Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Brett Bonnell
Apr 24, 2008
Brett Bonnell, 40 of Seadrift, Texas passed away Thusday April 24 in Seadrift. He was working for the Victora, Texas parks and recreation department.He was a former 14 year employee for Irwin Management and also worked for Elsbury's Greenhouses. He had owned BJK Creations and, was a 4-H member for 10 years and former member of Hope Lions Club and...
Francis M. Loper
Apr 23, 2008
Francis M. Loper, 84 of Greensburg, formerly of Hartsville, died Tuesday April 22, 2008 at Hospice of South Central Indiana at 8:10 am. He was a machine repairman for Reliance Electric. He was a member of the Newbern United Methodist Church. He was in the U.S. Army during WWII. He enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling with his wife. He especially...
Thelma Louise Stone
Apr 22, 2008
Thelma Louise Mace Stone, 89, of Hope passed away Tuesday April 22 at 4:10 a.m. at her home. Mrs. Stone was born January 11, 1919, she was the daughter of James Henry and Ida Catherine Whitehead Mace. She married Lloyd A. Stone April 29, 1937 and he preceded her in death. She retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1977 with...
Dewana T. Bramlett
Apr 10, 2008
Dewana Lucille Temple Bramlett, 92, better known as "Granny" by her family and close friends went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Silver Oaks Health Campus where she resided for the past 4 ½ years. She was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. Dewana was born in Carroll County, Indiana, on May 14, 1915....
Donald W. Dillman
Apr 5, 2008
Donald W. Dillman of Hope went to be with the Lord Saturday April 5, 2008. Don was born in Col., IN on March 8, 1940, to Shirley "Bud" & Jessie Cecil Anderson Dillman and they preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Hope High School in 1957. On June 24, 1962, he married the former Rena Blake. Together...
Nathan A. Crouch
Apr 5, 2008
Nathan A. Crouch, 33 of Hope died Saturday April 5, 2008 at his home. He was employed at M.A. Metal as an Production Supervisor. He loved hunting, fishing, baseball and being with his family and friends. Mr. Crouch was born on January 16, 1975 in Columbus, IN to Marshall and Rosanne Klakamp Crouch. He married Shannon Spears on March 29,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.


