Obituaries
Remembering Loved Ones – Holmes Memorial Chapel Obituaries
Dana "Robin" Russell
2026
Dana Robinette “Robin” Russell, 75, of Sullivan, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on September 2, 1950, in Fairfield, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis and Winston Montgomery. She was happily married for many years to Richard Russell and lost him to COPD in early 2009. She then married the...
James "Jim" Crooks
2026
James “Jim” Crooks, went home to the eternal splendors of Heaven on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Envive of Sullivan. Surrounded by those he loved. He was one of 10 children born to the late Cecil and Pansy Crooks, on May 5,1936. Jim was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 1954. He married his lifelong love, Nancy Lewellyn,...
David Lynn McColl
2026
David Lynn McColl, 58, of Farmersburg, entered into eternal rest, in the comfort of his home, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He began his life journey on September 22,1967 In Royal Oak, Michigan. He was the son of, Dougald and Joan Patricia McColl. David was a graduate of East Grand Rapids High School, Lake Superior State University, earning a Criminal...
Debra "Debbie" Jean Ward
2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Jean Ward, fondly known as Debbie, on April 8, 2026, at the age of 63. Debbie left this world surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous but brief battle with lung cancer in her home in Shelburn, Indiana. She was born on...
Sarah I. Todd Henry
2026
Sarah I. Todd Henry, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on April 4, 2026. Born on May 29,1938, in Vincennes, Indiana, Sarah spent a lifetime devoted to her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and kindness that will be cherished forever.
Sarah was a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High...
Nellie M. Taylor
2026
Nellie M. Taylor, 96 years young, took her radiant smile to the feet of Jesus, on Tuesday, March 31,2026 with those she cherished at her side. She began her life journey on November 7, 1929 in Graysville, Indiana. Nellie was one of 9 children born to Samuel and Marie Akers Graves.
She was a graduate of Shelburn High School and last...
Patricia Ann Hale
2026
Patricia Ann Hale,72, of Knoxville, TN. entered into the eternal presence of Jesus on March 17, 2026. She began her life journey on May 15,1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of the late John and Josephine (DeFrank) Steele.
After graduation she attained her Registered Dental Hygienist Degree. Working alongside her Father in the family business, she enjoyed her clients and her...
Cody Sluder
Mar 16, 2026
Cody Bryant Sluder, 37, of Jasonville, IN. entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2026. He began his life journey on June 14,1988 in Sullivan, the son of Bryan and Lisa Secrest Sluder. He was a graduate of Zions Hill Christian School. Cody was a carpenter by trade.
He is survived by his bonus Dad, Duane Biggs, Father, Bryan and Mother,...
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...
