Stella Irene Walker, 88, of North Vernon, passed away at 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. Born April 17, 1938, in Bethel Ridge, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ira B. and Ora (Watson) Spears.   Stella worked as a DST at the former Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville for five years before retiring in 1994; She had previously worked in Quality Control for Oxford Industries for twenty years. She was a member of ...

Christopher “Riley” Allman, 20, of North Vernon passed away on May 14, 2026. Born on March 4, 2006, Riley lived a quiet life rooted in the things he loved most. Riley was never the loudest person in the room. He was quiet, observant, and calm. He was someone who showed love more through presence than words. Riley was quick-witted and loved to tease his family every chance he got. The people closest to him knew the depth of his heart in the way he spent time with them, showed up ...

Joshua David Warren, 31, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Florida on Monday, May 11th, 2026. Josh was born on October 11th, 1994, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana. He grew up in North Vernon close to his large family. He was especially adored by all of his grandparents, some who let Josh practice driving in the driveway as a toddler. A persistent child, he never went anywhere without his pacifier and refused to eat if there was an ash tray on the table. He was ahead of ...

Victoria Ann “Vikki” Kirk, 69, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:08 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born February 6, 1957, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Robert Faris and Norma Steffen. She married Kenneth Kirk on December 28, 2001 in Vernon, Indiana; he survives. Vikki was a graduate of Forrest Park High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked at Muscatatuck State Developmental Center and at several group homes in ...

Donald B. Redmond, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, or Uncle Don to most of us, passed away a little after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Fort Wayne. Donald was born on October 1, 1939, in Nancy, Kentucky, to Robert and Zella Redmond. Donald graduated from Danvers IL Community High School in 1958. He spent several years living in Greenwood, IN before relocating to Fort Wayne in 2003.  Donald spent his career as a salesman in various department stores, a role that fit his friendly ...

Rita Jo Westerman Craig, 83, of Scottsburg, passed away at 2:52 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at her residence. Born June 22, 1942, in Osgood, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Minnie (Huntington) Westerman. Rita worked as a DST (developmental skills technician) for the former Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville for 33 plus years.  She was of Morman Faith and a member of the Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. Rita enjoyed working puzzles, crossword ...

Gary D. Riley, 70, of Muncie, passed away at 1:55 a.m. at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Born December 8, 1955, in Frankfort, he was the son of the late William and Naomi (Peacock) Riley. Gary was the owner and operator of Hometown Ice Cream a traveling bicycle Ice Cream Stand at Ball State University in Muncie and also worked in the winter for Stewart Brothers working on Oil Rigs in Texas. He enjoyed collecting antiques and billiards memorabilia. Survivors include his longtime ...

John Paul Ramsey, 69, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born April 16, 1957, in Columbus, he was the son of Marshall and Joan (Oldham) Ramsey. He married Carol Perry on September 26, 1976, at the Centerville Community Church in Jennings County; she survives. John was a 1975 graduate of Jennings County High School and was a lifelong freelance Construction Worker for 45 years. He was a former member of the ...

"A celebration of the lives of  Kenneth “Ken” Spencer and Vada Ann “Wooz” Spencer will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at The Shelter at Scipio United Methodist Church. A Private Family Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Scipio at a later date. Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Spencer, Sr. 70, of Scipio, passed away at 4:24 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Vincent Jennngs Hospital in North Vernon. Ken was born April 24th ...

Stephen Ray “Steve” Long, 68, of North Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:27 a.m., at his residence. Steve was born September 30, 1957, in Seymour, the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Mary (Stinson) Long. He married Cynthia Everhart on March 12, 1997, in North Vernon. He was a 1976 graduate of Jennings County High School, where he went to State as a wrestler. Steve was a US veteran of the Army National Guard. Steve worked for Jen Acres in North Vernon for twenty ...