Section
Obituaries
Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.
Section
Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.
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 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
View Lois G. West's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
Greene County · 47441 · Aug 21, 2026
Tammy Renee Minardo, 51, of Martinsville, unexpectedly departed from this world on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her home. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 30, 1975 to Michael David Tracy and Deb
Monroe County · 47401 · Aug 21, 2026
View Marcella Whalin's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
Orange County · 47452 · Aug 20, 2026
View Imogene Thomas's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
Martin County · 47553 · Aug 20, 2026
MITCHELL – Mary Jane Noe, 89, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her residence. Born August 8, 1937, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Raymond Jones and Mary Louise (Wagoner) Eck. She…
Lawrence County · 47421 · Aug 20, 2026
Betty was born on October 1st, 1931 and passed away on August 20th, 2026 at the age of 94
Jackson County · 47274 · Aug 19, 2026
View John Scott McBride's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
Greene County · 47441 · Aug 19, 2026
View Linda Walker's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
Greene County · 47441 · Aug 19, 2026
Ivy Nyx McBride, infant daughter of Allyson Tillman and Charles McBride passed away on August 17, 2026 at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on August 11, 2026 in Indianapolis.Ivy is survived by her loving parents and sister, Jean Goodrich.A Celebration of Life service is being planned for a later date.Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc. in Spencer.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com.
Greene County · 47441 · Aug 19, 2026
View Dorothy Jean Sandusky's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
Martin County · 47553 · Aug 19, 2026
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