Obituaries

Dec 7, 2018

Howard W. Mize, 87, of Hope, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor. Howard retired from Cummins. He had also worked for Keller-Newsom Auctioneers and did some farming. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1949 to 1957. Howard was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope and American Legion. He enjoyed boating, fishing,...

Nov 30, 2018

Donald C. Butler, 77, of Hope, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Donald retired from being a dispatcher for a trucking company.

He enjoyed walking, and listening to classical music, especially orchestras and symphonies.

Born on July 22, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois, Donald was the son of Donald Hege and...

Nov 30, 2018

Annetta Johnson (Tungate), 76, of Hope, died Friday November 30, 2018 at Columbus Regional Health. She was a member of Hope Community Church of God. She loved fishing, working in her flowers and spending time with her family. Born June 27, 1942 in Taylor County, Ky., she was the daughter of Perry Willis and Bessie Ellen Wise Tungate. She married...

Nov 29, 2018

David R. Troth, 51, of Hope, died Thursday November 29, 2018 at Willow Crossing Healthcare. He had been employed as a security supervisor for Securitas and Ceraland. He was a life member of the NRA, was an umpire for 28 years and a member of U.S.S.A. He loved fishing, shooting guns, playing softball. He loved football and played in high...

Nov 29, 2018

Eddie Dean Crossen, 52, of Hope died November 29, 2018 at I.U. Methodist Hospital. He was employed at Toyota as an associate. Born October 1, 1966 in Ashland, Ohio, Eddie was the son of Dale and Nyla Bowman Crossen. He is survived by children, Mark (Ally) Crossen of Hope, Justin Crossen of Columbus, Cheri Crossen of Columbus and Connor Crossen...

Nov 29, 2018

E. June DeSpain McKay, 90, of Hartsville, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

June was retired from Hamilton Cosco. She was a member of Hartsville Methodist Church and Hartsville Home Ec Club. She loved her dog, Puppy and enjoyed country music and horses.

Born on April 23, 1928 in Hope, June...

Nov 28, 2018

Carvin F. Bode, 89 of Hope died Wednesday November 28 at Silver Oaks Health Campus. From March of 1953 to June of 1990 he was employed at Indiana Gas as a meter reader. He graduated from Courtland High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953. He was a member of the Seymour Immanuel Lutheran...

Nov 28, 2018

Joe H. Wright, 65, of Columbus, passed away at his home November 28, 2018 surrounded by his family. Joe worked in the Columbus Parks and Recreation for 31 years, from June 1981 to April 2012. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He served six years during the Vietnam War and retired as a sergeant. Joe was the founder...

Nov 25, 2018

David Lee Calender, 83, of Shelbyville, TN passed away Sunday November 25, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Hospital in Shelbyville, TN. Born May 27, 1935 in Hope, Indiana he was the son of Clinton and Lois Mae (McKinney) Calender. He married Bonnie Williams March 10, 2001 in Breeding, Ky. and she survives in Shelbyville. Other survivors include a sister, Clinta Mae...

Nov 25, 2018

Joseph Jr. Wright, 85, of Shelbyville, died Sunday November 25, 2018 at his home. He had worked as a truck driver for Kokomo Brothers before his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and the Moose Lodge.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 - 1955 during the Korean war. Joe loved working on vehicles and...

Nov 15, 2018

Joseph L. "Joe" Robertson, 77, of Columbus, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 15, 2018. Born January 13, 1942 in Columbus, Joe was the son of Harry and Mary Whittington Robertson. He married Bonita K. Hunter Robertson and she preceded him in death in February of 1987. He then married Carolyn Martin and she preceded him in death...

Nov 14, 2018

Jane T. Shuff, 81, of Columbus, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Hickory Creek of Columbus. Jane spent her life as a housewife. She was a member of Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church. Jane enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her family. Born on July 20, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, Jane was the daughter of Robert and Jane Hardt Williams....

Nov 10, 2018

Ruby F. Kinney Sinclair Roberts Stephens Childers, 71, of Hope died Saturday November 10, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor. She had worked in home healthcare most of her adult life and did other jobs also. Ruby was born June 26, 1947 in Shelbyville. She was the daughter to Cecil and Cordia Guthrie Kinney. She is survived by husband Larry Childers...

Nov 7, 2018

Charles Robert Campfield Sr., 66, of Hope, died Wednesday November 7, 2018 at his home. He had been employed as a hod carrier for Dale Shrader Masonry. Born January 3, 1952 in Indianapolis, Charles was the son of Charles Alfred and Imogene W. Bryant Campfield. He married Susan Hadley on October 17, 1987, and she survives. Other survivors include sons,...

Nov 4, 2018

Louvena L. Knight, 88, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Born on July 6, 1930 in Hartsville, Louvena was the daughter of Ross and Edna Keller. Louvena enjoyed crocheting and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include daughter, Connie (Jim) Ball of Hope; son-in-law, Larry Milburn of Columbus; grandchildren, Johnna...

Oct 21, 2018

Claude E. "Ted' Johns, 90, of North Vernon, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home. Claude was retired from the factory at Cummins. After retirement, he worked as a security guard and 20 of those years were at Cummins. He served in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class from 1952 to 1956. Claude was a...

Oct 16, 2018

Wade Morris Baxter, 63, of Columbus, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his home. Wade worked in the factory at Cummins. He was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge. He enjoyed helping his family with Thoroughbred race horses. Born on June 25, 1955 in Columbus, Wade was the son of Morris and Edelle Waltz Baxter. Survivors...

Oct 12, 2018

Erma Lucille Nasby Franklin, 91, of Columbus, died Friday, October 12, 2018 at Lutheran Community Home in Seymour. Erma spent her life as a homemaker and helped her husband, Robert with carpenter work and building cabinets. She was a member of Berean Bible Church and Home Ec Club. She was very involved in helping in the church. Erma enjoyed doing...

Oct 6, 2018

Robert Arthur May, 91, of Hope, died at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Bob was born on January 11, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana. His parents were Robert Sidener May and Marguerite Doyle May. He lived in Indianapolis until 1932 when he moved to the Hope community. He was a graduate of...

Sep 30, 2018

Samuel W. Swinford, 80, of Flat Rock, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at IU Med Center. Samuel was a farmer all of his life. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of Hope Moravian Church, Farmers Masonic Lodge #147, Scottish Rite, Murat Shriners, and Blue River Foundation. Samuel was a board member of Shelby County Co-op...