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Gerald Paul Nolan (1947-2025) was born in Montreal, Quebec into a bilingual household (father, Patrick, English; mother, Cecile. French Canadian; both deceased; and his older brother, Patrick). The family emigrated to the US in the early 1950s. Gerry grew up in Detroit and the suburb of Livonia where he graduated from high school in 1964. Living briefly in Northern California where his brother lived (Monterey and Berkeley) as well as Montreal and Tucson, he landed in Indiana in the early 70s and joined a commune in Needmore. After a few decades working in construction as a carpenter, he opened a Native American artifacts store, Blue Coyote Trading Post, in Nashville which he operated...

Donald Charles Junken, 68, of Nashville passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born September 8, 1956 in Beech Grove, Indiana to Chester and Joan (Allen) Junken. Don, (or D.J., as he was known to many) was a master carpenter by trade, who worked alongside his father in their business "Chester Junken and Son" for close to forty years. They were known for their excellent craftsmanship, and made many friends and connections through their business. A kind, gentle, friendly soul, Don didn't know a stranger. He loved nature and gardening- the trees, plants, flowers and creatures, noticing every detail, and taught all of us...

Shirley Diane Stewart: Born in Indianapolis on February 5, 1943, the daughter to the late Harold and Flora (Muffler) Hotchkiss. Shirley passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of 81. She married John D. Stewart on December 18, 1962 and raised two children. Throughout her life she held many different jobs including Deluxe check printing, cashier for Eisner Foods, bus driver for Wayne Township Schools; communications for Winona and Wishard Memorial Hospitals and 22 years as a postal carrier and clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. She also once owned a gift basket and floral design business, The Bear Rose. She...

Nina B. Leggett, 80, of Nashville, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. Born on August 5, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of the late Violet Bell Wayman and Luther James Leggett. Nina retired as a dedicated Sales Representative from Thermo King and was a proud co-owner of two successful businesses: Bearwallow Gifts, a beloved ladies boutique, and Wayman-Leggett Enterprises, a rental property company. Her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to her work were admired by many. Nina had a zest for life that was evident in her many passions. She loved traveling, sightseeing, and exploring the arts. She found joy in fishing, watching NASCAR,...

Marilyn Miller Fulton, age 96, of Nashville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at her residence. Born December 12, 1927 in Centerville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Morris D. Miller and Flora Louise (Daub) Miller Borton. Marilyn worked 22 years as the manager of the Brown County Inn. She was a member of the Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship, Bartholomew County Porcelain Artist Guild and Psi Iota Xi. Marilyn is survived by her son, Dean Thomas (Stephanie) Fulton, of Foley, Alabama, one granddaughter, Kirstin Fulton (Oliver) Stewart, of Christchurch, New Zealand, one grandson, Chase Fulton, of Portland, Oregon and her caregiver and long-time friend, Linda Hobbs, of...

Mary Helen Harris, 83, of Nashville, IN passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at The Waters of Martinsville Nursing Home. She was born October 6, 1941 in Eva, Alabama to the late Thomas and Myrtle Angle. Mary worked for many years as a Certified Public Accountant. She enjoyed shopping, slot machines, bingo, scratch-off-tickets, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed. Mary is survived by her two sons, Tim Harris and his wife Ladonya and Dennis Sharp and his wife Katherine; her two daughters, Danielle Pugh and her husband James and Kimberlee Mejia; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many other beloved family members. In addition to her...

Madeline Deckard, 83, beloved wife of Joseph D. Deckard, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2024, in West Chester, Ohio. She was born on May 23, 1941 in Brown County, Indiana and graduated in 1959 from Nashville High School and in 1963 from Indiana University. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Katherine L. and James S. Townsend, and son and daughter-in-law, Andrew J. and Catherine J. Deckard. Also survived by her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Julia P. Townsend and Daniel J. Matthews, granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Jessica A. Townsend and Andrew J. Smith, granddaughter Kristina M. Townsend, brother-in-law David W. David, and sister-in-law Marlene J. Allen. Also...

Madeline Deckard, 83, beloved wife of Joseph D. Deckard, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2024, in West Chester, Ohio. She was born on May 23, 1941 in Brown County, Indiana and graduated in 1959 from Nashville High School and in 1963 from Indiana University. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Katherine L. and James S. Townsend, and son and daughter-in-law, Andrew J. and Catherine J. Deckard. Also survived by her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Julia P. Townsend and Daniel J. Matthews, granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Jessica A. Townsend and Andrew J. Smith, granddaughter Kristina M. Townsend, brother-in-law David W. David, and sister-in-law Marlene J. Allen. Also...

Donald W. Moore, 77, died on Saturday September 28, 2024. He was born May 24, 1947 at Ft. Lewis Military base in Washington State to Lewis Jack Moore and Clara Elizabeth (Price) Moore. Donald and his family lived in many military bases in the United States and Newfoundland. Donald graduated from Prattville, Alabama high school in 1965. Then enlisted in the Air Force, stationed at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi. After the Air Force, he attended Southern Mississippi University graduating with a degree in Polymer Science. Hired by Texaco Houston after college graduation, he then worked at Baker-Hughes and other petroleum service companies in Houston, Texas. At neighborhood meeting in...

Cora Louise Murphy Miller, 100, of Nashville passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 in Our Hospice in Columbus. She was born December 2, 1923 in Bloomington to Charles M. Murphy and Edna Mae Shady Murphy. The Murphy family moved to Brown County in 1930 and then to Nashville in 1932. She graduated from Nashville High School in April of 1941 and attended Indiana University for 2 years. Cora worked as a nurse's aid at Bartholomew County Hospital for 2 years during World War II. She married Herbert "Herb" J. Miller on May 27, 1945 while he was still in the Army Air Corps. She then worked in Miller's Drug Store in Nashville for 15 years. In the early 50's with husband Herb they started...

