All Obituaries

Rebecca Ruth Schlotman, 75, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born on December 27, 1947 in Paxton, Indiana the daughter of Fred Shepler Jr. and Rebecca “Stell” Goforth Shepler. Rebecca retired from the Sullivan Department of Family and Children after 30 plus years and was a life-long member of the Eastern Star. Rebecca is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 40 years, Charles Cruea Schlotman. Survivors include her...

Twila B. Valentine, 74, of Shelburn, Indiana passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born in Sullivan, Indiana April 11, 1948, the daughter of Russell Black and Lela (Hauger) Black. Twila formerly worked at the IGA in Shelburn, Indiana for 20 Years as a Produce Manager. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, Janice Elaine Black and her husband, John Valentine. Survivors include her son, John Valentine (Angel) of Shelburn, Indiana, three...

Danny Leon Cox, 79, of Warsaw, Indiana formerly of Sullivan passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1943 in Sullivan, Indiana the son of Leon Russell Cox and Frances Eslinger Cox. Danny was a veteran of the US Navy. He earned his doctorates degree and was a minister at Community Life Center. Danny is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda Hobbs Cox, two sons: Douglas (Stephanie) Cox of San Antonio, Texas and Craig...

Joseph “Joey" M. Smith, 59, of Terre Haute, Indiana and formerly of Hymera, Indiana passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Gibson Family Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born in Linton, Indiana on November 26, 1963, the son of Joe M. Smith and Janice Ladson Smith. Joey was an inventory manager at DADC, he also became a Certified Recovery Specialist, a 10-year member of the 4H Club, his hobbies included AKC show dogs, horses gardening and landscaping. He is survived by his...

June Ann Cox, 89, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1933 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of Roy McCammon and Zoe Gray McCammon. June married Perry Cox on September 7, 1948 and was a life-long homemaker. She attended the Sullivan Methodist Church. June is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Perry Cox in 2000, daughter, Susan Victoria Cox, two brothers: Herbert and Glen McCammon, two sisters: Hazel Medley and Juanita...

Thelma M. Wright, 78, formerly of Sullivan, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton, Indiana surrounded by her family. She was born on September 5, 1944, in Lawrenceville, Illinois the daughter of John Edward Lowrance and Ida Marie Seifert Lowrance. Thelma worked in the Sullivan school cafeteria for several years and attended Abundance Grace Church. Thelma was a loving Mother and Grandmother, and she would do anything for anyone. She had the biggest...

William “Bill” O. Moody, 92, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1930, in Sullivan, Indiana the son of Walter Moody and Sarah McCammon Moody. Bill graduated from Sullivan High School class of 1949 and served in the US Army. He was a coalminer for over 30 years and a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the Sullivan American Legion Post 139. Bill is preceded in death by...

Carl Eugene Thompson, 95, left this world on November 9, 2022, from his home in Naples, Florida. He was born on August 6, 1927, in the community of Dodd’s Bridge in Sullivan County Indiana, to Walter and Mary Kraus Thompson.    His mother died when he was only 18 months old.  His father wasn’t able to care for him, so he was raised by his grandparents, Joe and Glenn Kraus of Dodd’s Bridge. He attended Graysville School.  Growing up on his...

Phyllis Sparks, 94, a life-long resident of Merom, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Springhill Village in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born on March 10, 1928, in Merom, Indiana the daughter of Charles Vickrey and Maude St. Clair Vickrey. Phyllis graduated from Merom High School Class of 1946 and was a life-long homemaker. She was a member of Merom United Methodist Church. She was a very nurturing woman who loved having the family join together and spend time with...

Carlos E. Murphy, 79, of Brownsburg, Indiana has gone home to be with his wife, Carol, of 51 years on Monday, February 27, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on September 16, 1943, in Columbia, Kentucky the son of Elzie Murphy and Ina Stotts Murphy. Carlos retired from Munster Steel in Munster, Indiana. Carlos was born and raised in Kentucky and remained a loyal University of Kentucky fan throughout his life. He was a proud husband, father and grandfather...