Jacqueline Lee Nentrup-Line, 92, of North Vernon , Indiana, passed away at 2:20 pm, April 15, 2021, at the Columbus Hospice Facility. She was born April 26, 1928 in Columbus Indiana, the daughter of the late Guy Sweeney and Rhea Sweeney. She married Russell Nentrup on April 6, 1953. they were married until his death on April 10th, 2007. Later in life, she married Glenn Line on September 3rd, 2017. Glenn died December 24, 2020. Jacqueline was known as Jackie by close friends, relatives and many acquaintances. Jacqueline was a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose most important thing in life revolved around her family. She was a special lady. Her children were the center of...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Nentrup Line, 92, of No. Vernon, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility. A completed obituary will appear in Sunday's Republic. Arrangements were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.

Barbara A. Warner, 70, of Columbus, passed away April 12, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Barbara was born February 22, 1951 in Seymour, the daughter of Harold Ray and Shirley Ann Compton Sweasy. On March 29, 1980, she married Steve Warner. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 17, 2021 at the Jewell - Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Morrow officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to the service Saturday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Barbara enjoyed volunteering for many church activities. During her free time, she could be found with a set of knitting needles in her hand or...

Steven Scott Bair, 56, of Columbus, passed away very unexpectedly Sunday April 11, 2021 at his work. He was born July 28, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. Steven was a member of the Jackson Masonic Lodge # 146, F. & A.M., Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis and the Murat Shrine Temple. He was currently employed at Cummins, Inc in the Walesboro plant. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday April 16, 2021 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Masonic Memorial Rites performed by the Jackson Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. For those wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Steven, donations are requested to the Murat Shrine Children's...

Barbara June David Walker, 68, of Columbus, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 10, 2021, with her family in their home. Barbara was born Jan. 10, 1953, to Grover C. David Jr. & Mary Jane Aynes Dyer in Brown County, Indiana where she grew up with her brother and three sisters. Barbara graduated from Brown County High School. For the past 33 years she has worked at American Rental. When her mother retired as store manager from American Rental, Barbara took over as the store manager. Barbara loved spending time with her family and enjoyed shopping in her spare time. She was dedicated to serving others in her career, family and community. Barbara is survived by her son Bryan (Angie)...

Anthony J. Del Bianco, 21, of Columbus, passed away April 6, 2021, at Riley Hospital for Children. Anthony was born January 5, 2000 to Shane A. Del Bianco and Christina L. Gosnell. He graduated from Columbus North High School in 2018 and attended Ivy Tech Community College. He was a member of the Columbus North Choral Program as well as the American Pie Concert. There will be a time of gathering from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Wednesday April 14, 2021 at the Jewell ~ Rittman Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Anthony's memory to the Indiana Children's Wish Fund at 6081 East 82nd Street Suite 120 Indianapolis, IN 46250, Children's Brain Tumor Foundation or Riley...

Doris "Kay" Bridgewater, 89, died Monday April 5, 2021 at home. She was born April 21, 1931 in Crothersville, Indiana to the late Clarence and Mary (Miner) Monroe. She married Edwin Bridgewater on October 13, 1951 and he survives. Doris was an active member of the East Columbus United Methodist Church where she was involved with the United Methodist Women, Mary's Circle, Women's Missions, Bible School and Bible Study. She also served many years with the Girl Scouts. She was a graduate of Crothersville High School with the class of 1949 and Doris later became a housewife and stay at home mother. Doris' hobbies were spending time with friends and family and she loved knitting and...

Julie Kaye Messina, 57, of Hartsville, passed away April 5, 2021. Julie was born July 4, 1963 in Columbus, the daughter of Larry E. and Beneta F. Bailey Roth. Julie is survived by her husband Randall L. Messina; her children NaCyia D. (Chris) Messina - Loesch of Columbus, Bearette N. (Danielle) Messina, Coleton N. Messina, and Brexten N. Messina all of Hartsville; grandchildren Kayeden Messina - Everroad, Korebyn, Kolesyn, and Klaetyn Loesch, Byeren, Baereyn, and Bynette Messina; as well as a brother Griffith (Leah) Roth of Hope. She was preceded in death by her parents; as well as two daughters, Calyse and Caylynn Messina. A private family service will be held on Friday April 9, 2021...

Doris "Kay" Bridgewater, 89, died Monday April 5, 2021 at home. She was born April 21, 1931 in Crothersville, Indiana to the late Clarence and Mary (Miner) Monroe. She married Edwin Bridgewater on October 13, 1951 and he survives. Doris was an active member of the East Columbus United Methodist Church where she was involved with the United Methodist Women, Mary's Circle, Women's Missions, Bible School and Bible Study. She also served many years with the Girl Scouts. She was a graduate of Crothersville High School with the class of 1949 and Doris later became a housewife and stay at home mother. Doris' hobbies were spending time with friends and family and she loved knitting and...

