Obituaries

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...

Aug 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ronald Lawrence Lowery Jr. on August 26, 2023. He was born to Ronald L. Lowery Sr. and Donita Kay Reel Lowery on May 31,1964. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sullivan.

Aug 25, 2023

Jessie C. Cooley, 75, of Hymera passed away surrounded by his family on Friday August 25, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1948, in Gravel Switch Kentucky to Taylor Robinson and Dorothy Lou Cooley.  Jessie served over 20 years in the United States Army, and is a retired Construction Laborer of the Local 204 Union. He was a...

Aug 15, 2023

Loraine Faye Hauger, 67, of Jasonville, passed away with her children by her side in Sullivan County Community Hospital on Tuesday August 15, 2023. She was born in New Albany IN, on January 14, 1956 to James Robinson and Betty (Fink) Robinson, Pearison. Faye was raised in Sullivan County and was a 1975 graduate of Sullivan High School.  She...

Aug 10, 2023

Gerald Kieffer, 75, of Sullivan passed away on Thursday August 10, 2023 at Envive Health Care in Sullivan. He was born on June 11, 1948, in Steubenville Ohio to Walter Kieffer and Jean (Isner) Kieffer.  Gerald was a 1966 graduate of Wintersville High School in Ohio.  He retired from the Indiana Department of Corrections, had several rental properties and...

Aug 7, 2023

Debra Lynn (Abrams) Cox, 67, of Sullivan passed into eternal rest on August 7, 2023 at her home. She was born to Stanley and Patricia Abrams on June 23, 1956 in Vincennes. She was a Sullivan High School graduate with an Associates degree from Vincennes University . In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, camping and spending time with...

Aug 7, 2023

Sullivan,

Rebecca “Becky” Badger, 95, of Sullivan slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on Monday, August 7, 2023 at the Waters of Sullivan.

Becky was born in Sullivan IN, to Lee and Mary (Lewelyn) Adams, on September 10, 1927. She was a 1945 graduate of Dugger High School. She married the love of her...

Aug 6, 2023

Fairbanks,

Michael J. Chowning, 85, (Fairbanks & Terre Haute) passed away at home on August 6, 2023. He is survived by his sons Paul Johns and his wife Kathi of Terre Haute; James Chowning and his wife Kelly, of Georgetown, KY, 7 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was born in Sullivan,...

Aug 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Cook, 68, of Shelburn, passed away at Regional Hospital on August 6, 2023. She was born on October 5, 1954, in Sacramento, CA., to Joseph and Phyllis (Thomas) Higgins. Patricia served in the United States Navy following graduation.  She married Donald Ray Cook on December 20, 1973. He preceded her on April 9, 2022, after 49 years...

Aug 2, 2023

Virgil Gerkin, 94, of Shelburn, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side.  He was born in Huron IN, on November 21, 1928 to Jonathan Gerkin and Della (Thomas) Gerkin. Virgil was a 1946 graduate of Huron High School and was a an honorably discharged veteran of the Army. He married the love of his life...

Jul 29, 2023

James Albert Ward, 90, of Shelburn, peacefully passed away surrounded by close friends and family on July 29, 2023. Jim was born on March 27, 1933, in Shelburn to John and Anna Ward. He graduated from Shelburn High school in 1951. Jim served in the United States Marines for 8 years. He served in the Korean War and was...

Jul 27, 2023

Sullivan,

Bradley K. Coulson, 61, of  Sullivan, passed into eternal life on Thursday July 27, 2023. He was born on August 1,1960, in Sullivan IN to Lee and Beverly (Shorter) Coulson. Brad was a self employed farmer on the family farm. He was a member of the 1978, graduating class of Sullivan High School, and attended Lincoln...

Jun 29, 2023

Mary Vanetta Sue Barron, 85, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Barron was born in Sullivan County, Indiana on January 22, 1938 and was the daughter of the late George & Sadie Lynn Reeves. She attended Indiana State College and married her husband, Frederick Osburne Barron, nearly 67 years...

Jun 27, 2023

Mary Ann Smith (93) of Sullivan, Indiana passed away peacefully at The Waters of Sullivan on June 27, 2023 after a brief illness. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife. Mary Ann was born June 24 th , 1930, in Sullivan, Indiana to Charles E. and Mary E. Maley Kaufman. She attended Sullivan High School and was a...

Jun 24, 2023

Sherry Cox Mitchell, 70, of Sullivan passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday June 24,2023 at Envive of Sullivan. Sherry was born in Sullivan County to Grover and Eula Frances Rader Cox, on May 20,1949. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School and attended Sullivan First Christian Church and Crossroads.  Sherry was a former Parking Enforcement officer for...