Obituaries

Feb 15, 2023

After fighting a long battle against Emphysema, our wonderful, beautiful and one of a kind, Diana Gail White-Meeks of Hope, unfortunately succumbed to the disease at the young age of 59. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home, surrounded by loved ones at 1:30 in the afternoon, Wednesday, February 15th, 2023. Diana Gail was born in...

Feb 10, 2023

Donna Ellen Parsley, 88, formerly of Taylorsville, IN died Friday February 10, 2023 at Brown County Health and Living Center in Nashville, IN. She was a homemaker and had retired from Como Plastics in Columbus, IN. Donna was a member of 25th Street Church of Christ in Columbus. She loved spending time with her family, was a very active...

Feb 9, 2023

Louise Anna Smith Snyder, 55, a resident of Columbus, IN passed away from this life at 9:12 p.m. Thursday February 9, 2023 at Columbus Regional Health.

Louise entered this life September 27, 1967.  She was the daughter of Joseph and Janet Roberts Smith.

Louise enjoyed spending time with family and friends going for country drives...

Feb 8, 2023

Wallace "Dub" Shrader, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Dub was born on October 14 in Rosine, Kentucky to Fred and Susie Key Shrader. He married Cindy Ayers on September 23, 1969. Before retirement, Dub worked at Cummins and he was a professional musician. He served in the National Guard. Dub...

Feb 7, 2023

Shane A. Ellison, 47, of Hope passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born September 1, 1975 in Columbus, Indiana, he was the son of Arnold and Beth (Williamson) Ellison. He married Heather (Wilson) Ellison on Mother's Day 2004. Shane graduated from Hauser High School in 1993 and attended IUPUC. He was employed at Pilkington NSG...

Feb 4, 2023

Ron Cornett, 67, of Hope passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at his home.                                                                                                Born April 22, 1955 in Hazard, KY he was the son of Dellmer and Dellarie Griffie Cornett.                                                                                        Ron has been owner and operator of Cornett's Corner Cafe in Hope for over 22 years.  He had previously been owner of Dapper Duck Inn at Grandview Lake...

Jan 28, 2023

Bryan Scott Tomlinson, 52, of Columbus died Saturday January 28, 2023 at his home.                                                                                       Born December 23, 1970 in Lansing, MI he was the son of William and Linda Lee Gray Tomlinson.                                                                         He loved fishing, hunting and had a heart of gold.                                                                                                                                         Bryan is survived by daughters, Tylee Tomlinson and Josie Tomlinson both of Columbus; sister, Teresa (Terry) Christianson...

Jan 19, 2023

Diana S. Miller, 68, of Hope, Indiana walked through the gates of Heaven Thursday January 19, 2023.

Diana was born in Salem, Indiana February 17, 1954 to Zenis and Carol Vest whom both proceeded her in death.  She married Russell W. Miller October 21, 1972 and had two children, Roy A. Miller who is deceased and Christina...

Jan 11, 2023

Marion Russell "Bud" Saylor, 84, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on March 26, 1938 in Grammer, Indiana, Bud was the son of Harry Francis Saylor and Wanita Richards Beach. He married Elaine Wiedmeier on May 13, 1961.

Before retirement, Bud was a Quality...

Jan 11, 2023

Veola Jessee, 99, of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Born on April 27, 1923 in Adair County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of William C. and Nora Barnes England. She married Robert Eugene Jessee on July 15, 1942, and he preceded her in death on June 10, 1972.

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Jan 7, 2023

Virginia M. Ruland, 67, of Columbus passed away Saturday January 7, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born November 20, 1955 in Martinsville she was the daughter of Howard and Violet Furch Waite.  She married John Ruland and he survives.

Virginia previously attended Cornerstone Church.

She grew up on a farm and enjoyed everything...

Jan 6, 2023

Denvil Reed Moss, 72 of Hope passed away January 6, 2023 at his home.

Born September 9, 1950 in Glasgow, KY he was the son of Henry H. Moss and Peggy Ward Castetter.

He married Brenda Bierlein May 22, 1971 and she survives.

Other survivors include daughters, Denelle (Chris) Heck of Hope, Amanda...

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...