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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...
William "Bill" Garnett Anderson
Sep 27, 2013
William "Bill" Garnett Anderson, 90 of Hope passed away Friday September 27, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor. He was retired from Cosco, Inc. and MHart Express. After retiring he drove a school bus for Flat Rock Hawcreek School Corporation for about twenty years and drove the Hope Mission Travels bus. While driving the school bus, he drove for many activity...
Mary Ellen Hill
Sep 22, 2013
Mary Ellen Hill, 97 of Columbus died September 22, 2013 at Columbus Regional Hospital. In her early years she had a business where she made pottery and woodworking and sold at flea markets. She was a member of Faith Chapel Church . She enjoyed reading her bible, crocheting, Christian Music and farming. The funeral will be Friday September 27, 2013...
Naomi Kathleen Anderson
Sep 19, 2013
Naomi Kathleen (McRay) Anderson, 86 of Hope died Thursday September 19, 2013 at Millers Merry Manor. She was retired from Cosco. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope, where she taught Sunday School for the Jr-Class Stars for over 25 years. She was also in the church choir. She was a member of the Friendly...
Mabel K Parker
Sep 15, 2013
Mabel K. Parker, 94 of Hope passed away Sunday September 15, 2013 at Millers Merry Manor. She was a member of Newbern United Methodist Church. Born April 22, 1919 in Bullitt County, Kentucky, Mabel was the daughter of John and Rosa Yanner Wyatt. She married Carl Parker December 3, 1938 and he preceded her in death February 5, 1993. Survivors...
Allen Wendall Oliver
Sep 8, 2013
Allen Wendall Oliver, 87 of Greensburg died Sunday September 8, 2013 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. He served in the U.S. Marines. He attended Hope High School. He was a registered Indiana Artist, volunteering at the art gallery at the Commons Mall in Columbus and at Greensburg art gallery. He was a lifetime member of the greensburg V.F.W. He enjoyed...
Andrew Carson Lazzell
Sep 5, 2013
Andrew Carson Lazzell, 19, of Columbus died September 5, 2013 in Columbus. He was employed at Toyota Tusho. He loved baseball and basketball and was an avid IU, Colts and Yankees fan. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11a.m . at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m . at the funeral home....
Betty Artis
Sep 4, 2013
Betty Jean Gabriel Artis, 69 of Columbus passed away Wednesday September 4, 2013 at Willow Crossing Health Center. She managed the former Clifford Grocery Store until 1980, when she became employed at Osco Drug Store in the Commons Mall as a cashier. She was a member of the Hartsville Church of Christ and a member of the Red Hat Society...
Joanne Burnes
Aug 31, 2013
JoAnne Burnes, 86 of Columbus passed away Saturday August 31, 2013 at her home. She had attended Hope United Methodist Church, was a 50 year member of Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority and was a member of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America. She graduated from Hope High School in 1946. She loved spending time with and helping to care for...
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