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Obituaries

Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.

Marjorie Bowden

MITCHELL – Marjorie Bowden, 101, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born March 29, 1925, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Claude and Lucy (Marley) Bri…

Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 5, 2026

Jeff L. “Fluffy” Byrnes - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Jeff L. “Fluffy” Byrnes, 68, of Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2026, following a golfing trip in Kentucky. Jeff was born on December 20, 1957, in Indianapolis, to Leroy and

Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 4, 2026

Martha Kay Turner - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Martha Kay Turner, 80, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at Worthington Place Assisted Living in Camby. Martha was born in Indianapolis on November 10, 1945, to the late Alv

Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 4, 2026

John Wigal

John William Wigal, 89, of Paragon, Indiana, a lifetime Morgan County resident, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday evening, September 3, 2026.John was one of nine children born to the late Claude and Cora (Warthen) Wigal. He was born on Friday, April 9, 1937, in Paragon, Indiana. John was known and cherished by everyone who knew him, bringing much light, mischief and joy wherever he went. He truly earned his reputation as the community’s town clown. John would oftentimes be seen riding his moped through town and loved riding to the river, where he enjoyed spending idle time. He also found great joy in gardening, fishing, hunting and trapping.John attended Paragon School and worked most of his life in construction, working alongside his brother, Slug, for Wigal Construction.John leaves behind a host of loving family, including his wife, whom he married on August 12, 1959, Virginia Sue “Suzi” (Daggy) Wigal of Paragon; his sons, Jonathon Wayne Wigal (Amy) of Gosport, Indiana, and Carl Eugene Wigal of Paragon; daughters, Lisa Jane Dickey of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Pamela Sue Thomas (Jeff) of Gosport, Indiana; his sister, Bertha Bryant of Martinsville; grandchildren, Crystal Thomas, Shanell Humphrey (Jacob), Kaitlyn Vehling (Jered), Cheyenne Wigal (Kyle Cherry) and Destanie Dickey; and five great-grandchildren.John was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Arthur “Slug,” James and Dennis Wigal; and four sisters, Violet Stevenson, Lucille Carroll, Virginia Carmichael and Helen Austin.John’s friendly smile and comical personality will be deeply missed and always remembered by those who knew and loved him, especially the town of Paragon.In honoring his wishes, John will be laid to rest at Friendship Park Cemetery in Paragon, and there will be no service at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friendship Park Cemetery Association and mailed to 790 Valley Drive, Martinsville, IN 46151.Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with John’s family at www.nealandsummers.com.

Martin County · 47553 · Sep 4, 2026

Robert Preston “Bobby” Slayton

HURON – Robert Preston “Bobby” Slayton, 81, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at Mitchell Manor. Born July 13, 1945, in Orange County, he was the son of Charles Robert Slayton and Loretta (Sto…

Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 4, 2026

Obituary information for Floyd Wilson

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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 4, 2026

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Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 4, 2026

William Kenneth “Kenny” Merry

MITCHELL – William Kenneth “Kenny” Merry, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital. Born February 3, 1933, in Lawrence County, he was the son …

Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 2, 2026

Tincie L. Payne - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Tincie L. Payne 85, of Mooresville, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Miller’s Manor in Mooresville. Tincie was born on November 18, 1940, in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Clifford Crusenb

Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 2, 2026

Obituary information for George Lewis Weymouth

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 2, 2026

Obituary information for George Lewis Weymouth

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 2, 2026

Obituary information for George Weymouth

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 2, 2026

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