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PASSINGS…
A Remembrance of Friends and
Relatives That Have Passed On
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Heavenly Father, please remember and
comfort my friends and their families, and
my family, as we remember our dear ones
who have joined you in Heaven. May our
sorrow pass to great joy in the knowledge
that You are looking after us and our loved
ones. Help us to appreciate each one as
they touched our lives in different and
special ways. Help us to help each other
when we are overcome with grief.
In your Son’s precious name we pray,
Amen.
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Gregory James Cline
January 26, 1963 – April 30, 2015
(Age 52)
My old friend, especially from the 1970’s-80’s, cannot believe
you have left the earth; you will live on in your music & our
hearts & memories. He shared my passion for music, maybe
even more so. We collaborated on several songs that I wrote:
Greg took care of the rhythm and drums and sang a few times,
while I played guitars, keyboards, and most vocals. These were
his “early days” musically. Soon he picked up the guitar and
began playing and singing with other folks as I went away to
college at Purdue. We had some great and crazy times during
those early years. We were in touch occasionally after that, but
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continued to share our music.
This is the cover of the last album Greg shared with me in the late 90’s.
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Compiled From The Republic, Obituaries, May 02, 2015
Gregory James Cline, 52, of Hope, died at 1:44 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at
the Columbus Regional Hospital Emergency Room.
Greg was a Musician and a Handyman, but his true passion was creating and
playing music.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick
Funeral Home on Washington Street with Pastor Adam Carrigan officiating. Family and
friends may call from 11 a.m. to time of service Monday. Burial will be at Bethel
Baptist Cemetery. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with
Greg's family at barkesweaverglick.com.Born in Indianapolis, January 26, 1963, Greg
was the son of Arthur Roger and Sharon Sarber Cline.
Survivors include his mother, Sharon Smith of Columbus; daughter, Josie (Chris)
Fouts of Columbus; brothers, Richard Cline of Indianapolis, Matthew (Christy) Cline of
Vincennes, Kelby (Cindy) Mathis of Columbus and Larry Paul of TN; and his
grandchildren, Shelbie Hollman, Branson Hollman and Shaylie Fouts. He was preceded
in death by his father; a brother, David Cline; and a daughter, Jillian Pittman.
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Billy Dean Wilhite
October 09, 1929 – August 06, 2013
(Age 81)
Father of my long-time friend Brad Wilhite (now living in
Texas), whom I remember for getting me to enjoy green
peppers. I knew him only briefly before I moved to North
Carolina. But I know Brad kept in touch with him, and while
they would talk on the phone Billy would stand in front of
the webcam at The Republic’s newspaper office to wave as
they talked. I know he will be missed and I post this to
celebrate his life for all those lives he touched.
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Compiled From The Republic, Obituaries, August 07 & 08, 2013
Billy Dean Wilhite, 83, of 22nd Street, died at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2013,
at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.
Billy was born October 9, 1929, in Columbus, to the late Roscoe D. and Hilda
Huston Wilhite. He married Lurlene Garriott November 1, 1980.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he retired from Cummins Engine
Company April 1, 1993. Billy enjoyed living in Columbus, traveling, Civil War history
and visiting Civil War battlefields, camping and spending time with his kids and
grandkids.
A graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Garland Brook
Cemetery with Reverend Richard J. Yeaton officiating and military rites performed by
Bartholomew County Veterans Color Guard. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m.
until noon Friday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street.
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Compiled From The Republic, Obituaries, August 07 & 08, 2013
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana,
2626 East 17th Street, Columbus, IN 47201, or to Columbus Regional Hospital
Foundation - Cancer Center, 2400 East 17th Street Columbus, IN 47201.
Online condolences may be sent to the Wilhite family and a video tribute may be
viewed at www.barkesweaverglick.com.
Survivors include his wife, Lurlene Wilhite; children, Dena Manning of Florida,
Susan Holter of Utah, Denise (Jay) Gasmire of Texas, Brad (Jill) Wilhite of Texas;
stepson, Ryan (Deana) Bode of Columbus; sister, Kathryn Young of Columbus; and
grandchildren, Travis and Will Manning, Samantha and Ty Gasmire, Ellen Holter,
Logan and Dylan Bode, and Kyle Wilhite.
