Obituaries

Aug 12, 2016

Elizabeth Ann "Susie" Pelkey, 83, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Jennings Healthcare Center.

Born November 4, 1932, in Terre Haute, Susie was the daughter of Jalma and Lela (Cline) Jones. She moved to North Vernon after marrying Don Pelkey on June 14, 1953. He survives.

Mrs....

Aug 10, 2016

Arthur E. Anderson, 90, of North Vernon, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Tom Mattingly will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of...

Aug 8, 2016

George Franklin Yeager, Sr., 88, of Butlerville, passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2016.

Born August 18, 1927, in rural Shelby County, George was the son of Ernest Frederick Yeager and Mildred Margaret Williams Yeager.

George grew up and went to Zenas School in Jennings County. He joined the United States Army...

Jul 27, 2016

Bettie L. Russell, 73, of North Vernon, passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Schneck Medical Center.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bishop Doyle Meyers will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until...

Jul 26, 2016

Helen Everroad Coldiron, 84, of North Vernon, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at her residence.

Born April 19, 1932, in Jennings County, Helen was the daughter of the late George and Muriel (Detraz) Horstman.

Helen retired from Cosco, where she was employed as a press operator. She enjoyed gardening and...

Jul 24, 2016

Janice Lee Avila, 58, of Centerville, IN, passed away at 10:46 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

Born April 27, 1958, in Seymour, Janice was the daughter of Emery Westover and Lillian (Swindall) Goldman. She married Ernest Avila, and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her mother, Lillian Goldman...

Jul 20, 2016

Billie Sue Ogden, 82 of North Vernon passed away at 11:45 pm on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Jennings Healthcare Center.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Services in North Vernon with Rev. Colleen Malone officiating. A gathering of family and friends will take...

Jul 15, 2016

Kenneth Rodney Jones, 62, of Butlerville, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016, at Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville, IN.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Care has been entrusted to Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born October 20, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, Kenneth was the son...

Jul 15, 2016

Derlin Eugene Branson, 62, of North Vernon passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016 at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Services in North Vernon. Cremation will follow.

Born October 28, 1953 in Roane County, TN,...

Jul 7, 2016

Peggy Ann Peck, 69, of North Vernon, died at her home surrounded by her loving family at 12:35 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Cremation has been planned.  A funeral mass will be conducted at St. Mary's Catholic Church at a later date.  Arrangements are in the care of Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born...

Jul 5, 2016

Eddie Eugene Hibbs, 62, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Trinity Full Gospel Church in North Vernon. Rev. Robert Johnson and Rev. Terry Branum will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m....

Jun 29, 2016

John K. Wager, 85, of Commiskey passed away at 8:33 AM Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at First Church of God in Commiskey, IN.  A fellowship dinner will follow the service.  Please bring a dish.  Contact Sherri Wager...

Jun 29, 2016

Bessie M. Speer, 72, of Butlerville passed away at 8:35 AM Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at The Waters of Clifty in Madison.

A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, July 2, 2016, at 7:00 PM at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Tom Mattingly will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until the time...

Jun 27, 2016

Leah L. Miller, 71, of Vernon, passed away at 3:28 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN.

A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service in North Vernon.  Rev. Troy Green will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m....

Jun 21, 2016

Anthony  W. "Tony" Hamilton, 57, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:28 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service in North Vernon.  Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. ...

Jun 14, 2016

Bettie Jean Eckels, 88, of North Vernon, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no service.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born November 30, 1927, in Indianapolis, Bettie was the daughter of the late...

Jun 7, 2016

Stephen J. McMullen, 51, of North Vernon passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his home.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no service.

Born June 9, 1964, in Cincinnati, OH Stephen was the son of Jerald and Cheryl Hastings McMullen.

He graduated from Jennings County High School in 1982. He...

Jun 7, 2016

Roger D. Greer, 75, of Maggie Valley, N.C. passed away at 2:45 AM Tuesday, June 07, 2016, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, June 10, 2016, at Bethel Baptist Church. Brother Ricky Persons will officiate. Inurnment will follow in Vernon Cemetery next...

May 30, 2016

Arnold Dean Hendrix, Sr., 63, of Commiskey, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, at his residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Coffee Creek Christian Church in Paris Crossing. The Rev. Will Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Coffee Creek Christian Church Cemetery.

Born...

May 27, 2016

Virginia Helen Clendenning, 101, of Bloomington passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Meadowood Health Pavilion in Bloomington.

Memorial service:   Thursday, June 30, 11 am, Unitarian Universalist Church at 2102 North Fee Lane, Bloomington, Rev. Mary Ann Macklin and Rev. Douglas Wadkins officiating.  Interment service to follow at 3 pm at Vernon, Indiana cemetery.

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