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On April 17, 2024, Marie Smith Moore 92, of Columbus, Indiana passed to be with her Lord in Heaven. Marie Moore was born on January 18, 1932, in Indianapolis, and was the daughter of Glenn Smith and Leota Cox Smith. Marie graduated in 1949 from Converse High School and went on to attend Earlham College. While in college, she was a majorette. During her time at Earlham, she met Dudley Moore, whom she later married. She graduated in 1953 with a degree in elementary education. Dudley and Marie married on June 12, 1954. They lived their early married life at Camp LeJeune, where Marie taught kindergarten. After Camp LeJeune, they spent two years serving together at The Whites Institute in...

David Alan Nicley,66, passed Monday,4/15/2024. David was born 1/19/1958, son of Donald and Christina Hodge Nicley. Survivors include daughters, Allison and Kara Nicley. Arrangements were entrusted to Barkes, Weaver& Glick Funeral Home, full obituary available on the funeral home website.

Andrew T. Watson, 52, a resident of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life Saturday, April 13, 2024. Andrew was born in Columbus, Indiana, February 14, 1972, the son of Morris Q. and Donna J. Hansen Watson. Andrew was the proud owner of Watson's Lawn Care LLC., a job that he thoroughly enjoyed. Andrew had a passion for RC racing. Surviving to cherish his life is his mother, Donna J. Watson of Columbus; sister, Shelley Wright of Colorado; brother, Brook Watson of Columbus; and several aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins. Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Morris Q. Watson, April 13, 2016 and his brother-in-law, Ron Wright, November 1, 2023. There are no services planned...

Sylvia Ruth "Sali" Dorn, a resident of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home at the age of 82. Sali was born in Willmar, Minnesota, May 15, 1941, the youngest child born to Edward John Johnson II and Vivian C. Warren Johnson. On April 20, 1960, Sali married Gary H. Dorn; he survives. Sali served the health care community as a licensed practical nurse at the Bartholomew County Hospital, Columbus Regional Hospital and Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. For 23 years, Sali was a member and sang in the choir at Faith Lutheran Church. She was a faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Columbus where she was a member of the choir. Earlier in...

June M. Vinson, a longtime resident of Columbus, passed from this life at age 84, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital. First in her heart was June's family. Her greatest joys came from time spent with them: creating occasions to make each feel special, always being there to avidly cheer them on, caring for the needs of each and offering sound advice. June's wings of love encircled those she held most dear: her children, husband, grandchildren, brother, niece, and parents (Frank and June Deli, both predeceased). June's many friends know she was always happy to share her pride in the achievements of each. With June, no one was a stranger. Her magnetic personality,...

Carol L. Joslin, 88, of Brown County, Indiana passed from this life at 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana with her husband of 68 years, Hurschell P. Joslin by her side. Carol was born December 9, 1935, in Columbus, the daughter of Paul M. and Alma D. Loy Dobbs. Carol and Hurschell were married on April 5, 1956. They spent their years together growing their family as well as their gardens of flowers and vegetables, traveling on car trips around the country to visit family and friends, devoting time to their churches, and living life. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, enjoyed quilting, sewing, playing the piano, and her...

Carol L. Joslin, 88, of Brown County, Indiana passed from this life at 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana with her husband of 68 years, Hurschell P. Joslin by her side. Carol was born December 9, 1935, in Columbus, the daughter of Paul M. and Alma D. Loy Dobbs. Carol and Hurschell were married on April 5, 1956. They spent their years together growing their family as well as their gardens of flowers and vegetables, traveling on car trips around the country to visit family and friends, devoting time to their churches, and living life. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, enjoyed quilting, sewing, playing the piano, and her...

Richard David Stuckey, 82, of Columbus, passed from this life at 6:37 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Mr. Stuckey was born December 31, 1941, in Washington, Indiana, the son of Russel D. and Norma L. Vance Stuckey. He married Marsha Kay Wallace October 9, 1960. Mr. Stuckey retired from Marvin Johnson and Associates in 2007, after several years of service. He was a member of East Columbus United Methodist Church and enjoyed Purdue Basketball and NASCAR, he also loved working in his woodshop and creating things for his friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Marsha of 63 years; daughter, Robin (Greg) Kiel of Columbus;...

