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Alberta Ann Farr, 92 of Mt. Auburn, Indiana passed away March 4, 2026 at Compass Park in Franklin, Indiana. She was born on September 13, 1933 in Franklin, Indiana and is the daughter of W. Lonnie and Katie Jane (Tressler) Teeters. Alberta married James A. Farr on May 17, 1952 and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2007. Alberta is survived by her sons, Bob (Carol) Farr of Warrensburg, Illinois and Joe (Ruth) Farr of Sunman, Indiana; daughter, Roberta Johnson of Florance, Kentucky; brother, Delbert (Nancy) Teeters of Trafalgar, Indiana; 9 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren and sister-in-law Dorothy Chandler of Edinburgh, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,...

William Glenn "Sam" Wiser, 64 of Franklin, Indiana passed away on March 3, 2026 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. William was born March 18, 1961 in Franklin, Indiana and is the son of William "Pete" and Mary Helen (Dyer) Wiser. Sam married Phyllis (Simpson) Wiser on February 16, 1980 and she survives. Sam is survived by his wife; sons, Robert "Arty" (Ana) Wiser of Franklin, Indiana and Jarrod (Cherie) Wiser of Bargersville, Indiana; grandchildren, Chase Littlejohn, Derek Adair, Neta Wiser and Griffin William Wiser; Brothers, William "Billy" (Angel) Wiser of Edinburgh, Indiana, Howard "Head" Wiser of Bradfordsville, Kentucky, Robert Ray (Kathy) Wiser of...

Marilyn Jo (Wertz) Lain, 90 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away February 12, 2026 at Compass Park in Franklin, Indiana. She was born on July 8, 1935 in Edinburgh, Indiana. She is the daughter of Clyde and Mary Donnis (McMurray) Wertz. Marilyn married her childhood sweetheart, Joe A. Lain, on December 30, 1956. In December they celebrated 69 years of marriage. Their marriage continues to be an example of love and devotion for the family. Marilyn graduated with an education degree from Franklin College and has been a faithful supporter of the college for many years. She was a proud member of Delta Zeta sorority and enjoyed their many activities. While working and raising her family, she...

Raymond H. Burton, 88 of Columbus, Indiana passed away February 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1937 in Casey County, Kentucky. He is the son of Beckham W. and Zona (Rexroat) Burton. Raymond married Rosemary (Bilger) Burton on June 15, 1965 and she survives. Raymond is also survived by his children, Billy (Debbie) Burton of Columbus, Indiana, Danny Burton of Seymour, Indiana, Raynita Norton of Scottsburg, Indiana, Eric (Beth) Burton of Lakeland, Florida and Jennifer (Wendell) Fields of Columbus, Indiana; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Bret Burton and Veneita Burton; brother, Franz Burton...

Mark W. Streeval, 54 of Taylorsville, Indiana passed away on February 9, 2026 at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born August 27, 1971 in Columbus, Indiana. Mark is the son of Vilisus and Henrietta (Morrison) Streeval. Mark is survived by his mother, Henrietta Streeval of Taylorsville, Indiana; brother, Eric Streeval of Taylorsville, Indiana; sisters, Sharon (Jeff) Huff of Edinburgh, Indiana and Michelle (Darrell) Wattjes of Columbus, Indiana. Mark was preceded in death by his father, and his daughter, Lily Joanne Streeval. Mark graduated from Columbus North High School in Columbus, Indiana. He was formally employed at Sonoco for 27 years. He enjoyed...

Archie "Randy" Betts, 69 of Nineveh, Indiana. passed away at his residence on February 1, 2026. He was born October 7, 1956 in Franklin, Indiana. He is the son of Harold E. and Pauline (Bullock) Betts. Randy married Virginia "Jenny" (Denton) Betts on November 15, 2007. Randy is survived by his wife, stepsons, Rodney (Robin) Burton of Edinburgh, Indiana and Derrick Burton of Edinburgh, Indiana; 5 grandchildren; brothers, David C Betts of Florida, Robert (Marsha) Betts of Martinsville, Indiana; sisters, Linda Henry of Franklin, Indiana, Rebecca (David) Poynter and brother-in-law Arthur Hurt. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Stephen Betts and his sister Susan Hurt. Randy had...

Mark Allen Pike, 52 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away on January 31, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born March 30, 1973 in Franklin, Indiana. He is the son of Paula Ann (Holt) Coy of Edinburgh, Indiana. Mark is survived by his mother and stepfather, Steve W. Coy; son, Brennan E. Pike of Louisianna; brothers, Robert D. Pike and Jerrod W. Pike both of Louisianna and stepbrother Jeff Coy of Indiana. Mark attended Who So Ever Will Community Church in Edinburgh, Indiana. He graduated from Edinburgh High School in 1992 and then graduated from Vincennes University with a degree in HVAC. He enjoyed kayaking, camping and fishing. A funeral service will be conducted...

