All Obituaries

James E. Tryon Sr. passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his residence in Blackhawk Indiana less than one mile from where he was born.  Jim married Martha V. (Hause) on December 22, 1956 in Acton Indiana.  They shared 63 years of marriage together. Born at home in Blackhawk he was the son of Hobart and Bernice (Johnson) Tryon.  Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He built his business, Tryon Brothers Welding and Fabrication in 1967 and...

Sumantbhai Patel passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 surrounded by family.  He was born September 11, 1927 in Inida to Narottambhai and Laduben Patel.  Sumantbhai was a high school math and science teacher educating students for over 40 years.  He was an avid reader and loved to spend time with his family. He is survived by his wife Manglaben Patel, daughters Dr. Pragna Patel (Dr. Shantilal Patel), Gita Jinwala, and Raksha Jameria (Dr. Arvind Jameria), grandchildren Dr....

Bonnie Lee “B.L.” Chandler, 84, of Terre Haute passed away at 6:45 p.m. Friday October 11, 2019.  He was born on May 13, 1935 to Cecil Chandler and Nina (Dunn) Chandler in Big Sandy, Tennessee. B.L. owned and operated B.L. Chandler Construction Company for many years until he retired.  He loved to fish, golf, and bowl.  He was a member of the Greater Terre Haute Bowlers Hall of Fame.  He truly enjoyed his life and lived it to the fullest.  He will be...

Ruth Elizabeth Braught was born to Luther and Flossie Allen on October 3, 1935 at Leon, Iowa and died October 9, 2019 at Terre Haute, IN at Westminster Village.  She attended Des Moines, Iowa Roosevelt High School where she met Loran R. Braught, they married at Des Moines First Methodist Church on September 26, 1954.  They had three sons; Mark, living in Commerce, GA, Mike living in Georgetown, TX with wife Katheryn and two daughters, Hannah and Sarah, as well as Matt living in...

*CORRECTION* Randy G. Fleener, 64, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday October 8, 2019 in Martinsville, Indiana. He was a retired electrician. He was born August 29, 1955 in Terre Haute to Harold Eugene Fleener and Virginia (Tosser) Fleener. Randy is survived by a son, Rodney Fleener (Mandy); grandchildren, Madison and Ethan; sister, Lynette Singleton (Mike); brothers, Mike Fleener (Natalie) and Jim Fleener (Karen); brother-in-law, Joe Hamilton and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Anthony O. (Tony) Holcomb, 49, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.  He was born on February 1, 1970 in Terre Haute, Indiana  to Richard Owen Holcomb and Sandra L. Wallace Holcomb.  Tony loved to play tennis and received many awards over the years. He was known for his sense of humor and kindness.  Tony had a fondness for his pets and especially enjoyed his boxer dogs.  He graduated from Indiana State University and earned a bachelor degree in...

George Patrick Sinsai Fonyuy, 39, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bloomington on October 6, 2019.  He was born on March 17, 1980 to George and Sabina Fonyuy.  Pat is preceded in death by his grandparents Stephen and Lucy Gham as well as Mathias and Angela Wakam.  He is survived by his mother, Sabina Fonyuy and father, George Fonyuy (Bernie) as well as his three sisters Angela, Michelle, and Amanda.  Pat was known as a movie buff and he greatly...

Jay M. Keep, 54, of Marion Indiana passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 23, 1964 to James Osborne Keep and Norma Louise Connor Keep in Terre Haute.  Jay participated proudly in the Special Olympics for many years.  He loved being outside and he loved animals.  He was known to have a sweet tooth and enjoyed watching anything about animals on TV from the comfort of his recliner. Jay is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers...

Anna B Rogers, 97, passed away on October 5, 2019 at Tipton Hospital.  She was born on December 10, 1921 in Camden, IN to Archie Hughes and Mary “Ward” Hughes.  Anna is preceded in death by her husband Philip Rogers, who passed away in October of last year. They were married in 1948 in Lafayette, IN.  Anna is also preceded in death by 4 sisters and a brother.  She is survived by her daughter Phyllis Rogers; son Bill Rogers (Char); grandchildren Bryce Rogers...

Amy Elizabeth Doyle, 46, of Terre Haute passed away on October 4, 2019 after an 8 year battle with alcohol addiction.  She passed away at home, under the care of Kindred Hospice, with her loved ones close by. Amy was the daughter of Stephen and Laura Doyle and was born on November 15, 1972.  Amy was the owner of Amy’s Angels Daycare from 1998-2003.  She loved spending time with young children, especially her grandchildren. Amy is preceded in death by her mother and...