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James "Hub" Howard

James "Hub" Howard

Apr 5, 2008

James "Hub" Howard, 74 of Hartsville died Saturday April 5, 2008 at 3:30 am at Hospice of South Central Indiana. He was a machine operator for Relience Electric- Reeves Division. He was a member of Hartsville United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army. He loved to read, fish trap and work on small engines. The funeral will be...

William H. Brown

William H. Brown

Apr 4, 2008

William H." Bill" Brown, 71 of Hartsville died in Decatur County. He was retired from Golden Foundry and was a farmer. He had been a member of The First Baptist Church of Hartsville since 1970 and was a church trustee. He loved farming and spending time with his family. The funeral will be Thursday April 10, 2008 at 10:30 am...

Loretta Mae Burch

Loretta Mae Burch

Mar 31, 2008

Loretta Mae Burch 86 of North Vernon , formerly of Hope passed away Monday at 5:15 p.m. at Jennings Health Center. Mrs. Burch had worked at Vernco, Art's Cleaners, and had been a meat cutter at Farmer's Meat Market in Columbus and Clouse's Store in Hope. She was a member of Parkside Baptist Church and served on the Hope Town...

Alva D. Nolting

Alva D. Nolting

Mar 19, 2008

Alva D. Nolting, 97, of Columbus passed away Wednesday March 19, 2008 at 2:25 pm at Hospice of South Central Indiana. He was a farmer in Shelby County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope. The funeral will be Sat. March 22 at 10:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Rev. Mark Walker officiating....

Trudy Miller

Trudy Miller

Mar 18, 2008

Trudy Miller, 75. of Hope, died Tuesday March 18, 2008 at her home. Born December 18, 1932 in Hartford Ky., she was the daughter of Ott and Dora Hoover Rhoades. She married Thurman Lee Miller in February 1952. He preceded her in death Nov. 27, 1995. Survivors include two sons Jack (Jodi) Miller of Shebyville and Tony (Jackie) Miller of...

Kenneth L. Bense

Kenneth L. Bense

Mar 16, 2008

Kenneth L. Bense, 68, of Hope passed away Sunday March 16, 2008 at 10:28 pm at his home. Mr. Bense had been a farmer since 1957. He was a member and active leader at The St. Paul Lutheran Church-Clifty. He graduated from Hope High School in 1957. He was on Premier Ag Coop Board of Directors for 27 years. He...

Luther B. Smith

Luther B. Smith

Mar 13, 2008

Luther B. Smith, 67, of Columbus died at 6:00 am Thursday March 13, 2008 at his home. The funeral will be conducted at 1:30 pm Sunday March 16 at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be Saturday from 4-8 at the funeral home. Cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana. Surviors include his...

Cindy R. Dailey

Cindy R. Dailey

Mar 13, 2008

Cindy R. Dailey, 65, of Columbus passed away Thursday March 13, 2008 at 4:51 am at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was a housewife and helped her husband with their business, Dailey Small Engines. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1961. She was a member of The Hope Community Church. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren and pets. She loved reading,...

Ruth L. Goodwin

Ruth L. Goodwin

Mar 12, 2008

Ruth L. Goodwin, 83, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday March 12, 2008 at 9:25 am at Ashford Place in Shelbyville. Mrs. Goodwin worked for United Technologies for several years. She volunteered at Ashford Place and was a member of The American Legion Auxillary of Shelbyville. She loved to do word search puzzles, play games, sing, dance and spend time with...

Beneta F. Roth

Beneta F. Roth

Mar 10, 2008

Beneta F. Roth, 64 of Hope, passed away Monday March 10, 2008 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mrs. Roth worked as a manager of the former Public Service's credit union. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope. The funeral will be Thursday March 13 at 1:00 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. The visitation will be...

Wilma Irene Merrick

Wilma Irene Merrick

Mar 6, 2008

Wilma Irene Merrick, 76, of Columbus passed away Monday March 6, 2008 at Casa de la Luz Hospice Facility in Tucson, AR. Mrs. Merrick was a nurse's aide for 28 years at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Petersville United Methodist Church. She was in the Senior Citizen Kitchen Band. She loved to read, crochet, do crafts,...

Anise Gates

Anise Gates

Mar 3, 2008

Anise Gates, 78, of Columbus passed away Monday March 3 at 9:41 pm at her home. She was a cashier trainer and was employed by different grocery stores for many years. She enjoyed bible study group and loved flowers and gardening. The funeral will be Friday March 7, 2008 at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with George...

Opal Jean Wasson

Opal Jean Wasson

Mar 2, 2008

Opal Jean Wasson, 67, of Columbus passed away Sunday March 2, 2008 at 6:50 pm at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Ms. Wasson was employed at Hills Department Store for many years. She was a member of the Flat Rock Christian Church. She was an avid reader, gardener and soap opera fan. She loved canning, quilting and was a good...

Jerry W. Law

Jerry W. Law

Feb 28, 2008

Jerry W. Law, 55 of North Vernon died Thursday February 28, 2008 at 11:30 pm at The Waters of Seymour. The funeral will be Tuesday March 4 at 1:30 pm at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00-8:00 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Patterson Cemetery near Flat Rock. Born on Sept. 30,1952 in...

Dennis Barriger

Dennis Barriger

Feb 19, 2008

Dennis Barriger, 49 of Columbus passed away Tues. February 19 at 8:12 pm at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mr. Barriger was a school bus driver for the Bartholomew Con. School Corp. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Born July 25, 1958, in Columbus, IN, he was the son of Delmos R. and Patricia Calvin Barriger of Edinburgh. He married...

Wanda L. Debusk

Wanda L. Debusk

Feb 18, 2008

Wanda L. DeBusk, 78 of Hope went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 18, 2008 at 7:25 am. Ms. DeBusk owned and operated The Hartsville House Restaurant for 36 years. She was a member of The Hartsville Church Of Christ, Red Hat Ladies Society, and Columbus V.F.W. Ladies Auxillary. She loved to cook, play cards and spend...

Bobby G. Harvell

Bobby G. Harvell

Feb 11, 2008

Bobby G. Harvell, 67, of Taylorsville passed away at 7:00 pm Monday February 11 at St. Francis North Hospital in Beech Grove. He was retired from National Linen and had worked for R & D Transport in Indianapolis. He loved spending time with his family. The funeral will be on Friday February 15, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Norman Funeral...

Kimberly D. Drake

Kimberly D. Drake

Feb 6, 2008

Kimberly D. Drake, 31 of Columbus passed away Wednesday February 6, 2008 at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was a stay at home mom. She loved Country and Gospel music and loved collecting things. Born on December 20, 1976 in Columbus, IN, Kim was the daughter of Gary L. and Mary P. Kyte Drake. The funeral will be Monday February 11...

D. Rex Deiwert

D. Rex Deiwert

Feb 6, 2008

D. Rex Deiwert, 91, of Hope passed away Wednesday February 6, 2008 at 11:00 am in Columbus, IN. He was retired from his own businesss, Deiwert's TV Service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope, a 50 year member of the Mason's, and a member of the Lion's Club. He served in the Army- Air Corp....

Johnnie Melvin Sinclair

Johnnie Melvin Sinclair

Feb 5, 2008

Johnnie Melvin Sinclair, 82, of Waldron passed away Tuesday February 5, 2008 at 3:00 am, at the Waldron Health Care Center. Mr. Sinclair was retired as a mechanic for the State Highway Garage and he was an avid fisherman. Born on June 8, 1925 in Columbia, Ky he was the son of Charles & Patra Bailey Sinclair. The funeral will...

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