Edwin G Cohen
Jan 20, 2014
Edwin G. Cohen, 88 of Bloomington, passed away January 20, 2014 at Meadowood Retirement Center in Bloomington. He was a Naval officer and served during World War II, and received several college degrees through The University of Texas and The University of Michigan. Throughout his entire professional career, Ed was involved in educational television. He was the founder and executive...
Roberta "Bert" Keller
Jan 18, 2014
Roberta B. Keller, known to family and friends as "Bert", died on Saturday January 18, 2014, from a stroke at Columbus Regional Hospital. Roberta was born on April 27, 1936 in Willowbranch, Indiana to Robert and Amy Elmore. The oldest of 4 children, her siblings include Charles Elmore and wife Karen of Columbus, Ohio, Joseph Elmore of Seymour, Indiana, and...
Bruce Dale Thompson
Jan 10, 2014
Bruce Dale Thompson 80 Son of Foy & Daisy Thompson & Grandson of Former Shelbyville Police Chief John Thompson Passed Away at Columbus Regional Hospital on Jan10th Bruce was born May9th 1933 in Shelbyville In. & lived there most of his life Raising Black Angus Cattle along with other livestock on his Mother & Father's small Shelby county farm He...
Lewis "Gene" Smith
Jan 7, 2014
Lewis "Gene" Smith, 77 of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday January 7, 2014 at Franciscan St. Francis Health Facility in Greenwood. Survivors include his wife Helen M. Rutan Smith. In keeping with Lewis's wishes cremation is planned and a visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday January 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in...
Melvin Mann
Jan 5, 2014
Melvin Mann, 84, of Edinburgh, formerly of Flat Rock, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014, at The Masonic Home in Franklin. Before retiring, he was a truck driver for Kroger. He was a 50-year member of Farmer's Masonic Lodge No. 147 in Norristown and a 50-year member of the Scottish Rite. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle...
Larry Christy
Dec 24, 2013
Larry G. Christy, 69 of Columbus passed away Tuesday December 24, 2013 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was retired as a machine repairman at Cummins Engine Company where he worked for over 31 years. He was a member of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Church. He enjoyed sprint cars on dirt and loved spending time with his grandchildren. The...
Kenneth K Jones
Dec 24, 2013
Kenneth K. Jones, 82 of Hope passed away Tuesday December 24, 2013 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was retired from Cummins Engine Company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He attended Hope First Wesleyan Church and was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting. The funeral will be Saturday at 5:00 p.m . at Norman Funeral Home...
Chase Lee Galbraith
Dec 21, 2013
Chase Lee Galbraith, 2 of Hope passed away Saturday December 21, 2013 at Riley Hospital . Chase had battled Acute Myeloid Leukemia for 1 year. Chase and his family attended the Columbus Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed going to storytime at the library and spending time with his brother Tristian. He loved all three of the Toy Story Movies, Spiderman...
Franklin Dale Mcqueen
Dec 18, 2013
Franklin Dale McQueen, 86 of Hope passed away Wednesday December 18, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care Center. He was retired after 19 years at Cummins Engine Company and 10 years at Reeves Pulley Company. He was a member of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Church and the American Legion and served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid...
Betty Louise Pence
Dec 17, 2013
Betty Louise Pence, 83 of Hope passed away Tuesday December 17, 2013 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. She was a member of the Old Union United Church of Christ where she was in the Ladies Aide and was the organist for over 30 years. She loved crocheting, knitting, quilting and cooking. The funeral will be Friday...
John A Repp
Dec 17, 2013
John A. Repp, 60 of Hope passed away Tuesday December 17, 2013 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was retired from driving a school bus for Bartholomew County School Corporation for over 20 years. He also drove a bus for Foundation For Youth for 6 years. In previous years he was a truck driver for David Calender, Kokomo Grain and Ivan...
Donald Max Herron
Dec 14, 2013
Donald Max Herron, 77 of Hope passed away Saturday December 14, 2013 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Cremation is planned and no services will be held.
George F. Darnell
Dec 10, 2013
George F. Darnell, 76 of Hope died Tuesday December 10, 2013 at Columbus Regional Hospital . He was retired from Arvins where he had worked in inventory. He loved NASCAR, Football and going to auctions. The funeral will be Saturday at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be Friday from 4 - 8 pm at the...
Lewis A. Surber
Nov 28, 2013
Lewis A. Surber, aka "Jelly Bean" the clown, 100 of Shelbyville passed away Thursday at Heritage House Health Care Center. He was retired from farming. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, is a member of the American Legion and helped establish the veteran's memorial in Hope. Lewis had been a member and past Master of several...
Ethel L. Sigman
Nov 12, 2013
Ethel L. Sigman, 81 of Hope passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013 at I.U. Methodist Hospital. She worked with her husband on the family farm. She enjoyed her life on the farm and taking care of her family. The funeral will be Saturday at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Visitation will be...
Michael J. Shea
Nov 8, 2013
Michael J. Shea, 56 of Hope died Friday November 8, 2013 at his home. Born June 7, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of Michael and Anne Kane Shea who preceded him in death. He married Joann Shea April 7, 1984 at Our Mother of Consolation Church in Philadelphia, PA and she survives. He is survived by his...
Betty J Proffitt
Nov 6, 2013
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...
Lorena "Janie" Gibson
Oct 12, 2013
Lorena "Janie" Gibson, 67 of Hope passed away Saturday October 12, 2013 at Willow Crossing Health Care Center. She had been employed by Flat Rock Hawcreek School Corporation as a custodian. She was a member of Hartsville Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m . at...
Carolyn June Huffer
Oct 12, 2013
Carolyn June Huffer, 79, a resident of Miller's Merry Manor of Hope died there at 7:33 p.m. Saturday October 12, 2013. A resident of the Newbern area for 34 years, she was a homemaker and a member of the Newbern United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, baking, all outdoor activities and loved to travel. She was a loving...
Jerry Mathews
Sep 30, 2013
Jerry S. Mathews, 73 of Columbus passed away Monday September 30, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor. There will be a graveside service for Jerry Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at South Park Cemetery in Greensburg. Survivors include his wife Sue Martin; children Susan Witt of Columbus,Judy Estes of Indianapolis, Angie and Michelle of Kentucky, Jerry Mathews and Scott (Rosie) Mathews; step...
