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Alvin E. Howard
Jan 15, 2011
Alvin E. "Shakey" Howard, 60 of Columbus died Saturday January 15, 2011 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was self employed as a Scrap Dealer. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Calvin Vass officiating. Calling will be Wednesday from 4...
Harriett Thayer
Jan 8, 2011
The time of shining tomatoes and going to garage sales has come to an end for Harriett Schornick Thayer. At the age of 84, Harriett quietly and contentedly said goodbye to her life on Earth. Harriett was born on August 10, 1926 to Harry and Willa Schornick and raised on a dairy farm in Providence, Indiana. After graduating from Union...
Viola Marie Blackburn
Jan 8, 2011
Viola Marie Blackburn, 96, of Hope died at 6:56 a.m. Saturday January 8, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mrs. Blackburn was a member of the Newbern United Methodist Church where she had taught sunday school for several years. She had worked as a secretary for Golden Foundry and was also a housewife. The funeral will conducted at 11:...
Hazel D Giles
Jan 5, 2011
Hazel D. Giles, 95 of Westport passed away Wednesday January 5, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Patient Facility. She was retired from being a homemaker and childcare giver for 38 families in Hope. She was a member of Hope Royal Neighbors of America. She was an avid reader, loved gardening and doing needlepoint. The funeral will be Saturday...
Helen Sharp Burney Galbraith
Jan 1, 2011
Helen Sharp Burney Galbraith, 97 of Hope passed away Saturday January 1, 2011 at 12:02 am at Miller's Merry Manor. She was a retired school teacher. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, the Retired Teacher's Association, Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority and Kill Kare Club. She loved traveling, flower & herb gardening, music & art. The funeral...
Joseph E. Stepp
Dec 31, 2010
Joseph Edward Stepp, 66 of North Vernon passed away December 31, 2010 at Columbus Regional Hospital. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held. Arrangements by Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Survivors include his wife Juanita ; daughters Sabrina Stepp of North Vernon, and Marti Stepp of Lubbock, Texas; one son Morgan Stepp...
Becky Thompson
Dec 23, 2010
Becky Thompson, 43 of Columbus died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 12;40 pm at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was a housewife. She was a member of the Hawcreek Missionary Baptist Church in Hope. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Hawcreek Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Coomer officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 - 8...
Jim R. Mourey
Dec 23, 2010
Jim R. Mourey, 81, of Columbus died at 4:15 pm Thursday December 23, 2010 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mr Mourey had worked for Cummins Engine Co for twenty years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. The funeral will conducted at 12:30.pm. Wednesday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling will be on Wednesday from 10:00...
Edell J. Baxter
Dec 22, 2010
Edell J. Baxter, 74 ,of Columbus passed away at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday December 22, 2010 at Columbus Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Baxter had worked at Arvins Industries and Cummins Engine Co. and also had been a race horse trainer for 27 years. She was a member of The Thoroughbred Racing Association. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday...
Hazel Conner
Dec 22, 2010
Hazel Foust Conner, 99, a resident of the Franklin Methodist Community died at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday December 22, 2010 at the the Methodist Community. Mrs. Conner was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church; 50 year member of the Eastern Star; Indiana Farm Bureau; former 4-H leader in Bartholomew County; Columbus Senior Center ; Pink Lady at the Columbus...
Charles E. Gilbert
Dec 21, 2010
Charles E. Gilbert, 80, of Hope died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday December 21, 2010 at his home. Calling hours will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home. Cremation is planned with private burial at Garland Brook Cemetery at a later date. Survivors include children Carson (Luke) Gilbert of North Vernon, Keith (Sue) Gilbert, Allen (Amber) Gilbert,...
Willie R. Janes
Dec 13, 2010
Willie R. Janes, 85 of North Vernon died Monday December 13, 2010 at 6:05 am at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was retired from Cosco where his position was a supervisor. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He loved fishing, hunting, throwing horseshoes and shooting a bow and arrow. The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 pm at Norman...
Caroline S. Turnmire
Dec 9, 2010
Caroline S. Turnmire, 69, of Columbus died Thursday December 9, 2010 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Calling hours and a memorial service will be on Monday from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Hope Community Church of God in Hope with the Rev. Gerald Hancock and Rev. David Burnett officiating. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery...
Kelly Eugene Brinker
Dec 2, 2010
Kelly Eugene Brinker, 38 of Edinburgh died Thursday December 2, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was employed by Dorel Corporation. He loved NASCAR and spending time with his family. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 - 8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will...
Flora L. Kelley
Nov 27, 2010
Flora L. Kelley, 77 of Hope died Saturday November 27, 2010 at 10:15 pm at Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center. She had worked as a QMA at Ken Joy Nursing Home and Columbus Convalescent Center and was a homemaker after that. She was a member of the Midway Assembly of God Church. She was a doll collector, loved sewing,...
Elmer Goins
Nov 13, 2010
Elmer Goins, 86, of Ogilville went home to be with our Lord at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. A machinest at Reeves Pully, he retired with his wife Marjorie in the early 1980's and enjoyed wintering in Lake Placid, Florida. His favorite past times were playing golf with his friends and...
John David Goode
Nov 10, 2010
John David Goode, 61 of Hope died at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday November 10, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. Mr. Goode had worked at Webb Veneer in Edinbugh for several years. He had attended the Hope Community Church of God and served with U.S. Army in Korea and also the Indiana National Guard 1438 Transportion Unit. The funeral will...
Gregg Lyle
Nov 6, 2010
Gregg Lyle, 55, of Edinburgh died Saturday November 6, 2010 at 3:54 am at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was a self employed mechanic. He was an avid fan of racing and had built and raced his own cars. He also enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in...
Barbara D. Shirley
Nov 1, 2010
Barbara D. Shirley, 47 of Columbus, Ohio died Monday November 1, 2010 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m and also on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time . Burial will be at a later date at...
Gary D. Fuel
Oct 27, 2010
Gary D. Fuel, 50 of Greensburg, died Wednesday November 27, 2010 at his home. He was a truck driver for Columbus Container. He was a member of Bayless Masonic Lodge in Jonesville. He was a Columbus North graduate. He enjoyed horses, camping, farming, tractor pulls and spending time with his family. The funeral will be conducted Monday at 10:30 am...
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