Obituaries

Dec 3, 2023

Rebecca L. Grable Stapleton 88, of Terre Haute IN, formally of Sullivan IN passed away December 3, 2023, at 12 am at her son’s home in Marshall IL surrounded by family. She was born January 4, 1935, in Sullivan IN to William and Opal Butler.  She was first married to Richard Grable, and he preceded her in death Jan...

Nov 30, 2023

Todd Alan Drake (age 57) died on November 30, 2023, at his home in Robinson, Illinois. He was born November 2, 1966, in Danville, Illinois to Richard and Sharon (Stuck) Drake. He graduated from North Central High School in 1985, received a B.S. in Social Sciences Education from Indiana State University, and an M.S. in Education Administration from Eastern...

Nov 25, 2023

Juanita Turpen Snyder, 97, a devoted loving wife, mother, granny and great-granny, of Sullivan slipped softly into the arms of Jesus at her home on Saturday November 25, 2023.  She was born in Sullivan on November 24,1926 to Doral and LuEmma Brown Turpen.  June 4,1942. Juanita married her lifetime love Ernie Snyder. They celebrated 55 years together. Juanita was...

Nov 22, 2023

Deanna McKain 41, of Terre Haute passed onto eternal life on Wednesday November 22, 2023 at her residence. Deanna was born in Mountain Home Idaho to David A. and Theresa Zsebehazy on September 24, 1982.  She was a 2016 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College.  Deanna was currently employed with Greene County General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist. In...

Nov 14, 2023

Judith Kay Ford Parks, 85, Georgetown, In, was born in Sullivan to Ralph and Lucille Ford. She was a member of Sullivan High School class of 1955. After graduation she attended Union School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 42 years. She ended her career as a  traveling nurse which she loved. She alway had a story...

Nov 11, 2023

Carlisle,

Arthur McKinley, a loving husband, father and grandfather, 82, of Carlisle slipped peacefully away at his home with his loved ones by his side. Arthur was born September 23,1941 in Vigo County to Howard and Frances Pierson McKinley. He was a 1961 Graduate of Carlisle High School. Following graduation he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Nov 10, 2023

Thomas Leslie “Tom” Gadberry, 86 of Sullivan, Entered into eternal life on Friday, November 10, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Tom was born March 28, 1937 in Sullivan IN to John Everette and Hazel Rumple Gadberry. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School and joined the Army Reserves after graduation. He married his high school...

Nov 6, 2023

Marlene Faye Norris, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home with loved ones by her side. She was born March 13, 1937, in Sullivan County, to Noah and Grace (Lynch) Southwood. Marlene was a 1955 graduate of Shelburn High School. She had a strong love of god and so many fond memories of the...

Oct 14, 2023

Debbie Robbins, of Sullivan, Indiana, entered eternal rest at 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 14. After a tough battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at her “beautiful” house. Debbie was a devoted wife, mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, and many other unofficial titles. She is survived by her brotherRonald (Ann) Shorter of Sullivan, Beverly (Lee deceased) Coulson of Sullivan,...

Oct 6, 2023

Dwight Barnes Burton Sr, 93, Graysville, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus, Terre Haute.

He was born Nov. 6, 1929, in Sullivan, to Herbert and Mabel Bessie Barnes Burton. He was a 1947 graduate of Graysville High School. He received his certificate of completion in Agriculture in 1948 at...

Oct 4, 2023

Crystal René Jenne Went into the arms of her lord and savior as she was surrounded by her family on October 4, 2023 at the age of 46.  She was born in Sullivan, Indiana on October 28, 1976 to William Lee Monk and Dianna (Alumbaugh) Monk.  She attended Sullivan High School, graduating in 1994. Crystal attended Victory Community Church,...

Sep 28, 2023

Cheryl Johnson, 76, of Sullivan slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus just as she always prayed, on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Breckenridge Commons in Sullivan.

Cheryl was born in Terre Haute IN, to Warren and Helen (Chapman) Means, on October 5, 1946. She was a 1964 graduate of North Central High School. After graduation, she...

Sep 27, 2023

Mary Ann Phillips Arnett, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Mary Ann was born in Sullivan, to William G. and Mary Dean (Springer) Phillips on August 29, 1940. Mary Ann was a member of the Sullivan High School class...

Sep 24, 2023

Joyce Elaine Boyll passed away on September 24, 2023 at the age of 85.  She was born in Troy, Ohio on December 10, 1937 to Garland Chester Thompson and Edna Marie (Clark) Thompson.  She attended Farmersburg High School, graduating in 1955. She married Gerald Lee “Jerry” Boyll on October 28, 1955.  Together, they raised a large, loving family of...

Sep 23, 2023

Doris Elaine Wolfe, 60, of Terre Haute, RAN into the arms of her heavenly father on September 23, 2023.

She was born on November 5, 1962 in Sullivan, Indiana the daughter of John and Sara “Sally” (Bovenschen) Wolfe. Doris loved attending Maryland Community Church, being with family and friends, spending time doing crafts, special olympics, and traveling...

Sep 22, 2023

Barbara Riggs, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday September 22, 2023 in Cobblestone Crossing.  She was born in  Sullivan IN on June 5, 1935, to Russell Spencer and Tressie (Hawkins) Spencer.  She was a 1953 graduate of St. Clairsville High School in Ohio and Indiana State University. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to...

Sep 16, 2023

Naomi Grace (Orman) Pounds, went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 16, 2023 at the age of 93. With her loving family by her side. She was born on June 26, 1930, in Terre Haute, IN to Charles and Sadie (Price) Orman.

She leaves behind a beautiful empire, including her 4 children, Rick (Jana) Pounds,...

Sep 13, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Allsman Kirk

August 29, 1933 - September 13, 2023 (age 90)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia "Patty" Allsman Kirk, 90, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at Harrison's Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute.

Patty was born in Carlisle on Aug. 29, 1933, to Joe Allsman and Eliza...

Sep 11, 2023

Sandy “Pup” Gene Wright, 69, Sullivan, Passed away at IU Methodist Hospital on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born and raised in Sullivan County to Guy and Betty (Butler) Wright. Sandy attended Sullivan High School and went on to be a Carpenter which allowed him to to live out his life doing what he loved which was passing...

Sep 9, 2023

Jack Edward Wheeler, 73, Hymera, passed away quietly in his apartment at Ohio Living Swan Creek, Toledo, Ohio, Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born in Sullivan County to Merton Hubbard and Mildred Annis Wheeler on February 1, 1950. Jack graduated from North Central High School, Farmersburg,  in 1968. He worked as a custodian for several local organizations. Jack...