Phyllis Rae Nyberg, 65, of Columbus passed away Saturday February 20, 2021 at Columbus Regional Health. Phyllis was born in Edmonton, Kentucky July 29, 1955, the daughter of Ray and Drucilla Gibson Thompson. She attended the former Berean Bible Church, loved to read and was an avid shopper. She loved cats, the outdoors and flowers. She married Paul E. Nyberg October 18, 1996, he survives. Also surviving are daughter, Amber (Denny) Gilley of Columbus; son, Paul (Janeen) Nyberg of Seymour; sister, Juanita (Michael) Henderson of Columbus; grandchildren Ryan Thompson and Anna Gilley of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday...

Phyllis Rae Nyberg, 65, passed away Saturday at Columbus Regional Health. Funeral service Friday 1 PM Hathaway~Myers Chapel on Pearl Street. Visitation 4~8 Thursday. Survivors include her husband, Paul G. Nyberg. A complete obit in Wednesday's Republic.

Keith Howard Miller, age 69, of Columbus Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, February 19, 2021 with his wife and daughters by his side. Keith was born September 3, 1951 and was the son of Marian (Slusser) and Edward Miller. He was married to his wife, Teri Hildebrand (Miller) for 43 years. He was a 1969 graduate of Tiskilwa High School in Tiskilwa, Illinois. Keith continued his education at IVCC and Southern Illinois University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education and later completed his Masters Degree at DePaul University in Chicago. Keith taught in the Chicago public school system from 1973 to 1982. In 1982, he and his wife relocated to...

Howard G. Pearcy, 90, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, February 18. Howard was an engaging man who found much to enjoy and much to analyze in everything he did. A lifelong Hoosier, he took pride in his early achievements on the playing fields of Mooresville High, at Culver Academies Summer School and as an Eagle Scout Order of the Arrow. Upon earning a degree in business from Indiana University in 1952, he married Joan Rushworth and took her to Nagoya, Japan, compliments of the U.S. Air Force. After returning stateside, Howard honed his business skills, love of numbers and story-telling abilities as general manager of a Huntingburg furniture company and a Frankfort radio station and,...

Breckinridge Harkins Browning, 69, of Louisville, KY, died January 21, 2021. No local services are planned. Hathaway-Myers Chapel is serving the family.

Marilyn Jane Kier Schwartzkopf departed this world to her heavenly home on December 29, 2020 at 2:10 am. She always was a night owl. Born in Cincinnati to Maynard and Catherine Stucker Kier on July 4, 1934, she was a "firecracker" who loved the fact that the whole country celebrated her birthday. She graduated from Hughes High School in Cincinnati and Purdue University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. It was at Purdue that she met her beloved husband Roy to whom she was married for over 50 years until his passing in 2014. After school, she and Roy lived in Germany where he was stationed in the army. Returning to the US afterwards, they settled in Roy's hometown of...

Thomas Marshall Hill, 91, of Paris Crossing passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Schneck Hospital in Seymour surrounded by his family. He was born November 22, 1929 in Seymour the son of Rev. Stanley and Foster Silence Hill, both of whom preceded him in death along with a brother Clyde Hill. He married Doris Jean Baker November 28, 1957; she preceded him in death December 30, 2010. Mr. Hill served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Elks Club, VFW and American Legion. He worked for Cummins Engine Company 35 years, retiring March 1, 1991. Tom and Jean lived in Ft. Myers, FL 25 years before moving back to Brownstown, Tom then moved to Paris Crossing to be with their daughter,...

Thomas Marshall Hill, 91, of Paris Crossing passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Schneck Hospital in Seymour surrounded by his family. He was born November 22, 1929 in Seymour the son of Rev. Stanley and Foster Silence Hill, both of whom preceded him in death along with a brother Clyde Hill. He married Doris Jean Baker November 28, 1957; she preceded him in death December 30, 2010. Mr. Hill served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Elks Club, VFW and American Legion. He worked for Cummins Engine Company 35 years, retiring March 1, 1991. Tom and Jean lived in Ft. Myers, FL 25 years before moving back to Brownstown, Tom then moved to Paris Crossing to be with their daughter,...

Marilyn Kier Schwartzkopf, 86, of Columbus passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Silver Oaks Health Campus. Arrangements are pending at Hathaway~Myers Chapel on Pearl Street.

Donald Edward Misner, 87, of Columbus passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at his home. He was born September 2, 1933 in Garden City, the son of Lawrence and Mary Blanche Stringer Misner. He married Shirley A. Dunavent December 7, 1956 in Greensburg. He was an electrician for Lovelace Electric and retired from Sap's as an electrician. He was a member of the Columbus American Legion and VFW. He was a veteran of the US Air force serving during the Korean Conflict. He loved to do yard work and could build just about anything. His grandchildren gave him special joy. He is survived by his wife Shirley A. Misner of Columbus; daughter, Mary A. Hargitt of Columbus; son, James Edward (Karen)...

