Obituaries

Mar 7, 2021

Charles William Pruett, 75 of Columbus, passed away Sunday March 7, 2021 at Brown County Health and Living Community.

Born July 14, 1945 in Frankfort, IN. he was the son of Zelbert Owen Pruett and Loucille Pucket Powell.

Charles retired from Arvins as a factory worker.

He served in the U.S. Army...

Mar 4, 2021

Derek Lynn Thayer, 39, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 at his residence.

Derek was born July 17th 1981 to Dave Thayer and Lynn Moore Thayer. He was a Hauser High School and DePauw University graduate with a degree in communications. He held various jobs, from retail to bank manager, but his favorite title by...

Mar 2, 2021

Steven R. "Coxy" Cox, 68, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Four Seasons Healthcare.

Steve had retired from Cummins as a mechanical technician. He was a lifetime member of Stoney Lonesome Motorcycle Club, member of Eagles Lodge, and Gold Wing Road Riders Association – Chapter W. He enjoyed motorcycles and watching NASCAR.

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Feb 27, 2021

Kenneth "Ken" William White, 90, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

He was owner and operator of Kenny's Sinclair Station at Highway 31 and 23 rd Street, and had retired from Arvin Meritor. Ken was also a farmer. He was raised going to the St. Louis Crossing Methodist Church. Ken served...

Feb 25, 2021

Marshall C. Adams, Jr., 69 of Lakewood, CO passed away February 25, 2021.

Born July 16, 1951 at Camp Atterbury, IN,  Marshall was the son of Marshall C. Adams, Sr. and Wanda L. Wright Adams.  He married Lora Jane Sharpe December 14, 1972 in Manti, UT.

Survivors include his wife, Lora; children, Benjamin (Hiromi), Grant...

Feb 21, 2021

Maribell J. Andrews, 93, or Columbus, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home. Maribell had retired from being a secretary in the main office and superintendent's office with the Flat Rock - Hawcreek School Corporation. She is a member of St. Louis Crossing Independent Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family, crocheting, and was an outstanding cook....

Feb 15, 2021

Lawrence "Deno" Dailey, 71, of Hope, died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope, Indiana.

Dean was retired from Cummins Engine Company after 32 years.

He was born October 23, 1949 and was the son of Homer and Dorothy Heilman Dailey. He married Sheila Janes of Hope on December...

Feb 14, 2021

Gene Edward Robertson, 76, passed away at Simon Cancer Center, IU Health, Indianapolis, Indiana on February 14, 2021

Gene was proud to be called a "firecracker" due to his birth on the Fourth of July 1944. He was the third son of Chester and Mamie Walker Robertson, joining his two older brothers, Howard "Pog" and Robert "Lefty"...

Feb 13, 2021

Dana S. Huntsman, 62, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Dana had previously worked in Direct Patient Care and as a Ward Clerk at Muscatatuck State Hospital. She enjoyed doing puzzles, collecting Precious Moments, and making candy. Years ago, she enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting.

Born...

Feb 10, 2021

Tony Alan Lynch, 63, of Columbus, died February 10, 2021 at Community South Hospital.

Born March 3, 1957 in East Chicago, Indiana Tony was the son of Jerry Otis Lynch, Jr. and Nina Louise Wells Lynch.

Tony is survived by a sister, Barbara Mantooth of Kentucky; a brother, Kenneth Lynch of Flat Rock and several...

Feb 7, 2021

Eugene Leroy Huffer, 91, of Columbus, passed away at 2:34 p.m. on Sunday February 7, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope.

He was born December 19, 1929 in Brazil, Indiana, to Lloyd Lester and Thelma Francis Harris Huffer.  Gene married Carolyn June Mackey Rigsby July 14, 1979 and she preceded him in death October 12, 2013....

Feb 3, 2021

Larry W. Misner, 81, of Hope, passed away Wednesday February 3, 2021 at his home.

Born February 10, 1939 in Columbus, Larry was the son of Wallace and Ocie Riddle Misner, who preceded him in death.

He married Betty Sewell on April 13, 1958.

Larry was a member of Hope United Methodist Church...

Feb 2, 2021

Karen L. Darnell, 61, of Hope, passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Karen had previously worked for Columbus Parks and Recreation and was a score keeper at Lincoln Park. She was a Deacon at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was very involved and enjoyed helping out at the church. She loved her dog,...

Jan 26, 2021

John Wayne Freeman, 52 of Hope, formerly of Cadiz, KY passed away Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

John worked all of his life as a small engine mechanic and was owner and operator of S & J Small Engines.  He was a Briggs and Stratton and steel certified master mechanic.  John had recently been...

Jan 19, 2021

Marchel Dean Elmore, 76, of Hope, went to meet his savior and the love of his life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

Marchel was born on March 26, 1944 in Barren County, Kentucky. He was welcomed to this life by his loving parents, Murrell and Pearl Magaline Elmore. On March 26, 1962, he married...

Jan 19, 2021

John L. Miller, 88, of Hope passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born January 16, 1933 in Franklin John was the son of Leroy and Annie Stitt Miller.  He married Rachel Rhoades August 12, 1961 and she preceded him in death April 25, 2019.

John retired from Cummins after 40 years...

Jan 10, 2021

Yvonne M. Johnson McPeek, 83, of Columbus, formerly of Hope, passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 at her home.

Before retirement, Yvonne worked as a social worker for Bartholomew County Family and Children.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope where she led the Junior Choir and Junior Church, and taught Sunday...

Jan 10, 2021

Joshua Conner Chasteen, 16, of Hope passed away Sunday January 10, 2021.

Born November 29, 2004 in Beckley, West Virginia, Joshua was the son of Dennis D. and Constance L. Wilkinson Chasteen.

He is survived by his parents; brothers, Sean (Alissa) Chasteen of Pennsylvania, Seth Chasteen (Lacey) of West Virginia and Jude Chasteen of Hope;...

Jan 2, 2021

Patricia A. Heitz, 86, of Yuma, Arizona, formerly of Waynesburg, passed away January 2, 2021 at Yuma Regional Medical Center. Before retirement, Patricia worked in accounting for JCPenney. She was a member of Waynesburg Christian Church. Born on July 7, 1934 in Greensburg, Patricia was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Maple McNealy. She married Farrell "Gene" Heitz, and...

Dec 30, 2020

James "Jim" D. Heslop, 84 of Hope passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

Born May 5, 1936 in Lehigh, Iowa Jim was the son of Edward John and Nancy Ann Potter Heslop.  He married Darlene Ramsey December 23, 1965 and she survives.

Jim retired from Cummins.

He was...