Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

The Reverend Richard Simon Salyer, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2025 in the comfort of his home in Anderson, Indiana. Richard began his life journey on August 19, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. He was one of 7 sons and 3 daughters born to Rev. Anthony and Avis (Deaver) Salyer. The boys were born brothers,...

Feb 13, 2025

Nancy Moore Cooksey of Dugger, a devoted mom, sister, grandma and friend answered the soft sweet voice of Jesus to come home on Thursday, Frebruary 13th surrounded by her family after an extended illness, at the Waters of Sullivan.

She was born to the late  Dr. Homer Lee Moore and Betty Jo Davis Moore in Bicknell Indiana...

Feb 6, 2025

Charles Lynn Ivy, 89, of Farmersburg, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pontotoc Mississippi  on October 22, 1935 to Herman Ivy and Ozell Mcknight Ivy.

Lynn was a devoted man of Christ, having served the congregation at the Hymera First Baptist Church. He was...

Feb 2, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Fountain Woodrow Wilson. Fountain Woodrow “Woody” Wilson, 82, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

He was born on July 18, 1942 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Woodrow Wilson and Francis Marie Johnson Wilson. Fountain was proud to serve his...

Jan 28, 2025

Minister Barbara Ellen Jones Allen was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, On Tuesday January 28, 2025 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. Barbara began her life journey on May 20, 1929 in Flint Michigan, one of 5 children of the late, Floyd and Helen Lents Jones. She married the love of her life Elmer Allen in 1945. They spent...

Jan 16, 2025

Michael Paul Jackson 62, of Paxton passed onto his eternal hunting grounds on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at his home. His brief journey in life began on April 19, 1962 in Fulton County Georgia, born one of six children to the late Bernard and Kathrine Figg Jackson. He was a 1980 graduate of Sullivan High School. Michael was a...

Jan 9, 2025

Jeannie Turner Grant,74 of Sullivan, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 9,2025 at the Waters of Sullivan. She was born in Olney, Illinois the daughter of Andrew and Juanita Higgins Turner.

Jeannie was employed with the Vincennes Executive Inn for many years. She attended Church on the Street. She enjoyed watching wildlife, sharing...

Jan 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Kenneth Witvoet (38)of Dugger IN, on Tuesday January 7th, 2025.

Michael was born on July 6th, 1986 to Tonja Sue Witvoet and Michael Hugo Witvoet (deceased) in Sullivan, IN.

Michael was an artistic person. He expressed his creativity through drawing and tattoos....

Jan 6, 2025

DR. BARON LOUIS BROCKSMITH

Doctor Baron Brocksmith of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on January 6, 2025. He was a beloved father, brother, son and husband. To know Baron was to love him and his generosity and wisdom will live on in the lives he touched and the many stories he shared.

Baron was born October...

Jan 3, 2025

Mary Joan “Mary Jo” (Seitzinger) O’Brian passed away peacefully at The Waters in Sullivan, IN on January 3, 2025 after a long illness with dementia.  She was born on March 21, 1932 at the farm home in Flat Rock, IL to Bertha Edith (Clark) Seitzinger and Leonard Eli Seitzinger.

Mary Jo’s educational background included 8 years at...

Dec 24, 2024

Estella Marie (Crowder) Woods, 94 of Shelburn completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She began her journey on August 25, 1930, born to Mike Crowder and Beulah (Wheat) Crowder. She graduated from Hymera High School in 1948. She married her love, John F. Woods on December 22, 1951, and...

Dec 20, 2024

Lloyd E. Wilkins, 85, of Shelburn, passed on to eternal life on Friday December 20, 2024, at Cobblestone Crossing in Terre Haute.  He was born in Sullivan County on April 11, 1939, to William Mitton Wilkins and Blanche Jennings Wilkins.

Lloyd had retired from Alcan as a machinist after 27 years of service. He learned toolmaking at...

Dec 16, 2024

Margie Hall 95, of Sullivan, slipped peacefully into the glorious, eternal presence of Jesus, on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Cobblestone Crossing. She was born on September 28, 1929, in Spencer County Indiana, to Claude and Odie Moore Green.  Margie was a 1947 graduate of Chrisney High School. Margie met and married Paul Hall shortly after graduation. They were...

Dec 15, 2024

Mark D. Jackson, 58 of Paxton, Indiana, went to be with Lord surrounded by his family on December 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Georgia on July 23, 1966. The son of Bernard Jackson and Katherine (Kitty Jo) Figg.

Mark was a dedicated brother, husband, father, papaw, great-papaw and friend.

Mark was...

Dec 13, 2024

Nathan “Nate” Hedden of Hymera, passed on from this life on Friday, December 13, 2024, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family at his side. Nate entered this life on February 23, 1946, in West Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of  Harry and Frances Washburn Hedden.

He graduated West Vigo High School and went...

Dec 10, 2024

Terry Duane Arnett, 62, of Sullivan, left this earth after a battle with liver cancer on December 10, 2024 with his family by his side and was greeted at the Gates of Heaven by his son, Kyle.

Terry was born on January 14, 1962 to father, Gerald Arnett and mother, Charlene Kimmell.

Terry grew up...

Nov 29, 2024

Salvatore Francis Avellina, 85, of Sullivan passed peacefully into eternal sleep on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Regional Hospital with his family at his side.  He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anthony and Marie Agagnina Avellina on May 31, 1939.

He married the love of his life, Ursula Gratzsch on December 17, 1960 and she...

Nov 28, 2024

Robert Joseph Tarrh, 95, of Shelburn passed away peacefully at Regional Hospital on Nov. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born Dec. 15, 1928, in Jackson Hill to Leonard and Vaneda Southwood Tarrh.

During High School, Bob worked part-time for Milwaukee and C&EI Railroads in Linton. Bob graduated from Sullivan High School in 1947...

Nov 26, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Walter Quast, 80 of Sullivan, departed this temporary life for his permanent residence in Heaven, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Union Hospital.  His loving family was by his side. His life journey began on July 18, 1944 in Dayton Ohio, the son of Walter and Marion Huron Quast.

He was a 1964 graduate of...

Nov 24, 2024

William Gene Johnson, 76, a loving husband, father and papaw, of Fairbanks slipped peacefully into his eternal rest on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Gene's life began on March 14, 1948 in Pine Bluff  Arkansas, born to Walter and Audra Johnson.

He graduated from Dollarway High School in 1966, after...