Stella E. Hoskins, 91, of Columbus, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Four Seasons Health Care Center. Stella was born November 18, 1932, in Covington, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert Cecil and Elizabeth Ruth O'Connor Henry. On June 16, 1950, she married Richard D. Hoskins. They moved to Columbus in 1955 and built their home in Bethel Village in 1959 where they resided the remainder of their lives. Stella was a graduate of Central High School in Madison, Indiana in 1950. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and word searches. Stella was a Sunday School teacher, member of the Missionary Society and Girl Scout leader at Bethel Baptist Church. Over the years she worked in...

Robert L. Nagel Jr., a resident of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Silver Oaks Campus at the age of 79. Robert was born in Dayton, Ohio, July 4, 1944, the second child born to Robert L. Nagel Sr. and Kathryn E. Franks Nagel. On October 22, 1966, Robert married Linda L. Luenebrink; she survives. Robert was a member of the 1962 graduating class of Columbus High School. In 1963, Robert started his banking career at Irwin Union Bank. He left the bank to serve in the U.S. Air Force Reserves in August 1965. He would return to Irwin Union Bank and he retired in 1996 after 33 years of service. After retirement, Robert started Nagel Construction,...

Jody Jim Bunton, 64, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home. Jody was born February 1, 1960, in Columbus, Indiana, the son of Jim and Mildred Fivecoat Bunton. On September 1, 1977 he married Patricia Bruce. Jody was self-employed and enjoyed doing automotive body work. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; children, Josh (Troy Burns) Bunton of Franklin, Rita (Monica Bova) Johnson of Santa Fe, Texas; grandchildren, Tyler Hodapp, Emalyn Johnson; great-grandson, Oscar Eugene Hodapp; sister, Tammy (Norman) Smith of Columbus; brothers, Gene (Penny) Hogan, also of Columbus, Earl (Susie) Hogan of Florida, Garth Bunton of Oklahoma; several nieces and...

Janet Louise Thompson, 83, of Columbus, passed from this life at 7:43 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mrs. Thompson was born January 20, 1941, in Columbus, the daughter of Kermit T.G. and Mabel H.M. Strietelmeier Franke. Janet was a 1959 graduate of Columbus High School. She married Donald Robert Thompson July 28, 1963. Janet was the office manager of Newsom Industries for 56 years and retired in 2015. She was a faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, a former Sunday School Teacher at St. Peter Lutheran in Waymansville for seven years and enjoyed Bible study She had a passion for photography and enjoyed scrapbooking and making photo albums for...

Cynthia M. Williams, 64, of Columbus, passed from this life Monday, April 1, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Williams was born August 18, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Ira and Betty Sweet Holt. She married Jeff L. Williams August 18, 1981. Cynthia was a retired registered nurse at Columbus Regional Hospital and Schneck Hospice in Seymour. She was a member of Ogilville Christian Church. Survivors include her husband of 42 years; parents, Rev. Ira and Betty Holt of Seymour; sons, Scott (Hannah) Williams of Santa Barbara, CA and Chris (Kim) Williams of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Jack, Luna, Eowynn, Avon Lea, Keziah and Zemira Williams; brother, Mark (Michelle) Holt of Seymour; and...

Duane Eugene Gater, 66, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home. Duane was born July 5, 1957, in Bartholomew County, Indiana, the son of Rollin E. and Kathleen McCleery Gater. After being in maintenance at Irwin Union Bank, he moved onto the City of Columbus Fire Department in 1991 where he served 15 years until retirement in 2006. In retirement he spent most of his time on the golf course either working or playing. His 6 grandchildren and "Zeke" (his Aussie-Doodle) took the remainder of his time. Survivors include his daughters, Katie (Aaron) Clark, Emily Mongiello, both of Trafalgar; grandchildren, Emma, Evan and Elsie Clark, Madison, Peyton and Dylan...

