All Obituaries

  Joan Orr, 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 9, 1947, in Johnstown PA, to Robert Livingston and Anna (Webber) Livingston. Joan was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved teaching and her students, her friends, her pets and her garden; but above all, she loved her children and her grandchildren. She was an avid reader and a lover of language.  Joan was preceded in...

Dillion Kyle Killion, 29, of Terre Haute formerly of Sullivan passed away on Monday May 2, 2022.He was born in Sullivan County  on February 18, 1993 to Allen Killion and Lisa (Nichols) Killion / Chilton.  Dillion was a 2012 graduate of Sullivan High School, had gone to ISU where he received his degree in Business.  He was an Assistant Manager at the local Hardee's. Dillion had a passion for gardening and could grow anything.  He loved making people happy, ...

  Steve Meier, 69, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday May 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 13, 1952 to Sheldon Meier and Jennie (Yates) Meier.  Steve was a 1971 graduate of Sullivan High School, and had worked for Prudential Life Insurance.  He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and a friend to all who knew him. Steve was the former owner of Indiana Honey Inc. He was a Nascar fan, antique collector, and a...

Scott Henry Cox, 63, of Farmersburg, passed away on May 2, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Sullivan on September 7, 1958, to Gerald Cox and Clara (Wright) Cox.  Scott was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a great friend to the people who he worked with and his customers who he had dealt with over the years while in business.  He was the owner of Henry and Son Equipment Repair, located in Shelburn.  Scott loved to...

George R. Howard, 83, of Shelburn passed away on April 30, 2022 at Harrison Crossing in Terre Haute.  He was born in Shelburn on December 25, 1938 to Roy and Myrtle (Ervin) Howard. George was a member of Souls Harbor Church and had worked for Sullivan County. He was an avid deer and elk hunter and a farmer,   He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Donald, Harold, Wade, Pete, Herschel, and sisters Iona Irvin, Marilyn Young.    Survivors...

Susan G. Gilham, 75, of Sullivan, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, peacefully at her family’s home in Boonville, Indiana. She was born in Sullivan Indiana on December 2, 1946, to the late James (Sparky) and Mabel (Ransford) Exline.  Susan graduated from Union High School in 1964.  She retired from the United States Department of Agriculture / Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service Office after 30 years of service. She was a member of Hickory United Methodist...

Richard “Rick” Jewett, 70, of Hymera, passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2022, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born in West Point, New York on September 15, 1951 to Charles Jewett and Mary Lou (Lane) Jewett. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 grandchildren. He was a 1969 graduate of  North Central High School. Rick was a self employed owner and operator of Jewett Printing for over 33 years. After retirement he worked odd...

Cory Stephen Shepherd,  50, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly while at work on Monday, April 18, 2022. He was born in Linton, IN on July 20, 1971. Cory was a 1989 graduate of Shakamak High School and was employed at the Antioch Coal Mine in Daviess County. He was a member of the Bethel Hill Church in Hymera. Cory was a loving son, father and brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. His most favorite pastimes were spending time with his boys and his family and working on his...

Gary Lee Starkey, 74, of Shelburn passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1947 in Farmersburg to his father and Rosa Lee (Bell) Starkey. Gary was a Vietnam combat Veteran of the US Army and had retired from the Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Leoma Southwood.   Survivors include his wife of 53 years Beverly "Susie" (Akers) Starkey, sons Doug (Debbra) Starkey, Thad...

Texanna Velasquez, 81, of Sullivan, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Millers Merry Manor.  She was born on April 3, 1941, in Graysville to Clifford Vest and Thelma (Pinkston) Jones.  She was a 1959, graduate of Carlisle High School, became a loving mother, grandmother and was a retired secretary. She was a member of Graysville United Methodist Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents.   Survivors include her son, Brandon Vest, and his wife Halea, her...