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Althura Ann (Stillions) Hope, age 84, of Waldron, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep October 27th, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Althura was born on August 22nd, 1940, to Aubrey and Theo (Shields) Stillions in Bloomington, Indiana. She married the love of her life, H. Daniel Hope, in April of 1965 and moved to Waldron where they spent the rest of their lives. Althura was a beloved member of the community working at the State Bank of Waldron and working with her husband on the farm. She was a faithful member of Bethel Apostolic Church in Greensburg, Indiana where she spent years teaching Sunday school, helping with meals and fundraisers, and in her...

Warren W. Dorrel, age 86, died Monday, May 23, 2022, in Franklin, Indiana. He was born February 10, 1936, in St. Paul, Indiana, to Scott W. and Maureen Dorrel. Warren graduated from St. Paul High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army. In 1961, in St. Paul, Warren married Ruth Lathom. Ruth died in 2020. Survivors include daughter Marti and son-in-law Brad Schrock (Franklin, Indiana) and granddaughter Maddie Long (Bloomington, Indiana). Warren worked for General Electric and was a small business owner. He enjoyed building and flying remote control model airplanes, and he was a Mason. He lived in Franklin since 2004. Services will be held on Sunday, June 12, at the St. Paul...

Russell "Russ" William Arbuckle, 71, passed away on January 20,2022 at his home near St. Paul, Indiana with his loving family alongside. Russ was born on February 28, 1950 in Bethesda, Maryland to Virginia DeVern (Bissett) Arbuckle and Charles William Arbuckle. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1968 and went on to travel the world as a Mechanical Engineer in the automotive industry. He was known for saying that no matter where he went in the world, all anyone that he met ever wanted was for their kids to have a better life than they had. He succeeded in making that come true for his own family. Russ is survived by his wife, Susan (Humpert) Arbuckle; his daughter...

Martha Lou "Marty" Hurst, 95, of St. Paul, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Aspen Place In Greensburg. She was born in St. Paul on September 2, 1926 to Lawrence and Verney (Favor) Wiley. She graduated from St. Paul High School in 1944. After high school, Marty worked at Public Service Company in Shelbyville, and later worked at the State Bank of Waldron. She married Donn Hurst on June 26, 1948 and he preceded her in death in 2017. Marty loved music, and was gifted with a beautiful singing voice and loved to sing at church. She was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church where she was song leader and choir director for many, many years. Marty loved her church...

Roger A. Blanford, 67 of Greensburg, IN passed away November 6, 2021, born December 21, 1953 in Shelbyville, IN, son of James C. Blanford, Jr. (deceased) and survived by mother, Martha (Bettner) Bullard. Roger is survived by his wife Diana (Adkins) Blanford who he was married to 29 1/2 years, daughters, Laura (Kevin) Foster, Christina Salinas, 4 step children, Jon (Amanda) Gosnell, Nicki Brooks, Joshua (Skylar) Owens, Sean Owens (Ashley), brother, Ronald (Devona) Blanford and 14 grandchildren. Roger was preceded in death by brothers, Richard A. Blanford, Donald E. Blanford and his half-brother Jeffrey A. Blanford. Roger worked 30 plus years for Dri Quik and later for Catch a Ride part...

David R. Scripture, 79, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Heritage House in Greensburg. Born December 17, 1941 in Shelby County, he was the son of Harold L. Scripture and Genevieve (Hatton) Scripture. He married Mary Ann (Zinser) on June 2, 1962 and she preceded him on December 9, 2011. Survivors include 3 children- Tammy Wagner ( Mike) of Shelbyville, David Scripture (Ingrid) of Greensburg, Jamie Scripture (Lisa) of Batesville; 4 siblings- Charlene Walls of Zionsville, Jim Scripture of Greensburg, Adrian Scripture (Karen) of St. Paul, Janey Livingston (Tony) of St. Paul; 5 grandchildren- Brandon McIntire (Holley), Blake McIntire (Brittany), Dylan...

