All Obituaries

Norma Jean Lawson, 96, passed away on October 13, 2021.  She was born on January 28, 1925 to James Norton and Alice Tate Norton.  Norma was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Lawson.  She is survived by her three sons Harvey Lawson (Joeretta), Mike Lawson (Wanda), and Dale Lawson (Angie); 1 sister-in-law; 5 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; 4 great-granddaughters; 3 great-grandsons; 2 great-great-grandchildren.  Norma was a member of New Life Church.  She worked as a...

Dan A. Sellers, 74, passed away on October 7, 2021.  He was born in Indianapolis on July 28, 1947 to Daniel E. Sellers and Thelma M. Plaster Sellers.  Dan was preceded in death by both parents as well as his sister Geraldine Murphy.  Dan is survived by his son Daniel Sellers (Melissa) and granddaughter Victoria Sellers.  Dan loved fishing, golfing, and playing softball.  He enjoyed watching the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals.  Dan was a diehard IU...

Charles J. Gabbard. Jr., 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday October 7, 2021 in his residence. He was born September 5, 1956 in Terre Haute to Charles and Alice (Oricks) Gabbard. He is survived by his wife, Diana (Williams) Gabbard; sons, Rodney Christenberry, Charles Gabbard III (Jessica), and Robert Gabbard; 11 grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tony Gabbard and eight brothers and sisters. Charles loved to go fishing. A...

Lee Anne Luttrell, 53, passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was a Speech Language Pathologist at Indiana State University. Lee Anne was born March 5, 1968 in Terre Haute to Morris and Ellen (Whaley) Shaffer. Lee Anne was preceded in death by her sister Amy Shaffer. She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Dr. Aaron Luttrell; sons, Ross Luttrell and Will Luttrell; brother, John “Jay” Shaffer and his wife Leslie. Niece,...

Phung Sanh Do Ly, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed peacefully in her sleep at home on October 6, 2021. Phung was born on October 20, 1944, in Can Tho, South Vietnam, the daughter of Cam Truong and Sanh Do. Phung was an extraordinary daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. Her remarkable life experiences and cooking skills have touched many lives, primarily through her loving heart, helping hands, ability to listen to others, enthusiasm, community involvement, and work...

Dan Alan Watson, 71, passed away on October 6, 2021, at his home near Prairie Creek, Indiana. He was born on June 5, 1950, to Alan and Amy Watson. He graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1968 and from Indiana State University in 1972. In 2009 at the age of 59 he completed a master’s degree in educational technology. He loved serving as a deacon for many years at his lifelong church, Prairie Creek First Baptist Church. He also loved working in broadcasting as an engineer. He...

William Lee Pirtle, 68 of Farmersburg, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. Bill was born in Sullivan County on August 9, 1953 to Patricia Jane (Kelly) Pirtle and Jack Melvin Pirtle. Bill graduated from North Central High School (class of 1971), was drafted soon after graduation. Enlisted in the United States Navy where he served 4 years. Bill is survived by his “Best Dad” in the world, Jack Pirtle, brother David (Jamie), daughter Caroline (Dante), grandson Myles, several nieces...

Pastor Erasmo “Raz” DeLaGarza, Jr., 65, of Shelburn, Indiana went to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, October 4, 2021.  He was born on November 23, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Erasmo DeLaGarza, Sr. and Mary Morales DeLaGarza.  He has three brothers and three sisters, Elizabeth, Noemi, Lidia,  Thomas, Stephen and John. Raz was a successful businessman in the housing industry but he has always felt a calling in his life. And in May of 2020, he heeded the call and...

Jean K. Myers, 88, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Cobblestone Crossings.  She was born February 15, 1933 in Jefferson, Pennsylvania to Ervin Kress and Annie Miller Kress.  Jean was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a very active member Trinity Lutheran Church.  Jean sang in the choir and belonged to the Ruth Circle Women’s Group.  She also worked for many years at Sears Department Store and Starr’s Jewelers.  Jean...

Barbara J. Fink, 66, passed away on September 27, 2021.  She was born in Terre Haute to William D. Scherr and Marie I. Ratts Scherr on January 19, 1955.  Barb was preceded in death by her father and her husband, Tommy G. Fink.  She is survived by her mother; son Steven Lee Fink (Sherry); daughters April Jefferies (Daniel) and Ashley Fink (David Lewis); brother Sammy Scherr (Carol); grandchildren Tommy Fink, Elaina Fink, Hannah Fink, Jessica Lynch, Erica Mullens, Heaven...