James Ernest “Jim” Strickland, 89, of North Vernon, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Born March 31, 1937, in North Vernon, he was the son of the late Cecil L. and Glenna G. (Wadsworth) Strickland. Jim was a 1955 graduate of North Vernon High School. He served in the Army National Guard from 1954 to 1958. Jim worked as a truck driver for Global Van Lines for four years, and as a limousine driver in both Florida and Colorado. He worked at Arvin in both North ...

Gordon Lee Randall, 78, of Jeffersonville, passed away at 12:57 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Clarksville. Born August 14, 1947, in Anderson, he was the son of Ralph Emerson Randall and Mildred A. (Hopkins) Randall. Gordon married Jean Ann McCoy on August 11, 1972, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Jeffersonville. Gordon was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving four years from 1966 to 1970. He graduated in 1965 from North Vernon High School and obtained a ...

Amber Elaine Bowyer, 28, of Holton, passed away on July 21, 2026, at the University of Cincinnati Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born September 10, 1997, in Seymour, the daughter of Thomas Eric Bowyer and Regina Carol (Gibson) Bowyer. Amber was 2016 graduate of Jennings County High School and worked as a CNA for Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She enjoyed driving tractors, taking walks, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and shopping at Goodwill. Amber loved spending time with her ...

Dennis Dale Spencer, 70, of North Vernon, passed away at 5:18 p.m. on July 17, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born March 13, 1956, in Richmond, he was the son of Robert D. Spencer and Bernice Moberly. Dennis is survived by his Archer Consultation Services family, his nephew Ray Spencer, sister Patsy Schweb, and several other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Muscatatuck Cemetery in Butlerville, ...

Thelma M. Selig, 85, of North Vernon, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at her residence. Born April 9, 1941, in Jennings County she was the daughter of the late John H. and Ida (Lockhard) Campfield. She married Robert Selig on January 29, 1961, at the First Baptist Church in North Vernon; he preceded her in death on July 3, 2019. Thelma was a DST/QMA for the former Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville and had worked as a waitress in restaurants. She was ...

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 ...