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Joann Sebastian Daily
September 01, 1935 – June 28, 2013
(Age 77)
The beloved mother of my long-time friend Karen Daily
Kenny, whom I personally knew and loved. She was kind
and caring and I enjoyed my many contacts with her. She
was just 10 days older than my dad and graduated High
School with him. She and her husband Joe traveled to
several countries with my mom’s brother and his wife (Ron
& Rosie Trotter). Although she is now in Heaven, her
earthly presence will be greatly missed.
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From the Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Homes and Crematory
Obituary web page − http://www.barkesweaverglick.com/
Joann Sebastian Daily, 77, of North Riverside Drive died at 2:39 a.m. Friday, June
28, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted husband, children and
grandchildren.
Joann was a Registered Nurse and spent her career at Columbus Regional Hospital.
During her tenure, she worked in the Surgery and Recovery Room, Educational
Services and finished her career as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse. After
retirement, Joann taught as an Adjunct Instructor of Nursing at Ivy Tech Columbus
Campus and at Hospice as an RN Educator. She completed many special projects
including training and orientation.
Born September 1, 1935 in Columbus, Indiana, she was the daughter of Master
Sergeant William Athrell Sebastian and Josephine Anna Fox Sebastian. As a young
child, she lived in many states before settling back in Columbus during her elementary
school years.
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She graduated Columbus High School as Salutatorian. After high school, she
attended Indianapolis General Hospital School of Nursing but left before graduating to
marry her “sweetie”, Joseph Hager Daily on March 27, 1955. She returned to school in
the early 1970’s and with the unwavering support of her husband, earned her
Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree of Nursing at Indiana University, even completing a
third of her Master’s program. She graduated with High Distinction and was selected as
a member of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honorary association and was named in Who’s
Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Always a student and a
leader in the community, Joann was a graduate of Leadership Bartholomew County.
She was honored as Medical Professional of the Year by the American Heart
Association, Senior Citizen of the Year and served in executive membership roles with
the Indiana State Nurses Association, District 13. Personally, Joann was a long time
member of First Christian Church where she served in many ministry teams and
attended numerous Bible studies.
Joann was a dedicated nurse and friend who maintained a strong faith in God. She
was a woman with many interests and activities but her primary hobby was caring for
others above herself. She was blessed to have a strong and close-knit family along with
many life-long friends.
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Ever a caregiver, she touched many lives and always made time for others no
matter the distance, weather or fatigue. She will be greatly missed by her husband Joe
and children, Steven Joseph (Jeaney) Daily of Columbus, Karen Daily Kenny of
Bloomington, and Laura Daily-Richardson of Columbus; grandchildren, Sarah Beth
Kenny, Kyle Hager (Courtney) Daily, Amie Catherine Kenny and Kate Ashton
Richardson; and a sister, Carolyn (Richard) Tempest of Columbus.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Edna Catherine Sebastian, and a
brother, William A. Sebastian.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick
Funeral Home on Washington Street with Dan Wallace officiating. Family and friends
may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday.
Inurnment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to
Alzheimer's Association Team Walk to Remember - Columbus Walk September 2013,
Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or First Christian Church Building Fund.
Online condolences may be sent to the Daily family and a video tribute may be
viewed at:
http://www.barkesweaverglick.com/
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Gregory S. Gooldy
January 11, 1961 – May 27, 2010
(Age 49)
A personal friend of mine during the late-1970’s who
was the fraternal twin brother of Doug Gooldy, who
passed away in 2007. I had lost touch with him since
moving to Raleigh, but our paths had crossed when I
lived in Bloomington in 1983-1984.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, May 30, 2010, page A9.
Gregory S. Gooldy, 49, of Williamsburg Way, died unexpectedly at 6 a.m.
Thursday, May 27, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Gooldy was born Jan. 11, 1961, in Bloomington, the son of Gary P. and Janice
H. Thrasher Gooldy.
He was a 1979 graduate of Columbus East and an 1984 graduate of IU School of
Public Environmental Affairs. After college, he immediately started work in the family
business, Gooldy & Sons, Inc. in Bloomington. He had lived in Ellettsville until moving
to Columbus in September 2009. He enjoyed fishing, NASAR and Indy car racing. He
was a longtime member of Fairview United Methodist Church of Bloomington.
