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Jo Ann Rollins

Jo Ann Rollins

May 22, 2012

Jo Ann (Essex) Rollins, 76 of Hope passed away Tuesday May 22, 2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was retired from Cummins Engine Company where she was an office administrator for the engineer department. She had previously been a member of Clifford United Methodist Church and was attending Hope First Wesleyan Church. She was a fifty year member of Clifford...

Mary L. Waddle

Mary L. Waddle

May 9, 2012

Mary L. Waddle, 62 of Deltona, FL., formerly of Hope died Wednesday May 9, 2012 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.. Mrs. Waddle had formerly worked at The Hope Star Journal. She was a member of the Hope First Baptist Church and Hope Royal Neighbors. She liked bowling and cooking. A memorial service will be conducted Friday July 6, 2012...

Shirley Jean Loper

Shirley Jean Loper

May 9, 2012

Shirley Jean Loper, 81 of Hartsville passed away Wednesday May 9, 2012 at her home.   She was a member of the Hartsville Baptist Church. She loved reading, sewing, gardening, cooking, outside activities and attending church.     The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Tim Tallent officiating. The visitation will be from 4 -...

Kenny Pardue

Kenny Pardue

May 8, 2012

Kenny Pardue, 67 of St. Louis Crossing died Tuesday May 8, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mr. Pardue was a retired truck driver for the City Of Columbus. He had been a member of Hope First Wesleyan Church and liked to work on cars,fish and spend time with his family. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at...

Mary Ann Patterson

Mary Ann Patterson

May 4, 2012

Mary Ann Patterson, 94 of Osgood passed away Sunday Nov. 4, 2012 at Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood where Mary Ann had been a resident for more than thirty years. Even though Mary Ann had physical limitations, her friends and caregivers made it possible for her to attend church services in Versailles and to work at New Horizons in...

Donald Wayne Coy

Donald Wayne Coy

Apr 26, 2012

Donald Wayne Coy, 76 of Hope passed away Thursday April 26, 2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was retired from Arvins.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War.  He attended Hope United Methodist Church. He loved woodworking, IU basketball, fishing, NASCAR and gardening. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home...

Betty A. Creamer Wright

Betty A. Creamer Wright

Apr 24, 2012

Betty A. Creamer Wright, 82 of Greensburg passed away Tuesday April 24, 2012 at Heritage House of Greensburg. She owned and operated Lett's Quick Stop Grocery Store for several years. She loved crocheting, quilting, gardening and was an avid card player. The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. The visitation will be Thursday...

E. Glenn Conover

E. Glenn Conover

Apr 22, 2012

E. Glenn Conover, 73 of Flat Rock died Sunday April 22, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mr. Conover had been employed as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He served as a deep sea diver for the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He was the self proclaimed mayor of Flat Rock. Cremation is planned with...

Steve Frazee

Steve Frazee

Apr 19, 2012

Steve D. Frazee, 63 of Hope passed away Thursday April 19,2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Steve and his wife Connie owned Connie and Steve's Auto Repair in Columbus. He attended Calvary Nazarine Church and was a member of the Columbus Eagles Lodge. Steve had served with the U.S. Navy several years and he enjoyed NASCAR, Pacers, Colts, his Hot Rod,...

Lewis E. Trisler

Lewis E. Trisler

Apr 17, 2012

Lewis "Eugene" Trisler,80 of Hope passed away on Tuesday April 17 2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mr. Trisler retired from Cummins Engine Co in 1995 after working there 43 years. He was a member of the Hope First Wesleyan Church where he served as superintendant and church board member. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and...

Archie Franklin Burnley

Archie Franklin Burnley

Apr 11, 2012

Archie Franklin Burnley, Sr. 66 of Columbus died Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mr. Burnley had worked st Enkei and Rand McNally. He was a member of Trinty House of God. He enjoyed softball, basketball and football. The funeral will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Pastor Elmer...

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Mar 26, 2012

Rita M Wilson, 80 of Columbus passed away Monday March 26, 2012 at her home. The funeral will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope.\ Viewing will be Thursday from 11:00a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin. Surviors include daughters Tamara K. (Ray) Sebring of Indianapolis and...

Cathrine Marlin

Cathrine Marlin

Mar 25, 2012

Cathrine E. Marlin, 88 of Hope passed away Sunday March 25, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. She was a member of the Hope Moravian Church, KOLA Class, Red Hat Society, Home Ec Club and Widows Society of Bethlehem. She loved mowing grass, jigsaw puzzles, attending church and board games. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:00...

Karen S Lain

Karen S Lain

Mar 17, 2012

Karen S. Lain, 69 of New Albany, formerly of Rugby died March 17, 2012 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center. She had attended Rugby United Bretheran Church. She loved to make blankets and her grandchildren were the love of her life. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be Wednesday...

Lowell T. Miller

Lowell T. Miller

Mar 14, 2012

Lowell Thomas Miller, 71, of Hope, went to be with his Savior on March 14, 2012. He was fatally injured while cutting timber in a woods near Hope, Indiana. Lowell graduated from New Point High School in 1958 and began working in the lumber business. He attended the NHLA Inspection Training School in Memphis, TN. Lowell moved to Hope and...

Gloria Mae Foster

Gloria Mae Foster

Mar 9, 2012

Gloria Mae Foster, 84 of Indianapolis died Friday March 9, 2012 at her daughter's home in Flat Rock. She was a member of Drexel Gardens Christian Church in Indianapolis. She loved reading, sewing, fishing and spending time with her family and friends. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Terry Bailey and...

Buford Bumbalough

Buford Bumbalough

Mar 5, 2012

Buford J. Bumbalough,75 of Columbus died Monday March 5, 2012 at Brown County Health and Rehab Center. He was retired in 1994 from Cummins Engine Company after 34 years. A graveside service will be Thursday at 1:00 pm at Garland Brook Cemetery with Rev. Norman Wallace officiating. Memorial contributions may be Donated to Riley Children's Hospital or Peyton Manning Children's...

Mandy Lynn Natole

Mandy Lynn Natole

Mar 4, 2012

Mandy Lynn Natole, 48 of Columbus passed away Sunday March 4, 2012 at her home. Born February 18, 1964 in Seymour, IN, she was the daughter of Kenneth A. Guffey of Kentucky and Janice S. Warren Pendleton of Taylorsville. She loved to dance and plant flowers. The funeral will be Thursday at 7:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope...

Velva L. Williams

Velva L. Williams

Mar 4, 2012

Velva L. Williams, 95 of Lafayette, formerly of the Hope area passed away Sunday March 4, 2012 at home. She retired in March of 1981from Cummins Engine Company after 31 years. She was a member of St. Louis Crossing Baptist Church and a member of CREAK Club for Cummins employees. She loved gardening and canning. The funeral will be Saturday...

James A. Mertz

James A. Mertz

Mar 3, 2012

James A. Mertz, 64 of Hope died Saturday March 3, 2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He had worked as a construction worker. He was a good mechanic and loved working on cars and fishing. The viewing will be Tuesday from 4 - 7 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. The funeral will be Wed. at 12:00 pm at the...

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