Obituaries

Sep 5, 2025

August (Auggie) J. Martin

November 19, 1943 – September 5, 2025

On the evening of September 5, 2025, Auggie slipped peacefully away into the arms of Jesus with his family at his side providing a serenade for him on his journey.

Auggie was born on November 19, 1943, to John and Margaret (Rose) Martin, the youngest of 3 children. From an early age,...

Sep 3, 2025

Herman Davidson Riley Jr. of Sullivan, formerly of Delmar Maryland, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at IU Methodist. He began his life journey on May 23, 1947 in Delmar, the son of the late Herman Daividson Sr. and Carrie Pusey Riley. He married his beloved wife, Ruby Biddle on January, 30,1982. Together they created and raised a...

Aug 30, 2025

Jeffery Wayne Hayes September 6, 1960 – August 30, 2025

Jeffery Wayne Hayes, 64, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on September 6, 1960, Jeffery was the son of Charles and Nancy Hayes. He retired from the Indiana Laborers Union Local 204 and was known as someone who always spoke his mind—you...

Aug 27, 2025

Shelby Gail Harmon Hammer slipped peacefully into eternal rest, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Glenburn Home. She began her life journey on January 7,1937 in Prairie Creek, Indiana . The daughter of the late, Zernie and Esta Hunt Harmon. Gail was a 1954 graduate of Sullivan High School. She retired from many dedicated years as office manager for Hagen...

Aug 25, 2025

Jeffrey (Jeff) Eugene Kinnett, was reunited with his loving wife, Molly, on August 25, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Jeff was born on May 9, 1962 at Mary Sherman Hospital to Larry Eugene and Patricia Ann Wright Kinnett. He was a member of the graduating class of 1980 and attended Nashville Auto Diesel...

Aug 21, 2025

Ladeena Lynn (Nolan) Walters, of Sullivan, was reunited with her loving son, Sonny, after many years of separation, on August 21, 2025. She began her life journey on November 2, 1945 in Sullivan County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Wyoma Tomey Nolan. She was a 1963 graduate of Sullivan High School.

Ladeena, was a caregiver by nature, she loved...

Aug 12, 2025

William J. Ferree died peacefully on August 12th at The Waters in Sullivan, with his family by his side. He was born on February 9, 1937. His parents were Raymond and Bernice Bragdon Ferree. He graduated from Graysville High School class of 1955. Upon graduation he joined the Navel Reserves. He married Lovinia Wible Ferree on November 8, 1959. They...

Aug 3, 2025

Karen Ann Klutey Nash, 68 of Sullivan, passed into eternal rest in the comfort of her home, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Karen began her journey in life on November 16, 1956 in Phoenix Arizona, the daughter of the late, George Ervin and Belva Weller Klutey. She was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School. She retired from years of...

Aug 2, 2025

James “Jim” Lynn Kennett, 81, of Graysville, slipped into eternal rest on August 2, 2025 at The Waters of Sullivan. Jim was born on August 19, 1943 in Sullivan to the late James and Gladys Kennett. He was a graduate of the last graduating class of Graysville High School.

He married the late Marcella Haltom, on March 7,1964. Jim worked as...

Aug 1, 2025

Mildred Lucille Shipley, 94, of Linton, departed this earthly life to be in the eternal glory of her Lord and Savior, on August 1, 2025 in the comfort of her daughter's home. She began her life journey on December 3,1930 in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of the late, Golden and Lula Burns. Mildred met and married the late Melvin Shipley...

Jul 30, 2025

Jay Thomas Dix 68, years young, passed onto eternal life on July 30, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his wife and family by his side. Jay was born in Terre Haute IN and grew up in Valparaiso IN. He graduated from Valparaiso High School, where he set track records , while also being a member of the...

Jul 29, 2025

Gertrude E. Land, 87, of Dugger, slipped into the eternal splendor of Heaven, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by those she deeply loved. Gertrude began her journey in life on December 30, 1937 in Sullivan County, to the late John and Eula McCammon Walters. She was a graduate of Dugger High School. After...

Jul 23, 2025

Susan Purcell, a beloved wife and mother, went on to eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 23, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sullivan, Indiana, on July 15,1953, and grew to embrace the beauty of life, faith, and family through her many wonderful years.

A graduate of Sullivan High...

Jul 18, 2025

Robert Hoke “Bob” Koenig, 86, a lifelong resident of Carlisle , slipped into eternity in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born at home on September 28,1938, one of 3 sons, to the late Norman and Helen Hoke Koenig. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School and member of Carlisle Odd Fellows #3. He...

Jul 13, 2025

Ricki Joe "Rick" Killion, 70, of Sullivan, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Rick began his life journey on September 1,1954 in Sullivan County, born one of 7 children, to the late Bill and June (Mason) Killion.

He was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School.

Rick was a well known and well respected mechanic, his knowledge...

Jul 7, 2025

Madonna Rose Kerns, 94, of Hymera, passed into the sweet eternity of Heaven on July 7,2025 at Union Hospital. Madonna began her life journey in Paris, Illinois. She was a graduate of State Laboratory High School, class of 1948. She lived a long, fulfilled life that was dedicated to God and her family, and took great pride in her family....

Jul 4, 2025

Michael Gene Nash, 80, of Sullivan, passed into eternal rest on July 4, 2025 in the comfort of his home. He was born on November 29,1944 in Sullivan County to the late Arthur and Opal Watson Nash. Michael was a graduate of Carlisle High School, where he held the office of FFA Officer. He went on to be a Millwright...

Jul 2, 2025

John Franklin Stultz, 75, of Sullivan, slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.  He began his life journey in Terre Haute Indiana, the son of  John Sr. and Jean Stultz, on November 25,1948. John was a 1966 graduate of Sullivan High School. In 1972 he married his loving wife, Caroline Morrison. He was a dedicated employee for...

Jun 21, 2025

William Earl Burr, 91, a long time resident of Carlisle, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 21,2025 at The Waters of Sullivan.Bill began his life journey on February 6,1934 in East Alton, Illinois. Born the son of the late William and Helen Clark Burr. He was a 1952 graduate of Oaktown High School. On September...

Jun 20, 2025

Brian Dale Bogard, 54 of Terre Haute IN. passed into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis . He entered this life on December 8,1970 the son of the late Terry and Cheryl French Bogard.

Brian was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School, he earned his Associates Degree from...