All Obituaries

Farrell Matthew “Matt” Winemiller, 31, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday August 11, 2020 in his residence. He was born March 4, 1989 in Indianapolis. Matt is survived by his mother, Andrea Sue (Carson) Summerlot; father, Farrell Mark Winemiller (Victoria); sister, Ivy Winemiller; brothers, John Summerlot and Justin Winemiller and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Matt was a sweet, loving, caring and amazing person who was very outgoing and never met a stranger. He made...

Richard Lee Edgington, 70, of Terre Haute passed away August 7, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1949 to John W. Edgington and Mildred A. Anderson Edgington.  Richard is preceded in death by both parents; Brother Raymond Edgington, as well as a granddaughter, Chelsey Edgington.  He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Vivian Edgington; Son Brad Edgington (Erin); Daughter Crystal Burton (Brad); Grandchildren Garrett Murphy, Destiney Weaver (Luke), Hannah Murphy, Dylan...

Marie Louise Halstead, 104, of Terre Haute, passed away on August 3, 2020 with family by her side in her daughter’s home in West Terre Haute.  Marie was born on April 13, 1916 in Terre Haute to Harry Kunz and Margreen Reese Kunz.  On August 19, 1939 she married Walter “Punk” Halstead, who preceded her in death on December 21, 1972.  Marie is survived by her daughter Diana Selvia (Bill); three grandchildren, Lauri Fritz (Chris), Greg Selvia (Trudy), and...

Walter Caton, 82, passed away on August 3, 2020.  He was born on November 25, 1937 to Connie Irvin Caton and Mary Beth Norris Caton.  Walter is preceded in death by both parents; son Wesley Caton, as well as five brothers and three sisters.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Deatrice Caton; daughter Debbie Harris (Geoff); one brother; one sister; grandchildren Samuel Caton and Caleb Caton, as well as several nieces and nephews.  Walter was a member of New Life...

Karen (Ellis) Oxendine, 63, passed away in her home on July 30, 2020  in Terre Haute. She was born on September 15, 1956 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Charles and Violet (Wright) Ellis. Karen is preceded in death by her father, Charles Ellis. She is survived by her mother Violet Ellis; her husband Robert Oxendine; child Kasi Oxendine (Stephanie); grandchildren Elijah and Liam Bose; brothers Dave Ellis (Diane), Ron Ellis (Kathy), and Brian Ellis (Chrissie); as well as many in-laws,...

Linda D. Benton, 68, of Terre Haute passed away on July 27, 2020.  She was born on September 14, 1951 to James M. Pope and Ruby Louise Wiley Pope.  Linda is preceded in death by both parents as well as her brother Ed Pope.  She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Benton; children Kevin Benton (Lynette), Tracy McCord (Sam), and Billy Benton (Jamie); siblings James M. Pope and Brenda Raley; grandchildren Brandon Benton, McKinsey McCord, Morgan McCord, and Logan Benton;...

Corinne L. Cowden, age 87, passed away at the Westminster Village Health Center on July 2, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, The Rev. and Mrs. J. Maurice Leister, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by her husband Bob of 65 years, three sons- Chris (Cheryl), Craig (Kurt) and Clark; grandchildren Mallory, Drew, Ryan, and Justin, and two great-grandchildren, Annika and Judah. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she served on numerous...

Michael K. “Mike” Pirtle, 67, of Scottsburg, Indiana and formerly of Farmersburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully July 22, 2020. He was born September 18, 1952 to Jack and Patricia Kelly Pirtle. Mike was a free spirit, and his guitar was his best friend. He was happiest playing music and singing, having been part of The Tizloe Brother’s Band for many years. Mike also had a hilarious sense of humor. His ability to make you laugh and his beautiful smile will be greatly...

A much-loved father, grandfather, uncle, brother & friend. Scott Biddle, 62, of Terre Haute passed away late Sunday night on July 19, 2020. He was born on July 3, 1958 to the late Vernon Biddle Jr. & Shirlee (Kramer) Biddle. He is survived by his daughter Brooke Biddle, granddaughter Finley Biddle, ex-wife Patricia Biddle, brother Paul Biddle and his wife Phyllis & their daughter Samantha, sister-in-law Chris Biddle Mershon & husband Tony, nephew Brent Biddle and...

Our Deeply cherished Friend and Mentor Charlotte Ann Smith, age 84, died gracefully on July 17, 2020. She is survived by her beloved spouse Kate Moga; her spouse’s large and extended family; sister-in-law, Karol; niece Lisa Bianchini; her nephews and spouses, Gregg and Jennifer, Mike and Suzanne; and eight great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Loyal, brothers David and Richard, and sister Carolyn. Charlotte was born in Wilkes-Barre and grew up...