William A. Wendell, 78, a longtime resident of Columbus, passed from this life at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. Bill was born January 6, 1946, in Sunman, Indiana, the son of Lewis and Edith Eckstein Wendell. On April 28, 1964 he married Mary J. Seibien. Mr. Wendell retired from Cummins Engine Company in 2005 after 40 years of service. He was a longtime member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Survivors include his sons, Bill Wendell of Columbus, Jim (Kirstine) Wendell of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; siblings, Robert (Joyce) Wendell of Hillsboro, Ohio, Jean Staley of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Ruth (Don) Beetz of Sunman, Indiana, Lou...

Phyllis Ann Baldwin, 69, a resident of North Vernon, Indiana, passed from this life at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024, at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Phyllis was born in Columbus, Indiana, July 2, 1954, the loving daughter of Daniel L. Baldwin and Marjorie Ann Cooper Davis. Phyllis graduated from Columbus High School. She had a career in manufacturing; she was a machinist at Cummins Engine Company and Boyer Machine & Tool Company Inc. Phyllis enjoyed antiquing, fishing and watching western movies. She rarely ever missed an episode of Gunsmoke. Phyllis will be remembered as a talented woodworker and for her many beautiful treasures that she so...

Mary Lucas, 80, of Columbus, passed from this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 6:28 p.m. at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility. Mrs. Lucas was born on April 4, 1943, in Brown County, the daughter of Sam E. and Emma K. Snyder Mathis. On February 10, 1962, in Brown County, she married Darrell "Rodney" Lucas. Mrs. Lucas was a member of Ogilville Christian Church and had previously worked at JCPenney, and lastly at Ogilville Christian Church Preschool as a Preschool Teacher. Mary loved children very much and was a mother and grandmother to many. Through the years she enjoyed teaching Vacation Bible School and Sunday School. She loved to bake and cook, which she would do to consol people. ...

Mary Lucas,80, passed 3/28/2024. Born 4/4/1943, daughter of Sam and Emma Snyder Mathis. Survivors: husband-Darrell Lucas; children-Leon (Robbie) Lucas & Cathy Lucas;2 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Service:Tuesday-1pm, visitation 10-1pm-Barkes, Weaver& Glick Funeral Home. Full obituary on funeral home website.

Oddessa "Nita" Pollitt, aged 76, a longtime resident of Columbus, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Nita was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who touched the lives of so many with her kindness and compassion. Nita was born August 3, 1947, in Columbus, Indiana, the daughter of Victor C. and Alberta J. Andis Behrman. On December 18, 1982, she married her soulmate Robert W. Pollitt, Jr. He proceeded her in death on December 28, 2015. Mrs. Pollitt loved spending time with her family, friends and her beloved furry companions. She also enjoyed playing golf and reading. Nita was a woman of immense strength and resilience. Her...

Mildred Montgomery passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by her children at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. She was born in Charlestown, Indiana on May 1, 1947, to Arthur and Clodas (Wilhelm) Potts. She graduated from Charlestown High School in 1965. Mildred married Ira Richard "Dick" Montgomery Jr. February 18, 1967. Together, they raised two daughters and one son. The two of them shared a love of birds and spent their free time traveling, boating, fishing and bird watching. Over her lifetime, Mildred did bookkeeping, was a nurse's aide, business owner with her husband, had a daycare for 25 years and ended her career with Bartholomew Consolidated...

Mary Elizabeth Elliott, 76, of Edinburgh passed from this life unexpectedly Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Elliott was born February 28, 1948, in Union County, Mississippi, the daughter of L.R. and Lottie Inez Bradford Chruchill. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Whosoever Will Christian Church. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; she enjoyed her family and spending time with them all. Survivors include her husband, Milton Ray Elliott; children, Billy Ray Elliott, Melton Ray Elliott Jr., Kevin Rooks, Lisa Elliott, and Randy Elliott all of Edinburgh; siblings, Betty Monday, Patty McCarty, Billy Wayne Churchill and Sherry Burton all of...