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Brownstown Gary Alan Wischmeier 2024 Gary Alan Wischmeier, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wischmeier had a strong faith, and he was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he was baptized in Christ on June 25, 1949, confirmed in faith on April 15, 1962, and united in holy marriage to his high school sweetheart, Elly. He held various church offices, was extremely proud of his Lutheran faith, and was diligent in raising his family in the church. Gary was loved beyond measure by his wife, Elly, children, and grandchildren, and he cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also...

Columbus Cheryl K. Faulkner 2024 Cheryl K. Faulkner, a resident of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital at the age of 74. Mrs. Faulkner was born in Scottsburg, Indiana, November 8, 1949, the loving daughter of John R. and Dorothy L. Heaco*ck Charlton. She was the wife of Charles Edward Faulkner, to whom she was faithfully married to for 28 years from July 25, 1980, until his death March 29, 2009. Mrs. Faulkner worked as a laboratory technician at a Central Pharmaceutical Company in Seymour and was later employed with Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis. She was a longtime volunteer for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program and she was...

Seymour Kathryn A. Carava 2024 Kathryn Ann (Morgan) Carava, 78, of Seymour, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at home with her loving family and canine family members by her side. 'Kathy' was born in 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Frederick E. Morgan and Charlotte (Voelker) Morgan. She married the love of her life, Nicholas S. Carava III on July 17, 1971. She attended Otter Creek Elementary School, Watervliet High School, Lake Michigan College and Western Michigan University. Kathy is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Nick and her brothers Frank Clayton Morgan and Frederick E. Morgan Jr. She is survived by her loving family Kim Swider (Dee) and Shannon Covey (George), her...

Seymour Robert Dale Phillips 2024 Robert Dale Phillips, 85, of 306 North Park Dr., Seymour, Indiana, passed away at 5:14 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility, Columbus, IN. Born in Daulton Hollow, near Sparksville, IN, on March 28, 1939, he was the son of Paul D. and Delores Z. Allman Phillips, both of whom preceded him in death. Robert graduated from Brownstown High School in 1958, after which he enlisted in the United States Air Force with his best friend, Larry Ivory. He served for four years which included three years overseas in Bitburg, Germany. In February 1962, after his honorable discharge, he returned to Brownstown, IN. On August 5, 1962, at Brownstown Christian Church he married...

Seymour, Indiana Kenneth Garland Campbell 2024 Kenneth Garland Campbell, 57 of Seymour passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 16, 1966 in Tripoli, Libya, Africa to Charles Curtis and Joyce Ailene Johnson Campbell. Although he was born in Africa, he came to the United States at the age of two years old. He grew up and attended school in Austin, Indiana. In 1986, he married Betty Jo Bryant in Cheatham County, Tennessee. He began working for Rumpke of Kentucky in 1992 and worked there for 32 years, concluding his time as a Route Supervisor. Kenny will always be remembered for his love for family and friends. He loved camping, karaoke, cornhole, cooking out for his family and...

North Vernon Sue Ann Hooker 2024 Sue Ann (Nay) Hooker, 68, of North Vernon, went to her heavenly home on July 24, 2024. She was born in Seymour, Indiana on August 24, 1955, the daughter of the late Donald Earl Nay and Nancy Swick Nay, who survives in Seymour, Indiana. On June 5, 1976, she married Rob Hooker at the Crothersville Christian Church. They had met at Milligan College in Tennessee while on a service project outreach at a nearby Children's Home. It was love at first sight! In addition to her husband, Sue Ann is survived by her two sons: Nathan (Rachel) Hooker of Richmond, Ky; and Nevan Hooker of the Philippines; two grandchildren, Kaleb and Kiersten Hooker of Richmond, Ky; one brother, Steve (Julie) Nay of...

Brownstown Paul David Nunn 2024 Paul David Nunn, age 92, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024, at IU Health Bloomington Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Nunn was a member of Kurtz Church of the Nazarene. Paul worked at Airco Industrial for over 30 years, and he was a past member of the Masonic Lodge. Paul treasured his wife and family, and he loved spending time with them. He also loved gardening, pitching horseshoes, and playing basketball and softball. Born on August 10, 1931, in Bedford, Paul was the son of General Thomas and Ruth Louise (Terrell) Nunn, both of whom preceded him in death. On January 22, 1950, in Bedford, he married Rhea Dawn Saladee, and she...

