Dennis L. Lee
May 23, 2016
Dennis L. Lee, 70, of Hope passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at 5:15 a.m. at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. He was an Engineering Manager in operation improvements and worked at Cummins for 28 years, fifteen of which were in England. He was instrumental in beginning the Just In Time training, especially set up reduction, in the UK,...
Violet Junne Barnett
May 17, 2016
Violet Junne Barnett, 91 of Flat Rock, IN passed away Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. Before retirement she was the Curator at The Grover Museum in Shelbyville. She and her husband owned Barnett Sales in Flat Rock where she was the secretary. Junne was a member of The Flat Rock United Methodist Church and the Order of...
Pat Wasson
May 16, 2016
Patricia "Pat" K. L. Wasson, 71, of Columbus passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Pat owned her own dog grooming business, "Paws and Claws" since 1988. She enjoyed taking care of her yard and flowers. Pat was a big animal lover and loved her cats. She also enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
James F. Sanders
May 7, 2016
James F. Sanders, 76 of Hope died May 7, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. Before retirement he was an engineer in the mechanical engineering industry. He was a good artist and loved woodworking. He served in the U.S. Marines. Born July 30, 1939 in Winslow, IN, James was the son of Charles Franklin Sanders and Dorothy Jean Butler...
Larry Gearhart
May 5, 2016
Larry Gearhart, 67, of Greensburg, died Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. He worked at Gearhart Grain and Burney Grain. He managed Milford Grocery and worked for local farmers. Larry was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Adams and Amazing Grace Church. He loved fishing, putting together puzzles, and being outdoors. He also liked IU...
Ella Mann
May 2, 2016
Ella Mann, 81 of Edinburgh died Monday May 2, 2016 at Community North Heart and Vascular Hospital. Before retirement she was employed for over 50 years as a factory worker at IAC, previously Lear Corp. She loved doing laundry, taking care of her flowers and spending time with her great grandchildren. Born September 18, 1934, Ella was the daughter of...
Thelma E. Foist
Apr 23, 2016
Thelma E. Foist, 86 of Columbus passed away Saturday April 23, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor. Before retirement she was employed as a bookkeeper for Burnside Concrete. She was a member of Burnsville Christian Church, Lady Elks and Lady Moose. She loved to do word search and help her husband Bob sell his woodworking at festivals. The funeral will be...
Harold D Holcomb
Apr 22, 2016
Harold D. Holcomb, 76, of Hope passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 7:50 a.m. at his home. He was retired from Cummins. Harold served in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Hope Wesleyan Church. He was a former member of Eagles and Moose Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing Texas Hold 'em. The funeral will be on...
Wanetta Faye Todd
Apr 15, 2016
Wanetta Faye Todd, 82 of Flat Rock died Friday April 15, 2016 at her home. She worked as an operator at Bell Telephone and also as a senior aide at Columbus Hospital.  Before retirement she did childcare. Wanetta was a devoted and loving mother; a supportive and encouraging friend to all. She had a smile that would light up a...
Karen S. Yarnell
Apr 13, 2016
Karen S. Yarnell, 64 of Columbus died Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Franciscan St. Francis Health Facility in Greenwood. In Karen's earlier years she was employed in a physician's office doing clerical work. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her family. Karen's wishes were to be cremated and...
Norma Clouse
Apr 10, 2016
Norma L. Clouse, 94, of Hope died on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. She co-owned Clouse's Food Center, Inc. in Hope with her husband, Merrill beginning in 1961, and later on with their son, David. She was the corporation's secretary/treasurer. Her husband has long credited Norma's care and attention to detail for their financial...
Jeremy Skaggs
Apr 8, 2016
Jeremy D. Skaggs, 41, of Taylorsville died on Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Trina Wiles Skaggs of Taylorsville; sons, Jeremy M. Skaggs and Brandon (Sierra Springmeier) Skaggs, both of Taylorsville; and parents, Earl and Rickie Taylor Skaggs of Clifford. A full obituary will appear at a later date.
Rhyder Campbell
Apr 6, 2016
Rhyder Liam Lee Campbell, 7 months, of Hope passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Riley Hospital for Children. Born on August 26, 2015 in Indianapolis, Rhyder was the son of Kenneth and Holly Knapp Campbell. He is survived by his parents of Hope; siblings, Anniston, Elijah, Alison, Sky, and Isaiah; grandparents, Dennis and Debbie Knapp of Hope, and...
Peggy Compton
Mar 29, 2016
Peggy Compton, 80, of Hope, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her home. She was retired as a cook at Miller's Merry Manor. Peggy was a member of Hope First Baptist Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching Nascar, and college basketball. Following her wishes, cremation is planned and a family graveside service will be held at a...
Edith M Gorrell
Mar 21, 2016
Edith M. Gorrell, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Ashford Place in Shelbyville. She was a secretary at Camp Atterbury and Swift Fertilizer Co. in Flat Rock, but mostly she was a housewife. Edith was a member of Flat Rock Christian Church where she was a pianist/organist for over 65 years. She liked playing bingo...
Robert "Bob" Burney
Mar 10, 2016
Robert "Bob" M. Burney, 96, of Hope, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. He was a farmer in Bartholomew and Decatur counties and a member of First Baptist Church of Hope. Bob enjoyed camping and gardening. He was an avid sports fan and loved supporting local teams and watching grandchildren participate. He loved...
Kris E. Rich
Mar 4, 2016
Kris E. Rich, 38, of Columbus died Friday March 4, 2016 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He had been employed as a Taxi Cab Driver in Columbus. He was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. He loved hunting, especially for mushrooms, fishing, wrestling and NASCAR. The funeral will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev....
Noelgene Crosby
Mar 2, 2016
Noelgene Crosby, 89 of Flat Rock passed away Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. He was a farmer for many years. He loved John Deere tractors and spending time with his grandkids. The funeral will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Marcus Speer officiating. Visitation will...
Paul E. Fetter
Feb 27, 2016
Paul E. Fetter, 89 of Columbus passed away February 27, 2016 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Valaria Drake Fetter; sons, Paul J. Fetter of Columbus, Ronald Fetter of Hope and Jeff Fetter of Hope; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Paul was cremated and there will be a military graveside service Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Moravian...
Marceal Shirley
Feb 27, 2016
Marceal D. Shirley, 94, of Columbus died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Survivors include her children, Pat (Dick) Rodebaugh of Winterville, N.C. and Bonnie J. (Dan) Titus of Columbus; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy Sturgeon of Hope. She is preceded in death by her husband, James W. Shirley on March 6, 1984....
