HOPE

Clinton R. Campbell, 92, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on July 14, 1933 in Ripley County, Clinton was the son of Cyrus A. and Lola Perkins Campbell. He married Ann Campbell on July 28, 1951, and she preceded him in death on November 24, 2025.

Before retirement, Clinton worked in the factory at Cummins Engine Company.

He enjoyed farming and working, and being with his family.

Survivors include his children, Michael (Vicki) Campbell, Stephen (Leora) Campbell of Flat Rock, Jon Campbell of Hope, and Sue (Steve Collins) Campbell of Flat Rock; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Clinton was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his sister, Sarah Campbell; grandson, Todd Campbell; and great-granddaughter, Faith Campbell.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 29 at 12 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home with Brian Ebersold officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday. Burial will follow at Flat Rock Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Online condolences may be sent to the Campbell Family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.

COLUMBUS

Judith Kay Sublette, 77, of Columbus, affectionately named “Ima” by her grandson, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2025 at Silver Oaks Health Campus. Judith was born August 17, 1948 in Columbus, the daughter of Robert Roy Moore and Mary Lorene (Romine) Moore. She married Terry Joe Sublette on December 5, 1970.

Judith enjoyed spending time with her husband, daughter, grandson, and grand-dogs.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Joe Sublette; daughter, Mandy Jo (Johnny) Sublette-Collins; and grandson, Braeden Romine Collins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Moore.

Private graveside services and interment were held at Garland Brook Cemetery.

You are invited to light a candle or leave a message to the family at www.jewellrittman.com

Services were entrusted to Jewell Rittman Funeral Home.

COLUMBUS

Kathleen Merwin, 77, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

She was born February 4, 1948, in DuBois, Pennsylvania. Kathleen was raised and spent much of her life in the Buffalo, New York area before later moving to Columbus.

To those who knew her long or well, Kathleen was best known as someone who persevered in the face of adversity. She broke boundaries as the first woman to do several of the manufacturing jobs she held early in her career, often enduring mistreatment because of it. One of the first in her family to attend college, she bravely put herself through school as a single mother. Always a hard worker, she was dedicated to the later roles she held in Buffalo, which traversed healthcare, law, and education.

After settling in Columbus, she spent nearly 10 years with Thrive Alliance, where she made meaningful connections and found great purpose. Following her retirement, she gave back to her community as a foster grandparent with Columbus Christian School.

Kathleen had many passions that colored her life. She was a dedicated animal lover and found joy outdoors working in her yard. She loved lunches and thrifting with her friends and never passed up a good mystery — always trying to guess the ending. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and savoring the small moments in life.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, George and Jeannette Merwin; sisters, Sally Maxwell and Sue Merwin; brother, Danny Merwin; and son-in-law, David Mason.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Yvette Mason of Angola, New York, and Jennette Merwin (Dave DeWitt) of Columbus; grandchildren, Shawn Lyon, Hannah (Daniel) Sullivan, and Jane Mason, all of Buffalo, and Helena, Vivian, and Natalie Munger, all of Columbus; two great-granddaughters; brother, Jim (June) Merwin of Clinton, Connecticut; and sister-in-law, Michele Merwin of Amherst, New York. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Kathleen’s honor may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or Community Animal Rescue Effort.

You are invited to share a memory of Kathleen at www.Hathaway-Myers.com.

Hathaway-Myers Chapel on Pearl Street is serving the Merwin family.

HOLIDAY, FL

Brenda Sue Zapfe (Compton), age 67, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025, at AdventHealth Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She was born on August 24, 1958, in Greensburg, Indiana.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Steve Zapfe – Holiday, FL; her sons, Bill (Justa) Clark – Shelbyville, IN and Jordan (Heather) McQueen – Georgetown, TX; her siblings, Kathy (Ron) Ross – Westport, IN, Gregory Compton – Westport, IN, Mary (Trevor) Speer – Columbus, IN, Laura (David) Akemon – Lebanon, IL, and Angela (Darin) Cunningham – Westport, IN. She is also survived by her mother and father-in-law, Albert and Phyllis Zapfe; her brothers-in-law, Charles and Richard Zapfe; and sister-in-law, Jennifer Uphaus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Adrienne (Kay) Compton and her former husband, Ray L. McQueen.

Brenda had a joyful spirit and a deep love for life and family which includes her many nieces and nephews. She especially loved Disney World and Disney vacations, finding happiness in the magic and memories created there. Brenda’s dream was to always live in Florida where she made that dream come true. Her dogs were a constant source of companionship and comfort, and she cherished them deeply. She also enjoyed socializing at the local assisted living facility. In quieter moments, Brenda enjoyed gardening and crocheting, hobbies that reflected her patience, creativity, and nurturing nature.

In a final act of generosity, Brenda was an organ donor and donated her corneas, giving the gift of sight to two people in need. Her selflessness and compassion will continue to touch lives beyond her own.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date, with one service at a beach in Florida and a second service in Westport, Indiana.

The family requests that memorial donations in Brenda’s honor be made to the American Heart Association, the National Kidney Foundation, or the American Diabetes Association.

Brenda will be remembered for her kindness, her love of family, and the warmth she brought to all who knew her.

SEYMOUR

Mary Virginia Vandiver, 77 of Reddington passed away Sunday morning, December 21, 2025 at her home. She was born in Seymour on April 25, 1948 to Donald B. and Bernice B. Maschino French. She lived in the Seymour area most of her life, graduating from Seymour High School. She married Joe E. Vandiver on April 10, 1975 in Oneida, Tennessee. Mary worked at Centra Credit Union for many years, retiring in 2014. She was a very devoted, lifelong member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, going to school there through the 8th grade. She loved to paint concrete items and was a collector of concrete gnomes. She also enjoyed shopping with her best friend and sister of the heart, Lovelita Johnson, visiting Cades Cove and the ocean.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Bernice French, her husband of 40 years, Joe Vandiver, her brother, Donald “Donnie” French, her sister, Clara Imlay and her nephew, David Imlay. Surviving to cherish her memories are her daughter and son-in-law, Sherilyn and Michael Locke, her niece, Barbara (Kelly) Driskell and nephews, John (Mary) French, Randall (Betty) French, Darin French and Kevin (Gail) Imlay as well as sisters-in-law, Judy Mayes and Elizabeth Adams and Lovelita (Lity) Johnson.

Friends may visit with Mary’s family from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 and one hour prior to the service at Voss and Sons Funeral and Cremation Service, 316 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday at Voss and Sons with burial to follow at Reddington Cemetery where she will laid to rest next to her husband, Joe.

Memorials may be given in Mary’s memory to the St. Ambrose Catholic Church funeral dinner fund or to the Reddington Cemetery Mowing Fund. Please share memories and condolences at www.vossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Voss and Sons Funeral and Cremation Service in Seymour.