Gregory Ray Johnson
Aug 10, 2026
Gregory Ray Johnson, age 70, of Seymour, Indiana, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at his home following a short illness.
Greg was of the Christian faith and was baptized at Central Christian Church in Seymour, Indiana. He was born September 26, 1955, in Seymour, Indiana, to the late Larry Joe Johnson and Faye Ray Jackson.
He was a...
Michael J. Wright
Jul 29, 2026
Michael Joseph (Mike) Wright, 84, of Seymour, Indiana passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 29, 2026. He was born in Vallonia, Indiana on December 22, 1941, to Lester E. and Hazel K. (Jones) Wright. On April 21, 1963, he married Pauline F. (Ruddick) Wright, who survives.
Also surviving are his sisters and brothers: Karen Phillips, Linda Wheeler, Doug...
Catherine Louise Turmail
Jul 28, 2026
Catherine Louise Turmail, age 93, of Vallonia, passed away peacefully with her family beside her, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Hoosier Health & Living.
Catherine was born in Millport, IN on May 22, 1933, to the late Noel Winslow & Stella Shafer Winslow. She was a 1952 graduate of Salem High School.
On April 29, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Vallonia,...
Sally Jo Simmonds
Jul 22, 2026
Sally Jo Simmonds, 82, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. She was a resident of Lutheran Community Home in Seymour, IN and formally from Columbus, IN.
Sally Jo was born on Jan 30, 1944, to the late Delmer and Hazel (Brewer) Achelpohl. She was a graduate of Vallonia High School and Indiana Business College. Sally worked for Cummins Engine Company...
Brittany Jae Reynolds
Jul 17, 2026
Brittany Jae Reynolds, age 41, of Medora, met her heavenly Father at 6:00 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026. She is now out of her wheelchair and leg braces and has no more pain.
Brittany was born in Louisville, KY on November 27, 1984, to Mark Reynolds of Medora and the late Kimberly Ann (Wagner) Branaman. She graduated from Medora High School...
Ralph Frank Wolka, Sr.
Jul 7, 2026
Ralph Frank Wolka, Sr., 92, of Vallonia, peacefully went to be with his Lord at 1:16 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Ralph was born on August 18, 1933, in Vallonia, to the late Ralph & Marietta (Meahl) Wolka. He attended St. Peter’s School and graduated from Brownstown High School.
Ralph married Violetta V. (Fee) Wolka on August 24, 1952, at St....
Betty Sue Elliott
Jun 14, 2026
Betty Sue Elliott, 78, of Medora, passed away peacefully, at her home, with her family by her side, on Sunday morning, June 14, 2026.
Betty graduated from Medora High School. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Medora. She worked at the Covered Bridge Café in Medora, Medora Community School, and was a housewife.
Betty enjoyed crocheting, watching game...
Candice Lee Sons
May 27, 2026
Candice Lee Sons, 75, of Brownstown, passed away at 6:39 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Seymour Crossing.
Candice was a member of the Brownstown Nazarene Church. She worked for Sylvania and then for Trafalgar in Crothersville. She was also a substitute teacher for Brownstown and Medora schools. She enjoyed walking, cross stitching, crocheting, puzzle books, and especially reading her...
Judy A. Jones
May 13, 2026
Judy A. Jones, 84, of Columbus and formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her daughter’s home, with her loving family by her side.
Judy was a member of Brownstown Nazarene Church. She worked for Cummins Engine Company as a machine operator and later retired as an administrative assistant from ABC Stewart School.
Judy loved to sew, attend...
Jeanne Josephine Reid White
May 9, 2026
Jeanne Josephine Reid White passed away May 9, 2026, just two hours shy of Mother’s Day after a nine-year battle with breast cancer.
Born December 9, 1955, the fourth child and second daughter of Jim and Madelyn Reid, Jeanne landed exactly where she loved to be most: smack dab in the middle of her family of nine.. Being a Reid girl...
Sidney Gabbard III
May 6, 2026
Sidney Gabbard III, of Seymour, passed away at 9:42 a.m. May 6, 2026, at Floyd Baptist Hospital in New Albany. He battled heart issues along with many other health issues over the years.
Sid was born on December 20, 1955, in Seymour to the late Sidney Gabbard Jr. and Reba (Colwell) Gabbard who resides in North Vernon. He attended North Vernon...
Bonnie Singer
May 3, 2026
Bonnie Singer, age 89, of Vallonia, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Singer worked at Medora State Bank for more than 50 years, serving in several roles, including Vice President. She also worked alongside her son on the family farm. Bonnie had a passion and love for her dogs and cats.
Born on June 30, 1936, in...
Larry Wade Empson
Mar 31, 2026
Larry Wade Empson, born on September 26, 1941, in Tampico, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at Hoosier Health & Living.
Born to Leroy and Grace P. (Henry) Empson, and they preceded in death.
Larry began his career as a factory worker at Cummins Engine Company and after his retirement he devoted himself to the family farm.
He is survived by his...
Gary Edward Wagner
Mar 11, 2026
Gary Edward Wagner, 86, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home.
Born June 28, 1940, in Salem, Illinois, he was the son of the late Carroll and Clarabelle (Williams) Wagner. Gary graduated from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, where he earned a degree in Zoology.
Gary was a former professional baseball right-handed pitcher who played in...
Patricia Ann Peters
Mar 5, 2026
Patricia Ann (Toppe) Peters, 91, of Vallonia, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Pat was born in Henderson, KY on October 13, 1934, to the late Lawrence and Lottie (Madden) Toppe. Her family moved to Indianapolis when Pat was 3 weeks old and then came to Jackson County when she was 8 years...
James D. Miller
Mar 4, 2026
James (Jim) Dean Miller, 66, of Medora, passed away unexpectedly at 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home.
Jim was born on February 20, 1960, in Lima, OH to the late Joseph Junior Miller and Wanda Lucille (Mock) Miller. He was 1978 graduate of Brownstown Central High School. He worked in Maintenance at Union Camp/Exopack retired after 36...
Linda D. Mifflin
Feb 20, 2026
Linda D. (Graham) Mifflin, age 75, of North Vernon, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis, IN.
Linda was born in Seymour, IN on February 23, 1950, to the late Charles & Freida Annabell (Zike) Graham. She attended Brownstown High School. Linda had several manufacturing jobs, was a cook for Gerth Café, and a homemaker. She was...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Curry
Feb 5, 2026
Robert “Bob” Eugene Curry was born on November 18, 1945, to Chance and Ilene Curry in Jackson County, Indiana. He was raised in an area near Medora, Indiana, affectionately referred to as Strawberry Ridge, alongside his parents and his older siblings Marcella and Myron. Bob attended Clearspring High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. His experiences there helped...
Gene Paul Johnson
Feb 3, 2026
Gene Paul Johnson, age 87, a lifelong resident of Vallonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was a devoted, lifelong member of Vallonia Christian Church, where he faithfully served as a deacon for many years and later as an elder. His faith was central to his life, and he was...
Joseph Dale Leeper Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
Joseph Dale Leeper, Jr., age 39, of Medora, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Joseph was born on March 7, 1986, in Indianapolis, IN to Joseph Dale Leeper, Sr. & Katherine (Smith) Miller. He was a graduate of Brownstown Central High School. Joseph was a caregiver and his favorite person to take care of was...
