Obituaries

Jul 13, 2025

Ricki Joe "Rick" Killion, 70, of Sullivan, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Rick began his life journey on September 1,1954 in Sullivan County, born one of 7 children, to the late Bill and June (Mason) Killion.

He was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School.

Rick was a well known and well respected mechanic, his knowledge...

Jul 7, 2025

Madonna Rose Kerns, 94, of Hymera, passed into the sweet eternity of Heaven on July 7,2025 at Union Hospital. Madonna began her life journey in Paris, Illinois. She was a graduate of State Laboratory High School, class of 1948. She lived a long, fulfilled life that was dedicated to God and her family, and took great pride in her family....

Jul 4, 2025

Michael Gene Nash, 80, of Sullivan, passed into eternal rest on July 4, 2025 in the comfort of his home. He was born on November 29,1944 in Sullivan County to the late Arthur and Opal Watson Nash. Michael was a graduate of Carlisle High School, where he held the office of FFA Officer. He went on to be a Millwright...

Jul 2, 2025

John Franklin Stultz, 75, of Sullivan, slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.  He began his life journey in Terre Haute Indiana, the son of  John Sr. and Jean Stultz, on November 25,1948. John was a 1966 graduate of Sullivan High School. In 1972 he married his loving wife, Caroline Morrison. He was a dedicated employee for...

Jun 21, 2025

William Earl Burr, 91, a long time resident of Carlisle, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 21,2025 at The Waters of Sullivan.Bill began his life journey on February 6,1934 in East Alton, Illinois. Born the son of the late William and Helen Clark Burr. He was a 1952 graduate of Oaktown High School. On September...

Jun 20, 2025

Brian Dale Bogard, 54 of Terre Haute IN. passed into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis . He entered this life on December 8,1970 the son of the late Terry and Cheryl French Bogard.

Brian was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School, he earned his Associates Degree from...

Jun 19, 2025

Richard Lee McCowen slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by those he cherished. Richard began his life journey on May 30,1943 in Terre Haute, IN. born one of 2 sons to the late Clifford and Bonnie Suthard McCowen French. He was a graduate of Wiley High...

Jun 13, 2025

William A. “Bill” Arnett, 89 of Sullivan, saddled his horse for a final ride into the sunset on June 13, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished.

Bill was born on January 17, 1936, in Merom, Indiana, to the late Roger and Velda Rockwell Arnett. He graduated from Gill Township High School in 1954. Bill proudly served...

Jun 3, 2025

David Michael Naylor, 72, of Farmersburg, Indiana passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He began his life journey on March 27, 1953, in Poteau Oklahoma.  He was the son of Everett Naylor and Ramona (Horton) Naylor. Mike Honorably served in the Army from the late 60’s to the early 70’s. He then met the love of...

May 21, 2025

Rita S. Frakes Thomas, 70, of Farmersburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the comfort of her home. She was born on November 26,1954 to Donald and Polly Frakes.

Rita married her life partner on February 18, 1972 they walked the path of life together for 53 years. She enjoyed playing softball and fishing. She...

May 20, 2025

Sandra K. McKinley of Sullivan, peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Those she cherished surrounding her. She entered this life on July 11, 1939 in Farnsworth, born one of 7 children to Edgar R. and Mary Louise Sanders.

She was a 1957 Union High School graduate. Outside of being a devoted...

May 16, 2025

Shelby Jean Richmond Miller, age 68, formerly of Gray, KY, passed away on May 16th 2025, in Sullivan, Indiana.

She was born on January 14th, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. Shelby was the daughter of the late William Riley Richmond and Christine Mills Richmond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother;...

May 15, 2025

Scott Junior Beard, joined in with the Heavenly choir on Thursday, May 15, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Scott began his life journey on February 11,1955 in Decker Indiana as the son of Herschel Jr. and Shirley Beard. He graduated high school in 1973, where he was an outstanding athlete. In 1974 his love of music...

May 9, 2025

Myron Bartlett of Terre Haute, IN went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1950, in Waukegan, IL to Lucille Andersen Villiard and was raised by her and his step-father James “Jim” Villiard.

Myron graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1968. He met his wife, Donna Robbins, while...

May 9, 2025

Raymond “Ray” McCammon gained his Angel wings on Friday, May 9, 2025 at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis, with his loving family at his side. Ray was the son of the late Herbert and Mary Lou Wesner McCammon. He began his life journey on November 20, 1950. He was a 1968 graduate of Sullivan High School.

Ray...

May 8, 2025

Susan Darlene Ouart Walker, passed gently into the arms of Jesus, on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Susan was born on October 10, 1959 in San Fernando California , to Seldon and Geraldine Ouart. She was a graduate of Sylmar High School. Susan went on to achieve her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse....

May 7, 2025

Ellis Harry Martin passed into eternal life on May 7, 2025 at The Gibson Family Center. He began his life journey on May 4,1946 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late, Ellis and Mary Elizabeth Proctor Martin. He was a graduate of Carbondale High School. After graduation he began his career in Computer Technology with General...

May 5, 2025

Dr. Kenneth “Kenny” Kimmell, a prominent, well esteemed Optometrist in Sullivan County, passed from this earthly life to be with the Lord, on Monday, May 5,2025 at Union Hospital. Kenny began his life journey on January 19,1935 in Sullivan County. The son of the late Harold and Dorothy Walker Kimmell. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School. He...

Apr 24, 2025

Sally Anne Vaught, 93, of Sullivan passed away peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Marion County on March 28, 1932, to Clint Cunningham and Auline Rieber Cunningham.

Sally was a longtime Hairdresser in Sullivan County for several...

Apr 23, 2025

Nancy Leah Hancock was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Nancy began her life journey on July 29, 1936 in Sullivan, Indiana. Born the daughter of Gerald Brown and Leona May (Reid) Dotson. She attended Sullivan High School. On January 16, 1958 she married her life partner Charles Hancock.

Nancy attended Temple...