Obituaries
Remembering Loved Ones – Holmes Memorial Chapel Obituaries
Nancy Gambill
Oct 27, 2025
Nancy Holt Boone Gambill, slipped into the sweet presence of Jesus on Monday, October 27, 2025 at The Waters of Sullivan, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy began her journey in life on July 14, 1932 in Oaktown, Indiana, born to Charles E. Holt and Helen M. Dunn Holt. She was a 1950 graduate of Farmersburg High School. Nancy was...
Carol Sue Harmon
Oct 30, 2025
Carol Sue Skinner Harmon, 69, of Shelburn, Indiana, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Niles, Michigan, on November 30, 1955, to John E. “Jack” Skinner and Barbara Moses Skinner. Carol attended Sullivan High School and spent 43 wonderful years with the love of her life, Michael “Wally”...
Lynne Loree Akers
2025
Lynne Loree Fusco Akers, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She began her journey in life on January 20,1960 in Hendricks County Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Carol Rudisel Fusco. Lynne was a graduate of South High School and continued her education obtaining her nursing degree. She married her loving husband Terry Akers, on November 7,...
Cheryl Elizabeth Cox
Oct 26, 2025
Gary Allen Cox Sr. and Cheryl Elizabeth Wence Cox, strolled into the presence of Jesus together, hand in hand. Gary left this life behind on Saturday, October 25, 2025 and patiently awaited Cheryls arrival on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Gary began his life journey on October 2,1958 in Sullivan, the son of Steven and Alice Meeks Cox.
Cheryl began her journey...
Gary Allen Cox Sr.
Oct 25, 2025
Gary Allen Cox Sr. and Cheryl Elizabeth Wence Cox, strolled into the presence of Jesus together, hand in hand. Gary left this life behind on Saturday, October 25, 2025 and patiently awaited Cheryls arrival on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Gary began his life journey on October 2,1958 in Sullivan, the son of Steven and Alice Meeks Cox.
Cheryl began her journey...
Jerry Denzil Collins
Oct 8, 2025
Jerry Denzil Collins, 85, of Sullivan passed peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 8,2025 at Providence Health Care, surrounded by family and friends. He began his life journey on August 13,1940 in Sullivan, to Charles Raymond and Hallie Marie Collins. He retired from Laborers Union #741 after many years of dedicated service. Jerry was a devoted Husband, Dad, Grandfather...
Nancy Kay Burr
Sep 16, 2025
Nancy Kay Snyder Burr, 89, of Carlisle, was graciously welcomed into the eternal splendor of Heaven on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at The Waters of Sullivan. Nancy began her life journey on May 11, 1936 in Paxton, Indiana the daughter of the late Rush and Ruby Snyder. She was a 1954 graduate of Carlisle High School. She married her lifetime...
Ruth E. Metcalf
Sep 16, 2025
Ruth E. Metcalf, 100, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 16, 2025 at The Waters of Sullivan. Ruth was born on October 24,1924 in Sullivan, Indiana the daughter of Orville and Lula Brown Wesner. She married John Metcalf on October 5, 1945. Ruth and her husband John owned and operated Metcalf Body Shop in Sullivan, Indiana for several...
August "Auggie" John Martin
Sep 5, 2025
August (Auggie) J. Martin
November 19, 1943 – September 5, 2025
On the evening of September 5, 2025, Auggie slipped peacefully away into the arms of Jesus with his family at his side providing a serenade for him on his journey.
Auggie was born on November 19, 1943, to John and Margaret (Rose) Martin, the youngest of 3 children. From an early age,...
Herman Davidson Riley Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Herman Davidson Riley Jr. of Sullivan, formerly of Delmar Maryland, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at IU Methodist. He began his life journey on May 23, 1947 in Delmar, the son of the late Herman Daividson Sr. and Carrie Pusey Riley. He married his beloved wife, Ruby Biddle on January, 30,1982. Together they created and raised a...
Jeffrey Wayne Hayes
Aug 30, 2025
Jeffery Wayne Hayes September 6, 1960 – August 30, 2025
Jeffery Wayne Hayes, 64, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Born on September 6, 1960, Jeffery was the son of Charles and Nancy Hayes. He retired from the Indiana Laborers Union Local 204 and was known as someone who always spoke his mind—you...
Shelby Gail Hammer
Aug 27, 2025
Shelby Gail Harmon Hammer slipped peacefully into eternal rest, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Glenburn Home. She began her life journey on January 7,1937 in Prairie Creek, Indiana . The daughter of the late, Zernie and Esta Hunt Harmon. Gail was a 1954 graduate of Sullivan High School. She retired from many dedicated years as office manager for Hagen...
Jeffrey Eugene Kinnett
Aug 25, 2025
Jeffrey (Jeff) Eugene Kinnett, was reunited with his loving wife, Molly, on August 25, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Jeff was born on May 9, 1962 at Mary Sherman Hospital to Larry Eugene and Patricia Ann Wright Kinnett. He was a member of the graduating class of 1980 and attended Nashville Auto Diesel...
Ladeena Lynn Walters
Aug 21, 2025
Ladeena Lynn (Nolan) Walters, of Sullivan, was reunited with her loving son, Sonny, after many years of separation, on August 21, 2025. She began her life journey on November 2, 1945 in Sullivan County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Wyoma Tomey Nolan. She was a 1963 graduate of Sullivan High School.
Ladeena, was a caregiver by nature, she loved...
William J Ferree
Aug 12, 2025
William J. Ferree died peacefully on August 12th at The Waters in Sullivan, with his family by his side. He was born on February 9, 1937. His parents were Raymond and Bernice Bragdon Ferree. He graduated from Graysville High School class of 1955. Upon graduation he joined the Navel Reserves. He married Lovinia Wible Ferree on November 8, 1959. They...
Karen Ann Nash
Aug 3, 2025
Karen Ann Klutey Nash, 68 of Sullivan, passed into eternal rest in the comfort of her home, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Karen began her journey in life on November 16, 1956 in Phoenix Arizona, the daughter of the late, George Ervin and Belva Weller Klutey. She was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School. She retired from years of...
James "Jim" Lynn Kennett
Aug 2, 2025
James “Jim” Lynn Kennett, 81, of Graysville, slipped into eternal rest on August 2, 2025 at The Waters of Sullivan. Jim was born on August 19, 1943 in Sullivan to the late James and Gladys Kennett. He was a graduate of the last graduating class of Graysville High School.
He married the late Marcella Haltom, on March 7,1964. Jim worked as...
Mildred Lucille Shipley
Aug 1, 2025
Mildred Lucille Shipley, 94, of Linton, departed this earthly life to be in the eternal glory of her Lord and Savior, on August 1, 2025 in the comfort of her daughter's home. She began her life journey on December 3,1930 in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of the late, Golden and Lula Burns. Mildred met and married the late Melvin Shipley...
Jay Thomas Dix
Jul 30, 2025
Jay Thomas Dix 68, years young, passed onto eternal life on July 30, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his wife and family by his side. Jay was born in Terre Haute IN and grew up in Valparaiso IN. He graduated from Valparaiso High School, where he set track records , while also being a member of the...
Gertrude E. Land
Jul 29, 2025
Gertrude E. Land, 87, of Dugger, slipped into the eternal splendor of Heaven, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by those she deeply loved. Gertrude began her journey in life on December 30, 1937 in Sullivan County, to the late John and Eula McCammon Walters. She was a graduate of Dugger High School. After...
