All Obituaries

Virginia Lee Anderson Huston, 78, of Sullivan, IN was led to Heaven Monday morning by Jesus, after a two-year battle with Leiomyosarcoma Cancer. She was born in Sullivan, IN September 9, 1945 the daughter of Clarence Anderson and Frances Rooksberry Anderson. Virginia graduated from North Central High School in 1963 and retired from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. She attended the Nazarene Church of Sullivan, where her and her husband were baptized together on March 12,...

Peggy Lou Roberts, 86, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at The Waters of Sullivan. She was born on November 15, 1937, in Sullivan County, Indiana the daughter of Bradford Thrasher and Ursula Maxine Shake Thrasher. Peggy graduated high school and married Robert Leon Roberts on July 9, 1960. Peggy was a beautician and a member of the Rose Chapel Methodist Church in New Lebanon, Indiana. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing and gardening. Peggy is...

Joshua A. Zills, 39, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois September 1, 1984, the son of Kelvin Zills and Tammy Fiscus Zills. Joshua loved to fish, listen to music, cook and spend time with his kids. He is survived by his father, Kelvin Zills (Sheila) of Prospect, Tennesse, his mother, Tammy Coleman (Allan Hill) of Louisville, Illinois, son, James Zills, daughter, Kylee Zills both of Louisville, Illinois,...

William “Bill” Lee Springer, 68, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at The Waters of Sullivan. He was born on October 24, 1955, in Sullivan, Indiana the son of Gene Edward Springer and Rosemarie Robinson Springer Brown. Bill graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He retired from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Bill was a member of the VFW Post #2459, American Legion Post #139, Sullivan...

Christy Dawn Drane A beloved daughter, sister, mother, niece, cousin, and friend gained her angels wings far too soon, at 43, on November 6, 2023, at 12:43 AM at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Moberly, MO on March 12, 1980, to Edward L. Drane and Patricia R. Wolfe. Christy attended Sullivan Elementary and High School. She lived with her longtime friend and love of 23 years Thane Boles in Sullivan. She was a beloved mother to Tyler Lee Drane (Mackenzie) of Sullivan,...

James William Birch, 74, of Shirley, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Greenfield Healthcare Center in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born on June 27, 1949, in Sullivan, Indiana the son of James Ernest Birch and Mary Eloise Birch. Jim graduated from Sullivan High School in 1967 and later graduated from Indiana State University. His career was in electrical design, working in plastics manufacturing and at design consulting firms. His favorite project was the renovation of...

John S. “Steve” Davis, 68, of Farmersburg, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on December 1, 1954, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of John Davis and Mary Lou King Davis. Steve was a veteran of the US Navy and worked construction. He was a member of the Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Jasonville, Indiana. Steve is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pat West. Survivors include...

Forrest Wayne Metcalf, 75, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on March 5, 1948, in Sullivan, Indiana the son of William Roy Metcalf and Margaret Davis Metcalf. Forrest graduated from Sullivan High School in 1967. He was a veteran of the US Navy and worked at CSX Railroad as an engineer. Forrest was a member of the Sullivan BPO Elks Lodge 911. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting and being outdoors. He is...

RuthAnn (Edmiston) Sparks November 24, 1950 – October 16, 2023 (age 72) RuthAnn, 72, grew up in Carlisle, Indiana.  Ann passed away on October 16, 2023, in Avon, Indiana. She was born on November 24, 1950, in Sullivan, Indiana the daughter of Paul E. Edmiston and Ruth (Thacker) Edmiston.  RuthAnn went to school in Carlisle until consolidation with Sullivan High School occurred in her Junior year.  This facilitated her meeting Gary, her husband.  Both eventually...

Bertha Louise Abel Mason, 97, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023, at The Waters of Sullivan, Indiana. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and great aunt to many. She was born on February 9, 1926, in Decker, Indiana the daughter of Alonzo Abel and Katherine West Abel. Bertha went to grade school in Carlisle, High School in Sullivan and was a cheerleader at both.  She was Miss Sullivan in 1944. Bertha married Jesse J. Mason Jr....