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John Franklin Stultz Jr.

John Franklin Stultz Jr.

Jul 2, 2025

John Franklin Stultz, 75, of Sullivan, slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.  He began his life journey in Terre Haute Indiana, the son of  John Sr. and Jean Stultz, on November 25,1948. John was a 1966 graduate of Sullivan High School. In 1972 he married his loving wife, Caroline Morrison. He was a dedicated employee for...

William "Bill" Earl Burr

William "Bill" Earl Burr

Jun 21, 2025

William Earl Burr, 91, a long time resident of Carlisle, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 21,2025 at The Waters of Sullivan.Bill began his life journey on February 6,1934 in East Alton, Illinois. Born the son of the late William and Helen Clark Burr. He was a 1952 graduate of Oaktown High School. On September...

Brian Dale Bogard

Brian Dale Bogard

Jun 20, 2025

Brian Dale Bogard, 54 of Terre Haute IN. passed into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis . He entered this life on December 8,1970 the son of the late Terry and Cheryl French Bogard.

Brian was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School, he earned his Associates Degree from...

Richard Lee Mccowen

Richard Lee Mccowen

Jun 19, 2025

Richard Lee McCowen slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by those he cherished. Richard began his life journey on May 30,1943 in Terre Haute, IN. born one of 2 sons to the late Clifford and Bonnie Suthard McCowen French. He was a graduate of Wiley High...

William "Bill" A. Arnett

William "Bill" A. Arnett

Jun 13, 2025

William A. “Bill” Arnett, 89 of Sullivan, saddled his horse for a final ride into the sunset on June 13, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished.

Bill was born on January 17, 1936, in Merom, Indiana, to the late Roger and Velda Rockwell Arnett. He graduated from Gill Township High School in 1954. Bill proudly served...

David Michael Naylor

David Michael Naylor

Jun 3, 2025

David Michael Naylor, 72, of Farmersburg, Indiana passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He began his life journey on March 27, 1953, in Poteau Oklahoma.  He was the son of Everett Naylor and Ramona (Horton) Naylor. Mike Honorably served in the Army from the late 60’s to the early 70’s. He then met the love of...

Rita Sue (Frakes)  Thomas

Rita Sue (Frakes) Thomas

May 21, 2025

Rita S. Frakes Thomas, 70, of Farmersburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the comfort of her home. She was born on November 26,1954 to Donald and Polly Frakes.

Rita married her life partner on February 18, 1972 they walked the path of life together for 53 years. She enjoyed playing softball and fishing. She...

Sandra Kaye (Sanders)  Mckinley

Sandra Kaye (Sanders) Mckinley

May 20, 2025

Sandra K. McKinley of Sullivan, peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Those she cherished surrounding her. She entered this life on July 11, 1939 in Farnsworth, born one of 7 children to Edgar R. and Mary Louise Sanders.

She was a 1957 Union High School graduate. Outside of being a devoted...

Shelby Jean Miller

Shelby Jean Miller

May 16, 2025

Shelby Jean Richmond Miller, age 68, formerly of Gray, KY, passed away on May 16th 2025, in Sullivan, Indiana.

She was born on January 14th, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. Shelby was the daughter of the late William Riley Richmond and Christine Mills Richmond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother;...

Scott Junior Beard

Scott Junior Beard

May 15, 2025

Scott Junior Beard, joined in with the Heavenly choir on Thursday, May 15, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Scott began his life journey on February 11,1955 in Decker Indiana as the son of Herschel Jr. and Shirley Beard. He graduated high school in 1973, where he was an outstanding athlete. In 1974 his love of music...

Myron Bartlett

Myron Bartlett

May 9, 2025

Myron Bartlett of Terre Haute, IN went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1950, in Waukegan, IL to Lucille Andersen Villiard and was raised by her and his step-father James “Jim” Villiard.

Myron graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1968. He met his wife, Donna Robbins, while...

Raymond "Ray" Mccammon

Raymond "Ray" Mccammon

May 9, 2025

Raymond “Ray” McCammon gained his Angel wings on Friday, May 9, 2025 at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis, with his loving family at his side. Ray was the son of the late Herbert and Mary Lou Wesner McCammon. He began his life journey on November 20, 1950. He was a 1968 graduate of Sullivan High School.

Ray...

Susan Darlene (Ouart)  Walker

Susan Darlene (Ouart) Walker

May 8, 2025

Susan Darlene Ouart Walker, passed gently into the arms of Jesus, on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Susan was born on October 10, 1959 in San Fernando California , to Seldon and Geraldine Ouart. She was a graduate of Sylmar High School. Susan went on to achieve her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse....

Ellis Harry Martin

Ellis Harry Martin

May 7, 2025

Ellis Harry Martin passed into eternal life on May 7, 2025 at The Gibson Family Center. He began his life journey on May 4,1946 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late, Ellis and Mary Elizabeth Proctor Martin. He was a graduate of Carbondale High School. After graduation he began his career in Computer Technology with General...

Kenneth Wayne Kimmell

Kenneth Wayne Kimmell

May 5, 2025

Dr. Kenneth “Kenny” Kimmell, a prominent, well esteemed Optometrist in Sullivan County, passed from this earthly life to be with the Lord, on Monday, May 5,2025 at Union Hospital. Kenny began his life journey on January 19,1935 in Sullivan County. The son of the late Harold and Dorothy Walker Kimmell. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School. He...

Sally Anne (Cunningham)  Vaught

Sally Anne (Cunningham) Vaught

Apr 24, 2025

Sally Anne Vaught, 93, of Sullivan passed away peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Marion County on March 28, 1932, to Clint Cunningham and Auline Rieber Cunningham.

Sally was a longtime Hairdresser in Sullivan County for several...

Nancy Leah Hancock

Nancy Leah Hancock

Apr 23, 2025

Nancy Leah Hancock was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Nancy began her life journey on July 29, 1936 in Sullivan, Indiana. Born the daughter of Gerald Brown and Leona May (Reid) Dotson. She attended Sullivan High School. On January 16, 1958 she married her life partner Charles Hancock.

Nancy attended Temple...

Mickey Wilson

Mickey Wilson

Apr 17, 2025

Mickey Joe Wilson, 89, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday April 17, 2025, at the Gibson Center for Hospice in Terre Haute.  Mickey was born in Sullivan IN, on August 17, 1935, to Vernard and Kathryn (Hummell) Wilson.

Mickey was a 1953 graduate of Sullivan High School and had joined the US...

Wayne Bower

Wayne Bower

Apr 13, 2025

Wayne Richard Bower, affectionately known as Mr. Bower, a well-known and well-respected Terre Haute businessman, departed this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Wayne began his life journey on May 22, 1948 in Fowler, Indiana. Born the son of the late Leo and Isabel Bower. He was a 1966 graduate of Fowler High School...

George Edwin "Eddie" Mcdonnall

George Edwin "Eddie" Mcdonnall

Apr 8, 2025

George Edwin “Eddie” McDonnall, aged 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Sullivan, Indiana, on April 8, 2025 while surrounded by his family.  Eddie was born on December 9, 1936, in Sullivan.

Eddie graduated from Sullivan High School in 1955 and, soon after his graduation, married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn “Sue” McDonnall. Eddie served in...

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