Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

Betty Jean Montgomery, 74, of Sullivan, passed away on  Saturday December 4, 2021 at Union Hospital.  She was born in Sullivan, IN, on December 11, 1946, to Robert “Bob” Montgomery and Betty L (Forbus) Montgomery, Fleener Betty was a member of the Sullivan County Ladies VFW Aux., enjoyed reading, spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, and listening...

Nov 30, 2021

Leah Rosemary (Rosey) Tolson 96, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Colonial Beach Virginia, on September 1, 2022. She was born to Bernard Delph and Pearl King Delph, on July 22, 1926, in Terre Haute, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Wiley High School where she excelled at ping pong and tennis.  She also golfed and enjoyed...

Nov 30, 2021

Phillip Morrison, 85, of Shelburn, passed away June 6, 2022, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Sullivan, IN. He was the  son of  Homer H Morrison & Perlena G ( Haskett) Morrison. Phil was a  graduate of Sullivan High School class of 1956. He was owner and operator of Morrison Towing...

Nov 25, 2021

Donita Kaye Mize, 79, of Sullivan, passed away at her home on Thursday November 25, 2021, with her family by her side.  She was born in Sullivan, on January 21, 1942, to Donis L. Reel and Catherine E. (Davis) Reel.  She was a 1959 graduate of Gerstmeyer High School and a graduate of Indiana State University receiving  her Masters...

Nov 18, 2021

Sandra Sue Jones, 78, of Fairbanks, passed away at Breckenridge nursing home on Wednesday, November 18, 2021.  She was born in Sullivan on January 31, 1943, to Herbert “Hub” Drake and Helen Elizabeth (Phegley) Drake.  She was a teacher at the Southwest Sullivan School Corporation for 33 years.  She enjoyed going to movies, shopping, exercising, and spending time with...

Nov 17, 2021

David Maurice Alumbaugh passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 17, 2021 at his home. He was born in Dugger on June 28, 1942 to Charles and Claira Bell Fuller Alumbaugh.  David moved to Hymera in 1975 where he raised his family with Debbie (Money) Alumbaugh. David worked for Dodds Pallet Mill for almost 40 years before he retired. When...

Nov 17, 2021

Jeannette R. Boles,70, of Shelburn,  passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Sullivan, on  February 17, 1951 to William Johnston and Norma (Adams) Johnston.  She was a 1969 graduate of North Central High School and had gone on to further her education at Ivy Tech and Beautician. Jeannette worked at the Shone’s...

Nov 1, 2021

Jackie Kay Lankford, 70, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at her residence with family by her side.  Jackie was born in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of Charles Junior and Dora Mae (Mitchell) Green.  She was a waitress with the Firehouse Restaurant in Clay City, she was the smiling face as you walked in...

Oct 30, 2021

Larry Graham, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born in Oblong IL, to Oral Graham and Florence (Hover) Graham.  He was a 1961 graduate of Pleasantville High School, had entered the U.S. Navy for 6 years and had been in sales most of his...

Oct 23, 2021

Eddie L. Bose, 72, of Hymera, passed away on Saturday October 23, 2021, at Millers Merry Manor in Sullivan. He was born on September 25, 1949 in Sullivan IN, to Charles W. Bose and Blanche (Harmon) Bose.  If someone had ever been involved in the community of Hymera, they surely knew Eddie. He rode his bicycle all over Hymera, ...

Oct 20, 2021

Wanda Lee Collins, 78, of Sullivan, passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at The Gibson Family Hospice in Terre Haute.  She was born in 1943 in Merom  to William Oliver Monroe and Rosealee (Coleman) Monroe.  Wanda was a 1961, graduate of Sullivan High School, was a long time employee at Owens-Brockway and the Sullivan County Park and Lake...

Oct 18, 2021

Joan (Joni) Yvonne Crooks, went home with Jesus, Monday,  October 18, 2021. Born to Thomas Job White and Mary Ann (Barron) White, in Shelburn IN, where she lived nearly all her life.

She attended Shelburn High School through grade 11. She was a Basketball “PANTHERS” Cheerleader and involved in nearly every club, plus an Honor Roll Student....

Oct 16, 2021

Janice Bledsoe, 84, of Sullivan, formerly of Jasper and Vincennes, passed away on Saturday October 16, 2021, at Breckenridge Health Care. She was born in Carlisle on March 14, 1937, to Russell E. Bledsoe and Elizabeth (Stuller) Bledsoe.  Janice had attended Oaktown Elementary and Middle School and was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School in Vincennes. She lived...

Oct 14, 2021

Bradley Curtis “Curt” Hale, 54, of Georgetown, IN, formerly of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Vincennes IN, on March 1, 1967, to Frank “Butch” Hale and Frances Coleen (Knotts) Hale. Curt was a 1985 graduate of Sullivan High School and a graduate of Indiana State University. He was an Engineer...

Oct 11, 2021

Douglas Cunningham, 45, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday October 11, 2021, at Kindred Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born on October 19, 1975, in Sullivan to Dallas Cunningham and Carolyn (Bell) Cunningham. Doug was a 1993 graduate of Sullivan High School, loved to fish, hunt, metal detecting and Kayaking. He had been employed at Amcore, formerly Bemis.

Oct 10, 2021

Shelburn,

Robert “Bob” Blackburn, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Union Hospital.  He was born in Petersburg, IN, on November 24, 1943, to Lewis Blackburn and Edith Allene (Campbell) Blackburn.  Bob had worked for the Sullivan County Highway Department for 34 years.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, western shows, and he loved his animals.  He...

Oct 7, 2021

Philip G. Lammers, 70, of Sullivan passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 18, 1951 to William F Lammers and Lillian (Evans) Lammers.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Phil was a 1969 graduate of Sullivan High School, and...

Oct 6, 2021

Cathy Jo Compton, 65, of rural Hymera, passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on October 6, 2021.  Cathy was born on April 24, 1956 to Bennie Junior Trump and Wilma Jean (House) Trump. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Thomas (Tom) Trump, brother in-law Ron Weir, and her beloved son Jason Randal Compton.

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Oct 4, 2021

Harold “Jim” Copeland passed through the Golden Gates of Heaven on October 4, 2021, after a battle with Lung Cancer.

Born May 17, 1943, Jim was the son  of Harold and Martha Copeland.

He was married on July 22, 1982, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Marsha Ann Copeland, who preceded him in death.

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Oct 1, 2021

Charles (Charlie) Mason passed away on October 1, 2021 at home surrounded by loving family after a long chronic illness. Charlie was born June 22, 1949 to William and Violet Mason. He married the love of his life, Lisa Meier, on May 23, 1998. He proudly served 29 years on the Sullivan City Police Department and retired as a...