Obituaries

Aug 24, 2021

James “Duke” Schofield, 52, of Shelburn passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.  He was born in   on August 23, 1969 to Eldon Schofield and Vickey (Hadley) Schofield. preceding him in death was his father.

Surviving are his mother, his daughters Whitney Schofield, Taylor Schofield, his sisters, Robyn Croft, Sherri Kvetensky...

Aug 23, 2021

Martha “Marty” Hamilton Pierson, 90, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday,  August 23, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Sullivan County on August 1, 1931, to John Hamilton and Leliah (Carrithers) Hamilton.  She was a 1949 graduate of Sullivan High School, married her husband, Bill on March 4, 1951, and together they...

Aug 19, 2021

Sally Stranahan, 78, of Shelburn passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Sullivan, on October 5, 1942, to Archie Paul Robinson and Margaret (Curtis) Robinson.

She was a 1960 graduate of Wiley High School and had became a loving mother, grandmother and a great-grandmother. ...

Aug 16, 2021

Jason Brown, 47, of Sullivan passed away on Monday August 16, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Indianapolis on March 26, 1974 to John Brown and Betty (Walters) Brown. Jason was a 1992 graduate of Sullivan High School, joined the Air Force, served during Desert Storm, and became...

Aug 13, 2021

Vance Bedwell, 30, of Carlisle, passed away on August 13, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  He was born on February 20, 1991  in Vigo County to Rolland Bedwell and Julie (Nicol) Bedwell Bohnert.  Vance was a 2009 graduate of Sullivan High School, was a member of the Carlisle First Christian Church and had attended the Crossroads Community...

Aug 6, 2021

John D Cox, 63, of Dugger passed away at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis on Friday, August 6, 2021 with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Dugger on June 29, 1958 to James Leslie Cox, Sr. and Doris Pauline (Chubb) Cox Jackson.  John was a 1977 graduate of Union High School and had been the...

Aug 4, 2021

Sheryl Cole, 87, of Sullivan passed away on Wednesday August, 4, 2021 at Breckenridge Nursing Home.  She was born in Sullivan County on December 30, 1933 to James Harvey McKinley and Nelle (Pirtle) McKinley. She was a 1951 graduate of Merom High School,  had married Warren Cole in 1954 and became a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Sheryl loved...

Jul 26, 2021

Howard P. Higgins, 97, of Terre Haute, passed away at Regional Hospital on July 26, 2021. He was born on December 16, 1923 in Vigo County to Raymond and Marie Florence (Austin) Higgins. Howard was a 1941 graduate of Honey Creek High School, he joined the Air Force in 1942 and was part of the “Mighty 8”. He married...

Jul 24, 2021

Georgia K. Wiles, 74, of Sullivan passed away on Saturday July 24, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor with her family by her side.  She was born in Vigo County on June 5, 1947 to  Lawrence  Nevins and Louise (Carlisle) Nevins Nowicki. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife.  She attended Crossroads Community Church in Sullivan. She loved...

Jul 20, 2021

Ross Michael Marts, 26, of Shelburn passed away on July 20, 2021. He was born on April 11, 1995 to Michael Todd Marts and Leigh Ann (Beaver) Marts.  Ross was a 2013 graduate of North Central High School and became a handyman working in construction. He attended Shelburn Church of God and enjoyed playing with his nephews. Preceding him...

Jul 10, 2021

Lindsey Wilkinson, 32, of Bloomfield, formerly of Merom, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on July 18, 1988 to Tim Wilkinson and Brenda (Howard) Wilkinson Abel.  She was a 2007 graduate of Sullivan High School, joined the Army National Guard and had been employed at the Crane Naval Base.  She was a...

Jul 8, 2021

Betty Ruth West left this earth at 8:52 p.m., July 8, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor with Bethanne by her side.

She was born in Hymera to Mary Dutton Frazier and Pleasant Frazier on November 20, 1931.  She was a retired waitress of 30 years at the former Gill’s Truck Stop.  Later, she became a private caregiver....

Jul 7, 2021

Paul Richard Jeffries, 87, of Carlisle passed away on July 7, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Bedford IN,  on May 19, 1934 to William Edward and Nora (Puckett) Jeffries. Paul was the last surviving member of his family. As a young child Paul was baptized in the Baptist Church, was...

Jul 6, 2021

Tony Ray Tarrh, 59, of Shelburn passed away at home on Tuesday July 6, 2021.  He was born on December 22, 1961 to Robert Joseph Tarrh and Carolyn (Deakins) Tarrh.  Tony attended North Central, loved to garden and was an antique “nut”.  He would tinker in just about anything one could think about and “Rosie”  his dog was always...

Jun 25, 2021

Charles Paul Hollingsworth, 63, of Dugger passed away on Friday June 25, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Sullivan to Floyd and Lillian (Ladson) Hollingsworth.  Paul was a 1976 graduate of Union High School, an IV Tech Graduate and had been employed  at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.  He was a loving family...

Jun 24, 2021

Frances Ann (Hedge) Schofield, 79, of Shelburn, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on January 28, 1942 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Clarence and Ruth (Wall) Hedge.  Frances was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Shelburn Church of God and was dedicated to the children’s bus ministry for...

Jun 23, 2021

James Everett “Buck” Riggins Jr. 81, of Farmersburg passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2021 with his family by his side.  He was born on June 25, 1939 in Farmersburg to James Everett Riggins and Viola (Copeland) Riggins. James was a 1957 graduate of Farmersburg High School, he loved spending time with his family, friends and  enjoyed sports especially...

Jun 22, 2021

Janet K. Soules, 73, of Sullivan passed away on June 22, 2021.  She was born in Sullivan County to Warren Whitman and Imogene (Wilson) Whitman.  Janet was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, and also taught at Ivy Tech.  She is preceded in death by her parents and son Shane Foutz.

She is survived by...

Jun 19, 2021

George Dale Owen, 75, of Farmersburg, passed away on June 19, 2021 at Springhill Village in Terre Haute. He was born in Vigo County on August 24, 1945 to Oscar and Myrtle (Garrison) Owen.  Dale was a 69-year member of the Oregon Baptist church, loved mushroom hunting and was a Taxidermist.  He and his wife, Helen, also attended Union...

Jun 19, 2021

Thelma Marie Fulford, 90, of Springhill FL, formerly of Greencastle and Shelburn, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at home with her family by her side.  She was born on September 11, 1930 in Prairie Creek to John Treadway and Inez (Lucas) Treadway.  She married Lindell Lee Fulford on February 28, 1953.   She gave birth to three children...