All Obituaries

Mable Lynch Harris Lee (May 19, 1938 – December 5, 2023) It is with heavy hearts we announce that Mable Lynch Harris Lee was called home to the Lord on December 5, 2023. Born in Estill County, Kentucky, on May 19, 1938, to Mike and Lullie Lynch, Mable's life was a beautiful tapestry of love, family, cherished moments, and a profound devotion to the Lord. Mable's journey in love and family began with her marriage to Troy Harris, which blessed her with her beloved children,...

Harold William “Scott” Colvin, 58, of Seymour, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Autumn Trace in Seymour. Born December 7, 1964, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Harold and Mary Virginia (Tando) Colvin. Scott was a 1983 graduate of Jennigs County High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from Indiana State University and his associate degrees in applied science and design from Ivy Tech in 2003. Scott was...

Norman Joseph Nelson, 85, of Butlerville, passed away at 1:01 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus. Born June 11, 1938, in Ashland, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Swader) Nelson. He married Deanna Sue (Bradley) Nelson on May 23, 1970, in Ashland, Wisconsin; she survives. Norman graduated from Ashland High School in Ashland, Wisconsin in 1958. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 until 1962, during...

Betty Pauline Emily, 80, of North Vernon, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her residence. Born June 4, 1943, in Charlestown, she was the daughter of the late Carl William and Elsie Marie (Hunt) Heilman. She married Ross Emily on November 3, 1965, at the Wesleyan Church in North Vernon; he preceded her in death on March 21, 2017. Betty was a housewife and homemaker and was a babysitter. She enjoyed going to yard sales, birdwatching, animals, talking on the phone, and watching...

Norma Jean Wood, 62, of Willow Branch, formerly of North Vernon, passed away at 5:03 p.m. om November 27, 2023, at her residence. Born February 26, 1961, in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Dale Abbett and Hilda Elanor (Freese) Steward. Norma was a 1979 graduate of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making latch hook rugs, word-search puzzles and putting puzzles together. Survivors include her sisters, Sharon Mayhugh of Willow...

Sarah Jane Shelton, 83, of North Vernon, passed away at 12:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her residence. Born on November 12, 1940, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Amos E. Shelton and Martha Jean Caldwell Warrick. Sarah Jane worked at developmental workshops and participated in the Special Olympics at the former Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville. Sarah Jane enjoyed playing cards, drinking “Big Red” and spending time with her...

James Darren Johnson, 55, of Lawrenceburg, passed away at 12:39 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Bethesda Hospital North in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born November 26, 1968, in Columbus, he was the son of Carolyn (Hundley) Johnson and the late Fred Euler Johnson. James was a 1987 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 1989 electronics graduate of Ivy Tech College, both in Columbus. He worked for 30 years for LSI Industries in Blue Ash, Ohio in scheduling and IT. James enjoyed hiking,...

Marlene Marie Tabor, 74, of Commiskey, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her residence. Born July 19, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Evelyn (Coates) Thurman. She married Daniel Allen Tabor on July 29, 1968, at their home on Mt. Washington Road in Louisville, Kentucky; he preceded her in death. Marlene was a very devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed playing guitar and singing, rock and roll music, reading, working...

Emma “Vivian” Campfield, 93, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Majestic Care of North Vernon. Born July 16, 1930, in Lexington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Claude Thomas and Lora Vergie (Dunsmore) Kendall. She married Charles Campfield on August 7, 1948, in North Vernon; he preceded her in death on August 11, 1998. Vivian was a homemaker and housewife. She volunteered as a Guild Lady for St. Vincent Jennings Hospital and...

Robert Chad “Snake” Gibson, 44, of Seymour, passed away on November 27, 2023, at his residence. Born February 1, 1979, in Columbus, he was the son of the late Walter Gibson and Darlena Lamaster. Snake worked for NVIC in North Vernon and had also worked for Toyota and Faurecia in Columbus and AISIN in Seymour. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing bass, watching movies, and playing video games. Survivors include his sons, Xandur Gibson and Michael Gibson both of Lafayette;...