All Obituaries

Janet Nash, 82, of Sullivan passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at her residence.  Janet was born in Sullivan, Indiana on April 10, 1938 to Floyd DeHart and Roxie (Harris) DeHart.  She was a graduate of Fairbanks High School.  Janet was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Nash in 2013, daughter Debbie Wilson, grandchildren Leslie Nash, and Carrie Smith. Survivors include her son, Glen Nash of Sullivan, daughter Jill Smith of Sullivan, nine grandchildren,...

Merilyn Brown, 85, of Merom passed away in Millers Merry Manor on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  She was born in Glen-St. Mary FL., to Josie Davis and Mary (Crews) Davis.  Merilyn was a 1954 graduate of Macclenny High School, and married Frank E. Brown on September 11, 1955.  She was a Secretary, a house wife, a loving mother, grandmother and a great grandmother.   She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Merom. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Payton Santus, 25, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute on November 10, 1995 to Mark Santus and Lela (Shipman) Santus.  He was a 2014 graduate of Sullivan High School, loved his family,  his friends and playing in the Darts League.  Payton also enjoyed basketball, fishing and golf.  He was preceded in death by his father, maternal  grandparents, Bill Jack & Donetta Shipman, aunts Greta Fulford and Jo...

James Michael  “Mike” Burns, 70, of Prairie Creek, passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on Thursday February 4, 2021.  He was born in Sullivan County to James William Burns and Helen Marie (Keller) Burns. James was a 1970 graduate of North Central High School,  was employed at IMC Chemical, and  retired from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. James loved horses, motorcycles, and his corvette. The most important things to James was his family, his...

Justin Michael Ferree, 32, of Sullivan passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2021.  He was born on February 24, 1988 to Gary Ferree and JoAnn (Borgmeier) Ferree.  Justin was a 2006 graduate of Sullivan High School and a graduate from Vincennes University. He had been  member of the Shelburn Volunteer Fire Department and employed at Republic Services. Justin loved his children, family and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was preceded in death by a sister Erin...

  Sharon Lee Duncan, 84, passed away on Monday February 1, 2021 at Sullivan County Community Hospital.  She was born in Sullivan County on May 27, 1936 to Ocee Brummett and Yula (Terry) Brummett.  Sharon was a 1954 graduate of Sullivan High School, a housewife, attended the baptist church when she could and was a mother and grandmother.  She had been a member of the Sullivan Eastern Stars, a member of the Freedom Team and the Commanders Club. She was preceded in death by...

Pierre-Edouard L. R. Goetz, 28 years old, passed away January 30, 2021 in Farmersburg, Indiana. Pierre was one who could never sit still in all the good ways. You could always find him lending a hand to a neighbor, building something with a friend or in his garage tinkering or welding away. It didn’t matter if you were family, friend or had just gotten to know him, there was never a task too big or a favor too small. Pierre had a way of making an everlasting impression and making those...

  Sharon Thomas, 72 of Sullivan passed away on January 30, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born in Sullivan to Roy Lester Schriver and Helen (Graves) Schriver Brown.  Sharon was a 1966 graduate of Hymera High School.  She was a healthcare worker who enjoyed helping others and spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.   Survivors include her husband of 51 years William Bill Thomas, whom she...

Robert “Bob”  Clayton Rhoads, 74 of Carlisle, passed away on January 28, 2021 at Sullivan County Community Hospital.  He was born in Sullivan County on December 5, 1946 to Robert Clayton Rhoads and Maxine (Wilkes) Rhoads.  He was a 1966 graduate of Sullivan High School and a graduate of the Nazarene Bible College.  Bob was a retired minister who loved spreading the Gospel of Jesus. He had preached in Newberry IN, Divine TX, Rockport IN, Sullivan, Bloomington,...

Margaret Rogers, 70, of Sullivan passed away at her home on January 25, 2021. She was born in Sullivan county on October 7, 1950 to Henry Debbs  Ashcraft and Virginia (Frakes) Ashcraft.  She was a 1968 graduate of Sullivan High School, attended the First Baptist Church of Sullivan and was employed at Wall-mart for several years.  Margaret loved the outdoors, her music and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Ted...