Obituaries

Dec 19, 2023

Linda Eileen Rea, 78 of Sullivan slipped peacefully into Jesus’s arms, on Tuesday December 19, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 18, 1945 to Leibert “Tate” and Frances (Alexander) Orr in Sullivan IN. She married her partner in Christ, Everett “Bud” Rea, June 25, 1965. Who preceded her in death, May of...

Dec 13, 2023

David MacDonald, 58, of Carlisle passed away on December 13, 2023 at Greenwood Health Care Center in Greenwood IN.  David was born in Vincennes IN on November 15, 1965 to Merit MacDonald and Kathern (Hill) Pirtle. David was a United States Army Veteran having served his country and being Honorably discharged.  He loved to rock hunt, collect antiques, shoot...

Dec 13, 2023

Sullivan,

Linda Slater Taylor, of Sullivan formerly of Jasonville, joined Heaven’s magnificent choir on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Her voice was once again strong and beautiful as she took her place with the angels in worship to the throne. Linda was born in Gilmore IN, to Lowell and Marie...

Dec 10, 2023

Bonnie Levene Goble Huff 96, passed on to eternal life on December 10th, 2023, at Harrison Crossing Terre Haute Indiana; previously living in Sullivan Indiana. She was born April 3, 1927, to Charles and Ressa Goble in Curry Township, Shelburn IN along with her brothers and sisters. Bonnie was Married on August 1, 1948 in the Sullivan Christian Church...

Dec 7, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Wigginton, 64, of Shelburn, Indiana, passed away on December 7, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1959, in Wyandotte, Michigan. She was a 1977 graduate of Taylor High School. Debbie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Debbie married the love of her life, Richard “Rich” Wigginton on March 21st, 1983, celebrating a wonderful...

Dec 7, 2023

Jimmy McKee 68, of Sullivan passed on to eternal life on December 7, 2023, to be with his wife whom he has missed dearly for 4 years. Jimmy was born in Sullivan Indiana to Charles and Thelma McKee on February 2, 1955. He worked and loved being at the Coulson Family farm as a matter of fact if you...

Dec 3, 2023

Rebecca L. Grable Stapleton 88, of Terre Haute IN, formally of Sullivan IN passed away December 3, 2023, at 12 am at her son’s home in Marshall IL surrounded by family. She was born January 4, 1935, in Sullivan IN to William and Opal Butler.  She was first married to Richard Grable, and he preceded her in death Jan...

Nov 30, 2023

Todd Alan Drake (age 57) died on November 30, 2023, at his home in Robinson, Illinois. He was born November 2, 1966, in Danville, Illinois to Richard and Sharon (Stuck) Drake. He graduated from North Central High School in 1985, received a B.S. in Social Sciences Education from Indiana State University, and an M.S. in Education Administration from Eastern...

Nov 25, 2023

Juanita Turpen Snyder, 97, a devoted loving wife, mother, granny and great-granny, of Sullivan slipped softly into the arms of Jesus at her home on Saturday November 25, 2023.  She was born in Sullivan on November 24,1926 to Doral and LuEmma Brown Turpen.  June 4,1942. Juanita married her lifetime love Ernie Snyder. They celebrated 55 years together. Juanita was...

Nov 22, 2023

Deanna McKain 41, of Terre Haute passed onto eternal life on Wednesday November 22, 2023 at her residence. Deanna was born in Mountain Home Idaho to David A. and Theresa Zsebehazy on September 24, 1982.  She was a 2016 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College.  Deanna was currently employed with Greene County General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist. In...

Nov 14, 2023

Judith Kay Ford Parks, 85, Georgetown, In, was born in Sullivan to Ralph and Lucille Ford. She was a member of Sullivan High School class of 1955. After graduation she attended Union School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 42 years. She ended her career as a  traveling nurse which she loved. She alway had a story...

Nov 11, 2023

Carlisle,

Arthur McKinley, a loving husband, father and grandfather, 82, of Carlisle slipped peacefully away at his home with his loved ones by his side. Arthur was born September 23,1941 in Vigo County to Howard and Frances Pierson McKinley. He was a 1961 Graduate of Carlisle High School. Following graduation he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Nov 10, 2023

Thomas Leslie “Tom” Gadberry, 86 of Sullivan, Entered into eternal life on Friday, November 10, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Tom was born March 28, 1937 in Sullivan IN to John Everette and Hazel Rumple Gadberry. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School and joined the Army Reserves after graduation. He married his high school...

Nov 6, 2023

Marlene Faye Norris, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home with loved ones by her side. She was born March 13, 1937, in Sullivan County, to Noah and Grace (Lynch) Southwood. Marlene was a 1955 graduate of Shelburn High School. She had a strong love of god and so many fond memories of the...

Oct 14, 2023

Debbie Robbins, of Sullivan, Indiana, entered eternal rest at 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 14. After a tough battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at her “beautiful” house. Debbie was a devoted wife, mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, and many other unofficial titles. She is survived by her brotherRonald (Ann) Shorter of Sullivan, Beverly (Lee deceased) Coulson of Sullivan,...

Oct 6, 2023

Dwight Barnes Burton Sr, 93, Graysville, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus, Terre Haute.

He was born Nov. 6, 1929, in Sullivan, to Herbert and Mabel Bessie Barnes Burton. He was a 1947 graduate of Graysville High School. He received his certificate of completion in Agriculture in 1948 at...

Oct 4, 2023

Crystal René Jenne Went into the arms of her lord and savior as she was surrounded by her family on October 4, 2023 at the age of 46.  She was born in Sullivan, Indiana on October 28, 1976 to William Lee Monk and Dianna (Alumbaugh) Monk.  She attended Sullivan High School, graduating in 1994. Crystal attended Victory Community Church,...

Sep 28, 2023

Cheryl Johnson, 76, of Sullivan slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus just as she always prayed, on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Breckenridge Commons in Sullivan.

Cheryl was born in Terre Haute IN, to Warren and Helen (Chapman) Means, on October 5, 1946. She was a 1964 graduate of North Central High School. After graduation, she...

Sep 27, 2023

Mary Ann Phillips Arnett, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Mary Ann was born in Sullivan, to William G. and Mary Dean (Springer) Phillips on August 29, 1940. Mary Ann was a member of the Sullivan High School class...

Sep 24, 2023

Joyce Elaine Boyll passed away on September 24, 2023 at the age of 85.  She was born in Troy, Ohio on December 10, 1937 to Garland Chester Thompson and Edna Marie (Clark) Thompson.  She attended Farmersburg High School, graduating in 1955. She married Gerald Lee “Jerry” Boyll on October 28, 1955.  Together, they raised a large, loving family of...