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Remembering Loved Ones – Holmes Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Donald Willis Mcmahan

Donald Willis Mcmahan

Jan 28, 2024

Sullivan,

Donald Willis McMahan, 84, Sullivan IN passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2024 at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus in Terre Haute, IN. Donald was born in Sullivan on June 10, 1939 to Walter and Maud Farrand McMahan. He was married on July 22, 1967 to Martha Jean Smith, who survives. Don was a graduate of the...

John Marvin Ellington

John Marvin Ellington

Jan 27, 2024

John Marvin Ellington, slipped peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born January 1,1949 in Brazil IN to John and Nila Ellington. He was a graduate of Plainfield High School, later continuing his education at Vincennes University. On April 30, 1993, he married his best friend and loving wife Cathy Griffith Ellington.

John...

Mark Robert Van Meter

Mark Robert Van Meter

Jan 27, 2024

Sullivan,

Mark Robert Van Meter, of Sullivan, IN was ushered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the age of 68. Mark was born in Sullivan on May 15, 1955 to the loving parents of Isaac Eugene Van Meter and Mary Lou Hinkle, Van Meter. Mark was a graduate of Sullivan High School...

Billy Ray Burton

Billy Ray Burton

Jan 24, 2024

Billy Ray Burton, 88, of Sullivan passed peacefully into eternal life at 9:50 a.m. on January 24, 2024 in the comfort of his home.  He was born August 27, 1935 to Mabel Barnes Burton and Herbert Burton. Bill was born at home in Graysville. He was the last Burton brother. He was a graduate of Graysville High School. After...

Sandra Shake

Sandra Shake

Jan 18, 2024

Sandra K. Shake, 81 of Sullivan, went to her Heavenly Father, on Thursday January 18, 2024 at The Waters of Sullivan surrounded by her adoring family. Sandra was born on April 28, 1942 to Earle and Mary Fortino Taylor in Elkhart IN. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School class of 1960. Sandra was united in marriage to...

Susan J (Sparks)  Holbert

Susan J (Sparks) Holbert

Jan 16, 2024

Sullivan,

Susan “Susie” J Holbert, 76 of Sullivan passed away on January 16, 2024 at The Waters of Sullivan.  She was born in Sullivan on April 2, 1947 to Willard “Hop” Sparks and Lorie (Corner) Sparks. Susie was a 1966 graduate of Sullivan High School, had became a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a member of...

Nancy Ann Mcclure

Nancy Ann Mcclure

Jan 13, 2024

Nancy Ann McClure, known as Maw, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 90 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born on September 21, 1933, in Sullivan, Indiana, Nancy was the beloved daughter of Seigel Wright and Eleanor Marshall.

On March 10, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Don McClure, and together they liked...

James R Lear

James R Lear

Jan 13, 2024

James R. (Jim) Lear

James R. Lear of Farmersburg, IN passed away in his home with his daughter by his side, January 13, 2024.  Jim was 96 years young!

Jim was born in Terre Haute on July 16, 1927, to Charles and Nettie Lear.  He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and...

Donna Mckee

Donna Mckee

Jan 10, 2024

Donna Sue McKee,  63, of Graysville, passed away on Wednesday January 10, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, with her family by her side. She was born in Gary IN, on December 1, 1960 to Andy Golish and LaDonna (Price) Golish.  Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. She loved to cook, especially for her...

Stacey Allen Stanley

Stacey Allen Stanley

Jan 7, 2024

Sullivan,

Stacey Allen Stanley, 56 of Sullivan, took his contagious smile to Heaven on January 7, 2024. Stacey was born on September 26, 1967 to Ronald (Ron) Stanley and Starr (Phegely) Kinnett. He was a 1986 graduate of Sullivan High School.  On August 13, 1988, he married the love of his life, Pamela Snapp Stanley and was...

John Ray Turner

John Ray Turner

Dec 31, 2023

Sullivan,

John Ray Turner, of Shelburn, passed peacefully away at his residence on Sunday December 31, 2023. He was born in Sullivan on June 16, 1982 to Amanda L. Turner and John R. Turner. John was a 2000 graduate of North Central High School. He was currently employed as A substance abuse counselor, for Centurion at Wabash...

Lj Sergent

Lj Sergent

Dec 26, 2023

LJ “Sarge” Sergent, 76, a long-time resident of Sullivan, IN was called into God’s Kingdom on December 26th, 2023. He was born in Letcher County, Kentucky to Leonard and Hazel Sergent on August 15th, 1947.

He grew up in Hindman, Kentucky and after attending Hindman Boarding School he served in the Vietnam War. After coming home he...

Raymond Edwards

Raymond Edwards

Dec 22, 2023

Raymond A “Tony” Edwards, 61, of Terre Haute, formerly of Hymera, passed away on Friday December 22, 2023 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 10, 1962 to Raymond Edwards and Kathern (Smith) Edwards.  Tony was a 1980 graduate of North Central High School, loved to hunt, fish and was a Colts...

James Vansant

James Vansant

Dec 19, 2023

James L. VanSant, 85, of Graysville, IN passed away at his home on December 19, surrounded by his caring family he treasured so much. James was born in Jasonville, IN on August 13, 1938 to his parents Dorence VanSant and Doris Shepler VanSant.  Aside from his love for his family he was a proud member of The U.S. Army,...

Linda Rea

Linda Rea

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...

David Macdonald

David Macdonald

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...

Linda (Haskett)  Taylor

Linda (Haskett) Taylor

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...

Bonnie Levene (Goble)  Huff

Bonnie Levene (Goble) Huff

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...

Deborah Wigginton

Deborah Wigginton

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...

Jimmy Mckee

Jimmy Mckee

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...

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