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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

Around Indiana aggregated headlines

BYE-BYE, LAIRLAND: Andrew Ireland Gets the Boot — Hoosier Enquirer and the Southside Are Celebrating

Indianapolis — The youngest member of the Indiana General Assembly just became the newest member of the unemployment line.State Rep. Andrew Ireland — the Franklin Township attor…

Hoosier Enquirer

Three local teams earn Sectional Championships Friday

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) -- Three local teams earned a Sectional Championship trophy on Friday.

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Top 4 finalists announced for The Zone Banner

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — Student sections across central Indiana were outstanding once again this season, cheering on their teams and competing for the coveted spirit award, The Zo…

WRTV

Central Indiana Christmas tree farms prepare for holiday rush

THORNTOWN, Ind. – Thanksgiving is just three weeks away, and so is the start of Christmas tree harvesting. As local tree farms prepare to welcome customers with holiday cheer, F…

Fox 59

FORMER LT. GOV. HOPEFUL CRASHES OUT Braun’s Handpicked Running Mate Gets Booted From Indiana House

INDIANAPOLIS — The woman who was once just one convention vote away from becoming Indiana’s lieutenant governor is now out of a job.Former State Rep. Julie McGuire, the southsid…

Hoosier Enquirer

Missing 16-year-old girl last seen in NW Indiana may be with dangerous man: family

Family members of a 16-year-old girl missing in Indiana say the teen has a mental health disorder and is without her medications.

ABC7 Chicago

No. 2/3 Indiana swimming and diving places 4th at College Swimming League championship

The Hoosiers swam in the Wild Card round the day before.

idsnews

Chicago Bears weigh Illinois stadium options as Indiana seeks commitment

The Chicago Bears met with Illinois lawmakers about stadium legislation as a developer proposes a new South Side location and Indiana officials push the team to commit to Hammond.

FOX 32 Chicago

Indiana voters approve amendment expanding when judges can deny bail

In Allen County, more than 58,000 people voted in favor of the amendment, accounting for about 59% of the vote.

WANE 15

Indiana losing patience as Chicago Bears hold court again with Illinois in stadium saga

Gov. Mike Braun is strongly urging the Chicago Bears to finalize their plans for a Hammond stadium immediately or risk losing the opportunities offered by Indiana.

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