Obituaries

Feb 28, 2025

Wanda K. Dewar, 78, North Vernon, passed way at 1:38 a.m., on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Dezmien Williams will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will...

Feb 18, 2025

James "Jim" A. Breidenbaugh, 78, of Butlerville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Born June 10, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Wilma (Stamm) Breidenbaugh. He married the love of his life, Yolanda (Ott), on June 19, 1971. They enjoyed 53 years of loving marriage.

Jim was...

Feb 2, 2025

Andrew J. "Ewzzy" Rayburn, 38, of Indianapolis, formerly of North Vernon, passed away at 8:44 AM on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service, 115 S. State Street North Vernon, IN.  Visitation...

Jan 30, 2025

Tracy Thompson passed away peacefully at home at 3:16 AM on January 30, 2025, at the age of 65. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his wife, Amy, and his children.

He was born on August 16, 1959, in Seymour, the son of Charles and Erma Massey Thompson. He married Amy Gwin on May 30,...

Jan 24, 2025

Virginia L. (Ashby) Vincent, 90, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:45 a.m., on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Majestic Care.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Major Mike McKee will officiate. Burial will be in the Rush Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jan 22, 2025

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia "Patty" Ann Cook on January 22, 2025, at the age of 78. Patty was born on February 9, 1946, in Seymour, IN, to Gene and Christena (Wiley) Biehle. Patty met the love of her life and...

Jan 19, 2025

Sharon Lucille South, 80, of North Vernon passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Born on August 24, 1944, in Columbus, Sharon was...

Jan 14, 2025

Maxine Chapman, 93, formerly of North Vernon, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the home of her son in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Charles C. Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Jan 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" A. Dorsett III, of North Vernon, passed away on January 11, 2025. Bob was born to Robert Dorsett II and Eleanor Dorsett on August 2, 1950, who both predeceased him.

Bob leaves behind a large and loving family. He is survived by his children Robert Dorsett, Richard Dorsett, Marc (Misti) Dorsett, Boone (Kara) Dorsett, Hannah...

Jan 7, 2025

Rex Covell Gilbert, 86, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:49 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Autumn Trace.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Vernon Cemetery. Rev. Andrew Sommers will officiate. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service is entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on October...

Jan 6, 2025

Celebration of Life:

Nadine "Cheryl" Shepherd, 80, of North Vernon, IN, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on June 1, 1944, in Nebraska, IN, Cheryl was the beloved daughter of Della Mae (Mercer) and Harry Beach.

A celebration of Cheryl's life will be held on Sunday, January 12,...

Jan 5, 2025

Bobby D. Hall, 84, of North Vernon passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2025.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 4 -8:00 PM at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Services in North Vernon.

Bobby was born on June 5, 1940 to Dewey and Martha Hall of Salem, IN....

Jan 3, 2025

Layton Joseph Kirchner, infant, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Schneck Hospital in Seymour.

There will be a private graveside service held with Deacon Larry French officiating, at the St. Mary's Cemetery. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Born on January 3, 2025, in Seymour, Layton...

Jan 2, 2025

Cecilia Darlene Hicks, 77, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:18 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Autumn Trace in North Vernon.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m....

Jan 1, 2025

Berniece Ann Campfield, 74, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:22 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Joel Willis will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00...

Dec 27, 2024

Steven D. Hardwick, 75, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Seymour Crossing.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Mark Sorels will officiate. Burial will be in the Hayden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Dec 27, 2024

Judith Kay Gold, 85, of Linton formerly of North Vernon, passed away at 6:43 p.m., on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, IN.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Deacon Larry French will officiate. Burial will be in...

Dec 26, 2024

Lori Ann Eder, 64, of North Vernon, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until...

Dec 21, 2024

Jason Earl Wilson, 58, of North Vernon, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Jamie Jessie will officiate. Burial will be in the Scipio Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the...

Dec 21, 2024

William Campbell, 80, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Decemeber 27, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Deacon Larry French will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00...