All Obituaries

Shawn P. Kostek, 53, of North Vernon, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on April 20, 2024, at his residence. Born February 8, 1971, in Cape May County, New Jersey, he was the son of William and Teresa (Sweeney) Kostek. He married Kim Smith on May 27, 2022, in North Vernon; she survives. Shawn was a Federal Government employee for 16 years and worked electrical maintenance for Meese in Madison. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed making flag cases, working on small engines, playing golf and was a...

Ross Miller, 36,  of North Vernon, IN passed away suddenly on Friday April 19th. 2024. He was born August 6th, 1987, to Sherri Fairbrother. He married Christina Oaks on July 28th, 2012. They have 5 children together that attend Jennings County schools. He had worked at Bessenger Ffamily LLC since 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Christina Miller; their five children, Donovyn, Zakariah, Keagan, Mykenli, and Addalyn Miller; his mother Sherri (Will) Fairbrother; stepparents, Darrin...

Christopher David “Chris” Flowers, 55, of North Vernon, passed away on April 19, 2024, at his residence. Born October 17, 1968, in Florence, South Carolina; the son of Herbert Raymond Flowers and Annette (Cribb) White. He married Kristi Lee on July 19. 2020, at their home in North Vernon; she survives. Chris was a 1986 graduate of Hannah-Pamplico High School in Pamplico, South Carolina, he served in the United States Army where he served during, Desert Shield, Desert Storm,...

Devoted Daughter Loyal Sister Loving Wife and Mother Proud Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Catherine Sue (Spurlock) Nelson passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, after a long illness. Katie, as she was known by friends and family, was born in Vernon and was a lifelong resident of Jennings County. She will be remembered for her passion for local history and drive to preserve the past for others to enjoy. She collected many stories and pictures of early life in the county. Together with...

Patricia Kay “Patty” Spaulding, 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away in the early morning of April 12, 2024, at Four Seasons Health Care in Columbus. Born February 17, 1942, in Jennings County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Taylor) Stanfield. She married Donald B. Spaulding on January 24, 1960, at Hayden Baptist Church; he preceded her in death on February 22, 2021. Patty grew up on a farm in what is now the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge with her...

Donald Ray “Don” Lemon, 79, of Columbus, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence. Born November 12, 1944, in Washington, he was the son of the late James and Grace Maxine (Anderson) Owens. He married Melanie Wilson on October 7, 1994, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; she survives. Don was a high school graduate and attended Purdue University for agriculture. He worked as a chemical farming consultant for Vigoro Industries in Bargersville for 30 years, and...

Paula D. Lemon, 71, of North Vernon, passed away on April 13, 2024, at her residence. Born November 8, 1952, in Muncie, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Patsy (White) Buss. She married Al Lemon on June 8, 1995, in Sevierville, Tennessee; he preceded her in death.  Paula was 1971 graduate of Yorktown High School and was a homemaker and housewife. She enjoyed the beach and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Nolan (Leeann) Stanley of North Vernon;...

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...