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Obituaries

Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.

Marvin Phipps Obituary (1944 - 2026)

Marvin was born on August 25th, 1944 and passed away on August 18th, 2026 at the age of 81

Jackson County · 47274 · Aug 17, 2026

Obituary information for Virginia Cliff

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Greene County · 47441 · Aug 17, 2026

Donnie Noel - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Donnie Noel, a man of deep faith, quiet integrity, and boundless love for his family, passed away peacefully at his home in Mooresville on August 17, 2026, at the age of 81. Donnie’s life journey be

Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 17, 2026

Obituary information for Richard Lorenz

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Greene County · 47441 · Aug 17, 2026

Obituary information for Dianne L. Oakley

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Martin County · 47553 · Aug 17, 2026

Obituary information for Lois Gertrude (Simpson) West

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Greene County · 47441 · Aug 17, 2026

Lilianna “Lili” Marie Gray - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Lilianna “Lili” Marie Gray, 44 years old, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at her home with family at her side. She was born on February 17, 1982, in Midw

Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 16, 2026

Sharon Ann Russell

WASHINGTON – Sharon Ann Russell, 83, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Born July 8, 1943, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Greenie an…

Lawrence County · 47421 · Aug 15, 2026

Obituary information for Virginia Cliff

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Greene County · 47441 · Aug 15, 2026

Daniel Joseph “Joe” Kirkman

Daniel Joseph (Joe) Kirkman, 88, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at Stonebridge Health Campus. Joe was born in Avoca, son of Roscoe and Bernice Kirkman. He began working at age 15 at Nick’s Ser…

Lawrence County · 47421 · Aug 14, 2026

David “Dave” Robert Allbright

MITCHELL – David “Dave” Robert Allbright, 75, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Majestic Care of Bedford. Born June 8, 1951, in Daviess County, he was the son of Oscar Benjamin and Betty Jacq…

Lawrence County · 47421 · Aug 14, 2026

Rebekah Pope

Rebekah Ann “Becky” (Frye) Pope, 74, of Spencer, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, August 14, 2026.Born in Bloomington, Indiana, on June 15, 1952, Becky was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ellen (Chambers) Frye. She was a graduate of Spencer High School and later married Donald Pope in 1999. Becky retired from Cook Inc. after many years of dedicated service.Becky had a special affection for animals and found great joy in caring for her dogs and cats and the strays around the neighborhood. She will be remembered for her kind heart, devotion to her family, and quiet care for those around her.She is survived by her brother, Robert (Karen) Frye; and her nieces and nephews, Shawn (Amanda) Frye, Melanie (Tim) Lighter, and Emily Robertson.She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Ellen Frye; and her husband, Donald Pope.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2026, at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 N. Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow the service at Chambersville Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Owen County Humane Society.Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc.Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com.

Greene County · 47441 · Aug 14, 2026

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(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Decatur County Community Hospital is encouraging community members to get the flu vaccine.

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Indiana chefs win top honors at World Food Championships

Two Hoosiers took home top honors at the World Food Championships, an event held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

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Bears meet with Illinois leaders to 'explore' stadium legislation as Indiana site work continues

The Chicago Bears are completing due diligence for potential stadium sites in Indiana even as the franchise acknowledges meeting with Illinois leaders ahead of a brief legislati…

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Patriotic quilts on display at Batesville Library

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – Patriotic quilts are on display at the Batesville Memorial Public Library in November.

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Broken Yolk Cafe to open first Indiana location in Lafayette

Broken Yolk Cafe opens, Monday, Nov. 16.

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ICA Class of 1976 celebrates class reunion

(OLDENBURG, Ind.) – Graduates of Immaculate Conception Academy recently celebrated their 50th Class Reunion.

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Indiana DNR offers safety tips for deer hunters

(BEUNA VISTA, Ind.) – Local hunters are being encouraged to prioritize safety in the woods this deer season.

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Council Special 11-10-2026

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School districts that lost Indiana tax referendums confront a tough question: What should we cut?

The majority of the 38 school districts seeking a property tax increase won their ballot measure on Tuesday. Budget cuts could be in store for the 12 that did not.

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Former Indiana Virtual School director found guilty of fraud in enrollment inflation scheme

Philip Holden’s conviction follows guilty pleas from school founder Thomas Stoughton and former superintendent Percy Clark in a multimillion-dollar scheme.

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