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We are a locally owned and operated funeral service provider. We also offer casket and monument sales at deeply discounted prices.

Our goal is to provide funeral services at a lower cost than traditional funeral homes without compromising quality.

10/24/2026

George Thomas “Tom” Downs, 75, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on October 22, 2026.

Born on November 27, 1950, in Franklin, Indiana, Tom was the son of the late George Franklin and Maxine (Smith) Downs. On June 16, 1979, he married the love of his life, Sharon Lee (Albert) Downs, in Kentucky. Together, they shared more than 47 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family, and countless memories.

Tom loved Jesus, cherished his family, and was proud of his country. He had a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, long rides with Sharon, fishing, boating, fi****ms, and good music. He was also a master craftsman when it came to carpentry, gifted with the ability to fix just about anything. If something was broken, Tom was the man you wanted around. Whether he was working with his hands, out on the open road, spending time on the water, enjoying his favorite music, or simply being with the people he loved, Tom knew how to appreciate the things that made life meaningful. Above all, his love for Jesus and his family were central to who he was.

Tom’s memory will live on through the many lives he touched, the skills and knowledge he shared, and the generations of family who will carry his legacy forward.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon; his son, Curtis (Tina) Fish, of Columbus; and his daughter, Cynthia (Randall) Burton, of Columbus. He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Eric (Courtney) Burton, of Columbus; Craig (Courtney) Burton, of Hope; Courtney (Austin) Fisher, of Columbus; Will Kinman, of Columbus; Jonathan (Ashton) Hibbs, of Columbus; and Thomas Brockman, of Columbus. His legacy continues through his nine great-grandchildren: Elayna, Calissa, Morgan, Lauren, Barron, Aubrey, Lexi, Owen, and Ava.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Bills.

A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Randall Burton at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Northview Church, 7230 N. 250 W., Columbus, Indiana 47201. Public visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care in Edinburgh, Indiana.

10/14/2026

Autumn Michelle Goff, 55, of Edinburgh, passed away October 9, 2026. She was born April 23, 1971, in Columbus, Indiana, to the Glen and Carolyn (Giles) Wade, and they survive. She married Donnie Gofff, who preceded her in death. Other survivors include her sons Dillon (Samantha) Goff, Anchorage, Alaska and Donnie Goff Jr., of Edinburgh; daughters Rebekah Goff, of Edinburgh and Rachel Goff, of Edinburgh; brothers, Troy Wade, of Shelbyville, Scott (Hope) Wade, Shane (Angela) Wade, of Columbus, and John (Anne) Wade, of California; and eleven beloved grandchildren. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. Autumn will be greatly missed as she was greatly loved by all who knew her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

10/10/2026

Dale Edward Haley, age 59, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Dale was born in Greensburg, Indiana, on December 10, 1966, to Harold Haley Sr. and Phyllis Haley. On March 20, 1993, he married the love of his life, Katrina (Welsh) Haley, with whom he built a vibrant family and a life filled with laughter and devotion.

For over 30 years, Dale dedicated his career to nursing, caring for others with steady hands and a compassionate heart. Outside of work, he was a passionate sports fan who bled gold and black for Purdue Boilermakers basketball and lived for NASCAR race days, where Dale Earnhardt was always his all-time favorite driver.

Known for his stubbornness, hardheaded nature, and playful sense of humor, Dale loved to joke around and bring joy to those around him. Above all else, he possessed an undying, deep love for his family—his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and his beloved fur baby, Scout.

Dale is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Katrina Haley; his five children: Jamie (Lacey) Haley, Shawn (Courtney) Haley, Kylie Haley, Lizzy (Bud) Dugan, and Travis (Kaitlynn) Haley; several cherished grandchildren; his stepmother, Mary Haley; his siblings: David Haley, Kenny (Addee) Haley, Tonya (Luke) Eisert, Mark (April) Haley, Randy (Stephanie) Haley, and Cory (Jerica) Haley; his brothers-in-law: Keith (Leslie) Welsh, Kevin Welsh, and Kelly Welsh; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Haley; his father, Harold Haley Sr.; his sister, Tammy Haley; his granddaughter, Tabitha Haley; and his grandparents.
Service & Event Information

Family Gathering: The family invites friends and loved ones to join them for a get-together at the Park at Heritage Heights on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.
Memorial Service: Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Who So Ever Will Community Church in Edinburgh, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh, Indiana.

