Pulliam Funeral Home - Robinson

Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Lynne (Tennyson) Roth-Nightingale, 83, passed away peacefully at 5:17 PM Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Riverpoint Health Care in Evansville, In, following several months of failing health. Born September 25, 1941, in Olney, Illinois, to Levi and Elsie (Pflaum) Tennyson, Becky lived a life rich in love, service, and community. She married Richard Roth on March 30, 1964, and together they shared a life filled with love until his passing in February 2001. Becky later married David Nightingale on May 17, 2002, who preceded her in death in April 2007. A dedicated educator, Becky taught school after graduating college at SIU-C and began her teaching career in 1964, in...

Robinson, IL; January 28, 2024. Mr. Earl R. "Randy" Hatten, 63, of Robinson, IL died Sunday January 28, 2024 at Good Samaritan hospital in Vincennes, IN following several weeks of hospitalization for a long standing medical issue. Randy Hatten was born February 5th, 1960, in Mattoon, IL., one of four children born to Earl L. and Nancy J. (Fleming) Hatten. Following the family's move to Oakland, IL, Randy graduated from ??Oakland High School in 1979. He worked several different jobs in both Coles County and Cumberland County (Toledo) and on August 2, 1986, married Katherine M. "Kathy" (Zuber). They resided in Carmi for the first several years of their marriage. Upon moving to Robinson, IL...

Mrs. Elizabeth C. "Libby" Vandevender age 90 of Hutsonville, IL., died Sunday December 31, 2023, at Ridgeview Care and Rehabilitation in Oblong, IL after many months of failing health. Elizabeth C. "Libby" Vandevender was born in Georgetown, IL on September 21, 1933, the eighth of twelve children born to Robert and Erschel (Stark) Neild. She grew up in rural Vermillion County and later graduated from Cayuga, IN High School in 1951. July 12, 1952, Libby married H. Leroy Vandevender and began raising her family. As a busy mother and housewife, Libby's innate desire for more education led her to Eastern Illinois Teacher's College (now Eastern Illinois University) there she graduated with both...

Mr. Larry Gene Wright, age 76 of Hutsonville, IL died Tuesday July 11, 2023, at 12:20 PM at his residence near Hutsonville, IL following a long period of declining health. Larry was born in Robinson, IL on December 17, 1946, to Freddie and LaVerne (Jones) Wright. He graduated Robinson High School in 1964 and went on to attend Roosevelt University and the DeVry Institute of Technology in the Chicago, IL area completing certificate programs at both institutions. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970. On July 21, 1968, he married Sharon K. (Stamp), and she survives. Following his military duty, Larry worked for Bechtel Construction, for whom he traveled to many...

Mailyn Eloise Miller Guyer Hornback, 88, of Tucson, AZ passed away July 5, 2023, with her family by her side, following a brief illness. She was born to the late Lt. Colonel, Ivan R. Miller and Mary Lou Rehlmeyer Miller, September 1, 1934, in Metropolis, IL. Marilyn graduated from Robinson High School in 1951. She married the late Dale E. Guyer June 28, 1953 (deceased 2000) and they lived most of their life in Illinois, primarily in Crawford County. Marilyn assisted Dale in the Guyer family businesses including Bunker Hill Supply Company 1962 - 1967, and Guyer Electric Company which she and Dale ran for 32 years. Marilyn married Milburn Hornback August 25, 2001, and together they...

Mr. James Allen "Jim" Runyon, age 59 of Robinson, IL, died Monday July 3, 2023, at 4:32 pm AT Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Oblong, IL following several years of fighting A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Jim was born on April 9, 1964, in Olney, IL as one of two children born to Everett L. and Phyllis (Allison) Runyon. After graduation from high school, Jim decided to further his education by attending Olney Community College and Eastern Illinois University where he majored in Political Science and History. After working for the Illinois Department of Corrections for seventeen years, Jim retired and decided to go into politics. He started as a Campaign volunteer for Chris...

Marilyn Mae Hart, age 90, was born August 3, 1932, to Noah V. and Doris M. (Bilyew) Hart in Annapolis, Illinois. She attended grade school at the Willow Prairie School, Lincoln Grade School, and then went to Robinson High School before entering the workforce as a candy striper at Allen Sanitarium, and later packed candy bars at L.S. Heath and Sons on South Jackson Street. She married John F. Hoke on January 10, 1953, and the couple made their home in Columbus, Georgia where John was stationed with the United States Air Force. Marilyn was a full-time homemaker and mother throughout the next years. The family made several moves around the country, following John to various Air Force bases...

Mrs. Ruth Arlene (Stephens) Bowman, age 80, of Robinson, IL, passed away on June 17, 2023, unexpectedly at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, KY. Arlene was born in LaPorte, IN, at 10:10 PM on September 5, 1942, the eldest child of Harold Leo and Clara Irene (Griswold) Stephens. Arlene was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Ira Lee Bowman, her mother, Irene Stephens, and father Harold Stephens. Arlene is survived by her daughter LeAnne Harp of Robinson, IL, her grandchildren, Braden Harp and Heather Good of Terre Haute, IN., granddaughter and husband Emily and Troy Wolf of Robinson, IL., granddaughter Alaina Harp of Robinson, IL. She was blessed with two great grandsons...

