obituaries
Charles E. Little
Jun 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles (Charlie) E. Little, 89, of Terre Haute, Indiana. Charlie passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at his home of 62 years, under the caring supervision of Hospice of the Wabash Valley, aides from Private Care, and his loving family.
Charlie was born in Terre Haute on April 26,...
Dorothy Mae Volkers
Jun 17, 2026
Dorothy Mae Volkers (Davis, Dillion, Wilson)
April 15, 1941 – June 17, 2026
Dorothy Mae Volkers, 85, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at Springhill Village, where she was affectionately known for her bright personality, her love of visiting with friends, and her fondness for cookies and candy.
Dorothy dedicated her life to the education and love of children. For many years,...
Arlie Douglas Davis
Jun 17, 2026
Arlie Douglas Davis, 71, of Farmersburg, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born to Paul Harold Davis and Rosalie (Fox) Davis on May 27, 1955 in Washington, Indiana. Arlie worked as a truck driver and loved it – especially the Canadian routes.
Arlie was known for his love of potatoes and fried chicken – specifically, Kentucky Fried Chicken....
Debra J. Johnson
Jun 16, 2026
Debra J. Johnson, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday June 16, 2026 in Signature Health Care. She was born January 30, 1953 in East St. Louis, Missouri to Lloyd E. and Phyllis J. (Paige) Mills. Debra is survived by her daughters, Tracy miller (Ronald) and Tamara Biddle (Nickolas); son, Stephan Hines; grandchildren, Ashley Spikes, Chelsea Miller, Hailey Ramsey, Quentin...
Nancy Darlene Catterlin
Jun 12, 2026
Nancy Darlene Catterlin, 84, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born in Terre Haute on July 5, 1941, to Marvin Catterlin and Esther Lucille King Catterlin. Nancy was one of a kind. She played softball in high school. After graduating, she moved to Bloomington and there she worked at GE and retired from there....
Judith Kay McFadden
Jun 12, 2026
Judith Kay McFadden passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 after a long illness. The daughter of Max and Tressa Gaultney, she was born in Sandborn, Indiana, on September 14, 1941. She married James Wesley McFadden in 1959. They eventually settled in Terre Haute, Indiana, where she earned two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree from Indiana State University. She...
Connie C. Motz
Jun 12, 2026
Connie Owens Motz, 89, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born on September 2nd, 1936, in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of Lawrence & Audrey Rankin Owens, a great granddaughter of Archangel Lafontaine Engleman and a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Connie attended Wabash High School where she played the oboe and was...
Kevin Bennett
Jun 11, 2026
Kevin Bennett, 59, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on December 20, 1966, to David Bennett and Sue Ann Fagg. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents as well as three brothers David “Pudge” Bennett, Christopher Bennett, and Michael Bennett. He is survived by his step-parents...
Shawn Anthony Bohner
Jun 9, 2026
Shawn Anthony Bohner, age 68, passed away after a brief, intense bout with cancer on June 9, 2026. He was born on May 3, 1958, in Point Pleasant Borough, NJ to Thomas Edward Bohner and Marguerite Virginia Durham Bohner. He graduated from Ellsworth High School (ME) in 1976 and then served his country in the United States Air Force. He...
Fred William Thomas, Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Fred William Thomas, Jr., 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1948, in Terre Haute to Fred W. Thomas, Sr. and Margaret Fields Thomas. Fred was a 1966 graduate of Gerstmeyer High School. He joined the Marines right after school and served until 1975. Fred is a Viet Nam Veteran....
Joyce Louise Nichols
Jun 7, 2026
Joyce Louise Nichols, 62, of Indianapolis passed away Sunday June 7, 2026 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 18, 1963 in Hendricks County, Indiana to Myron Eugene and Betty Lou (Sours) Johnson. Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Robert “Bob” Nichols; daughter, Kristi Reed (Wes); sons, Mike Nichols (Kristina) and...
Robert S. "Bobby" Green
Jun 4, 2026
Robert S. “Bobby” Green, 81, of Riley passed away Thursday June 4, 2026 in Indianapolis. He was born March 25, 1945 in Terre Haute to Stanley and Barbara (Cesinger) Green. Bobby is survived by his wife, Jackie (Farris) Green who he married September 1973; sons, Robert S. “Bobby” Green, Jr. and Daniel “Danny” Green (Melissa); sister, Cheryl Bowman; grandchildren, Cailyn...
Irineo Hernandez
Jun 3, 2026
Irineo Hernandez, 83, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1943, in Manilla, Philippines to Amado Hernandez and Romana Roxas Hernandez. Irineo was the eldest of six siblings. He graduated Cum Laude with his BS in Accounting from Jose Rizal University. After passing the board he became a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines. He...
Bernard J. Ridens, Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
Bernard J. Ridens, Jr. passed away on June 3, 2026, in Westminster Village Health and Rehab Center at the age of 88. He was born May 14, 1938, to Bernard J.Ridens and Inez Duzenberry Ridens at home in Terre Haute, IN. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Creasey Ridens, daughters Susan Throckmorton (Gregg) and Kara Holmes,...
Elizabeth Ann Coons
May 31, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Coons, 75, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute.
She was born on September 14, 1950, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Stanley and Madeleine (Hemminghouse) Machango.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William R. “Bill” Coons, whom she married...
Molly Ann Wasson
May 29, 2026
Molly Ann Wasson, 58, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by her family. She was born on August 2, 1967, in Sullivan, Indiana to Robert Moody and Stella Ferguson Moody. Molly was a very dedicated and passionate caregiver. After graduating from Sullivan High School, she obtained her bachelor’s...
Saprenna Mills
May 29, 2026
Saprenna Marie Mills, 64 years young, passed away peacefully at her home on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on March 19, 1962, in Hollywood, Florida, to George Henry Jones and Janice Elaine Jones (Carlson), Saprenna lived a life defined by kindness, adventure, creativity, and an unwavering love for those around her. Though she spent the...
Jennie Suzanna Kindred
May 28, 2026
Jennie Suzanne Kindred, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. She was born on December 13, 1952, in Terre Haute to James Kindred and Joyce Alumbaugh Kindred.
Jennie enjoyed art, especially drawing and painting, singing, and traveling. She was extremely creative and imaginative—just two of the many qualities that made her the spectacular mother and Meme she...
John D. Wolf
May 26, 2026
John D. Wolf, 100, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday May 26, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. He was born in Terre Haute, IN October 29th, 1925 to George and Carolyn (Buckenhofer) Wolf. He attended Fairbanks Elementary, Sarah Scott Junior High, and Wiley High School, graduating in 1944.
After graduating from Wiley, he joined the United States Army, where he...
Fred Farrand
May 25, 2026
Fred Farrand, 79, of Lafayette IN passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born in the Terre Haute area to the late Earl and Lera Farrand and was a graduate of Honey Creek High School. Upon graduation, Fred married Johanna Wiltfang before being drafted into the US Army and serving in Vietnam.
Fred spent his career as a machinist primarily...