Obituaries
Obituaries
Phillip Gordon Hanner
Mar 2, 2021
Phillip Gordon Hanner, age 77, of Norman, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hanner loved the Lord and was a life-time member of Kurtz Church of the Nazarene. Phil served as a church board member and trustee, a song leader, and a Sunday school teacher. He also served as Missions...
Tammy Dianne Pearson
Feb 24, 2021
Tammy Dianne Pearson, age 57, of Freetown, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus. Tammy was a member of Freetown Church of Christ. She worked as a welder at Arvin Industries, worked at Jackson County EMS, and was a member of the American Legion. Born on January 14, 1964, in Seymour, she...
John Edward "Pappy" Frische
Feb 12, 2021
John Edward "Pappy" Frische, age 83, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Frische was of the Methodist faith during his life-time and was a current member of Brownstown United Methodist Church. John was a residential and light commercial building contractor. He became a carpenter at the age of...
Wilma Ann (Tormoehlen) Benter
Feb 11, 2021
Wilma Ann (Tormoehlen) Benter, age 79, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Benter was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. Wilma was employed with Jackson County Insurance of Brownstown, retiring in 2020 after 40 years of service. She served as Treasurer of AAL (St. Paul,Wegan), and she was also a...
Randall Fleetwood
Feb 9, 2021
Randall Eugene Fleetwood, age 65, of Heltonville, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Fleetwood was baptized at Fairview Community Church in 1995. Randall retired from Bedford Logistics and W & R Lawn Care. He loved hanging out in his garage with his family and friends. Gun Day and the first day...
Iris Dianne Gilliam
Jan 31, 2021
Iris Dianne Gilliam, age 76, of Freetown, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Gilliam was a life-time member of Freetown Church of Christ. Iris worked at Cummins Engine Co. for more than 25 years. She was a team leader, worked in the Human Resources department, and she also worked on...
Mary Lou Tormoehlen
Jan 26, 2021
Mary Lou Tormoehlen, age 85, of Vallonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Mrs. Tormoehlen was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. Mary Lou was a homemaker and a member of the Country Pride Extension Homemakers Club. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved cooking...
John Edward Horton
Jan 26, 2021
John Edward Horton, age 87, of Norman, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at St. Andrews Nursing Home in Batesville. Mr. Horton was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Bedford. John loved going to church and his good friend, Ivan Hunter, took him to church for many years. Born on June 19, 1933, in Lawrence County, John...
Gladys Lambring
Jan 17, 2021
Gladys Lambring, age 100, of Seymour, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Mrs. Lambring was a life-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where she was also a member of the Sauers Ladies Aid. Gladys loved God and loved listening to church services on the radio. Gladys was a homemaker and worked on...
Michael R. Holle
Jan 17, 2021
Michael R. Holle, age 72, of Seymour, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Mr. Holle loved the Lord and his church, St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers. He was a member of the Sauers Men's Club, helped with funeral dinners at the church, and he also cleaned the church. Mike was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran...
Gloria Joy Garrett
Jan 16, 2021
Gloria Joy Garrett, age 80, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Hoosier Christian Village. Joy was a member of Brownstown Christian Church and was active in Esther's Circle, Fidelis and L.I.F.E. at the church. She retired from Hoosier Christian Village as a CNA, and she was also a homemaker. Born on July 19, 1940, she was...
Donna A. Lowry
Jan 7, 2021
Donna A. Lowry, age 66, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 7, 2021. A private family service is being held. Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. are handling the arrangements.
Jeffrey Lynn "Citrus" Robison
Jan 4, 2021
Jeffrey Lynn "Citrus" Robison, age 60, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Norton Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. Jeff was of the Christian faith. He was a life-time truck driver and a former member of the Saddle Club. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, growing his garden every year, riding horses, playing baseball and watching sports. Jeff...
Dorothy I. Stilwell
Jan 2, 2021
Dorothy I. Stilwell, age 99, of Freetown, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stilwell was a life-time member of Freetown Church of Christ. Dorothy was a homemaker and seamstress. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved crocheting and sewing for all and taking care of...
Armilyis "Millie" Terrell
Dec 30, 2020
Armilyis "Millie" Terrell, age 89, of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Mrs. Terrell was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Millie was a homemaker, a factory worker and also a caregiver. She was a member of Eastern Star Lodge #264 Brownstown and the U.S.B.C. Bowling Association. Born on April 24,...
Norma J. Brown
Dec 24, 2020
Norma Jean Brown, age 85, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, and was confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Seymour. Norma was a homemaker. Norma loved her family, loved spending time with them, and she also had a passion of taking care of...
Dellie "Dell" Adams Bates Parker
Dec 16, 2020
Dellie "Dell" Adams Bates Parker, age 92, of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Dell had a faithful saying – "God has blessed me with a good life and I am indeed thankful. Please do not grieve for me. I'm with my Wonderful Savior. Just think!!!!! I graduated……See you in Heaven……….."....
Connie Marie Leffler
Dec 12, 2020
Connie Marie Leffler, age 77, of Okeechobee, Florida, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020. Mrs. Leffler was a former member of Seymour Christian Church and Okeechobee Christian Church. Connie worked at the Nashville House and Seymour National Bank, and she retired from Seymour High School in June, 2005 as an attendance secretary. She loved spending time...
Nellie Marie Weddell
Dec 11, 2020
Nellie Marie Weddell, age 90, of Medora, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Autumn Trace, Seymour. Nellie was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Medora. She was a homemaker and she also held a few secretarial positions. Nellie was a member of Eastern Star and Theta Omega Chapter, Phi Beta Psi Sorority. She loved spending time...
Ramona J. Sawyers
Dec 2, 2020
Ramona J. Sawyers, age 71, of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family. Ramona was a lifetime member of Clearspring Baptist Church. She had a big heart and loved caring for others. She enjoyed cooking for others, gardening, helping with youth and Sunday school, as well as babysitting. Born on March 1,...
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