All Obituaries

Juanita Turpen Snyder, 97, a devoted loving wife, mother, granny and great-granny, of Sullivan slipped softly into the arms of Jesus at her home on Saturday November 25, 2023.  She was born in Sullivan on November 24,1926 to Doral and LuEmma Brown Turpen.  June 4,1942. Juanita married her lifetime love Ernie Snyder. They celebrated 55 years together. Juanita was a loving homemaker raising their 3 children. She was also a part of the Mary Sherman Hospital family as a CNA for over 30...

Deanna McKain 41, of Terre Haute passed onto eternal life on Wednesday November 22, 2023 at her residence. Deanna was born in Mountain Home Idaho to David A. and Theresa Zsebehazy on September 24, 1982.  She was a 2016 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College.  Deanna was currently employed with Greene County General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing and kayaking. She was also a Phi Theta Kappa honor society member.   Survivors include...

Judith Kay Ford Parks, 85, Georgetown, In, was born in Sullivan to Ralph and Lucille Ford. She was a member of Sullivan High School class of 1955. After graduation she attended Union School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 42 years. She ended her career as a  traveling nurse which she loved. She alway had a story to tell about her nursing experiences.   She was a loving Sister, Mother, Nana, and Great Nana. Everyone knew of her as Nana Judy. She touched many...

  Carlisle, Arthur McKinley, a loving husband, father and grandfather, 82, of Carlisle slipped peacefully away at his home with his loved ones by his side. Arthur was born September 23,1941 in Vigo County to Howard and Frances Pierson McKinley. He was a 1961 Graduate of Carlisle High School. Following graduation he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably from 1961 until 1964. He married his lifelong love, Virginia Terrell on February 27, 1965. From this...

Thomas Leslie “Tom” Gadberry, 86 of Sullivan, Entered into eternal life on Friday, November 10, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Tom was born March 28, 1937 in Sullivan IN to John Everette and Hazel Rumple Gadberry. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School and joined the Army Reserves after graduation. He married his high school sweet heart Mary Jeanette Garrard on August 24, 1957.  Tom retired from General Telephone, December of 1993, after 30 years of service,...

Marlene Faye Norris, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home with loved ones by her side. She was born March 13, 1937, in Sullivan County, to Noah and Grace (Lynch) Southwood. Marlene was a 1955 graduate of Shelburn High School. She had a strong love of god and so many fond memories of the Shelburn Church of God. Marlene owned and operated The Spaghetti House in Sullivan, and then went on to work at Millers Merry Manor where she retired at the age of 84. Marlene...

Debbie Robbins, of Sullivan, Indiana, entered eternal rest at 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 14. After a tough battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at her “beautiful” house. Debbie was a devoted wife, mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, and many other unofficial titles. She is survived by her brotherRonald (Ann) Shorter of Sullivan, Beverly (Lee deceased) Coulson of Sullivan, and Vicki (Ben) Springer of Sullivan.  Debbie married Gary (Joe) Robbins December 5, 1975,...

Dwight Barnes Burton Sr, 93, Graysville, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus, Terre Haute. He was born Nov. 6, 1929, in Sullivan, to Herbert and Mabel Bessie Barnes Burton. He was a 1947 graduate of Graysville High School. He received his certificate of completion in Agriculture in 1948 at Purdue University, certificate of completion at Light and Heavy Equipment School, in 1951, Ft. Benning, Georgia, and was a pre-engineering student at...

Crystal René Jenne Went into the arms of her lord and savior as she was surrounded by her family on October 4, 2023 at the age of 46.  She was born in Sullivan, Indiana on October 28, 1976 to William Lee Monk and Dianna (Alumbaugh) Monk.  She attended Sullivan High School, graduating in 1994. Crystal attended Victory Community Church, was a member of 4H, FFA, and FHA. Her time was best spent with her family and friends playing games, and listening to music. She is preceded...

Cheryl Johnson, 76, of Sullivan slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus just as she always prayed, on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Breckenridge Commons in Sullivan. Cheryl was born in Terre Haute IN, to Warren and Helen (Chapman) Means, on October 5, 1946. She was a 1964 graduate of North Central High School. After graduation, she worked as an Administrative Assistant at GTE. She was very strong in her faith and loved to read her Bible and made it a point to write down a scripture...