All Obituaries

Davon Lee Shine, 24, of North Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born November 11, 1993, in Seymour, he was the son of Eddie Lee Shine Jr. and Debora (Tarvin) Griffin; they survive. Mr. Shine attended Jennings County High School and worked for the Foundation and Structure Repair Group in Versailles for two years. He enjoyed fishing and Jeeping. Surviving with his parents, Eddie Lee Shine Jr. of Green Cove...

Chad Aaron Stearns, 30, of North Vernon passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018, in North Vernon.   Born December 24, 1987, in Columbus, Mr. Stearns was the son of Thomas and Rochelle Marie Martin Stearns.   Mr. Stearns worked for Rose Acre Farms in North Vernon. He was a member of the First Christian Church in North Vernon and he enjoyed fishing and spending time with kids.   Mr. Stearns is survived by his sons, Bentlee and Dawson Stearns, both of Sarasota, Florida;...

Daniel Wayne “Dano” Grider, 41, of Butlerville, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in North Vernon. Born May 28, 1977, in Seymour, Mr. Grider was the son of Joseph Daniel Grider and Judy (Ritchie) Swindall. Mr. Grider was a self-employed plasterer and a foreman. He was a member of Plasterers Union. Mr. Grider enjoyed rocks, drawing, playing guitar, going hunting, fishing, canoeing, and camping. He is survived by his sons, Landon Grider Dorsey  and Chadan Grider...

Robin Sue Rayburn, 70, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:12 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born July 19, 1948, in Jennings County, Mrs. Rayburn was the daughter of Thomas and Virginia (Swisher) Bowerly. She married Randy Rayburn in 1984 in Vernon. Mrs. Rayburn was a 1967 graduate of North Vernon High School and attended two years of Vocational School.  She worked as a caregiver, a cashier for Walmart and a cashier/hostess for Cracker Barrel. ...

Madeline Hess, 92, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her residence. Born October 17, 1925, in Sand Gap, Kentucky, Mrs. Hess was the daughter of Mathias and Bessie Rose Harrison. She married Aaron Hess in March of 1953 in North Vernon. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2016. Mrs. Hess attended Jackson School in Estell County, Kentucky and worked as a beautician for more than fifty years before retiring in 1993. She was a lifelong member of the...

Mary Elaine Barrett, 56, of Eddyville, Kentucky, formerly of North Vernon, passed away at 7:57 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Princeton Health and Rehab Center in Princeton, Kentucky. Born December 1, 1961 in Knox County, Indiana, Ms. Barrett was the daughter of Eva Mae Gabbard. Ms. Barrett was a member of Middle Fork Baptist Church in Dupont and enjoyed spending time with family. Survivors include her son, D. J. (Rachel) Smith of Seymour; daughters, Cheyenne (Robert Waltermire)...

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Paul David Sims Sr., 70, of Commiskey passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Majestic Health Care in North Vernon. Born November 10, 1947 in Tell City, Mr. Sims was the son of the late Jessie and Ethel Cook Sims. Mr. Sims was a 1964 graduate of Tell City High School in Tell City and served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1973 during Vietnam. He worked as a supervisor for Cummins Engine Company in Columbus for 20 years and had previously worked for Southwest Marine in San Diego...

Marjorie Lou Funke, 85, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:05 p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Our Hospice of South Central of Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus. Born April 8, 1933, in Jennings County, the daughter of the late William L.  and Elma N. (Reece) Stewart. She married James Franklin Funke Sr. on September 9, 1956. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2001. Mrs. Funke was a 1951 graduate of Vernon High School and graduate of Georgetown College and received her...

William “Bill” John Himmler, 83, of North Vernon passed away at 10:42 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his residence.   Born June 30, 1935 in North Vernon, he was the son of William Frances Himmler Jr. and Clara (Taskey) Alvirda Himmler. He married Sirikanya “Lek” Himmler on September 26, 1999 in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She preceded him in death on May 25, 2011.   Mr. Himmler graduated from North Vernon High School in 1952 before graduating...