Obituaries

Oct 21, 2019

Lois Ruth Boyle, 90, of Hope, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born September 22, 1929 in DeWitt County, IL., she was the daughter of Grant and Lura Robertson Shepherd. She married Robert Geiling in 1947 and he preceded her in death. She then married Bill Boyle in 1981 and he preceded her in death....

Oct 15, 2019

Clara Mae Chipman, 91, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. Clara had previously worked as a server at Big John's Truck Stop in Greensburg and spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Aerie Baptist Church in Letts and Forest Hill Homemakers. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and canning...

Oct 13, 2019

Marie E. Engle Clouse, 94, of Hope, died at 7:30 p.m. on October 13, 2019 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. She was born in Monroe, Indiana on October 18, 1924. She was the daughter of Leo Evan and Emelia Marie (Adler) Engle. Marie graduated from Kirkland High School in Decatur, Indiana in April of 1942. She graduated...

Oct 7, 2019

Ronald Edwin Trotter, 85, of Columbus, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor. Born on March 12, 1934 in Columbus, Ron was the son of Archie Franklin and Luella Carolyn Davis Trotter. Ron graduated from Clifford High School in 1952. He attended two years at Purdue University and then joined the Air National Guards in Terre...

Oct 1, 2019

James M. Griffin, 59, of Elwood, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home. James retired from painting after over 30 years. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. James enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, and being with his grandchildren. He was a caring person who loved to help people. Born on November 19,...

Sep 26, 2019

Norma Jean Stone Hitchcock, 79, of Columbus, formerly of Hope, passed away Thursday September 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Born September 14, 1940 in Greensburg, Norma Jean was the daughter of Elmer and Edith Jackson. She married Larry Stone July 26, 1959 and he preceded her in death in 1988. She then married Leon...

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...