Obituaries

Nov 18, 2024

Robert Kevin Beal, 70, of North Vernon, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday November 23rd from 2-5pm at the farm (3225 North County Rd 100 East, North Vernon Indiana). Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

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Nov 5, 2024

Mary E. Smith, 84, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Hickory Creek in Madison.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Dan Corbin will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Oct 29, 2024

Carolyn Jo Hensley, 62, of North Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her home in North Vernon.

A rosary service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024. Visitation will follow from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on April 24, 1962,...

Oct 20, 2024

Rhoda Ann Eakins, 94, of North Vernon passed away at 3:55 p.m., on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at home.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Vernon Cemetery. Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on February...

Oct 13, 2024

Burk Bosse, 73, of Columbus passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, due to health complications.

Burk was born October 28, 1950, in Hildesheim Germany to Karl and Martha Bosse. After moving to the United States, Burk completed high school and joined the United States Air Force. While serving, Burk married Gladys Pogue and started their family...

Oct 9, 2024

Robert B. Kirchner, 85, of North Vernon passed away at 1:10 A.M. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at The Belmont in Columbus.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Ann Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery. A Rosary...

Oct 7, 2024

John Leland Jameson died on October 7, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ind. He was 85 years old.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service, (115 S. State St., North Vernon, IN 47265) Deacon Larry French will officiate. A reception...

Oct 2, 2024

Bonnie Jean Speer Kelly, 94, of North Vernon passed away at 5:04 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Majestic Care.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate. Interment will be in Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Oct 2, 2024

Thomas R. "Tee Ball" Miller, 84, of North Vernon passed away at 4:46 A.M. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Covered Bridge Health Campus.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Deacon Larry French will officiate. Burial will be in Vernon Cemetery....

Sep 30, 2024

Nina Hauersperger, age 91, of North Vernon, IN, passed away peacefully at 1:50 am on  Monday, September 30, 2024, at Schneck Memorial Hospital Respite Care.

A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, at St. Joseph's/Four Corners Catholic Church.  Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Joseph's...

Sep 29, 2024

Margaret K. Lee, 100, of North Vernon passed away at 6:20 A.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, Covered Bridge Health Campus in Seymour, Indiana.

A Mass and Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will follow at the Vernon Cemetery....

Sep 14, 2024

Kathryn Annabelle Feaster, 88, of North Vernon passed away at 1:15 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at her residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Richard Burcham will officiate. Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. at South Mound Cemetery...

Sep 12, 2024

JoAnn Glasson, 93, of North Vernon, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born September 6, 1931, in Bloomington, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Noble Southern and Ruby (Hall) McQueen.

JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She liked spending time with people, interacting in...

Sep 10, 2024

Jasmine M. Scheible, 33, of Scipio, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Born on September 13, 1990, in Ganado, Arizona, Jasmine was the daughter of Darin Shelley and Carolyn (Williams) Shelley. She was a devoted wife to husband, Justin Scheible.

Jasmine loved spending time with her children, Blaise and Zander Scheible. They made many...

Sep 10, 2024

Richard Albert Wahlman, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in San Jacinto on September 10, 2024.  Richard was born on May 21, 1951 to Ronald and Mary Jo (Schumann) Wahlman. He was a proud resident of San Jacinto his whole life and a member of Graham Baptist Church.

Richard was a 1969 graduate of Jennings...

Sep 4, 2024

Thomas William Hooker, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Aiken, South Carolina.

Tom was born November 10, 1948, to Helen Stearns Hooker and Herbert William Hooker in Seymour, Indiana. He grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School. Tom had a life-long interest in aviation. He enlisted in the US...

Aug 16, 2024

Leeta Alline (Greer) Gibson, 92, of North Vernon, passed away peacefully at Keepsake Village of Columbus on Friday August 16, 2024.

Born on August 3, 1932 in Jamestown, Tennessee, Leeta was the daughter of Ira Allen and Tassie Alma (Upchurch) Greer. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother.

Leeta was...

Aug 15, 2024

Shirlie D. Wilson, of North Vernon, entered eternal rest at 12:25 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Aaron Shirley will officiate. Burial will be in the Scipio Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Aug 13, 2024

Emellou (Ison) Day, 90, of North Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Vernon Baptist Church Family Center. Rev. Don Morris will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will...

Aug 10, 2024

Shirley Byram Theriault Grayson, 99, passed away Saturday, August 10th, at 1:15 a.m., in Florida. Shirley was born July 28, 1925 in North Vernon, Indiana to Olive Smith Byram and Lester Nelson Byram.

She graduated from North Vernon High School and received a B.S. degree from Purdue University where she was a member of Delta Gamma. She...