Obituaries

Mar 20, 2022

James "Mike" Whitehead, 67, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:57 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. The family request casual attire – Hawaiian Shirts encouraged. A private graveside...

Mar 19, 2022

Patricia G. Thompson, 84, of Scipio passed away at 12:25 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at her home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service in North Vernon.

Born in Indianapolis on April 2, 1937, Patricia was the daughter...

Mar 12, 2022

Gertrude (Anglin) Line, 89, of Winter Springs, Florida, passed away under hospice care March 12, 2022.

She was born May 29, 1932 at Kirksville, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Lula (Witt) Anglin. The family then relocated to Jennings County Indiana, where Gertrude was raised. Gertrude was a graduate of Vernon High School, Class of 1950. She...

Mar 6, 2022

Beverly A. Vogel, 81, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:07 a.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Lutheran Community Home in Seymour.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at four corners. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Feb 23, 2022

Jennifer Sue Symons, 44, of Vernon, passed away 6:35 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Our Hospice in Columbus.

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 July 15, 1977, in Columbus, Jennifer was the...

Feb 23, 2022

Donald E. Broadus, 81, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:12 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Majestic Care of North Vernon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery....

Feb 12, 2022

William D. Barnes Sr., 73, of North Vernon, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at home.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the ETC in North Vernon. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born...

Feb 10, 2022

Rosemary Ertel, 98, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:38 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the St. Vincent Jennings County Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery....

Feb 9, 2022

Agnes M. Matern, 91, North Vernon, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Wednesday, February 09, 2022, at Autumn Trace Assisted Living.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at St. Ann Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation will...

Feb 8, 2022

Thelma Ruth Ryan, 70, of North Vernon, passed away on February 8, 2022, at home.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at St. Mary's Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate.

Born on April 20, 1951, in Columbus, Thelma was the loving daughter of Joseph and Lelia (Lyle)...

Feb 6, 2022

Ann M. Matern, 82, of North Vernon, passed away at 6:55 p.m. on February 6, 2022, at home.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at St. Ann Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00...

Feb 4, 2022

Lelon O. Ramey, 89, of North Vernon passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. The family asks that all visitors please wear a mask.

Born February 23, 1932, in Eolia,...

Jan 30, 2022

John Copeland, 89, North Vernon, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at St. Vincent Jennings County Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. till the start of the service. Rev. Frank McGee...

Jan 26, 2022

Saundra Sue Aldridge, 78, of Dupont, passed away at 12:19 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. A graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at Dupont Cemetery. Rev. David Brown will...

Jan 25, 2022

Terry Neal Thomas, 78, of Fishers, IN passed away at 12:12am on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.

Born December 6, 1943 in Seymour, IN Terry was the son of Leland and Velma (Riggle) Thomas. Terry was a 1962 graduate of North Vernon High School and he attended Western Kentucky University.

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Jan 23, 2022

Beverly A. Coldiron, 63, of North Vernon, passed away at 11:24 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

A funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Della Hamilton will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will...

Jan 21, 2022

Thomas L. Byard, 64, of North Vernon passed away at 5:20 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Community South Hospital.

A funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Connie Barr will officiate. Burial will be in Westport Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jan 16, 2022

Michael Daniel Webb, 44, of Irvine, CA, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Jill McIntosh will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

Jan 11, 2022

Helen Fletcher, 87, of Commiskey, passed away at 8:13 AM on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 15th at Trinity Full Gospel Church in North Vernon with Reverends Robert Johnson and James Fletcher officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Friday...

Jan 9, 2022

Anita Vance, 92, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:43 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Jennings County Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Tea Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Philip Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in the Tea Creek Cemetery. Visitation will...