Obituaries

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...

Jun 13, 2021

RONALD LEO REED, 74, formerly of Sullivan, IN passed away June 13, 2021 at his home in Louisville, KY. Ron was married to Zora (Stultz) Reed for 52 years.

Ron loved his family. He is survived by his two children, Susan (Jeff) Wells, Omaha, NE and James (Erin) Reed, Louisville, KY and three grandchildren, who he was...

Jun 10, 2021

Mezmariah “Mezzy” Wilson, 15, of Shelburn, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2021.  She was born on August 1, 2005 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Mandy Wilson and Larry Benford.  Mezzy had just completed her sophomore year at South Vigo High School. She attended Shelburn Elementary School until moving to Terre Haute during her eighth grade, where she attended...

Jun 3, 2021

Casey Lee Gettinger, 39, of Sullivan passed away on June 3, 2021. He was born at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute on July 28, 1981 to John R. Gettinger and Marsha (Monk) Kennedy.  Casey was a 2000 graduate of Sullivan High School and was employed as head cook at Kat-A-Korner. He had recently completed training to become a Certified...

Jun 2, 2021

Maurine Agnes Blakeman Gambill, 103,  of Sullivan passed away on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor.  She was born in Paxton on January 12, 1918 to George and Adelaide (Brown) Blakeman. She was a 1935 graduate of Carlisle High School, and employed at REMC for 35 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Missionary...

May 31, 2021

Mary Ann Ready Horton was born in Decker, Indiana on October 21, 1927, the beloved fifth child of eight to Ira and Orpha Hobson Ready.  Her family was a loving one, and she had good memories of growing up together, which she shared often with her children.  After her brothers and sisters married and their children were grown, the...

May 27, 2021

Wyatt Frank McCammon, beloved son of Mitchel and Selena McCammon, was born silent May 27, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Women’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was welcomed in heaven by his Great-Grandfather “Pappy” Butch Skelton and other family and friends.

Loved ones Wyatt leaves behind are Mommy, Daddy, big brother Jameson and twin brother Weston.  Grandparents...

May 27, 2021

Beckey J Shryock, 90, of Sullivan passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born in Sullivan County to Fred and Henrietta Lewis Stearley.  Beckey was a longtime member of Hendricks County Homemaker Happenings of Brownsburg IN., she enjoyed going to bingo and collecting tea pots. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lee...

May 24, 2021

Robert (Bob) Elmer Hood, 91 of Fairbanks, IN passed away on May 24th, 2021.  Bob joined his beautiful wife Verneal who preceded him in death in 2014.  Bob was surrounded at home by his adoring and loving children and grandchildren. He died peacefully of natural causes.  Bob was born on December 22, 1929 in Hymera, Indiana to the late...

May 20, 2021

Kenneth Ray Sevier, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at Breckenridge nursing home and Rehab on Thursday May 20, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1942 to Walter “Buck” and Mildred (Wolfe) Sevier.  Kenny was a  1960 graduate of Sullivan High School and had attended Dugger School.  Kenny had been employed for 50 years at Ohio Valley Gas. He...

May 2, 2021

Tom Scott 74, of Carlisle passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born in Henderson KY.,  on December 11, 1946 to  Thomas and Ann (Darrow) Scott.  Tom was a 1966 graduate of Sullivan High School and was an Army Veteran having served in the 11th Armored Calvary.  He was a...

May 1, 2021

Diana Shepherd, 81, of Sullivan passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at Evansville Specialty Select Hospital.  She was born in Vincennes on June 14, 1939 to Leo V. Carrico and Mary Hamilton Carrico.  She was a 1958 graduate of Carlisle High School, Became a loving wife, mother and grandmother and great grandmother.  She enjoyed going to yard sales ...

Apr 30, 2021

Joe Allen Falconbury, 64, of Sullivan passed away on April 30, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1956 in Sullivan to W. Wayne and Ledona (Foley) Falconbury.  Joe was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School, loved IU Basketball, sports and Indiana Pacers, but most important to Joe was his grandchildren and his...