Obituaries

Jan 29, 2018

Donald F. Tolbert, 87, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:50 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018, at his residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.  Rev. Jim Fuston will officiate.  Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service on...

Jan 29, 2018

Elizabeth McCauley, 77, daughter of Leroy and Louisa Ashton, passed away January 29, 2018.  She is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Mark and Dawn; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  In accordance with Elizabeth's wishes, no services are planned.

Jan 28, 2018

Jesse D. James, 88, of North Vernon, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Greensburg.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.  Rev. Butch Wooddell will officiate.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time...

Jan 25, 2018

Don James Ogez, 53, of North Vernon, passed at 8:54 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at his residence.

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born June 1, 1964, in Greensburg, Don was the son of...

Jan 22, 2018

Dorothy "Dottie" Lee (Davis) Acton, 90, was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend.  She went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:40 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital.  She was a true servant of God and was devoted to her church which she attended when she was able.

Jan 21, 2018

Carlos Holder, 59, of North Vernon, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Born August 29, 1958, in Monticello, KY, Carlos was the son of Jess and Allene...

Jan 17, 2018

William "Doug" Leach, 73, of North Vernon, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Schneck Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service.  Rev. Richard Burcham will officiate.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the funeral home from 4:00...

Jan 10, 2018

Carolyn Marie (Miller) Doxsee, 70, was a devoted and loving wife, mother and community member. She lived her life fully and completely for others and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. A true servant of God, she always reached out to those who needed a helping hand.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted...

Jan 9, 2018

Deborah J. Taylor, 64, of Hudson, KY passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Hardin County Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, January 12, 2018, at Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.  Rev. Ricky Persons...

Jan 7, 2018

Johnie S. Walters, 66, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at his residence.

No services are being held.  Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with arrangements.

Born June 1, 1951, in Shirley, IN, Johnie was the son of the late Lawrence and Sylvia (Wilson) Walters.  He...

Jan 4, 2018

Joyce Cox, 74, of Elizabethtown, passed away at 4:57 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at her residence.

No services will be held.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service.

Born February 19, 1943, in Adair City, KY, Joyce was the daughter of Elzie and Lola Caldwell Pike.  She married John Cox...

Jan 2, 2018

Gertrude "Trudy" Joan (Buck) Calli joined our Lord in heaven at 10:25 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Carmel Care Health and Living Community.

Born March 1, 1935, in Pontiac, Illinois, she was the only child of Walter and Mildred (Curry) Buck, who loved her deeply and dearly.

Trudy was a 1953 graduate of...

Jan 2, 2018

Edith Stone, 74, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Premier Health Care.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service.

Born January 13, 1943, in Pikeville, KY, Edith was the daughter of the late Mallie...

Dec 31, 2017

Evelyn Theresa Elsner, 83, of North Vernon, IN entered her eternal joy in heaven on Sunday, December 31st, 2017.  She was born on August 25th 1934 in Oldenburg, IN to Joseph and Rose (Werner) Hartman.  She married Oscar A. Elsner on February 23, 1957 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg, IN.

Survivors include her husband, as...

Dec 30, 2017

Robert D. Jones, 59, of Scipio passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial & military graveside rites will be at Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of...

Dec 24, 2017

Edward Young, 76, of North Vernon passed away at 6:28 PM on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Schneck Medical Center.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Rev. Damon Marling...

Dec 23, 2017

Dr. Frank B. Miller, MD, was born May 17, 1944 in North Vernon, IN and entered into eternal life with his Heavenly Father on December 23, 2017.

Along with his parents, Don and Mary Hope Miller, he is preceded in death by his sister-in-law Judy Miller.

He is survived by his life-long partner, Pat Hunt,...

Dec 17, 2017

Paul Wilfred Randall, 87, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2017.

A funeral service will be held at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.  Rev. Marvin Sweet will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home on...

Dec 14, 2017

Raymond M. Sauber, 63, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:09 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at his residence.

No services are planned.  Arrangements were entrusted into the care of Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born November 1, 1954 in Columbia Heights, MN, Raymond was the son of the late Raymond and Laura Mabley...

Dec 9, 2017

John Paul Ackerman, 37, of Midland, TX, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Midland Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service.  Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

Born...