Beverly Jane Garrett passed away on April 5th, 2021. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dale and Dorothy ( Owens ) Welsh on February 19, 1932 in Hope, Indiana. In honoring with her wishes, a cremation with private burial, alongside her husband, Floyd Garrett will take place at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. Survivors include a son, Mark (Juli) Garrett; a grandson, Tommy Garrett, all of Columbus. Also, a son, Brian (Susan) Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Gary Walker, a grandson, Curtis Walker.

Doris K. Bridgewater, 89, died Monday at her home. She is survived by her husband, Edwin. Arrangements are pending at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.

Lois Odessa Brooks, 94, of Columbus passed away at 11:58 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. Odessa was born in Blacky, KY on November 20, 1926 to Cecil and Mae Ison . She was married to Francis G. Brooks on October 19, 1946. Odessa owned and operated Stanfield's Dress Shop from 1961 to 1984 and was employed at Wagner Reality for over 20 years. She enjoyed mushroom hunting and going to dog shows. She loved her dog Dreamer, who was a Bichon Frise. She also was fond of Shetland Sheep dogs. A private graveside service will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Wayne (Deborah) Brooks of Hope; a grand-daughter, Lisa (Scott) Moore and Great...

Thelma L. Billings, 70. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 8th at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. Calling will be from 11 a.m. until service time. A completed obituary will be on the funeral home website.

Theresa Marie Baugh, 56, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Theresa was born September 8, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late William C. Ernest and Mary "Mollie" (Foley) Ernest. She married Paul D. Baugh on October 15, 2011 and the two of them considered each other to be the loves of their lives. Theresa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose most important thing in life was her family and devotion to God. Her children were the center of her life and all she did was with a thought toward what was in their best interests. She was an active member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and volunteered with several...

Theresa M. Baugh, 56, died Thursday. Service: Noon Monday at St. Bartholomew Church. Calling: Sunday 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. till Noon at the church. Full obituary will appear in Saturday's paper.

William "Logie" Burris, 66, of Hope, passed away at 10:30 p.m., March 29, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. Logie was born September 26, 1954 in Columbia, Kentucky to Finnis and Lou Ann (Cowan) Burris. Logie loved racing and fishing, playing pool and card games. He enjoyed going to the casino but most of all he cherished spending time with his family. The funeral will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday April 6, 2021 at the Jewell ~ Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Denton officiating. Calling will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, April 5, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery located in Edinburgh. Memorials may be made to the Jewell ~ Rittman Family Funeral...

James Posey, 30, of Seymour, passed away March 29, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. James was born December 6, 1990 in Columbus. He was a very kind and creative soul, enjoying art, especially tattooing. He was always trying to help everyone he met. James enjoyed skateboarding and loved music. Most of all, he loved spending time with his children. James is survived by his mother Cheryl Whedon Posey; his children Draven and Kassandria Posey; his siblings David Fields, Larry Cross, Shanda (Billy Taulbee) Posey, and Keesha Stewart; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews as well as several other extended family members. He was preceded in death by a sister Amy Whedon;...

Linnita Lee "Linni" Burton, 54 of Columbus, IN, passed away 10:55 a.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1966 in Flat Rock, IN to Wayne D. Endicott and Betty Lou (Parrish) Endicott. Linnie enjoyed being a mother, cooking, writing and poetry. She had several of her poems published. When it was your birthday you got a special personalized birthday card with your own special poem in it from her. Linni also loved spending time with her friends and family. She was the absolute best "Mammy" to her three favorite girls, Jalynn, Leah and Sophee, who will always and forever be Mammy's Girls. Linni will be sadly missed and forever hold a special...

On Sunday the 28th of March 2021 at 10:17am, Esther Ranck passed with peace and grace. She was surrounded by family in the home she and her husband had built. This was her final request and through great love and care by her children she passed at home exactly as she had wished. Esther was born Esther Marie Allisbaugh on August 25th 1934 to Pearl and Raymond Allisbaugh. She was raised in Wabash Indiana. Upon her graduation from high school, she was accepted to IU and recieved a degree in elementary education. While attending IU she joined the DZ sorority, where she formed many lifelong friends. It was also while at IU that she met the love of her life Benjamin Ranck. Ben...

Joeneta Barton, 89, of Columbus, passed away Sunday March 28, 2021 at her home. She was born August 28, 1931 in Manilla, Indiana to the late Ulysses S. Grant Turner and Clara V. Turner. Joeneta was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Easter Star, Columbus Chapter #339 and had been a girl scout leader for many years. She was a cook for Bartholomew County Schools. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was awarded the Grand Champion Ribbon for her yeast roll recipe at the Bartholomew County Fair. Eastern Star Memorial Rites will be held at Noon on Friday April 2, 2021 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Following the service, she will be...

Joeneta Barton, 89 died Sunday. Funeral services will be at Noon Friday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. A full obituary will be published in Thursday's edition.