All Obituaries

Linda Lee Brannon, 70, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  She was born July 24, 1953, in Terre Haute to Lester L. Byrer and Barbara J. Byrer.  Linda was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister.  She was a 1971 graduate of Honey Creek High School.  Linda obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and Painting from Indiana University.  Raising her two girls was the highlight of her life.  She was a self-proclaimed Domestic...

Marilyn Jean Edwards, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 15, 2024 in Union Hospital. She was a retired press operator at CBS. Marilyn was born September 1, 1932 to Joseph and Helen (Wall) Scherr. She is survived by her son, Steven Gidorkis; grandchildren, Stephanie Gidorkis, David Gidorkis (Malvine), and Laura Woods (Rick); great-grandchildren, Justin Stanley (Madison), Mackenzie Stanley, Luke Gidorkis, Selena Woods, and Elyssa Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Cooper Nicklaus McMullen, 18, of Clinton attained celestial tranquility on Saturday, April 6, 2024.  He was born to Jeffery S. McMullen and Amy A. Sprouls McMullen on August 30, 2005.  Cooper was an old soul and had a free spirit.  His kindness, wit, humor, and always groovy style brought so much happiness to everyone he came across.  Cooper was a self-taught talented bass guitar player and enjoyed creating art with his family and shooting hoops with his Dad.  He...

Joyce Elizabeth Schopmeyer Fuqua, Age 59, a cherished member of the Riley, Indiana community, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2024 surrounded by her family. Despite the family being profoundly saddened, they are comforted knowing that she is now in the arms of her heavenly father, free from pain & suffering. Born May 5, 1964 in Brazil, Indiana to Suellen & Michael Schopmeyer, Joyce was a lifelong resident of the Center Point, Clay County & Vigo County Communities. Joyce...

Gerald E. Kisner, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Gibson Family Hospice Center. He retired from Weston Paper. He was born October 5, 1941 in Vigo County to Lawrence W. and Evertia (Simrell) Kisner. Gerald is survived by his wife of 35 years, Terri Chrisenbary-Kisner; daughters, Tonya, Tina, and Kristi; sisters, Judith and Wilma; brother, Donald; two grandsons, three great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,...

Coral Cochran was born in Cory, IN on 8/10/1928 and passed away 4/2/2024 at Gibson Hospice in Union Hospital of Terre Haute.  She was the daughter of Ervin and Elva Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Cochran She is survived two children. Lynne Nadolny from Bowling Green, IN and Brad Cochran (Tammy) of Tampa, FL, 5 grandchildren, Amy Antes and Kevin Hicks of Bowling Green, IN, Craig Cochran (Rachel) of Camden, SC, Christina Picheo (Anthony) of Pensacola, FL and Brian...

Helen Austin Fleschner, “Grandma Peachy,” 92, of Terre Haute, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 2, 2024. Helen was born to Albert Herschel and Susie Elizabeth (Slaughter) Austin on November 6, 1931. Helen accepted the Lord at the age of nine. Her faith and prayer life brought her so much comfort in all her days, especially the final ones. She was a life-long prayer warrior, an intercessor for all who knew her and even for some who...

Shirley Jean (Austin) Stultz, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away on the evening of Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born February 5, 1936 in Vigo County to Albert Herschel and Susie Elizabeth (Slaughter) Austin. Shirley is survived by her husband of 66 years, James L. Stultz, three children, son James A. and wife Billie, daughter Joyce and husband Anthony, and son Kent and wife Tammy. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Lindley and husband Derek, Meredith and husband...

Sheila Mary (Dolan) Dugger, 77, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1946, to Eugene V. Dolan and Mary Cecelia (Bodine) Dolan in Terre Haute. Sheila attended school at St. Benedict Church through 5th grade, Annunciation Catholic Church through 8th grade, and graduated from Paul C. Schulte High School in 1964. She obtained a nursing diploma from St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1968. Sheila helped thousands of...

Richard D. “Dick” Loveall, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  He was born August 20, 1942, in Terre Haute to Gerald Loveall and Eugenia “Maxine” Ellinger Loveall.  Dick worked as a Mill Wright and retired from Pfizer after 34 years of service.  He was an avid antiques collector along with his wife Theresa.  He later collected guns and enjoyed farming.  Dick was a faithful member of the Faith Southern Baptist Church in...