Obituaries

Aug 1, 2024

Robert "Bob" Gibson passed through Heaven's Gates on August 1, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. He was known to all as Bob

Bob was the first of three sons born to Robert Earl Gibson and Peggy Ann Schroder Gibson Ogle in Princeton, Indiana in Gibson county on November 11, 1971. Bob was a descendent...

Jul 31, 2024

Delores Jean Ault, 81, of Hope, passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2024 at her home.

Born on July 6, 1943 in Columbus, she was the daughter of John R. and Irene K. Finke Nading.  She married H. Frank Ault on September 21, 1962, and he preceded her in death December 7, 2003.

Before retirement...

Jul 25, 2024

Nancy Jean Dudding Lindsay, 87, of Bloomington, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born on October 8, 1936 in Indianapolis, Nancy was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Eastman and Jean Heilman Perry Dudding. She married CDR John Sheldon Lindsay, USN on February 22, 1968 in Bloomington. Nancy graduated...

Jul 12, 2024

John K. Robertson , 90 of Hope passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at Columbus Regional Health.

Born September 26, 1933 in Hope he was the son of Ward and Jomyla Bruner Robertson.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Shirley M. Robertson. Sons, Skip (Cathy) Robertson of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Steve...

Jul 9, 2024

Michael D. Floyd, 68 of Columbus passed away Tuesday July 9, 2024 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Michael was born December 9, 1955.  He married Debra Decker July 3, 1994 and she survives.

Other survivors include a son, Jason (Danielle) Williams of Hope and grandchildren, Daniel and Dilyn Wiseman and Makynze Williams.

Jul 1, 2024

Jason Andrew DeSpain, 44 of Hartsville passed away Monday July 1, 2024 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital.

Born November 16, 1979 in Columbus he was the son of the late Steve DeSpain and Vickie Allen DeSpain.

He is survived by his mother, Vickie DeSpain of Hartsville; children, Anthony DeSpain of Hartsville and Keller DeSpain of...

Jun 15, 2024

Mark Thomas Cook, 60 of Hope, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Mark was born on January 16, 1964, the son of Rex Cook and Deanna (Neville) Cook.

Mark was a graduate of Hauser High School.  He worked over 25 years at a plastic factory Flambeau.

He was an avid drummer of...

Jun 8, 2024

Julia Ann Paetzel, 82 of Hope passed away Saturday June 8, 2024 with her husband Larry by her side.

Born September 27, 1941 in Indianapolis she was the daughter of Frank and Betty Cunningham Brock.  She married Larry Paetzel May 25, 1974 and he survives her.

Julia retired as a Human Resource Manager from Cummins...

May 22, 2024

James R. Nielsen, 86, of Hope passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope.

Born on November 29, 1937 in Columbus, Jim was the son of Otto and Mildred Bell Nielsen.

Jim enjoyed doing yardwork and gardening.

Survivors include son, Jim (Veronica) Nielsen of Daytona Beach, Florida; step-children,...

May 11, 2024

Karl George Nading, 75, of Columbus passed away May 11, 2024,

Born July 14, 1948 in Shelbyville he was the son of Louis Karl Nading and Corinne Seigal Nading.  Karl married Leona Marie Harlow and she preceded him in death April 14, 2003.

Before retirement Karl was employed at Golden Foundry as an Iron Pourer.  ...

May 9, 2024

Lt. Col. Robert Dean Worrell of Hope, Indiana passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024. He was the youngest of seven children born to Glen and Gayle (Foutch) Worrell. He was born in Hope, Indiana on May 20,1933 where he spent his early years through the sixth grade, 1946. In elementary school, he was often called Bobby Dean. He...

May 7, 2024

William J. "Bill" Knapp, 68 of Columbus passed away Tuesday May 7, 2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born June 18, 1955 in Columbus Bill was the son of Carl Eugene Knapp and Cassie Imogene Wilbur Knapp.  He married Patty Christian in November of 1974 and she survives.

Bill was employed as a brick mason.  He...

May 4, 2024

Janet D. Hayes Swarthout, 86, of Plainfield passed away Saturday May 4, 2024 at Plainfield Healthcare Center.

Born June 2, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of Frank Hasse and Caroline Piechota Hasse.  She married Richard Hayes February 4, 1956 and he preceded her in death December 2, 1980.

Janet was of Catholic...

Apr 29, 2024

Linda R. Bell, 76 of Columbus passed away Monday April 29, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Facility.

Born January 30, 1948 in Indianapolis she was the daughter of Clarence and Goldie Mae Howard Douglas.  She married Forrest Wayne Bell June 15, 1975 and he survives.

Linda was a member of Columbus Baptist...

Apr 27, 2024

Carrroll D. Thompson, 80 of Clifford passed away Saturday April 27, 2024 at his residence.

Born May 28, 1943 in Plymouth, FL he was the son of Horace L. and Carrie M. Bray Thompson.  He married Wanda Burton September 10, 1960 and she preceded him in death November 29, 2007.  He then married Jewell Moore on October...

Apr 26, 2024

Joanne Carol Eden, 84, of Hope passed away on the evening of Friday, April 26, 2024 at her home. Born on June 16, 1939 in Barberton, Ohio, Joanne was the daughter of Frank E. and Geraldine Lemon Ott. She married Howard Eden in August of 1957, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2005. Joanne was a...

Apr 23, 2024

Tom Mote, 78, of Hope passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on May 11, 1945 in Greensburg, Tom was the son of Wayne Mote and Bessie Readnour Powers. Before retirement, Tom was employed as a factory worker at Cummins Engine Company.

Tom enjoyed fishing, NASCAR races,...

Apr 19, 2024

Donald "Ray" Froedge, 58 of Taylorsville passed away April 19, 2024.

Born October 11, 1965 he was the son of Kenneth Froedge and Margie Caffee Froedge.  He married Judy Watts February 17, 1990 and she survives.

Ray was employed at Fed Ex as a semi truck driver.

He enjoyed riding his razer, Harley...

Apr 13, 2024

Patsy Jo Stephens, 81, of Hope passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home.

Born on November 3, 1942 in Columbus, Patsy was the daughter of Fred Guthrie and Faustina Woods Sims. Patsy graduated from Hauser High School in 1961. She had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Miller's Merry Manor and previously...

Apr 7, 2024

Linda Ruth Poe, 77, of Hope passed away April 7, 2024 at Astral of Franklin Health Facility.

Born January 3, 1947 in Athol, Ky she was the daughter of Matt and Laura Harris Watkins.  She married Steven Poe and he preceded her in death December 27, 2022.

Linda attended Faith Trinity Pentecostal Church in Shelbyville...