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Nena M. Robertson
Jan 1, 2013
Nena M. Robertson, 82, of Hope, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Miller's Merry Manor. Born October 8, 1930, in Bartholomew County, she was the daughter of George C. and Della Danner Burnes. She married Robert E. "Lefty" Robertson October 16, 1948, in Princeton, IN. He preceded her in death February 9, 1990. Nena enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and...
David Lee Tindall
Dec 31, 2012
David Lee Tindall, 51, of Hope, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis. David had been a concrete truck driver for Shelby Materials. He liked to play pool, fish and NASCAR. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with the Rev. Steven Wilson officiating. Calling hours will be Sunday...
Helen Virginia Hatton
Dec 31, 2012
Helen Virginia Hatton, 93, of Flat Rock, passed away at 10:46 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Hatton was born July 28, 1919, in Noble Township of Shelby County, to George W. and Mellie Marlin Braden. She married Lowell Hatton Nov. 27, 1938, and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1999. A lifelong resident...
Corbie Adams
Dec 29, 2012
Corbie Adams, formerly of Columbus, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 in Punta Gorda, Florida. Mr. Adams retired from Cummins Engine Company in Columbus. He was born Sept. 9, 1919, in Quincy, IL, the son of Edwin and Della Hanks Adams. The funeral will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling will be Friday...
Leonard R. Wells
Dec 28, 2012
Leonard R. Wells, 73 of Elizabethtown died Friday December 28, 2012 at Kindred Health and Rehab in Columbus. He was a retired mechanic. He loved to fish, watch western movies and do gardening. The funeral will be Monday at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Pastor David Douglas officiating. Calling will be Monday from noon until service...
Laura Belle (Richards) Schmitt
Dec 25, 2012
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laura Belle (Richards) Schmitt, 81 of Indianapolis passed away December 25, 2012 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was employed by Bartholomew County Hospital, Arvin Industries and John Hancock Life Insurance Company. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Roy Wasson officiating. Calling will be from noon until service time...
Albert Leuellen
Dec 24, 2012
Albert Leuellen, 89 of Greensburg, formerly of Hartsville died Monday Dec.24,2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mr. Leuellen owned his own mowing and landscaping service in the area. He attended Hartsville Church of Christ and enjoyed fishing , playing cards and being with his grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in...
Sheila A. Wallace Lambertson
Dec 20, 2012
Sheila A. Wallace Lambertson, 60 of Columbus passed away Thursday Dec. 20, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Sheila had been a teacher's assistant and helped with the GED program at Camp Atterbury. She had a degree in computerized drafting and in being a nurse's aide from Brevard Community College in Florida. She was a member of...
Matthew Colby Zollman
Dec 14, 2012
Matthew Colby Zollman, 25, of Hope, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at his home. Matthew had been an electrician with Zollman Electric Service. He loved playing his guitar ,fishing, hunting, NASCAR and all sports. He also loved spending time with his close friends who he considered his brothers. A celebration of Matt's life will be held Thursday at 7:00 p.m....
John Jacob Aman
Dec 13, 2012
John Jacob Aman, 81 of Hope died Thursday Dec. 13, 2012 at Willow Crossing Health Center. Mr. Aman lived most of his life near Rochester, New York Mr. Aman was retired and enjoyed playing cards and walking his dog. Cremation is planned thru Norman Funeral Home in Hope Online condolences may be sent to the Aman family at wwwnormanfuneralhome.net Mr....
Wallace W. Harrod
Dec 13, 2012
Wallace W. Harrod, 98, of Flat Rock, died Thursday Dec. 13, 2012, at Waldron Health and Rehab. Wallace was a retired farmer and also was a substitute mail carrier out of the Flat Rock Post Office for 37 years. He was a charter member of Flat Rock Fire Department and a member of Flat Rock United Methodist Church. The funeral...
Mae Rose Kessler
Dec 9, 2012
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mae Rose Kessler, 86, a resident of Columbus the past three years died Sunday Dec. 9, 2012 at Kindred Heath Center. She had lived in Rush and Shelby counties most of her life. Mae Rose was a member of Manilla Christian Church and also attended First Christian Church in Shelbyville. She was active in teaching Sunday School and working...
Calvin R. Vass
Dec 4, 2012
Rev. Calvin. R. Vass, 88 formerly of Clifford passed away Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012 at Kindred Health Care where he had been living. Rev Vass had been the former pastor at The Chapel Of Good Shepherd Church, was founder and president of Global Harvesters Missionary Organization . He had pastored in Sweetwater, Texas and in his early years served churches...
Melva A. Barr
Dec 2, 2012
Melva A. Barr, 94 of Columbus died Sunday Dec. 2, 2012 at Kindred Health Care Center. Mrs. Barr had been a bookkeeper for several businesses. She was a member of Burnsville Christian Church, a member of the Women in Construction Club and she loved to paint. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Norman Funeral Home in...
David Carl Hehe
Nov 28, 2012
David Carl Hehe, 60 of Westport died Wednesday November 28, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. A celebration of David's life will be Wednesday Dec. 5 at 7:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling hours will be from 5-7 pm Wed. Memorial contributions may be donated to a memorial fund for David through the funeral...
Eric Lee Smith
Nov 27, 2012
Eric Lee Smith, 27 of Columbus died November 26, 2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital . The funeral will be conducted Tues. Dec. 4 at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling hours will be Tues. from noon until service time. Burial will be at Hawcreek Cemetery. Memorials can be donated to Eric Smith Memorial Fund through Norman Funeral...
Edwin Walter Burney Ii
Nov 19, 2012
Edwin Walter Burney II, 67 of Hope passed away Monday Nov. 19, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor at Hope Mr. Burney had been a CPA and the Chief Financial Officer for Full o' Pep in Bloomington for many years. He had served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church. He was a graduate...
Barbara Joann Burbridge
Nov 18, 2012
Barbara Joann Wenger Burbridge, 80, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Kindred Health Care Center. Mrs. Burbridge retired from Dolly Madison and loved being with her family, doing puzzles and going to flea markets. She was an avid collector of oil lamps. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with...
Earl Duane Sword
Nov 10, 2012
On November 10, 2012 Earl "Duane" Sword's life on this side of heaven ended as his eternal life with the Lord began. He was 71 years old, born in Kansas, raised in Iowa and through many journeys landed in Columbus,IN. Duane had many careers, high school teacher; football, wrestling, baseball amd track coach; insurnace agent and auctioneer. He was also...
Arya Nae Tonarella
Nov 9, 2012
Arya Nae Tonarella was stillborn on Friday November 9, 2012 at St. Vincent Women's Hospital in Indianapolis. Her parents are Shane and Brittany Seal Tonarella of Hope. She is also survived by a sister, Laela Joon Seal and grandparents, Mellisa and Jerry Craig, Joe & Missy Seal and Rhoda Johnson of Hope and Linda Kay Alter of Pennsylvania. A memorial...
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