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Lillian Iris Whitford Kent

Lillian Iris Whitford Kent

Mar 27, 2010

Lillian Iris Whitford Kent, 92 of Hope passed away at 7:59 am Saturday March 27, 2010 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mrs. Kent served as a minister's wife with the United Brethren Church, serving at churches in Anderson, Alexandria, Rugby, Huntington, Warren, New Castle and Williamsport, IN and Sherkston, Canada. She enjoyed baking, cooking and helping the elderly. She was a...

Harold A. Capper

Harold A. Capper

Mar 25, 2010

Harold A. Capper, 85 of Clifford passed away Thursday March 25, 2010 at 12:30 pm at his home. He was a farmer and had previously been a county fire inspector and Clifford Town Marshall. He was a member of the F.O.P. and the former Clifford Christian Church. He helped with the Cheer Fund for many years. He was a member...

Logan S. "Jack" Wheelden

Logan S. "Jack" Wheelden

Mar 20, 2010

Logan S. "Jack" Wheelden, 74 of Columbus died Saturday March 20, 2010 at Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis after a lengthy illness. He was owner and operator of Jack's Transmission in Columbus for over 25 years and had also worked as a security guard for Allied Security. He had attended Hawcreek Baptist Church. He served in the Air...

Helen Marie Cohee

Helen Marie Cohee

Mar 20, 2010

Helen Marie Cohee, 90 of Newbern died Saturday March 20, 2010 at Homeview Health & Rehab Center in Franklin. She was retired from Arvin Industries where she had worked in the office. She attended the Newbern United Methodist Church. She loved gardening, especially her rose garden. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Garland Brook Mausoleum Chapel. Calling...

Jane E. Norfrey

Jane E. Norfrey

Mar 20, 2010

Jane E. Norfrey, 63 of Hope, died Saturday March 20, 2010 at Columbus Regional Hospital. The funeral will be thursday at 3:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Robert Reeves officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00- 3:00 pm on thursday. Burial will be at Andrews Cemetery. Memorials may be donated through the funeral home to a memorial...

Nellie Marie Caldwell

Nellie Marie Caldwell

Mar 16, 2010

Nellie Marie Caldwell, 88 of Columbus passed at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday March 16, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. Mrs. Caldwell was retired from Columbus Regional Hospital .She was a member of Faith Chapel Church and loved spending time with her family and friends. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope...

Keith B. Adams

Keith B. Adams

Mar 13, 2010

Keith B. Adams, 49 of Columbus passed away Saturday March 13, 2010 at his home. Keith had served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years and had formerly worked at K Mart. He was a member of Burney Baptist Church and was a Colts and sports fan. The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Norman Funeral Home...

Tracey Kay Phelps Hartwell

Tracey Kay Phelps Hartwell

Mar 12, 2010

Tracey Kay Phelps Hartwell,46 of Columbus passed away Friday March 12,2010 at her home. Tracey was a former employee of Central Middle School and a homemaker. The funeral will be conducted Monday at 7:00 p.m at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with the Rev. John Sichting officiating .Calling will be on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. Cremation is planned...

David Harold Green

David Harold Green

Mar 10, 2010

David Harold Green, 48 passed away Wednesday March 10, 2010 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. He had been a meat manager in the grocery industry for 26 years. He graduated from Hauser High School in 1980. He had coached sports at Southwestern Schools. He attended Flat Rock United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 am at...

Betty Devone Hamilton

Betty Devone Hamilton

Mar 9, 2010

Betty Devone Hamilton, 89 of Flat Rock, passed away Tuesday March 9, 2010 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. She was retired from being a school teacher. She started the first two years of her teaching career at Mt. Auburn and then taught for twenty two years at Waldron School. She graduated from Indiana University where she played women sports. She...

Allen F. Pierce

Allen F. Pierce

Feb 28, 2010

Allen F. Pierce, 59 of Holiday, Fl., formerly of Hope, passed away Sunday February 28, 2010 at his home. He was retired from the Columbus City Fire Dept. where he was a 30 year member. He was a past president of the U.S. JCI Senate, a member of the Hope Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Sons of the...

Howard B. Garland

Howard B. Garland

Feb 24, 2010

Howard B. Garland, 80 of Greensburg died at 9:20 pm. Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010 at Arbor Grove in Greensburg. Visitation will be on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. There will be no service and cremation is planned. He married Roberta Konkle in 1952. She preceded him in death on June 25,2003. Survivors include...

Matthew Scott Thomas Henderson

Matthew Scott Thomas Henderson

Feb 24, 2010

Matthew Scott Thomas Henderson, 19 of North Vernon died wednesday morning in Decatur County. He was a member of the National Guards. He loved wrestling, boxing, reading and animals. Visitation will be sunday February 28 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with a celebration of his life to follow at 3:00. Memorial contributions may be donated to...

John R. Simmonds

John R. Simmonds

Feb 21, 2010

John R. Simmonds, 88 of Burney, IN died Sunday February 21, 2010 at Heritage House of Greensburg. He was retired from being a safety inspector for IOSHA. He owned and operated a grocery store in Burney with his wife for many years. He was also a contractor and did some farming. He was a member of World Wide Church of...

Larry K. Pittman

Larry K. Pittman

Feb 17, 2010

Larry K. Pittman, 65 of Hope died wednesday February 17, 2010 at 7:30 am at Columbus Health and Rehab. Center. He was employed at Cummins Tech Center doing electronic calibration of equipment. He was a member of the Newbern United Methodist Church. He loved Astronomy and hand held radios. He had volunteered with Emergency Management as a radio operator. The...

Alma Marie Perry (Van Est)

Alma Marie Perry (Van Est)

Feb 17, 2010

Alma Marie Perry, age 79, of Newbern joyfully arrived in Heaven on Wednesday, February 17. Alma was a lifelong resident of Bartholomew County and graduated from Columbus High School in 1948. Alma and her husband Gerald founded Perry Printers, a commercial printing company, in 1952 and operated the business until present. They were involved in several Christian ministries. Alma attended...

Hester F. Herron Huffer Dailey

Hester F. Herron Huffer Dailey

Jan 27, 2010

Hester F. Herron Huffer Dailey, 89 of Hope passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2009 at Columbus Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the choir. She was a member of the Crimson Chics Red Hat Society, Royal Neighbors of America, Friendly Neighbors Extension Homemakers Club and...

David J. Clouse

David J. Clouse

Jan 26, 2010

David J. Clouse, 50 of Columbus died at home unexpectedly Tuesday January 26. He was owner and operator of Clouse Sheet Metal. He was a great outdoor's man and a lifetime member of North American Hunting Club. The funeral will be Monday at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Visitation will be on...

Doris Catobius

Doris Catobius

Jan 16, 2010

Doris Catobius,84 of Indianapolis,died Saturday,January 16,2010 at 12:00 A.M. at her home. The funeral will be at 2:00P.M.,Wednesday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev.Ed Fryman officiating. Calling will be from 12:00 P.M. untill service time on Wednesday. Burial will be at Hope Moravin Cemetery. Born on Sepetember 9,1925,in Columbus,IN,Ms Catobius was the daughter of James Edgar and Everly...

Robert L. Berkenstock

Robert L. Berkenstock

Jan 4, 2010

Robert L. Berkenstock, 84 of Columbus died January 4, 2010 at Columbus Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted Friday at 1:00 pm at the Garland Brook Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Ed Boston officiating. Visitation will be from noon until service time. Burial will follow at Garland Brook Cemetery with a Military graveside service. Memorials may be donated...

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