Obituaries

Sep 24, 2019

Lewis J. Huntington, 89, of Hope, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 with his family by his side. Lewis was employed as the manager of NAPA in North Vernon and Hoosier Parts. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope and Hope Masonic Lodge 150. Lewis enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, fishing, and working on cars. He also...

Sep 24, 2019

Betty Lucile Stewart, formerly of Rugby and Hartsville, passed away at Keepsake Village in Columbus on September 24, 2019 after a long battle with Dementia. Betty was born on April 2, 1943 in Columbus, Indiana, the only one of eleven siblings to be born in a hospital. She was the daughter of John and Nell Hedrick of Hartsville. She...

Sep 23, 2019

Willard D. Leonard, 84, of Columbus, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at Assurance Health in Indianapolis. Willard began working at Golden Foundry in 1956 and retired in January 1997 after 40 years and 3 months. He is a member of Hope House of Prayer in Hope and previously attended Hope Community Church. Willard enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and riding...

Sep 14, 2019

Alicia Marie Ferguson Andrews, 36, of Washington, IN passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Heart Center.

Alicia was employed in the deli/bakery at Jay-C Food Stores. While she was in high school, she had worked at Walmart. She graduated from Jennings County High School in 2001. She enjoyed working and being with her family....

Sep 4, 2019

Hadley Jo Ann McQueen, 1 month, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born July 30, 2019 in Columbus, she was the daughter of Kristopher McQueen and Tara Atkins. She is survived by her parents of Hope; sister, Harlow Atkins of Hope; grandparents, Deb Atkins and Boyce Stattenfield of Hope, Patrick and Lori McQueen of Hope, and Mark and Vickie Atkins...

Aug 31, 2019

Mary Marie Bassett Henderson, 81, formerly of Hope, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage House in Shelbyville. Mary was a homemaker. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, crochet, and her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Born December 6, 1937 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Edward and Lettie Baker Bassett and was the youngest of...

Aug 31, 2019

Jesse Ray Tedder, 79, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor. Jesse retired from Cummins after 34 years. He enjoyed playing golf, softball, and volleyball. He was an avid Hauser sports fan. Born on August 26, 1940 in Adair County, KY, Jesse was the son of Silas A. and Nettie Ham Tedder. He married...

Aug 31, 2019

Richard Lee Lobdell, Jr. died Saturday August 31, 2019 at I.U. Health Methodist. Richard was a welder for a steel fabrication company. He liked watching movies and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. Born January 11, 1966 in Columbus, Richard was the son of Richard Lee Lobdell, Sr. and Deloise Brewer Lobdell. Survivors include his mother Deloise...

Aug 19, 2019

Elizabeth A. Smith, 53 of Hope died Monday August 19, 2019 at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was employed by Grub Hub as a driver and had previously worked for Kroger. Born November 26, 1965 in Indianapolis, Elizabeth was the daughter of Nellie Mize and was raised by her mother and step father, Gary Mize. She married Curtis Smith April...

Aug 11, 2019

Susan P. Blackburn, 72, formerly of Hope, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital. Before retirement, Susan had worked in the cafeteria at Richards Elementary for 10 years. Susan greatly enjoyed her friendships with her co-workers as well as interacting with the students. She had previously been a homemaker and worked at a factory. She grew...

Jul 28, 2019

John C. LaFont, 61, of Hope died Sunday July 28, 2019 at his home. He was a retired school bus driver with the Bartholomew Consolidated School Cooperation. Born January 22, 1958 in Duluth, MN, John was the son of Ralph and Carol Psful Hoffer. He married Debra Long February 14, 1992 and she preceded him in death...

Jul 22, 2019

Dr. M. Gregory Sweet, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Greenwood Healthcare Center. Greg was a Chiropractor for 35 years at his offices in Hope and Edinburgh. He had graduated from Centerville High School in 1978 and in 1985, received his Doctorate at National Chiropractic College in Chicago. He was a member of United Methodist...

Jul 14, 2019

Lucille E. "Lucy" Gilliland, 82, of Hope, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Columbus Transitional Health. Lucy retired from Jay C Food Stores – Food Plus after 36 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope and Red Hat Crimson Chicks. Lucy enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, and hosting get-togethers. She also enjoyed working...

Jul 6, 2019

Melvin Joseph Gearhart of Hope, Indiana, went home to Jesus Saturday, July 6, 2019, at age 63. Melvin, known to his family and friends as "Joe" was an active member of Faith Chapel, where he enjoyed playing as one of the church musicians. Joe worked at Mig Enterprise for 13 years and lived a simple life. He enjoyed riding...

Jul 3, 2019

Max "Duane" Williams, 56, of Hartsville, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Duane had previously been employed as an operations manager for Hostess/Dolly Madison. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hartsville. He enjoyed the outdoors. Born on May 18, 1963 in Columbus, Duane was the son of Max Vernon and...

Jun 22, 2019

Joshua A. Ellington, 3 months, of Columbus, died Saturday June 22, 2019 at Columbus Regional Health. Born March 21, 2019 in Columbus, he was the son of Nicole Kirby Ellington of Columbus and Richard Ellington of Franklin. Other survivors include twin brother, James Ellington; brother, Joe Ellington, both of Columbus; sister, Alysia Drucker of Fort Campbell, KY; grandparents, Richard...

Jun 14, 2019

Brent S. Herron, 59, of Columbus died Friday June 14, 2019 at Columbus Regional Health. He was a maintenance employee at PCA, previously known as Columbus Container. Born March 7, 1960 in Columbus, Brent was the son of Gary Herron and Virginia Turpin Troin. He married Deanna Cowin June 24, 2000 and she survives. Other survivors include, his mother;...

Jun 12, 2019

Florence A. Burton, 82, of Columbus, died Wednesday June 12, 2019 at Keepsake Village.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope.

Born August 28, 1936, Florence was the daughter of Berl Reed and Ruey Cooley Landis.

She married Arthur Burton October 17, 1953, and he survives.

Other survivors...

May 27, 2019

Reverend Jerry D. Crouse, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home. Jerry was a clergy in the United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Indiana Conference of United Methodist Church and Hope Masonic Lodge. He was also an advanced EMT with the Hope Volunteer Fire Department. Jerry enjoyed photography, stained glass, and...

May 24, 2019

Marilyn S. Foist, 81, of Columbus, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home. Marilyn retired from being a bus monitor for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. She had also worked at Northrop King. She was a member of Waynesburg Christian Church, Moose Lodge, and Eagles. Marilyn enjoyed gardening, mowing the grass, and going to tractor pulls. She really...