Charles C. Hurt
Jan 17, 2017
Charles C. Hurt, 82, of Columbus, formerly of Hope, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Silver Oaks Health Campus. He retired from Cosco after 40 years and worked as a maintenance man for Clouse's IGA in Hope. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Charles was a member of Hope First Baptist Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed...
Steven Ashbrook
Jan 9, 2017
Steven W. Ashbrook, 63, of Hope died Monday, January 9, 2017 at his home. Survivors include his siblings, Roseanna (John) Harmon of Greenfield, Alan (Becki) Ashbrook of Hope, Paul (Carol) Ashbrook of Hope, and Jill Howell of Hope. Steven is preceded in death by his parents. Cremation is planned. A private service will be held at a later date.
Dr. John E. Gilliland
Jan 6, 2017
Dr. John Edward Gilliland, 84, died Jan. 6, 2017. He passed away peacefully at his home in Franklin, Indiana, cared for and surrounded by his large and loving family after a valiant struggle with prostate cancer. He was born at home near Hope, Indiana, on Nov. 1, 1932, the youngest child of Walter John and Lavern Gilmour Gilliland. He grew...
Eileen V. Steinbarger
Dec 30, 2016
Eileen V. Steinbarger, 91, of Hope died Friday, December 30, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She was a member of Royal Neighbors of America. Eileen was born on January 16, 1925 in Bartholomew County. She married William Steinbarger, Sr. in February of 1946, and he preceded her in death...
Randall A. Franklin
Dec 24, 2016
Randall A. "Randy" Franklin, 65 of Columbus, formerly of Hartsville died Saturday December 24, 2016 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He loved to ride his bicycle and in his earlier days he enjoyed delivering The Republic on his bicycle and visiting with friends while doing so. He loved to watch wrestling and loved spending time with family. He was born June...
Alice Faye Kissling
Dec 21, 2016
Alice Faye Kissling, 78 of Fort Worth Texas died Wednesday December 21, 2016 at Harrison At The Heritage Health Facility. For many years she owned and operated her own dog grooming and boarding business when they resided in Hope. She was a member of Eastern Star and the Hope United Methodist Church. She was born April 2, 1938 in Hartford,...
E. Leon Hitchcock
Dec 20, 2016
E. Leon Hitchcock, 87, of Hope died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. Before retirement, Leon worked as a heavy equipment operator at Force Construction for 18 years. He was owner and operator of Hitchcock Trucking for 32 years. He was a member of Clifford Eastern Star #587 for 63 years, Hope Masonic Lodge 150 for 64...
Phyllis A. Epperson
Dec 20, 2016
Phyllis A. Epperson, 84, of Columbus, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Four Seasons Healthcare. Before retirement, she was an IPS school teacher and taught at School #34. She taught at the same school for 37 years. Phyllis graduated from Butler University with a Master's degree. She was a member of Hope Moravian Church. She attended all of the Moravian...
Monty Lou Colson
Dec 15, 2016
Monty Lou Colson, 78 of Greensburg died Thursday December 15, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, Earl L. Colson of Greensburg; children, Kimberly (Mark) Hayes of orlando, Fl., Kevin ( Deanna) Colson of Seymour, Todd Colson of Greensburg, Judy Stevens of Hope, Susan (Stephen) Merritt of Greensburg and Richard (Sherri) Colson of Navarre,...
Jeanette L. Gibson
Dec 13, 2016
Jeanette L. Gibson, 48, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Major Hospital. She had been employed with the Family Assistance Program for the National Guard and in customer service at Colvance Pharmaceutical. She served in the Army Reserve for 14 years. Jeanette was a big Disney fan and visited Disney World every year. She always offered her home...
John A. Pence
Dec 9, 2016
John A. Pence, 92, of Hope died Friday, December 9, 2016 at Silver Oaks Health Campus. He was a farmer and was a veteran of the Army Air Force during the WWII. John was a member of Old Union United Church of Christ and a longtime member of Gideons International. He was a Sunday School teacher for many years. He...
Robert D. Harvey
Dec 2, 2016
Robert D. Harvey, 89, of Hope, died Friday December 2, 2016 at 10:20 p.m. at Keepsake Village. Before retirement, he worked in the factory at Cummins. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII. He enjoyed fishing, horseshoes, and watching his grandkids play sports. He liked spending time at Tuff Creek Lodge. There will be a graveside service...
Sharon Marie Seim
Dec 1, 2016
Sharon Marie Cann Seim, 72, of Hope, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2016, at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope after a 14-year battle with Alzheimer's. Born October 24, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sharon was the daughter of Gerald C. Cann and Velma Marie Rumpke Cann. She married Gerald Seim September 12, 1963, and he survives. Sharon was previously employed...
D. Dale Watson
Dec 1, 2016
Dale Watson, 61, of Hope, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at his home. Survivors incude siblings, Rick Watson, Linda Beaver, Randy Watson, and John Watson. Dale is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Junior and Leonard Watson. Cremation is planned with no services. Arrangements were made through Norman Funeral Home in Hope.
William R. Kreinhop
Nov 23, 2016
William R. Kreinhop, 83 of Hope passed away Wednesday November 23, 2016 at his home. Before retirement, he had been employed as a teacher for 35 years working in Shelby and Bartholomew County school systems. He served in the U.S. Marines from1952 to 1955 as a first Marine Airwing in Korea. William enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading and nature being involved...
Jeffrey W. Grider
Nov 19, 2016
Jeffrey W. Grider, 53, of Columbus, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Ramona Grider; children, Amanda, Katrina, Braden, Brennen, Bryant; stepchildren, Shannon, Lacona, Thomas, and Del; 18 grandchildren; and siblings, Jennette, Anna, Carol, and James. Cremation is planned. Memorial contributions may be given to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
George C. Andrews
Nov 10, 2016
George Curtis Andrews, 95, of Hope passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Before retirement, George was a trained dispatcher for Pennsylvania Railroad, Pen Central, and Conrail. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII as a Radio Operator Mechanic. He was a member of American Legion and the Camon Masonic Lodge in Hope. George enjoyed...
Raymond A Wade
Nov 1, 2016
Raymond A. Wade, 78 of Westport died Tuesday November 1, 2016 at his home. Cremation was planned and there will be no services.
Michael D. Cox
Oct 31, 2016
Michael Dale Cox, 59, of Hope passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at 12:12am at Columbus Regional Hospital. He recently worked at Delta Faucet in Greensburg and spent many years as a Farm Loan Officer. He was a farmer at heart. Mike was a member of Waynesburg Christian Church. He enjoyed farming, pig showing, NASCAR, and telling stories with his...
