Community Funeral Care

06/05/2025

Ronald E. Cooper, 81, of Greenwood, passed away June 2, 2025. He was born November 21, 1943, in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late LeRoy W. Cooper and Sarah Elizabeth (Clapp) Cooper. He married Jane Ellen (Parrish) Cooper on December 9, 1984, and she survives. He is also survived by his sons, Randy Cooper, Eric Cooper, and Perry Cameron; and his daughter, Angie Cooper. He was employed for over 30 years by Eli Lilly, retiring in 1993. Services will be 12:00, Noon, Monday, June 9, 2025, at Christ Indianapolis United Methodist Church, 8540 US Highway 31 South, Indianapolis. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until the service at the church at noon. Inurnment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.

05/27/2025

Britian Alexia Ridge, 22, of Flatrock, passed away May 21, 2025. She was born January 22, 2003, in Columbus to Ricky Roberts and Lindsay Henry Burton, and was adopted and raised by her grandmother, Tammy S. Ridge, all who survive. She is also survived by her brothers and sister, Brennah Pike, Braylon Lenkner, Brighton Ridge, Brantley England, Nicholas Robers, Ricky Roberts, and Tristen Roberts. Britian was preceded in death by her brother, Bryson Burton. Britain loved the outdoors—anything outside or around the river. She loved fishing and hunting for interesting rocks. Crafting also brought her joy. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Services will be 12:00, Noon, Friday, May 30, 2025, at Who So Ever Will Community Church. The family has requested plants to be sent in Britian’s memory in lieu of flowers. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care.

05/21/2025

Eric Allen Engelking, 34, of Columbus, passed away May 12, 2025. He was born September 25, 1990, in Indianapolis to the late Theodore Engelking and Heather Engelking Witsman, and his mother survives. He is also survived by his sister Erin (Harry) Dawson, of Morgantown, and step-father, Dale Witsman. Eric was also preceded in death by his sister, Sarah N. Engelking. Eric was a talented landscape designer who loved the outdoors and the beauty of nature. He loved his family and will be missed by everyone who knew him. A celebration of life will be held at a time and place to be announced. A celebration of life service for Eric will be held from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 p.m., on Friday, May 23, 2025, at T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T. C. Steele Road, Nashville, Indiana 47448. Memorial gifts have been suggested to https://www.indianamuseaum.org/.invest. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

05/01/2025

Rhonda A. Dunn, 71, of Columbus, passed away May 1, 2025. Private arrangements are pending at Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

05/01/2025

Mark D. Tungett, 59, of Taylorsville, passed away April 29, 2025. He was born April 12, 1966, in Franklin to the late Fenton D. and Alice (Burton) Tungett. Mark will be missed by his family and everyone who knew him. He was a powerful basketball forward player and loved watching sports of all kinds. He enjoyed fishing and all things concerning the water. He worked in the concrete business all of his life and was employed by CASE Construction for many years. He also liked to relax with family and friends, watching movies and eating good food. More than anything, Mark loved his children and his family. He is survived by his sons Brandon Tungett, of St. Louis, MO, Nickolas Tungett, of Seymour, and Marcus Tungett, of Taylorsville; brother, Fenton A. “Pee Wee” Tungett, of Shelbyville; and sister, Mary Ann (Travis) Weddle, of Edinburgh. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Stacey Tucker at 12:00, Noon, Monday, May 5, 2025, at Who So Ever Will Community Church, Edinburgh. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until the service at the church. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

04/14/2025

Karen J. Sneed, 77, of Edinburgh, passed away April 11, 2025. She was born June 2, 1947, in Salem, Indiana, to the late Hiram and Carmen (Swinford) Gabbard. She is survived by her son, Michael (Christina Chandler) Sneed, of Edinburgh; daughters, Vicki (Gary Sewell) Bryant, of Edinburgh, and Connie (David Hobbs) Allison, of Seymour, Indiana; brother, Pete Gabbard, of Columbus; sister, Candy Campbell, of Edinburgh; grandchildren, Courtney Bryant, Dakota Bryant, Taylor (Adam) Phelps, Garrett Allison, Gabriel Sneed, Brooklyn Sewell, and Brenna Craft; and great grandchildren, Aiden, Ava, and Kylenne. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Dalton Allison; and several siblings. A visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Who So Ever Will Community Church, Edinburgh. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

03/19/2025

Zachary Stiles McBride, 33, of Columbus, passed away March 14, 2025. He was born January 21, 1992, in Columbus. Zach loved to travel, he was a wanderlust and risk-taker by nature. He enjoyed boating and fishing, exploring, collecting antiques and all-around having a good time. Laughing at a good joke was one of his favorite things to do. He claimed he was a true "Mama's Boy". He loved his children, family and all of his friends endlessly. He is survived by his mother, Deborah McBride, of Columbus; fathers, Steven Allman, of Columbus and Eric Lee, of Nashville; daughters, Zepp-Lynn McBride and Madison Martini; brothers, Steven (Beth) Allman, of Elizabethtown, Justin Allman, of Columbus, Shawn McBride, of Columbus, William McBride, of New Port Richey, FL, Mason Lee, of Columbus, Tatum Lee, of Columbus, and Liam Lee, of Columbus; sisters, Britney (Gaith) Comstock, of Hope, Amber (Robbie Hiatt) Allman, of Columbus, Mackenzi Allman, of Columbus, Samantha Hobbs, of Edinburgh, Samantha Philyaw, of Columbus, and Christina Hillen, of Columbus, many nieces and nephews, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and many friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Freedom Refuge Ministries, 13150 W. Youth Camp Road, Columbus. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m., until the service at 11:00 a.m., at the church. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

03/12/2025

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01/21/2025

Nancy Kay Sharp, 72, of Franklin, passed away January 18, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 21, 1952, in Franklin, to the late Alvin R. and Violet (Vinson) Gill. She was married to Ronald Eugene Sharp, and he survives. She is also survived by her sons, James “Jim” (Stacey) Sharp, of Edinburgh, and Scott Russell, of Edinburgh; daughter, Angie (Chris) Grammer, of North Vernon; brother John (Donna) Gill, of Paducah, Kentucky; grandchildren, Sierra (David) Franks, of North Vernon, Shelby (Justin) Grammer, of North Vernon, Austin Grammer, of North Vernon, Peyton Shepler, of Liberty, Aiden Shepler, of Liberty, Addison Shepler, of Liberty, Chris Russell, of Greenwood, Natalie (Noah) Werner, of Greensburg, and Brianna Smith, of Shelbyville; and great grandchildren, Paisley Grammer, Jaxton Franks, and Mila Righthouse. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Sherrie Gill, Connie Sue Gill, and Mary Lou Gill. Nancy was employed for many years at Specialty Connectors and Lear Corporation, retiring in 2005 at the age of 62. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was also happy spending time with her family. She was interested in all things “crafts”, humorously, especially if it involved purchasing supplies in bulk. She loved the snow and collecting snowmen and Precious Moments. She will be loved and missed by all her surviving family and friends--even her special friend, dog Bailey Ann. Services will be 12:00, Noon, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Christ Fellowship Church, 125 Lind Drive, Edinburgh. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until the service at the church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

01/14/2025

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.

12/20/2024

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.

12/20/2024

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.