Mr. Gooldy is survived by a daughter, Shelby Ann Gooldy; parents, Gary P. and
Janice H. Thrasher Gooldy, all of Columbus; a brother, Mitch Gooldy of Carlisle; a
sister, Gina (Jay) Perkins of Hartsville; an uncle, Mike (Emma) Gooldy of
Bloomington; nephews and a niece; Cody Clouse of Clarksville and, Luke, Eli and
Emily Perkins of Hartsville.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, May 30, 2010, page A9.
(continued)
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his twin brother, Douglas T.
Gooldy.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday (May 30th) with David Burnett
officiating. Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Myers-Reed Chapel
on 25th Street. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery, laid to rest by his twin
brother, Doug, who died in 2007.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Love Chapel of Sans
Souci. Online condolences may be made at www.myers-reed.com.
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Mary Elizabeth (Epperson) Kaster
March 06, 1937 – June 29, 2009
(Age 94)
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Great-Aunt Mary, or Aunt Mary as we called her, was my second-to-last
“great” relative to pass away (i.e., a sibling of one of my grandparents).
She was my Grandpa Floyd Epperson’s sister.
My family spent every Thanksgiving day (ALL day) at Aunt Mary’s through
my senior year in high school. After the wonderful midday Thanksgiving
meal, the men and boys would go rabbit hunting, while Aunt Mary and
whoever she let help her would clean up. Since Aunt Mary’s husband
Paul ran a family business (Kasco Manufacturing Co. Inc.), there were
also buildings for the children to explore, as well as the farmland. I
remember leaving for home after dark, very tired, and falling asleep on the
20-30 minute drive home to Columbus.
Aunt Mary made quilts and rugs from materials such as old clothing, and I
still have one of her quilts. Growing up I remember a large oval rug that
she made for us for our family room floor.
Aunt Mary was like her brother Floyd—humble, meek, caring, complaintless (basically they displayed the “fruits of the spirit”)—and they left a
very special and warm spot in your heart. Though greatly missed, we
know where they are and long for the day when we will join them.
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From the Freeman Family Funeral Home Leaflet, July 02, 2009, last page.
Mary E. Kaster, 94, of Shelbyville died Monday, June 29,2009, at Ashford Place
Health Campus in Shelbyville.
Born March 6, 1915, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of William and Fena
(Reed) Epperson. She married Paul Gray Kaster, and he preceded her in death on April
28, 2003.
Survivors include her son, Phil (wife, Freda) Kaster of Shelbyville; daughter, Janet
Compton of Flat Rock; grandchildren, Amy Compton, Christopher Compton, Danette
Kaster, Paula Kaster, Craig (wife, Mary) Kaster; and great-grandchildren, Jonathan
Hoop, Jared Hoop, Benjamin Purvis, Abraham Purvis, Caitlyn Purvis, Levi Kaster and
Luke Kaster.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Floyd Epperson and
William Epperson; and grandson, Mark Kaster.
Mrs. Kaster had resided in Shelby County since 1938.
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From the Freeman Family Funeral Home Leaflet, July 02, 2009, last page.
(continued)
She had been a bookkeeper at Groff Awning Co., J.C. Penney Co. and Kasco
Manufacturing Co. Inc., the family business, retiring in 1978.
Mrs. Kaster graduated from Hope High School in 1932 as valedictorian.
She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday
school. She was the last surviving member of two neighborhood clubs, the BP Club and
Your Friends and Mine Club.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and
Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Pastor Gwen Pew officiating. Interment will be
in Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty United Methodist Church, 6461 N.
150E, Shelbyville, IN 46176; Gideons International, P.O. Box 452, Shelbyville, IN
46176; or Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201.
Online condolences may be sent to www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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Mark Wolfal
April 19, 1937 – August 20, 2007
(Age 70)
A personal friend and the father of Lori (Wolfal)
Kendrick, whom I have know since 4-H camps in the
mid-1970’s, then through High School, and to the
present day. Mark was a special man that you couldn’t
help but like, and he has many and varied interests. He
is and will be missed.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, August 21, 2007, page A11.
