Obituaries

Jan 1, 2023

Michael P. Anderson, 55, of Hope, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 1, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born June 16, 1967 in Columbus, Mike was the son of Marion and Mary Shuck Anderson.  He married Penny Anderson on August 23, 2008.

Mike was owner and operator of Lewis Transport.

He enjoyed riding his...

Dec 29, 2022

Hazel Grace Mee was the daughter of Jacob Mee and Brittany Yates. She was born on December 29, 2022 and passed away shortly after birth.

Survivors include her parents, of Hope; sister, Harmony Russell; grandparents, Shawn and Della Yates of Hope and Tony and Claudette Mee of Hope; great-grandparents, Stan and Alice Yates, Della Gilpin, and Barbara...

Dec 27, 2022

Steven Dale Poe, 76, of Hope, IN, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022. He was born October 30, 1946 to Joyce and Miriam (Tucker) Poe.

Steve was a 1964 graduate of Shelbyville High School. He retired as a Supervisor from Knauf Fiberglass. Steve enjoyed spending time with family and rooting on his children and grandchildren in...

Dec 24, 2022

Wilda Jean Terrell, 95, of Flat Rock passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022 at Ashford Place Health Facility.

Born on August 26, 1928 in Paris Crossing, IN she was the daughter of William and Bessie Lewis Keith.  She married Marshall Terrell on November 22, 1956 and he preceded her in death in May of 2008.

Dec 18, 2022

Charlene I. Howard Saylor, 62, of Columbus passed away Sunday December 18, 2022 at her residence.

Born on March 20, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN she was the daughter of Marion R. and Elaine I. Wiedmeier Saylor.

Charlene was employed at Applied Laboratories and was caretaker for her parents.

She is survived by her...

Dec 17, 2022

Sharon K. Clark, 69, of Columbus passed away December 17, 2022 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born on July 2, 1953 in Anderson, Indiana she was the daughter of Elmer Black and Dottie Sneed Rydner.

She was retired from Reliance Construction as a project manager.  She had previously owned a coin shop and Danielle's Shop in...

Dec 16, 2022

Jackie "Jack" Lynn Garrison, 89 of Nashville passed away Friday December 16, 2022 at Brown County Health and Living Facility.

Born December 22, 1932 in Clifford Jack was the son of Lige and Edna Mae Bozzel Garrison.  He married Winifred Marie Barger and she passed away in 2008.

Jack was owner and operator of Garrison's...

Dec 12, 2022

Edwin Leroy Stone, age 79, of Hope, passed away December 12, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor, Hope, IN.  He was born August 20 1943 in Grammer, Bartholomew County, Indiana.  He graduated from Hauser High School, Hope, Indiana in 1961.  He was the son of the late Lloyd Adam and Thelma Louise (Mace) Stone.

Edwin was a member...

Dec 2, 2022

Judy Ann "Froedge" Bragg, 72, of Flat Rock, passed away on December 2, 2022 at her residence.

Born on July 9, 1950 in Metcalf County, KY, Judy was the daughter of Henry G. and Annie Harper Froedge.  She married Malcolm Bragg on August 12, 1967, and he survives.

In her earlier years, she had been...

Dec 1, 2022

Kimberly Graham Hart, 63, of Greenwood, formerly of Hope passed away on Thursday December 1, 2022 at her residence.

Kim was a Hauser High School graduate of the class of 1978.

She was employed for many years as a hairstylist at J.C. Penney Beauty Saloon.

There will not be any service for Kim...

Nov 28, 2022

Kimberle R. Harris, 63, of Taylorsville, died on Monday, November 28, 2022 at home.

Born on July 7, 1959 in Columbus, Kim was the daughter of Eddie and Yvonne Burton Johnson.

Kim had worked in childcare at Children, Inc. and ran a daycare out of her home for many years.

Survivors include son,...

Nov 26, 2022

Alice Heck, 84 of Taylorsville died at 8:47 am Saturday November 26 th at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility with family nearby.

Mrs. Heck was a home maker, and was known for her amazing cake making skills.  She loved to crochet, do puzzles, watch her favorite Hallmark movies, game shows, Golden Girls and Andy...

Nov 26, 2022

Jesse Wayne Bragg, 18, of Hope, passed away on November 26, 2022.

Born on August 25, 2004 at St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Jesse was the son of Jerry and Mary Wood Bragg.

Jesse was a senior at Hauser High School and attended C4 at Columbus East High School. He was employed at Hucks in Hope....

Nov 22, 2022

Richard Clayton Helt, 88, of Columbus, formerly of Jennings County passed away on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at his home.

Born on April 21, 1934 in Jennings County, he was the son of Paul "Pert" Helt and Thelma "Sally" McClure Helt.  He married Winifred "Winnie" Miller Andrews on December 19, 1980 and she survives.

Before...

Nov 21, 2022

Richard Allen Burton, 65, of Columbus passed away on Monday November 21, 2022 at his home.

Born on January 12, 1957 in Hope Richard was the son of Arthur and Florence Reed Burton.

He had previously been employed at Cosco.

He had attended the First Baptist Church of Hope.

Richard is...

Nov 18, 2022

Nancy Ann Reed, 72, of Hope, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Franciscan Health.

Born on January 31, 1950, she was the daughter of Bill and Dorothy Wheeler Dickey.  She married Charles Reed on March 22, 1970, and he survives.

A funeral service for Nancy will be on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at...

Nov 18, 2022

James R. McPeek, 90, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at his home.

Born on April 16, 1932, he was the son of Charles and Kathryn Joy McPeek. He married Yvonne Johnson, and she preceded him in death on January 10, 2021.

James is survived by step-daughters, Vicki (Tim) Kirchner of North...

Nov 7, 2022

Judith Ann Sitko (Judy) of Greensburg, gracefully flew to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 7, 2022 while at her home on a pleasant morning with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel S. Sitko, parents Daulty W. and Helen (Schneider) Bunting of Hartsville, brothers Everett (Corrine)...

Oct 27, 2022

Clora Marie Renner Mize, 89, of Hope, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope.

Born on October 3, 1933 in Kansas, Indiana, Clora was the daughter of Hubert and Mary Miller Renner. She married Howard Mize on July 13, 1956, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2018.

Oct 22, 2022

Christine Ogilvie, 86, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday October 22, 2022 at Keepsake Village of Columbus.

Born on April 25, 1936 in Decatur County, Christine was the daughter of Herschel J. and Bessie Mae Sylvia Thorpe. She married Sam Ogilvie on February 13, 1955, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 2017.

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