Obituaries

May 14, 2019

B. Jean Trowbridge, 94, of Hope, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Homeview Health Center in Franklin. Jean was retired from being a registered nurse for 50 years working for many local doctors, including Dr. Dudding in Hope. She was the first Director of Nursing at Four Seasons when it opened for 10 years. She was a member...

May 12, 2019

Dorothy A "Jackie" Bense Beck, 86, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Homeview Health & Rehab Center. Before retirement she was a 4th grade school teacher for 25 years at Winchester Elementary School in the Perry Township School System. She graduated from Hope High School in 1950. She then graduated from Indiana Central College with a...

Apr 25, 2019

Rachel F. Miller, 80 of Hope passed away April 25, 2019 at Silver Oaks Health Center. Before retirement, she was employed as a cook at Miller's Merry Manor. She was a member of Flat Rock Methodist Church. Born April 2, 1939 in Ohio County, KY, Rachel was the daughter of Ott and Dora Hoover Rhoades. She married John Miller...

Apr 23, 2019

Clifford Olmstead, 88, of Hartsville, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home. Clifford retired after working as a salesman at Bradley Chevrolet in Franklin from 1983 to 1995. He had also worked at Kaler Candy and Tobacco/Columbus Wholesale and Robertson Chevrolet in Edinburgh. Clifford was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was baptized on November 10, 1946...

Apr 19, 2019

Scott Allen Trisler, 50, of Hope, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Scott was a member of Hope Wesleyan Church. He had previously worked at NTN Driveshaft Born on December 6, 1968 in Columbus, Scott was the son of L. Eugene and Evelyn Bunting Trisler. Scott is survived by his mother of Hope;...

Apr 16, 2019

Thelma Jo Brown Harper, 87, of Hope, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her home. Thelma spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed quilting. Born on April 19, 1931 in Edmonton, KY, Thelma was the daughter of...

Apr 9, 2019

Gloria Jean Rogers, 90, of Columbus, died Tuesday April 9, 2019 at Schneck Memorial Hospital. Born August 22, 1928 in Arcadia, NY, she was the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Brugge Monje. She married Francis Rogers and he preceded her in death in 2007. Gloria is survived by children, Susan Asher, Scott Rogers, Jeff (Raquel) Rogers and Lance (Pam)...

Apr 8, 2019

David Scott Smith, 51, of Hope, died Monday April 8, 2019 in Liberty, KY. while visiting family. Born January 31, 1968 in Orlando, FL. David was the son of Comer Smith and Alvera Bosco Neal. He married Nancy Goode August 14, 1989 and she survives. He had been self-employed as a tree trimmer. David had attended Hope Wesleyan Church....

Apr 5, 2019

Gary "D." Thompson, 65, of Hope died Friday April 5, 2019 at his home. He enjoyed animals, camping, fishing, old cars, Pacers and IU basketball games. Born August 15, 1953 in Columbus, Gary was the son of Paul C. and Dorothy A. Tindall Thompson. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Norman Funeral Home with Pastor...

Mar 31, 2019

Gladys H. (Glick) Simmons, 99, of Columbus, died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her home. Gladys was retired as a Special Education teacher with BCSC. She had also been a Registered Nurse. Gladys was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. Her community volunteerism has covered areas ranging from church to foundations to service organizations. She enjoyed cross stitching,...

Mar 29, 2019

Timothy "Larry" Mathis, Sr., 57, of Hope, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at his home. Timothy had previously worked at David R. Webb and had worked at Clouse's IGA in Hope. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, tinkering with remote-control cars, and collecting knives. Born on January 24, 1962 in Columbus, Timothy was the son of Dale Eugene and...

Mar 16, 2019

John W. Hamner, 92, of Flat Rock, passed away Saturday March 16, 2019 at Waldron Health and Rehab Center. He was retired as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He served over 20 years and was a WWII veteran. Born June 8, 1926 in Shelby County, John was the son of Russell A. Hamner, Sr. and Gladys...

Mar 14, 2019

Cecelia J. Henderson, 70, of Columbus, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope.

Cecelia was retired from working as a Quality Inspector at Lear Corporation for 40 years.

She was a member of Faith Chapel. She enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, and studying the Word of God.

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Mar 12, 2019

Nancy Leigh DeBusk, 59, of Greensburg died Tuesday March 12, 2019 at her home. She was employed as an LPN at Aspen Place Health Care Facility. Born August 16, 1959 in Greensburg, Nancy was the daughter of Larry Martin and Janet Click Dance. She married David DeBusk May of 1989 and he preceded her in death January 19, 2013....

Mar 7, 2019

Olive "Pat" Herron, 97, of Hope, passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 at Four Seasons Health Care Center. Before retirement she was employed as a radio inspector for Arvin Industries, a punch press operator at Delco Remy and had been Co-Sexton of Hope Moravian Church for 19 years. She was a member of Royal Neighbors of America for 72...

Mar 4, 2019

Garry L. Wright, 69, of Holton, died Monday March 4, 2019 at his home. Before retirement he was a mechanic for the automotive industry. He was in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam and Korean wars. He was a member of the Versailles American Legion, post 173, the Eagles in Seymour and a member of the church...

Feb 26, 2019

Druscilla Ann Huntsman, 80, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday February 26, 2019 at Our Hospice of South Central Inpatient Facility. She had retired from working in the laundry department at some local nursing homes. In the 90's she owned and operated the Filling Station Restaurant in Hope along with her husband Oscar. Born December 11, 1938 in Hope, Druscilla was...

Feb 21, 2019

Joyce D. Hand, 87, of Columbus, died February 21, 2019 at the Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Born April 11, 1931 in Zenus, Joyce was the daughter of the late Luther and Mable Taylor Allee. After graduation from North Vernon High School in 1949, Joyce worked for Cincinnati Bell in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joyce later transferred to...

Feb 21, 2019

Carrol Mae Vest, 81, of Hope, died Thursday February 21, 2019 at her residence. Before retirement she had been employed as a security guard at Griffin Industries. She had also been employed at Roviar Sportswear. She was a member of Hope House of Prayer. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and being with her family. Born February 26, 1937 in Salem,...

Feb 20, 2019

Clifton R. "Bubba" Posey, Jr., 62 of Columbus, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He had previously worked as a brick layer. He had been employed at Overhead Door, Rightway Fasteners, and Swifty Gas Station. He was a member of Hartsville Church of Christ, He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and reading the bible. He enjoyed going...