Obituaries

Apr 6, 2026

Charles Eugene Caudill, of North Vernon, passed on to his heavenly home on April 6, 2026, being 94 years and 30 days old. He was born on March 7, 1932, in Gander, Kentucky (now known as Carcassonne), the youngest child of Hendricks D. and Anna (Dixon) Caudill.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 am on Monday, April 13, 2026,...

Apr 6, 2026

Curtis L. Asher, 64, of North Vernon passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home.A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Vernon Cemetery. Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.Born in Columbus on November 9, 1961, Curtis was the son of Verl and Betty...

Apr 4, 2026

Kelly J. Davis, 57, of Butlerville passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Columbus Regional HospitalA visitation will be held at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.Born December 12, 1968, in Lawrenceburg, Kelly was the son of James E. and Janet C. Westerman Davis. He married Julia Lovegrove...

Apr 2, 2026

Robert J. Hoyt, 87, of Camden, OH, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 2, 2026. He was born in Jennings County on February 11, 1939, to James and Mary (Tatum) Hoyt. He married Carolyn Sue Comingore on June 5, 1960, and she precedes him in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 11,...

Apr 2, 2026

Paul F. Hicks, 83, of North Vernon went home to his Lord and Savior at 1:26 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2026, surrounded by family at Autumn Trace Assisted Living.A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Damon Spurgeon will officiate. Visitation will be from...

Apr 1, 2026

Scotty Wayne Heath, 65, of North Vernon passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at his home.A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.Born on June 16, 1960, in Greensburg, Scotty was the son...

Mar 31, 2026

Dominic Pio Gasper, 1, passed away on March 31, 2026. Dominic was born in Michigan City, Indiana on March 8, 2025. He was adopted at birth by David and Jessica Gasper. At birth, Dominic struggled through major health problems, but through the intercession of Saints Dominic, Philip Neri, Padre Pio, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the Lord's healing hand Dominic...

Mar 29, 2026

Maredia A. Wickens, 80, of North Vernon passed away at 5:50 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at St. Vincent - Jennings Hospital.A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Fr. Chris Craig will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. A Rosary Service will be...

Mar 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth E. Talkington, 79, of Scipio, Indiana, who left us on March 27, 2026. Ruth was born on January 21, 1947, in Decatur County. After graduating from Columbus High School in 1965, where she was a member of the bowling team, she made a loving home for her family...

Mar 24, 2026

William John Partington III, known fondly as Bill, passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 14, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana, Bill grew up in the Anderson and Alexandria areas, where he made a name for himself as a talented athlete. He graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School in 1965, earning letters in track,...

Mar 16, 2026

Roxanne Kipper, 52, of North Vernon passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital.Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026, at The Barn at Willow Lake Event Center. Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.Born October...

Mar 11, 2026

Joe Thomas Linscott, 81, of Sebastian, FL passed away on March 11, 2026.

He was born November 17, 1944 in North Vernon, IN to the late Squire and Thelma Linscott.

Mr. Linscott was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Vulcan during the Vietnam War.

He leaves his memories to be cherished by his children,...

Mar 9, 2026

Jerry D. Genda, 83, of North Vernon passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital.

A Rosary Service will be held at 3:30 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation will follow from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00...

Mar 8, 2026

Sherry E. Smallwood, 78, of Columbus, Indiana, and formerly of North Vernon, passed away on March 8, 2026, at Silver Oaks Health Campus. Born on February 13, 1948, in Scottsburg, Sherry was the beloved daughter of Howard and Nina Aldridge. She married her partner in life, Robert Smallwood, on September 13, 1974, who sadly passed away at the end of...

Feb 26, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce that Ruth E. Hopkins, 86, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Our Hospice of Columbus, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on July 28, 1939, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Adam and Rebecca (Huff) Colwell. On September 14, 1976, she married Earl Hopkins. Ruth was a member of Lord's Chapel...

Feb 16, 2026

Ronald Alan Land, 71, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on February 16, 2025.A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Joe Land will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM unil the time of the service. Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Vernon...

Feb 13, 2026

Brian E. Vermillion, 57, of Hope, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 13, 2026, following a battle with a rare form of cancer.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Nebraska Church of God. Rev. Ben Helton will officiate. Burial with Military Rites will...

Feb 10, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marvin Eddie Louden, 66, of North Vernon, who departed this life on February 10, 2026. Born on October 21, 1959, in El Paso, Texas, Marvin lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and a passion for the outdoors.

Eddie served honorably...

Feb 5, 2026

Sharon K. Meyer, age 81, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, at The Belmont. Born on March 6, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, Sharon was the cherished daughter of the late Harvey and Katie Barnsfather Kinman. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...

Feb 1, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Kay Glover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life on February 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on August 25, 1945, in North Vernon, Indiana, Sylvia was a dedicated professional, working in medical records at St. Vincent - Jennings Hospital for many...