Obituaries

Jun 14, 2020

Donna J. Detraz Burkman Oliver, 83, passed away on Sunday June 14 th , 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor of Hope, Indiana after her long battle with dementia.

She was born on October 26, 1936 in Butlerville, Indiana to Loyal Ernest Detraz and Hilda Byrle (Edwards) Detraz.

Donna was a 1953 graduate of North Vernon...

Jun 4, 2020

Lonnie Lorraine Bennett, 86, of Hope, died Monday June 4, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born November 1, 1933 in Topeka, KS Lonnie was the daughter of Otto and Mildred Bell Nielson.  She married James Thompson and when he preceded her in death she then married John Eudy and when he preceded her in death she married...

Jun 1, 2020

Everett James Miller, 82, of Columbus, died Monday June 1, 2020 at his home.

Born May 10, 1938 in Hope, he was the son of James W. and Mildred Roselyn Shinolt Miller.

Before retirement Everett was a truck driver in the logging industry.

He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and playing cards.

Jun 1, 2020

Marilyn Marr Lentz, 85, passed from this life to the next at Four Seasons Healthcare Center on June 1, 2020.  She was a life-long resident of Bartholomew County since birth on May 15, 1935, as the only child to Forest Ransom and Helen Newsom Marr. Marilyn was a graduate of Columbus High School, class of 1953. Marilyn married Tom...

May 24, 2020

Mary "Ma" Elsie Naseef, nee Puckett, age 89, beloved wife of the late Louis, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020 in Columbus, Indiana. Born to John and Bertie Alice (Cox) Puckett on March 8, 1931, in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, she was the fifth of eight children.

Mary grew up on the family farm in Virginia...

May 23, 2020

Gary Lee "Fuzzy" Barrett, 59, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home.

Gary loved racing, garden tractor pulls, and wrestling. He enjoyed being with and spending time with his grandchildren.

Born on April 26, 1961 in Seymour, Gary was the son of Claude Everrett and Phyllis Anne Hardy Barrett. He married...

May 19, 2020

Arthur E. Burton, 89, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born September 19, 1930 in Edinburgh, he was the son of Eddie R. and Bertha Caldwell Burton.  He married Florence Reed September 17, 1953 and she preceded him in death June 12, 2019.

Arthur served in the U.S. Air...

May 17, 2020

Tobias Eli Au, 30 of Hope died Sunday May 17, 2020 at 12:39 p.m. at Schneck Memorial Hospital.

Born June 29, 1989 in Hong Kong, he was the son of Paul Au of China and Kathy Essex Au of Hope.

He was employed at Toyoto in the warehouse.

There will be a private...

May 16, 2020

Linda A. Beuse, 63, of Hope, passed away Saturday May 16, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor.

She had been employed as a medical coder and had worked for R.R. Donnelly.

Born February 16, 1957 in Chicago, Linda was the daughter of Louis A. and Elaine Ringstrom Beuse.

She is survived by her sister,...

May 16, 2020

It is with heavy heart the children of Janet Lee McCart (Allen) announce the passing of their beloved mother. She passed from this life peacefully at St Francis Hospital on May 16, 2020 at 5:48 p.m. at the age of 76.

Born Janet Lee Allen November 23, 1943 to parents John Wesley and Lela Myrl Baker Allen,...

May 13, 2020

Lawrence Robert Benner, 85, of Hope, Indiana, formerly of Greenfield, Ohio, died at home Wednesday May 13, 2020.

Bob graduated from McClain High School in Greenfield.  He deeply appreciated the years he spent at McClain.

He loved sports and often reminisced about the teachers, coaches, and fellow athletes and friends he made at McClain.  He...

May 11, 2020

Michael T. Summers, 68, of Hope, passed away, Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home.

Michael retired from Toyota in 2015. He served in the Marine Corp as a Staff Sergeant for 9 years.

He enjoyed being with his family and grandkids.

Born on March 7, 1952 in Perry County, Michael was the...

May 10, 2020

Beverly G. Debaun, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Major Hospital.

Beverly retired after 22 years from her position as a receiving clerk at Penske Logistics. She was an 18 year member of ABATE.

Beverly enjoyed doing crafts in her younger years, and more recently enjoyed watching Lifetime. She especially loved...

May 7, 2020

Colleen Zollman, 93, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Columbus Transitional Care.

Colleen was a member of Hope Moravian Church and a 50-year member of Royal Neighbors of America.  She had previously been the sexton for Hope Moravian Church for 17 years.

She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and reading.

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May 7, 2020

Kenneth R. Manning II, 73 of Flat Rock, passed away at his home Thursday May 7, 2020. Born May 31, 1946 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Kenneth and Rena Reed Manning. He married Sally Hill July 3, 1982 and she survives. Kenneth was employed as a Journeyman Carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union...

May 6, 2020

George R. "Dick" Hatton, 80 of Flat Rock, passed away Wednesday May 6, 2020 at his home after a long battle with Dementia.

Born March 2, 1940 in Shelby County he was the son of Lowell and Virginia Braden Hatton.  He married Kay McColley September 16, 1960 and she preceded him in death August 24, 2015 after...

May 5, 2020

Joshawa Wayne Coy, 21 of Hope passed away Tuesday May 5, 2020 at his home.

He was employed at Clifty Creek Golf Course and also worked in industrial cleaning.

Born November 23, 1998 in Columbus, Josh was the son of Joe Coy of Hope and Brenda Humbel of North Vernon.

Josh loved spending...

May 3, 2020

Otis Sherdon "Rhoadie" Rhoades, 75, of Scipio, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

Before retirement, Sherdon worked in research and development. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. He loved all sports, especially boxing and racing.

Born on September 6, 1944 in Hartford, Kentucky, Sherdon was the son...

Apr 24, 2020

Timothy 'Chip" Harris, 60, passed away suddenly on Friday evening April 24, 2020 at his home south of Columbus. Tim was born at the Washington County Hospital in Salem, IN to his parents, Donald and Patsy (Burke) Harris, on March 22, 1960. He was a graduate of Hauser H.S. in 1978 and married Kim (Fields) Harris October 14, 2006....

Apr 21, 2020

Minnie L. Stitt, 87, of Columbus died Tuesday April 21, 2020 at Silver Oaks Health Campus.

Born December 18, 1933 in Bartholomew County, Minnie was the daughter of Jetta and Freida Stater Olmstead.

She married Lee Roy Stitt August 8, 1957 and he preceded her in death February 27, 1986.

Minnie loved spending...