Obituaries

Feb 3, 2026

Michael Steven Gabriel passed from this life on Tuesday February 3, 2026 at Vivera Assisted Living facility surrounded by family and his favorite caregiver, Pat (Patty) at Vivera where he made his home after declining health battling cancer.

Steve, known as "Chumley" by the Hope community where he was a lifetime resident was born July 5, 1951...

Jan 25, 2026

Willis "Bill" Aaron Lorts Jr. passed away on January 25, 2026 in St. Louis, MO. He was born on February 17, 1928, son of Willis A. Lorts Sr. and Flora I. Jones.

Bill is survived by many cousins near the area of Hope, Indiana and numerous friends in St. Louis, MO. He was a graduate of Washington...

Jan 24, 2026

Forrest Jeffrey (Jeff) Whittington, 66, of Hope, Indiana passed away peacefully around 10:15 a.m. on January 24th, 2026, with his wife by his side. Jeff was born on February 5th, 1959 in Columbus, Indiana to Richard (Dick) and Shirley Whittington. He was raised in Hope, Indiana. Jeff is survived by Vicky Whittington (wife); Rhett Whittington and Rhakalee Eversole (children);...

Jan 23, 2026

Margaret Collene Rominger, 96 of Hope, Indiana, passed away on January 23, 2026.  She was born on March 19, 1929, in Princeton, Indiana, to Walter and Viola Reed, and was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Susie Reed.

On June 21, 1947, Margaret married Robert (Bob) E. Rominger, who preceded her in death after 51 years of marriage.  ...

Jan 23, 2026

Janice L. McMahan, 87, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Hickory Creek at Columbus.

Born on September 8, 1938 in Osgood, IN, Janice was the daughter of Robert and Alice Myer Eulitt. She received her Masters degree in education and spent most of her life teaching. She retired from Hauser High School and...

Jan 21, 2026

James "Jim" Baker, 79, of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Compass Park Masonic Home in Franklin.

Born on June 16, 1946 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Jim was the son of Jack P. and Mary Lee Coffey Baker. He married Linda Murray on July 12, 1969 and she preceded him in death on March 27,...

Jan 21, 2026

Margaret J. Moore, 73, of Hope, passed away on January 21, 2026 at her home.

Born on August 28, 1952 in Columbus, Margaret was the daughter of Dan W. Moore, Sr. and Mary Jo Grider Moore.

Margaret retired from working in environmental services at Columbus Regional Hospital after 25 years.

She was an...

Jan 20, 2026

Helen Irene (Andrews) Wallace, 96, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana inpatient facility surrounded by her loving family. Born December 6, 1929, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Ora and Jenne Mabel Andrews- Lewellen. She was a graduate of Saint Louis Crossing Elementary School and a 1946 graduate of...

Jan 13, 2026

Rita D. Hull, 82, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on August 26, 1943 in Shelbyville, Rita was the daughter of Russell and Jean Fisher Pettit. She married Thomas Hull on May 29, 1963, and he preceded her in death on July 31, 2025.

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Jan 13, 2026

Charles Dwayne Lund, Jr., 61, of Columbus passed away January 13, 2026. Born December 4, 1964 in Pequot Lakes, MN, he was the son of Charles D. Lund Sr. and Sharon M. Hannahs Smith. Charles is survived by siblings, Jeff Lund of Columbus, Debra Dampier (Joe Bell) of Columbus, and Shawna M. ( Stephen) Harnden of Oregan; nieces, Cristen...

Jan 11, 2026

Regina K. "Jeannie" Goldsmith, 71 of Clifford passed away Sunday January 11, 2026 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born April 14, 1954 in Bartholomew County she was the daughter of Lawrence A. and Minnie Louise Henderson Burton.

Jeannie's past employments were Alma Plastics, Flat Rock Haw Creek School system at Cross Cliff Elementary School and she...

Dec 30, 2025

Carol D. Hoy Romine, 73, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Community Hospital South.

Born on September 5, 1952 in Columbus, Carol was the daughter of Clyde and Kathryn McCory Hoy. She married Mark Romine on September 22, 1973.

Carol earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University and master's degree from...

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...