Obituaries

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...

Apr 20, 2020

Garry L. Estes, 73, of Flat Rock died suddenly Monday April 20, 2020 at his home.

Born August 31, 1946 in Stanford, KY, he was the son of Cyrus M. and Lemma Maedell Jones Estes.

He graduated from Hauser High School in 1964.  He married Mary Lou Wilson August 31, 1968 at the Hope United...

Apr 20, 2020

Mr. Paul Duane Collins, 69, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20th, 2020, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his loving family, brother Dennis K. (Rosie) Collins, sister Lola Collins Enochs; his nieces and nephews  Lanette K. Enochs (Andrew M.) Faw, Larry J. Enochs, Christopher K. (Tracey) Collins, Tina (Scott) Longballa, and Peggy Collins; 9...

Apr 18, 2020

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.

Psalm 116:15

Morris D. Nading, 76, of Hope, IN passed on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home of natural causes. Morris was born July 6, 1943 at Bartholomew County Hospital to John and Irene Nading. Morris graduated from Hauser High...

Apr 15, 2020

Lisa Mae Price, 50, of Flat Rock, passed away on April 15, 2020 at her home.

Born on March 12, 1970 in Columbus, Lisa was the daughter of Marvin and Charlotte Wenger Whitis.

She loved to fish, hunt, mushroom hunt, and being outdoors. She enjoyed collecting rocks and arrowheads.

Survivors include children, Leslie...

Apr 15, 2020

Wanda Rose Ball, 85, of Rushville, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Rushville.

Born July 18, 1934 in Narrow, KY, Wanda was the daughter of Silas and Ethel McCrady Hicks.  She married Bill Ball December 24, 1975 and he preceded her in death.

She was employed for years at Ken-Joy...

Apr 14, 2020

Orva Dean Huntsman, 83, of Columbus passed away on April 14, 2020 at her home.

Before retirement, Orva was the owner and operator of Terra Pottery and Gift Shop with her husband.

Growing up, she was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Orva enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, sewing, and ceramics.

Born on December...

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...