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Theodore "Ted" Anderson passed away peacefully just shy of 93 at Traditions in Columbus, IN on October 9, 2023. He was born in, Richmond Hill, Long Island, New York on November 16, 1930. He attended Valparaiso University and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While attending Valpo, he met the love of his life Joyce Agle. They married in June 1954 after Joyce graduated. He was drafted by the Army and had to put his new marriage on hold. When he returned from Okinawa, he and Joyce adopted their two children Gail and Glen. He worked at Procter and Gamble, Monsanto, and Cosco/Dural. Ted lived in Cincinnati, Louisville and Columbus during his lifetime. He was very...

Margaret A. Cummins-Schaefer died peacefully at her home on October 3, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, IN to Joseph L.S. and Jessie Mae Cummins on January 26, 1941. Margaret graduated from Columbus High School in 1959. She earned a B.S. in education from the University of Arizona in 1963 and a Master's in Education from Smith College in Northampton, MA in 1967. She married David R. Schaefer on December 23, 1984. David passed away June 23, 2010. Margaret is survived by her sister, JoAnn C. Meek, as well as by her nieces and nephews, Denisa Mallot, Marcia Gurno, Julie Stepp, Diane (Terry) Rick, Joe (Carla) Meek and Matt (Christy) Meek. She was predeceased by her parents, her...

Ralph Bishop Lay, 96, of Columbus, died Monday July 24, 2023. He was born September 9, 1926 in Cincinnati, OH to Harold R. and Inez (Bishop) Lay. Mr. Lay was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. He also loved genealogy. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jewell B. Lay; and two sisters, Ruth Everroad and Peggy Dollard. Ralph is survived by his loving son, Joel Lay and his wife, Mary, of Columbus; and grandsons, Henry Bishop Lay of Tampa, FL, and Samuel George Lay of Columbus. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorials in his name should be directed to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Please leave a fond memory of Ralph or a condolence...

Jacqueline J. Stewart, 91, of Columbus, passed away on July 17, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1931, in Lancaster, PA, to Andrew and Betty (Hull) Stiles. On May 2, 1952, she married the late George Stewart, Colonel, USAF, in Seymour, IN, before they became an Air Force family. She is survived by her four children, Scott (Unhui) Stewart of Sacramento, CA, Victoria (William) Stewart Glick of Columbus, IN, Jennifer Stewart of Columbus, IN, and Christopher (Joanne) Stewart of Columbus, IN; four grandsons, Andrew (Ginnafer), Victor (Maricela), Matthew, and Adam Stewart; one granddaughter, Kathryn (Michael) Glick Williams. Also surviving are three great-granddaughters; two...

Jacqueline J. Stewart, 91, of Columbus, passed away on July 17, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1931, in Lancaster, PA, to Andrew and Betty (Hull) Stiles. On May 2, 1952, she married the late George Stewart, Colonel, USAF, in Seymour, IN, before they became an Air Force family. She is survived by her four children, Scott (Unhui) Stewart of Sacramento, CA, Victoria (William) Stewart Glick of Columbus, IN, Jennifer Stewart of Columbus, IN, and Christopher (Joanne) Stewart of Columbus, IN; four grandsons, Andrew (Ginnafer), Victor (Maricela), Matthew, and Adam Stewart; one granddaughter, Kathryn (Michael) Glick Williams. Also surviving are four great-granddaughters; one...

Elizabeth Olline "Betsy" Myers, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born on December 1, 1940, in Beech Grove, Indiana, Betsy was the daughter of George and Olline Howe McClellan. Betsy's journey began at Columbus High School, where she excelled and graduated in 1958. Driven to care for others, she pursued her lifelong career in healthcare at the Marion County General Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1962. Shortly thereafter, she married Richard "Dick" Myers on June 7, 1963, a union filled with love and happiness until his passing on August 28, 2004. Betsy worked as a registered nurse at...

