Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2024

Joyce Ann Blackburn was born on August 31, 1939, at Clarksburg, IN.  She died on March 29, 2024, at age 84, following a very brief acute illness.  She was the daughter of Simeon H. and Rosavie B. (nee Campbell) Blackburn.

Joyce earned her undergraduate degree in education at Indiana Central College (now known as University of Indianapolis)...

Mar 27, 2024

Linda Jane Geraldean Baker, 75 of Hope passed away Wednesday March 27, 2024 at her home.

Born December 30, 1948 in Munich, Germany she was the daughter of Gerald Murray and Ursula Schaetsler Murray.  She married Jim "Ronnie" Baker July 12, 1969 and he survives.

Linda was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope....

Mar 27, 2024

Phillip Earl Mankin, 68 of Taylorsville passed away Wednesday March 27, 2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born March 27, 1956 in Columbus he was the son of William Earl and Lois Ellen Tobias Mankin.

Phillip is survived by children, Stephanie Mankin (fiance' C.J. Miller) of Greensburg, Brett Mankin of Greensburg and Wesley Mankin (Sydney Tolbert)...

Mar 13, 2024

Marie Anna Morin, 102, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her home.

Born on August 14, 1921 in Fall River, Massachusetts, Marie was the daughter of Telesphore and Anna Blier Beaudry. She married Joseph Morin in 1943, and he preceded her in death in July of 2010.

Marie was a member...

Mar 13, 2024

David Allen Pierce, 58 of Taylorsville passed away Wednesday March 13, 2024.

Born September 25, 1965 in Columbus David was the son of Windell Pierce and Mona Saltsman Pierce.  He married Waunita Froedge May 17, 2003 and she survives.

David enjoyed woodworking, jigsaw puzzles and watching movies.  He had previously been employed as a contractor...

Feb 11, 2024

Barbara Jean Froedge Pierce, 80, of Shelbyville passed away on February 11, 2024 at Major Hospital.

Born on October 6, 1943 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, Barbara was the daughter of Henry and Annie Harper Froedge. She married L. Wayne Pierce on May 31, 1963, and he preceded her in death on May 28, 2023.

Barbara...

Feb 11, 2024

Cynthia Ann Deiwert Gosney, 66, of Hope passed away Sunday February 11, 2024 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.

Born December 21, 1957 in Columbus, Indiana Cindy was the daughter of Dean Rex and Mary Margaret Burney Deiwert.

She graduated from Hauser High School in 1976.

She was previously employed at Flat Rock- Haw...

Feb 4, 2024

Sandra L. Smith, 80, of Hope passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her home.

Born on July 24, 1943 in Columbus, Sandy was the daughter of Ferrel "Pete" and Lou Ella Palmer Foist. She married Larry Smith on June 15, 1993.

Sandy was employed at Cummins as a secretary and in electronic publishing...