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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...

Janice Lee Dykes

Janice Lee Dykes

Jan 4, 2010

Janice Lee Dykes, 65 of Greensburg, died Monday January 4 at 8:10 am. She was retired. She attended Hope Community Church of God. She loved fishing, sewing and spending time with grandkids and great grandkids. The funeral will be Thursday January 7 at 1:00 pm at Free Will Baptist Church in Milford, IN with Pastors Leroy Reed and Gerald Hancock...

Jimmie Edward Carmer

Jimmie Edward Carmer

Jan 2, 2010

Jimmie Edward Carmer, 74 of Columbus died Saturday Jan. 2, 2010 at 9:30 am at his home. He was a retired Stationary Transparent Partition Engineer for the City of Chicago. He enjoyed buggin folks. The funeral will be Wednesday at 12:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. The calling will be Tuesday from 4-8 and Wednesday from 11:00-12:00 at...

Jimmy R. Bennett

Jimmy R. Bennett

Dec 31, 2009

Jimmy R. Bennett, 58 of Columbus died Thursday Dec. 31, 2009 at his home. In keeping with Jimmy's wishes there will be no services and cremation is planned. Surivors include his father Joseph Bennett of Columbus; a son Timothy D. (Keli) Bennett of Arkansas; a sister Diana Bennett of Columbus and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Perry F. Harker

Perry F. Harker

Dec 29, 2009

Perry F. Harker, 74 of Hope passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 9:08 am at Hospice of South Central Indiana. He had worked as a toolmaker at Cummins Engine Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope where he had served as a sunday school teacher and deacon. He was a member of the...

Mary M. Harris

Mary M. Harris

Dec 28, 2009

Mary M. Harris, 84 of Columbus passed away Monday December 28, 2009 at 1:17 am at Hospice of South Central Indiana. She had been a homemaker. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church. She loved gardening and quilting. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Tim Jarnagin officiating. Calling...

Robert E. Hege

Robert E. Hege

Dec 22, 2009

Robert E. Hege, 87 of Terre Haute died at 7:00 p.m Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling will be on Saturday from 12:00 p.m until service time. A masonic memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial...

Patty Hoy

Patty Hoy

Dec 17, 2009

Patty Hoy, 64 of Martinsville died at 2:00 p.m. Thursday Dec. 17, 2009 at Grandview Health center in Martinsville. She was a former Hartsville resident. She had been employed at Nicepak as a janitor. She was a 1963 granduate of Hauser High School. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m Sunday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with the Rev....

Thomas L. Marlin

Thomas L. Marlin

Dec 10, 2009

Thomas L. Marlin, 61 of Bloomington passed away Thursday December 10, 2009 in Bloomington. He was employed by the U.S. Postal service in Bloomington in the maintenance department. He had served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Hope Moravian Church. He had previously served as a volunteer fireman for the Hartsville Fire Department. The funeral will...

Lewis D. Lortz

Lewis D. Lortz

Dec 6, 2009

Lewis D. Lortrz,87 of Columbus died Sunday December 6, 2009 at 6:23 pm at Hospice of South Central Indiana. He had taught school at Westport, Sandcreek Township, Decatur County and Booth Setser and was principal at Mt. Auburn and Central Jr. High School in Columbus. He was a member of the St. Louis Crossing Independent Methodist Church where her had...

Hallie J. Henderson

Hallie J. Henderson

Nov 20, 2009

Hallie J. Henderson, 83 of Columbus died Friday November 20, 2009 at Columbus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Cremation is planned and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be donated to Hospice of South Central Indiana. She was born on October 24, 1926 in Boston, Ky. Sge was the daughter of Wilbur and Pauline...

Jack E. Trowbridge

Jack E. Trowbridge

Nov 13, 2009

Jack E. Trowbridge, 89 of Hope, passed away Friday November 13, 2009 at his home under Hospice Care. He had worked for 50 years as a salesman in several industries. He served in the Army Air Corp in WWII as a POW and received a purple heart. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope where he...

Lois Ann Wenger

Lois Ann Wenger

Nov 5, 2009

Lois Ann Wenger, 63 of Columbus died at home on Thursday November 5, 2009. The funeral will be Saturday November 14 at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 on that day. Burial will be at Flat Rock Cemetery in Flat Rock, IN. Born in Indianapolis on October 24, 1946, she was...

Robert B. Rowe

Robert B. Rowe

Nov 4, 2009

Robert B. Rowe, 80 of Hope died Wednesday November 4, 2009 at Keepsake Village in Columbus. He had been superintendent of Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corporation for many years. He had also been a salesman at Bill Dunfee Cheverolet and a driving instructor at AA Driving School. He graduated from Franklin College in the early 50's and began his career as...

Darin E. Holder

Darin E. Holder

Nov 3, 2009

Darin E. Holder, 40 of Edinburgh died Tuesday November 3, 2009. He was a self employed truck driver. He was a member of the Hope Moravian Church. He graduated from Hauser High School in 1987. He enjoyed NASCAR, bowling, gardening, golf, fishing and spending time with family and friends. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 am at Norman...

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