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Richard Henry

Richard Henry

Apr 2, 2019

Richard Stanley Henry, 83, of Shelburn, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2019. He was born in Oblong, IL, on October 10, 1935 to Elmer E. Henry and Bernice Irene (Snyder) Henry. He served his country from 1955 to 1958 in the Unites States Army. Richard loved spending time with his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren....

Retta Slack

Retta Slack

Apr 1, 2019

Retta Slack, 67, of Hymera passed away on Monday April 1, 2019 at her home. She was born in Sullivan on November 3, 1951 to Eugene and Jetta (Croney) Slack.

Survivors include her sister Beth Slack of Hymera, her brother Terry Slack and his wife Vonciele of Evansville, a nephew Schuyler L Slack and a niece Taleah...

William  Bill Schofield

William Bill Schofield

Mar 18, 2019

William E. "Bill" Schofield, 82, of Shelburn passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born, October 22, 1936 in Albion, IL to the late Ellis and Ada (Penner) Schofield.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Frances (Hedge) Schofield of 60 years, children Tina (Brad) Cagle, Lisa...

Stephen Slade

Stephen Slade

Mar 18, 2019

Stephen Slade, 68 of Sullivan passed away on Monday March 18, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Gary IN, to Aulderson Slade and Emma (Yocky) Slade. Stephen was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John, Al, Bobby,...

Laurie Phegley

Laurie Phegley

Mar 15, 2019

Laurie Jean Phegley, 40, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. She was born on February 27, 1979 to Marion Phegley and Susan (Arthur) Phegley. She was a 1998 graduate of Sullivan High School, she loved her family and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Earl Phegley.

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Joann Courtney

Joann Courtney

Mar 11, 2019

Joann Emma Courtney, 86, passed away on Monday March 11, 2019 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. She was born on August 1, 1932 in Sullivan County to John Pinkerton and Sadie (Ebden) Pinkerton. Joann was a 1950 graduate of Sullivan High School, was employed at Tindall's Five and Dime and the Sullivan State Bank. She was a member of...

Maurice  Lee Wible

Maurice Lee Wible

Mar 10, 2019

Maurice Lee Wible, 64, of Shelburn passed away on Sunday March 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Sullivan County on April 3, 1954, to Maurice Leroy Wible and Nina (Lynch) Wible. He was a 1972 Graduate of North Central High School. Lee was going to be inducted into the Football Hall of Fame at North Central...

Clara  Johnie Scott

Clara Johnie Scott

Feb 22, 2019

Clara "Johnie" Scott, 68, of Sullivan IN passed away on Friday February 22, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Memphis TN, on September 8, 1950 to Chester Williams andMildred (Applegate) Williams. Johnie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband Floyd Scott,...

Loretta  Ann Mayhan

Loretta Ann Mayhan

Feb 19, 2019

Loretta Ann Mahan, 79, Sullivan passed away on February 19, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute surrounded by her family. Loretta was born November 13, 1939 to John and Helen (Buckingham) Galenski. She was a stay at home wife, mother, and grand mother.

Loretta was Preceded in death by parents, her husband Charles Mahan 2016, a...

Anita Taylor

Anita Taylor

Feb 17, 2019

Anita Elaine Taylor, 53, of Shelburn, passed away on Sunday February 17, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1965 in Corpus Christy Tx to Lowell Morris and Charlotte (Haack) Morris. She was a 1983 graduate of Maysville High School and was a nurses assistant. She attended Souls Harbor Church.

Survivors include...

Mark  E Pierce

Mark E Pierce

Feb 12, 2019

Mark Edward Pierce passed away on February 12, 2019 at Union Hospital.

Mark was born on February 26, 1956 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Max and Betty (Pierson) Pierce of Sullivan. Mark was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School and attended Indiana State University. He worked at Roots, Carl Engle's and Bonham Appliances in Sullivan...

Nancy  Pat Scarbrough

Nancy Pat Scarbrough

Feb 10, 2019

Nancy Pat Scarbrough, 74, of Graysville, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Vigo County on July 24, 1944 to Malcom McClure and Irene (Hayden) McClure. She was a 1962 graduate from Sullivan High School, enjoyed sewing baking, her family and friends. She was...

Tyler Clidienst

Tyler Clidienst

Feb 2, 2019

Tyler Clidienst, 30, was born in Washington, Indiana, raised in Sullivan, Indiana, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, and passed away at the hospital in Norfolk on February 2nd, 2019. He was the son of Mike and Jan (Bedwell) Clidienst. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 2006 and was a lifelong member at Westside Church of Christ. He joined the...

William  Bill Goodman

William Bill Goodman

Feb 2, 2019

William Ernest "Bill" Goodman, 78, of Shelburn passed away on Saturday February 2, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Sullivan on April 9, 1940 to Ernest Goodman and Margaret (Hixon) Goodman. Bill was a 1959 graduate of Sullivan High School and had been employed at the State Highway Dept. He was a member of the...

Jamie  Adele Wilson

Jamie Adele Wilson

Feb 2, 2019

Jamie Adele Wilson, 46, of Shelburn passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 2, 2019 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. She was born in Sullivan on October 1, 1972 to Jerry Weaver and Jacqueline (Dodds) Weaver Prutzman. She was preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include her husband Jonah W Cooley of Hymera, her mother Jacqueline (Dodds)...

Karen (Ridge)  Brunso

Karen (Ridge) Brunso

Jan 30, 2019

Karen Nell (Smith) Ridge Brunso, 78, passed away on January 30, 2019 at Signature Health Care in Terre Haute. She was born in Sullivan County on November 28, 1940 to Cecil Smith and Margaret (Magill) Smith. She was a 1958 graduate of Sullivan High School. She had attended Crossroads Community Church. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Jan 29, 2019

Sandy Kay (Miller) Smith, 53, of Farmersburg, formerly of Hymera, passed away on Janruary 29, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on December 21, 1965 to Rex Miller and Georgia (Chub) Miller. She was a 1983 graduate from North Central High School.

Survivors include her son Justin (Jessica) Smith of Hymera, a daughter...

Parker Baker

Parker Baker

Jan 20, 2019

Parker Ryan Baker, 29, of Shelburn passed away on January 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born on February 16, 1989 in Vigo County to Karla (Keller) Bender and Ronnie Baker. Parker enjoyed hunting and fishing but spending time with his family were most important to him especially his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his parents...

Johnny  Dean Bogard

Johnny Dean Bogard

Jan 18, 2019

J ohnny Dean Bogard has left this world and gone on to his reward. He had a challenging childhood and youth. He was a "Wild Child" from Merom, known to quite a few folks for his antics as a teen and young adult. However as he got older and learned of the grace and love offered by God our...

Eva  Ann Grimes

Eva Ann Grimes

Dec 31, 2018

Eva Ann Grimes, 71, of Sullivan passed away on Monday December 31, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Mt. Vernon on Janruary 6, 1947 to Henry Mattingly and Crettie (Hale) Mattingly. She Had retired from public Service and had worked at the Farmers State Bank for years. She loved her family,...

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