Brownstown Barbara Judith Fleenor 2024 Barbara Judith (Williams) Fleenor, 88, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown. She was born February 27, 1936, in Seymour, Indiana to the late William H. and Mary Peg (Brooks) Williams. Barbara made friends everywhere she went. Plain-spoken and spunky, she is remembered for always speaking her mind, no matter what. She was a collector at heart and loved collecting clocks, teapots, and angels. Her favorite angel was St. Michael. Barbara was a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 134, Seymour; and she belonged to the Pythian Sisters, part of the Masonic Order. She worked as a supervisor in...

NORTH PORT, FL Michayla Eudy 2024 Michayla Dayne Eudy, lovingly know as Mic, passed away on July 20, 2024 in Sarasota Florida at the age of 34. She was born in Seymour, Indiana on October 2, 1989 to Daniel and Kitrina Eudy. She most recently resided in North Port, FL. Michayla found her calling as a bartender. She had a gift for bringing people together, crafting unforgettable nights, and making everyone feel like they were home. Her personality could light up a room, and her smile had a way of making even strangers feel like old friends. Michayla had such a passion for life, music, and traveling. Her greatest loves were her friends, faith, family, and her pets. "Let go, let god" was a phrase Michayla lived by, guiding her...

Seymour, Indiana Willie Lyle Atwood 2024 Willie Lyle Atwood, 71, of Seymour, Indiana passed away at Schneck Medical Center on July 19, 2024. He was born the seventh of fourteen children in Liberty, Kentucky on January 5, 1953, to the late Willie Lee and Ada M. McFarland Atwood. Willie served in Viet Nam in the US Army. He was a lineman in the army and that work carried over into his professional life where he worked for Comcast as a Leakage Technician. He was a very devoted husband and father who loved family parties, Nascar and motorsports. He was very proud of his military service and was a member of the VFW. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters, Emma Plisko, Edward Atwood, Anna Bishop, Dewayne...

Greencastle John Avery Dittmer 2024 John Avery Dittmer, 84, passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Seymour, Indiana on October 30, 1939, he was the son of the late J. Avery and Melba (Ahlbrand) Dittmer, and the oldest of six children. He was a graduate of Seymour High School and attended Indiana University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Rather than attend his graduation ceremony, he instead married Ellen Tobey, who also elected to skip her graduation. John then returned to Indiana to study, where he earned his PhD in history. After completing his coursework, he moved his growing family to Mississippi, where he taught at Tougaloo College. While at Tougaloo, he completed the first...

Freetown Kyan Renae Arnold 2024 Kyan Renae (Blackwood) Arnold, 50, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, with her loving family by her side at St. Francis Hospital, Greenwood. She was born June 25, 1974, in Columbus, Indiana to the late Rex Allen Blackwood and Judy D. Waskom, who survives. Kyan enjoyed careers as a sales manager in the retail industry and as a bartender, an occupation she truly loved. She also enjoyed traveling to area festivals and browsing flea markets. She loved spending time with her husband Doug and her beloved puppy Mia Grace. Kyan is remembered as a spitfire with a vibrant spirit. Her legacy of love and strength will continue to live on through her family and all who knew her. Left behind to...

Vallonia Vernon Neal Stuckwish 2024 Vernon Neal Stuckwish, 70, of Vallonia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 19, 2024. Vernon was born on March 4, 1954, in Seymour, IN to the late Neal & Rachel (Peters) Stuckwish. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Vallonia. He graduated from Brownstown Central High School and Purdue University. He was a self-employed Farmer and was a member of Jackson County John Purdue Club and a board member for Southern Indiana Melon Growers Association. Vernon was an avid Purdue sports fan and enjoyed doing puzzles & models. Survivors include: a brother, Lonn (Cheryl) Stuckwish & a sister, Teresa (William) Ticen;

Seymour, Indiana Donald A. "Pete" Bode 2024 Donald Allen "Pete" Bode 71, of Seymour, Indiana passed away at his home on July 19, 2024. Pete was born in Seymour, Indiana on October 16, 1952, to the late Francis Otto Bode and Ruth Irene Baute Bode. He was a retired bus driver with Seymour Community Schools for forty-three years, was the owner/operator of Bode Excavating, and worked for Kings Trucking. Pete also farmed with his brother and enjoyed working. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Gregory Allen Bode. Surviving to cherish his memory is his daughter; Jennifer Phillips, grandchildren; Aaliyah Phillips and Johnnie Phillips, brother; Charlie Bode, and sister Beverly Gudgel. Friends may gather with Pete's family...

