Obituaries

Aug 31, 2018

Parker "Ed" Tempest, 83, of Columbus, died Friday August 31, 2018 at 10:02 p.m. at St. Vincent Hospital. Born September 29, 1934 in Bartholomew County, Parker was the son of Flavius and Mabel Vansyoc Tempest. He married Ruthanna Sprague October 23, 1963 and she survives. Other survivors include children, David L. (Janet) Tempest of Scipio, Debra (Bill) Ritchie of Columbus,...

Aug 30, 2018

David R. Harlow, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his home. David retired in 1990 from working as a Lab Technician at Cummins for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, going to garage sales and flea markets, watching NASCAR, and playing his guitar. David loved to sit on his front porch and talk to the neighbors. He...

Aug 29, 2018

Mr. Noel H. Knifley, 67, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Noel was born on February 1, 1951 in Campbellsville, KY to William and Mary Jones Knifley. Noel was a 1969 graduate of Hauser High School in Hope. After graduation, he attended General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan where he earned a...

Aug 23, 2018

Trevor "T.J." Frazee, 18, of Hope, died Thursday August 23, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born August 9, 2000 in Bartholomew County, Trevor was the son of Brad Frazee and the late Tanya Covert Frazee. He is survived by his father, Brad of Hope; brothers, Ethan Frazee of Hope and Karson Frazee of Grammer; grandparents, Teresa Covert of Hope, Tom...

Aug 13, 2018

Lenora "Nodie" Dodd, 81, of Indianapolis, formerly of Hope, died Monday, August 13, 2018, at Franciscan Hospice House. Nodie was born on January 4, 1937. She married Sam Dodd on July 4, 1985, and he preceded her in death in June of 1986. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. Nodie attended Greenwood Bible Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Aug 2, 2018

Carol Ann Adams, 78, of Greenwood, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Aspen Trace Living Community in Greenwood. Carol spent most of her life as a homemaker and had worked at Famous Footwear. She was an excellent cook. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, and loved animals. Carol loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. Born on June 5, 1940 in...

Aug 1, 2018

Joyce G. Andrews "Mimi Juice", 74, of Columbus, died August 1, 2018 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Joyce was owner of Shaton's in Hope for 40 years. She attended Community Church of Columbus. She enjoyed cleaning and working. Joyce loved her grandchildren. Born on December 15, 1943 in Albany, Kentucky, Joyce was the daughter of Virgil and Edna Shoopman Thrasher....

Jul 30, 2018

Randy Hathaway, 66, of Speedway, formerly of Hope, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Eagle Valley Meadows in Indianapolis. Randy was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Greenwood and had attended Hope United Methodist Church. He had previously sang in a barbershop quartet. He enjoyed collecting jewelry. Randy was very social and had many friends. He was a very...

Jul 15, 2018

Rodney Delbert DeSpain, 61, of Hartsville, died July 15, 2018. Born March 30, 1957 in Columbus, Rodney was the son of Delbert DeSpain and June Bell DeSpain McKay. He married Kathy Robertson on August 23, 2003, and she survives. Rodney was previously employed as a mail carrier for Federal Express. He enjoyed playing horseshoes for over 30 years with...

Jul 11, 2018

Charles Robert "Bob" Rose, 78, of Hope, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home.

Before retirement, Bob worked at Cummins. He was a founding charter member of Chapel of the Good Shepherd. While he was ill and unable to attend church, he enjoyed watching In Touch Ministries. Bob served in the Reserve National Guard

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Jul 11, 2018

Betty L. Moore, 80, of Hope, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Betty spent her life as a homemaker. She had previously attended Wesley Chapel. She enjoyed doing puzzles, drawing pictures, and doing word search. She also loved to cook.

Born on January 10, 1938 in Columbus, Betty was the daughter of...

Jul 11, 2018

Everett H. Sims, 95, of Hope, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Everett retired from Public Service as a meter reader. He served in the United States Army during World War II and arrived in Normandy on D Day plus 9. He spent time in France, Germany, and Belgium. He was part of the 30th Infantry Division....

Jul 1, 2018

Joan Venable, 89, of Hope, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Joan worked over 21 years at Ken-Joy as a QMA. She was a member of Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in the yard and growing flowers. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and recently became an accomplished card player. Born on August...

Jun 24, 2018

Dorothy Jane McCarty, 96, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 24, 2018 at her daughter's home.

Dorothy spent her life as a homemaker and took care of her nine children. She enjoyed reading and being with her family.

Born on May 7, 1922 in Franklin, Dorothy was the daughter of Gideon and Lillian Smith Johnson. She...

Jun 19, 2018

On June 19, 2018 at 1:40 p.m., Jesus received Kelly Ann (Hyden) Paetzel, 55, of Hope. She was born in Columbus, IN on March 23, 1963. She was the daughter of Wardlyn Mitchell Hyden and Edward Jay Hyden. At a very young age, Kelly found a beloved surrogate father in Mr. Leland Van Blaricum. He also became a loving "Pop...

Jun 15, 2018

Wilma Huntsman, 87, of Columbus, passed from this life to the next on June 15, 2018, at Willow Crossing Health and Rehab in Columbus, IN. Wilma was born on June 17th, 1930 in Hope IN to Elda J. and Nellie Anderson Clouse. Wilma grew up in Hope IN and attended Hope High School.  Wilma met and married Floyd E. Huntsman...

Jun 2, 2018

Susan O. Douglas, 74, of Hope, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Susan worked as a writer for the Indy Star and other newspapers. She received a Masters degree from Indiana University.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Indiana Historical Society. She enjoyed writing and working on the...

May 26, 2018

Ruth Beeker, 98, of St. Louis Crossing, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:45 p.m. at Millers Merry Manor, where she made it her home the last 3 ½ years. She was born on March 7, 1920, west of Columbus on Georgetown Road to William and Alice Coles Guthrie. She was married to John Robert Beeker Sr. on March...

May 18, 2018

Margaret L. Harter, 83, of Hope, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at Columbus Transitional Care.

Margaret spent most of her life as a housewife. She attended The Cross of Hope.

She loved animals and raised dogs. She enjoyed doing carpentry work around the house.

Born on March 2, 1935...

May 15, 2018

Brother Warren C. Burks-Bey Jr., 81 years young, born July 26, 1936, fulfilled his earthly tasks and was called home to rest on Tuesday morning, May 15, 2018. He passed away at Miller's Merry Manor.

Warren was one of six children born to the late Warren C. Burks, Sr. and Ethel (Smith) Burks in Covington, Virginia....