Pastor Louis Alam Youngs, 95 of Robinson, IL., died Friday June 16, 2023, 4:55 pm in Robinson Health & Rehab (Cotillion Ridge), with his loving family at his bedside. Louis or "Louie" as we knew him, was born in St. Louis, MO, January 29, 1928, the son of Otis K and Edith Irene (Clagg) Youngs-Williams. Louie grew up and received his early education in Harrisburg, IL and after high school, attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY where he graduated in 1949. He then attended Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, IL. and Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN-receiving his graduate degree in 1958. He was ordained a Deacon by Bishop Charles Wesley Brashers and an Elder by Bishop...

Mr. Ralph L. Osborn, age 71 of rural Robinson, IL died Sunday May 21, 2023, at 1:10 AM at his son's residence at 806 Beech St., Robinson, IL while in Hospice Care for a long-standing illness. Ralph was born in Robinson, IL on August 11, 1951, to Ralph F. and Fay (Osborn) Osborn. He graduated from Robinson High School with the class of 1969. On June 15, 1974, he married Susan C. (Langley) and she preceded him in death on July 11, 2020.Ralph was a pipefitter and long-time member of Local 157 Plumbers & Steamfitters, Terre Haute, IN. He was also a member of the Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #348, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph Anthony...

Ms. Susan Lorraine "Sue chronic, age 50, of rural Robinson, IL died Saturday April 1, 2023, at 5:01 AM as a result of the tornado that destroyed her family's home on Route One south of Gordon Junction. Born November 17, 1972, in Robinson, IL, she was a daughter of Samuel H. "Sam" and Virginia L. (Frost) Chronic. Sue graduated Robinson High School in 1990 and enrolled at Lincoln Trail College in the Business Administration program, graduating May 12, 1994, with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science and an Associate's Degree in Office Careers. Susie worked various places in both Oblong and Robinson and was currently also employed at Silverthorne GMC Dealership, Robinson, IL and she...

Mr. Delmar "Dwight" Buckle, age 71 of Hutsonville, IL died unexpectedly March 30, 2023, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. Dwight "Buckle" as he was known to his friends, was born in Terre Haute, IN, September 16, 1950, eldest of two children to John and Doris (Seaton) Buckle. Dwight attended Hutsonville Community Unit 1 Schools and graduated Hutsonville High School with the class of 1968. He worked at various places before securing employment with Marathon Oil Company's Robinson refinery where he worked in operations on the Alkalization Unit from 1978 until he retirement. Following his retirement from Marathon, and not being one to just sit around doing nothing, he went to work...

Mr. Conny "CW" Ray Wright, 75, of Robinson, crossed over to the banks of Jordan at 1:59a.m. Saturday March 25, 2023, and was met by his angels who ushered him up to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ from Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN following a long period of declining health. Conny was born February 20, 1948, one of ten children to George Lucas and Ruby Helen (Lewis) Wright in Springfield, Kentucky. Conny started his working life as a gas station attendant at Ft. Belvoir, VA, where in the latter part of July 1967 met the love of his life, Mary, and volunteered for the draft to the U. S. Army in October 1967. After completing basic training and Advanced Individual Training, he...

Mr. Ira Lee Bowman, 83 of Robinson (Porterville Vicinity), IL passed away March 20, 2023, following several months of declining health, in the peace and comfort of his home with his family surrounding him. Ira Lee Bowman was born in Licking Township April 17, 1939, the only child of Leland and Anna Mabel (Duzan) Bowman. His mother passed-on when Ira Lee was only three years of age and Ira Lee was raised by Ira David and Mary Kathryn Bowman until his father married Mildred Goodwin in 1946. In addition to his mother, Ira Lee is preceded in death by his father, his stepmother, his paternal grandparents who raised him and his cousins Olen Chapman and Gary Goodwin. Ira Lee is survived by his...

Mr. John R. Vandevender, 69, of Hutsonville, died Friday, February 17th, 2023, in the Emergency Room of Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. John was born on April 30, 1953, in Clinton, IN, the son of H. Leroy & Elizabeth "Libby" (Neild) Vandevender. He graduated from Hutsonville High School in 1972. On February 9, 1974, he married Betty Engelbrecht. John spent most of his life being self-employed, owning his own farm, lawn care business and later, Four Seasons Radiator Service which transitioned into Four Seasons Wrecker Service in Hutsonville. John was always willing to help others. He was one of the first charter members in Prairie Licking Township Volunteer Fire Department in...

Mrs. Carolyn L. (Wolfe) Vanwey, age 92, passed away Thursday January 12, 2023, at 2:40 PM CST, at Linda E. White Hospice House, Evansville, Indiana, following many months of failing health. Carolyn was born in Louisville, IL, on March 16, 1930, to Aden and Edna (Bible) Wolfe. On December 31, 1948, Carolyn married the love of her life, Robert E. "Bob" Vanwey, and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2001. Carolyn remarried on October 24, 2011, to Donald L. Tuttle, and he passed away on September 12, 2016. For twelve years, Carolyn worked as an Administrative Assistant/Manager for the Bridgeport office of the Marathon Company, but her priority was being a mother and a homemaker for her...

Mr. Timothy J. Kerr, age 50 of Bridgeport, IL passed away January 1, 2023, at 4:50 AM at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL, following a long period of declining health. Tim was born on in Streator, IL on September 8, 1972, to James Kerr and Laura (Marcott) Kerr. He was employed as a welder and a tool and die maker and was a CNC Machinist. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Laura Kerr, Bridgeport, IL; a son and Fianc?e Skylayr Dunlap and Alexa Cazzell, Lawrenceville, IL; a grandson, Hudson James Dunlap, Lawrenceville, IL; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joshua and Jennifer Kerr, Olney, IL, Matthew and Crystal Kerr, Sumner, IL, and a sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Aaron Klein...