Obituaries

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...

Sep 27, 2018

Beverly J. Beeker, 76, of St. Louis Crossing, died Thursday September 27, 2018 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility. She was a member of The Chapel of The Good Shepherd Church. Born August 19, 1942 in Columbus, Bev was the daughter of Harry and Pauline Gruhl. She married Ronald D. Beeker, and he survives. Bev loved spending time with her family...

Sep 26, 2018

Kenneth D. "Lard" Burton, 84, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Before retirement, Kenneth worked as a truck driver for Cummins. He served in the Army Reserves. Kenneth attended First Christian Church in Greensburg. He was a member of Power of the Past in Greensburg, Bartholomew County Saddle Club, and St. Louis...

Sep 26, 2018

Donald C. Bailey, 78, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Before retirement, Donald worked in building maintenance at Golden Foundry. He was a member of St. Louis Crossing Independent Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Born on September 14,...

Sep 22, 2018

Mary J. Knifley, 93, of Columbus, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Silver Oaks Health Campus. Mary spent her life as a homemaker and a teacher. She was a member of Hope Moravian Church and Kill Kare Klub. She was also a member of Hartsville Chapter Eastern Star #550, where she was appointed Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of...