Obituaries

Nov 25, 2025

On November 25, 2025, Lola Jane (Hiatt) Hoover passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 96. Lola was born to Charles and Nelle (Foster) Hiatt on April 5, 1929, and was welcomed home by an older brother, Bill. Growing up and even into adulthood her family lovingly referred to her as Lola Jane, and by nicknames...

Nov 24, 2025

Ann Campbell, 91, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Silver Oaks Health Campus.

Born on July 8, 1934 in Flat Rock, IN she was the daughter of Darius and Frances Rose Robertson. She married Clinton Campbell on July 28, 1951.

Ann had worked as a factory worker, but most of her time was...

Nov 23, 2025

On November 23, 2025, Sharon Gayle Webb, age 72, passed away in Florida after losing her battle with cancer.

Sharon was born in Seymour, Indiana, on May 26, 1953, to Mayford and Emogene Webb.  She graduated from Hauser Jr. Sr. High School class of 1971.  She had been a resident of Hope, Indiana, for many years before...

Nov 22, 2025

Richard "Dick" Titus, 91, of Columbus, formerly of Hope, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Brown County Health and Living Community.

Born on September 30, 1934 in Hope, Indiana, Dick was the son of Roscoe and Dorothy Barnett Titus. He married Phyllis Perry on May 28, 1960, and she preceded him in death on July...

Nov 20, 2025

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Harold E. Hitchcock, 86, of Anderson, IN. who left this world peacefully on November 20, 2025, at home with family.

Born in Hope IN. August 17, 1939, he grew up in Anderson, graduating Anderson High School in 1957. Serving our country four years in the Army's...

Nov 2, 2025

Laura Ann Primmer, 56, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born on May 16, 1969 in Columbus, Laura was the daughter of Sheryl "Sherri" McCarty Coffman.

Laura was employed as a patient care technician at Columbus Regional Hospital. She held various positions at Columbus Regional Hospital for 35...

Oct 20, 2025

Maragaret Louise (Schmidt) Downey, 99, died in her home on October 20, 2025.

Margaret known to many as "Peg" lived a full and rich life surrounded by her first love – Family.  She was born July 1, 1926, the daughter of Oscar and Louise (Merkel) Schmidt. She was born and lived in Cincinnati, OH.  She spoke fondly...

Oct 15, 2025

Elvin Lee Shaum, 78, of Hope, Indiana, formerly of Leetonia, Ohio, passed away at Ashford Place in Shelbyville, Indiana on October 15, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

He was born November 1, 1946 in Salem, Ohio to the late Harvey and Susannah (Van Pelt) Shaum.

On September 5, 1970, he married Mary Martin, daughter of the...

Oct 13, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend Alta Mae Robb went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the age of 90.

Alta was born on April 21, 1935, in Fort Ritner, Indiana, to Floyd and Margarette Penrose. After moving to Chicago, Illinois, she met the love of her...

Oct 4, 2025

Angela (Angie) Michelle Whittington has passed from her earthly presence to be with her father and all of the other family and friends that have gone before her

Angie was born on July 24th, 1978 to Kevin and Karen Erdman Pierce. She lived her whole life in Hope, Indiana. She met and married Craig Whittington and they...

Oct 1, 2025

Gloria A. Smith Harker, 84, of Columbus passed away Wednesday October 1, 2025 at Four Seasons Health Care Center.

Born July 15, 1941 in Shelbyville she was the daughter of William Denzil Smith and Marian Berneda Billingsly Smith.  She married Rev. David L. Harker September 24, 1961 and he preceded her in death.

Before retirement...

Sep 27, 2025

Penney Joan Huntsman, 62, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on March 17, 1963, in Shelbyville, Indiana, Penney lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and dedication to those around her.

A graduate of Columbus East High School, Penney devoted her professional life to serving others through various roles in human services. Her...

Sep 26, 2025

Jimmy Maurice Wiles, 56, of Rushville passed away September 26, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

Born April 24, 1969 in Columbus he was the son of Jimmie Lee Wiles and Virginia Joan Shoun Wiles.  He married Jennifer Sizemore May 18, 2024 and she survives.

Other survivors include children, Alyssa Wiles-Cash(Amanda Cash), Chris Wiles (Kati...

Sep 21, 2025

Margaret Alice Wagers, 82, of Taylorsville passed away September 21, 2025.

Born November 20, 1942 in Oneida, KY she was the daughter of Raleigh and Viola Spurlock Webb.  She married Bert Wagers February 3, 1962 and he survives.

Other survivors include sons, Wayne (Lisa) Wagers of Columbus, Randy Wagers of Columbus and Jeff ( Michelle)...

Sep 20, 2025

Mary "Maggie" Janes, 86 of Hope passed away Saturday September 20, 2025 at Our Hospice of Southcentral Indiana inpatient facility.

Born May 3, 1939 in Metcalf County, KY she was the daughter of Gorea Jessee and Gertie Barnes Jessee.  She married Jesse W. Janes June 29, 1957 and he preceded her in death September 13, 2002.

Sep 17, 2025

Elizabeth "Jean" Eakle, 76, of Hope passed away Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Born February 14, 1949 in Columbia, KY she was the daughter of Finnis Burris and LouAnn Cowan Burris.  She married Earl D. Eakle December 29, 1965 and he preceded her in death April 14, 2003.

Visitation for Jean will...

Sep 17, 2025

Lucille Francis (Hughes) Boyd was born on November 25, 1926, in Middle Tennessee, passed away on Sept. 17th   at the age of 98, at her home.  She had been a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Lucille lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness.  She was known for her warm smile, gentle demeanor, kindness, and...

Sep 17, 2025

Pauline Bowers Engle, 81, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Born on April 8, 1944 in Monroe County, KY, Pauline was the daughter of Herman K. and Gracie Ellen Fox Proffitt. She married John Bowers on January 29, 1960 and he preceded her in death in 1980. She then...

Sep 13, 2025

Ronald William Zollman, 65, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on July 12, 1960 in Columbus, Ronnie was the son of Harold and Colleen Zollman and Alice Hendrickson Zollman. He served in the United States Army.

Ronnie was an electrician and worked for his family's business,...

Sep 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Martin Wolpert, on September 2, 2025.  He was born on June 16, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to Saul and Sadie Wolpert, and was married to Margot Keith Green for 13 years.  This marriage produced joyful family memories with the arrival of their son and daughter.