...

Jun 26, 2026

Sandra S. Gilliland, of Hope, age 88 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26th, 2026 at Silver Oaks surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born on October 10th, 1937 on the family farm. She was the first born to Albert and Helen Schaefer.

She married her lifelong love Robert (Bob) Gilliland on October 8th, 1955 and they were happily married for 67...

Jun 21, 2026

 Clyde Edward "Ed" Dailey, 79, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his home.

 Ed was born on November 5, 1946 in Marion, Indiana. He was the son of Homer Uriah and Dorothy Faith Heilman Dailey. He married Diana Hedrick on January 9, 2017. Before retirement, Ed had been employed at Cummins Engine Company. 

 He attended Cincinnati Bible College,...

Jun 8, 2026

Anna Mae "Granny" Shaw, 101, of Flat Rock, passed away on June 8, 2026 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. For the past two years, she had made her home at The Willows of Shelbyville, where she received compassionate care and kindness from the staff.

Born on December 3, 1924, she was the daughter of Columbus and Alta Hawkins West. She married...

May 25, 2026

 In the early morning hours of May 25, 2026, when the angels sing, the soul of Georgia Aileen Frady Wright went home to be with her Saviour. She was born in Clintwood, Virginia on January 18, 1936 to George and Della (Hill) Hale. Over the years, her family moved into Kentucky, where she met and married Clifford F. Frady on...

May 12, 2026

Cheryl (Cheri) Jean Drake, 76, was called home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of May 12th. Cheri passed with family by her side and in her home, just as she wanted.

Born March 3, 1950, Cheri was the daughter of Donald Edwin Alvis and Jean Lois Stockment. On January 10, 1971, she married Dale...

May 7, 2026

William “Bill” Robert Compton Jr. entered heaven’s gates on May 7th, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Bill was born December 20th, 1961, in Columbus, Indiana, to William Robert Compton Sr. and Leola (Zeigler) Compton. He was the fifth of six children. Bill was born and raised in Petersville with his three brothers and two sisters. He graduated...

May 5, 2026

Earl Davis Ellis, 82, of Needham, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his daughter’s home.

Born on April 6, 1944 in Louisville, KY, Earl was the son of Orville Ellis and Ruby Burton Carter. Before retirement, Earl was an Over-the-Road truck driver. Earl served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. While in...

May 2, 2026

John Robert Beeker, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026 surrounded by his family, in Hope, Indiana.

He was born at home on October 20, 1938, on the family farm outside of St. Louis Crossing, Indiana, to John Robert, Sr. and Ruth (Guthrie) Beeker.

John graduated from Clifford High School in 1956 and went straight into...

Apr 23, 2026

Mark A. "Pappy" Metcalf, 63, of Hope, passed away on April 23, 2026 at Franciscan Health. 

Born on January 20, 1963, in Columbus, IN, Mark was the son of Rusty Burton and Estelle McKenney Metcalf. He spent many years employed as a fabricator. 

Mark often enjoyed riding his bicycle and was known to show his impressive wheelies around the town square. Mark...

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...