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Reverend Leslie R. Bearden, 84, a resident of Franklin, Indiana, passed from this life at 4:17 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home. Reverend Bearden was born in Jayess, Mississippi, July 1, 1939, the son of the late James Oswald and Vena Louise Tynes Bearden. Reverend Bearden was a 1957 graduate of Pascagoula High School in Mississippi and he later graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. Reverend Bearden was a minister and evangelist across the United States for 53 years. The last church he served was the Fairland Christian Church in Fairland, Indiana, retiring September 24, 2023. In his spare time, Reverend Bearden could be found playing...

Cynthia J. Grider, 61, of Columbus, passed from this life surrounded by her family at 4:18 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Grider was born January 16, 1962, in Columbus, the daughter of Robert A. and Lois K. Martin Mathis. She married Tony R. Grider December 15, 1984. Cynthia was a homemaker and she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Tony of nearly 39 years; sons, Tyler (Cassie) Grider and Travis (Samantha) Grider both of Columbus; grandchildren, Abby Grider, Hunter Grider, Keaton Krahn, Lyla Krahn, Mazie McNeelan, Emmy Grider and Roey Grider; sister, Julie Mathis; her special aunt, Wilma Hardin and several...

Mark Alan Winterberg, 70, left us Friday, November 24, 2023 while surrounded by family. He fought a heroic battle with cancer. Mark was born February 4, 1953, in Marion, Indiana, the son of Marion L. and Lois Woodhead Winterberg. Mark was so many things to so many people. He was a hero, husband, son, brother, father, grandpa (Pa, PopPop), uncle and a friend. On July 18, 2021 he married Angie M. Heiner. A good man with a calming presence and a strong work ethic. He truly gave the best hugs imaginable and had a heart of gold. Anyone who met him was a friend for life. His sense of humor and love for life was contagious. After moving to Columbus at a young age, Mark successfully...

Russell W. Kuhn, of Seymour, formerly of Columbus, died peacefully at home November 23, 2023, with his wife by his side. Russ was born to George W. and Dorris Wilburn Kuhn September 14, 1942, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Russ graduated in 1960 from Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio. He joined the US Navy that same year and was stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving during the Vietnam War era. When Russ left the Navy, he worked as a tool & die maker, but before that, he had his dream job which was managing the hobby department at Camera & Hobby in Columbus for 12 years. Planes, trains and cars were his passion. Russ was a radio control airplane builder and flyer for 53 years. He...

Russell W. Kuhn, of Seymour, formerly of Columbus, died peacefully at home November 23, 2023, with his wife by his side. Russ was born to George W. and Dorris Wilburn Kuhn September 14, 1942, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Russ graduated in 1960 from Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio. He joined the US Navy that same year and was stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving during the Vietnam War era. When Russ left the Navy, he worked as a tool & die maker, but before that, he had his dream job which was managing the hobby department at Camera & Hobby in Columbus for 12 years. Planes, trains and cars were his passion. Russ was a radio control airplane builder and flyer for 53 years. He...

Henry F. Logston, 83, a resident of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Logston was born in Brodhead, Kentucky, January 30, 1940, the loving son of Jerry and Dessie Hicks Logston. Henry married Phala Carlton March 9, 1968; she survives. Mr. Logston served our country in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Mr. Logston was an industrial engineer; he had worked at Cummins Engine Company and he retired from Reliance Electric after many years of service. Mr. Logston was a faithful member of Parkside Baptist Church. Mr. Logston's life will be cherished by his wife of 55 years, Phala; children,...

Charles Joseph Bastian, Sr., 85, of Kenmore NY, Ashland KY, and Columbus IN passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Four Seasons Health Care. Charles was born November 6, 1938, in Lancaster, New York, the son of Floyd A. and Isabell Magrum Bastian. On August 11, 1962, he married Joyce M. Flattery. Mr. Bastian worked at DuPont, Ashland and Marathon Oil for 40 years before retiring. He had a very strong faith and loved his Lord. Charles was a supporter of "Heart of the Nation" Catholic Mass. His family was most important to him and he loved them unconditionally. Chuck offered "unsolicited wise counsel" to those in need. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in...

