Harold W Gilliland
Feb 25, 2016
Harold W. Gilliland, 92 of Hope passed away Thursday February 25, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor. He was retired from being a Dairy Farmer and working for Hunger for Harvestors. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope. Harold was proud of his service to the U.S. Army. About 2 years ago he was chosen to go...
Brian Louis Schaefer
Feb 22, 2016
Brian Louis Schaefer, 76 of Hope, passed away Monday February 22, 2016 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. He was retired from the maintenance department at Arvins. He had also been employed at Zollman's Electric as an Electrician and Hauser High School as a Janitor. He served in the U.S. Marines. He was a former member of the Hope Moravian...
Alma Lillian Mann
Feb 14, 2016
Alma Lillian "Lil" Mann, 91, of Hope, died February 14, 2016, at Miller's Merry Manor. She was retired from Sorenson's Construction in Florida. In her earlier years, she had worked in Quality Control for Gulf Plastics and as a radio operator at the Sheriff's Office in Greensburg and was a WAVE in the United States Navy, working in the...
Vivian Drake
Feb 5, 2016
Vivian "Viv" Drake, 81 of Westport, died Friday February 5, 2016 at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was retired from Cummins Engine Company where she was an administrative assistant. She was a former member of Burnsville Christian Church and attended Old Union Church. She was very involved in Jackson School PTO, serving as President. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00...
V. Joan Wiles
Jan 22, 2016
V. Joan Wiles, 74 of Taylorsville died Friday at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was retired as a waitress. She loved bingo, crossword puzzles and going to the casino. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Pastor Kevin Metz officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from noon...
Jill Darlene Powell
Jan 15, 2016
Jill Darlene Powell, 58, of Hope, died at her home on Friday, January 15, 2016. She was co-owner of Brown Bottle in Hartsville and J.P. Electric, Inc. Jill enjoyed being with family and friends, and she loved her dogs. She was a kind-hearted person who put others before herself. She was a loving, caring, and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....
Herbert Harrison Ramsey
Jan 3, 2016
Herbert Harrison Ramsey, 63 of Greensburg died Sunday January 3, 2016 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was a retired transmission specialist. He had a love for building sandrails, was great at woodworking and loved to work in his barn and be outdoors. Born October 3, 1952 in Wayne County, Ky., Herbert was the son of Herb Ramsey and Gladys Bell...
Lewis Carmichael
Dec 30, 2015
Lewis Allen Carmichael, 85 of Oak Park, IL died December 30, 2015 in Berwyn, IL. He had been employed as a dentist, a substitute teacher, and a cabbie. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the VFW. He was a photographer. He loved being a grandfather and was a dedicated Democratic party member. Lewis...
John Perry Simmons
Dec 28, 2015
John Perry Simmons, 95 of Columbus died Monday December 28, 2015 at his home. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer and was on the Board of Trustees. He was a member of Bartholomew County Plan Commission, Bartholonew County Board of Appeals, Bartholomew County Council, Flatrock- Hawcreek...
Marcene L Surber
Dec 24, 2015
Marcene L. Surber, 93, of Shelbyville passed away on December 24, 2015 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. She worked as a secretary at Currant-Moore Insurance Agency in Shelbyville and was a member of Flat Rock Christian Church. She was an avid reader and loved to watch sports. She also enjoyed her morning coffee group at McDonald's. The funeral will be...
Carl E Pierce
Dec 7, 2015
Carl E. Pierce, 88, of Hope, passed away at 2:54 a.m. Monday December 7, 2015 at VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was owner of C&A Radiator Service in Hope and retired as a Laborer at Cummins Engine Company, Plant 1. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a Quaker and was...
Doris M Robinette
Dec 6, 2015
Doris M. Drake Glick Robinette, 89, of Hope passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor. She had worked at Ken-Joy Nursing Home and Cummins Engine Company. She was a member and worked as a custodian at the Hope Moravian Church. Doris enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports and was a lover of Scotty dogs. Cremation was planned...
John D. "Ignats" Everroad
Nov 19, 2015
John D. "Ignats" Everroad, 54 of Columbus, formerly of Hope, died Thursday November 19, 2015 at his home. Years ago he was a mechanic for W.W. Auto in Hope. He graduated from Hauser High School in 1979. He was in the U.S. Army Reserves as a 972 combat engineer. He had attended First Baptist Church of Hope and Bible Church...
Peggy N. Johnson
Nov 17, 2015
Peggy N. Johnson, 73, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at her home. She was a Beautician and worked at The Doll House for many years. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority. Peggy enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and reading. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral...
Madesta Ruth Ray
Nov 16, 2015
Madesta Ruth (Thomas) Ray, 97, formerly of Hope, IN passed away Monday November 16th at Silver Oaks Health Center in Columbus, IN. Mrs. Ray had lived in Seymour, IN with a daughter for 7 years before moving to Columbus. Mrs. Ray was a homemaker most of her life. Born November 10th, 1918 in Anderson, IN. Madesta was the daughter of...
Bernice Lenora Hull
Nov 7, 2015
Bernice Lenora Hull, 83, of Columbus, formerly of Hope, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015. The daughter of Jennie Mabel (Jayne) and Ora George Andrews, she was born in St Louis Crossing on August 24, 1932. She married Gene Hull in Guilford, Indiana, on July 25, 1959 and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2009 prior to his death...
Betty J. Proffitt
Nov 6, 2015
Betty J. Proffitt, 76, of Columbus, former resident of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Kindred Transitional Care. She was a housewife and caretaker. She enjoyed crocheting and loved her dog, Angel. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Burial...
Ruth Ann Reed
Nov 5, 2015
Ruth Ann Reed, 66, of Columbus died Thursday November 5, 2015 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. She received a Bachelor's Degree and had previously been employed as a social worker. She was affiliated with Hope First Wesleyan Church. She loved her cats, butterflies, birds and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. The funeral...
Donald Clinton Stanton
Nov 1, 2015
Donald Clinton Stanton, 82 of Edinburgh, died Sunday November 1, 2015 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Before retirement, he had been a farmer for over 50 years. He was also a Union Carpenter for Acme. He was a member of Flat Rock Christian Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Missouri for over...
James C. Lobdell
Oct 30, 2015
James C. Lobdell, 72 of Hope died Friday October 30, 2015 at his home. He was retired from Cummins Engine Company after 38 years of service and was owner of Jim's Garage and Body Shop. He was a member of Hartsville Church of Christ where he served as a deacon and trustee. He was in the U.S. Army and served...
