Rebecca “Ellen” Robinson, 51, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:33 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born June 3, 1975, in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Fred and Bonnie (Long) Robinson. Ellen was a 1993 graduate of Jennings County High School. Ellen worked for the M.U.T.C. (Muscatatuck Urban Training Center) in Butlerville, Lowes and several service industries in Seymour. She loved being outdoors, sitting around ...

We celebrate the life of Robert Edwin Ochs (Bobby), who entered into the presence of the Lord and Savior on July 19, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on May 8, 1939, Bobby lived a life that reflected the words of Matthew 6:33. “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Above all else, Bobby put God first. His unwavering faith guided every aspect of his life, and he served as a devoted prayer warrior, lifting up his family, ...

Sharon Elizabeth Leslie, 73, of North Vernon, passed away at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home. Born July 23, 1952, in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Chester Leroy and Frances Elizabeth (Skinner) Dean. Sharon was a homemaker and housewife who enjoyed taking care of her home and shopping at all the Goodwill’s. She is survived by her daughters, Connie (Joshua) Roberts of Hartsville and Kristy Leslie of North Vernon; brother, Virgil (Peggy) Gibson of ...

Bernard Wayne “Bernie” Beesley, 68, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence. Born December 31, 1957, in Seymour, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Margaret (Rucker) Beesley. He married Patricia “Patty” Morrison on July 10, 2001, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; she survives. Bernard was a 1976 graduate of Jennings County High School. He was a member of the Army National Guard from 1979 to 1993. He worked for American Axle ...

Wilma “Juanelle” Shadday, 84, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:13 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her residence. Born October 22, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Herbert L. and Ruth (Cantrell) Meade. She married William Eugene Shadday on February 13, 1965, in Hayden; he preceded her in death on February 6, 2003. Juanelle was a 1959 graduate of Hayden High School and worked on the injector line at Cummins Engine Company in Columbus for 30 plus ...

Timothy Nelson Spaulding, 71, of North Vernon, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his residence. Born March 26, 1955, in Spencer County, he was the son of the late James Spaulding and Sarah (Lawrence) Spaulding Engelking. He married Roberta Hamblen on October 25, 1975, in Brownstown; she survives. Timothy retired in 2023, after 20 years from H&L Tree Services where he was on the mowing crew for the utility company’s substations. He had previously worked in ...

James Lee Jessup, 75, of North Vernon, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his residence. Born February 18, 1951, in Jennings County, he was the son of the late Robert and Faye (Howell) Jessup. He married Terri Walker on October 27, 1984, at the Shelbyville Baptist Temple in Shelbyville; she survives. A 1969 graduate of Jennings County High School and a graduate of Versailles Vocational School with a diesel technician degree, James spent 34 years as a technical writer at Cummins ...

William “Bill” James Stowe, 48, of North Vernon passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his residence. Born April 23, 1978, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Patricia Trautwein and the late David Stowe. Bill was a 1996 graduate of Jennings County High School. Bill worked as a manager for Wendy’s in North Vernon for 20 years. He was of the Pagan belief. Bill enjoyed writing poetry and stories. Survivors include his son, Jude Stowe of Butlerville; ...

Sadie Jennifer Embry, 13-month-old daughter of Christopher and Michaela Noelle Embry of North Vernon, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon. Born May 26, 2025, in Seymour, Sadie enjoyed watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, riding a scooter, playing with her toys, playing on her jumper, being held and sleeping with her mom and grandma. Surviving with her parents, Christopher and Michaela Noelle Embry of North Vernon; are her ...

Lorelai Kimberly Wells, 3-year-old daughter of Charlie and Ashley Wells, passed away at 7:14 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon. Lorelai was born May 22, 2023, at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She enjoyed playing with her siblings, dolls, and swinging. Lorelai loved cows and arguing with her grandpa Jason. Surviving with her parents, Charlie and Ashley Wells; are her brothers, Kendall and Oliver Wells; sister Emmalynn Wells ...