Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Ileen Mae Crouse, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Major Hospital.

She had been a teacher and had received her MBA in education. She was a member of West Street United Methodist Church in Shelbyville.

Ileen enjoyed reading, sewing, quilts, crafting, and her doll collection. She really enjoyed time spent with...

Apr 8, 2020

Freddie Lee Martin, 72 of Columbus, died Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born November 7, 1947 in Tompkinsville, KY, Freddie was the son of Cecil and Alice Townsend Martin.

Before retirement he was employed at Bearing Corporation of America.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed classic...

Apr 1, 2020

**** To remember David, a public gathering will be held Sunday October 18, 2020 from 2 to 5 at The Hartsville Church of Christ.

David W. Mobley, 81, of Greensburg, died Wednesday April 1, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born February 27, 1939 in Columbus, David was the son of Franklin Wayne and Helen B....

Mar 26, 2020

Lou Ann Raeder, 65, of Hope, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Lou Ann was a member of Chapel of the Good Shepherd. She enjoyed spending time with her family and church family, and cooking.

Born on December 25, 1954, Lou Ann was the daughter of Harold Thompson and Betty...

Mar 23, 2020

Lori Anne McIntosh, 47, of Versailles, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 in Versailles.

Born on September 4, 1972 in Greensburg, Lori was the daughter of Rudolph and Rose Baugh McIntosh.

Lori enjoyed buying lottery tickets, playing games on her phone, going to Bingo, and spending time with grandchildren and family.

Survivors daughters,...

Mar 13, 2020

******Kenneth Pumphrey's service has been changed to a private graveside.******

Kenneth C. Pumphrey, 80, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Keepsake Village of Columbus. Kenneth was a farmer in Decatur County. He served in the Army Reserves as a cook from January 1965 until October 1970. Kenneth was a member of Burney Baptist...

Feb 25, 2020

Barbara Sue (Thayer) Johnson, 71 of Hope, died Tuesday February 25, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born March 9, 1948 in Bartholomew County, Barb was the daughter of Thomas L. and Mary G. Scott Thayer. She married Edward Johnson June 9, 1986 and he survives. Barb is also survived by children, Amy Jines (Bruno Russo) of Folgensbourg,...

Feb 23, 2020

Loretta J. Watkins Burch Baute, 68, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home.

Loretta enjoyed the outdoors, camping, bonfires, and family picnics.

Born on August 8, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, Loretta was the daughter of Thomas Farrell and Patricia Wolfert Hagan. She married Larry Watkins and he preceded her in...

Feb 21, 2020

Barbara Lee Rucker Burlew, 88, of Hope, passed away on February 21, 2020 at Keepsake Village of Columbus. She was born on December 12, 1931, in Vevay, Indiana to Stanley and Amanda Johnson Rucker. She married the love of her life, Elza Carl Burlew on January 1, 1949 in Vevay, Indiana. They recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary, and...

Feb 19, 2020

Rick A. Watson, 59, of Hope, passed away February 19, 2020 at Franklin Meadows.

Cremation is planned with no other services at this time.

Feb 13, 2020

Gerald W. Henry, 72, of Columbus, was a born again Christian and was taken home to be with God on February 13, 2020. He was born in Brown County on January 26, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garlan Wayne and Velma Seitz Henry. Gerald married Jerry Thurman in Las Vegas, NV on September 10, 1974,...

Feb 11, 2020

*****The memorial service for Carlos and Louise has been cancelled at this time. It will be scheduled at a later date.****

Carlos C Crain (87), husband, father of 5, grandfather (12) and great grandfather (3) passed away to be with our heavenly Lord and wife (63years). Born of humble beginnings in Hope, IN, he entered the tool...

Feb 10, 2020

Natalee Jo Powers, 47, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at her home. Natalee was a homemaker and had previously worked for Columbus Animal Control. She loved all animals, especially horses and collected Painted Ponies. Natalee loved her son, Joshua more than life itself. Born on April 8, 1972 in Bartholomew County, Natalee was the daughter of...

Feb 8, 2020

Larry Bruce Mayes, 78, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday February 8, 2020 at Aspen Health Campus. Born December 6, 1941 in Columbus, Larry was the son of Bill and Pauline Mayes. He graduated in 1960 from Jackson Township High School in Decatur, County. He then graduated from Asbury College in 1965 with a Bachelor degree. He married Kay Henderson...

Feb 4, 2020

Virginia F. Gabbard, 76, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Virginia spent most of her life as a homemaker and had worked in bowling promotion for 18 years. She attended Flat Rock Methodist Church and was a member of WIBC. Virginia's passion was bowling. Born on October 16, 1943 in...

Jan 24, 2020

Sonny L. Todd, 53, of Columbus, formerly of Hope, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Sonny loved his motorcycles, nature, and hatchet throwing. He enjoyed working on cars and collecting various things. Born on February 18, 1966 in Seymour, Sonny was the son of Charles Elvin Todd and Edna A. McClain Bryant. Survivors include sisters,...

Jan 22, 2020

Afena M. Walker, 65, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Afena spent her life as a housewife. She was a member of Margaret Mary's Cancer Center in Batesville support group. The support group and friends she had there were very important to her. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, painting, and spending time...

Jan 21, 2020

Mary Gruhl Scheidt, 90, of Albany, Georgia, formerly of Hope, passed away January 21, 2020. Born February 1, 1929 in Columbus, IN, Mary was the daughter of Bert and Lona Pope Campbell. She married Robert Gruhl and he preceded her in death. Mary then married Nathan Scheidt and he preceded her in death. Before retirement, Mary was employed at...

Jan 11, 2020

Larry Monroe of Flat Rock, Indiana passed away on January 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 31, 1937 in Bartholomew County, the son of Cyrus B. and Lelia Monroe. He married Doris Sullivan on November 3, 1956. Larry had two brothers, Lyman and Donald Monroe who preceded him in death. Larry spent his...

Jan 11, 2020

Louise Keller Crain (83), wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away to be with our heavenly Lord on January 11, 2020. Born of humble beginnings on a rural farm in Hope, IN, she was first to graduate with a Nursing degree, worked at Wishard in Indpls and later received a Masters in Health. Louise married her love...