Mae Louise Michael
Jan 28, 2017
Mae Louise Michael, 80, of Columbus, died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at her home. She was retired from Como Plastics as a quality inspector. Mae enjoyed playing Yahtzee and watching game shows. She also liked to go fishing. Born on May 5, 1936, in Lauderdale County, Alabama, Mae was the daughter of Larcus M. and Clara Louise Posey Cobb. She...
Jill M. Fletcher
Jan 28, 2017
Jill M. Fletcher, 52, of Hope, died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at her home. She worked as a press operator and in quality control at FLW Plastics. She previously attended First Baptist Church of Hope. Jill enjoyed going to movies and taking vacations. Born on June 7, 1964, in Columbus, Jill was the daughter of Delmar E. Fletcher and Virginia...
Virgil "Ike" Wasson
Jan 26, 2017
Virgil "Ike" Wasson, Jr., 86, of Hope died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Ike retired from working in maintenance at Cummins Engine Company. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the morning coffee bunch...
George "Moe" Thompson
Jan 24, 2017
George M. "Moe" Thompson, 72, of Columbus, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Moe retired from Cummins Inc. in 1999, and was a member of Grammer Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed playing softball, basketball, volleyball, bowling and also enjoyed fishing. Born on November 26, 1944 in Bartholomew County, Moe was the son of George M. and Sara Trimble...
Robert Stephen Compton
Jan 20, 2017
Robert Stephen Compton 40, of Columbus IN passed away January 20, 2017 at IU Health Methodist (Indianapolis). Robert was born September 12, 1976 in Barren Co., KY. He is survived by his mother Betty (Ping) Stivers, step-father Danny Stivers, and his sister Amber Compton (all of Hope, IN) and his grandfather BP Compton of Glasgow, KY. Robert was preceded in...
James "Jim Bo" H. Michael
Jan 19, 2017
James H. "Jim Bo" Michael, 56, of North Vernon, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He worked as a handyman for several local farmers, a laborer for Northrupt King Seed, and as a millwright. James was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Born on...
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...
