Obituaries

Mar 3, 2018

Billie L. Estes, 94, of North Vernon, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at her residence.

A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.  Elders of First Christian Church of North Vernon and Rev. Ricky Persons will officiate.  Visitation will take place...

Feb 27, 2018

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of

Mr. Ross Eugene Carroll

Mr. Ross Eugene Carroll, age 85, of North Vernon, Indiana formerly of Deputy entered this life on August 30, 1932 in Mitchell, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Edward P. and Helen Guthrie Carroll. He spent his early life in...

Feb 26, 2018

Barbara Ellen Woodson, 81, of Seymour, lost a battle with leukemia and went to be with the Lord at 7:45 p.m. on February 26, 2018 at Salem Crossing in Salem, IN.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Reddington Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation...

Feb 25, 2018

Charles R. Engel, 95, of Paris Crossing, passed away at 8:25 a.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at his residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.  Rev. Damon Marling will officiate.   A military service and burial will take place at Vernon Cemetery.  Visitation...

Feb 22, 2018

William L. Schwacke, Jr., 74, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:03 a.m. on February 22, 2018, at Premier Health Care.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate.  Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from...

Feb 20, 2018

Sandra Kay Wells, 68, of Versailles, passed away at 4:32 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital.

No services are planned.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service.

Born November 23, 1949, Sandra was the daughter of the late Horace Joyner and Donna Davis.

Sandra is...

Feb 18, 2018

Rex G. Sanders, 50, of North Vernon, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service.  Rev. David Brown will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February...

Feb 14, 2018

Doris Juanita Elmore, 99, passed from this life surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in Terre Haute, IN.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.  Pastor Dana Newhouse will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018...

Feb 11, 2018

Terri Lea Johnson, 62, of Columbus, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

No services are being planned.  Arrangements were entrusted to Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born July 11, 1955, in Indianapolis, Terri was the daughter of J. Stanley Herring and Bernice Butler Herring...

Feb 7, 2018

Lloyd E. Hall, 85, of North Vernon, passed away at 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service.  Rev. Larry McIntosh will officiate.  Burial will be in Bear Creek Cemetery.  Visitation...

Feb 5, 2018

Michael L. Fleming, 67, of Vernon, passed away at 11:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2018, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.  Rev. James "Dickie" Mills will officiate.  Burial will be in Vernon Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00...

Feb 4, 2018

Mattie Spurlock, 84, of Butlerville, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at her residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Butlerville Mennonite Church.  Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate.  Burial will be in Vernon Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...

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...