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Gary Lee Drake

Gary Lee Drake

Feb 26, 2012

Gary Lee Drake, 65 formerly of Clifford died Sunday February 26, 2012 at the Christina House Health Facility in Franklin. He was retired from Cummins as a factory worker. He had served in the U.S. Army from 1967- 1973. He attended the St. Louis Crossing Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting and horses. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00...

Paul Larry Garwood

Paul Larry Garwood

Feb 25, 2012

Paul Larry Garwood, 73 of Hartsville passed away Saturday February 25, 2012 at Heritage House Health Facility in Greensburg. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years as an Electrician and a Chief Petty Officer. He also was retired from RCA and Arvin Meritor. He was a member of the Hartsville United Methodist Church. He was a chess...

William "Will" Andrew Thomas Torrance

William "Will" Andrew Thomas Torrance

Feb 17, 2012

William "Will" Andrew Thomas Torrance, 18 of Bargersville passed away Friday February 17, 2012 in Vincennes, IN. He was a full time student at Vincennes University where he was majoring in welding. He graduated from Center Grove High School in 2011. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Firecrafter Assoc. He was a member of the William...

Elizabeth Ann Thayer Land

Elizabeth Ann Thayer Land

Jan 28, 2012

Elizabeth Ann Thayer Land, 83 of Hope passed away Saturday January 28, 2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Ann was born January 1, 1929 in Bartholomew County. She was the daughter of John and Winona Pugh Thayer. She lived on her family farmland her entire life. She enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker. In her earlier years, Ann was employed...

Terry Michael Mccarty

Terry Michael Mccarty

Jan 21, 2012

Terry Michael McCarty, 60 of Franklin, passed away Saturday January 21, 2012 at Methodist Hospital. He was employed in construction. He loved canoeing, fishing and golfing. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. The calling will be on Wednesday from noon until service time. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery west...

John T. Humphrey

John T. Humphrey

Jan 19, 2012

John Thomas Humphrey, 23, of Flat Rock died Thursday Jan. 19, 2012 near Flat Rock. John had been a premise technician for A T & T. He was a member of Flat Rock United Methodist Church and he liked baseball, basketball, football, golf, video games and spending time with his family on Memorial Day weekend and at Destin, FL. He...

Maggie Murray

Maggie Murray

Jan 14, 2012

Maggie Murray, 92 of Columbus died Saturday Jan. 14, 2012 at Four Seasons Health Care Center. She was a member of Hartsville Order of Eastern Star, Cloumbus Moose Lodge and Newbern United Methodist Church. She loved to do ceramics and quilting. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Norman Funeral in Hope with Rev. Dan Bragg officiating....

Joan Grow

Joan Grow

Jan 11, 2012

Joan Elaine Gabbard Grow, 63 of Edinburgh died Wednesday Jan. 11,2012 at her home A private family service was held Wednesday at her home. Cremation is planned Survivors include her husband Albert Unsworth; sons Timothy Ray and Joshua Chadwick Grow both of Edinburgh; two grandchildren; siblings Meredith Gabbard, Karen Sneed and Candace Campbell all of Edinburgh, Pete Gabbard of Columbus...

Zenis Vest

Zenis Vest

Jan 4, 2012

Zenis E. "Bob" Vest Sr., 81 of Hope died Wednesday January 4, 2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was retired from Knauff Fiberglass in Shelbyville. He was a member of Hope House Of Prayer in Hope. He served in the U.S. Army. He loved gardening. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with...

Jacob Keith Gordon

Jacob Keith Gordon

Jan 1, 2012

Jacob Keith Gordon, 17 of North Vernon died Sunday Jan. 1, 2012 at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Jacob loved fishing, hunting, creating items with duct tape and music. The funeral will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Friday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Lonnie Goins officiating. Calling hours will be Friday from 3:00 p.m. until service time....

Martha V. Linder

Martha V. Linder

Dec 28, 2011

Martha V. Linder, 93 of Flat Rock passed away Wednesday December 28, 2011 at the Heritage House Health Care Center in Shelbyville. She was a member of the Flat Rock United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Leslie Fix officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4 - 8...

Laura L Vangorden

Laura L Vangorden

Dec 12, 2011

Laura L. VanGorden, 92 of Flat Rock died Monday Dec. 12, 2011 at Franklin United Methodist Home. Mrs. VanGorden was a member of the Flat Rock United Methodist Church. She love cooking and gardening. She retired as a school cook The funeral will be conducted Thursday at 2: 00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with the Rev. Leslie...

Anna M. Land

Anna M. Land

Nov 30, 2011

Anna Mae Land, 91 of Columbus died Wednesday November 30, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. She retired July 15, 1982 from United Technology and had worked at Shelby Manufacturing in Shelbyville for 22 years before that. She attended Free Methodist Church in Columbus. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:30 pm at Norman Funeral Home in...

Roy Modock, Jr.

Roy Modock, Jr.

Nov 28, 2011

Roy Modock, Jr., 84 of Columbus passed away Nov. 28, 2011 at 4:48 p.m. at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope after a short illness. Roy was born Aug. 30, 1927 near Paducah, KY. to Roy Sr. and Essie Logan Modock. He came to Indiana to work at the Shelbyville Elks and later at the Columbus Elks No. 521. Roy loved...

Sheryl Coffman

Sheryl Coffman

Nov 27, 2011

Sheryl Coffman, 62 of Columbus passed away Sunday Nov. 27, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Sherry was a long time employee of Columbus Regional Hospital. She was an active member of Community Church of Columbus and lived her life as a great testament to His glory. She was a loving mom, grandma, daughter, sister and friend who will...

Mary M. Artis

Mary M. Artis

Nov 27, 2011

Mary M. Artis 91 of Hope passed away Sunday Nov. 27, 2011 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. Mrs. Artis was a member of Friendly Neighbor Community Club and Indiana Farm Bureau. She was a graduate of Flat Rock High School. She had worked at Reliance Garment Factory , Flat Rock canning factory and as a house keeper during...

Edith Mead

Edith Mead

Nov 23, 2011

Edith L. Mead, 59 of Hope died Wed., November 23, 2011 at Columbus Regional Hospital. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Norman Funeral Home in Hope.

Robert Paul "Rob" Morgan

Robert Paul "Rob" Morgan

Nov 19, 2011

Robert Paul "Rob" Morgan, 41 of Hope died at Columbus Regional Hospital on Saturday evening Nov. 19, 2011 of a heart attack from internal injuries sustained in an ATV accident earlier that afternoon. Rob was employed at DEEM, LLC in Indianapolis several years. He was a lifelong member of NRA. He loved golf, camping, hunting, fishing, riding ATVs and his...

Dorothy Mcclure

Dorothy Mcclure

Nov 14, 2011

Dorothy M. Sims McClure, 93 of Greensburg died Monday November 14, 2011 at Morning Breeze Health Center in Greensburg. She was retired as a seamstress in a dress factory. The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 am until service time. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery...

James Richard Scrogham

James Richard Scrogham

Nov 7, 2011

James Richard Scrogham, 57 of Columbus died Monday Nov. 7, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. He had worked at Cosco/Dorel in Columbus. He attended Hope Moravian Church. He enjoyed working on Chevrolet vehicles and fixing things. The service will be Wenesday at 5:00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Ed Boston officiating. Calling will be...

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