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John William Boyle

John William Boyle

May 26, 2011

John William Boyle, 57 of Columbus, died Thursday May 26, 2011 at his home. He was a Commercial Construction Project Manager and had been the construction coordinator for United Way during the flood repair of 2008. He had also worked on construction projects at Foundation For Youth, The East Columbus Christian Church School, First Fidelity, St Paul's Episcopal Church, several...

Russell W. Miller

Russell W. Miller

May 23, 2011

Russell "Russ" W. Miller, 58 of Hope died at home Monday May 23, 2011 at 7:30 am. He was a carpenter and mechanic. He was a member of Hope House of Prayer. He enjoyed fishing, camping, cars, racing, woodworking, and spending time with his grandkids. The funeral will be Friday at 10:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with...

Ellamae Bragg

Ellamae Bragg

May 23, 2011

Ellamae Bragg, 71 of Hope died Monday May 23, 2011 at 1:09 am at her residence. She was a housewife and a member of Hawcreek Missionary Baptist Church in Hope. The funeral will be Thursday at 12:00 pm at Hawcreek Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Windell Pierce officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 - 8 at the church. Burial...

Mary L. Brown

Mary L. Brown

May 13, 2011

Mary Lorissie Brown, 84 of Columbus died Friday May 13, 2011 at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg. She was a member of Parkside Baptist Church in Columbus. She loved quilting and word seek puzzles. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Dr. Bill Bailey officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 -...

Rick D. Land

Rick D. Land

May 4, 2011

Rick D. Land, 59 of Hope passed away at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday May 4, 2001 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Rick had been Director of Program Development at Shares, Inc in Shelbyville for many years. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, a director on Hope Summer Playground, a director on Future Jets program and an...

Hazel P Starnes

Hazel P Starnes

Apr 29, 2011

Hazel P. Starnes, 92 of Elizabethtown passed away at 6:12 a.m. Friday April 29, 2011 at Coverd Bridge Health Campus at Seymour Mrs. Starnes had worked Arvin Industies and G. C. Murphy Store both in Columbus. She attended Hope United Methodist Church and loved to quilt and flowers and her grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday...

Kenneth A Ziegler

Kenneth A Ziegler

Apr 28, 2011

Kenneth A. Ziegler, 64 of Scipio passed away at 11:45 p.m. Thursday April 28, 2011 at his home. Kenneth was graduate of Columbus High School and a graduate of Sam's Technical Institute in Indianapolis, a member of Hope United Mehodist Church and served in the National Guard, 1313th Engineering Co. from 1967 until 1975. He had previously worked at Cummins...

Alice E. Coomer

Alice E. Coomer

Apr 22, 2011

Alice E. Coomer, 84 of Columbus passed away at 9:30 p.m. Friday April 22, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mrs. Coomer had worked at Arvin Industies for 38 years where she retired in 1989. She was a member of Hawcreek Baptist Church. She loved to sing southern gospel music, gardening, sewing and cooking. The funeral will be conducted...

Speedy Miller

Speedy Miller

Apr 18, 2011

"Speedy" Bruce E. Miller, 53 of Columbus passed away Monday April 18, 2011 at 8:17 pm at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was employed by Voelz Body Shop as a Repair Technician for 28 years. He attended church at The Ridge. Speedy was an avid outdoorsman enjoying activities such as jetskiing, 4-wheeling and riding his motorcycle. The funeral will be Friday...

Carol J Carter

Carol J Carter

Apr 13, 2011

Carol J. Carter of Columbus died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday April 13, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Carol worked for the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company as a cost accountant for 28 years before retiring in 1995. She lived for many years in Cincinnati,Ohio before moving to Columbus in 2007. She enjoyed going to movies, reading...

Eva M. Banister

Eva M. Banister

Mar 24, 2011

Eva M. Banister, 93 of Hope passed away Thursday March 24, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana after an illness of Cancer. She was retired from working in the office at Cummins. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church. She was an avid NASCAR, Purdue and Pacer fan. She loved her cats, playing SkipBo with special...

Steven W. Workman

Steven W. Workman

Mar 23, 2011

Rev. Steven W. Workman, 48 of Macomb, Il passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday March 23 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Il. He was born September 4, 1962 in Greensburg, In to Cecil and MaryAnn Israel Workman. He married Connie L. Ortman on July 11, 1987 and she survives. Also surviving are his father Cecil (Linda) Workman of...

Eugene E. Bales

Eugene E. Bales

Mar 23, 2011

Eugene Edward "Gene" Bales, 82 of Shelburn, formerly of Westport died Wednesday March 23, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility following a hard fought battle with cancer. Gene was born in East St. Louis, Il, December 23 1928 to Russell and Belle Borland Bales. He was veteran who served two years on a ship in the Merchant...

Marion J. Anderson

Marion J. Anderson

Mar 19, 2011

Marion Joseph "Andy" Anderson, 85 of Hope died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday March 19, 2011 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. Mr. Anderson had worked at Cosco in Columbus for many years and had retired in 1989. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope where he served as deacon,sunday school teacher, youth director and financial secretary. Mr....

Aaron Eugene "Gene" Oliver

Aaron Eugene "Gene" Oliver

Mar 7, 2011

Aaron Eugene "Gene" Oliver, 76 of Columbus passed away at 7:45 p.m. Monday March 7, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mr. Oliver had worked at Golden Foundry for 38 years as an inspector. He attended Newbern United Methodist Church. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday...

Mary Nell Hamner

Mary Nell Hamner

Feb 22, 2011

Mary Nell Hamner, 91, of Columbus died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday February 22, 2011 at The Waters in Seymour. Mary Nell worked as a nurses aid for many years and as a home nurse for several families in Columbus. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and working with her flowers during the Spring and Summer Gravesite rites will be held on Saturday...

Dorothy E. Hunter

Dorothy E. Hunter

Feb 20, 2011

Dorothy E. Hunter, 93 of Hope passed away Sunday February 20, 2011 at 1:45 am at Columbus Regional Hospital. There will be a graveside service with Pastor Barry Goodman officiating Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh. Dorothy was a member of the St. Louis Crossing Independent Methodist Church. She loved to knit, quilt, read and play...

Allan Straub

Allan Straub

Feb 18, 2011

Allan Straub, 59, of Brown County went home to be with the Lord at 12:17 p.m. Friday Febuary 18, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mr. Straub had been employed for 39 years with Columbus Component , formerly Arvin Industries. He was a member and associate pastor at Parkside Baptist Church where he also taught young couples class. Allan...

Carl R. Artis

Carl R. Artis

Feb 14, 2011

Carl Raymond Artis, 67 of Clifford died Monday February 14, 2011 at his home. He was a retired worker of the Indiana State Highway Department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany. He was a member of the V.F.W. , a retired member of the Clifford Fire Dept., a former Clifford Town Marshall, and had attended...

Irene M. Everroad

Irene M. Everroad

Feb 7, 2011

Irene M. Everroad, 84, formerly of Hope ,went to be with the Lord at 9:30 a.m. Monday February 7, 2011 at Columbus Health and Rehabilitaion Center. Irene was a homemaker and was a founding member of the Bible Church of Columbus. Funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Pastor Jerry Day Sr. offiiciating....

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