Charles Joseph Bastian, Sr., 85, of Kenmore NY, Ashland KY, and Columbus IN passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Four Seasons Health Care. Charles was born November 6, 1938, in Lancaster, New York, the son of Floyd A. and Isabell Magrum Bastian. On August 11, 1962, he married Joyce M. Flattery. Mr. Bastian worked at DuPont, Ashland and Marathon Oil for 40 years before retiring. He had a very strong faith and loved his Lord. Charles was a supporter of "Heart of the Nation" Catholic Mass. His family was most important to him and he loved them unconditionally. Chuck offered "unsolicited wise counsel" to those in need. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in...

Charles Joseph Bastian, Sr., 85, of Kenmore NY, Ashland KY, and Columbus IN passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Four Seasons Health Care. Charles was born November 6, 1938, in Lancaster, New York, the son of Floyd A. and Isabell Magrum Bastian. On August 11, 1962, he married Joyce M. Flattery. Mr. Bastian worked at DuPont, Ashland and Marathon Oil for 40 years before retiring. He had a very strong faith and loved his Lord. Charles was a supporter of "Heart of the Nation" Catholic Mass. His family was most important to him and he loved them unconditionally. Chuck offered "unsolicited wise counsel" to those in need. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in...

Ronald L. Rhoades, 94, of Columbus, passed away at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Ronald was born August 31, 1929, the son of Verne and Christine Prather Rhoades. On November 22, 1974, he married Velma E. Fultz. Mr. Rhoades worked for the Columbus Police Department for 20 years before retiring as a captain. He also attended the F.B.I. Academy in his earlier years. Ronald was a longtime member of the St. Johns Masonic Lodge #20, Scottish Rite in Indianapolis and Fraternal Order of the Police. In addition to being a police officer, Mr. Rhoades was also a longtime commercial airline pilot. After retiring from law...

Donald "Don" Lee Clark, 85, of Colorado City, Texas, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Don was born September 8, 1938, in Colorado, Texas, the son of Cecil T. and Obie R. Standifer Clark. On May 31, 1958, he married Mary Ellen Moore. Mr. Clark worked as a Safety Supervisor for Union Texas Petroleum for 40 years before retiring. He was a hardworking, 32nd degree freemason in Colorado City, Texas Lodge #563. Don also served as president of the Senior Golf Association of Oklahoma. He will be remembered as a fantastic husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family, his beloved dog, Boomer and tending to his garden of tomatoes, peppers...

Donald "Don" Lee Clark, 85, of Colorado City, Texas, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Don was born September 8, 1938, in Colorado, Texas, the son of Cecil T. and Obie R. Standifer Clark. On May 31, 1958, he married Mary Ellen Moore. Mr. Clark worked as a Safety Supervisor for Union Texas Petroleum for 40 years before retiring. He was a hardworking, 32nd degree freemason in Colorado City, Texas Lodge #563. Don also served as president of the Senior Golf Association of Oklahoma. He will be remembered as a fantastic husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family, his beloved dog, Boomer and tending to his garden of tomatoes, peppers...

Edith Lucille Shireman, 98, of Columbus, passed from this life at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023, at The Belmont Health & Rehabilitation Mrs. Shireman was born September 7, 1925, in Columbus, the daughter of Floyd and Florence Stillabower Goetz. Lucille married Paul E. Shireman June 23, 1945; he preceded her in death April 4, 2013. Survivors include her son, Maurice (Janet) Shireman of Columbus; daughter-in-law, Gayla Shireman of Columbus; grandchildren, Chari (Matt) Hayden, Adelaide (Mike) Wetzel, Laura (Joe) Green, Brett (Marin) Updike, Ross Shireman, Clint (Victoria) Shireman and Caroline Shireman and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark...

John W. Ross Sr., 81, of North Vernon, passed from this life at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Mr. Ross was born December 23, 1941, in Seymour, Indiana, the son of John F. and Carrie L. Emily Ross. John was a self-employed car salesman and former owner of J. Ross Suzuki. He was a member of First Marion Baptist Church in Seymour, Columbus Moose Lodge and Jackson Masonic Lodge #146 where he received the Master Mason 50 year award of gold. He enjoyed restoring and showing classic cars where he won several awards and riding motorcycles cross country with friends. Survivors include his sons, John W. Ross Jr. and Greg (Marcy)...

