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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...
Gladys Marie Swift
Aug 2, 2013
Gladys Marie Swift, 78, of Hope died Friday August 2, 2013 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. She was a member of Hope Moravian Church , Ladies Society and Moravian Adult Sunday School Class. She loved working jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles, embroidery and loved watching soap operas. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00 p.m . at Hope...
John P Baute
Jul 29, 2013
John P. Baute, 56 of Hope passed away Monday July 29, 2013 near his home. He was co-owner and operator with his son of Baute Farms. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church and served as a trustee for the church, a member of Hauser Outstanding Alumni Committee and a former member of Flat Rock- Hawcreek School Board,...
Paul Lee Fear
Jul 23, 2013
Paul Lee Fear, 71, of Hartsville, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Methodist Hospital. Born December 30, 1941, in Decatur County, he was the son of Barrett W. and Leila M. Ammerman Fear. He married Betty A. Grover May 28, 1965, in Groton, MA. He then married Evelyn Downey Dunn October 23, 1987, at Bear Creek...
Stanley E Compton
Jul 23, 2013
Stanley E. Compton, 80 of Frostproof, FL. died Tuesday July 23, 2013 in Winter Haven, FL. He was retired from Cummins and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Hope Conservation Club and had formerly been a little league baseball coach. He loved hunting and fishing. A military graveside...
Emily Spivey Flannery Teltoe
Jul 18, 2013
Emily Spivey Flannery Teltoe, 87, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday July 18, 2013 at Heritage House of Greensburg.    She was a member of Hope Community Church of God. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and cooking. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Hope Community Church of God in Hope, IN with Rev. Gerald Hancock officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday...
Lula May Rucker
Jul 15, 2013
Lula May Rucker, 88, of Hope, passed away Monday July 15, 2013 at Silver Oaks Health Care Facility. She was a member of the Burney Baptist Church and attended Parkside Baptist Church. She was a member of Hope American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed the Red Hat Ladies Society at Hartsville Church of Christ, sewing, cooking, crocheting and spending time with...
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