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Sally L (Phegley)  Roelle

Sally L (Phegley) Roelle

Jul 13, 2022

Sally L. Roelle, 73, of Jasper, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Jasper IN onJuly 13, 2022, with her children by her side.  Sally was born in Sullivan County on November 17, 1948 to Nelson Phegley and Betty Arnett Phegley.  Sally was a 1966 graduate of Carlisle High School and became a loving mother, grandmother and...

Rev. Darrell Dewayne Thrasher

Rev. Darrell Dewayne Thrasher

Jul 8, 2022

Rev. Darrell Dewayne Thrasher, age 52, former pastor of The Lighthouse Church of Columbia, passed away Friday, July 8th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

A Visitation will be held, July 13th, 2022, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Lighthouse Church of Columbia, followed by a Homegoing Service July 14th, 2022, at 2:00 PM.

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Vanessa (Rich)  Peterson-Phillips

Vanessa (Rich) Peterson-Phillips

Jul 1, 2022

Vanessa J Peterson-Phillips, 48, of Farmersburg, passed away on Friday July 1, 2022 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville IN. She was born in Robinson IL, on February 10, 1974 to Robert L. Rich and Linda (Seany) Rich. She was a 1992 graduate of Robinson High School, worked at the Shakamak State Park for many years and...

Patty Jo (Mccracken)  Martin

Patty Jo (Mccracken) Martin

Jun 30, 2022

Patty Martin,  84, of Shelburn, passed away on Thursday June 30, 2022, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side.  She was born on October 10, 1937, in Sullivan County to Robert McCracken and Anna (McDaniel) McCracken.  She was a 1955 graduate of Sullivan High School, and had gone to Indiana Business College. Patty had...

Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Jun 17, 2022

Mark Kelly, 67, of Sullivan, passed away at his home on June 17, 2022.  He was born in Mt. Vernon IL, on November 23, 1954 to Frank Kelly and Marian (Lemke) Kelly.  Mark was a 1972 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and was the owner of the Sullivan Save-A-Lot. Mark was a member of the Sullivan Elks, loved...

Betty Ruth Blann

Betty Ruth Blann

Jun 16, 2022

Betty Ruth Blann, 87, of Sullivan, passed away at Millers Merry Manor Assisted Living with her family by her side, on June 16, 2022.  Special thanks to her nieces Pam and Patty for their wonderful care. She was born in Dugger, IN, on July 6, 1934 to Homer Gilham and Lela Brewer Gilham.   Betty was a 1952, graduate of...

Dorothy O (Fulk)  Brand

Dorothy O (Fulk) Brand

Jun 6, 2022

Dorothy Olene (Fulk) Brand, 92, died peacefully in her sleep on June 6, 2022. She was born in Marion, Illinois (Williamson County) on January 12, 1930 and married Max Eugene Brand on December 11, 1948 in a candlelight ceremony in the First Methodist Church in Linton, IN. They lived in Bowling Green, IN and most recently Shelburn, IN. In...

Jeremiah James Vernelson

Jeremiah James Vernelson

May 30, 2022

Jeremiah James Vernelson, 17, of Sullivan, peacefully slipped into the Loving Arms of Jesus on Monday May 30, 2022 at his home. He was born in Gainesville FL, to Keith and Amy (Banther) Vernelson, Jeremiah was a student  at Sullivan High School just completing his Junior year. He was a very avid sports fan having played on the football...

Laura Joyce Monk

Laura Joyce Monk

May 25, 2022

Laura Joyce Monk, 92 of Sullivan passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2022 with her loving daughter by her side. She was born in Sullivan County on December 22, 1929 to William Clarence Murdock and Mary Katherine (Vail) Murdock. Joyce was a 1947 graduate of Graysville High School, she then went to Indianapolis to become a Beautician and had...

Joan Orr

Joan Orr

May 14, 2022

Joan Orr, 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 9, 1947, in Johnstown PA, to Robert Livingston and Anna (Webber) Livingston. Joan was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved teaching and her students, her friends, her pets and her...

Dillion Kyle Killion

Dillion Kyle Killion

May 2, 2022

Dillion Kyle Killion, 29, of Terre Haute formerly of Sullivan passed away on Monday May 2, 2022.He was born in Sullivan County  on February 18, 1993 to Allen Killion and Lisa (Nichols) Killion / Chilton.  Dillion was a 2012 graduate of Sullivan High School, had gone to ISU where he received his degree in Business.  He was an Assistant...

Steve Allen Meier

Steve Allen Meier

May 2, 2022

Steve Meier, 69, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday May 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 13, 1952 to Sheldon Meier and Jennie (Yates) Meier.  Steve was a 1971 graduate of Sullivan High School, and had worked for Prudential Life Insurance.  He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and...

Scott Henry Cox

Scott Henry Cox

May 2, 2022

Scott Henry Cox, 63, of Farmersburg, passed away on May 2, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Sullivan on September 7, 1958, to Gerald Cox and Clara (Wright) Cox.  Scott was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a great friend to the people who he worked with and his...

George R Howard

George R Howard

Apr 30, 2022

George R. Howard, 83, of Shelburn passed away on April 30, 2022 at Harrison Crossing in Terre Haute.  He was born in Shelburn on December 25, 1938 to Roy and Myrtle (Ervin) Howard. George was a member of Souls Harbor Church and had worked for Sullivan County. He was an avid deer and elk hunter and a farmer,   He...

Richard Rick Jewett

Richard Rick Jewett

Apr 26, 2022

Richard “Rick” Jewett, 70, of Hymera, passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2022, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born in West Point, New York on September 15, 1951 to Charles Jewett and Mary Lou (Lane) Jewett. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 grandchildren. He was a 1969...

Susan G (Exline)  Gilham

Susan G (Exline) Gilham

Apr 26, 2022

Susan G. Gilham, 75, of Sullivan, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, peacefully at her family’s home in Boonville, Indiana. She was born in Sullivan Indiana on December 2, 1946, to the late James (Sparky) and Mabel (Ransford) Exline.

Susan graduated from Union High School in 1964.  She retired from the United States Department of Agriculture...

Cory Shepherd

Cory Shepherd

Apr 18, 2022

Cory Stephen Shepherd,  50, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly while at work on Monday, April 18, 2022. He was born in Linton, IN on July 20, 1971. Cory was a 1989 graduate of Shakamak High School and was employed at the Antioch Coal Mine in Daviess County. He was a member of the Bethel Hill Church in Hymera....

Gary Lee Starkey

Gary Lee Starkey

Apr 14, 2022

Gary Lee Starkey, 74, of Shelburn passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1947 in Farmersburg to his father and Rosa Lee (Bell) Starkey. Gary was a Vietnam combat Veteran of the US Army and had retired from the Postal Service. He was preceded in...

Texanna Velasquez

Texanna Velasquez

Apr 9, 2022

Texanna Velasquez, 81, of Sullivan, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Millers Merry Manor.  She was born on April 3, 1941, in Graysville to Clifford Vest and Thelma (Pinkston) Jones.  She was a 1959, graduate of Carlisle High School, became a loving mother, grandmother and was a retired secretary. She was a member of Graysville United Methodist...

Ivaline Florence (Youngman)  Dorrill

Ivaline Florence (Youngman) Dorrill

Apr 8, 2022

Ivaline F. (Youngman) Dorrill, 83, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2022 at Mesquite Tree Nursing Center in Mesquite, Texas.  She was born on April 15, 1938 to Ivan E. and Della C. (Blance) Youngman. She graduated from Merom High School in Merom in 1956.  As a young woman she worked at...

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