All Obituaries

Charles “Swampy” Douglas, of Medora, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at IU Methodist Hospital on September 14, 2020.  He was 77. Charles Ray Douglas entered this life on June 6, 1943 in Jellico, TN. He was the loving son of the late Hobert Hardin Douglas and Bonnie (Coffman)Douglas Neal. Charlie was united in marriage to Rebecca (Neal) Douglas on December 27, 1984.  With his union, he was blessed with four children, Darla, Charles H.,...

Brenda Kay Silvers, of Brownstown, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020 in Bedford, Indiana. She was 74. Brenda entered this life on October 31, 1945 in Washington, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late John and Nellie (Kelsey) Crane.  She grew up in Lawrence County and graduated from Oolitic High School in 1963. On November 12, 1962 she was united in marriage to Jack E. Silvers.  From this union they were blessed with four children, J. Dwayne, Angela M. John E., and J....

    Virginia Lee (Young) Helton, of Medora, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at Covered Bridge Health Campus on Saturday August 8, 2020. She was 91. Virginia entered this life on February 7, 1929 in Lee County, Virginia. She was the first daughter of William Ray and Esther Marie (Collins) Young and she was the loving sister to Ralph, Charles, Robert, Paul, Kenneth, and Darlene. Virginia was a graduate of Heltonville High School. Virginia was united in...

Ronald Abner, Sr., of Bedford, passed away suddenly at Bloomington Hospital on August 4, 2020. He was 61 Ron entered this life on April 22, 1959 in Seymour, Indiana. He was the son of Donald “Butch” and Mary (Sirmans) Abner. He was the brother of Donald “Drope”  and Melanie,  and the father to Jered and Ronald, Jr. Ron was a Tool & Die Maker. He made molds while working at PD & Q in Bedford and at Como Plastics in Columbus. After his retirement he...

Robert Leslie “Bobby” Booker, of Leesville, passed away at his home on the morning of July 25, 2020. He was 31. Bobby entered this life on January 16, 1989 at Dunn Memorial Hospital of Bedford, Indiana. He was the loving son of Leland and Peggy Booker. Bobby was very proud of this day because he shared his birthday with his Papaw. Bobby was a loving father, fiancé, and brother. You could find Bobby at home on the play station, out at his favorite fishing hole, or on the...

Sunshine Nichole Johnson, of Columbus, passed away on the morning of July 25, 2020. She was 33. Sunny entered this life on August 25, 1986 in Bedford, Indiana. She was the daughter of Brian and Terri Temple.  She attended Seymour High School, She was a mother who loved to sing. She will be missed by, her sons, Brayden Temple and Bobby Baughman, her father Brian Temple and stepmother Tammy of Brownstown, her mother Terri Temple of Seymour, Siblings, Brian Temple, Jr. of North Vernon,...

Michael Brock, of Salem, passed away on July 22, 2020 at Community East Hospital of Indianapolis.  He was 44.   Mike entered this life on February 22, 1975 in Bedford, Indiana.  He was the youngest born to James Edward and Terri Jean (Brown) Brock.  He was the younger brother of Jimmy and the older brother of David. Mike leaves behind those who loved him, daughters, Melissa Cody, Michelle Brock, Tiffany Wigley and Jade Wigley, and a brother Jimmy...

Shirley Ann (Denny) Snapp, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at Schneck Medical Center surrounded by those who loved her.  She was 78. Shirley entered this life on July 10, 1942 in Seymour, Indiana. She was the only child born to the late Walter and Winona (Perkins) Denny. Shirley spent most of her life in Jackson County. She graduated from Brownstown Central and then went on to Indiana State to earn her undergraduate for teaching.  She later went back to college to earn her...

Mary Rose Guthrie, of Medora, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 at her home. She was 79 years old. Mary entered in this life on December 8, 1940 in Tunnelton, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of Stanley and Margaret (Flinn) Guthrie and the loving sister of Harriett Imogene Guthrie. On July 20, 1957 in her parents’ home, she was united in marriage to Donald Guthrie. This union of 62 years was blessed with a son Troy. Mary formerly worked for the Medora Egg Company, Medora...

Peggy S. (Arnold) Booker, of Bedford entered her eternal home peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 20, 2020. She was 55. She entered this life on July 30, 1964 in Bedford Indiana. Peggy was the youngest of six daughters born to the loving parents of Robert and Myrtle (Guthrie) Arnold. Peggy attended Tunnelton School and the later graduated from Medora High, Class of 1983. She was blessed with two loving children, Kristian and Robert. She was a loving mother, Granny and...