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Remembering Loved Ones – Holmes Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Doris Loraine Jones

Doris Loraine Jones

Jun 20, 2023

Doris Loraine Jones, 88, League City, TX, formerly of Farmersburg, IN, passed peacefully into eternal rest on June 20, 2023 at Regent Care Center in League City, TX.  She was born on Nov. 22, 1934 in Steubenville, OH to Joseph Gaulesky and Jesse Marie Call Gaulesky.  She was a member of the Farmersburg Presbyterian Church where her husband was...

Betty Lou (Snyder)  Hauger

Betty Lou (Snyder) Hauger

Jun 19, 2023

Sullivan,

Betty Lou Snyder Hauger went home to worship at the feet of her sweet Jesus, on Monday June 19, 2023 at her home with her loving family surrounding her. She was born in Sullivan IN to Raymond and Eunice Hinton Snyder on September 3,1942.  Betty was a member of the graduating class of  North Central 1960....

James Alexander

James Alexander

Jun 18, 2023

James Allen “ Jim” Alexander slipped peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at home, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Sullivan IN, to Robert and Louise Dulaney Alexander, on January 31, 1961. He married his loving wife Terri Cox Alexander on September 1, 2007. He was a member of...

Marian (Lisman)  Wardell

Marian (Lisman) Wardell

Jun 9, 2023

Marian Frances Lisman Wardell passed away on June 9, 2023. She was 93 years of age.

Born to Claude and Bessie Burroughs Lisman on June 18, 1929. Marian grew up in New Lebanon, Indiana. She attended Franklin College where she joined Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and later continued her education at Indiana State University where she earned...

David Bright

David Bright

Jun 6, 2023

Rev. David Leslie Bright, 70, passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 18, 1952 in Anderson, Indiana to Verle and Mildred Bright. He was the youngest of three children. He was graduated from Frankton High School and Boyce Bible College, was a veteran of the United...

Carter Gobin Phegley

Carter Gobin Phegley

May 28, 2023

Carter Gobin Phegley, 83, Carlisle passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born on January 2, 1940, in Merom, Indiana to Clarence Harold and Grace F. Phegley. He graduated from Merom High School in 1957. He married Grace Louise Robbins in January of 1959. He was in the Masons,...

Judy Kay (Bedwell)  Zaayer

Judy Kay (Bedwell) Zaayer

May 26, 2023

Judy Kay Zaayer, 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday May 26, 2023, at her home.  She was born on August 12, 1946 to Don Bedwell and Imogene (Bowen) Bedwell.  She was a 1964 graduate of Carlisle High School and had become an EMT, working for Mary Sherman Hospital, Carlisle Ambulance and the Breed Power Plant.  Judy was a...

Luellen "Lu" Sue (Evans)  Chowning

Luellen "Lu" Sue (Evans) Chowning

May 25, 2023

Luellen Sue Chowning “Lu”, 76, of Fairbanks, passed away on May 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 10, 1947 to Allen Evans and Edith (Harryman) Evans.  Lu was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She was a faithful child of Christ and called First...

Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph Theriac

Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph Theriac

May 23, 2023

Sullivan,

Ronald “Ronnie” Theriac 77, departed his earthly life on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Methodist Hospital. Ronnie was born to John and Mary (Gerken) Theriac in Vincennes IN, on September 28, 1945. He was a member of the 1963 graduating class of Carlisle High School. Ronnie was a devoted family man, never one to be idle;...

Deborah Kay (Hamilton)  Bond

Deborah Kay (Hamilton) Bond

May 22, 2023

Deborah Kay (Hamilton) Bond 70, of Sullivan passed into eternal life on Tuesday, May 22, 2023.  Deborah was born to Albert and Barbara (Pigg) Hamilton, December 2, 1952 in Sullivan.  Deborah was a SHS graduate class of 1971. She married the love of her life J.R. Bond in 1975, he precedes her in death along with her parents.

