Obituaries
Remembering Loved Ones – Holmes Memorial Chapel Obituaries
Terry Ashba
2026
Terry Ashba, slipped into eternal rest on March 5, 2026 . He was born on September 20, 1952 in Sullivan, to the late Emma Edwards Collins and James Elmer Ashba. He was a 1971 Union High School graduate. Terry was a lifelong truck driver, enjoying many hours over the road. He also enjoyed attending Abundant Grace House of Prayer.
He was...
Loren D. Davis
2026
Loren D. Davis, 89, passed away March 6, 2026 at Union Hospital. He was born May 18,1936 to Effie (Robertson) and Harry Davis. He was raised in Farnsworth, IN. Loren was one of 14 children. He was a Dugger High School graduate. He joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country several years. He then met his loving...
James Joseph Fusco
2026
James Joseph Fusco
11/19/1954-03/ 02/2026
Born in Bellville, Illinois to Carol and Charles Fusco, James (Jimmy Joe as friends and family would call him) passed away peacefully with his wife, son, and family at his side following almost a 4-year battle with a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, at Sullivan County Community Hospital.
His care teams at IU Simon Cancer Center...
Carl Raymond Samm
2026
Carl Samm, 90, of Hymera, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, February 28,2026 at Sullivan County Community Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He began his life journey on August 23,1935, the son of the late Clarence and Edith Samm.
Carl attended Bethel Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He met...
Richard G. Ayers
2026
Richard G. Ayers, 98, of Sullivan left his earthly life behind on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the loved ones he cherished. He began his life journey on September 10,1927 in Sullivan, County the son of the late Parker and Effie Mason Ayers. He married his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Virginia Pierce, on September 27,1948. Together they shared...
Linda L. Pierce
2026
Linda L. Pierce, of Sullivan, answered the sweet call of Jesus, on February 26, 2026, with those she loved at her side. Linda began her life journey on February 1,1936, in Sullivan, the daughter of the late Herschel and Veva Pirtle. She was a 1954 graduate of Sullivan High School. She married the love of her life Bill R. Pierce...
Daniel "Dan" J. Brown
2026
Daniel J. “Dan” Brown, 84, of Sullivan, slipped away peacefully, surrounded by those he cherished, on February 24, 2026, at The Gibson Family Center.
Dan began his journey in life on August 10,1941, In Iowa, born the son of the late, Carl and Margaret Brown. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School Class of 1959. Dan was a member of...
Charlotte Anne Black
2026
Charlotte Anne Hauger Black, 91, of Sullivan, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 21, 2026 at The Waters of Sullivan. She began her life journey on March 8,1934 in Sullivan County. She was the daughter of the late, Ossa And Delores Johnson Hauger, Charlotte attended Central Baptist Church in Sullivan, where she loved her church family, and...
Iris Sue Buza
2026
Iris Sue Buza, 52 of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband and daughters on Friday February 20, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1973 to Mary Helen (Jones) Pearman and Charles E. Pearman Jr. She was the youngest of five children and a 1992 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School. On July...
Beth I. Robbins
2026
Beth Robbins, 80, of Sullivan, peacefully slipped into her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She began her journey in this life on March 26, 1945 In Hatboro, PA. She was the daughter of Harry and Frances Proctor. Beth was a graduate of Hatboro High School. She married her loving husband Marion Robbins in 1980.
Beth attended Crossroads Community Church,...
Betty June Butts
2026
Betty June Butts, 95, a former resident of Sullivan County, slipped safely into the eternal arms of Jesus on February 3, 2026. She began her life journey on April 6, 1930. She was one of 7 children born to Raymond and Dorothy Huffman. Her family members awaiting her arrival at Heaven’s gate were her parents; husband, Richard Butts ; son,...
Timothy G. Drake
Feb 3, 2026
Timothy Glen Drake, a longtime resident of Farmersburg, Indiana passed peacefully at the age of 80 on February 3, 2026 at The Waters of Sullivan. Born in Terre Haute on July 21, 1945 to Loren "Jack" and Geraldine Drake, he was a 1963 graduate of North Central High School. He continued his passion for learning at Indiana State University. After...
James "Jimmy" M. Rogers
Feb 3, 2026
James “Jimmy” Monroe Rogers of Sullivan, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Envive of Sullivan. He began his life journey on November 26, 1943 in South Bend, Indiana. He was one of three children born to Oakley and Sedgret Rogers. He married his life partner, Margaret Ashcraft on February 9, 1967. He and Margaret spent...
Barry A. Stuck
2026
Barry Stuck, Age 71, of Sullivan County, Indiana
Barry Stuck, age 71, passed away on January 31, 2026. He was a beloved dad, papaw, grandpa, brother, teacher, mentor, coach, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born and raised in Sullivan County, Barry dedicated his life to the people and land he cherished. He was preceded...
Marjorie E. Turpen
Jan 31, 2026
Marjorie E. Turpen passed from this life on January 31,2026
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Robert "Bob" E. Pinkston
Jan 25, 2026
Robert E. “Bob” Pinkston passed from this life surrounded by the ones he loved, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He began his life journey on May 22, 1931 in Sullivan, the son of Howard and Esther Ford Pinkston. Bob was a devoted and dedicated family man. He met and married Phyllis Potts in September of 1950, together in 75 years...
Richard "Dick" Broderick Crooks
Jan 18, 2026
Richard Broderick Crooks, passed away January 18, 2026.
Richard “Dick” was born in Sullivan, Indiana. He was one of 10 children born to the late Cecil William and Pansy Viola Broderick Crooks. His birth date was September 6,1939. Dick’s sibling's were Betty Keene, Rose Heck, Shirley Jo Owings, Barb Anderson, George Crooks, John Crooks and Mary Dollahan, all of whom are...
Frances "Fran" Ann Carrico
2026
Fran Carrico, 82, of Carlisle passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 while surrounded by her family. Visitation will be at the First Christian Church in Sullivan from 11 to 1 on Friday, January 16. Funeral will be conducted by Pastor Lyle Parker at 1:00 P.M.
Frances Ann Struble was born in 1943 in Gary, Indiana. She had two brothers Paul...
Sandra "Sandy" Thompson
Jan 8, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Hiatt Thompson, formerly of Sullivan, passed from this earthly life on Thursday, January 8, 2026 surrounded by those she loved. She began her life journey on September 9,1944 in Sullivan, the daughter of the late John Hiatt and Mary Maxine Cox Hiatt. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School and shared her talent of cooking in the...
Danny Gene Morin
Jan 2, 2026
Danny Gene Morin, 78, of Sullivan slipped into the sweet eternal presence of Jesus on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Glenburn Senior Living. He began his life journey on October 6,1947 in Sullivan, born the son of the late Wayne Morin and Helen Hooley. He was a graduate of North Central High School and earned his associates degree from Indiana...
