Obituaries

Oct 22, 2023

Larry L. Thayer, 83, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home.

Born on September 18, 1940 in Hope, Larry was the son of William and Ruby Burns Thayer. He married Patricia A. Lemons on January 5, 1963.

Larry served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961 as a...

Oct 21, 2023

Wanda M. Harris, 86 of Columbus passed away Sunday October 22, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born August 17, 1937 in Columbus, she was the daughter of Cecil Orine Harris and Velma Mae Miller Harris.

Wanda had several employments in her lifetime.  The first being at Como Plastics in Columbus, then in New York on...

Oct 6, 2023

Randy Earl Cain, 65, of Hope, IN, passed away at home on the morning of October 6, 2023 with his beloved wife Andrea at his side.

Born August 26, 1958 to Evelyn Aileen (Hill) Cain-Browning and Lynn Earl Cain in Phoenix, Arizona.

Randy graduated in 1977 from Columbus East High School in Columbus, Indiana.

Sep 27, 2023

Lu Anne James, 69, of Columbus, Indiana and Largo, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Columbus Regional Health.

Born on October 1, 1954 in Shelbyville, IN, she was the daughter of Lawrence James Miller and Mary Grace (Kissling) Miller. She married (Morris) Ed James on September 15, 2012. He proceeded her in death.

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Sep 20, 2023

Lloyd L. Douglas, 80, of Franklin passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Franciscan Health.

Born May 18, 1943 in Shelby County he was the son of Robert H. and Mignon Banks Douglas.  He married Susan Owens October 12, 1973 and she preceded him in death June 2, 2018.

Lloyd retired from Indiana State Highway...

Sep 20, 2023

Gordon W. Milby, 74, of Flat Rock, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on March 3, 1949 in Green County, Kentucky, Gordon was the son of Dennis and Exie Elmore Milby. He married Wanda Alexander on December 23, 1972.

Gordon retired from Mac Beath Hardwood Company...

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....