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Obituaries

Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.

Josephine Cornett - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Josephine Cornett, age 86, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Countryside Meadows in Avon. Jo, as many knew her, was born on November 6, 1939, in Hazard, Kentucky to

Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 22, 2026

Obituary information for Randall "Randy" Rodman

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Lawrence County · 47421 · Aug 22, 2026

Rodney Gene Fuller - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Rodney G. Fuller 78, of Mooresville, passed away on August 19, 2026, at home. Rodney was born on December 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William Perry Fuller and Maxine (Kelly) Fuller.

Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 22, 2026

Obituary information for Daniel Lee "Danny" Alley

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Martin County · 47553 · Aug 22, 2026

Obituary information for Amanda Jo Bolin

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Martin County · 47553 · Aug 21, 2026

Obituary information for Marilyn Cieslik

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Lawrence County · 47421 · Aug 21, 2026

Obituary information for Robert D. Marsh

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Lawrence County · 47421 · Aug 21, 2026

Obituary information for George William "Bill" Hatton

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Martin County · 47553 · Aug 21, 2026

Obituary information for Sandra R Retzlaff

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Greene County · 47441 · Aug 21, 2026

Obituary information for Sandra R Retzlaff

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Greene County · 47441 · Aug 21, 2026

Lois West

Lois Gertrude (Simpson) West, 103, a longtime resident of Spencer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Byron Center, Michigan.Born September 1, 1922, in Daviess County, Indiana, Lois was the daughter of Bert and Ada (Ault) Simpson. On November 26, 1942, she married Ballard West, with whom she shared many cherished years.Lois devoted much of her professional life to the accounting department at the Indiana University Student Health Center. She later continued her career at Macy’s department store in Bloomington. She was also a faithful member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bloomington.She is survived by her son, Larry (Suzanne) West of Alto, Michigan; her grandsons, Chris (Ashley) West and Andy (Maggie) West; her great-grandchildren, Norah, Isaac, Joseph, Tucker, Molly, and Jillian; and her brother, Gary Simpson.Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Ballard West; and her siblings, Lowell Simpson, Paul Eugene Simpson, Robert Simpson, Kenny Simpson, and Maxine Henson.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 N. Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc. in Spencer, Indiana.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Drive SW Suite 200, Byron Center, Michigan 49315.Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com

Greene County · 47441 · Aug 21, 2026

Lois West

Lois Gertrude (Simpson) West, 103, a longtime resident of Spencer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Byron Center, Michigan.Born September 1, 1922, in Daviess County, Indiana, Lois was the daughter of Bert and Ada (Ault) Simpson. On November 26, 1942, she married Ballard West, with whom she shared many cherished years.Lois devoted much of her professional life to the accounting department at the Indiana University Student Health Center. She later continued her career at Macy’s department store in Bloomington. She was also a faithful member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bloomington.She is survived by her son, Larry (Suzanne) West of Alto, Michigan; her grandsons, Chris (Ashley) West and Andy (Maggie) West; her great-grandchildren, Norah, Isaac, Joseph, Tucker, Molly, and Jillian; and her brother, Gary Simpson.Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Ballard West; and her siblings, Lowell Simpson, Paul Eugene Simpson, Robert Simpson, Kenny Simpson, and Maxine Henson.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 N. Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc. in Spencer, Indiana.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Drive SW Suite 200, Byron Center, Michigan 49315.Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com

Greene County · 47441 · Aug 21, 2026

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