Columbus, IN Obituaries

Sara Ann Goforth passed on September 11, 2026, at the age of 58, having been born on August 5, 1968, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Sara Ann lived in Columbus, Indiana.

“Some women fear the fire, and some simply become it.” Those were words Debra “Debbie” Starr Miracle chose for her Facebook profile, and perhaps few words could better describe the woman she was...

Otis J. Webb, 84, passed peacefully from this life on September 12, 2026. Otis lived a full life marked by family, service, hard work, and a genuine appreciation for the things that brought him ...

Sara Ann Goforth passed on September 11, 2026, at the age of 58; she was born on August 5, 1968, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and was a resident of Columbus, Indiana. All services are private.

John Michael Wood passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on October 21, 1965, in Columbus, Indiana, John lived in Columbus, Indiana.

Ruth Ann Biesel Hutt, 98 of Columbus, IN passed peacefully Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:33 AM. It is with sorrow yet joy that we announce the passing of our precious mother. Sorrow for the ...

Craig Ronald Sethman, 46, of Shelbyville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Craig was born October 12, 1979, in Washington, PA, and came to Shelbyville with his family at a...

Bobbie Lee Kinsey, 75, of Elizabethtown, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center Hospice. Bobbie was born May 5, 1951, to Bud and Euna Mae (Fish) Allman. She graduated f...

Doris M. Perry, 85, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Greentree at Westwood Senior Living. Doris was born May 24, 1941, in Spruce Pine, Alabama, the daughter of Horace L. a...

Mary Lou Washler, 97, of Columbus went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Silver Oaks Health Campus. She was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 17, 1929, the daughter of the late Gu...

It is with sadness that we announce that Helena Ellen "Helen" Sharpnack has left us to be reunited with her beloved husband, John. Helen was born in Dublin, Ireland, to James and Rosina Carroll. In t...

Larry Thompson, 82, passed peacefully on Thursday July 30, at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center surrounded by family. Larry was born in Columbus, IN to James and Mary (Bush) Thompson. He marrie...

Ruth Pauline Pittsley of Columbus, IN, formerly of Reading, OH, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2026. She was born in Akron, OH on August 7, 1930, to Simon Grant and Lottie J. Davis. She marri...

Joseph F. Dutton passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at Four Seasons Health Center in Columbus, Indiana, at the age of 95. Joe was born on October 11, 1930, to Joseph and Mary Dutton. He was l...

Josie Jean Badgley, 47, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on October 29, 1978, in Shelbyville, Indiana, Josie was the ...

Nyangu Melissa Phiri Ofori-Darko, 41, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on December 14, 1984, in Chingola, Zambia, Melissa lived a life defined by faith, love...

Jack Harvey Grissom, III, 45, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born on September 7, 1980, in Greensburg, Indiana, Jack was a man whose larger-...

Daniel Joseph Kummerer passed on June 28, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on January 5, 1949, in Columbus, Indiana, Daniel lived in Columbus, Indiana.

Robert Lee “Bob” Losure, 90, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Born on August 17, 1935, in Dunk...

Ruth Jane Barnes, 73, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Silver Oaks Health Campus. Born on July 12, 1952, in Elkhart, Indiana, Ruth was the daughter of ...

Judy Ann Miller, 61, of Clifford, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at IU Health-Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Judy was born January 8, 1965, in Franklin, IN, to Raymond J. and Helen E....

Doris Clara Romine, 101, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at her home in Columbus, Indiana. She passed peacefully and without great pain. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Romine, 73, of Columb...

Adam Reid Norris passed on June 4, 2026, at the age of 50, having been born on April 10, 1976, in Bedford, Indiana, and residing in Columbus, Indiana. A memorial service will be held at a later dat...

Rovene Marie Bergman Clark Quigley, age 98, well known Columbus patron of the arts who fought to preserve and revive the downtown Crump Theatre as a community venue, died at Willow Crossing Health ...

John Tinkey, of Columbus, died Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Brown County Health & Health Living Community in Nashville, Indiana. John was born October 29, 1950 in Columbus, Indiana, the son of Ira an...

Betty Jean Jackson passed on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82; she was born on February 20, 1944, in Columbus, Indiana, and resided in Tipton, Indiana. All services are private at this time.

Donna Sue Martin, 81, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, just days before her 82nd birthday. Born on May 14, 1944, in Columbus, Donna was the beloved daughter of Donivan and Hel...

Lisa Ann Steele, 65, of Kokomo, formerly of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Born November 12, 1960, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Jack D. and Noel C. (Taylor) Koontz, who p...

Barbara E. Shumaker, 96, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, leaving this earth to reunite with her beloved husband, Halbert. She was born August 13, 1929, to Willi...

Gary L. Folkman, 81, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born April 12, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, Gary grew up with a deep appreciati...

Terrie Lee Jones passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 69, having been born on November 11, 1956, in Columbus, Indiana, and residing in Greensburg, Indiana. All services will be private at a later ...

Madonna Kay Moore Yates, 87, of Columbus, died Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Grace Hazel Andrews Moore and Chester K. (Red) Moore. She attended the Nazarene Chur...

Eileen Elizabeth Thomas, age 94, of Columbus, passed away on April 16, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born July 29, 1931, to Martin and Minnie (Reinking) Nordman, who preceded he...

Priscilla J. “Pat” McChesney, 96, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, just one day before her 97th birthday. Pat was born April 7, 1929, in Evanston, IL, as Priscilla Jean Thornhill...

Charles Irwin Campbell, 68, of Columbus, IN, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Brown County Health and Living. Born August 27, 1957, in Japan to Jon and Shirley (Moss) Campbell while his ...

Iris Huysentruyt, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. She was born in Indonesia in 1941 to her loving parents, Karel and Julia Huysentruyt. From a young age, Iris felt a strong cal...

Jane Ann Francisco, a woman of strong faith, gentle spirit, and a lifelong heart for others, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Traditions of Columbus. She was 82 years old. B...

Paul Frederick Boxman, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and freinds. Born on December 25, 1934, in Columbus, Paul lived a life defined by kin...

Noralou North, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas, at the age of 88. She was born on July 20, 1937, in Columbus, Indiana, to Lew G. Sharpnack...

Dana Lynn Hull, 83, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born February 23, 1943, in Fostoria, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert and Marge (Iler) Kizer, who preced...

David Lee Amstutz, 80,of Columbus, passed on March 12, 2026. All Services are Private.

Brent Allan Engel, 45, of Hope, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 23, 2026, leaving a deep and lasting ache in the hearts of everyone who loved him. Born October 8, 1980, in Vincennes, Ind...

Rebecca Ann Williams, 64, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born October 12, 1961, in Columbus to Victor an...

Kathleen Merwin, born on February 4, 1948, in Dubois, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 77. Kathleen was a resident of Columbus, Indiana.

Michael A. Hardin, 48, of Columbus, passed away February 10, 2026, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana inpatient facility, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 10, 1977, in Columbus,...

Kristine Lee Jarosz, born on November 9, 1949, in Columbus, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Columbus, Indiana. In keeping with her wishes there will ...

Kristine Jarosz, born on November 9, 1949, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 76. In keeping with her wishes there are no services planned at this time.

Barbara S. Fox, 82, of Columbus, Indiana died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William J. Fox, in 2017. Barbara was...

Kenneth Wayne Heath, 76. of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born September 3, 1949, to Rose Marie Stegemiller and Ralph Heath. They preceded h...

Claudine L. Staublin, 86, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at GreenTree at Westwood, surrounded by her family. She was born September 21, 1939, in Greenwood, the only daughter...