Obituaries

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...

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...