Obituaries

May 15, 2023

Marjorie Sue Miller McBride, 100, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2023.

Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. McBride, the loving mother of Linda, Mary Susan, Robert (Mariclare), Dennis (Eileen), and Marjorie (Frank) Mejia and treasured grandmother of Melissa (Mitchell), Katie, Bob, Amy, Tom, and Zoe.

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May 14, 2023

Mary Covington Peters, 85, of Deputy, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Mr. Lambert Greer will be officiating. Burial will be in the Dupont Cemetery. Visitation...

May 9, 2023

Douglas E. Holman, 61, of Scottsburg, passed away at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at home.

There will be a graveside service with a Masonic service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Vernon Cemetery. Rev. Bruce Stephenson and Rev. Roger Carr will officiate. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with...

May 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Alice Cosby, a kind and loving woman who touched the lives of everyone she met. Norma passed away peacefully at 7:03 p.m., on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Covered Bridge in Seymour, Indiana, surrounded by her family. She was 91 years old.

Norma was born...

May 8, 2023

Brian Scott Simmons, 51, of Vernon, passed away unexpectedly at 10:50 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Larry French and Rev. Mitch Harrel will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation...

May 2, 2023

Gaston J. Broussard, 59, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Heritage House of Greensburg.

There will be no services at this time. In honoring Gaston's wishes, cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on May 2, 1964, in Okaloosa,...

May 2, 2023

Eleanor K. Eaken, 73, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Waters of Clifty in Madison.

A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Lewis Wright will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until...

Apr 21, 2023

Florence "Bug" Snodderly, 65, of North Vernon passed away at 9:43 A.M. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Majestic Care.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Mike Seaney will officiate. Burial will be in Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Apr 15, 2023

Robert Malcomb Branham, 83, of North Vernon, passed away with family at 5:33 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Jennings Emergency Room in North Vernon.

He was born at home on May 6, 1939, son of Arthur Hugh Branham and Myra Faye (Malcomb) Branham.  He married Catherine Marie Megel on September 12, 1970 at...

Apr 9, 2023

Roita Marie (Eaken) Pettinger, 75, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis after a long illness.

A funeral mass will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Apr 7, 2023

Terry L. Malone Jr., 39, of Vernon, passed away at 1:58 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Columbus Regional Hospital.

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

Born on March 21, 1984, in Seymour, Terry was the loving son of...

Apr 2, 2023

Bernard D. Addleman, age 85 of Dupont, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 2nd with his family by his side.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Leon Turner and Rev. Tom Fellows will officiate. Burial will...

Mar 29, 2023

Cindy L. Waltermire, 63, of Butlerville, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Columbus Regional Hospital.

There will be a graveside service held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Vernon Cemetery. Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

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Mar 19, 2023

Dennis Wayne Day, 67, of North Vernon, passed away on March 19, 2023, at his home.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. Larry French will officiate. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremations are entrusted with the arrangement.

Born on May 1, 1955, in Seymour, Dennis...

Mar 15, 2023

Katherine C. Whitaker, 73, of Butlerville, passed away at 8:43 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Majestic Care of North Vernon.

A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Joshua Haugen will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Mar 14, 2023

Charles David Lain, 58, of Columbus, passed away 8:23 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Columbus.

A memorial service will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Lori Martin will officiate. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until the start of the service.

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Mar 14, 2023

Kathy J. Wallace, 78, of Lexington, passed away at 6:39 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at home.

There will be no services at this time. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on July 22, 1944, of Cincinnati, OH, Kathy was the loving daughter of John M....

Mar 6, 2023

Betty Lou Land, 91, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Ron Bridgewater will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00...

Feb 27, 2023

William Jefferson "Jeff" Inman, 74, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:00 a.m., on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Autumn Trace Assisted Living.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery....

Feb 22, 2023

Joseph Christopher Hanna, 57, of North Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Joe's wishes were to not have a funeral or services, but to have a celebration of life where all could gather and share memories, stories, laughs, and good food. His celebration of life will be held at...