Obituaries

Mar 8, 2024

The secret, dear Alice, is to surround yourself with people who make your heart smile. It's then, only then will you be in Wonderland"

-Lewis Carroll

Dreamer, she always was a dreamer…

Casey Mary Urbancic left our company on March 8th, 2024. She was a beloved partner, sister, aunt, friend, and fur baby...

Mar 5, 2024

Linda L. Lutes, 81, of North Vernon, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Majestic Care.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Zion Baptist Church. Dr. Bill Nelson will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service,...

Feb 28, 2024

Opal M. McElroy, 88, of Indianapolis formerly of North Vernon, passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2024, at the Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.

There will be a graveside service held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with...

Feb 26, 2024

David Wallace Hayes, 76, of Seymour formerly of Hardinsburg, KY, passed away at 11:33 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Autumn Trace in Seymour.

A service will be held at a later date in Kentucky. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on October 7, 1947, in...

Feb 23, 2024

James Fredrick Roberts, 82, of Scipio passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Rev. Joshua Haugen will officiate. Interment will be in Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday...

Feb 23, 2024

Elbert Howard, 55, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:39 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on March 4, 1968, in Indianapolis, Elbert was the loving son of...

Feb 23, 2024

Sue Ann Janes, 85, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:52 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on June 30, 1938, in Columbus, Sue was...

Feb 22, 2024

Donald Ray Yeager, 70, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

A private burial will be held at a later date. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on March 13, 1953, in Seymour, Donald was...

Feb 16, 2024

Billy E. Castetter, 89, of North Vernon passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Norton's Hospital in Louisville.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Vernon Cemetery. Bob Ochs and Masonic Lodge #59 will officiate.

Born January 15, 1935, in Jennings County, Billy was the...

Feb 13, 2024

Beverly A. Shepard, 80, of Dupont, passed away at 7:28 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central in Columbus.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Pastor Jacob Ross and Jacob Adcock will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Feb 13, 2024

Joseph Burgmeier, 72, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:13 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Deacon Larry French will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the...

Feb 3, 2024

Stephen A. Bailey, 66, of North Vernon, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Covered Bridge Health in Seymour.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Caleb Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation...

Feb 3, 2024

Sandra R. Callahan, 83, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:05 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Mike Hopper will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00...

Jan 28, 2024

William Joseph Baurley, 83, of North Vernon, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Seymour Crossing in Seymour.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Four Corners. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's...

Jan 24, 2024

Angel Sue Ann Petro, stillborn, of Edinburgh, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Riley Hospital Maternity Tower in Indianapolis.

There will be a visitation held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00p.m., at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial to immediately follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Angel was the loving daughter of Isaac and...

Jan 22, 2024

Mary Jo Abrell, 79, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:38 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Columbus Regional Hospital.

There will be a graveside service conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at St. Mary's Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Jan 14, 2024

Floyd Raymond Cheesebrew, 83, of North Vernon, passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at home.

No services are planned at this time. Per Floyd's wishes cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on August 19, 1940, in Jennings County, Floyd was the loving son...

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Smallwood, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away at 9:49 a.m. on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Majestic Care of North Vernon.

No Service is planned at this time. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on August 19, 1937, in Hardin County, KY., Robert was the loving son...

Dec 30, 2023

Ralph William "Bill" Branham, 89, of North Vernon, IN passed away on December 30, 2023 at Lutheran Community Home in Seymour, IN, just 16 days shy of his 90th birthday. Bill was born January 15, 1934 in Jennings County, IN to George and Lela (Greer) Branham.  On January 14, 1956, he married Pauline Hughes, from Vevay, IN.  Bill was...

Dec 29, 2023

Edward E. Donnell, 72, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Columbus Regional Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Amvets Rider Post 7 Inc. located at 715 Amvets Drive North Vernon, IN 47265. Cremation was...