Obituaries

Obituaries

Sherman Dale Brock

Sherman Dale Brock

Jan 6, 2026

Sherman Dale Brock, age 92, of Freetown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Sherman regularly attended Freetown Community Church. Mr. Brock served in the United States Army for two years and worked as a supervisor at Cummins Engine Co. until retiring in 1985. Sherman loved and adored the land where he was...

Dr. William "Bill" Bernard Nelson

Dr. William "Bill" Bernard Nelson

Jan 4, 2026

Dr. William "Bill" Bernard Nelson, age 86 of Brownstown, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Nelson served in the United States Air Force from October 25, 1956, to April 16, 1966. He worked as a dedicated dental technician for many years, and he was a proud member of...

Kimberly Marie (Fitzgerald) Barron

Kimberly Marie (Fitzgerald) Barron

Dec 31, 2025

Kimberly Marie (Fitzgerald) Barron, age 71, of Seymour, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, with her loving husband by her side. Funeral services for Kim will be shared at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. Online memories and condolences may be given at www.spurgeonfh.com

Donna Marlene (Anderson) Fritz

Donna Marlene (Anderson) Fritz

Dec 29, 2025

Donna Marlene (Anderson) Fritz, age 90, of Freetown, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Donna was a lifelong and faithful member of Freetown Church of Christ, where she devoted many years to teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was also a long-time member of the Loyal Daughters, participated...

Renold Paul Landon

Renold Paul Landon

Dec 28, 2025

Renold Paul Landon, age 93, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, December 28, 2025, at Hoosier Health & Living, Brownstown. Mr. Landon was a faithful and dedicated member of Brownstown Church of the Nazarene for many years. Ren spent many years working in construction and working in retail sales before beginning a career with the National Park Service...

Carol Jane (Helwig) Browning

Carol Jane (Helwig) Browning

Dec 26, 2025

Carol Jane (Helwig) Browning, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Browning had a strong faith and was a lifelong and very active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, where she was baptized in Christ, confirmed in faith, and united in holy...

Dennis Abner

Dennis Abner

Dec 21, 2025

Dennis Abner, age 80, of North Vernon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Majestic Care of North Vernon. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Fairview Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. Online memories and condolences may be given at...

Gary Lynn Cunningham

Gary Lynn Cunningham

Dec 17, 2025

Gary Lynn Cunningham, age 77, of Seymour, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Greenwood. Mr. Cunningham was a life-time member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown, where he was baptized in Christ on November 14, 1948, and confirmed in his faith on April 15, 1962. Gary's career was marked by a variety of experiences, beginning at Sunderman's...

Elizabeth F. Powers

Elizabeth F. Powers

Dec 16, 2025

Elizabeth F. Powers, age 75, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025, at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Elizabeth was a devoted woman of faith. She was confirmed on December 10, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Seymour and remained a faithful member thereafter. She graduated from Purdue University in 1975 and earned a master's degree in...

Maurice "David" Rouse

Maurice "David" Rouse

Dec 15, 2025

Maurice "David" Rouse, age 74, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Hospice Center, Columbus with his loved ones by his side. David was a devoted, long-time member of Mt. Nebo Church, and most recently faithfully attended Spraytown Free Methodist Church with his family. David worked for several years at Cooper Small Engines, George's of Seymour,...

Jeannie Ellen Salyer

Jeannie Ellen Salyer

Dec 9, 2025

Jeannie Ellen Salyer, age 76, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Mrs. Salyer was a devoted member of Brownstown First Baptist Church, and she was deeply committed to supporting mission work at the church. Jeannie worked as an over-the-road truck driver for J & M Trucking for numerous years. After her...

Alvin Morris Otte

Alvin Morris Otte

Dec 8, 2025

Alvin Morris Otte, age 84, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home. Mr. Otte was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, and he also attended Whites Chapel. Alvin graduated from Cortland High School in 1959. After graduation, he worked at Rose Acre Farms and later became a mechanic for Cummins Engine Co....

Larry Isaacs

Larry Isaacs

Dec 4, 2025

Larry Isaacs, age 84, of Medora, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 4, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent, Salem with his wife of 62 years by his side. Mr. Isaacs deeply loved his Lord and Savior, and he was a devoted and active lifetime member of Honeytown Christian Church, where he served as Elder. Larry graduated from Cortland High...

Sherma Pritchard

Sherma Pritchard

Dec 2, 2025

Sherma Pritchard, age 82, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Hoosier Health & Living, Brownstown. Sherma loyally served as an employee at the Nashville gift shop in Brown County for many years. Sherma cherished her family deeply and especially loved traveling with her husband. She found joy in playing cards and games with family and...

Sharon Darlene Fox

Sharon Darlene Fox

Nov 25, 2025

Sharon Darlene Fox, age 64, of Norman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Fox had a strong faith and was a faithful member of Liberty Christian Church, always willing to help whenever she could. Darlene was a true Christian woman and a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and...

Patricia June (Soladine) Stout

Patricia June (Soladine) Stout

Nov 21, 2025

Patricia June (Soladine) Stout, age 86, of Freetown, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Covered Bridge Health Campus, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stout was a member of Ratcliff Grove Christian Church. Patricia excelled as a homemaker and was a devoted, compassionate caregiver. Patricia loved her family dearly and took great joy in raising her...

Rebecca Lynn Gordon

Rebecca Lynn Gordon

Nov 21, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Gordon, age 71, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. Mrs. Gordon attended Christian Church in Largo, Florida. Rebecca proudly graduated from the I.U. School of Nursing and dedicated her career to caring for others. She served for many years as a registered nurse for Dr. Kenneth...

William "Bill" A. Ferguson

William "Bill" A. Ferguson

Nov 14, 2025

William "Bill" A. Ferguson, age 82, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Covered Bridge Health Campus, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ferguson was baptized in Christ at Pleasant Grove Christian Church and later confirmed in his faith at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brownstown. For 33 years, he and his wife were members of...

Nancy Ellen (Duncan) Brock

Nancy Ellen (Duncan) Brock

Nov 6, 2025

Nancy Ellen (Duncan) Brock, age 79, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Covered Bridge Health Campus, Seymour. Mrs. Brock had a strong faith and was a lifelong, devoted member of Brownstown Christian Church. Her faith guided every aspect of her life and was reflected in all that she pursued. She took great pride in raising...

Katelyn Marie Norman

Katelyn Marie Norman

Oct 28, 2025

Katelyn Marie Norman, age 35, of Norman, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at I.U. Health, Indianapolis. Katelyn served as a committed medical assistant at different locations. Katelyn deeply loved her family and cherished every moment spent with them. She especially enjoyed camping adventures with her husband and making memories with her children. A true lover of the outdoors,...

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