Obituaries

Dec 28, 2025

Judith Elaine Coffman, 83 of Columbus passed away Sunday December 28, 2025.

Born May 11, 1942 in Alexandria, Indiana she was the daughter of Myron and Alberta Wilson Hinton.

She married Walter L. Coffman and he preceded her in death.

Judith's survivors include, children, Jeffrey Coffman, John Coffman and Jody Patrick all of...

Dec 27, 2025

Donald L. Garland was born on January 21, 1955 in Indianapolis and attended Warren Central Schools. He was a cabinet maker and designed art for motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Roberta Garland; his wife, Deb Garland; and his brothers, Samuel Garland and Ronald Garland. Survivors include his brother, Terry Garland; his sisters, Juanita...

Dec 24, 2025

Barbara Kay Meredith, 82, of Columbus, formerly of Hope, passed away on December 24, 2025 at Willow Crossing Health and Rehabilitation.

Born on October 22, 1943 in Hope, Barbara was the daughter of William and Marjorie Worrell Simmons. She graduated from Hauser High School in 1961. Barbara married Henry Meredith on October 9, 1975.

Barbara...

Dec 21, 2025

Clinton R. Campbell, 92, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on July 14, 1933 in Ripley County, Clinton was the son of Cyrus A. and Lola Perkins Campbell. He married Ann Campbell on July 28, 1951, and she preceded him in death on November 24, 2025....

Dec 14, 2025

David R. Adams, 68, of Edinburgh, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home.

Born on November 14, 1957 in Johnson County, David was the son of Shirdin and Vada Campbell Adams.

Before retirement, David was employed as a brick mason.

He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and spending time with...

Dec 13, 2025

Patricia Ann Ollestad, 86 of Hope passed away Saturday December 13, 2025 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Born September 7, 1939 in New Albany she was the daughter of Carl Parker and Mabel K. Wyatt Parker.  She married Harlan Ollestad March 3, 1956 and he preceded her in death August 24, 2016.

Before retirement Patricia was...

Dec 7, 2025

Peggy Ann Bowling, 51, of Scottsburg passed away Sunday December 7, 2025 at Willow Crossing Health Facility in Columbus.

Born November 4, 1974 in Cincinnati, OH she was the daughter of Howard Bowling and Linda Sawyer Vanderburg.

Peggy had previously been employed as a factory worker and some other employments.

She was a...

Dec 3, 2025

Phillip E. Harker, 81, of Flat Rock, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home.

Born on July 5, 1944 in Columbus, Phillip was the son of John E. and Ruth E. Worrell Harker. He married Sharron Mays.

Phillip worked as a farmer. He a member of Hope Moravian Church. He dedicated much...

Nov 25, 2025

On November 25, 2025, Lola Jane (Hiatt) Hoover passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 96. Lola was born to Charles and Nelle (Foster) Hiatt on April 5, 1929, and was welcomed home by an older brother, Bill. Growing up and even into adulthood her family lovingly referred to her as Lola Jane, and by nicknames...

Nov 24, 2025

Ann Campbell, 91, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Silver Oaks Health Campus.

Born on July 8, 1934 in Flat Rock, IN she was the daughter of Darius and Frances Rose Robertson. She married Clinton Campbell on July 28, 1951.

Ann had worked as a factory worker, but most of her time was...

Nov 23, 2025

On November 23, 2025, Sharon Gayle Webb, age 72, passed away in Florida after losing her battle with cancer.

Sharon was born in Seymour, Indiana, on May 26, 1953, to Mayford and Emogene Webb.  She graduated from Hauser Jr. Sr. High School class of 1971.  She had been a resident of Hope, Indiana, for many years before...

Nov 22, 2025

Richard "Dick" Titus, 91, of Columbus, formerly of Hope, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Brown County Health and Living Community.

Born on September 30, 1934 in Hope, Indiana, Dick was the son of Roscoe and Dorothy Barnett Titus. He married Phyllis Perry on May 28, 1960, and she preceded him in death on July...

Nov 20, 2025

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Harold E. Hitchcock, 86, of Anderson, IN. who left this world peacefully on November 20, 2025, at home with family.

Born in Hope IN. August 17, 1939, he grew up in Anderson, graduating Anderson High School in 1957. Serving our country four years in the Army's...

Nov 2, 2025

Laura Ann Primmer, 56, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born on May 16, 1969 in Columbus, Laura was the daughter of Sheryl "Sherri" McCarty Coffman.

Laura was employed as a patient care technician at Columbus Regional Hospital. She held various positions at Columbus Regional Hospital for 35...

Oct 20, 2025

Maragaret Louise (Schmidt) Downey, 99, died in her home on October 20, 2025.

Margaret known to many as "Peg" lived a full and rich life surrounded by her first love – Family.  She was born July 1, 1926, the daughter of Oscar and Louise (Merkel) Schmidt. She was born and lived in Cincinnati, OH.  She spoke fondly...

Oct 15, 2025

Elvin Lee Shaum, 78, of Hope, Indiana, formerly of Leetonia, Ohio, passed away at Ashford Place in Shelbyville, Indiana on October 15, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

He was born November 1, 1946 in Salem, Ohio to the late Harvey and Susannah (Van Pelt) Shaum.

On September 5, 1970, he married Mary Martin, daughter of the...

Oct 13, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend Alta Mae Robb went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the age of 90.

Alta was born on April 21, 1935, in Fort Ritner, Indiana, to Floyd and Margarette Penrose. After moving to Chicago, Illinois, she met the love of her...

Oct 4, 2025

Angela (Angie) Michelle Whittington has passed from her earthly presence to be with her father and all of the other family and friends that have gone before her

Angie was born on July 24th, 1978 to Kevin and Karen Erdman Pierce. She lived her whole life in Hope, Indiana. She met and married Craig Whittington and they...

Oct 1, 2025

Gloria A. Smith Harker, 84, of Columbus passed away Wednesday October 1, 2025 at Four Seasons Health Care Center.

Born July 15, 1941 in Shelbyville she was the daughter of William Denzil Smith and Marian Berneda Billingsly Smith.  She married Rev. David L. Harker September 24, 1961 and he preceded her in death.

Before retirement...

Sep 27, 2025

Penney Joan Huntsman, 62, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on March 17, 1963, in Shelbyville, Indiana, Penney lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and dedication to those around her.

A graduate of Columbus East High School, Penney devoted her professional life to serving others through various roles in human services. Her...