Obituaries

Oct 6, 2024

Shirley Alberta Guthrie Townsend, 88, of Sullivan passed sweetly into the open arms of Jesus on Sunday October 6, 2024 surrounded by family that loved her dearly. Shirley entered this life in Odon Indiana on December 8, 1935 as one of five children born to Walter and Lura Ice Guthrie. She was Valedictorian of the Odon High School Class...

Sep 30, 2024

James “Jim” Mahan 84, of Wilfred was swept softly into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Gibson Family Center.

He entered this life on October 10, 1939 the son of James and Martha Baker Mahan. He was a graduate of Hymera High school. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army and served...

Sep 28, 2024

Larry Michael “Mike” Wible, 69, of Stony Point, North Carolina, formerly of Sullivan, Indiana, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina surrounded by his loving family.  Mike was born on August 17, 1955 in Sullivan, Indiana to Larry D. and Judith “Judy” Johnson Wible.

Mike grew up in...

Sep 27, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Noble 84, of Carlisle passed peacefully into eternal rest at St. Vincent Hospital of Evansville, on Saturday, September 27, 2024 with his loving family at his side.Charlie was born on April 1, 1940 to Charlie Noble and Grace Foutch Burns. He was a 1958 graduate of Pleasantville High School. Following graduation, he joined the US Navy and...

Sep 20, 2024

Hugh Allen "Bob" Thompson, 85, of Sullivan, peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 30, 1939, in Riverton, Indiana, he was the eldest son of Hugh "Babe" Thompson and Emma "Irene" Riggs Thompson.

Bob grew up in Merom, Indiana, where he attended...

Sep 14, 2024

Sullivan,

Chad Alan Pirtle, 51 of Sullivan, passed on to his Heavenly hunting grounds on Saturday September 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Chad began his life journey on January 23,1973 as the first born son of Bill and Rosetta Mason Pirtle. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School Class...

Sep 9, 2024

Vernon Lee Hendricks, age 91, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus, in his sleep on September 9, 2024, at Cobblestone Crossing with his loving wife, Wilma by his side. He entered this life on December 6, 1932 in Dugger Indiana. He was a proud resident of Sullivan County and graduate of the class of 1950 from Sullivan High...

Aug 28, 2024

Sullivan,

Garry Shake , 84, of Sullivan, passed peacefully on to his Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at The Waters of Sullivan surrounded by his loving family.  Garry entered this life on September 19, 1939 born at home in Paxton, IN to the late Kenneth and Ruth Plummer Shake. He was a graduate of Sullivan...

Aug 23, 2024

Doris Lee Pearman Pierce, 86, of Sullivan passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 23, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Doris entered this life on June 12, 1938 born to Ray and Mona Kaufman Pearman. She was a 1956 Sullivan High School Graduate, then continued her education at Union School of Nursing in Terre Haute...

Aug 18, 2024

Myrna Mayes Moses, 86, of Sullivan, formerly of Shelburn passed into eternal rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Sullivan County Community Hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Sullivan County on October 01, 1937 to Joseph and Janey Santus Mayes.

Myrna was a Shelburn High School Graduate that married her high...

Aug 13, 2024

Sullivan,

Robert “Bob” Ballard Jr. passed away, August 13, 2024 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care with his wife and daughter by his side. Bob was born September 27, 1943 to Robert “Curly” Ballard Sr. and Anna Louise Hayes Ballard. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Brown Ballard on October 21, 1961.

Aug 12, 2024

Sullivan,

Wesley “Tad” Hood, 65, of Sullivan, saddled up his horse, put on his favorite cowboy boots and hat and rode off into his final sunset , on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Sullivan County Community Hospital, with his loving family at his side. Tad was the son of  George and Jerry Woodruff Hood who entered this...

Aug 11, 2024

Sullivan,

Lloyd “Gene” Williams 79, of Carlisle, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday August 11, 2024 at Gibson Family Center, with his loving family at his side. Gene was born in Terre Haute, IN.  to Roy Lee and Mary Lee Haddock Williams on September 15, 1945.

Gene was a 1963 graduate from...

Aug 10, 2024

Sullivan,

Randall “ Randy” Lee Phegley, 68, of Carlisle answered the soft sweet call of Jesus to come home on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice with his loving family at his bedside.

Randy entered this life on November 21, 1955 the son of Richard and Mary Jane McCammon Phegley. He was a...

Aug 9, 2024

Carolyn "Sue" McDonnall, aged 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Sullivan, Indiana, on Friday, August  9  , 2024 while surrounded by her family. Sue was born on January 29, 1937, in Sullivan.

Sue graduated from Sullivan High School in 1955 and, soon after her graduation, married her high school sweetheart, George Edwin "Eddie" McDonnall. Eddie...

Aug 7, 2024

Sullivan,

Porter Stumph, 86, of Sullivan , passed into eternal life in the comfort of his home, on Wednesday August 7, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Indianapolis to Porter and Fannie  Smith Stumph. He was a  U.S. Air Force National Guard Veteran, who served his country proudly.

Porter, was a very...

Aug 5, 2024

Sullivan,

Mary Lynn Anderson Willis, 77, of Sullivan passed into eternal life on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Sullivan County Community Hospital .

She was born on June 20, 1947 in Calumet IN. to Augustus and Mary Bond Anderson .

Lynn was married to the late Richard Steve Willis and together they shared...

Aug 4, 2024

Edward E. Willis (Ed), 80 of Sullivan, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends.

He was born on November 27, 1943, the son of Earline (Nash) Willis and William “Bill” Willis of Carlisle, Indiana.

Survivors include his two children, Michelle Willis (Margie) Beloit, WS and Michael...

Aug 4, 2024

Virginia “Jo” Rose  Pirtle McCammon, 75, of Sullivan, IN. slipped softly into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Jo was born in Sullivan County on June 10,1949. She was one of 10 children of John “J.B.” and Flora (Bedwell) Pirtle. Jo married Clem McCammon in September of 1967....

Aug 1, 2024

Kenny Pugh passed onto eternal life with the comfort of his loved ones on August, 1, 2024. Kenny was born May 29, 1937 in Sullivan County to Damon Pugh and Doris (Harris) Pugh. He is survived by his daughter Glyna Humm (and Rob) of Chelsea, Alabama, a son William (Billy) Pugh (and Beth) of Chelsea, Alabama, four grandchildren Parker,...