Phyllis (Beck) Green
Jul 30, 2026
Phyllis (Beck) Green, age 97, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by her family and leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love, quiet strength, and extraordinary grace.
Phyllis was the heart of her family and truly embodied the essence and depth of the matriarch. Her life was defined not by what she sought...
Joan Marie Bragg
Jul 24, 2026
Joan Marie Bragg, age 80, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.
Joan dedicated many years to working as a bartender at The Eagles. She was a sweet and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who cherished her family above all else. She loved spending time with those she loved, creating countless memories that...
Jane Vaniman
Jul 21, 2026
Jane Vaniman, age 91, of Columbus and Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Four Seasons Retirement Center, Columbus.
Jane attended Fairmont United Church of Christ.
Jane graduated from Wesley Medical Center School of Nursing. She then worked as a registered nurse at Lakeland General Hospital in Lakeland, Florida, for ten years, and then worked as a registered nurse...
Rock Charles Hurley
Jul 16, 2026
Rock Charles Hurley, age 70, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Hurley was a faithful member of Brownstown Christian Church for 44 years, where he taught Sunday School for high school students and faithfully served as a Deacon. He was also a devoted teen bible study teacher during Wednesday night church.
Rock was a...
Frederick Vance Perry, Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
Frederick Vance Perry, Jr., age 83, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.
Mr. Perry was a devoted member of Freetown Church of Christ throughout his early years. Following his marriage to his wife, Sherrell, they became faithful members of Brownstown Christian Church, where they worshipped together for 67 years. Fred loved his...
Debra Flynn
Jul 15, 2026
Debra Flynn, age 67, of Freetown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Flynn was a member of Freetown United Methodist Church from the time of her baptism until after her marriage to her husband, Edward. She often shared that she had been baptized in the creek beside the church, joking that it was the...
Jerry Taylor
Jul 5, 2026
Jerry Taylor, age 78, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home.
Jerry dedicated 31 years of service to Cummins before retiring. In addition to his professional career, he was a lifelong farmer, who developed a love for farming at a young age. He enjoyed camping trips to Brown County with his late wife and traveling...
Paul E. Meadows
Jul 5, 2026
Paul E. Meadows, age 82, of Edinburgh, and Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his family's cabin in Salem surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Meadows grew up in West Virginia and was raised in the Baptist faith.
Paul was a loving and supportive husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Mr. Meadows dedicated 37 years to federal civil...
Pearl Brittain, Jr.
Jul 4, 2026
Pearl Brittain, Jr., age 89, of Norman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Brittain was a devoted member of Liberty Christian Church for many years, serving faithfully as both a Deacon and Trustee.
Pearl worked at Curry and Sons Farm and Finley Lumber Co. before retiring from the Jackson County Highway...
Verna Ruth Benter
Jul 1, 2026
Verna Ruth Benter, age 86, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family.
Verna was a devoted member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown, until her marriage to her beloved husband, Bill. Following their marriage, she became a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sauers, where she was an active...
Randa Kay (McCory) Skaggs
Jun 23, 2026
Randa Kay (McCory) Skaggs, age 78, of Brownstown, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.
Mrs. Skaggs was a woman of Christian faith.
Randa was a devoted homemaker, who deeply loved God and cherished her family. She was a faithful wife, caring mother, loving grandmother, and a source of spiritual encouragement for her family and friends.
Randa lived...
Maxine Brown
Jun 17, 2026
Maxine Brown, age 98, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Autumn Trace, Seymour.
Mrs. Brown was a devoted member of Brownstown Presbyterian Church, where she served in various church groups throughout the years.
Maxine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, who faithfully supported her husband's veterinary practice by assisting with the business records and bookkeeping.
Maxine...
Jonathan Carter
Jun 13, 2026
Jonathan Carter, age 79, of Brownstown, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Silver Oaks Health Campus, Columbus, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jonathan graduated from Troy University with a degree in History. He began his career as a carpenter and later dedicated many years of service to the...
Vivian Jane Stahl
Jun 12, 2026
Vivian Jane Stahl, age 83, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Hoosier Health & Living, Brownstown, with her loving family by her side.
Mrs. Stahl was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where she was baptized, confirmed, and married. She faithfully served as a member of the church's Ladies Aid and remained devoted to...
Bonnie Sue Brock
Jun 11, 2026
Bonnie Sue Brock, age 70, of Medora, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.
For eighteen years, Mrs. Brock was employed as a waitress at The Pines in Seymour and later she continued her career working for over twelve years at McDonald’s.
Bonnie loved her family dearly and cherished every moment spent with them. She especially...
Dwight Leroy DeWitt
Jun 6, 2026
Dwight Leroy DeWitt, age 91, of Brownstown, passed away early Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, at Hoosier Health & Living.
Mr. DeWitt was a devoted member of Brownstown First Baptist Church since 2005. During his years of service at the church, he sang in the church choir, served as a deacon, and held several leadership roles, including Trustee. Dwight was a...
Janet (Hancher) Otte
Jun 2, 2026
Janet (Hancher) Otte, age 69, of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Columbus Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Mrs. Otte was a faithful and devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, where she was actively involved and her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. She chaired and organized the church supper...
Gerald "Jerry" Max Smith
May 29, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Max Smith, age 85, of Norman, entered heaven’s gates on Friday, May 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in 1973 at the age of 31, and his faith remained central throughout his life. He attended Chestnut Street Community Church with his wife. He faithfully taught Sunday school for 47 years, served...
Karen Lee Allman
May 27, 2026
Karen Lee Allman, age 79, of Seymour, passed away late Wednesday evening, May 27, 2026, at the Ascension St. Vincient, Indianapolis, surrounded by her family.
Immanuel Lutheran Church played a central role throughout Karen’s life. She was baptized into Christ on October 6, 1946, and confirmed in her faith on April 10, 1960. Karen remained a faithful and active member of...
Emilie Jo Franke
May 20, 2026
Emilie Jo Franke, age 3, a cherished child of God, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, with her loving parents by her side.
Emmi Jo was baptized in Christ on May 21, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sauers, where she faithfully attended church with her family. She attended Central Christian...
