 Ronald Christian Brenton, 90, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family and devoted wife on January 13, 2025. Ron, a cherished individual known for his endearing hugs and fist bumps, lived a life filled with tremendous love and service towards others.
Ronald is survived by his greatest joy, the love of his life and beloved wife, Janet (Morgan) Brenton of 69 ½ years. He is also survived by their children: David Brenton (Jane), Ronna Sue Flynn (Jim), Gregory Brenton, Mark Brenton, grandchildren: Sarah Brenton Smith (Hunter), Kathryn Brenton Muehlhaus (Brian), Joshua Flynn, Joel Flynn, great-grandchildren: Marilyn and Spencer Smith, Ellie and Thomas Muehlhaus, sister: Nancy Strainer and nephews. His departure leaves an unfillable void in their lives; yet they find comfort in the memories and everlasting love they shared. He was preceded in death by his sister Norma Beckelheimer-Vista and brother-in-law Donald Strainer. Ronald was born on December 16, 1934, in Indianapolis to Norman S Brenton and Edna (Henderson) Brenton. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and Purdue University Extension Indianapolis. He was a Graphic Designer/Commercial Artist for Allison Transmission division of General Motors for 30 years. After retiring at age 50, 40 years ago, he devoted his creative talents to his passion of restoring 1950’s Fords with retractable hardtops as well as his "favorite" wife’s 1957 Ford Thunderbird with his business, Ron’s Restorations. He was a founding member of the International Ford Retractable Club and an active member of the Hoosier Skyliner Club. He was also actively involved in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Oldtimers Club. Ron was known for his unwavering love and support for his family and community. Along with his wife, he was an active member of Faith United Church of Christ until 2009 and later, Christ Indianapolis United Methodist Church. He was actively involved with the Promise Keepers of CIUMC. Ron was a beacon of kindness and love and will forever reside in our hearts. His legacy, exemplified by his family devotion and compassion, will continue to inspire and guide us. As we grapple with the loss of his physical presence, we find solace in knowing that his spirit lives on through the love he instilled in us. While we mourn the loss of our dear Ronnie, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. We will come together to remember and pay tribute to Ronald. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection. Saturday, January 18 Visitation Hours: 1-4pm Service: 4pm Christ Indianapolis United Methodist Church 8540 US 31 S, Indianapolis, IN 46227 In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Ron's name to: The Music Fund at Christ Indianapolis United Methodist Church: 8540 US 31 S, Indianapolis, IN 46227 or Franciscan Hospice House: 8414 Franciscan Lane Indianapolis, IN 46237. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.
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 Brett D. Merrick, 65, of Columbus, formerly of Indianapolis passed away December 19, 2024. He was born October 26, 1959, in Greensburg, Indiana, to the late Merrill and Mary K. (Wiley) Merrick. He is survived by his brother, Darren E. Merrick, of Columbus; and his nephew, Tyler Merrick. Brett was a graduate of Columbus North High School as well as Indiana University. He had worked for RCI (Resorts Condominiums International) and Charles Schwab. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Louis Crossing Church. Pastor Tim Dillingham will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m., until the service at the church. Burial will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Westport. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.
Joyce Anita Chadwell, 82, of Edinburgh, passed away December 11, 2024. She was born January 2, 1942, in Flat Rock, to the late John O. Bandy and Bonnie Defever Bandy. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Chadwell; her brother, Jerry Bandy, of Missouri; and her sister, Jane Coughlin, of Santa Monica, CA. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.