North Vernon Jerry Mason Bridges 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 held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the Recitation of the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024 and again from 10:00 a.m. until departure for the church at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Born on November 20, 1941, in Marion Township, Jennings County, Indiana. Jerry was the loving son of Ralph D. and Grace L. (Boicourt) Bridges. He was...

Seymour Joshua Michael Schepman 2024 Joshua Michael Schepman, age 45, a native and resident of Seymour, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 while working in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was born on November 30, 1978 to Michael H. Schepman (Darlene) of Brownstown, Indiana and Marta (Henderson) Corcoran of Seymour, Indiana. Joshua attended Redeemer Lutheran Church and was the owner of Schepman Painting. He enjoyed fishing, painting and loved his dog "Deebo". Everyone that knew him loved him and he would help anyone that needed him. He was a very hard worker and only knew one speed, go...go...go. He is survived by his parents, one son, Avery Schepman of Destin, Florida. One daughter, Katelyn Schepman of Destin...

Seymour Larry Wayne Lewis 2024 Larry Wayne Lewis, age 80, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lewis had a strong faith, and he was a lifetime and very active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, where he was baptized in Christ, confirmed in faith, and united in holy marriage to his wife, Shirley. He was a Sunday School teacher, served as Chairman of the congregation, and served various other roles in the church. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Cortland High School and served as past president of the Cortland Alumni Association. He was employed as a pricing analyst with Cummins Engine Co. for 36 years prior to his...

WARSAW Randall "Randy" Sons 2024 Randall "Randy" Sons, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Warsaw, IN on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born on August 9, 1950, in Medora, IN to Willie "Bill" and Bessie "Esta" (Graham) Sons. Randy spent much of his young life in Jackson County, IN and graduated from Medora High School with the class of 1968. Randy proudly served with the Air Force in Vietnam and was a longtime member of VFW 1126. Randy was married to the love of his life, Gretchen Dee Boswell on October 28, 1978. For 20 years they built a life together, including the raising of 2 children, before her untimely passing on January 20, 1999; a piece of his heart went with her. He was best remembered as a master...

Seymour, Indiana Clifton "Jack" Karnes 1931 — 2024 Clifton "Jack" Randall Karnes, 93, died at Brickyard Healthcare, Bloomington, on July 13, 2024, at 1 a.m. "God Bless You" was this good and faithful servant's most frequent phrase as he happily aged. He was born May 16, 1931, in Bedford, Virginia, to Eula Belle (Welch), born March 10, 1894, and John Bennett Karnes, born July 8, 1886, both also in Bedford, who preceded him in death. His brothers JB and Ed also preceded him in death. His sister Isabelle Belton survives in Eustis, Florida. The Karnes family lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and survived the loss of a Peaks of Otter tomato farm during The Great Depression through raising cattle in Wheats Valley. When Jack was...

Lexington Kenneth Bruce Salkeld 2024 Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Bruce Salkeld, age 69, of Lexington, Indiana, entered this life on October 8, 1954 in Seymour, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late James Harley and Jo Ellen Clem Salkeld. He was raised in Crothersville and graduated in 1972 from Crothersville High School. While in high school his was involved in FFA and also had a band of FFA buddies that played around town. He then graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors in Education and a Masters in Education. He was raised in the New Hope Church of the Brethren. On November 26, 2012 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue Couch Northern at the New Hope Church of the Brethren which is now the Bethany Baptist Church in...

SALEM Jane Mullins 2024 Mrs. Jane Mullins, age 84 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in her home. Mrs. Mullins was born November 27, 1939 in Salem, IN, the daughter of William Asbury and Helen Wyman Gasaway. She was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She was retired from Child Craft in Salem and was a class of 1957 Salem High School graduate. Mrs. Mullins is survived by her husband of 59 years Charles D. Mullins, her son David Mullins (Sherry) of Vallonia, her daughter Angela Strasser (Fred) of Salem and two grandchildren, Keegan and Kinlin Mullins of Vallonia. Mrs. Mullins is preceded by her parents, her brother Robert "Spill" Gasaway and her niece Jody Gasaway Copeland. Services will be held...

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