Obituaries

Jan 7, 2025

Yolanda Laura Jennings, 65, of Lexington, IN passed away on January 7, 2025, in Scottsburg. She was born February 4, 1959, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Bernice Kolep. She came to Indiana in 2005. She has spent the last 48 years with her husband, Kenneth. She enjoyed watching tv, cooking and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Jan 5, 2025

James "Danny" Daniel Dever, age 75, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Meadow View Health and Rehabilitation in Salem, Indiana. James was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Roger (Hassie) Dever and Beatrice (Ollie) Emerson. James married the love of his life, Alice (Hays) Dever of Scottsburg, Indiana on July 20, 2014. James was presently employed at Gary Johnson...

Dec 30, 2024

Sharon Kay Davis, 80, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on December 30, 2024 at Norton Hospital, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born December 26, 1944 in Scottsburg, Indiana to Rev. Robert and Helen (McDaniel) Bowling. She graduated from Beech Grove High School before returning to Scottsburg. She was a member of Kimberlin Creek Baptist Church, an expert quilter, musician...

Dec 29, 2024

Elizabeth Pearl "Liz" Snelling, 61, of Scottsburg, passed away on December 29, 2024, in New Albany, Indiana. She was born June 2, 1963 in Scottsburg to Irven H. Sweet, Jr. and Ruby Christine Fluhr Sweet. She attended Scottsburg High School and in her earlier years, worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in local nursing homes. She enjoyed crocheting and...

Dec 29, 2024

Terry Gene Gregory, 61, a devoted husband, father, grandpa ("paw"), brother, and friend, of Austin, Indiana previously of Hardinsburg, Indiana passed away on December 29, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1963, in Springfield, Tennessee, to the late Gene Gregory and Gladys (Wright) Gregory. A proud union man, he was an active member of the Laborers Union Local...

Dec 26, 2024

Rodney Phillips, 74, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on December 26, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on July 28, 1950 in Scottsburg, Indiana, to Harry Phillips and Christine (Doyle) Phillips. Rodney graduated from Scottsburg Senior High School in 1968. On April 16, 1983 Rodney married the love of his life, Cindy,...

Dec 24, 2024

Caroline P. Righthouse, 92, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Murfreesboro,

Tennessee. She was born April 23, 1932, in Scott County, Indiana to Clarence F. and Caroline Collingsworth Abbott-Rhynearson. Caroline graduated from Scottsburg High School, class of 1950. She retired as an underwriter for Old American States Insurance Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was an avid bridge...

Dec 23, 2024

Shane Daryl Yonts, 45, passed away on December 23, 2024, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on June 23, 1979, in Madison, Indiana, to Paul Yonts and Karen (Combs) Yonts, who survives. Shane graduated from Scottsburg Senior High School in 1997 and went on to earn a HVAC degree from Ivy Tech. He was...

Dec 23, 2024

Pauline Crider, 82, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was born November 9, 1942 in Gays Creek, Kentucky to Miles and Della Cole Spicer. She attended Austin High School and worked at the Excello Shirt Factory in Seymour for 29 years. Pauline will always be remembered for her wonderful, friendly nature who never met a...

Dec 19, 2024

James David Burr, 55, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2024, in Scottsburg, Indiana. Born on October 26, 1969, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of James E. Burr, Jr. and Patricia Diane Lyons Dixon. David graduated from Scottsburg High School, class of 1988. He married his beloved wife, Sharon Gale Campbell Burr, November 12, 2004. A devoted...

Dec 5, 2024

Edna (Stearns) North McKinney, 87, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on December 5, 2024, at Lake Pointe Village in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Nabb, Indiana, to Isaac Leon Stearns and Cecelia P. (Amick) Stearns. Edna graduated from Lexington High School in 1955. On December 23, 1955, Edna married Marvin "Fred" H. North, and...

Dec 4, 2024

Linda K. (Riley) Hall, 81, passed away December 4, 2024, in Arizona, where she lived since 2021.

Linda was born August 31, 1943, to John and Mary (Hardin) Riley, of Austin, Indiana. She was a

proud 1961 Eagle graduate of Austin High School. Following graduation, she married Marvin

Dean and had four children...

Dec 3, 2024

Etta Sue Robinson, 71, of Austin, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 5, 1953, in Austin, Indiana to the late Charles A. Brandenburg and Emma Mae (Tirey) Brandenburg. On August 4, 1972, she married the love of her life, Rodger Edwin Robinson. Etta was deeply...

Dec 1, 2024

Willie Mullins The Mayor of Plum Street in Austin, died Sunday December 1st at St. Francis hospital in Indianapolis, In. Willie was born in Chavies, Kentucky on March 12, 1953, to Dailey Mullins and Gora (Fugate) Mullins. Willie graduated from Austin High School in 1971, much to the relief of the High School Staff. Willie spent many years as...

Nov 25, 2024

Norma Lee Justus, 89, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Lake Pointe Village in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was born on July 24, 1935, to the late Lee and Violet (Lawson) Corbin. On March 29, 1952, Norma married the love of her life, Cecil Justus, who preceded her in death. Norma grew up in Linton,...

Nov 21, 2024

R. Odette Cassis died peacefully in her sleep on November 21, 2024, at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, Indiana. She was 99. Her wishes were to be cremated and buried alongside her mother and brother in Elkhart, Indiana. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Spring of 2025. Odette was born on January 23, 1925,...

Nov 20, 2024

Phillip Edward Wheat, 62, of North Vernon, Indiana tragically lost his life in a house fire. Phillip was born on May 21, 1962, to John and Janet (Trowbridge) Wheat in Louisville, Kentucky. Phillip was a graduate of Clover Hill High School in Richmond, Virginia. He entered the workforce after high school and spent several years working for Lowes. He...

Nov 17, 2024

Pam Fleenor, 80, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana. She was born on December 30, 1943, in Scottsburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late William Fewell and Iola (Shields) Fewell. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Scottsburg, Indiana. On April 1,...

Nov 17, 2024

Patricia Kim Lesnet, 66, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1957, to the late Edward Baker and Ruby (Cheek) Baker-Ritter. On September 27, 1974, Kim married the love of her life, Tony Lesnet, and he survives. Growing up in Scottsburg Kim...

Nov 17, 2024

Mark Bostic, 55, of Georgetown, Indiana passed away on November 17, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1968, in Decatur, Georgia, to the late Lester Bostic and Mary Ann (Bowling) Hill who survives. Mark graduated from Scottsburg Senior High School, midterm in 1987 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Indiana University Southeast. He then went...