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Obituaries

Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.

Steven Louis Mascher - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Steven Louis Mascher, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1947, in Indianapolis to the la

Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 1, 2026

Judith H. Brown - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Judith H. Brown, 80, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2026. She was born in Franklin, Indiana, on October 21, 1945, to the late Lyman and Gail (Kellams) Hougland. Judith gr

Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 31, 2026

Obituary information for William Kirby

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Greene County · 47441 · Aug 31, 2026

Joseph Sanders

Joseph “Joe” Allen Sanders, 66, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Owen Valley Health Campus in Spencer, Indiana.Joe was born April 13, 1960, in Linton, Indiana, to Edwin and Donna (Welsh) Sanders. He was a 1978 graduate of Owen Valley High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Joe dedicated many years to the Bloomington Police Department, retiring after a respected career in law enforcement.Joe found joy in the simple things that made life meaningful: reading, cooking, riding motorcycles, and, above all, sharing time with family and friends. He will be remembered for his service, his steady presence, and the love he held for those closest to him.He is survived by his children, Heather Sanders; Hana (Josh) Dodds; Holli (Bradley) Sterrett; and Hunter (Colte) Sanders. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kit Collier, Rhett Dodds, Waylon Sterrett, Harlan Sanders, Huxley Sanders, and Elwyn Sanders; and by his siblings, Hilda Denny and Roe Sanders.Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Donna Sanders, and his brothers, Bob Sanders and Dan Sanders.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 N. Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery in Patricksburg.West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements.Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com

Greene County · 47441 · Aug 29, 2026

Obituary information for Joseph Allen Sanders

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Greene County · 47441 · Aug 29, 2026

Obituary information for Brenda G. Spencer

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Martin County · 47553 · Aug 28, 2026

Mary Inez Stapleton - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Mary Inez Stapleton 87, of Mooresville, passed away on August 25, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Mary was born on January 19, 1939 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Lloyd and Florenc

Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 27, 2026

Obituary information for William "Bill" G. Sallee

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Orange County · 47452 · Aug 27, 2026

Obituary information for Travis Lee Camden

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Martin County · 47553 · Aug 26, 2026

Brian S. Branam - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Brian S. Branam 59, of Martinsville, passed away on August 26, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Brian was born on March 15, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Richard J. Branam and

Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 26, 2026

Linda Kay Godbey

MITCHELL – Linda Kay Godbey, 79, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Linda fought cancer for 16 years and was one of the strongest people you …

Lawrence County · 47421 · Aug 25, 2026

Deborah Lynn “Debbi” Sweet - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Deborah Lynn ” Debbi ”  Sweet, 76, of Mooresville, passed away on August 24, 2026, just one day after celebrating her 76th birthday with all of her family. She was born in Greencastle, In

Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 25, 2026

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