Obituaries

Apr 1, 2026

Scotty Wayne Heath, 65, of North Vernon passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at his home.A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.Born on June 16, 1960, in Greensburg, Scotty was the son...

Mar 29, 2026

Maredia A. Wickens, 80, of North Vernon passed away at 5:50 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at St. Vincent - Jennings Hospital.A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Fr. Chris Craig will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. A Rosary Service will be...

Mar 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth E. Talkington, 79, of Scipio, Indiana, who left us on March 27, 2026. Ruth was born on January 21, 1947, in Decatur County. After graduating from Columbus High School in 1965, where she was a member of the bowling team, she made a loving home for her family...

Mar 24, 2026

William John Partington III, known fondly as Bill, passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 14, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana, Bill grew up in the Anderson and Alexandria areas, where he made a name for himself as a talented athlete. He graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School in 1965, earning letters in track,...

Mar 16, 2026

Roxanne Kipper, 52, of North Vernon passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital.Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026, at The Barn at Willow Lake Event Center. Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.Born October...

Mar 11, 2026

Joe Thomas Linscott, 81, of Sebastian, FL passed away on March 11, 2026.

He was born November 17, 1944 in North Vernon, IN to the late Squire and Thelma Linscott.

Mr. Linscott was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Vulcan during the Vietnam War.

He leaves his memories to be cherished by his children,...

Mar 9, 2026

Jerry D. Genda, 83, of North Vernon passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital.

A Rosary Service will be held at 3:30 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation will follow from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00...

Mar 8, 2026

Sherry E. Smallwood, 78, of Columbus, Indiana, and formerly of North Vernon, passed away on March 8, 2026, at Silver Oaks Health Campus. Born on February 13, 1948, in Scottsburg, Sherry was the beloved daughter of Howard and Nina Aldridge. She married her partner in life, Robert Smallwood, on September 13, 1974, who sadly passed away at the end of...

Feb 26, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce that Ruth E. Hopkins, 86, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Our Hospice of Columbus, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on July 28, 1939, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Adam and Rebecca (Huff) Colwell. On September 14, 1976, she married Earl Hopkins. Ruth was a member of Lord's Chapel...

Feb 16, 2026

Ronald Alan Land, 71, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on February 16, 2025.A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Joe Land will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM unil the time of the service. Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Vernon...

Feb 13, 2026

Brian E. Vermillion, 57, of Hope, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 13, 2026, following a battle with a rare form of cancer.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Nebraska Church of God. Rev. Ben Helton will officiate. Burial with Military Rites will...

Feb 10, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marvin Eddie Louden, 66, of North Vernon, who departed this life on February 10, 2026. Born on October 21, 1959, in El Paso, Texas, Marvin lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and a passion for the outdoors.

Eddie served honorably...

Feb 5, 2026

Sharon K. Meyer, age 81, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, at The Belmont. Born on March 6, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, Sharon was the cherished daughter of the late Harvey and Katie Barnsfather Kinman. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...

Feb 1, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Kay Glover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life on February 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on August 25, 1945, in North Vernon, Indiana, Sylvia was a dedicated professional, working in medical records at St. Vincent - Jennings Hospital for many...

Jan 28, 2026

Jack Lee Blevins, 88, of North Vernon passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Four Corners. Fr. Chris Craig will officiate. Jack will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery. A...

Jan 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bonnie J. Atha, who left this world on January 27, 2026, at the age of 73. Bonnie was born on February 14, 1952, in Jackson County, KY.

A proud graduate of Crothersville High School, class of 1971, Bonnie dedicated over 53 years of her life to...

Jan 25, 2026

Edgar Dean Taylor, 91, of Scipio, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. He was born on July 21, 1934, in London, Kentucky.

A funeral service will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2025, at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Don Asbury will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM...

Jan 19, 2026

Barbara Allen Riddle, 73, of Butlerville passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on May 21, 1952, the daughter of Edward Allen and Vera Van Horne Mitchell in Columbus, Indiana. She married Clyde Riddle June 24, 1988.

Barbara was a proud and dedicated member...

Jan 18, 2026

John R. Hanna, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who left us on January 18, 2026, at the age of 85. John was born on October 25, 1940, in North Vernon, the son of Richard F. and Mary LaFara Hanna, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends. He married Margaret Rose Calhoun on April 30,...

Jan 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Sue Hall, who left this world on January 11, 2026, her 75th birthday. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 11, 1951, Sandra lived a life full of love, hard work, and laughter.

Sandra was a self-employed timber buyer, forging her own path in the lumber...