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Norma Jean Purvis

Norma Jean Purvis

May 26, 2009

Norma Jean Purvis, 81 of Hartsville passed away Tuesday May 26, 2009 at 11:20 am at Four Seasons Health Care Center. She was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Hartsville Church of Christ and active in the nursery for several years. She was a Cub Scout Den mother, volunteered at Miller's Merry Manor and an active volunteer and...

Mary Kathryn Merrick

Mary Kathryn Merrick

May 12, 2009

Mary Kathryn Merrick,69 of Columbus passed away Tuesday May 12, 2009 at her home. She had previously worked at Bartholomew County Hospital, Newsom Industies and Cummins Engine Co. She was a member of Clifford Order of Eastern Star, charter member of Hartsville Baptist Church, attended the St. Louis Crossing Independent Methodist Church and loved to eat out with the Lunch...

Virginia Harlow Smither

Virginia Harlow Smither

May 6, 2009

Virginia Harlow Smither, 94 of Columbus died Wednesday May 6, 2009 at 2:55 pm at Columbus Regional Hospital. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling will be from noon until service time. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to a college fund for Mrs. Smither's great grandchildren...

Glenda J Pappas

Glenda J Pappas

Apr 30, 2009

Sgt. Glenda Joann Pappas, 49 of Edinburgh died at 6:26 p.m. Thursday April 30, 2009 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Sgt. Pappas was a U.S. Army Title 10 soldier serving at Camp Atterbury. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Born in Columbus Oct. 18, 1959 , she was the daughter of Alonzo and Edna Zuschalag...

Dale W. Henderson

Dale W. Henderson

Apr 22, 2009

Dale W. Henderson, 53 of Hope, died Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 10:00 am at Columbus Regional Hospital. He had previously been a warehouse manager at Acme Electric. A graveside service will be conducted Friday at 2:00 pm at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh with Tim Tallent officiating. Memorials may be donated to First Baptist Church of Hartsville Building Fund...

Kenneth J. Froedge

Kenneth J. Froedge

Apr 19, 2009

Kenneth Junior Froedge, 69 of Edmonton.Kentucky died Sunday, April 19, 2009 at his home. He was a member of Moore Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Edmonton, and also a member of Edmonton Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He and his wife where owners and operators of Variety Sales and Service in Edmonton. He was born in Greensburg, In .,the son...

Max Harvey Nordman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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