Mark Wolfal, 70, of Road 650E died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at his
home. Mr. Wolfal was a 1956 graduate of Milroy High School and worked 38 years for
Indiana Belli Ameritech/SBC-I AT&T, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Milroy
Methodist Church.
He was active in archaeology for many years, doing surveys for Indiana State
University and working archaeological sites for Indiana University, Indiana State
University, Northwestern University and the Indiana State Museum. He was a member
of the Indianapolis Archaeological Society.
A volunteer at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge for many years, he was
president of Muscatatuck Wildlife Society and received the President's Award for
volunteer work. He also repaired cemetery stones for the city of Columbus and was the
author of four books.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jewell-Rittman Family
Funeral Home with the Revs. Bob Lay and Frank Baker officiating. Calling will be
from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday. Burial will be
at Garland Brook Cemetery.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, August 21, 2007, page A11.
(continued)
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charities.
Born in Rushville April 19, 1937, Mr. Wolfal was the son of Carl E. and Leota
Spurrier Wolfal. He married Maxine Willis Oct. 25, 1957.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Lori (Bill) Kendrick of Seymour, Lisa
(George) Feldman of Indianapolis and Michelle Lynn (Sam) Brown of Columbus; and
grandchildren, Erica Kendrick, Brittney Feldman, George G. "Quint" Feldman V,
Emma Brown, Nate Brown and Scott Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
You are invited to view his video tribute after 4 p.m. Thursday, light a virtual
candle and send a message to the family via the Internet at www.jeweliritttman.com.
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From Duck Tales, a quarterly
newletter of the Muscatatuck National
Wildlife Refuge, Winter 2007/7008, page 2.
In Memorium-Mark Wolfal
Muscatatuck suffered a major loss on
August 20 with the sudden death of Refuge
Volunteer Mark Wolfal.
Mark started volunteering at
Muscatatuck in the early 90s before he
retired from the telephone company. He
was our "champion" volunteer at
Muscatatuck, was a past "Volunteer of the
Year", and donated over 9,200 hours of
time to the refuge (and was working on
10,000). Mark was one of our "Three Guys
Construction Company" that built the initial
"bird viewing window" in the Visitor
Center, then went on to build an addition to
the Visitor Center (a Muscatatuck Wildlife
Society project) and create the "bird
viewing room".
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From Duck Tales, a quarterly newletter of the Muscatatuck National Wildlife
Refuge, Winter 2007/7008, page 2.
(continued)
Mark and friends refurbished Myers Cabin and Barn and made "animals" and
installed furnishings in those buildings by shopping with their own money at auctions
and yard sales. Mark also worked with other volunteers to build fishing piers at
Stanfield Lake and Lake Linda and to build the Endicott Observation deck. Mark
helped build bookstore fixtures/shelving and helped with the bookstore expansion
project a number of years ago. He helped with wood duck banding, cleared the river
hiking trails, mowed the Myers Cabin grounds on a regular basis, helped with the Take
A Kid Fishing Event and the Junior Duck Stamp program, and did whatever else that
needed doing. At the Log Cabin Day Festival Mark was our fire-builder and bean
cooker and the festival was not the same without him this year. Mark's last project, with
his friends Phil and Dick, was to build the sign kiosk at the main entrance gate.
The Wolfal's long have been a "volunteering" family. Mark's wife Maxine Wolfal
has been the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society Bookstore Manager for many years. Mark
and Maxine had three daughters and the grandchildren could frequently be found
helping in the bookstore when they were younger. Mark's daughter Lori established the
"Refuge Rangers" program at Hayden School and is a "prize-winning" Junior Duck
Stamp Contest teacher and member of the Board of Directors of the Muscatatuck29
Wildlife Society.
From Duck Tales, a quarterly newletter of the Muscatatuck National Wildlife
Refuge, Winter 2007/7008, page 2.
(continued)
Mark Wolfal organized the MWS book sale at the Hoosier Association of Science
Teachers Conference for many years. Mark made Muscatatuck a better place.
Mark assisted Maxine with her bookstore work on a regular basis and could usually
be found there on Saturdays helping with stocking and inventory work. Mark was also a
major player in building racks for the (annual) MWS book sales at the Hoosier
Association of Science Teachers Conference in Indianapolis and had the loading and
transport of the books back and forth from HASTI each year down to a science.