Thomas Dale Rottinghaus, age 71, passed away at his home in Columbus, Indiana on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years, Ann Rottinghaus, along with his children Heidi and Ben, his grandchildren, Abby, Paige, Tyler, Aidan, Eli, and Mason, his son-in-law Brian, and his daughter-in-law Erika, all of whom affectionately called him 'Papaw'. He will also be fondly remembered by his sister Donna and brother Dan. He was preceded in death by his brother John. Tom was born in Brookville, Indiana, and met his future wife in high school. After graduating from the School of Business at Indiana University, Tom began a career in sales....

Thomas Dale Rottinghaus, 71, of Columbus, died December 22, 2020. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will follow. Hathaway-Myers Chapel is serving the family.

Paul Edward Axsom II (May 2nd, 1960 - December 19th, 2020) Our brother Paul was preceded in death by his parents Paul Axsom I and Deane Axsom. Paul shared his father's name, so he went by 'Eddie' while attending State Street School, Central, and Columbus East High School. After high school Paul served in the military achieving the rank of Sergeant in the United States Air Force, then continued his service in the Indiana National Guard with the Air traffic Control, while finishing his degree in Electronics. Each organization recognized his commitment with honors. More recently Paul completed Vet to Vet Peer Facilitation Training, pursued a ham radio license, belonged to the American...

Donald Ray Collins, Sr., 77, of North Vernon, formerly of Columbus, died November 27, 2020. At his request there will be no services. Hathaway-Myers Chapel is serving the family.

Laurie Ann Cleveland, 58, of Indianapolis passed away Friday at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Laurie was born in Columbus September 25, 1962, the daughter of Ron and Carol Ballard Davidson. She married Alan B. Cleveland in Indianapolis April 1989. She was a pharmacy technician at Meijer Pharmacy and enjoyed knitting. Survivors include her husband, Alan of Indianapolis; children Tyler and Hannah Cleveland of Indianapolis; sister, Crystal Davidson of Franklin; several cousins. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Hathaway~Myers Chapel 1022 Pearl St. Columbus, IN with Al White officiating. Inurnment will be in Garland Brook Cemetery at a...

Laurie Ann Cleveland, 58, of Indianapolis passed away Friday at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Laurie was born in Columbus September 25, 1962, the daughter of Ron and Carol Ballard Davidson. She married Alan B. Cleveland in Indianapolis April 1989. She was a pharmacy technician at Meijer Pharmacy and enjoyed knitting. Survivors include her husband, Alan of Indianapolis; children Tyler and Hannah Cleveland of Indianapolis; sister, Crystal Davidson of Franklin; several cousins. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Hathaway~Myers Chapel on Pearl Street with Al White officiating. Inurnment will be in Garland Brook Cemetery at a later date. In...

Mary M. Snapp, 91, of Bloomington, formerly of Columbus, died Thursday, September 17, 2020. Mary was born on December 18, 1928 in Indianapolis to Edward and Marjorie (Brandenburg) Helwig. On November 17, 1951 she married Dr. Richard A. Snapp, M.D. Together they had six children, five of whom survive. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Dr. Robert A. Snapp, M.D.; and her brother, Thomas Helwig. Surviving are her loving children, Richard A. (Carrie) Snapp of Bloomington, Yves M. Yarborox of San Francisco, CA, Thomas E. (Deb) Snapp of Valparaiso, Lisa (Jeff) Dinsmore of Story, and Carol (Ernie) Sanford of Richland, WA. Also surviving are ten...

Mary M. Snapp, 91, of Bloomington, formerly of Columbus, died September 17, 2020. Graveside service will be 1 pm Saturday at Garland Brook Cemetery. Hathaway-Myers Chapel is serving the family.

Norma I. McCarty, 92, of Columbus passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at her home. Norma was born in Columbus December 21, 1927, the daughter of Cecil and Ruth Pruitt Ogilvie. She married Ward A. McCarty September 23, 1951 at the First Christian Church in Columbus. She was an Administrative Assistant for many years at Cummins Engine Company. She was a member of the Bible Church of Columbus. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, I.U. football and basketball and her family was very important in her life. She is survived by daughters, Tammy (Gary) Seymour of Seymour and Mary Ann (Tyrone Tuttle) McCarty of Seymour; sister, Betty Nolting of Columbus; grandchildren, Craig (Kala) McCarty of...

Dorothy Jean Kolopanis joined her heavenly family on August 2, 2020. She was born July 1, 1927 in Columbus, Indiana, where she lived most of her life with her beloved husband of 43 years, George John Kolopanis, who preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by her son George Kolopanis (Phyllis), her son Gary Kolopanis, and daughter Karen Madson (Mike): grandchildren Heather Gotschall, Chris Kolopanis (Nikki), Gwen Tabor (Tom), Kendall Rau (Kevin), and Sean Madson: great-grandchildren Brookelynn Gotschall and Cheyenne Tabor. Dorothy was the school secretary at St. Peter's Lutheran School for 15 years. Many students were privileged to know this sweet lady during their school days at St....

Kristen L. Smith, 67, passed away Saturday, July 25 at Community Hospital South. Arrangements are pending at Hathaway-Myers Chapel.