Obituaries
Remembering Loved Ones – Holmes Memorial Chapel Obituaries
Lois Hill Thompson
Dec 3, 2025
Lois Hill Thompson, daughter of Hubert and Jessie (Mahan) Hill, was born in Shelburn, IN, in 1934 and passed away peacefully in her daughters' home in Plainfield, IN, 2025. She married her soulmate James Hobart (Big Jim) Thompson, celebrating almost 58 years together before he passed in 2010. They had one daughter Teri Thompson Walters (Bob-deceased), two grandchildren, Taylor Denyer...
Gregory "Greg" Alan Domke
Dec 7, 2025
Gregory Alan Domke, 71, of Farmersburg peacefully slipped into eternal rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his home. Greg began his life journey on September 20,1954 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the son of the late Fredrick and Betty Schmit Domke. He was a proud Navy Veteran, who served on the USS John F. Kennedy. He married his loving wife of...
Rebecca Murray
Dec 4, 2025
Rebecca Murray left this earthly life behind on December 4, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She began her life journey on November 19,1943 in Muncie, Indiana the daughter of the late James Oscar Murray and Dorothy Rosella Ayers Murray. She was a 1962 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, she continued her education earning her undergraduate at Indiana University and...
Jody Lynn Ashba-Arnold
Dec 2, 2025
Jody Lynn Ashba-Arnold departed this life of 69 years, for her eternal home in Heaven, on December 2, 2025 at Union Hospital. She was surrounded by those she loved. She began her life journey on March 9,1956 in Sullivan, Indiana, joining a family of 14 children of the late Ernest and Dorothy Partlow Grimes. She was a 1974 graduate of...
Marilyn Ruth Mellon
Nov 30, 2025
Marilyn R. Mellon left this earthly life on November 30, 2025 at Brookview Care Center in Indianapolis. She began her life journey on May 2,1947 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The daughter of the late John C. and Rosella Holaday Mellon. Following graduation she was a dedicated employee with Columbia Enamel, until her retirement. Marilyn loved time spent visiting with family...
Daniel B. Hurley
Nov 27, 2025
Daniel B. Hurley, 70, of Pleasantville, passed from this life on November 27, 2025 after an extended illness. Daniel began his life journey on May 30, 1955 in Sullivan County, the son of the late Daniel Boone and Christena Bratcher Hurley.
He was a 1973 graduate of Dugger High School. After graduation Daniel proudly served his country with 32 years of...
Julie Ranae Groteguth
Nov 20, 2025
Julie Ranae Stoner Groteguth passed away on November 20, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Julie was born on July 27, 1964, in Oxford, Ohio to Jan Stoner and Marie Guyer Rankin.
Julie is survived by her husband Tim Groteguth whom she married on July 28, 2007. She had two children, Shelby...
William "Bill" Sheffler Carrithers
Nov 11, 2025
William (Bill) Sheffler Carrithers, 82, passed peacefully in the comfort of his home on November 11, 2025.
He was born on November 26, 1942 in Sullivan, Indiana, to William Burnett Carrithers and Mary Ruth (Sheffler) Carrithers. He was a graduate of Carlisle high School, attended Purdue University, and is a United States Army veteran.
Bill is survived by his wife of almost...
Kasey Louise Swiger Bell
Nov 3, 2025
Kasey Louise Swiger Bell, 67, of Sullivan, passed into the eternal presence of Jesus on Monday, November 3,2025. She began her journey in life on June 11,1958 in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of the late Charles and Maureen Ryan Swiger. Kasey attended Abundant Grace House of Prayer. She had a giving heart that was always willing to lend a...
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”...
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...
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...
Gerald Andrew Borders
Sep 10, 2025
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Gerald Andrew Borders passed from this realm at his home in Sullivan, IN. Known by all as Andy, he was born March 22, 1964 in Terre Haute, IN to Rosemary L. Miley Borders and Gerald E. Borders, who preceded him. Nephew Dustin Borders also preceded him.
Andy attended Graysville School and graduated from Sullivan High School,...
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...