Bertha Bailey, 74 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away January 2, 2026 at Columbus Region Hospital. She was born March 3, 1951 in Columbia, Kentucky. She is the daughter of Finis and Louann (Cowan) Burris. Bertha married Harold D. Bailey on September 23, 1967 and he survives. Bertha is survived by her daughter, Missy Bailey of Edinburgh, Indiana; grandchildren, Caleb Allen, Bailey (Anthony) Cannon and Courtney (Josh) Kolman; and her sister, Geneva Hadley of Shelbyville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, James M. Bailey and Harold D. Bailey; brother, Logan Burris; and sisters, Faye King, Jean Eakle and Wonda Roberts. Bertha was a member of Who So Ever Will Community...

Linda G. Lain, 79 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away December 21, 2025 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born April 3, 1946 in Glasgow, Kentucky. She is the daughter of Leo and Carrie (Hancock) Cowan. Linda married Robert Jackson Lain on December 27, 1969 and he preceded her in death on July 25, 2020. Linda is survived by her son, Troy D. Lain of Indianapolis, Indiana; daughters, Lujuana (Don) Michael of Lexington, Alabama, Kim (Jack) Hobdy of Lexington, Alabama, Cindy (Scott) Holland of Edinburgh, Indiana; guardian of grandchildren, Mikala (Paul Parmer) Lain of Edinburgh, Indiana and Mikhai (Faith) Lain of Lexington, Alabama; sisters, Jewel (Jack) Langford of...

Karen Lynn Lobring, 61 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away December 11, 2025 at her residence. She was born May 22,1964 in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of Donald and Nancy (Porter) Olson. Karen is survived by her sons, Jacob Kovalsky of Rockford, Illinois, Mitchell Kovalsky of Carmel, Indiana and Zachary Lobring of Edinburgh, Indiana; her brothers, Charles Stuewe of Chino Hills, California, Kenny Stuewe of Costa Mesa, California, Kirk Stuewe of Anaheim, California; and her grandson, Joseph Kovalsky. Karen graduated Order of the Coif from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California where she was an author for the McGeorge Law Journal. She...

Tilda Mary "Polly" Rooks, 77 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loved ones on November 27, 2025 at her residence. Polly's desire was to be with the Lord. She was born November 17, 1948 in Adair County, Kentucky. She is the daughter of Lidge and Mary (Bedwell) Coffey. Polly married Yvone Gene Rooks on December 19, 1966 and he survives. Polly is survived by her son Brad (Lora) Rooks of Edinburgh, Indiana, daughter Carla (Tim) Bryant of Edinburgh, Indiana, stepson Rick Smiley of Indianapolis, Indiana, grandchildren Lindsay, Abby, Dylan, Megan, Molly, Katie, and Emma, great grandchildren Gavin, Brynson, Payton, Jonah, Parker, Archer, Roman and Eleanor,...

April Lee Streeval, 65 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away on November 13, 2025 at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born April 16, 1960 in Columbus, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter, Emily (Charles Goff) Weddle of Edinburgh, Indiana, sons, Donnie Lucas of Edinburgh, Indiana and Eric Streeval of Indianapolis, Indiana, grandchildren, Dereck Goff, Dolton Goff, Dwight Goff, Devin Goff, Dillenger Goff, Coy Miller, Savanah Weddle Miller, Lillie Goff, and Skyler Simpson Goff, great-grandchild, Aster Goff, and brothers, Richard Bullock of Amity, Indiana and Michael Bullock of Columbus, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Ima Gene...

Jewel E. Harmon, 97 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away November 8, 2025 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1928 in Hamilton County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Charlie E. Foster and Maude (Simpson) Burton. She married Ervin W. Harmon on May 6, 1946 and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2005. She is survived by her sons, Clifton Wesley Harmon of Shelbyville, Indiana and Clinton Winfrey "Bulldog" Harmon of Edinburgh, Indiana, 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, sisters, Freeda Black of Columbus, Indiana and Lois Burton of Byrdstown, Tennessee, and half-sister, Martha (Paul) Wheat of Edinburgh, Indiana. She was preceded in death by...

Phyllis L. Smith, 69 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away November 2, 2025 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. She was born June 14, 1956 in Franklin, Indiana. She was the daughter of Norman Floyde and Barbara (Burton) Pendleton. She married Jackie Smith on April 16, 1977 and he preceded her in death on July 20, 2025. She is survived by her brother, Floyde (Sandy) Pendleton of Edinburgh, Indiana, sister, Anita Eldridge of Edinburgh, Indiana, several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Phyllis graduated from Southwestern High School in 1974 and The House of James Beauty School in Shelbyville in 1974. She...

