All Obituaries

Beatrice Compton, 86, of Terre Haute passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 13, 2019.  She was born in West Terre Haute to Clifford Edward Clinton and Francis Irene ‘Matlock” Clinton on December 15, 1932.  Beatrice is preceded in death by both parents; husband Van Nelson Compton; sons Timothy Wayne Compton and James Foster Compton; daughters Cheryl Lynn Cheeseman, Christina Compton, Carol Ann Maddox, as well as her unknown; Brothers James...

Catherine “Peg” Curtis, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on August 12, 2019 at Waters of Greencastle Nursing Home after a long hard fought battle of Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born on August 1, 1938 to George Arthur Dixon and Catherine Elizabeth Dixon.  Peg is preceded in death by both parents; her loving husband Charles “Chuck” Curtis; Nephew Doug Sullivan and her sister Evelyn Dixon Hutchinson of Shelburn.  Peg is survived by her daughter...

Robert “Bob” Hays, 90, of Terre Haute passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on August 10, 2019.  Bob was born on December 7, 1928 to Orla W Hays and Ola “Lunstrum” Hays.  He is preceded in death by both parents; Granddaughter Jennifer Diane Held; Brother Orla Warren Hays Jr, and Sister Betty Conway.  Bob is survived by his loving wife Joann “Decker” Hays; Daughter Diane Held; Grandchildren Robert, Michael (Sara), Dustin...

Freda M. Cornett, 95, passed away August 10, 2019 at Cobblestone Crossing.  She was born in Terre Haute to Matthew and Ina Cesinger.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry H. Cornett. Harry was the love of her life, the two were married for 60 years.  Also preceding Freda are her parents and nine brothers and sisters.  Freda is survived by her sister Judy Dupree of Acton, CA; Sister-in-law Betty Cesinger of Terre Haute, as well as many nieces and...

Peggy I. Bays, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 in Southwood Healthcare. She was a retired supervisor from CBS. She was born January 15, 1929 in Terre Haute to Lester and Chloe (Knew) Haney. Peggy is survived by her daughters, P\Beverly Bays of Terre Haute and Barbara Schwartz (Hugh) of Morristown, TN; son, Bud Bays (Lisa) of Terre Haute; sisters, Marsha Gilbert of Terre Haute and Barbara Rohner of Columbus, IN; grandchildren, Brian Boyd, John Diekhoff, Dwayne Diekhoff,...

Craig E. Hummel, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday August 3, 2019 in his residence. Craig was an Independent Jewelry Designer. He was born June 17, 1951 in South Bend to Elvin and Maxine (Hans) Hummel. He is survived by his wife, Madonna (Bruggenschmidt) Hummel; daughters, Maggie Hummel of Terre Haute and Clair Hummel of Houston; son, Clay Hummel (Casey) of Terre Haute; sister, Cheryl Stuckey (Ron); brother, Bruce Hummel (Marcia); grandchildren, Olivia, Max, and Greta and many nieces...

Anna Ruth Racop, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 in her residence.  She was born February 22, 1939 in Morley, Tennessee to Earl Bradley and Paralee Allen Bradley.  Anna was a Registered Nurse graduating from Indiana State University with her BSN and Master’s degree.  She went on to teach at both Ball State Univeristy in Muncie and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette.  Most of all she was a loving mother and was very devoted to her...

Vernon L. Franklin, 68, of Terre Haute passed away in his residence on Sunday, July 28, 2019.  He was born in Terre Haute May 19, 1951 to Vernon Francis Franklin and Mary Lee Franklin (Childress).  Vernon was an avid fisherman, enjoyed going to flea markets looking for treasures to buy, and working on his Harley that never ran.  He loved to travel, especially to Arizona.  His grandchildren were his pride and joy.  Vernon had a great sense of humor and will be sadly...

James “Jim” Creighton Spence, 79, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2019.  Jim, was born on March 21, 1940 in Guernsey County, Ohio to Frank and Mayme Spence, where he was raised on a small farm. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1963. In 1964 he moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, to plant his roots and proceeded to become a successful real estate developer and builder.   His passion for building led him to form J.C. Spence & Associates Inc. in 1973. He...

Lloyd "Mick" Michael Davis, 84, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully in his residence on Saturday July 27, 2019. Lloyd had worked at Klause Electronics, York Electronics and as a programmer at both CBS and IBM. He was born September 23, 1934 in Terre Haute to Lloyd Edward Davis and Helen Jean (Reisman) Davis. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Ann (Logue) Davis, whom he married February 20, 1960; daughter, Karen A. Hallows of Terre Haute; sons, Michael J. Davis of Arizona and...