Lynda Kaye Klein, 61, of Maineville, Ohio passed away Thursday June 8, 2023 in Bethesda North Hospital Cincinnati, Ohio. Lynda was born in Columbus March 16, 1962, the daughter of Kenneth and Wylda Braden Beshear. She married Frank Klein in Cincinnati May 14, 1994. She attended Vincennes University, Indiana University and received a degree in marketing and retail from Indiana State University. She worked in the advertising and sales department of the Cincinnati Enquirer. She loved to exercise and travel with her husband. Lynda is survived by her husband, Frank Klein of Maineville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frederick Michael Beshear. A funeral service will...

Sara Jane Gallaugher quietly slipped from this life to the next on Monday morning, March 13, 2023. Sara resided on Brush Creek Drive, Columbus, Indiana in the summers and in Ft. Myers, Florida in the winters. Sara was born on December 20, 1941 in Ironton, Ohio, the daughter of Donald George and Hazel Richards. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gordon Eugene Shaffer and Ralph Gallaugher; her son, Thomas Allen Shaffer; and her parents. Sara grew up in the small village of Coal Grove, Ohio where she attended schools in the Dawson Bryant School District, graduating from Dawson Bryant High School in 1959. She lived in South Point, Georgetown, Reynoldsburg, and London, Ohio. ...

Mary Lou Tellman, 86, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Four Seasons Healthcare Center. Mary Lou was born March 7, 1936 in Columbus, Indiana. She was the daughter of Louis and Ruth Tellman. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1954. Mary Lou was a long-time member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She worked at Union Starch, Irwin Management, and Irwin Union Bank where she worked for approximately 45 years. She enjoyed birdwatching, playing cards and dominos, and she loved flowers, especially roses. She was also a fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Indianapolis Colts, and the Indiana Pacers. Mary Lou is survived by two nieces, Cheryl and Janet Tellman; brother-in-law, Robert...

Edith Belle Wallace from Columbus, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was 100 years old. Edith was born January 10, 1922, in Peoria, Illinois. After high school she lived in Chicago, Illinois, where she met her husband Larry W. Wallace. They were married on January 20, 1948. Edith is preceded in death by her twin sister, Ethel; her husband Larry; and her second son, Charlie. Edith is survived by her son Wayne Wallace of Columbus. Edith was a long-standing member of Parkside Baptist church where she gave her life to the Lord Jesus, and was baptized. She was a devout Christian lady who loved her Bible and the Lord Jesus. Edith was a...

Patricia Ann Purkey, 67, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 in Hope, Indiana. Patricia was born May 25, 1955 in Cookville, Tennessee. She graduated from Columbus High School and later, received an Associate's Degree in Accounting. She attended church at the Salvation Army. Patricia was a single mother of four boys. She loved sewing and was an avid horror movie fan. Patricia is survived by her sons, Robert Purkey, James Purkey, Matthew Rice, and Joseph Rice; six grandchildren; her sister, Rose Myers; and her brother, Robert Benninger. She was preceded in death by her father, James Myers; mother, Clara Benninger; and her sisters, Vickie Lady and Billie Alexandria. A...

Billy Joe Woodcock, 84, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Silver Oaks Health Campus. Billy was born May 11, 1938, in Glasgow, Kentucky to his parents, John and Vera Hurt Woodcock. He married Linda Burton Woodcock on June 11, 1960 and she preceded him in death on March 9, 2000. He began working at Cummins Engine Company in 1968. After 36 years, he retired in 2004. Billy was a long time member of The Moose Lodge #398 and The Eagles #741. He was a devoted Kentucky Wildcats fan and an avid golfer. He enjoyed fishing and Nascar, most of all, he loved his family. Billy is survived by his children, Max (Elaine) Woodcock, Tamara Graham, Tim (Holly) Woodcock, and Kerry...

Anna Mary Cochran, 95, of Columbus, formerly of Belle Vernon, PA, died July 12, 2022. Services will be at a later date in Pennsylvania. Hathaway-Myers Chapel is serving the family.

