All Obituaries

Rhonda Little, 65, of Sullivan, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Sullivan.  Rhonda was born on July 12, 1954 to Robert Weaver and Joan (Phillips) Weaver in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was a 1970 graduate of North Central High School, enjoyed working word puzzles, dancing, and cross-stitching.  She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Carl Weaver and Harold Weaver, and sister, Barbra Edds.   Rhonda is survived by a son, Jay...

Mary Lois (Cox) Howard, 90, of Fairbanks joined her husband Benjamin “Wade” Howard in Heaven on March 27, 2020.  She was born on December 21, 1929, in Sullivan County to Grover Cox and Hester (Arnett) Cox.  Mary was a homemaker and had been a member of Farmersburg Church of Christ and attended Prairie Creek Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Floyd Cox, Lloyd Cox, Kenneth Cox, and Grover Lee Cox, sisters Grace Snyder, Helen...

  Thomas “Tom” Taylor, 88, of Farmersburg, passed away on Thursday March 19, 2020 at 6:36 a.m. at his residence that he was raised in with his family by his side. He was born in Sullivan County on January 2, 1932 to Alva Taylor and Vera (Brown) Taylor. Tom Graduated from Farmersburg High School in 1950, he studied Agriculture 2 semesters at Purdue University. After serving 4 years in the US Air force as a staff Sargent / Mechanic and returned home to farm with his father....

Judith Ann Doty, 79, of Sullivan passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born on December 22, 1940 in Vigo county to Erwin Leslie Murray and Thelma (Howell) Murray. She was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School and was employed at the Sullivan County prosecutors office for many years and she had been a member of the First Christian Church of Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Robert Wayne Doty.    She is...

Ernest Jay Arnold, 47, of Sullivan, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2020 at Union Hospital. He was born on February 4, 1973 in Sullivan County to Randy Arnold and Jody (Grimes) Arnold.  Jay was a 1992 graduate of Sullivan High school,  loved music and playing his guitar; was a avid sportsman and outdoor lover. He will be remembered for his love for his family and friends. Jay was preceded in death by his father and his step father who raised him, Charles Ashba. ...

    Justin Taylor Shroyer, 30, of Shelburn, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020. He was born in Vigo County on December 30, 1989 to Mark Shroyer and Deanna (Deakins) Shroyer. Justin was a loving father, son, brother, and grandson; but he will be remembered for his love and care towards his children. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and a Captain at the Shelburn Volunteer Fire Department. He attended the Shelburn Methodist Church. Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Ed...

  Paul Cox, 80, of Sullivan passed away on March 10, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born in Anderson, IN., on September 30, 1939 to Levi Cox and Viola (Scott) Cox.  Paul was a self-employed construction contractor and was known to many as “Hammer”. Paul loved his family and friends. He loved watching sports, especially racing. Paul was a member of The Abundant Grace House of Prayer Church.  Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife...

Herschell Coats, 94, of Sullivan passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2020 at Breckenridge Nursing Home.  He was born in Indianapolis on January 18, 1926 to Herschell Coats Sr. and Mary Jane (Blevins) Coats.  Herschell was a US Navy Veteran and served in WWII. After returning home he became an electrician and had married Loretta in 1949 and they celebrated 65 years together. He enjoyed helping people with their projects, fishing, woodworking, and yard-work. Preceding him in death are...

  Michael D Bledsoe, of Sullivan passed away on February 26, 2020 in Sullivan.  He was born in Sullivan, IN to Harold Bledsoe and Eleanor Dudley Bledsoe. He was married to Karen Cox Bledsoe for 57 years and she survives.    Mike graduated from Sullivan High School in 1960; received his Batchelor of Science Degree from Indiana State University; Master in Education from Ball State University; and then a Specialist Degree from Indiana State University....

  Elizabeth Hayes, 93, of Shelburn passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor.  She was born in Roxboro, NC, on April 23, 1926, to Herbert and Ollie Day. She married Norman Hayes in 1945 and he preceded her in death in 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents and three siblings. She was a member of the Shelburn United Methodist Church, involved with the Old Fashioned Days and a member of the Shelburn Community Club.  She is survived by her...