Obituaries

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.

Aug 23, 2025

Gary Jahn Calender, 63, of Hope lost his battle for life at 6:36 p.m. Saturday August 23, 2025.  He had been ill for 2 weeks and was in and out of ICU at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born December 11, 1961 in Columbus he was the son of David Calender and Betty Newsom.

Gary was a...

Aug 12, 2025

Ernest Eugene Stone, age 86, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born January 6, 1939, in Columbus, Indiana to Lloyd Adam and Thelma Louise (Mace) Stone.  He graduated from Hope High School, Hope, Indiana in 1956.  He married his high school sweetheart Barbara Rae Waltz on February 2, 1957, they were married 68...

Aug 11, 2025

Marcia Kay Nading, 63, of Indianapolis passed away Monday August 11, 2025 at Altenheim Community Rehabilitation Center.

Born July 7, 1962 in Crawfordsville she was the daughter of Augustine Overfelt and Peggy (Peace) Overfelt.  She married Joseph Martin "Marty" Nading and he survives.

Other survivors are son, John Siler (Kaitlin Benfield) of Anchorage, Alaska; sister,...

Aug 8, 2025

Steven R. Robertson, 75, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on December 27, 1949 at home in Columbus, Steve was the son of John W. and Esta Faye Cooper Robertson. He served in the United States Army Reserves. He married Vicki McQueen on October 3, 1969....

Aug 5, 2025

Lorraine "Lori" Bowers, 75, of Columbus passed away Tuesday August 5,2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born December 20,1949 in Staten Island, NY Lori was the daughter of Edward Kowaleski and Genevieve Kashavsky Kowaleski.  She married Vernon Bowers June 8,2002 and he survives.

Lori had previously been employed at Miller's Merry Manor as a...

Jul 31, 2025

Thomas Woehler Hull, 86, of Hope passed away Thursday July 31, 2025 at Our Hospice of Southcentral Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Born February 25, 1939 in Hope he was the son of Frank S. and Mary Louise Woehler Hull.  He married Rita Pettit May 29, 1963 and she survives.

Tom served in the U.S. Army.

Jul 25, 2025

Imogene Emmert, 97, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Imogene was born on July 13, 1928 in Columbus, Indiana, the eldest child of Oliver Wilcoxson and Helen Marie (Jones) Wilcoxson Cates. She lived in Hope, Indiana for 54 years before moving to Columbus, Indiana in 2000.

Jul 25, 2025

John Dixon Harrod, 83, of Flat Rock, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 8, 1941, to Dolph Oren Harrod and Mildred Dixon Harrod.

On December 8, 1967, John married the love of his life, Penny Ellen Howe. Together, they built a strong...

Jul 22, 2025

Roger W. Leeson, 70, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday July 22, 2025 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Born November 26, 1954 in Columbus, Roger was the son of Walter L. and Ruby M. Craig Leeson.  He married Shirley Michael July 20, 1973, and she survives.

Other survivors include daughter, Miranda...

Jul 17, 2025

Raymond Scott Tindall, 62, of Hope passed away Thursday July 17, 2025 at I.U. Methodist Hospital.

Born October 8, 1962 in Shelbyville he was the son of Buzzy and Mary M. Stiers Tindall.  He married Sherry Tindall October 15, 1982.

Raymond was a mechanic.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing pool and darts.  He...

Jul 11, 2025

Ruth Marie Wright, 82, of Shelbyville passed away Friday July 11, 2025 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.

Born February 20, 1943 in Greensburg she was the daughter of Ozro and Lorena Motz Edmondson.  She married Jesse Wright July 21, 1973 and he preceded her in death January 7, 1997.

Before retirement Ruth was employed in...

Jul 2, 2025

Betty L. Jordan Summers, 91, of Hope passed away on July 2, 2025 at her home.

Born on May 31, 1934 in Troy, IN, Betty was the daughter of Herman and Elsie Weller Jordan. She married John Summers on February 9, 1951 in Rockport, IN, and he survives.

Other survivors include children, Cindy (Gary) Owens...