Don Pierse, 90 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away October 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana. He is the son of Winburn R. Pierse and Dorothy F. (Fisher) Templin. He married Barb (Rutherford) Pierse on October 10, 1971, and she survives. Don is survived by his sons, Scott W. (Amy) Pierse of Indianapolis, Indiana, Keith E. (Lee) Pierse of Nineveh, Indiana and Clay (Brittnee) Pierse of Castle Rock, Colorado. He is survived by his grandchildren, Kylie (Brad) Pierse Baskerville, Lucy Pierse, Gus Pierse, Hugh Pierse and Amber Wood, and a great grandson, Jaxson Baskerville. Don was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marian Woodward. Don served...

Howard Taylor, 98 of Columbus, Indiana passed away October 17, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1927 in Brown County, Indiana. He was the son of Ira and Mary (Jones) Taylor. He married Maxine Taylor and she preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Mari Jane Morris of Columbus, Indiana, granddaughters, Danielle Sneed of Edinburgh, Indiana and Samantha Morris of Columbus, Indiana, and great-grandson, Dakota (Allie) Sneed of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Zachary Ted Taylor. Howard was a 1945 graduate of Edinburgh High School. He served in the US Army. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Columbus, the...

Denver Cooper, 84 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025 at his residence. He is now blessed with eternal peace and is rejoicing in Heaven after being reunited with his wife. He was born July 5, 1941 in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He is the son of Cleo (Woodrun) Burton. He married Margaret "Clara" L. (Burton) Cooper on August 25, 1960 and she preceded him on July 10, 2021. He is survived by his son, Lloyd Brian Cooper of Elizabethtown, Indiana, daughter Shelisa Lynn (Rick) Ham of Beech Grove, Indiana, several grand and great-grandchildren. Denver was preceded in death by his mother, wife, one brother and one sister. Denver retired after 32 years from Cumming...

James "Jimmy" Swallows of Edinburgh, Indiana, left this world on September 26, 2025, most likely aggravating someone on his way out and making a new friend he hadn't met yet. Born July 8, 1966, to Judy Agee and Arlis Swallows, in Columbia, Kentucky; Jimmy lived a life that proved two things: he never met a stranger, and he never passed up a chance to mess with someone. On December 7, 1985, he married the love of his life, Tammy Bennett, and together they raised two children who kept him busy, Heather Swallows-Angel and Nicholas Swallows. Jimmy was "Papa" to six grandchildren?Ayden, Olivia, Avery, Adryanna, Owen, and Cooper?who were his pride and joy. He was happiest in the stands, whether...

Hayden B. Burton 78, of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 at Franciscan Heath in Indianapolis, Indiana surrounded by his children and family. He was born July 7, 1947 in Glasgow, Kentucky and was the son of Oris and Vontress Faye (Withers) Burton. He is survived by his children, Shawna Burton of Columbus, Monica (Jimmy) Streeval of Edinburgh, Vickie (Ryan) Lenkner of Edinburgh, Felicia (Nick) Velez of Cordry Sweetwater, Dusty (Jenn) Whitaker of Franklin, Christopher Whitaker of Edinburgh, and Scotty Whitaker of Edinburgh, grandsons, Kevin Streeval, Derrick Coleman, Avynn Whitaker, Justin Knight, Braylon Lenkner, Kyler Whitaker, Kian Lobdell, Caiden Coy, Nick...

Gilbert Goldsmith, 77 of Franklin, Indiana passed away September 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1947 in Shelbyville, Indiana. He was the son of Elmo and Velma (Rooks) Goldsmith. He was married to Barbara (Haste) Goldsmith for 40 years and she survives. He is also survived by his children, Tisha (Christopher) McDonald, Jeffrey (Connie) Goldsmith, Janet (Carson) Cooper, and Shannon (Kelly) Aldridge, grandchildren, Tonya Ford, Tashina Garrett, Jessica Rice, Lindsey Goldsmith, Rebecca Riffey, Jacob Goldsmith, Dustin Harmon, Cierra Harmon, Thomas Hatcher, Calvin Sears, Dakota Martin, Jeffrey Goldsmith Jr, Bryant Martin, Christopher Goldsmith, Chelsea Porter, Carley Deaver,...

Dolores Jean Grillo, 94 of Franklin, Indiana passed away September 10, 2025 at Otterbein Senior Life Community in Franklin, Indiana. She was born September 10, 1931 in Granite City, Illinois. She was the daughter of Martin McClain and Fairle (Neal) McClain. She married Dominique Grillo and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, George Willis of Oregon, grandchildren, Destiny Thompson , Jeremiah Gonzales, and Jonah Gonzales, and sister, Sandra Mace of Franklin, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughters, Rebecca West and Suzanne Davis, brothers, Charles McClain and Ronald Max McClain, and sister, Laberta McClain. Dolores attended the Taylorsville...