All Obituaries

John “Keith” Hoard, 58, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:31 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus. Born August 7, 1965, in Indianapolis, he was the son of John L. Hoard and the late Brenda C. (Hutson) Hoard. Keith was a 1983 graduate of Lawrence Central High School and attended technical school. He worked at NTN Driveshaft in Walesboro and had previously worked in Branches Home Health Care, Bloomington working...

Rachel Danielle Blake, 23, of North Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home. Born March 30, 2001, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Amber Stout.   Rachel was a graduate of Seymour High School and was a stay-at-home mom.  She enjoyed playing softball, volleyball, and journaling. Rachel’s biggest love and enjoyment was being a mom to Kaden. She is survived by her son, Kaden Wright; mother, Amber Stout; sister, Brandi Blake; brother, Jacob Stout,...

Amanda Lou “Mandy” Sharp, 44, of North Vernon, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. Born April 24, 1979, in Seymour, she was the daughter of Larry Edward and Beverly Jo (Foist) Robinson. She married Jason Sharp on May 8, 1998, in Vernon, he survives.  Mandy was a 1997 graduate of Jennings County High School and was a homemaker and housewife. She was a member of North Vernon Moose Lodge and a former member of the V.F.W. Ladies...

Wendell Leon Azbell, 92, of North Vernon, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Autumn Trace Senior Communities in North Vernon. Born August 28, 1931, in New Waverley, he was the son of Thurman and Lova (Snyder) Azbell. He married Carol Long on December 25, 1952, in Rochester; she preceded him in death on January 13, 2019. Wendell served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He owned and operated C.E.W. in North Vernon for 22 years before retiring. He attended the First United Methodist...

Sam “Joe” Watson Jr., 73, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Willow Crossing in Columbus. Born December 4, 1950, in Sanford, Florida, he was the son of the late Sam Joe Watson Sr and Ida (Spivey) Watson. He married Diane Green on October 18, 1973, in Sanford, Florida; she survives. Joe was a 1969 graduate of Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida. He worked as a prison guard in Angola, Louisiana, a life-long farmer, and life-long...

Kimberly Diane “Kim” Perry, 55, of North Vernon, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her best friend’s home. Born August 1, 1968, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Joyce (Brasher) Deaton and the late Bobby Earl Deaton. Kim was a 1987 graduate of Jennings County High School and attended Korteva School of Massage Therapy in Pinellas Park, Florida. She owned Princess Cupcakes Shop in Madison and had previously worked for Dr. Galleons Office as a...

Tiffany Lynn Westerman, 23, of North Vernon, passed away at 4:59 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born March 1, 2001, in Madison, she was the daughter of Sonya Westerman Neff and John Howard. Tiffany was member of New Freedom Baptist Church in North Vernon and Indiana Mentor Program. She enjoyed listening to music, watching America’s Funniest Home Video’s and Demolition Derby. Survivors include her mother, Sonya (Robbie...

Marchetta May Little, 84, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:16 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her residence. Born June 25, 1939, in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Franklin and Margaret (Salyers) Little. Marchetta worked at DSI in Scipio and a member of Butlerville Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, The Waltons, college basketball, and any westerns, bird watching, gardening, and playing horseshoes. Marchetta loved to attend church camp and dances...

Carol Pearson, 77, of Seymour, passed away at 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus.Born July 28, 1946, in Seymour; she was the daughter of the late Leroy Schafstall and Martha Irene (Losey) Schafstall Keal. She married Kenneth Merle “Buck” Pearson Sr. on January 21, 1961, in North Vernon; he preceded her in death on January 22, 2021.Carol worked as an aide on a school bus for Jennings County Schools Transportation for...

Vickie J. Fish, 71, of Columbus, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Silver Oaks Health Campus in Columbus. Born April 2, 1952, in Seymour, she was the daughter of Jennings Bryan and Ruth Anna (Wilbur) Bowling. Vickie was a graduate of Jennings County High School and received her associate degree in accounting from Ivy Tech Community College. She had worked for Cummins Engine Company and the former Regal Rugs, and she retired in June of 2012 from ResCare. Vickie was a...