Gary Alan Perkins, 70, of Columbus, passed away December 7, 2024. He was born October 5, 1954, in Columbus to the late Robert and Pauline Driver Perkins. He is survived by his sons, Michael Perkins, of Columbus, Matthew Perkins, of Columbus, and Andrew (Sheena) Perkins, of Columbus; daughter, Juli (Troy) Hardin, of Texas; brothers, Donald Perkins, of Columbus, Steve (Peg) Perkins, of Columbus, and Lloyd Perkins, of Columbus, sisters, Teresa (Terry) Henderson, of Columbus, and Anita Zapfe; grandchildren, Gavin, Brayson, Aubrey, Taylar, Dayton, Justin, Shelbi, Brayden, Darren, and Devon; and ten great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a great grandchild. A celebration of life service will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Come as You Are Ministries fellowship hall, 220 McShane Street, Columbus. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.
 Lance A. Williams, 77, formerly of Marshall, Illinois, passed away December 5, 2024, in Columbus, Indiana where he has lived for the past 2 years. He was born October 31, 1947, in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late James Russel Williams and Kathryn Louise Williams. He graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute. He married Frieda Mae Williams in December 1968, and she preceded in him in death on September 9, 2023. He is survived by his daughter Shauncee (Larry) Johnson, of Columbus; son Chancelor (Angela) Williams, of Woodlands, TX; grandchildren, Jordan, Jacob, and Ashleigh Johnson, and Tinley and Gage Williams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from April 1968 until July of 1972. This included an active tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He and his wife moved to Marshall, IL where Lance built his own house from the ground up and lived for over 40 years before moving to Columbus, IN. Lance was a machinist working for General Electric & Duke Energy, where he was certified as an emergency responder before retiring in 2016. As a young adult Lance enjoyed showing dogs and was an active member of the Terre Haute American Kennel Club. He also enjoyed collecting model trains. Lance’s biggest hobby was maintaining race cars for his children and grandchildren. His love for the sport grew as he built and maintained a fleet of cars for Jordan, Jacob, & Ashleigh where they raced at Terre Haute Quarter Midget Association. Lance was elected Tech Director for THQMA and later for the entire Region Five of QMA. He was a creative problem solver with an incredible mechanical intuition. Above all he was a proud father and grandfather. Services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Louis Crossing Church, 6271 E 800 N Columbus, IN 47203. Visitation will be from 1:00, p.m., until the service at the church on Friday. Pastor Tim Dillingham will officiate the service along with Lance’s grandson, Jordan Johnson. Interment will be Monday, December 16, 2024, in Cottage Hill Cemetery, Brazil, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.
 Tyler Andrew Robertson, 40, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Born on November 24, 1983, Tyler was the wonderful and loving son of David & Julie (Neal) Robertson and the very proud father of Aliyah Grace, Kingston David Alan, Violette Sue & Jayda May Robertson. He took great pride and enjoyment surrounded by his family and children whom he cherished and loved so much. A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday December 1, 2024, at St. Louis Crossing Church (6271 E 800 N, Columbus, IN 47203) with pastor and dear friend Tim Dillingham officiating. The funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m., with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service, Sunday at the church. Survivors include his parents and children, his grandmother Libby Neal, and many wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Bryce David Robertson, his grandparents - Jim & Violette Robertson and Clyde Neal, his aunts - Tina Purtlebaugh & Robyn Sams, and his uncle Jim Robertson. Memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army of Columbus (2525 Illinois St, 47201). Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.  Ronnie Lee Burton, 81, of Mt. Auburn, IN, passed away from this life at 9:40 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2024, at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Edinburgh, IN, on September 9, 1943. He is the son of the late Henry Thomas Burton and Narie “Evelyn” Coffey Burton. He married Ida “Genette” Corbin Burton on February 1, 1964.
