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Nena M. Robertson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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