Obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Mary K. Moorman, 95, of North Vernon, passed away at 3:37 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Columbus Regional Hospital.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Kendall Wildey will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time...

Aug 6, 2024

James Raymond Harr, 87, of North Vernon, passed away peacefully at Keepsake Village surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Born on August 11, 1936, in Evansville, James was the loving son of the late Percy and Margaret (Hosse) Harr. Devoted and loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Aug 1, 2024

Mervin Eugene Robinson, Jr., 85, of Hayden, Indiana, died on August 1, 2024.

He was born in Ballard, Anderson County, Kentucky on June 1, 1939 to Jo Newton (Stratton) and Mervin Eugene "Robbie" Robinson. Mervin – affectionately called Gene or Junior by his mother – graduated from Anderson County High School in 1957 before attending Kentucky State...

Jul 31, 2024

William "Bill" Martin, age, 71, passed away on July 31, 2024 at Belmont Health & Rehabilitation.

Born on April 24, 1953, Bill was the son of William and Mary (Skirvin) Martin. He is survived by his brothers, Tony (Kathy) Martin of Versailles and Randy (Pam) Martin of Pennsylvania.

A private family service will be held...

Jul 20, 2024

Richard Voris Wissel, 91, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:33 p.m., on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Covered Bridge Health Campus in Seymour.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Deacon Larry French will be officiating. Burial will be in the Vernon...

Jul 18, 2024

Jerry Mason Bridges, 82, of North Vernon, passed away at 4:34 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Hayden, Indiana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jul 17, 2024

Martha Irene Eden, 79, of Anderson, formerly of North Vernon, passed away at 3:21 p.m., on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Anderson.

A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Family will be officiating. Visitation will be held from...

Jul 9, 2024

Ryan Lee Johnson, 46, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Norton's Downtown Hospital in Louisville, KY.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

Ryan was born on July 20,...

Jul 2, 2024

James F. Stahl, 88, of Columbus, passed away at 8:40 a.m., on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Traditions of Columbus.

A funeral mass will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Columbus. Rev. Chris Wadelton will officiate. Burial at Sea with military rites will be held at a...

Jun 26, 2024

Lawrence E. Thompson, 79, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:46 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Ascension St. Vincent Jennings County Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m....

Jun 25, 2024

Carla L. Valentine, 74, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Brother Blake Hudman will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will...

Jun 15, 2024

Michael Dane Hall, 30, of North Vernon passed away Friday, June 15, 2024 at his home.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Vernon Cemetery. David...

Jun 4, 2024

John David Hanna, 63, of North Vernon, passed away at 6:23 p.m., on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Jennings in North Vernon.

A memorial service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the...

May 29, 2024

Katherine Amburgey, 79, of Scipio, passed away at 8:16 p.m., on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Crossroads Community Church. Rev. Tracy McIntire will officiate. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

May 28, 2024

David Ray Eggert, 23, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Bunker Hill, IN.

A funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Frank McGee will officiate. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until the start of the service at...

May 16, 2024

Charles Leslie Brown, 87, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:45 p.m., on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at The Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Scott Pettit will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m....

May 15, 2024

Mary Louise Baldwin, 84, of Columbus, IN passed from this life peacefully on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

A visitation for Mary Louise Baldwin will be held Monday, May 20th, 2024 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, at Sawyer Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service in North Vernon, IN. Rev. Marcus Speer will conduct...

May 13, 2024

Betty L. Bernauer, 85, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:24 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, at her home.

There are no services planed at this time. In keeping with her wishes, cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with the arrangements.

May 5, 2024

Dudley "Doug" Mays, 80, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the start of the service on...

May 2, 2024

Edward J. Foster, 87, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:59 AM on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Sawyer – Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Frank McGee will officiate. Interment with Military Rites will follow at Indiana Veterans...