Obituaries

Sep 22, 2020

Betty June Roberts, 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday September 22, 2020 at Meadows Manor East in Terre Haute. She was born in Kokomo IN, on June 8, 1934 to Harley and Darlene Turner. She was a cook and owner of the Roberts restaurant in Carlisle for over 25 years, worked at Gossards and the Wabash Valley Correctional...

Sep 15, 2020

Arthur “Leon” Langston, 83,  of Oaktown passed away on Tuesday September 15, 2020 at OakVillage Nursing Home.  He was born in St. Elmo IL, on September 16, 1936 to Carroll Spencer Langston and Imo Ruth (Pittman) Langston. Leon was a graduate of Cisne High School in Cisne IL,  and  Lincoln Christian University formerly Lincoln Bible Institute  in Lincoln IL.,...

Sep 14, 2020

Jerry Carolyn (Shouse) Baker 85 of Sullivan, Indiana took her last breathe on this earth on September 14, 2020.  Jerry was born in Vincennes, Indiana to Viola Christine and Carroll E. Shouse joining her older brother, James Wallace Shouse.  She graduated from  Lincoln High School in Vincennes, in 1953.  Jerry Carolyn married Jerry Allyn Baker of Wheatland, Indiana on...

Sep 9, 2020

Robert Daniel Hayden, 82, of Graysville, (Dodds Bridge) went to be with his Lord with his loving family by his side on Wednesday September 9, 2020. He was born in Graysville on March 19, 1938 to Vernon and Bertha (Johnson) Hayden. He was married to Lillie Mae (Foster) Hayden for almost 63 years whom he married on November 16,...

Sep 8, 2020

Paul Carpenter, 58, of Sullivan passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.  He was born in Sullivan, IN to Harry Carpenter and Delores June (Long) Carpenter.  He was a 1981 graduate of North Central High School, had worked for the Sullivan County Highway Department and was a member of the Abundant Grace House...

Sep 6, 2020

Virginia Louise Lamb, 96, of Oaktown passed away on Saturday September 6, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born in Dugger IN., on May 1, 1924 to Ernest Bland and Ophia (Stanley) Bland.  She was a 1942 graduate of Dugger High School. She was a housewife and was married to Loren “Dutch” Lamb, he preceded her...

Sep 6, 2020

Aris Houser, 80, of Shelburn passed away on September 6, 2020 at Southwood Healthcare. He was born in Sullivan County on March 8, 1940 to Ira Houser and Myrtle Mae (Melvin) Houser-Bailey. Aris was an Army Veteran and had served in the Vietnam War; he was a member of the American Legion and the 1st Baptist Church in Shelburn....

Sep 5, 2020

Jerry Kenneth Brown 73, of Farmersburg, passed away on Saturday September 5th, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born in Vigo county on October 10, 1946 to Thomas B Brown and Betty Jane (Fields) Brown. Jerry was a 1964 graduate of West Vigo High School, Joined the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. While in the...

Sep 5, 2020

John Heaton, 77, of Shelburn, passed away at IU Hospital in Indianapolis on September 5, 2020.  He was born on April 24, 1943 in Pennsylvania, to Russell and Margaret (Duppassio) Heaton.  John enjoyed playing cards, going to the horse track, and spending time with his family and friends.

John is preceded in death by his parents.  He...

Sep 2, 2020

Marjorie Butler, 86, of Sullivan passed away Wednesday September   2, 2020 at Exceptional living in Brazil IN.  She was born in Chicago IL., on August 12, 1934 to Miles Kemp Curry and Laura Lucille (Wickline) Curry.   Marjorie was a 1952 graduate of Carlisle High School and had gone on to further her education at Vincennes University School of Nursing. ...

Aug 25, 2020

Jack Alexander, 64, of Sullivan passed away at Regional Hospital on Tuesday August 25, 2020 at 9:45 am with his wife by his side. He was born in Sullivan on June 18, 1956 to Joe Alexander and Kathryn (Hill) Alexander. He was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School, and had attended ISU. Jack had gone to work for...

Aug 24, 2020

Betty Carty, 89, of Carlisle passed away on Monday August 24, 2020 at Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute. She was born in Shelburn on December 13, 1930 to Ernie Breedlove and Vanetta (Barden) Breedlove. Betty was a rural Mail Carrier in Carlisle and a member of the Carlisle Christian Church. Preceding her in death are her parents, her...

Aug 20, 2020

Jane Walls, 79, of Sullivan passed away on Thursday August 20, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born in Hammond IN on October 13, 1940 to Herbert Garland Setzer and   Kathaleen (Stadtman) Setzer.  She was a 1959 graduate of Graysville High School, had gone to school to be a  beautician.  Jane was a member of the...

Aug 13, 2020

Walter Akers, 90, of Shelburn passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the Gibson Hospice. He was born in Sullivan County on March 23, 1930 to Lex Akers Sr. and Lizzie (McCammon) Akers. Preceding him in death are his parents, his wives Mary Ernestine (Burnett) Akers, Lola (Bush) Akers and a daughter Kathy Kemper.

Survivors include...

Aug 13, 2020

Joseph Criss, of Carlisle, formerly of Merom, passed away at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Washington IN on September 1, 1936 to John Criss and Alma (Thompson) Criss.  He attended Merom High School, joined the Navy and returned home to work at Pfizer. Joe was a member of Merom Assembly of God, then went to...

Aug 10, 2020

Don Cairy Littlejohn, 81, of Shelburn, passed away on August 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in

Vigo County on August 5, 1939 to Verlin (Buster) Littlejohn and Marian (Rawles) Littlejohn.  Don was a 1957 graduate of Shelburn High School and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Pharmacy in...

Aug 4, 2020

Daryl Dewayne Shorter, 61, of Sullivan passed away on August 4, 2020 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born in Sullivan County on September 3, 1958 to Jim Shorter and Helen (Mason) Shorter. Daryl was a truck driver most all of his life but his family and Grandchildren is what he lived for. He was preceded in death...

Jul 30, 2020

Gloria Cooper, 75, of Sullivan passed away on Thursday July 30, 2020 at her residence with her companion by her side. She was born in Sullivan County on October 10, 1944 to John Henry Pirtle and Flora May (Bedwell) Pirtle. She was a life long resident of Sullivan County, cleaned houses, loved going to yard sales, antique collecting but...

Jul 26, 2020

Suzette Nance, 59, of Shelburn passed away on Sunday July 26, 2020 at Signature Health Care in Terre Haute.  She was born in Knox county on March 23, 1961 to Richard Ashby and Lois (England) Ashby.  She was a 1979 graduate of Lincoln High School in Vincennes and a graduate of Vincennes University School of Nursing.  Suzette was a...

Jul 24, 2020

Evelyn Marie Whitlock, 97, of Sullivan, passed away on July 24, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor.  She was born on August 31, 1922, in Carlisle, the daughter of William and Lida (Blything) Whitlock. She was a graduate of Dugger High School. Evelyn retired from Sullivan State Bank, she enjoyed journaling and ceramics.

She is preceded in death...