All Obituaries

Emma L. Matherly Smiddy, 94, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 14, 2019 at 10:00 am in Signature Healthcare. She had retired from CBS and had also worker at Quaker Maid and Countryside Nursing Center. She was born February 14, 1925 in East Alton, IL to Grover Armstrong and Fannie (Moore) Armstrong. Emma is survived by her daughter, Sally Mowell (Ken) of West Alexandria, OH; sons, John Matherly (Shirley) and William “Bill” Matherly both of Terre Haute; grandchildren,...

Gwen Lee Oliver, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 11:16 pm in Union Hospital. She had worked for many years at RR Donnelley and retired from Flooring America. She was born September 20, 1939 in Terre Haute to Dale Schell and Estel (Dalgarn) Schell. Gwen is survived by her husband William “Ron” Oliver; a daughter, Rhonda Chervenko (Michael) of Prairieton; a son, William “Bill” Oliver (Ellie) of Terre Haute; a sister, Sondra...

Michael Wade Triplett, 45, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 7, 2019 at 10:46 am in his residence. Michael had just earned his Master’s Degree from ISU in Social Work and he was a Disabled Veteran. He was born February 8, 1973 in Kendallville, IN to Harrison Triplett and Patricia (Young) Triplett. Michael is survived by his wife, Trissa (Clark) Triplett; sons, Brandon Triplett and Cole Triplett; a step-daughter, Madison Fettinger; a sister, Kathy Triplett; brothers, Patrick...

Dr. Marion T. Jackson, 85, of Terre Haute passed away at Brookdale of Ft. Wayne on Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born near Versailles on August 19, 1933 the son of Marshall and Estelle Fox Jackson. He was married to Jaleh Jorjani on June 1, 1985 and she preceded him in death in June of 2016.  Survivors include two daughters Arshia Myers of Dayton, Ohio,and Grousha (Jason) Birkenbeul of Ft. Wayne; four granddaughters Elise and Libby Myers, and Mia and Claire Birkenbeul; also...

Debra L Stone, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on February 6, 2019 at Signature Healthcare.  Debra was born April 6, 1954 in California to Lloyd Stone and Marie (Owens) Masi.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Step-Father Angelo Masi; Brother-in-Law Dennis; Nephew Jonathon, and granddaughter Courtney.  Debra is survived by her two daughters Danielle Schroer (Richard) and Jennifer Gibson (Rich Buis);brother David Stone (Kim); Sister Sharon Rootes; Granddaughters Rachael,...

Veronica Laswell Hofmann, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Vigo County, Indiana. She was born February 19, 1943 in Terre Haute to Robert C. Sparks and Delores L. (Kester) Sparks. Veronica is survived by her husband Arthur Donald Hofmann; her daughter, Brenda Laswell; step-daughters, Pam Henry (Joe) and Cindy Hofmann (Larry); a step-son, Brad Hofmann; a brother, Kermit Sparks (Mary Ann); grandchildren, Sarina Gounaris (George), Cassandra Kruse, Latisha Guerrettaz,...

Earl Dean Power, 89, of Fairbanks passed away at Union Hospital on January 19, 2019. He was born in rural Vigo County to Ralph and Vida Power (Prevo). He was retired from Hulman and Company after working for forty-eight and one-half years. He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Marilyn Power (Griswold). Sons Douglas G. Power (Donna), Bradley Dean Power (Candy); grandsons Bradley Keith Power (Josie), Mark Douglas Power, Gregory Alan Power (Korenna), and great grandchildren Isaac,...

Bruce Allen Weil, 71, of Lewis, Indiana passed away January 16, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born January 24, 1947 in Terre Haute to August and Zora (Montgomery) Weil.  Bruce was a truck driver working for both J.I. Case and Western Tar.  He belonged to the  Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, American Legion, Elks Club, and NRA Lifetime Member.  He also served in the Air National Guard. Bruce is survived by his wife Fern Weil, daughter Joy...

Thomas E. Atkins, 69, of Terre Haute passed away January 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in New Albany, IN to Ernest E. ’Gene’ and Edna Williams Atkins.  He was a plant engineer at Gartland Foundry.  Tom was a member and former trustee of Free Life Community Church.  He also was a US Army veteran of Vietnam, was an Eagle Scout, a past Boy Scout Master and Assistant Master, member of the Order of the Arrow, past Master Counselor of the Order of DeMolay,...

Donna Lou Harris, 66, of Terre Haute passed away on January 12, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Shelburn, Indiana on March 4, 1952 to Edsil and Marthella  Tincher.  Donna loved animals, enjoyed spending time with her family, and her grandchildren were her whole world. She is preceded in death by her parents.  Donna is survived by her husband Darrell, son William D. Kerins, daughters; Shannon Flockhart and Crystal Bryan (Richard), grandchildren; Christian Evans...