James L. "Jim" Redden, also known as "Dog 13" by his CB Radio friends, 74, of Columbus passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at his home. He was born in Jackson, TN November 10, 1947 the son of James and Margaret Brown Redden. He married Mary E. Ammerman December 31, 1988 in Brown County, she survives. He worked at Brulin Chemical Company in Indianapolis, Indian Springs and Tameka Woods golf courses in Trafalgar, and A Cut Above Lawn Service in Greenwood. He enjoyed working and being outdoors, fishing, planting and taking care of his vegetable garden. He especially enjoyed participating in CB radio activities with family and friends and communicating with others all over the world. Jim also...

Vernie A. Shehan, 85, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Vernie was born on July 7, 1936 to Bulie and Gladys (Cohee) Perdue and raised by Bulie and her step-mother Iva Meltzer. She married James Shehan on March 25, 1955. She is survived by her sons, Jim (Bonnie) Shehan of Edinburgh, Marc Shehan (and the Late Carol) of Nauvoo, Alabama, Terry (Susan Knox) Shehan of Taylorsville, Gary (Cathy) Shehan of Columbus, and Dave (Christina) Shehan of Columbus. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Her full time job was raising her 5 boys by herself since 1966. She loved family gatherings and working...

We celebrate the life of Nora Deene Jiles. Nora passed away peacefully, on Wednesday May 25, 2022. Nora was born on March 17, 1948 in Columbus, Indiana to Melbert and P. Evelyn Good. She was the first of 6 children. Nora was educated in the Columbus school system where she attended State Street Elementary, Central Junior High, and was a graduate of the 1967 class of Columbus High School. Her first job was as a telephone operator at Bakalar Air Force Base. In 1967 she met and married Sammie Keefus Jiles Jr., before moving to Altus Air Force Base in Altus, Oklahoma. She had 2 children whom she loved with all her heart, Keefus and Deena. In 1972 she moved back to Columbus, where she worked...

Nora Deen Jiles, 74, passed away May 25, 2022. Friends may gather for visitation and a funeral service in honor of Nora on Wednesday, June 1 at Hathaway-Myers. A full obituary including service times will be published in Monday's paper.

Brett Neal Smith P.M., 67, 46 year member of the Hartsville Lodge No. 547 passed in peace April 29, 2022 and was called home to eternal glory. Brett was born June 30, 1955 in Columbus to William Neal Smith P.M. and Norma Joann Smith. He joined the Hartsville Masonic Lodge in 1976, was a three time Past Master, and an active member until his death. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, Widow Sons M.C., Wayfarers, and Solomon's Guard. He worked as a licensed electrician for several years and was employed at Forester and Lovelace Electric until he became disabled. He then enrolled in vocational rehabilitation where he studied photography. He became an avid photographer and began working...

Robert D. "Bob" Folger, 83, of Columbus passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his residence. Bob was born in Columbus June 7, 1938, the son of William W. and Ethel M. "Faye" Reynolds Folger. He married Nancy J. Gilliland July 4, 1959 in Burney, Indiana; she preceded him in death March 17, 2016. He was a former machinist with Boyer Tool and Machine. A 50 year member of Hope Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and Bears football. He is survived by his children, Lorrie (Randy) Goins of Columbus, Dena (Will) Bohall of Winter Haven, FL, Tony Folger of Columbus and Darlene (Walter) Copas of Columbus; grandchildren, Will Norton of Franklin, Leah (Bill) Speckin of Clayton, Weston Bohall...

William N. "Bill" Fouts, 60, passed away peacefully at home in Indianapolis on April 15th, 2022. Calling will be Friday, April 22nd from 10:00 am to noon at Hathaway Myers Chapel 1022 Pearl Street Columbus, IN. Service to follow at 1:30 pm. Graveside ceremony will be at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, IN.

Bill passed away peacefully at home in Indianapolis, IN on April 16th, 2022. He was born January 2nd, 1962, in Denver, Colorado to parents Fred N. Jr., and Marylu (Thompson) Fouts who relocated to Columbus, IN in 1965. Bill graduated from Columbus East High School in 1980 and went on to attend Indiana University from 1981 to 1984 before enlisting in the U.S. Army where he served in the Army Corps of Engineers in Aschaffenburg, Germany from 1985 to 1989. He returned to IU and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1992 but continued post-graduate studies in Journalism. Bill was a gifted writer and photographer which lead to a position as a contributing...