Obituaries

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...

Nov 10, 2024

Nancy Jane Bright, 71, Sullivan, passed away on November 10, 2024.

She was born August 2, 1953 in Noblesville, Indiana to Walter and Grace Voss. She was the youngest of six children. She was graduated from Yorktown High School in 1971. She was a retiree of Kerns Service Stations, where she worked as a manager. She performed...

Nov 9, 2024

Jacob “Jake” Scott Lyttle completed his earthly journey on Saturday, November 9, 2024. He began his life on July 6, 1984 born to Joel David Lyttle and Jill Santus Shake . Jake was a fun loving soul, who loved living life on the edge. He was mischievous little tyke who was full of endless chatter. He took great pleasure...

Nov 9, 2024

Chester “Chet” Anthony Woroszylo. 67 of Carlisle answered the soft sweet call of Jesus to come home, on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was one of 8 children born to Joe and Shirley Hart Woroszylo, who entered this life October 17, 1957 in Rensselaer Indiana.

Chet was...

Nov 5, 2024

Perry Michael “Peanut” Hauger passed from this life on Tuesday November, 5, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Peanut was born one of 13 children to Lloyd and Elizabeth Pierson Hauger , on August 25, 1953 in Sullivan County.

He was a North Central graduate who also was certified in HVAC...

Nov 1, 2024

Richard Augustus Chowning, 76, of Fairbanks, Indiana, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 1, 2024.  Richard was born on October 23, 1948 in Sullivan, Indiana to Augustus “Gus” Chowning Jr and Phyllis (Bock) Chowning.

Richard grew up in Fairbanks, Indiana and graduated from North Central High School in 1967.  He married the love...

Nov 1, 2024

Chad Boes, 54, of Mooresville, Indiana,  passed onto eternal life on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He entered this life on December 11, 1969  the son of James and Arlene Cole Boes. He was a college graduate of Lincoln Tech. Upon graduation he began working at Ingersoll Rand as a Service Technician for 26 years.

Chad...

Oct 29, 2024

Rosa Pierce “Ault” Bradtmuller, 92, of Sullivan is now residing in the sweet peace of Heaven. She passed from this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at The Waters of Sullivan with her loving family at her side. Rose entered this life on March 29, 1932 in Clinton Indiana the daughter of Stacey and Juanita Pierce. She was a...

Oct 21, 2024

Francesca Salvatore Davis, 94 of Sullivan, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home in the company of her family & beloved kitties.

Francesca was born in Waterbury Connecticut to Italian immigrant parents. She earned her private pilot’s license at 16. After graduating from Crosby high school in 1948, she moved to Hollywood California where she became...

Oct 20, 2024

Pamela Ellen Dillingham passed from this life to eternity on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 24, 1944 to James and Helen (Rutkowska) Mackey.

Pam was a woman of many talents.  She was an accomplished seamstress and...