Ruth A. (Smith) Kessler passed away just hours from her husband, Paul R. Kessler's passing in Decatur Co. Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, IN. Ruth was born August 5, 1937 in Shelbyville, IN the daughter of the late Paul E. Smith and Eileen M. (McKinney) Smith. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul and a grandson Jason, her brother, Paul Smith and three sisters, Wanda Wilson, Linda Jones and Patricia Reed. She lived in this area her whole lifetime. Ruth was a graduate of Waldron HS class of 1955. She was employed for over 30 years as the Liberty Township Trustee's office in Shelby County. She was a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church and the Rush County...

Carolyn A. (Marlin) Leffler, age 80 of Greensburg, IN passed away on June 20, 2021 at Arbor Grove Village of Greensburg. She was born September 04, 1940 in Shelby County the daughter of the late Arnold G. Marlin and Rita Faye (Woods) Marlin. Carolyn married to Michael "Mick" Leffler on June 19, 1960 and he survives. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Larry and Gary Marlin. Other survivors include her children, Brenda (John) McDaniel of Blue Ridge, IN; Tim (Sandra) Leffler of St. Paul, IN; and Tammy (John) Ricke of Greensburg, IN. Also her cat, Beemer. Grandchildren Kiley Stiller, Brooke Miller, Jacob Leffler, Shawn Leffler, Jordan Owens, Dirk and Brock Ricke;...

Donald L. Clapp, 82, of St. Paul, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his residence. Born July 24, 1938 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Roy Lee Clapp and Agnes (Mount) Clapp. He married Alice (Maxwell) Clapp on August 26, 1961, and she survives. Other survivors include 4 sons- Michael Lee Clapp (wife Lori) of St. Paul, Anthony Clapp of St. Paul, Gregory A. Clapp (wife Susan) of Greensburg, Douglas Clapp (wife Carol) of Ohio; 14 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Clapp was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1956, and also graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University. He had been a...

Kendall Star Watt, 14 of St. Paul, IN passed away on May 16, 2021 in Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Lawrenceburg, IN on February 22, 2007, the daughter of Tina Marie (Mandrell) Watt. She was a 6th grader at North Decatur Elementary School in Greensburg, IN Kendall was preceded in death by a brother, Jaden Watt. She is survived by her loving mother, Tina Marie (Mandrell) Watt of St. Paul, IN her brothers, Nathan Watt of Austin, TX and Timothy A. Watt of Edinburgh and two sisters, Hannah Watt of Indianapolis, IN, and Ariel Watt of St. Paul, IN. Many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Stephanie Watt of St. Paul, IN ; a grandmother, Linda...

David Eugene Roach, 71 of Greensburg, IN passed away November 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1949 in St. Paul, IN the son of the late Carl Roach and Dorothy (Abner) Roach. David is survived by his care giver, Breanna Adams of Greensburg, IN; his two brothers, Ronnie and Donnie Roach both of Jeffersonville, IN and a sister, Joy Willey of Shelbyville, IN. He was a former resident of St. Paul, Indiana. He worked in Maintenance with Luehrs Amusements for several years. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 1:00PM at the Lewis Creek Cemetery, Shelby County, IN. Arrangements entrusted to Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin St., St. Paul,...

Loretta F. Poling, 81, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Decatur County Hospital. Born May 22, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of George W. Clark and Adeline A. (Allmon) Clark. She married Rev. Eston E. Poling, Jr. on October 25, 1957, and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2018. Mrs. Poling is survived by her four children - Darrell Poling ; Kevin ( Sherry) Poling ; Brian (Amy) Poling; and Cheryl Denise (Terry) Wagner, all of Greensburg. Also survived by 11 grandchildren ,12 great grand children, two brothers: Wayne (Myrna) Clark of Sarasota, Florida and Thomas (Cheryl) Clark of Columbus, Ohio. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded...

Paul Stanley Carter, 65, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born October 15, 1954 in Decatur County, he was the son of William Howard Carter and Margie (Jones) Carter. He married Vicky (Marcum) Carter on March 29, 1978 and she survives. Other survivors include 5 sons- Josh Carter, Dustin Carter, Donnie Carter, Steve Powers, Troy Myers (wife Michelle); one sister Anita Myers, a brother James R. Carter; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers- William "Bill" Carter and Keith Carter, a sister Wanda Lundsford, and one grandson. Mr. Carter was a lifelong resident of this area and attended North Decatur High...