Mark had many talents and was a knowledgeable archaelogist who had helped the
State of Indiana and several universities with archaelogical digs around the State. He
was an internet researcher and the author of four books with another one in progress
when he passed away. Mark was also a super nice guy with a sense of humor who made
a tremendous and very noticeable difference at Muscatatuck NWR. He will be greatly
missed.
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Doug T. Gooldy
January 11, 1961 – June 22, 2007
(Age 46)
A personal friend of mine during the late-1970’s and the
early-1980’s. We shared a joy for music and Doug was
a talented singer; in fact, his band played at my fiveyear High School reunion. I had lost touch with him
since moving to Raleigh, but he always held a special
place in my life.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, June 24, 2007, page A9.
Doug T. Gooldy, 46, of North Marl' Road died at 2 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2007, at
his residence.
A graduate of Columbus East High School and Indiana University, he was an
account executive with National Wine & Spirits for many years, earning many awards
and trips. He was a licensed mortgage broker and recently had begun a position with
Charter Funding of Columbus.
Mr. Gooldy was an accomplished singer, traveled to Europe with the Columbus
Youth Choir while in high schools and was the lead singer for various bands while in
college. After college he toured with the band "Stalker" through much of the Midwest.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June' 26, 2007, at Myers-Reed Dignity
Memorial Chapel on 25th Street. Calling will be from 11 a.m. until service time on
Tuesday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, June 24, 2007, page A9.
(continued)
Memorials may be made to Love Chapel of Columbus or the donor's choice of
charities.
Mr. Gooldy was born Jan. 11, 1961, in Bloomington, the son of Gary P. and Janice
H. Thrasher Gooldy.
Survivors include his parents, of Columbus; brothers, Mitch Gooldy of Carlisle and
Greg Gooldy of Ellettsville;a sister, Gina (Jay) Perkins of Hartsville; and five nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents. (www.mem.com)
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Luella Caroline Trotter (Davis)
February 23, 1913 – April 13, 2007
(Age 94)
My last grandparent to pass away. She was my mom’s
mother. She loved my corgi’s (dogs) and we visited her
at least twice and week. She called them her “babies”
and they gave her great joy in her last 9 years.
Pictures of all 3 were buried in her casket with her.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, April 15, 2007, page A7.
Luella Caroline Trotter, 94, of Columbus, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2007,
at Four Seasons Health Center.
Mrs. Trotter retired as a Master Parts Book Editor after 26 years employment at
Cummins. She was a 1931 graduate of Hope High School and was a member of Hope
Moravian Church and Moravian Ladies Society for 50 years and was a charter member
of Clifford OES. She was also a member of CREAK Club and Columbus Senior Center.
She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, fishing, walking, golf and collecting music boxes.
She and her husband traveled all 50 states, Mexico and Canada.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Norman funeral Home in Hope, with
the Revs. Bryan Trotter and Kerry Krauss officiating. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m.
Monday. Burial will be at Hope Moravian Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana, Moravian Music
Fund or Hope Moravian Cemetery.
Mrs. Trotter was born Feb. 23, 1913 at Hope, Ind., the daughter of Thomas and
Alpha Hunter Davis. She married Archie F. Trotter on Aug. 5, 1933 and he died Aug. 4,
1997.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, April 15, 2007, page A7.
(continued)
Survivors include a son, Ronald E. (Rosie) Trotter of Hope; a daughter, Carolyn
Ann Epperson of Columbus; grandchildren, Dr. David Epperson, Steven L. Epperson
and Lisa Epperson, all of Columbus, Rev. Bryan (Marisa) Trotter of Shelbyville, Marla
(Kevin) Batt of Winfield, W.Va. and Barry (Polly) Trotter of Hope; great-grandchildren,
Kara and Kris Epperson, Graham and Elaina Trotter, Ian, Rhys, Merry C. and Ainslee
Batt, Mac, Ellie, Pete and Will Trotter; and a sister, Doris E. Johnson of Brownsburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lewis T. Davis; a sister,
Wilma Jean Foster; a brother-in-law, Keith Foster; and a son-in-law, Howard Epperson.
