Obituaries

Jan 26, 2023

Marilyn Jo Osburn, 84, of Fairbanks passed away peacefully in her home on January 26, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born on March 9, 1938, in Sullivan to Arthur Blaine and Lola Levene Bennett, a 1956 graduate of Hymera High School.  Marilyn went on to graduate from Vincennes University and attended ISU.

Jan 25, 2023

Sullivan,

Tommy Pearison, 58, of Sullivan, IN, made his triumphant transition to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Assuredly, the angels rejoiced as they witnessed him shouting and dancing down the streets of gold straight to Jesus feet. Tommy was born to Tom and Rose (Ashba) Pearison on November 27,1964, in Sullivan, IN.

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Jan 23, 2023

Titus E. "Buck" Morrison Jr., 74, of Jasonville, IN passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis due to complications from a recent horse accident. He was surrounded by family members and friends. Buck was born in Sullivan County, February 9, 1948, to Titus Sr. and Thelma Ruth (Mollett) Morrison.

He attended Dugger High...

Jan 19, 2023

Westphalia,

Ronald Clark,74, of Westphalia, formerly of Sullivan passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home.  Ron was born in Sullivan County on November 28, 1948, to Everett and Norma (Mize) Clark.  Ron was a 1966 graduate of Pleasantville High School and had served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Army.  He...

Jan 14, 2023

Sullivan,

Carol Frances Edwards Ebeling, 79, of Sullivan, IN, gained her Angel wings January 14, 2023. She was born In Sullivan, IN, on November 23, 1943, to James Ashba and Emma Edwards Ashba. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Gary Ebeling along with siblings, Franklin Joe, Charlie, Jim and Helen Ashba.

Jan 5, 2023

Betty Jane Hamilton of West Bloomfield, formerly of Sullivan, Indiana was born November 18, 1923 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Milo Raymond and Bertha Elizabeth Matilda (nee: Fischer) Fortune. She died January 5, 2023 at the age of 99.

Mrs. Hamilton is the beloved wife of 34 years to the late John Lowell Hamilton (d. 1981). Loving...

Jan 5, 2023

Sullivan,

Delee Moses, 89, of Sullivan IN, passed from this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home. He was born October 29,1933 in Sullivan County, Indiana to Benjamin and Emma Deakins Moses.

Delee was a Sullivan High School graduate who proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He was employed...

Jan 5, 2023

Sullivan,

Margaret Anne Bird Tuttle, Farmersburg IN, passed from this life January 5, 2023. She was born in Vigo County to Dale and Margaret Meyer Bird on November 1, 1942. She married the love of her life Jerry Tuttle December 2, 1960.

Margaret was a 1960 graduate of North Central High School. She was the...

Jan 1, 2023

Sullivan,

Thomas ‘Tom’ Edward Dreher, 75, of Haubstadt, IN, entered into his eternal rest, on January 1, 2023. He was presently a resident of Haubstadt, IN, previously a long time resident of Sullivan, IN, where he raised his family. Tom was born September 13, 1947, to Edward and Jean (Wilbur) Dreher in Terre Haute, IN. He married...

Dec 26, 2022

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Sullivan,

Cheryl Grubb, 71, of Sullivan, IN, passed away at her son’s home on Monday, December 26, 2022, with her family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to many. Cheryl...

Dec 25, 2022

New Lebanon

Darrell “Rex” Shorter, 77,  of New Lebanon, IN, entered the presence of the Jesus on Sunday December 25, 2022, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born February 3, 1945, in Sullivan County to Victor and Esther Shorter. He married the love of his life, Arlene Lynette (Shew) Shorter, on November 9, 1968.

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Dec 24, 2022

Sullivan,

Deloris (Hayes) Alexander, 87, of Farmersburg, IN, Entered Heaven December 24,

2022, at 11:25 p.m. at Envive Nursing Home in Sullivan, IN, with her family by

her side. Deloris had found her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 16 at

Oak Grove Pentecostal Church, Springville, IN. She...

Dec 23, 2022

Leah Joyce (Deer) Jewell, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. Leah was born in Franklin IN, to Claris and Claribel Hensley Deer, on December 29, 1931.She married the love of her life, Marvin E. Jewell, on September, 24, 1950.

Leah was a 1949 graduate...

Dec 19, 2022

Sullivan,

Michaela Jo Bicard, 27, of Farmersburg, passed away at her residence on Monday December 19, 2022. She was born in Vigo County IN. December 5th, 1995, to Fabian Louis and Rosia Lee Bicard.

Michaela was a 2015 graduate of North Central High School. She worked in the dietary department for Wyndmoor Senior Living, where...

Dec 18, 2022

Sullivan,

Larry E. Kinnett, 84, of Sullivan, passed from this life with family by his side, on Sunday December 18, 2022, at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1938, in Sullivan IN. to Harold “ Dude” and Grace (Hamilton) Kinnett. Larry married his wife of 62 years, Patricia  A (Wright) Kinnett, on March 5, 1960....

Dec 16, 2022

Ethel Samm, 83, of Hymera, passed away at her home on Friday, December 16, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Clinton IN, on January 20, 1939 to Victor Fink and Opal (Clark) Fink.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to many.  She loved to make quilts and blankets for her...

Dec 9, 2022

Sondra Christine Wells, 71,  of  Hymera, passed away on Friday December 9, 2022, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born in Sullivan County on April 14, 1951, to Robert Wright and Elizabeth (Norris) Wright.  Sondra was a 1969 graduate of North Central High School and had married the love of her life Ron Wells.  She became a loving...

Dec 7, 2022

Gloria Jean (Woodard) Lumsdon, 78, of Sullivan passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Sullivan County on August 29, 1944 to Orville Woodard and Gertrude (Raley) Woodard Mills.  She was a 1962 graduate of Hymera High School, had furthered her education at Indiana State University, receiving her masters degree...

Dec 3, 2022

Gaila Joy (Brown) Thacker, 30, of Sullivan formerly of Merom passed away in her sleep on December 3, 2022.  She was born in Sullivan County on August 18, 1992 to Gregory Allen Brown and Joy Anita (Jessee) Brown.  Gaila was a 2011 graduate of Sullivan High School and had became a loving mother.  She loved to cook, go hunting...

Dec 2, 2022

Beth Ann Gillen Sweigert, 72, of Farmersburg IN, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, December 2, 2022.  She was born  April, 22, 1950, to John Ronald and Elsie Miller Gillen, in Bicknell IN. Beth Ann was 1969 graduate of Rosamond High school in Rosamond, CA.  She was a Medical Secretary for Horizon Health.  She attended the 1st...