All Obituaries

Ruth E. (Ackerman) Osborn-Crawford-Welch, age 98, passed away Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020 at Evergreen Village of Bloomington. She was a resident of Bloomington and a former resident of Brown County. Ruth was born February 16, 1922 in Vincennes, to her parents, the late Raymond Reynolds and Anna Ellen (Parsley) Ackerman. Ruth was a 1939 graduate of Washington High School and attended Indiana University where she received her certification in Electronics, as well as, became certified in...

Charles E. Dodson, age 53, passed away all too soon on Saturday morning, March 28, 2020 at home with his loving family around him.  He was a resident of Columbus. Charles was born August 26, 1966 in Monroe, Michigan. He worked as a Die Caster for Ryobi in Shelbyville prior to taking ill. Charles was a member of the Locust Grove Pentecostal Church in Trafalgar and enjoyed riding his scooter, listening to gospel music and watching western movies. He also enjoyed spending time with his...

Samuel “Sam” Levi Griffith, age 55, passed away all too soon on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis.  He was a resident of Morgantown. Sam was born August 29, 1964, in Morgan County, to the late Harry and Barbara Lee (Coville) Griffith. He attended Indian Creek High School.  Sam was self-employed in the construction industry and was known for his carpentry skills. He was also known for his love of art. Drawing and detailing allowed him to...

Gerhard H. Arndt, age 73, passed away Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020 at the Columbus Regional Hospital. He was a resident of Brown County. Gerhard was born September 8, 1946 in Grube, Germany to his parents, Paul and Lisa K. (Nӧlting) Arndt. He was a 1965 graduate of Brown County High School and went on to serve as a Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Gerhard received the Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal...

Lieselotte “Lottie” (Hess) Purdue, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 24, 2020 at Bloomington Hospital. She was a long time resident of Unionville. Lottie was born on October 6, 1940 in Bad Neuhein, Germany to her parents the late Wilhelm and Babetta (Miller) Hess. She graduated in 1958 from Volkssheute in Bad Nauheim, Germany.  She married Wilbert A. Purdue Jr. on September 12, 1959 and together they raised 2 children. He preceded her in...

Bernard L. ‘Bernie’ Fulton, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 16, 2020 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was a 47-year resident of Morgantown. Bernie was born October 15, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Mable (Snavly) Fulton. He served as a Sergeant with the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. While in the service, Bernie worked as a meat cutter and cook. Bernie married his loving...

Susan J. (Kite) Kelley, age 79, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Grand Brook Memory Care of Greenwood. She was a resident of Morgantown and a former 57-year resident of Brownsburg. Susan was born August 18, 1940 in Pyrmont, to her parents, the late Walter and Dorcas (Hufford) Kite.  She was a 1958 graduate of Buck Creek High School in Tippecanoe County. Susan retired in 1995 from Mayflower Moving & Storage Company in Carmel where she worked as a File Clerk. Prior to that,...

Edna G. (Chumbley) Baugh, age 91, passed away Thursday morning, March 12, 2020 at the Homeview Health & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin.  She was a resident of Trafalgar. Edna was born June 7, 1928, in Somerset, KY, to the late George Brittan and Clara Ethel (Maupin) Chumbley.  She married Ira V. Baugh on November 3, 1943 in Somerset, KY.  He preceded her in death on December 16, 2003 after 60 loving and devoted years of marriage. Edna grew up in Somerset & fondly...

Kathy L. “Kate” Cox Hosimer, age 67, passed away all too soon on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2020 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.  She was a resident of Morgantown. Kathy was born August 8, 1952 in Linton, to her parents, the late Charles J. “Hunk” and Katherine L. (Struckmeyer) Richardson. She was a 1971 graduate of Northwest High School in Indianapolis. Kathy earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Indiana State University in...

John A. Myers, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was a resident of Martinsville and lifelong resident of Morgan County. John was born June 28, 1933, in Paragon, to his parents, the late Claude and Delpha (Stierwalt) Myers. He was a 1950 graduate of Martinsville High School. John married his loving wife, Betty. J. McAninch, on August 2, 1952 in Martinsville. She survives after 67 devoted years of marriage. From...