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Michael Floyd Campbell

Michael Floyd Campbell

May 19, 2023

Michael Floyd Campbell, 80, of Hymera, passed away at his home on Friday, May 19, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Hymera on July 5, 1942 to Floyd and Iva Campbell. Mike was a 4th generation coal miner for over 43 years. He loved his family, friends, his farm, boats, traveling and he...

Saundra Rose (Story)  Laughlin

Saundra Rose (Story) Laughlin

May 14, 2023

Saundra Rose Laughlin 84, of Sullivan, passed peacefully into her eternal rest on Sunday May 14, 2023 at her residence. Saundra was born on October 4,1938, to James Robert Street and Pauline (Story) Street in Sullivan. She attended Mt. Calvary when she was able.  She was a graduate of Sullivan High School class of 1956.  Saundra was never one...

Andrew Wayne Irwin

Andrew Wayne Irwin

May 10, 2023

Sullivan,

Andrew “Andy” Wayne Irwin, 45, of Sullivan, ran into the arms of Jesus on May 10, 2023. He was born in Sullivan County on May 7, 1978. Andy was a 1996 graduate of Sullivan High School and became a dedicated, outstanding lineman for Duke Energy, Win Energy, he was currently a General Foreman for ARC American,...

Everett Rea Jr.

Everett Rea Jr.

May 7, 2023

Sullivan,

Everett “Bud” Rea Jr, 78, of Sullivan, went to his heavenly home on Sunday May 7, 2023. Everett was born on February 21,1945, in Sullivan, IN to Everett Rea Sr. and Betty (Heady) Rea. He was a 1963 graduate of Sullivan High School. He went on to further his education with a degree in electronics. In...

Sara Sue (Phegley)  Chowning

Sara Sue (Phegley) Chowning

May 2, 2023

Sara Sue Phegley Chowning passed away on May 02, 2023 in Moreno Valley, CA, formerly of Sullivan. Sara was born August 5,1933, to James and Jesse Phegley in Carlisle. She graduated from Purdue University and began what would become a long teaching career at Sullivan High School. She was active in 4H and was known as “The Pie Queen”...

Marion "Wayne" Saucerman

Marion "Wayne" Saucerman

May 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Marion “Wayne” Saucerman, 97, of Monrovia, passed away on May 2, 2023. He was born in Sullivan, Indiana on May 1, 1926 to Ray and Eva (Thrasher) Saucerman. His father was a coal miner, blacksmith and farmer, and

his mother was a homemaker. Raised on a...

Dennis A Harmon

Dennis A Harmon

Apr 28, 2023

Dennis A. Harmon, 83, of Sullivan was called to eternal home with Jesus, with his family beside him, on April 28, 2023, at Good Samaritan hospital. He was born October 1, 1939, in Riverview in Sullivan County to Zernie and Esta (Hunt) Harmon. He was a 1957, Sullivan High school graduate, enlisted with the United States Air Force after...

Isaac Edward Flesher

Isaac Edward Flesher

Apr 23, 2023

Isaac Flesher, 22, ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday April 23, 2023, at Methodist hospital, with his loving family by his side.

He was born May 28, 2000 to Chad and Sarah Flesher. He resided with his parents in rural Farmersburg and attended Sullivan Church of the Nazarene.

He loved his daily routines...

Robert "Rob" Crooks

Robert "Rob" Crooks

Apr 17, 2023

Robert B. Crooks passed away April 17, 2023 at his home in Terre Haute, IN. He was born June 26, 1964 to Richard B. and Verna Crooks in Sullivan IN. He graduated from Sullivan High school in 1982. He attended Vincennes University and Indiana State University. He lived for several years in Sturgis Michigan, then returned home to Sullivan...

Renatta (Cunningham)  Pigg

Renatta (Cunningham) Pigg

Apr 16, 2023

Renatta (Cunningham) Pigg, 97, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 16, 2023, at The Waters Nursing Home, with her family by her side.

She was born October 5, 1925, to Glessie G and Ethel Dodd Cunningham. She was a 1943 graduate of Sullivan High school, where she was a member of a group of eight girls called “The...

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