Obituaries

Dec 22, 2024

Brian Craig Jasper age 59, of Hope, Indiana passed into the presence of the Lord, at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Brian was born December 19, 1965, in Columbus, Indiana to the late John "Paul" Jasper and surviving Barbara (Tressler) Jasper.

Brian married his love, Heidi (Ridenour) on December 28, 1985, and she survives. This precious...

Dec 20, 2024

*UPDATE on Clayton's services* - The funeral service has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 8 at 1 p.m. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It is with unfathomable heartbreak and devastation, the family of Sergeant Clayton Gregory White, a proud veteran of the United States Army, announce that Clayton passed away on...

Dec 18, 2024

Kenneth Howard Spaugh, 86 of Columbus passed away December 18, 2024 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility.

Born January 4, 1938 in Decatur County he was the son of Walter Spaugh and Elizabeth Coffman Spaugh.

Before retirement he was employed in the factory at Cummins Engine Company.

He was a member of Moose Lodge...

Dec 13, 2024

Judith Kay McKinney, 81, of Hope passed away Friday December 13, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Born February 8, 1943 in Shelbyville she was the daughter of Carl and Scharleen Nicholson Deiwert.

Before retirement Judy was self employed as a mental health counselor.

She had previously been a member of First Baptist Church...

Dec 12, 2024

Roy E. Hollman, 92, of Hartsville, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on October 14, 1932, Roy was the son of William H. and Edith Sprague Hollman. He married Ruth Oliver on July 4, 1965, and she preceded him in death on August 6, 2015.

Roy...

Dec 8, 2024

Don E. Trimnell, 79, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

Born on December 28, 1944 in Shelbyville, Don was the son of Arthur and Florence Simmons Trimnell. He married Shirley Ping Greenlee on September 30, 1989, and she preceded him in death on March 3, 2022.

Don...

Dec 3, 2024

Philip "Mike" Allen, 77, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born on January 26, 1947 in Columbus, Mike was the son of Cecil and Rosie Carnahan Allen. He married Darlene Bailey on September 19, 1969 at Free Methodist Church in Columbus. Mike served in the United States Army from 1966...

Nov 18, 2024

Dwight Emerson Carter, 80, of Hope passed away Monday November 18, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Born April 23, 1944 in Columbus he was the son of Emerson Carter and Dorothy Robertson Carter.  He married Sara Deiwert September 10, 1988 and she survives.

Dwight retired from Cummins Engine Co. after 31 years of service.

Nov 13, 2024

Bruce Anthony Barriger, 75 of Hope passed away Wednesday November 13, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Born September 18, 1949 in Columbus he was the son of Delmos R. Barriger and Patricia Barriger.

Before retirement Bruce was employed for 30 years at Cummins Engine Co.

He was a...

Nov 10, 2024

Debbie Ann Metcalf Dolan, 69, of Shelbyville passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on December 23, 1954 in Greenfield, Debbie was the daughter of Orvil Preston and Estella McKenney Metcalf. She married Herschel Frazee. She then married Bill Lisby and he preceded her in death in 1995. She...

Oct 31, 2024

Doris Jean Monroe passed from this Earth to Heaven on Thursday, October 31, 2024.  Doris was a gentle, kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Doris was born November 5, 1936, in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of Danville and Sylvia Sullivan. She married Larry Monroe on November 3, 1956, and they were married 63 years until his death in...

Oct 21, 2024

Sandra Kay Spangler, 83, of Hartsville, passed peacefully into eternal life, surrounded by her family, where she was welcomed by her Savior Jesus and many loved ones who had gone before her. Born July 31, 1941, in Shelbyville, IN Sandra was the daughter of Wilford "Bud" and Lillian Pope Bishop and sister to Tom Bishop and Terry Bishop

Oct 8, 2024

Tommy Lynn Henderson, 57 of Nashville passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024 at his home.

Born March 23, 1967 in Columbus he was the son of Charles and Mary Bassett Henderson.  He married Artina Doty October 31, 1992 and she survives.

Tommy had been employed as a janitor in factories.

He enjoyed coin...

Sep 29, 2024

Janet Mae Bense, 93, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.

Born on January 29, 1931 in Bartholomew County, Janet was the daughter of Uriah and Flora Mae Gore Dailey. She married Louis Bense on July 6, 1948, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2016.

Sep 26, 2024

Joey "Big Joe" Ray Hibbs, 79, of Hope passed away Thursday September 26, 2024 at his home.

Born September 12, 1945 in Erie, KS he was the son of Orval E. Hibbs and Myrle L. Vanderford Hibbs.  He married Linda Cox May 15, 1976 and she survives.

Joe is also survived by sons, Tim Hammack...

Sep 24, 2024

Patrick E. McQueen, 59, of Hope, passed away on September 24, 2024 at his home.

Born on November 23, 1964 in Columbus, Pat was the son of Owen Lee and Alma Ruth Line McQueen. He married Lori Fields on March 13, 1993.

Pat was employed as the plant manager at US Aggregates in Flat Rock....

Sep 13, 2024

Ronald Lee Hendershot, 79, of Hartsville, passed away on September 13, 2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born on December 2, 1944 in Columbus, Ron was the son of Irvine Hendershot and Faye Maxine Smeltzer Green. He married Patricia Ramsey Leuellen on April 28, 1984.

Ron had previously owned and operated Ron's Auto Interiors. He continued...

Sep 8, 2024

Ronald D. Ziegler, 87, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Born on August 22, 1937 in Shelby County, Ronnie was the son of George I. and Lillian Fox Ziegler. He married Frankie Lou Huggins on December 18, 1959, and she preceded him in death on April 18, 2014.

Before retirement, Ronnie had...

Sep 6, 2024

Brenda Sue Humbel, 64 of Hope passed away Friday September 6, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born February 18, 1960 in Greensburg she was the daughter of William Emerson Phares and Mary Joan Essex Rollins.

Brenda had previously been employed at UPS for 17 years and had worked in the catering business...

Sep 4, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Shoaf, 40, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2024.

Born October 4, 1983 in Columbus, he was the son of Jay and Nancy Ray Shoaf.  He married Claire Riggin on June 24, 2008, and she survives.

Other survivors include children, Wesley Jay Shoaf, Alyce Charlotte Shoaf and Ruby Mae Shoaf, all...