Margaret "Maggie" Ferguson
Jul 11, 2016
Margaret A. "Maggie" Ferguson, 73, of Clifford passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at her home. Before retirement, she worked at Como Plastics for over 38 years. Margaret attended St. Louis Crossing Independent Methodist Church. She enjoyed watching sports, reading books, and writing poems. The funeral will be Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with...
L. Paul Keller
Jul 5, 2016
L. Paul Keller, 81 of Columbus joined his wife Roberta known to family and friends as 'Bert' in heaven on Tuesday July 5, 2016. Paul was born on July 25, 1934 in Hope, Indiana to Keith and Edith (Powell) Keller. The third of 4 children, his siblings include Omer Keller who preceded him in death, Glen Keller with his wife...
Louis E. Bense Jr.
Jul 4, 2016
Louis E. Bense Jr., 85 of Hope passed away Monday July 4, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. He had worked as a farmer in Bartholomew and Decatur County before retirement. He was a member and a deacon of Waynesville Christian Church. He loved fishing, hunting traveling and woodworking. The funeral will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Norman...
Elsie M. Herron
Jun 16, 2016
Elsie M. Herron, 91 of Hope died Thursday June 16, 2016 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Before retiring she was employed as a contract bus driver for Flat Rock- Hawcreek School Cooperation and a bookkeeper for Herron Oil Delivery. Elsie was in the U.S. Navy. She was a Hospital Apprentice 1rst Class. She was a participant...
Mary F. Kimsey
Jun 15, 2016
Mary F. Foster Kimsey, 74 of Hope died Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor. She is survived by children, Debby Hatch of Indianapolis, Kevin (Louann) Kimsey of Columbus, Allen (Helen) Kimsey of Indianapolis and Rebecca Kimsey of Jeffersonville; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and a brother, Gary Foster of Indianapolis. There will be visitation Friday from 4 to...
Arthur W. Ledwinka
Jun 6, 2016
Arthur W. Ledwinka, 88, of Columbus passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 11:15 a.m. at Four Seasons Retirement Center. He worked as a lineman for Indiana Bell for 33 years. Arthur was a member of Columbus Indiana Bible Students where he served as an elder. He enjoyed gardening and was a good repairman. Born on February 5, 1928...
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...