John Arthur Love passed away on August 17, 2024 at age 72 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana after living for 18 months with peripheral T-cell lymphoma. John was born to Dorothy and Arthur Love on April 11, 1952, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. His was a classic rural childhood spent collecting eggs on his grandparent's farm, roaming the neighborhood from dawn until dusk, and riding his prize-winning pony, Danny. A talented clarinetist, he accepted an offer of admission to University of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music. For a few years after graduating, John taught music at William Henry Harrison High School. But possessed by a deep restlessness to learn more of the world, he didn't...

John Love, 72, passed away on August 17, 2024 in Nashville, IN. For obituary, go to www.bondmitchellfuneralhome.com

John Arthur Love passed away on August 17, 2024 at age 72 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana after living for 18 months with peripheral T-cell lymphoma. John was born to Dorothy and Arthur Love on April 11, 1952, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. His was a classic rural childhood spent collecting eggs on his grandparent's farm, roaming the neighborhood from dawn until dusk, and riding his prize-winning pony, Danny. A talented clarinetist, he accepted an offer of admission to University of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music. For a few years after graduating, John taught music at William Henry Harrison High School. But possessed by a deep restlessness to learn more of the world, he didn't...

John Arthur Love passed away on August 17, 2024 at age 72 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana after living for 18 months with peripheral T-cell lymphoma. John was born to Dorothy and Arthur Love on April 11, 1952, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. His was a classic rural childhood spent collecting eggs on his grandparent's farm, roaming the neighborhood from dawn until dusk, and riding his prize-winning pony, Danny. Growing up, he was popular with his classmates, eventually becoming the president of his high school class after a friend selflessly declined to run against him, which would have split the band vote and tragically handed the presidency to the football team. A talented...

Wilma Noralee (Brown) Pittman, 102, of Brown County, IN passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at her home. She was born June 22, 1922 in Brown County, IN the daughter of the late Grover and Lura (Browning) Brown. Wilma was a member of First Christian Church of Columbus. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, making wedding cakes, sewing, painting, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a great seamstress, pianist, organist, and secretary for the Nashville Christian Church for many years. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Brenda Harvey and her husband Carl; her son, Jerry Pittman and his wife CeCi; five grandchildren, Jerrica...

Wilma Noralee (Brown) Pittman, 102, of Brown County, IN passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at her home. She was born June 22, 1922 in Brown County, IN the daughter of the late Grover and Lura (Browning) Brown. Wilma was a member of First Christian Church of Columbus. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, making wedding cakes, sewing, painting, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a great seamstress, pianist, organist, and secretary for the Nashville Christian Church for many years. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Brenda Harvey and her husband Carl; her son, Jerry Pittman and his wife CeCi; five grandchildren, Jerrica...

Floyd Allen Smith, 79, of Nashville passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. He was born April 9, 1945 in Brown County to Donald A. Smith and Monzell Hoover Smith. He was retired from Cummins Engine. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Sandra Belcher Smith; a son Robert (Leah) Smith; his granddaughter, Michaela Smith; a brother, Willard Lee Smith; two sisters, Thelma Keller and Treva (Danny) Edwards; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Melissa Ann Smith; four brothers, Donald Edward Smith, Forrest Smith, Fredrick Smith and Robert Eugene Smith; and two sisters, Wilma Wilson and...

Mr. Kenneth Reid Harker, Jr. died on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home in Nashville, Indiana, about three months after the discovery of esophageal cancer that had spread throughout his body. He was 83 years old. Mr. Harker was born on April 23, 1941, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of Kenneth Reid Harker Sr. (1910-1979) and Anna Elizabeth ("Betty") (Beckman) Harker (1915-2014). Mr. Harker was the first of four children in the Harker family (followed by his brother Thomas, sister Sue, and brother Richard), all of whom grew up together in Indianapolis. He attended Henry Peter Coburn School Number 66 and Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, graduating...

John Wesley Robertson, 72, of Nashville passed away Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at his daughter's home in Columbus. He was born May 17th, 1952 in Bloomington to Albert Robertson and Lois Wooden Robertson. He was retired from the Clinical Staff at Tara Treatment Center in Franklin. While at Tara, John helped many people start their road to recovery. He touched a lot of lives. Survivors include his daughter, Erica (Rick) Saltsman of Columbus; two brother in laws, Jim Kelp and Steve Pugh; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Bev Kelp and Judy Pugh. John enjoyed kayaking, hiking and I. U. Basketball. He loved County Brown and...

Annette Gevarter-Keefe, age 93, of Nashville Indiana passed peacefully on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024. Annette was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Annette enjoyed a full life as wife, mother, singer, and innkeeper. Annette was an active and charming woman who enjoyed cooking, reading, theater and traveling adventures across the globe. She was especially fond of animals, always had one or more pets and supported her local humane society. Annette's had an exciting singing career that began at the age of seventeen within the Scranton Civic Opera Society. She loved both classical, theater and opera music and made her mark as a Soprano Soloist. After moving to Washington, D.C., Annette was highly...

Peggy Joyce Kleopfer, age 88, of Nashville, Indiana died Thursday morning, May 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 3, 1936 in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Carl O. and Lilly Martha (Lewis) Spencer. Peggy retired after 40 years of service as a material planner at Cummins Engine in Columbus, Indiana. She was a great cook and enjoyed oil painting and attending Bible study at Rising Hope Baptist Church where she was a member. Peggy is survived by her three daughters; Rhonda (Frank) Thompson, of Columbus, Indiana, Brenda (David) Plessinger, of Nashville and Tyra (Lance) Miller, of Nashville; three step-children, Archie Kleopfer, of W. Palm Beach,...