Obituaries

May 8, 2014

William Michael "Mike" Emmert, 66 of Columbus passed away Thursday May 8, 2014 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Mike had previously been employed by Weinantz Restaurant, Goodwill Industries and Developmental Services. Born November 15, 1947 in Columbus, Mike was the son of William Martin and Imogene Wilcoxson Emmert. He graduated from Hauser High School,in the class...

May 6, 2014

Marvin Dale Robertson, 76 of Hope died May 6, 2014 at his home. He was retired after working as a factory worker at Sonoco Packaging for 52 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved fishing, going to auctions, watching NASCAR, gardening and going to the casino. Born May 4, 1938 in Shelby County, Marvin was the...

Apr 27, 2014

Mike "Apple" McNicholas, 61 of Columbus died April 27, 2014 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. He worked at E.M.S. as a supervisor and janitor. He was born April 19, 1953 in Columbus, Indiana. He was the son of Maurice McNicholas and Alvera Oliphant McNicholas. He married Terri Carman January 26, 1974 and she survives. Mike graduated from the...

Apr 25, 2014

Richard Preston Ray (71) of Flat Rock, Indiana died Friday, April 25, 2014 at Silver Oaks Health Campus, Columbus, Indiana.

Richard P. Ray was born June 22, 1942 to Charles Preston and Madesta R. (Thomas) Ray in Columbus, Indiana. He graduated from Hauser High School in 1960 and served in the US Navy from May 1960 –...

Apr 21, 2014

Robert Wayne Roberts, 58, of Franklin, died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at his home.

He had been self employed in the construction business and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m....

Apr 19, 2014

Mary E. Locke, 94 of Columbus passed away Saturday April 19, 2014 at Kindred Transitional Health Care Center. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Garland Brook Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Memorial contributions may be donated to Alzheimer's Association through the funeral home. Born October 5, 1919 in Columbus,...

Apr 18, 2014

Frankie Lou Ziegler, 74 of Hope passed away Friday April 18, 2014 at her son's house in Seymour. Before retiring she was employed as a cook at Flat RockHawcreek School System. She is a member of Seymour Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.She also enjoyed camping and loved flower gardening, raisingover 200 different...

Apr 16, 2014

Anna E. Hancher, 89 of Elizabethtown passed away Wednesday April 16, 2014 at Schneck Memorial Hospital in Seymour. She loved flea marketing and operated her own flea market booth for years. She was a Lady of the Moose Lodge and a member of the American Legion. She enjoyed going to garage sales, playing cards and visiting Las Vegas and other...

Apr 15, 2014

Retta Maxine White, 84 of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday April 15, 2014 at her home. She had previously attended Hartsville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling in the motorhome and airplane and making things with macrame'. The funeral will be conducted Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time...

Mar 27, 2014

Walter "Buzzy" Tindall, 75 of Hope passed away Thursday March 27, 2014 at his home. He was retired as a die setter at Ventra Corporation. He was provided home ministering through the First Baptist Church of Hope. When he was well, he enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. The funeral will be Monday at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in...

Mar 23, 2014

Hope Elaine Best was born on July 3, 1916 in Hope, IN, the second child of Paul Trevelyan Best and Mary Thrapp Best. Her early years were spent in Winston Salem, NC where she was a student at Central School and at R.J. Reynolds High School class of 1933. She graduated from The University of Michigan in 1937. In June...

Mar 22, 2014

Norita Jean Hurley, 75 of Columbus passed away Saturday March 22 at Miller's Merry Manor. She is survived by; a daughter, Denise McClintic of Columbus; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a brother Pat Murphy of Knoxville, TN. Cremation is planned and Norita's cremains will be buried at Garland Brook Cemetery at a later date.

Mar 21, 2014

Betty Patton Leonard, 72 of Columbus passed away Saturday at Columbus Regional Hospital. Before retiring she was a nurse's aide at Green Tree Assisted Living Facility. She was a member of Faith Chapel. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed the outdoors. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with...

Mar 20, 2014

Thomas Alan Simmons, 60 of Bedford passed away Thursday March 20, 2014 at the I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He had attended Hope United Methodist Church. He loved playing cards, doing puzzles, going out for coffee, cars and was intrigued by observing people. The funeral will be Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Thomas's...

Mar 17, 2014

Terry "French Fry" Woodard, 54 of Columbus passed away Monday March 17, 2014 at St Vincent Hospital- Seton Specialties. He had previously been employed at Lear Plastic Factory in Edinburgh. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Ladder Day Saints where he served as an elder. He had served in the U.S. Army. He loved to sing...

Mar 13, 2014

Cynthia S. Miller, 83 of Hope passed away Thursday March 13, 2014 at her daughter's home. Before retirement she was part owner of Miller Masonry. In her previous years she was a postal clerk at the Hope Post Office. She attended Dove Ministries of Columbus and also had previously attended North Middletown Christian Church in Kentucky. She enjoyed gardening, cooking,...

Mar 12, 2014

Maurice Dwayne Tennell, 83 of Flat Rock passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014 at the Veteran's Hospital in Indianapolis. Before retirement he was owner and operator of Tennell's Small Engine Repair in Flat Rock. He had previously been employed at Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Shelbyville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He served 30 years as a First...

Mar 1, 2014

We mourn the loss of Denny Lee Tedder, 31 of Taylorsville. Denny was on this earth from October 23, 1982 until March 1, 2014. Denny's wonderful and infectious smile warmed the heart of anyone who met him. The love we have for him will burn bright in our hearts forever. We look forward to the day when our souls will...

Feb 14, 2014

Kathryn E. Kanouse, 85 of Columbus passed away February 14, 2014 at Hickory Creek Health Facility in Franklin. Before retiring, she had been employed in the office at Arvins. She loved to travel and loved country music. Kathryn was born March 11, 1928 in Shelby County. She was the daughter of Ray and Mayme Gilliland Perry. She married Lewis H....

Feb 12, 2014

Charles A. Parrish, 93 of Mooreland, IN passed away Wednesday February 12, 2014 at his home. He was retired from Dalton Foundries. He had also been a foster parent for many years. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Fortville Oddfellows and a member of the Yorktown American Legion. He loved gardening, yardwork, fishing, swimming...