All Obituaries

Arthur “Leon” Langston, 83,  of Oaktown passed away on Tuesday September 15, 2020 at OakVillage Nursing Home.  He was born in St. Elmo IL, on September 16, 1936 to Carroll Spencer Langston and Imo Ruth (Pittman) Langston. Leon was a graduate of Cisne High School in Cisne IL,  and  Lincoln Christian University formerly Lincoln Bible Institute  in Lincoln IL., He became a minister and had preached in Indiana, Illinois, Florida, California, Oklahoma,...

Jerry Carolyn (Shouse) Baker 85 of Sullivan, Indiana took her last breathe on this earth on September 14, 2020.  Jerry was born in Vincennes, Indiana to Viola Christine and Carroll E. Shouse joining her older brother, James Wallace Shouse.  She graduated from  Lincoln High School in Vincennes, in 1953.  Jerry Carolyn married Jerry Allyn Baker of Wheatland, Indiana on August 8, 1954.  They became known as “The Jerrys”.  She enjoyed her life at home...

  Robert Daniel Hayden, 82, of Graysville, (Dodds Bridge) went to be with his Lord with his loving family by his side on Wednesday September 9, 2020. He was born in Graysville on March 19, 1938 to Vernon and Bertha (Johnson) Hayden. He was married to Lillie Mae (Foster) Hayden for almost 63 years whom he married on November 16, 1957. He was a piano technician for over 50 years, both tuning and rebuilding pianos. He attended Pilgrim Holiness Church in Palestine IL., He was preceded in...

Paul Carpenter, 58, of Sullivan passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.  He was born in Sullivan, IN to Harry Carpenter and Delores June (Long) Carpenter.  He was a 1981 graduate of North Central High School, had worked for the Sullivan County Highway Department and was a member of the Abundant Grace House of Prayer. The most important things to Paul was his family and Lord and Savior. Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers Bob,...

Aris Houser, 80, of Shelburn passed away on September 6, 2020 at Southwood Healthcare. He was born in Sullivan County on March 8, 1940 to Ira Houser and Myrtle Mae (Melvin) Houser-Bailey. Aris was an Army Veteran and had served in the Vietnam War; he was a member of the American Legion and the 1st Baptist Church in Shelburn. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Edith Ann (Carson) Houser, brothers Ira “Dutch” Houser, Frankie Bailey, sisters Minnie Sinders, Velsa...

Virginia Louise Lamb, 96, of Oaktown passed away on Saturday September 6, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born in Dugger IN., on May 1, 1924 to Ernest Bland and Ophia (Stanley) Bland.  She was a 1942 graduate of Dugger High School. She was a housewife and was married to Loren “Dutch” Lamb, he preceded her in death.  She attended the Christian Church in Oaktown. Also preceding her in death are her son Douglas Lee Lamb and brothers, Robert, Fred, and Phil...

John Heaton, 77, of Shelburn, passed away at IU Hospital in Indianapolis on September 5, 2020.  He was born on April 24, 1943 in Pennsylvania, to Russell and Margaret (Duppassio) Heaton.  John enjoyed playing cards, going to the horse track, and spending time with his family and friends. John is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by sons, Russell Heaton, Allen Heaton, and Mark Heaton, daughter, Becky Hicks, brothers, Ronnie Heaton, Jimmy Heaton, Bobby Heaton,...

Jerry Kenneth Brown 73, of Farmersburg, passed away on Saturday September 5th, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born in Vigo county on October 10, 1946 to Thomas B Brown and Betty Jane (Fields) Brown. Jerry was a 1964 graduate of West Vigo High School, Joined the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. While in the service he received his College degree in Education from Duke University and Kent State. Jerry was a retired over the road truck driver for Best Way. He loved to do mechanical...

Marjorie Butler, 86, of Sullivan passed away Wednesday September   2, 2020 at Exceptional living in Brazil IN.  She was born in Chicago IL., on August 12, 1934 to Miles Kemp Curry and Laura Lucille (Wickline) Curry.   Marjorie was a 1952 graduate of Carlisle High School and had gone on to further her education at Vincennes University School of Nursing.  She had worked as a switchboard  operator, Gossards Department store, farming, and was a Registered Nurse at Oak...

    Jack Alexander, 64, of Sullivan passed away at Regional Hospital on Tuesday August 25, 2020 at 9:45 am with his wife by his side. He was born in Sullivan on June 18, 1956 to Joe Alexander and Kathryn (Hill) Alexander. He was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School, and had attended ISU. Jack had gone to work for Alexander Funeral Home, had worked for Country Roads Trucking, the Sullivan Daily Times, and The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. He was also on the Sullivan...