Obituaries
Obituaries
Russell David "Bubba" Williams
Jan 21, 2025
Russell David "Bubba" Williams, age 60, of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at The Waters of Scottsburg surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Williams was baptized at Honeytown Christian Church. Russell spent more than 20 years working as a heavy machine operator at Broady Campbell, Inc. in Indianapolis before transitioning to a truck driver position with Premier...
Carolyn Ann Hurt
Jan 17, 2025
Carolyn Ann Hurt, age 86, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, January 17, 2025, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by her family. Carolyn was a member of Brownstown Christian Church. She worked as a Secretary at Marion-Kay Spices in Brownstown before moving on to a position in Registration at Schneck Medical Center, where she eventually retired. After...
Sharon Lynn Harris
Jan 17, 2025
Sharon Lynn Harris, age 94, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas, in 1947. As a young adult, she ventured to Denver, Colorado, where she worked at a call center before moving to Kansas City, Missouri. It...
Kayla Ann Elliott
Jan 17, 2025
Kayla Ann Elliott, age 27, of Medora, a beloved daughter, wife, mom, and teacher at Jackson Elementary and Seymour Community Schools, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. Kayla was a devoted second-grade teacher at Jackson Elementary School in Seymour for the past five years. She dedicated her life to nurturing and inspiring young minds. Her passion for education and...
Blake Matthew Hackman
Jan 16, 2025
Blake Matthew Hackman, age 64, a respected and lifelong resident of Jackson County, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, January 16, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. Blake had a strong faith, and he was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour. He was baptized in Christ at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, on August...
Larry Steven Axsom
Jan 15, 2025
Larry Steven Axsom, age 77, of Norman, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Axsom was a lifetime member of Norman Community Church, where he served as an usher and trustee. Larry was a familiar presence at the church. His pride and joy were evident in the...
Mary "Ellen" Shelton
Jan 4, 2025
Mary "Ellen" Shelton, age 94, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Shelton was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Brownstown. Ellen's role in life was being a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family meant the world to her, and she deeply valued the time...
Jerry Chadwell
Dec 31, 2024
Jerry Chadwell, age 69, of Berea, Kentucky, formerly of Freetown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Chadwell was a dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Berea, and he held a deep affection for his family and his church community. Jerry was a 1973 graduate of...
Mary Estelle Winston
Dec 27, 2024
Mary Estelle Winston, age 89, of Freetown, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Mrs. Winston had a zest for life, which was evident in everything she did, from her early days as a spirited young girl living in Jackson County to her fulfilling years as a devoted mother living in Indianapolis and as...
Karen Elizabeth Urbanski
Dec 26, 2024
Karen Elizabeth Urbanski, age 82, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Covered Bridge Health Campus, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Urbanski was a dedicated lifelong member of Queen of All Saints Church in Michigan City and later joined St. Ambrose Catholic Church upon her move to Seymour in 2021. Karen had a deep...
Shelton Ray Jones
Dec 25, 2024
Shelton Ray Jones, age 76, of Crothersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Shelton enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, "Birdie." He was also a big fan of wrestling and horror films, as well as an admirer of Elvis Presley. Born on September 10, 1948, in McKinney, Texas, Shelton was...
Nickie Ann Hall
Dec 24, 2024
Nickie Ann Hall, age 58, of Freetown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hall was a lifetime member of Freetown Church of Nazarene. Nickie was employed at Cummins Engine Co. for more than 20 years. Nickie cherished her family deeply, and she especially enjoyed spending time with...
Sandra Lee Staley
Dec 17, 2024
Sandra Lee Staley, age 76, of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sandra had a deep faith and was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Vallonia for many years. Sandra deeply loved Jesus and held her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends close to her heart, cherishing every...
Allison Marie Richart
Dec 15, 2024
Allison Marie Richart, age 38, of Seymour, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, December 15, 2024, on the family farm surrounded by her loving family. Allison was a lifelong member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Seymour. Professionally, Allison was a cornerstone of the family business, Richart Pro Mow, LLC, where she invested in over two decades of service. Allison...
Nancy Ann Applewhite Brown
Dec 12, 2024
Nancy Ann Applewhite Brown, age 89, of Lindale, Texas, formerly of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Baylor Scott-White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas, with her daughter by her side. Nancy was a member of First Baptist Church in Lindale, Texas, and a former member of First Baptist Church Naples, and Brownstown Christian Church. Nancy worked...
David L. Saucerman
Dec 12, 2024
David L. Saucerman, age 80, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Covered Bridge Health Campus, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Saucerman had a strong faith and was a dedicated member of Brownstown Christian Church since 1981, where he served as a Deacon. He cherished his church family and actively contributed by participating in...
Keith "Myrtle" Lynn Stuckwisch
Dec 7, 2024
Keith "Myrtle" Lynn Stuckwisch, age 60, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Mr. Stuckwisch was a life-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where he was baptized in Christ and confirmed in faith. He graduated from St. John's Lutheran School, Sauers, and was a 1983 graduate of Seymour High School....
Lois Marie Sommers
Nov 22, 2024
Lois Marie Sommers, age 86, of Brownstown passed away peacefully early Friday morning, November 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lois was a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where she was baptized in Christ on December 28, 1937, confirmed in faith on March 18, 1951, and united in holy marriage to her husband,...
David Frank Forrest Sr.
Nov 16, 2024
David Frank Forrest, Sr., age 75, of Norman, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Forrest attended Clearspring Baptist Church. David dedicated 30 years to working at Cummins Engine Co. before his retirement. Mr. Forrest cherished his family and enjoyed spending quality time with them. David was a passionate outdoorsman, who...
John D. Sprenger
Nov 11, 2024
John D. Sprenger, age 94, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Covered Bridge Health Campus, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Sprenger was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Seymour. John actively served in the United States Army, demonstrating his dedication and patriotism. After his military service, he held positions at Arvin Industries...
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