Vivian A. Biggerstaff, 86, of Jasper, passed away with her daughter by her side at 9:25 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Serenity Springs Senior Living in Jasper. Vivian was born in Evansville on December 6, 1939, to Roy Charles and Dorothy Bostick. She married Paul L. Biggerstaff on July 6, 1957. He preceded…
Focused Fitness will host the Jasper Health & Wellness Summit, a full day of expert talks and conversation, on Saturday, November 14, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Parklands in Jasper. The event features eight speakers covering topics organizers say patients often find difficult to bring up with their own health care providers….
Darek Turpin, vice president and portfolio manager, graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and earned the Wharton Leadership Certificate on June 4, 2026. Darek joined Springs Valley in 2016 as an Investment Administrator and has steadily advanced throughout histenure. He was promoted to Investment Administrator II in 2020, assistant vice president and Investment…
The 2026 Huntingburg Herbstfest Little and Junior Miss Queen Pageant is set for Friday, September 25, 2026, at Huntingburg City Park starting at 7:00 p.m. EST. A group of 15 contestants are competing for the title of 2026 Little Miss Herbstfest, who will be crowned by Little Miss Herbstfest 2025 Saylor King. A group of…
The Huntingburg Herbstfest Queen Pageant was held Sunday night at Market Street Park in Huntingburg. Amerynn Fetter was crowned Miss Herbstfest. Fetter is a 2026 graduate of Southridge High School and is currently a freshman at the University of Southern Indiana. She is the daughter of Mark and Tina Fetter. Janell Hill was first runner-up,…
Jasper–TableX, a commercial table company serving the contract furniture industry since 1998, has unveiled a new brand identity and website centered on the idea that started the company: tables shouldn’t be complicated. The launch represents more than a new look for TableX. It marks a broader evolution of the company and the experience it provides…
April N. Best, 45, of Huntingburg, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 1, 1981, to Ike and Vicky Best. April graduated from Southridge High School in 2000 and attended Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services. She then pursued…
Melvin “Pops” L. Linette, 74, of Coatesville, Ind., formerly of Ireland, Ind., passed away surrounded by family at 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana. Mel was born in Jasper, Ind., on December 16, 1951, to Theodore and Dorothy (Wigand) Linette. He married Teresa “Susie” Chastain on August…
Sandra L. Opitz, 69, of Huntingburg, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at home with her beloved husband by her side. Sandra was born in Rome, New York, on December 26, 1956, to Robert L. and Helen Ruth Mary (Stevenson) Britton. She married Chris Opitz on March 25, 2011. She wore…
Marjorie Huff-Baughn, 90, of Dale, passed away at 1:10 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City. She was born October 17, 1935, in Caneyville, Kentucky, to Charles L. and Dorcus (Wilson) Johnson. Marjorie was a member of Little Pigeon Baptist Church. She enjoyed working puzzles, embroidery, crocheting, and quilting. Above all, Marjorie cherished spending…