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Jill Ann Barringer (Marquess)
October 08, 1958 – September 17, 2006
(Age 47)
Personal childhood friend from Elementary school
through High school. Her family was on my paper
route and I got to know all of her sisters and her
brother. I remember speaking to her and husband
Danny at great length during my 25th High School
reunion.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, September 2006.
Jill Ann Barringer, 47, of Morgantown died at noon Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at
Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Barringer was a 1976 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 1980
graduate of Indiana State University. She was employed by Intec-Inc. in Indianapolis.
She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and loved to cook.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jewell-Rittman Family
Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Dean officiating. Calling will be from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday. Burial will be at Rest Haven
Cemetery in Edinburgh.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice of charities.
You may light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the' Internet at
www.jewellrittman.com.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, September 2006.
(continued)
Born in Columbus Oct. 8, 1.958, Mrs. Barringer was the daughter of Richard
Marquess and Leona Marquess Tilton. She married Dan Barringer July 22, 2000.
Survivors include her husband; her mother, of Nashville; a son, Blake Whitlock of
Nashville; stepsons, Levi and Bryce Barringer, both of Columbus; a daughter, Rachelle
Barringer of Columbus; sisters, Jayne .Marquess of Redmond, Wash., and Jennifer
Kelsik of New Castle; and a brother, Jon Marquess of Avon.
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Gregory Earl Maupin
February 08, 1961 – November 09, 2006
(Age 45)
Personal childhood friend. Our fathers taught together
at Clifford Elementary School in the 1960’s before my
dad became a Principal and before Greg’s dad went on
to teach 6th grade at W.D. Richard’s Elementary school,
where I attended, for many years.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, November 2006.
Gregory was born on February 8, 1961, in Seymour, IN., to F. Gilbert and Judy
(Sporleder) Maupin. Gregory grew up near Columbus, IN. He graduated in 1979 from
Hauser High School where he played tennis, ran cross country, played basketball and
was a member of DeMolay; in 1983 from DePauw University where he was initiated
into Phi Beta Kappa; and in 1987 from Indiana University Medical School. Gregory
was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity while attending DePauw University.
He joined the United States Army National Guard while in Medical School and worked
at Atterbury. Gregory completed a Surgery Residency at Beaumont Hospital in Royal
Oak, MI and a Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Wright State
University in Dayton. During his Surgery Residency at Beaumont in November 1990,
he was called by the US Army National Guard to serve in Saudi Arabia as a surgeon
until April 1991. He was discharged as a Major in United States Army.
Gregory knew he wanted to be a doctor when he was in kindergarten. He started
working at the Columbus Regional Hospital as an orderly in the Emergency Department
when he was sixteen years old. He continued to work holidays and weekends
throughout high school and college. In 1994 he joined the Plastic Surgery Medical
Practice with Dr. Robert Collins as a partner. After Dr. Colins retirement, he became the
senior partner with Dr. R. Michael Johnson and Dr. Steven Schmidt. He developed42
From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, November 2006.
(continued)
and opened the Plastic Surgery Center in 2003. In 2003, after Dr. Johnson left the
practice, Dr. Matt Fox joined the practice now known as Plastic Surgery Institute of
Dayton, Inc.
Gregory was baptized as a young man in the First Baptist Church at Columbus,
Indiana, by Rev. Harold Mincey; he remained true to his faith. He has served his
community as a servant to all. Gregory traveled to Spain to perform surgery on a child
of a fellow physician in Dayton. Gregory loved life, family and fast cars, the practice
of medicine, helping others, talking about current events, and always tried to please
patients, nurses and other physicians.
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From the Columbus, Indiana, Republic newspaper, November 2006.
(continued)
Gregory was an avid supporter for Centerville Soccer and loved to participate in
many running competitions in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He ran his first marathon in
October 2005. He loved to run with his children Brent, Brian, Emily and especially his
nine-year-old son, Bradley. He resisted his illusive disease with faith in his savior,
Jesus, and with the mental attitude of running a marathon, trying not to give in to the
pain; but he was unable to win the race. He made his family proud to be known as a
son, father and husband. He will be sadly missed by all. Gregory slipped into a
medically induced coma on October 3, 2006 where he remained until death. He had a
wonderful life and we know he is at peace with his Lord.
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