10/07/2026

Anthony "Wayne" Gibson, age 57, passed away on October 5, 2026, after a courageous fight with cancer. Born on April 14, 1969, Wayne was a jack of all trades and worked most of his life as a roofer and HVAC technician. Wayne was truly Wayne-of-a-Kind. He loved his family, good music, camping, fishing, and anything Harley-Davidson. If you knew Wayne, you knew he had an opinion, a story, some advice, and usually an answer for just about everything. As he always said, "Have a question? Ask Wayne. He has an answer." Wayne's journey with cancer gave him a different outlook on life. He came to appreciate what mattered most: faith, family, and the time we are given. Wayne made the decision to follow the Lord, and once he turned to the Lord, he found peace, along with a new meaning and purpose in his life. Cancer may have taken much from Wayne, but through his journey, he found something greater: his faith in God. Wayne faced the final chapter of his life surrounded by people who loved him. Along the way, he reminded us that life isn't measured by what we own or how busy we stay, but by the time we give, the memories we make, the laughter we share, and the people beside us when life gets hard. Those closest to Wayne will remember the little things most: his sayings, his stubbornness, his sense of humor, the conversations, the music, the laughter, and those ordinary moments that didn't seem important at the time but mean everything now. He leaves behind his children, Stephanie Joanne Gibson (Joseph Prather), Stephen Wayne Gibson (Whitney Gibson), and April Dawn Ellington; his grandchildren, Destanie Collins, Devyn Collins, Alyssa Ellington, Wyatt Ellington, and Xackery Gibson; his sisters, Ramona Sheppard (John Sheppard) and Melissa Collins (Kenny Collins); and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, family members, and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Gibson; daughter, Melinda Gibson; mother, Juanita Pelston; father, Calvin Burns; mother-in-law, Linda Hubbard; father-in-law, Rick Hubbard; brother, Michael Burns; and sister, Debbie Burns. Wayne's family will miss his presence, but more than anything, we are thankful for the life we shared with him and the memories he left behind. We also find comfort in knowing that before Wayne left this world, he knew where he was going. So tell the stories, laugh at the memories, turn up the music, and when you hear a Harley coming down the road, think of Wayne. And, as Wayne would say: Have a Waynetastic day. Visitation will be held Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Community Church of Brownstown, 117 W. Tanner Street, Brownstown, Indiana 47220. A funeral service will begin at the church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to offer support may make a contribution to the family to assist with final expenses.

09/23/2026

Robert Hebestreit, 82, of Edinburgh, went to be with the Lord September 21, 2026, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born July 1, 1944, in Woodbury, Tennessee, to the late Nora Prater and Robert Hebestreit. He was raised by his grandmother, Jimmie Prater. Robert married Rita Gail (Bland) Hebestreit, on June 28, 1996, and she survives. He is also survived by his sons, Randy (Sherrie) Hebestreit and Rob (Melissa) Hebestreit; daughters, Kat (Derek) Switzer and Jeannie (Martin) Fallon; grandchildren, Jared, Derek, Mason, Cody, Lindsey, Dillon, Cheyenne, Abby, Megan, Sarah, Natalie, Nathan, Lily, Gavin, Stephen, Alaina, Grant, Ben, and Lukie; great grandchildren, Brennon, Camden, Kadance, Marcilene, Haisley, Averyn, Noah, Eli, (and one on the way); and brothers, Norman St. John, and Gary (Marian) St. John. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce St. John; and brothers, Tommy St. John, and Timmy St. John. Bob enjoyed spending time with family and his dogs, “garage saling”, camping, Nascar, going to church, shopping, and gardening. Bob was a member of Revival Full Gospel Tabernacle. He retired from NSK Corp., Cummins Engine Co., and Arvins. He served in the U.S. Navy. Bob will be missed by all those who knew him. Pastor Eli Johnson will officiate a funeral service at 12:00, Noon, Friday, September 25, 2026, at Revival Full Gospel Tabernacle, located at 4474 E. 550 N in Clifford, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until the service at the church. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

09/14/2026

Cathy Jean Colburn, 71, of Edinburgh, passed away September 12, 2026. She was born October 21, 1954, in Scottsville, Kentucky, to the late James L. Meador and Margaret (Saylor) Meador. She was married to Randy Colburn, who preceded her in death on March 28, 2019. Cathy is survived by her loving family, including her daughters, Stephanie (John) Tasca, of Columbus, Brenda (Troy) Thompson, of Columbus, and Brandy (Russell) White, of Edinburgh; son, Randy Colburn, of Edinburgh; grandchildren, Jacob and Joseph Burch, Terry and Joshua Evans, Jamie Waggoner, Sarah White, and Zaiden Voorheis; and one great grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her grandson Derrick White, and her brother Larry E. Meador. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

09/02/2026

Thomas Earl Smith, 68, of Columbus, Indiana, died Friday, August 21, 2026, of kidney failure at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 19, 1957 in Detroit, MI to Kenneth and Virginia (Carney) Smith.

On December 27, 1980, he married Beverly Lee Pijut at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Birmingham, Michigan.

Thomas earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Detroit and later a master’s degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was a gifted engineer who worked on advanced projects for several companies, including Northrop Defense Systems, Texas Instruments and Accurate Technologies, Inc.

The most important thing in his life was his faith. He earnestly desired to share Jesus Christ with others to the very end.

