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Max Harvey Nordman
Apr 3, 2009
Max Harvey Nordman, 65 of Clifford died at 12:10 a.m. Friday April 3, 2009 at his home. Mr. Nordman had been a barber in the Columbus area for 40 years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Chruch at Clifty and the NRA. He liked hunting and fishing and was a Cincinnati Reds, Indianapolis Colts and I.U. fan. The...
Norma J. Bennett
Mar 28, 2009
Norma Jayne Bennett, 74 of Columbus died at 2:05 a.m. Saturday March 28, 2009 at her home. There will be no calling or services. According to Mrs. Bennett wishes she will be cremated. Survivors include her husband Joseph E. Bennett; a son Jimmy R. Bennett of Columbus; a daughter Diana M Bennett of Columbus; a sister June DeSpain McKay of...
Vickie Lynn League
Mar 22, 2009
Vickie Lynn Barrett League, 28, of North Vernon died Sunday March 22, 2009 at 12:30 pm at Jennings St. Vincent Hospital in North Vernon. She was a caregiver for AWS Agency. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Adams, IN. She loved to cross stitch, read, play cards and do Sudoku puzzles. She was a 1999 graduate...
James Hobson Moss
Mar 19, 2009
James "Jim" H. Moss, 61 of Hope passed away Thursday March 19, 2009 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mr. Moss had worked at Cosco for several years. He had attended Columbus Community Church and liked to fix up old cars, attend car shows and flea markets. He also played the guitar and loved music. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00...
Jerry L. Rollins
Mar 16, 2009
Jerry L.Rollins, 72 of Hope passed away Monday March 16,2009 his home. Mr. Rollins retired as a diesel mechanic for Cummins Engine Co. He was member of the Masonic Lodge, served with the U.S. Navy- USM from 1958 until 1964. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and loved fishing. He graduated from Odon High School. The funeral will be...
Jackie Lloyd Hounshell
Mar 16, 2009
Jackie Lloyd Hounshell, 50 of Trafalgar died Monday March 16, 2009 at 6:55 am at his home. The funeral will be Thursday March 19 at 7:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Lonnie Fields officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 until service time. Cremation is planned after the service. Survivors include his mother, Ila Adams Hounshell of...
Johnathan Michael Stoddard
Mar 13, 2009
Johnathan Michael Stoddard, 24 of Hope, died Friday March 13, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis from the results of a traffic accident. He was a contruction worker for 4D Buildings in Franklin. He graduated from Hauser High School in 2003. He was a member of ABATE. He loved hunting, music, NASCAR, Cars and the outdoors. Born...
Marvin J. Tallent
Mar 5, 2009
Marvin J. Tallent, 72 of Hope, went home to be with the Lord Thursday March 5, 2009 at 10:52 pm at Hospice of South Central IN. He was retired from Golden Castings as a foundry worker. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope for 30 years and the First Baptist Church of Hartsville for 2 years....
Rev. Max Edward Zell
Mar 4, 2009
Rev. Max Edward Zell, 81, of Hope died Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 6:05 am at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. He was a retired minister and a member of the Hope First Wesleyan Church. He married Donna Switzer on June 22, 1958 in Greenleaf, Idaho. The funeral will be conducted Monday March 9 at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral...
Kathryn Maxine Gearhart
Mar 2, 2009
Kathryn Maxine Gearhart, 83 of Greensburg died Monday March 2, 2009 at Arbor Grove Village at Greensburg. Mrs. Gearhart was a former Shelby County resident. Born Sept 28, 1925 in Bartholomew County, she was the daughter of Earl R and Sarah D Rome Keller . She married Melvin E. Gearhart on Oct. 31, 1953. he preceded her in death on...
Reece H Sonny Shanks
Mar 1, 2009
Reece H. "Sonny" Shanks, 67 of Greensburg died at 3:30 am at St. Frances Hospital and Health Care Center in Beech Grove. He had worked at Daily Farms and had previously worked for Napolian Lumber Co. for 13 years. He was a member of the Lighthouse Chapel Church in Greensburg and attended Edinburgh Full Gospel Church. He was a lifetime...
James Robert Blackburn
Feb 26, 2009
James Robert "Jim Bob" Blackburn, 31 of Shelbyville died Thursday February 26, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Mr. Blackburn was head chef for T-Bone Food Service at Shebyville Eagles Lodge where he was a member. James enjoyed music, cooking, traveling, spending time with family and friends and raising his daughters. The funeral will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday March...
Daniel Lee Shoaf
Feb 24, 2009
Daniel Lee Shoaf, 53 formerly of Hope passed away at 3:30 pm on February 24, 2009 at St. Vincent North Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on October 8,1955 in Columbus, IN, he was the son of Irvin "Ike" and Patricia A. Duggan Shoaf. Survivors include his wife, Lorie E.(Hiatt) Shoaf of Seymour; his father Ike and step-mother, Mary T. "Resa" Shoaf...
John M. Patterson
Feb 21, 2009
John M. Patterson, 80 of Columbus passed away at 3:25 p.m. Saturday Febraury 21, 2009 at Silver Oaks Health Center. Mr. Patterson had worked for City Of Columbus Water Dept. for several years. He was a Marine veteran serving in the Koreon War. He loved all kinds of sports. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Norman Funeral...
Marion T. Anderson
Feb 21, 2009
Marion T. Anderson, 78 of Hope died Saturday February 21, 2009 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis. He was retired from truck driving and had worked for various companies including Estes Material Sales in Hope. He loved all sports. The funeral will be conducted Thursday February 26 at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Pastor Tim...
Jerry W. Horne
Feb 21, 2009
Jerry W. Horne, 72 Of Columbus died Saturday Feb. 21 at his home. Mr. Horne had worked as a mechanic for the State of Indiana for several years. A graveside service will be conducted today at 2:00p.m at Hope Moravian Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Reeves officiating. Born in Bartholomew Co. March 7, 1936, Mr. Horne was the son of...
Claude Leon Heitz
Feb 19, 2009
Claude Leon Heitz, 56 of Elizabethtown passed away at his home. He had worked at Lowes for several years and was in the U.S. Air Force. He loved to fish and hunt. Born in Columbus ,IN.on March 12, 1952 he was the son of Donald and Beulah Pittman Payne. They survive in Elizabethtown. Other survivors include brothers Terry Lee (Susan)...
Sarah Evelyn Thayer
Feb 18, 2009
Sarah Evelyn Thayer, 94 of Hope died Wednseday February 18, 2009 in Pensacola, Fla. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday February 28, 2009 at Hope United Methodist Church will the Rev. Marianne Hawkins officiating. Calling will be from 1:00 p.m untill service time on Saturday. Inurnment will be at Hope Moravian Cemetery. Survivors include children Martha Jane...
Henry Lee Wells
Feb 17, 2009
Henry Lee Wells, 88 of Hartsville, died Tuesday February 17, 2009 at 9:32pm at Hospice of South Central Indiana. He was a retired farmer. He enjoyed gardening and growing tobacco. The funeral will be Saturday February 21 at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. The visitation will be Friday from 4:00-8:00 at the funeral home and from 10:00...
John William Myers
Feb 11, 2009
John William Myers, 71 of Flat Rock passed away at 5:45 p.m Wednesday Feb.11, 2009 at his home. He retired from KCL Corp. after working there 44 years and had served as Noble Township Trustee for 12 years and was serving on the advisory board. He had been president and vice president of United Paperworkers Union. He was also a...
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