Nancy Elaine (Bridge) Benson, 71 of Greensburg, IN passed away at her residence on April 15, 2020. She was born February 2, 1949 in Logansport, IN the daughter of the late Ralph and Marriam Margene (Favor) Bridge. Nancy was married to David Alan Benson, who survives, on July 14, 1967. Other survivors include children, Michael David (Kimberly) Benson of Greensburg, Indiana; Mark Alan (Darla) Benson of Shelbyville, Indiana; a sister, Sandra Blake of Noblesville, Indiana; grandchildren, Tyler Benson, Maggie Benson, Molly Benson and Alyssa Benson. She was a graduate of Waldron High School in 1967. Nancy worked and retired as a bookkeeper, stock broker, accountant and also worked in the...

Jo Ann Childers (Good) age 93 formerly of St. Paul, IN passed away January 29, 2020 at Autumn Care in Rocky Mount, NC. She was born in Connersville, IN on July 31,1926 the daughter of the late Delva and Leona (Cullins) Good. Jo Ann was a Connersville High School graduate. She married Chester Childers on March 6, 1946, and he passed away on July 3, 2000. She and her late husband, Chester owned the Childers Market in St. Paul, IN for over 20 years. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, husband and several siblings. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (husband, Steve) Morgan of Rocky Mount, NC; and Gerald "Jerry" (wife Cathy) Childers of St. Paul, IN; sisters, Jackie...

Vivian L. Burton, age 83 of Shelbyville, Indiana formerly of Columbus, Indiana passed away, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in the Heritage House Convalescent Center, Shelbyville, Indiana. She was born in Columbus, Indiana on February 8, 1936 the daughter of the late Clifford Whittington and Mabel (Hornback) Whittington. She was a Columbus Central HS graduate and was a homemaker. Vivian was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle Church (Shelbyville, IN) and the church organist many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Robert Whittington and a sister, Norma Wilson. She is survived by her children, Danny Wayne (wife, Annette) Burton of Mitchell, IN; Jeffrey B. Burton of...

Colleen K. Meal, age 93 of St. Paul, Indiana passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. Services pending at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, St. Paul, Indiana.

Colleen K. (King) Meal, age 93 of St. Paul, Indiana passed away December 16, 2019. She was born April 2, 1926 in New Point, IN the daughter of the late Howard D. and Adelia Belle (Hicks) King. She was married June 23, 1946 to Howard D. King and he preceded her in death in 2009. Colleen was a 1944 graduate of the St. Paul (IN) High School, she also was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church and the St. Paul UMC Women and the St. Paul Literary Club. She was a homemaker, a farm wife and a loving mother. Colleen's survivors include her children, Faith K. (Jon) Smith of Indianapolis, IN; James R. (Deborah) Meal of St. Paul, IN; and John D. (Terri) Meal of Fairland, IN. also 7...

Paula Joy Buchanan, age 71 of Columbus, IN passed away September 26, 2019 at Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus, IN. She was born March 14, 1948 in Greensburg, IN the daughter of the late Lawrence E. (Pete) and Dorothy (Clapp) Buchanan. She was raised in Decatur County, Indiana and resided in Burney, Westport, Greensburg, and later moved to Columbus, Indiana. She also lived in northern Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan while teaching in the 1970s and 1980s. She attended Burney Elementary School and graduated from Sandcreek High School in 1966. She graduated from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana with a BS and an MS in Business Education. Paula was a Business Education...

Paula Joy Buchanan, age 71 of Columbus, IN passed away September 26, 2019 at Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus, IN. She was born March 14, 1948 in Greensburg, IN the daughter of the late Lawrence E. (Pete) and Dorothy (Clapp) Buchanan. She was raised in Decatur County, Indiana and resided in Burney, Westport, Greensburg, and later moved to Columbus, Indiana. She also lived in northern Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan while teaching in the 1970s and 1980s. She attended Burney Elementary School and graduated from Sandcreek High School in 1966. She graduated from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana with a BS and an MS in Business Education. Paula was a Business Education...