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Paul E. Law
Feb 6, 2009
Paul E. Law, 69 of Hope passed away at 11:40 p.m. Friday Feb. 6, 2009 at his home. Mr. Law had worked as a machinist at Cummins and Arvins and also had worked at Columbus Auto Supply. He was a member of Rugby United Brethern Church, was a U.S. Army veteran and loved bowling, fishing and car racing. The funeral...
Howard L. Goldie Goldsmith Sr
Feb 4, 2009
Howard L. "Goldie" Goldsmith Sr., 74 of Edinburgh, died Wednesday February 4, 2009 at his home. He was retired from Amos-Hill Veneer where he had worked for 54 years. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Columbus. He enjoyed woodworking & crafts , fishing, flea marketing, bowling and spending time with his family. The funeral will be Saturday...
Mildred Ann Susie Childers
Jan 21, 2009
Mildred Ann "Susie" Childers, 59 of Columbus passed away Wednesday January 21, 2009 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. She was employed at Walmart as a cashier. She was a collector of Elvis memorabilia. She loved sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted Saturday January 24 at 1:30 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope...
Barbara S. Drake
Jan 18, 2009
Barbara S. Drake, 58 of Columbus passed away Sunday January 18, 2009 at Hickory Creek Health Care Center. She had been employed by Richardson Molding in Columbus for several years. She loved to sew, read and spend time with her family. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday January 21 at 2:30 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev....
George K. Robinette
Jan 17, 2009
George K. Robinette, 84 of Hope passed away at 10:10 a.m. Saturday January 17, 2009 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. Mr. Robinette had worked as an auto mechanic for Sibbitt-Mann Chevrolet in Greensburg and Graham-Todd Buick in Columbus and reitred from Percifield Radiator Service in Columbus. He loved flea marketing. The funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday...
David Oatha Mccarrell
Jan 15, 2009
David O. McCarrell "Red" 52, passed away at his home, in Nashville, Indiana on Thurday January 15th after a brave battle with cancer. David was a loving husband to Karen and a loving Father and Grandfather. He was proceeded in death by his parents, David and Annie McCarrell.Survivors include children, Tony, Stacy, Cody, Gerald & Gary and brother Jesse McCarrell...
Robert L. Berkenstock
Jan 4, 2009
Robert L. Berkenstock, 84 of Columbus died January 4, 2010 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He retired from being an electrician with Lovelace Electric. 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...
Roy M. Disney
Jan 3, 2009
Roy M. Disney, 86 of Flat Rock died Saturday Jan. 3, 2009 at the home of his son. There will be no services or calling . Arrangements were by Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Survivors include sons Anthony Disney of Sunman and Paul Disney of Flat Rock and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna and...
Estella L. Metcalf
Dec 29, 2008
Estella L. Metcalf, 75 of Hope passed away at 3:10 p.m. Monday Dec. 29, 2008 at Miller's Merry Manor at Hope. Mrs. Metcalf was a homemaker and liked to play card games, do puzzles and read. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m Friday at Norman Funeral Home. Calling will be on Friday from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Burial...
Thomas Eugene Hartenberger
Dec 27, 2008
Thomas Eugene Hartenberger, 70 of Hope died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 27, 2008 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Mr. Hartenbarger graduated from Woodward High School in Toledo,Ohio in 1957. He served in the Air National Guards and retired from U.S. Corrugated Fiber Box Co.in Indianapolis and also went on to own T & J Sales and...
Sarah E. Campbell
Dec 22, 2008
Sarah E. Campbell, 71 of Hope passed away Monday Dec, 22, 2008 at 7:45 a.m. at Miller's Merry Manor at Hope. Miss Campbell had worked at D.S.I. in Columbus. She liked to attend church, play bingo and enjoyed life. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling will be on Friday from...
Oliver C. Powell
Dec 22, 2008
Oliver C. Powell, 82 of Columbus passed away at 4:05 a.m. Monday Dec. 22, 2008 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mr Powell had retired from Golden Foundry after working there for 34 years. While staying at the convalescent center ,he loved to feed the wildlife. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Calling...
Wayne Bozell
Dec 20, 2008
The Rev. Dr. Wayne Bozell , 87 of Hope passed away Saturday Dec. 20, 2008 at 4:55 a.m. at Columbus Regional Hospital. Rev. Bozell had served with the U.S. Army for 20 years serving during W.W. II and retiring as a Chief Warrent Officer. He pastored in the United Church of Christ having served at churches in Beamsville, Ohio, Dunkirk,...
Linda M. Crussel
Dec 12, 2008
Linda M. Crussel, 47 of Hope died Friday December 12, 2008 at 4:22 pm at her home. She had been employed by GTE Sylvania and TJ Max. She attended the East Columbus United Methodist Church. The funeral will be conducted Tuesday December 16 at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Charles Agner officiating. Viewing will be...
Shirley L. Whittington
Dec 10, 2008
Shirley L. Whittington, 69 of Hope, passed away Wed. December 10, 2008 at Hospice of South Central IN Inpatient Facility at 3:30 pm surrounded by loving family and friends. Her life was well lived as a witness to God's grace and love. She retired as Postmaster of the Hope Post Office serving longer than any postmaster in the history of...
Mary Gabbard
Dec 8, 2008
Mary Gabbard, 75 of North Vernon died Monday, December 8, 2008 at Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by a son, Randy D.(Nancy) Collins of North Vernon, a daughter Nancy J. (Connie Bradford) Chapman of Russell Springs, Ky, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned and burial will be at a later date at Hope Moravian...
John Mark Romine
Dec 5, 2008
John Mark Romine,22 of Hope passed away at 2:43 p.m. Friday Dec. 5, 2008 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. John was a student at Purdue University and had just received his Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Economics . He was a member of the FarmHouse Fraternity where he had served as Vice-President of recruitment. He was a 2005 graduate of Columbus...
Eddie L. Harvey
Nov 25, 2008
Eddie L. Harvey, lifetime resident of Bartholomew County, 46 years at Newbern passed away Tuesday November 25, 2008 at 12:20 pm at Columbus Regional Hospital after a 3 year illness. He was born January 20, 1932, in Hope, IN. Eddie graduated from Clifford High School in 1950. He took several classes at IUPUC. He joined the Indiana National Guard for...
Alma Fields Rhoades
Nov 23, 2008
Alma Fields Rhoades, 89 of Hope passed away Sunday Nov. 23, 2008 at 5:04 p.m. at Miller' Merry Manor in Hope. Mrs. Rhoades had worked as a housekeeper for Miller's Merry Manor. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Kentucky and was an avid NASCAR and Jeff Gordon fan and loved to do sewing. The funeral will...
Opal M. Adams
Nov 18, 2008
Opal Marie Adams, 77 of Columbus passed away on Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008 at 3: 35 p.m. at Hospice of South Central Indiana The funeral will be Sunday Nov. 23 at 2;00 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home. Calling will be on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial wil be at Hawcreek Cemetery. Memorials may be to Hospice of South...
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