Ronnie is survived by his three sons: Marty, Randy (April), Brent (Amanda) all of Edinburgh; three grandchildren: Alyssa (Jesse) – caregivers, Cole (Abbie), Corbin; five step grandchildren: Blake (Autumn), Shelby (Cameron), Jaelah, Elijah, Gavin; five great grandchildren: Landon, Nolan, Xander, Alayna, Ivy; and three step great grandchildren: Dax, Charli, Arrow; two brothers: Gary Burton (Judy) of Louisville, KY and Greg Burton (Roseanne) of Mt. Auburn, IN; two sisters: Audrey Burton (Harold) of Columbia, KY and Sharon Burton of North Vernon, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Genette, a son James Thomas Burton, a brother Freddy Burton and a sister Brenda Keith. Ronnie grew up in Columbia, KY. After he married, he made his life here in Edinburgh, IN, and was employed at Arvins in Franklin, IN for 41 years. He was a hard-working man who took great pride in being dedicated to his family, always putting their needs above his own. He loved to hunt and fish with his three sons and found joy building and working on houses along with them. He was a man of many hobbies including making ceramics with his wife, caring for animals, spending time in nature and tinkering around the house. While he often had a serious demeanor, he had such a playful and silly side. He loved to make people laugh and to have a good time. Ronnie will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Who So Ever Will Community Church located at 623 S. Eisenhower Drive, Edinburgh, Indiana, 46124. Reverend Michael Corbin will officiate the service. Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the service at the church. Mr. Burton will be laid to rest at Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.  Martha Louise Brock Napier, 82, of Edinburgh, passed away October 16, 2024. She was born June 8, 1942, in Brown County, Indiana to the late Lloyd Clifford and Mary Martha Rude Brock. She married Eugene (Gene) Napier and they were together over 50 years before he passed on September 10, 2010. They enjoyed traveling to see family in other states and taking their boat across the ocean to the Bahamas. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Brock, and sister, Deborah Brock Clark. She is survived by her daughter Marcia (Randy) Schaefer, of Southport; her sons, Charles Napier, and Clifford (Susan) Napier, of Edinburgh; Grandchildren, Christopher (JoAnn Kinley) Schaefer, of Ohio, and Casey (John) Schaefer, of Indianapolis; and Great grandchildren, Randall, Chloe, Quinn, and Rorrik Schaefer; Brothers, Garland Brock, of Brown County, Wanda (Tracy) Riddle of Nineveh, Marvin (Barbara) Brock of Trafalgar, Bruce (Bobbi) Brock, of Brown County; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Martha loved spending time with her family and friends. She always called and checked on everyone. She especially loved it when everyone was together for holidays and family gatherings. She loved making things for her family and was always there to make or alter a dress or suit for anyone getting married, going to a dance or prom or any occasion. She was part of the Nimble Thimble Quilt Club in Franklin where she participated in quilting activities including for the benefit of the less fortunate. She and her late husband spent many hours making food and delivering lap quilts to veterans. She donated countless quilts to charities and fundraisers. During the Pandemic Martha and Marcia sewed thousands of masks to keep people safe. She loved going on quilting shop hops. She won several blue ribbons and championships for her quilting at both the Johnson County and Brown County fairs. She was a member of the Franklin Indiana American Legion and the Order of the Eastern Stars. She will be missed by many.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00, noon, Monday, October 21, at the "Who So Ever Will" Community Church in Edinburgh. The funeral service will be at the church at noon. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh. Timothy Ray Bell, 64, of Columbus, passed away October 1, 2024. He was born June 14, 1960. He is survived by his daughter, Sabrina Gray, of Columbus; and son, Dylon Ceska, of Florida. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.
 Nicholas Eugene Whetstine, 71, of Morgantown, passed away September 29, 2024. He was born May 4, 1953 in Franklin, Indiana to the late Charles Whetstine and Helen Jeanette Whetstine Richardson. He is survived by his sons, Heath (Pam) Whetstine, of Nineveh, Matt (Tonie) Whetstine, of Franklin; daughters, Nichole (Phillip) Haddock, of Fruitdale, and Sophia (Marty) Emerson, of Edinburgh; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Dough (Barbara) Whetstine, of Franklin; and step-mother, Elizebeth Whetstine. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Whetstine; son, Jason Whetstine; and sister, Scarlet Whetstine. He was employed by the Indiana State Highway Department for many years. He is dearly loved by his family and friends and he will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.
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