Obituaries

Sep 10, 2023

Richard Thayer Keller was born in Columbus, IN on September 28, 1961.  Richard was the first born of Glen Stanley Keller and Carol Jane Thayer Keller.

Richard was a graduate of Hauser High School class of 1979. While in high school Richard played baseball; was a cheerleader; and since his dad was the principal, he became the...

Sep 8, 2023

Gary Lee Hill, of Columbus, died peacefully on September 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old, born August 18, 1937 in Lincoln, Nebraska to George and Thelma (McCoy) Hill. He married Joyce (Gallert) Hill on August 30, 1959, celebrating 64 wonderful years together. She survives.

Gary was a man...

Sep 8, 2023

Eleanor J. (Titus) Settle passed away at home at 8:45PM, on September 8, 2023. She was 84 years old. Born on January 28, 1939, to Oren E. Titus and Reba Reed Titus, she was the oldest of 4 children. She is survived by her sister Joyce Titus Meier and brother Daniel Titus. Her brother, Ken, preceded her in death....

Sep 7, 2023

Tammie Jo Enstrom, 53, of Edinburgh, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Born on July 18, 1970 in Indianapolis, Tammie was the daughter of John and Mary Gearhart Enstrom.

Tammie was employed at Cummins as a database administrator. She attended Grace Assembly of God in Greenwood.

Tammie was the sparkle in anyone's...

Sep 1, 2023

Janie Nasby, 87, of Columbus, passed peacefully at home on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by family.

Born on June 9, 1936 in Columbus, Janie was the daughter of Arthur and Goldie Marie Whittington Dobbs. She grew up mostly in Columbus and also lived in Westport, graduating from Sandcreek High School.  She married Maxwell Nasby on September...

Aug 16, 2023

Mary "Pokie" Laudick, of Hope, passed away on August 16, 2023 at her home after a lengthy battle with ALS.

Born on April 16 in Cincinnati Ohio, Pokie was the daughter of Chester Lonaker and Roberta Cecil Vaughn.

Pokie was a beautician and owned her own hair salon on Washington Street in Columbus.

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Aug 9, 2023

Charles Lester Caldwell, 76, of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Columbus Regional Health.

Born on December 25, 1946 in Bartholomew County, he was the son of Lester and Hattie Mae Rush Caldwell.  He married Edna Henderson on May 25, 1969, and she survives.

Charles retired from Dorel Industries.

He...

Jul 23, 2023

Arthur R. Hadley, 79, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born on June 17, 1944 in San Antonio, TX, Arthur was the son of Arthur and Audrey Barrett Hadley. He married Wanda Alford on March 19, 1944, and she preceded him in death on June 20, 2015. Arthur served in...

Jul 5, 2023

Jack Aaron Nolting, 89, of Columbus, passed away July 5, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Jack was born on September 23, 1933, in Clifford, he was the son of Alva and Kathryn (Newton) Nolting.

On June 2nd, Jack married Sandra Toothman, which whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

Jack...

Jun 21, 2023

Ronald Dean Beeker, 83, of St. Louis Crossing passed away Wednesday June 21, 2023 at his home.

Born March 5, 1940 in St. Louis Crossing he was the son of John Robert and Ruth P. Gutherie Beeker.  He married Beverly Jean Gruhl and she preceded him in death on September 27, 2018.

Dean retired from...

Jun 20, 2023

Robert "Bob" L. Gilliland of Hope, IN passed away June 20th, 2023 at Silver Oaks surrounded by his wife and children. Bob was born January 9th, 1934 to Ernest and Culla Gilliland and resided in Hartsville, IN until he left for the United States Army in 1952. He was a proud Korean War Vet.

Bob and Sandra...

Jun 11, 2023

Daniel Johnson-Bey, 60, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born on February 17, 1963 in Shelbyville, Daniel was the son of Warren "Moe" and Delores Burks-Bey. He married Teodora Garcia on June 21, 2006.

Before retirement, Daniel was employed at NTN Driveshaft. He was a member of the...

Jun 8, 2023

Tony Ray Whittington, Sr., 60 of Hope passed away Thursday June 8, 2023 at his residence.

Born August 26, 1962 in Columbus he was the son of Danny R. Whittington and Ruth I. Smith Whittington.

Tony is survived by children, Michelle (John) Mercer of Hope and Nikki Whittington of Frankfort, IN; grandchildren, Rachelle Whittington, Abraxas...

Jun 7, 2023

Lee Roy Phillips, 68 of Columbus passed away June 7, 2023 at his home.

Born March 7, 1955 in Columbus he was the son of Leroy Phillips and Betty L. Schrogham Sutton.

He was a member of American Legion Post 24.

He enjoyed fishing and sports and he loved going to flea markets....

May 28, 2023

A Mark Michael, 60, of Scottsburg passed away Sunday May 28, 2023 at The Waters of Scottsburg.

Born December 16, 1962 he was the son of John Rebe and Mae Louise Cobb Michael.

Mark is survived by siblings, Shirley (Roger) Leeson of Hope, Donna Michael of Columbus, Dennis (Julie) Michael of Taylorsville, John (Faye) Michael...

May 28, 2023

L. Wayne Pierce, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home. Born on September, 29, 1941 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, Wayne was the son of Lonnie Q. and Nina W. Perdue Pierce. He married Barbara Jean Froedge on May 31, 1963. Before retirement, Wayne was employed at Cummins as a factory worker. He was...

May 23, 2023

Esther E. Dailey of Hope, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Born on July 22, 1935 in Columbus, Indiana Esther was the daughter of Carl and Ethel P. Essex Kissling.  She married the love of her life, Dale D. Dailey on February 24, 1956, and he survives....

May 19, 2023

Charles R. Israel, 91, of Greensburg passed away Friday May 19, 2023 at I U Health Methodist Hospital.

Born May 5, 1932 he was the son of Ralph D. and Inez E. Kelley Israel.  He married Margaret Crowhorn April 3, 1955 and she preceded him in death January 31, 2018.

Before retirement Charles was owner...

May 15, 2023

Patricia Ann Adams, 84, of Greensburg passed away Monday May 15, 2023 at her residence.

Born August 3, 1938 in Flat Rock she was the daughter of Dallas and Mary Elizabeth Caudell Isley.

She married Carlos Adams February 28, 1960 and he preceded her in death November 1, 2017.

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May 7, 2023

Cynthia (Cindy) Lou McQueen, 66, of Columbus, IN passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Seymour Crossing Rehabilitation Center following a series of complicated illnesses.

Born on April 23, 1957, in Columbus, Cindy was the daughter of Franklin D. and Betty A. McQueen. Cindy graduated from Hauser High School in 1975 where she was active as a...