All Obituaries

Mary Aline Woodruff, 94, of Terre Haute passed away at 2:28 A.M., Wednesday, March 25 at Cobblestone Crossing Healthcare Facility.  She was born in Shoals, Indiana to Charles and Mary Sanders-Hawkins on October 29, 1925.  She was a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School as well as the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. The majority of her career as a registered nurse was spent at Union Hospital and Indiana State University. Her talents included photography, quilt making,...

Mark Farner, 62 of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, and formerly from Terre Haute passed away Tuesday March 24, 2020 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Mark was born March 16, 1958 to Bill and Ruth Farner in Pittsburg, PA. Mark was a graduate of Purdue University and worked over 30 years at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for ARAMARK. After his retirement, Mark and his wife, Bobby, moved to North Carolina where he enjoyed life close to the ocean. Mark is survived by his wife Bobby, his daughters,...

Norma L. Weil, 91, of Cecilia, Kentucky and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Friday March 20, 2020 in Kentucky. She was born November 14, 1928 in Riley, Indiana to Basil and Ethel (Davidson) Jeffers. Norma is survived by her daughter, Nancy Roy; sons, Tony Weil and Andy Weil; brother, Gerald Jeffers; sisters-in-law, Joan Dowell and Jeri Jeffers; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Stephen “Steve” D. Highsmith, Sr., 77, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020.  He was born September 28, 1942, in Flat Rock, Illinois, to Ruth McElroy Highsmith Lloyd and George D. Highsmith, both now deceased.  Steve spent his early years in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He graduated from Garfield High School and attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute.  He took classes with International Correspondence Accounting School.  In January 1970,...

Jody Jacks, 86, of Terre Haute, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 21, 2020 while listening to the song ‘Soon and Very Soon.’ Her firm belief in God gave her and her family a sense of peace and comfort. Her final days were spent listening to her favorite hymns and being covered by the prayers of those that loved her.   Jody was born on August 31, 1933, in Terre Haute, to George Herald Fleschner and Bertha Ellen Walls Fleschner and they have...

Karen Ann Meng, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020. She was born to the late Charles Ronald Rupert and Mary Margaret Rupert on July 19, 1943.  Karen graduated from Speedway High School in 1961 and was married to the love of her life, Dennis Meng, on September 23, 1967. Karen was a loving mother and homemaker. Karen enjoyed decorating and entertaining family and friends. Karen was a member of Xi Alpha Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi since 1985.  Karen is...

****Services Postponed Due to Illness****   Lloyd Dale Sowards of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away February 23, 2020 of natural causes. Dale was born May 28, 1956 in Terre Haute to Archie Lloyd Sowards and Velma Jesse (Wright) Sowards, who preceded him in death.   Dale married his Bride Jeraldine (Handlin) Sowards on June 20, 1992, together they have one son Wyatt Joseph Sowards. From a previous marriage he has his son Patrick (Tally) Sowards, and two daughters Cindy (Kyle...

Harold E. “Scrappy” Wilson, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.  He was born March 10, 1949 in Terre Haute to Harold “Herbie” H. Wilson and Clara “Kat” Hill Wilson.  Harold served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was a carpenter by trade.  He was a member of the Prairieton Masonic lodge, enjoyed golfing, and spent many hours with his beloved dogs Ben and Charlie. He is survived by his mother...

Mary E. Johnson, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020 in Regional Hospital. She was born December 9, 1924 in Spencer, Indiana to John A. and Nellie Evelyn (West) Furrer. Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary M. Dugan (Tom); sons, William “Mike” Johnson, Donald R. Johnson (Chyrel), and Raymond G. Johnson, Jr. (Donna); five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Patricia Johnson and Betty Cornwell and several nieces...

Roland Ray Fuson 39 passed away unexpectedly March 10 in Terre Haute.                  Roland Was born August 6, 1980 in Terre Haute, IN. to Mickey Fuson and Jerri (Brown-Harding) Fuson.  He graduated from North Central High School and attended Ivy Tech in Terre Haute.                 He worked for Gibalt Home and moved to...