All Obituaries

Howard P. Higgins, 97, of Terre Haute, passed away at Regional Hospital on July 26, 2021. He was born on December 16, 1923 in Vigo County to Raymond and Marie Florence (Austin) Higgins. Howard was a 1941 graduate of Honey Creek High School, he joined the Air Force in 1942 and was part of the “Mighty 8”. He married the love of his life on June 20, 1945 in London, England to Gwendoline Lillian (Jones) Higgins. He went to work for IMC Chemical and retired after 43 years of service...

  Georgia K. Wiles, 74, of Sullivan passed away on Saturday July 24, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor with her family by her side.  She was born in Vigo County on June 5, 1947 to  Lawrence  Nevins and Louise (Carlisle) Nevins Nowicki. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife.  She attended Crossroads Community Church in Sullivan. She loved to bowl, take care of her family, cook and camping with the boy-scouts and girl-scouts   Surviving are...

Ross Michael Marts, 26, of Shelburn passed away on July 20, 2021. He was born on April 11, 1995 to Michael Todd Marts and Leigh Ann (Beaver) Marts.  Ross was a 2013 graduate of North Central High School and became a handyman working in construction. He attended Shelburn Church of God and enjoyed playing with his nephews. Preceding him in death are his grandparents Ivan and Sue Marts, great-grandparents, Raymond and Eunice Snyder.   Survivors are his parents Todd Marts, Leigh Ann...

Lindsey Wilkinson, 32, of Bloomfield, formerly of Merom, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on July 18, 1988 to Tim Wilkinson and Brenda (Howard) Wilkinson Abel.  She was a 2007 graduate of Sullivan High School, joined the Army National Guard and had been employed at the Crane Naval Base.  She was a loving mother who loved  the outdoors, was an amazing artist, great cook, loved to fish and mushroom hunt.   Survivors include her...

Betty Ruth West left this earth at 8:52 p.m., July 8, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor with Bethanne by her side.   She was born in Hymera to Mary Dutton Frazier and Pleasant Frazier on November 20, 1931.  She was a retired waitress of 30 years at the former Gill’s Truck Stop.  Later, she became a private caregiver.   She was the Valedictorian for her graduating class of 1949.  She lived for basketball, bingo and yahtzee.  She was a devout Christian...

Paul Richard Jeffries, 87, of Carlisle passed away on July 7, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Bedford IN,  on May 19, 1934 to William Edward and Nora (Puckett) Jeffries. Paul was the last surviving member of his family. As a young child Paul was baptized in the Baptist Church, was a 1953 graduate of Bedford  High School, had joined the Army and had served in the Korean War as a medic.  He had been the manager of Custom Farm Services for many years...

Tony Ray Tarrh, 59, of Shelburn passed away at home on Tuesday July 6, 2021.  He was born on December 22, 1961 to Robert Joseph Tarrh and Carolyn (Deakins) Tarrh.  Tony attended North Central, loved to garden and was an antique “nut”.  He would tinker in just about anything one could think about and “Rosie”  his dog was always by his side. Preceding him in death was his mother.   Survivors include his dad and step mother Betty Tarrh, a...

Charles Paul Hollingsworth, 63, of Dugger passed away on Friday June 25, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Sullivan to Floyd and Lillian (Ladson) Hollingsworth.  Paul was a 1976 graduate of Union High School, an IV Tech Graduate and had been employed  at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.  He was a loving family man who enjoyed his time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed music and being outdoors and was a member of Ellis...

  Frances Ann (Hedge) Schofield, 79, of Shelburn, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on January 28, 1942 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Clarence and Ruth (Wall) Hedge.  Frances was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Shelburn Church of God and was dedicated to the children’s bus ministry for several years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Tina (Brad) Cagle, Lisa (Jeff) Akers, Toni...

  James Everett “Buck” Riggins Jr. 81, of Farmersburg passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2021 with his family by his side.  He was born on June 25, 1939 in Farmersburg to James Everett Riggins and Viola (Copeland) Riggins. James was a 1957 graduate of Farmersburg High School, he loved spending time with his family, friends and  enjoyed sports especially the Cubs. According to his wife Freda he was the most patient man she had ever met.  James retired from GE...