He was a loving father who enjoyed working side by side with his family—fixing cars and boats, building a house, and making circuit boards. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and exploring the forest.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; his sons, Christopher Smith of Euless, TX, David (Laura) Smith of Commerce Township, MI, and Daniel (Lindie) Smith of Columbus, IN; and eleven grandchildren, Elijah, Emerson, Benjamin, Judah, Isaac, Hannah, Nathan, Clayton, Tyler, Stephanie, and Skylan; as well as eleven siblings: Jim, Kathy, Patty, Lucy, Susy, Mary, Judy, Gerry, Matthew Peter and Marty.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sibling in infancy, and one granddaughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Care Net Pregnancy Center of Berkley/Detroit, carenetberkleydetroit.org.

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:38–39

A private family service will be held at a later date.

07/30/2026

Willow Rayne Crawford, 13, of Edinburgh, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was born June
19, 2013, in Indianapolis.

Willow made her home with her grandparents, Rocky and Rebecca Hodges, who lovingly raised and cared for her. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Romans; great-grandmother, Phyllis Weesner of Marion; brothers, Michael D. Crawford and Chase L. Crawford, both of Edinburgh; Uncle Donald (Melissa) Sizemore of Marion; Aunt Heather Lents of Indianapolis; Aunt Heather (Matt) Wharff of Iowa; Aunt Stacie (Ryan) Young of Iowa; Aunt Erin Marie Lutz of Indianapolis; Uncle Jeremiah Rimer of Indianapolis; Dylan (Britt) Hodges of Ft. Wayne, Justin Kinser of Indianapolis; and cousins, Ella Sizemore, Danielle Sizemore, Jerrett Weesner, Heather Lents, Christopher Lents, Travis (Morgan Richards) Cunningham, Alexandra Cunningham, Meagan (Josh Feuerstein, Richard (Dawn) Weesner, Brooke Weesner, Jordan Weesner, Kenna Terrell, Katie Weesner, Victor Gray, Autumn (Jesse Lay) Lutz, Allison Asbury, Jaxson Holifield, Lilly Lay, Alaina Lay, Jeremiah Rimer, Madison Asbury, Cerenda Wharff of Iowa, Mathea Wharff of Iowa, Waleila Wharff, Brett Hancock, Adam Hancock, and Jason Hancock, Jessica (AJ) Gunaino, Kelsey (Tyler) Carter, Mackenzie (James) Harger, Tristyn (Sean) Rennich, Severin Young, Serenity (Reed) Wolfe. Great-Uncle Tim (Mary Weesener) of Marion; Terri (Adam Terrell) Cunningham of Muncie; Nanette Weesner of Portland, Janet (Russ) Hancock of Arizona. And special thanks to Aunt Tammy and Uncle Jerry Edwards and Uncle Jim Dodd. She is preceded in death by Grandfather Tim Sizemore and Great-grandfather Russell Weesner.

Willow was a sweet and fierce young lady who packed a big punch into her thirteen years. She loved her family deeply, treasured her friendships, and brought plenty of personality and determination to the things she loved.

Athletics were a big part of Willow’s life. She began playing softball through Edinburgh Parks and Recreation when she was just six years old, and the game quickly became one of her passions. Over the years, she played two seasons with Indiana Xtreme and Edinburgh Chaos. She played softball for Edinburgh Middle School, and most recently with Lady Griz. Willow was also a cheerleader for seven years and played basketball for Edinburgh Middle School and became a member of Indiana Hustl Amburgey softball team.

Away from the ball field and gym, Willow loved being outdoors and having adventures. She enjoyed swimming and boating, horseback riding, being at the lake with her brothers Michael and Chase, cousins Ella and Dani, and taking Jeep trail rides with her grandpa. She was always ready for a little excitement and was never afraid of a theme park thrill ride. She especially loved spending time with her dog Bella.

Willow’s thirteen years were far too brief, but they were filled with family, friendships, ball games, adventures, laughter, and many memories that will remain precious to those who knew and loved her.

Her loss is also grieved by the church family at Christ Fellowship Church. Pastor Paul A. Burton will officiate Willow’s funeral service at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, in the gymnasium of the Edinburgh Community High School. Family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at the high school.

A committal service and burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

07/16/2026

Clifford Ray Lawson, 71, of Edinburgh, passed away July 15, 2026. He was born October 23, 1954, in Franklin to the late Clifford Leon and Delphia Louise (Harris) Lawson. He married Ruth Elaine (Stinson) Lawson on November 13, 1987, in Franklin, and she survives.

Clifford was a master-level concrete foreman for many years. He loved racing and watching his grandchildren play sports. His family was his passion, and he will be missed by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.

He is also survived by his sons, Jason (Christi) Lawson; Brock Willard; daughter, Paige Jones; sister, Rhoda Burton; 8 grandchildren, Tyler Despain, Hannah Emerson, Sydney Lawson, Jantzen Gravelin, Corbin Burton, Gracie Lawson, Axel Jones, and Abel Jones, and 6 great-grandchildren, Oakland, Ledger, Reese, Xander, Bryer, and Eva. He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Lawson, and sister, Rosemary Lawson.

Stephen Cox will conduct a funeral service at 12:00 p.m.(noon) on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Who So Ever Will Community Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to Ray’s funeral fund to help assist with expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh

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