Obituaries

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...

Nov 18, 2024

Henry Ross Pounds Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on 11/18/2024, surrounded by family.

He was born on 10/27/1951 to Henry Ross Pounds Sr. and Naomi Grace Pounds.

He was a 1969 graduate of Gerstmeyer. He served in the Air National Guard Reserves. He retired from International Paper and worked as a truck driver....

Nov 18, 2024

Darrell Edward Wesner, 87, of Sullivan, Indiana passed from this life on November 18, 2024. He was born March 10, 1937 in his grandfather’s living room in Merom, IN to the late Lawrence ‘Shy” Wesner and Helena Wesner Gannac. Darrell graduated from Gill Township High School in 1955. He was a member of the 1955 Gill Township High School...

Nov 14, 2024

Sullivan,

Jerry E. Walters, 76 of Sullivan moved into his Heavenly residence on Thursday November 14, 2024 at The Waters of Sullivan, with his loving sister, Marilyn at his side.  He was born on July 12, 1948 in Sullivan to Virgil and Mildred Akers Walters. He attended Sullivan High School.

Jerry loved the Lord and...

Nov 13, 2024

John Paul Cox, a loving husband, father and grandpa, passed quietly into the arms of Jesus at his home, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 11,1943 the son of Wendell and Mildred Bledsoe Cox. He was a 1961 graduate of Sullivan High School. John proudly furthered his education, earning his...

Nov 12, 2024

Sullivan,

Gary Boone, 65 of Shelburn passed into eternal life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. Gary was born on March 22, 1959 to Gary Lee and Wilma Fry Boone.Gary was a graduate of Sullivan High School Class of 1977. He married his lifetime partner, Rhonda Stone on December 15, 1979.

Nov 12, 2024

Sullivan,

It is with the deepest sadness that the family of Ernest Leon Roberts announce his retirement from life here on Earth. He departed on his great adventure to Heaven on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024. He was 68 years old and resided in Merom, Indiana.

The man most famously known as Leon, Lippy, Papaw, or...