Judy passed away on November 18, 2023. She's survived by her daughter, Jody; son, Andrew; brother, Jim; sister-in-law, Sue; nephews, Tim and Jim; sister, Jan; niece, Katie, and nephew Jimmy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; son, Tom; nephew, Brian; and brother-in-law, Bill Penz. The daughter of Dr. Harris L. Woodburne and Grace Clark Woodburne, Judy was a native Michigander, born in Detroit and raised in Essexville. After graduating from Albion College, where she met Bill in Zoology class, Judy worked as a schoolteacher before settling into life as a homemaker while raising Jody, Tom, and Andy. Later in life, Judy became an avid tennis player and worked at Tipton Lakes...

John Carmi Anderson, 66, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at 6:39 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Indiana Masonic Home (Compass Park) in Franklin, IN with his family by his side. He courageously battled Parkinson's Disease for over 13 years, never complained, and was always optimistic of finding a cure. John was born November 25, 1956, in Monticello, Indiana, the son of Wayne Carmi and Mary Lou Krintz Anderson. He graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1975. John went on to attend Purdue University and graduated with a BS in Landscape Architecture and became a Property Manager for Hanover College and more recently for Grandview Lake. He was also a school board member for...

John was born November 25, 1956, in Monticello, Indiana, the son of Wayne Carmi and Mary Lou Krintz Anderson. He graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1975. John went on to attend Purdue University and graduated with a BS in Landscape Architecture and became a Property Manager for Hanover College and more recently for Grandview Lake. He was also a school board member for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation for 11 years. John loved making decisions to help all children. John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lois D. (Mills) Anderson, daughter, Hannah (Brian) Newlin of Greenwood; son, Samuel Carmi Anderson of Tampa, Florida; grandson, Harvey Houston Newlin; siblings, Mary...

Chuckie married her high school sweetheart, William "Bill" Schweitzer and lived in Highland, Indiana where the two worked at the family business, Schweitzer's Bakery. They moved to Cedar Lake, Indiana with their son, Jeffery William. The couple built a home and stables there and raised Appaloosa horses. This relationship lasted seventeen years. Chuckie continued to move south, living in Fair Oaks, Indiana. She married Herbert Wayne Miller and was blessed with a daughter, Heather Ruth. Herbert battled with cancer and left Chuckie a widow when Heather was only three years old. Chuckie then lived on a farm raising goats and enjoying country living. She felt an attraction to all wildlife and...

Steve Douglas, 73, of Elizabethtown, passed unexpectedly Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home. Mr. Douglas was born February 24, 1950, in Greensburg, Indiana, the son of Floyd and Lydia Stroup Douglas. Steve was a self-employed truck driver and enjoyed farming. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his children, Kirk Douglas of Greenwood and Carrie Douglas of Columbus; grandson, Peyton Proctor; siblings, Cyrena (Randall) Puckett of Louisville, Maureen (Norman) Nolley of Shelbyville, Brenda Harden of Columbus, Marcelene Huesman of Columbus, Mark (Tina) Douglas of Columbus and Tim (Angela) Douglas of Whiteland. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Sandra S. "Sandi" Rawlings, 77, a resident of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life at 1:25 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mrs. Rawlings was born in Sullivan, Indiana, February 4, 1946, the third daughter born to the late Willard and Alice Perry Edmondson. Mrs. Rawlings was a home health care assistant for Our Hospice of South Central Indiana for many years. Mrs. Rawlings' interests included reading, spending time with friends, art, crafts and painting. Family was very important to her she and was most proud of her grandchildren. Mrs. Rawlings always enjoyed watching a Hallmark Christmas movie, an episode of Food Network or a game show. Mrs. Rawlings'...

Tim Neptune, age 53, passed into eternal life on November 8, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Indiana, October 24, 1970, to Karen Shafer and Clifton Ballard. They divorced, and Roger Neptune became his new father. In 1983, Tim asked Roger to adopt him. After high school he received an associate degree in business from Indiana Business College. He worked days at Columbus Hardware and went to school at night. He became a self-taught computer tech and started his own business in 1993. He never had to advertise, as his customer base grew quickly by word of mouth referrals. He is survived by his parents, Roger and Karen Neptune; his significant other, Kim Middleton; two aunts; and several...