Obituaries

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...

Feb 22, 2023

Mark W. McClellan, 71, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:58 a.m., on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conduct at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, February 27, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Feb 11, 2023

Linda (Good) Miller was born on September 26, 1926 to two parents who are remembered for their authentic, devoted love for one another. This undoubtedly inspired Linda to say "yes" to a young Glenn "Flicker" Miller's proposal of marriage. At 19-years-old, she met Flicker as he was returning to the U.S. after serving as a glider pilot in all...

Feb 8, 2023

Madonna J. Harris, 81, of Scottsburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Norton's Brownsboro Hospital.

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

Born on September 27, 1941, in Indianapolis, Madonna was the loving daughter of Charles and Mary Frances (Hirt)...

Feb 3, 2023

Devin Corey Lark, 29, of Seymour, passed away on February 3, 2023, in Jennings County.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Frank McGee will officiate. Burial will be in the Hayden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m....

Feb 1, 2023

Bonnie Jo Taggart Bowser, 74, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:39 a.m. on February 1, 2023, at home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Jimmy Clemmer will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the start of the service,...

Jan 23, 2023

Marcolm W. Stiening, 56, transitioned from this life January 23, 2023. Just one day after his little brother, Derick.

To describe someone as indescribable as Marc is not an easy task. Like all people, Marc battled with inner turmoil, winning some and learning some along the way. He loved all things Civil War and was honored to...

Jan 23, 2023

Hattie Marie James, 94, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:39 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Hickory Creek at Greensburg.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Frank McGee will officiate. Burial will be held in the Butlerville Cemetery. Visitation will...

Jan 22, 2023

William ("Billy") Joseph Bloemer, 64, of North Vernon, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at his home.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church, with Father Jerry Byrd officiating and burial will be at St. Ann's Cemetery.   Visitation will be at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral...