Obituaries

Dec 28, 2019

WAYNE "BUTCH" UNGER

Wayne "Butch" Unger of Sullivan , Indiana,  passed from this life on December 28th, 2019, surrounded by his family at home, into the heavenly one that he has  been preaching about for the last 60 years.

Born September 24, 1942 to Morris and Ruby Unger of New Lebanon, Indiana,  he attended Sullivan...

Dec 20, 2019

Floyd Willis, 90, of Sullivan passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sullivan County on May 6, 1929 to Roy Willis and Oqual (Blevins) Willis. Floyd was a 1946 graduate of New Lebanon High School, was a Farmer, had his own Trucking Company and was a School Bus Driver for the...

Dec 16, 2019

Charles Tandy Thompson, 84, of Farmersburg, passed away on December 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Sullivan County on August 13, 1935 to Garland Thompson and Edna Marie (Clark) Thompson. Tandy was a 1953 graduate of Farmersburg High School and had become a Union Carpenter. He attended Friendship Baptist Church, loved wood turning, gardening and an...

Dec 8, 2019

Robert Van Sant, 76, of Graysville, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in South Bend IN., on January 25, 1943 to Dorence Van Sant and Doris (Harstine) Van Sant.  Robert was a 1961 graduate of Carlisle High School, had been employed at Duke Energy for 31.5 years...

Dec 4, 2019

Linda Mae (Hollingsworth) Kemple, longtime resident of Indianapolis, IN, passed into eternity on December 4, 2019 in Lenox, MI with her family by her side.  Sweet, tender, compassionate, loving, generous, patient, and humble all describe this devoted child of God who has gone home to be with her heavenly Father.  Her simple encouragement to you is that you live...

Dec 2, 2019

Charles Scott Sr., 79, of Riverton, passed away on Saturday November, 30 2019 at United Methodist Village in Lawrencville. He was born in Sullivan County on April 12, 1940 to Roy and Martha (Pirtle) Scott. Charles was a professional driver and was a member of the Teamsters.

Survivors include his sons Charles Scott Jr., of Sullivan, Danny...

Dec 1, 2019

Barbara Fellows of Brooklyn, MI, formerly of Sullivan County, died Dec. 1, 2019 in Jackson, MI, under the care of Henry Ford Allegiance.  She was born, Barbara Joan McKee in rural Sullivan County on June 12, 1942 to Charles “Bud” McKee and Thelma (Wimberly) McKee.  Barbara also had a special mentor in Bess Booker while growing up.  She attended...

Nov 25, 2019

Robert Haythorne, 71, of Sullivan passed away as a result of an accident, on Monday November 25, 2019. He was born on March 19, 1948 to Winford Haythorne and Melba Fern (Lucas) Haythorne. Robert became a truck driver at the age of 18, he loved socializing at the Petty Pit Stop, the Acorn Grill and Mi Mi’s on the...

Nov 22, 2019

Paul Kevin Stowers also known as Bonnie’s “Mister Man”, 62, of Merom, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 as a result of an auto accident. He was born in Sullivan County to William Stowers and Barbara (Graves) Stowers. He was a loving, devoted family man who enjoyed people and his 1966 Fastback Mustang, Vermillion Red. Kevin loved the...

Nov 18, 2019

James Kevin Libke left this physical earth on November 18th, 2019 in his family home. Kevin was born December 31st, 1961 in Bloomington, IN. In 1997 he married the love of his life, Julie Barre Libke, and the two share a daughter, Ashley Elaine.

Kevin traveled the US as a truck driver, sharing with his family stories...

Nov 17, 2019

Betty Virginia Wells, 77, of Shelburn passed away on Sunday November 17 at Breckenridge nursing home in Sullivan.  She was born on March 31, 1942 in Yuma AZ to Thomas W Mulvihill and Helen M (Easter) Mulvihill.  She retired from Pfizer.  Betty was very proud of her American Indian heritage.

Betty was a member of the Ebenezer...

Nov 13, 2019

Georgia Kiger, 64, of Sullivan, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute with her family by her side.  She was born in Ann Arbor Michigan on August 24, 1955 to Rex Townsend and Mary Frances (Allen) Townsend Edmondson.   She was a graduate from IVY Tech and Indiana State University where she had received...

Nov 6, 2019

Terry Pless, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at his residence on November 6, 2019. He was born in Bloomington on July 3, 1944 to William Ray Pless and Grace Juanita Pless. He was a 1962 graduate of Bloomington High School, was an electrician for the Local IBEW 725, he retired from Sycamore Engineering in 2004, he also attended Sullivan...

Nov 4, 2019

Rosalie Keppen, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away on November 4, 2019 at Glenburn Nursing Home. She was born on July 6, 1938 in Vigo County to Alex Kosco and Julia (Verostko) Kosco. Rosalie worked for McGlone Law firm and had attended Sacred Heart Church. Preceding her in death are her parents, her ex husband Larry Keppen a sister...

Nov 1, 2019

Katherine J. Phegley, 61, of Vincennes formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Bridge Pointe Health Campus in Vincennes. She was born on April 22, 1958 in Sullivan County to Richard Phegley and Mary Jane (McCammon) Phegley. Kathy was a 1976 graduate from Sullivan High School and had gone to ISU where she graduated in...

Oct 29, 2019

Norman E. Morris, 87, of Sullivan passed away on October 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Sullivan on October 29, 1932 to William Morris and Goldie (Brickey) Morris. Norman was a 1950 graduate from Sullivan High School, was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a maintenance supervisor for South West Sullivan County...

Oct 21, 2019

Deborah Sue McKee, 63, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday October 21, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Vincennes on June 19, 1956 to James Wineingar and Erma (Gore) Wineingar-Norris. Deborah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed shopping, going to yard sales and auctions....

Oct 13, 2019

Evan Lee McConnell, 21, of Shelburn passed away on October 13, 2019 at Eskanazi Health in Indianapolis. He was surrounded by family and friends, and a special friend Aunt Candy by his side. Evan was born to Margaret Jo Stranahan Francis on June 7, 1998.

He is survived by his sons Kyan and Keenan McConnell (Maddie Wineinger),...

Oct 11, 2019

Major Fulk, 58, of Shelburn, passed away on Friday October 11, 2019 while at work. He was born in Greene County on February 26, 1961 to Harry Fulk and Gloria (Jordan) Fulk. Major was a US Army Veteran, a truck driver And a Fire Fighter for 26 years. Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers, Timothy Fulk, Mark...

Oct 10, 2019

Darryl Myers, 63, of North Vernon IN, passed away on Thursday October 10, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Sullivan on May 29, 1956 to Arlos Myers and Norma Jean (Followell) Myers. Darryl was a Finance Director for New Horizon Rehab.

Survivors include his wife Dee Myers, a daughter...