Obituaries

Sep 17, 2022

Rollie Manley Jr., 88, of Columbus, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones.

There will be a celebration of life held at a later date. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on December 20, 1933, in Johnson County,...

Sep 12, 2022

John Thomas Collett, 53, of Austin, passed away at 4:29 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Scott Memorial Health in Scottsburg.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Warren Lucas will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation...

Sep 11, 2022

Annabelle Mae Pickett, 87, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:17 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Our Hospice of South Central Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Bro. Ricky Persons will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Sep 9, 2022

Crystal Hayden, 41, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022, in North Vernon.

Services are private.

Born on February 24, 1981, in Columbus, Crystal was the loving daughter of William and Margaret (Walston) Glenn.

Crystal loved fishing and was avid outdoorsman. She enjoyed doing things with her...

Sep 5, 2022

Dorothy Rose Filson was born in North Vernon, Indiana on March 27, 1926.  She passed away peacefully in Santa Cruz California, at the age of 96, with her two daughters by her side, on September 5, 2022.  Dorothy will be remembered for her loving kindness.  She always put others before herself and just being in her presence made you...

Sep 5, 2022

Charles W. "Bill" Robbins, 85, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:49 p.m. on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Connie Barr will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery....

Sep 4, 2022

Gary W. Cutsinger, 63, of Scipio, passed away at 3:09 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service is in trusted with the arrangements.

Born on April 20, 1959, in Columbus, Gary...

Aug 30, 2022

Charlona Ochs Long, 84, of Columbus, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on August 30, 2022, at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

A private graveside service will be held.

Born on April 28, 1938, in Madison, Charlona was the loving daughter of Charles and Hellen (Wildey) Ochs. She was united in marriage to Joel Long...

Aug 30, 2022

Barbara Derringer, 85, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Majestic Care of North Vernon.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Dan Corbin will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Aug 28, 2022

Charles Patrick "Pat" Ward, 63, of Butlerville, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at home.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.  Rev. Mitch Harrell will officiate. Burial will be in the Butlerville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00...

Aug 24, 2022

James Bohall, 59, North Vernon, passed away at 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at home.

A celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. untill the start of the service.

Born on March 31,...

Aug 16, 2022

Marilyn R. Morrison, 83, North Vernon, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Richard Burcham will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Jul 29, 2022

Donna G. Garrett, 69, of North Vernon, passed away at 11:09 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Lawrence Goen will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation...

Jul 19, 2022

Patricia Diane "Trish" Starks Howell Colwell, 47, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel, Indiana.

There will be a celebration of life held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Cremation was chosen.

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Jul 10, 2022

Joseph Matthews, 74, of Griffith, IN, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Majestic Care of North Vernon.

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

Born on February 20, 1948, in Chicago, Ill, Joseph was the loving...

Jun 29, 2022

Anna G. Ritz, 87, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:19 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Jonathan Purkhiser and Rev. Larry Sharpe will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Jun 24, 2022

Billy Wayne Hall, 61, of North Vernon, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Gerald Caudill will officiate. Burial will be in the Bear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until...

Jun 24, 2022

Joyce Marie Koelmel, 85, of Butlerville, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Autumn Trace Assisted Living.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Risen Savior Baptist Church. Rev. Mitch Herald will officiate. Burial will be in the Butlerville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until...

Jun 23, 2022

David A. Watkins, 78, of North Vernon, passed away at 9:35 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

In keeping with the family's wishes no services will be held at this time. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born on February 28, 1944, in Pineville, Kentucky, David...

Jun 16, 2022

Thomas Joseph Gosman, 79, of Vernon, passed away at 2:09 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Michael Bean will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m....