S1c Wayne Edward Newton
Dec 7, 1941
Wayne E. Newton was born on May 7, 1919, in Vigo County. Wayne was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Newton, and was also had two brothers, Roy and William, and a sister, Mable.
He attended Warren and Fairview Grade Schools, and in January, 1934, entered Gerstmeyer Technical High School. He is remembered for his good scholastic record and...
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...
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...
Glenda June (Arrasmith) Chappell
May 25, 2026
Glenda June (Arrasmith) Chappell, 57, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 in her home. She was born to Robert Arrasmith and Betty Herrington on September 22, 1968 in Paris, Illinois. Glenda worked several waitressing jobs, but the job she was most proud of was being a caregiver at Tanner Place. She married the love of her...
Dianne D. Knoy
May 24, 2026
Dianne D. Knoy, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday May 24, 2026 in Majestic Care of Deming. She was born August 16, 1935 to Orval and Emily Martin. Dianne is survived by her sons, Thomas Knoy and Michael Knoy; grandchild, Alex Knoy and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepfather, Leland Dixon. Dianne...
Diane Ruth Held
May 20, 2026
Diane Ruth Held, 67, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after a fierce but short battle with cancer. She was born an only child to Robert Hays and Joann (Decker) Hays on February 23, 1959. Diane was the mother of seven amazing children whom she loved with all her heart. She had great joy in watching...
Lucille "Lucy" B. Pigg
May 20, 2026
Lucy (Lucille) Bussard Pigg was born on September 30, 1928 in Everett, Pennsylvania, the youngest child of eight born to Joseph Andrew Bussard and Myrtle Nora Zimmerman Bussard. She attended Everett High School, then Pittsburgh State, and graduated from West Liberty State Teacher’s College in West Virginia with a degree in Dental Hygiene. While at West Liberty, she met her...
Kevin Anthony Rice
May 19, 2026
Kevin Anthony Rice, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday May 19, 2026 unexpectedly, in his residence. He was a Chief Engineer with the Interlake Steamship Company. He was born April 9, 1957 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Richard and Norita (Gruenwald) Rice. Kevin is survived by his daughter, Madison Rice (Jack); granddaughter, Presley Conner; sister, Kellie Blume (Herbie);...
Terry C. Webster
May 19, 2026
Terry C. Webster, 78, of Rosedale, Indiana passed away on May 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on April 3, 1948, in Brazil, Indiana to Maurice and Virginia (Biggs) Gardner. Terry graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical High School, Class of 1966. She married the love of her life, Thomas Webster, on July 1, 1967.
Mrs....
Mark A. Melvin
May 9, 2026
Mark A. Melvin, 23, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday May 9, 2026 in Union Hospital. He was born June 17, 2002 in Terre Haute to Mark A. Melvin and Loretta Rukes. Mark is survived by his mother, Loretta Rukes; sisters, Britney Moody (Austin) and Amber Melvin; niece, Haisley Moody, nephews, Bristin Moody, Jaxon Melvin, Kenric Melvin, and Cassius Melvin;...
George Ernest Sparks
May 7, 2026
George Ernest Sparks, 91, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1934, in Terre Haute to Ervin Sparks and Louise Cottrell Sparks. George was an auto mechanic for 30 plus years. He enjoyed watching motor sports and sports in general. George enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
He is survived...
Susan Marie (Robbins) Cowdrey
May 6, 2026
Susan Marie (Robbins) Cowdrey, born June 29, 1942, passed away in the loving care of the nurses and care takers of Southwood Healthcare Center Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:20 pm in the company of her daughter, Shawn Williams, her son-in-law, Kevin Williams and her oldest granddaughter.
Susie, as everyone knew her, grew up in Seelyville, IN with her parents Robert...
Alice J. Shaw
May 5, 2026
Alice J. Shaw, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Cloverleaf Health Care. She was born April 13, 1941 in Vigo County to Dewey and Ruby (Spittler) Linnabary. Alice is survived by her daughters, Mary Harden (James Harlan) and Ruby Collins (Brandon); sons, Charles Shaw III (Brenda) and Dewey Shaw (Mary Jo); sister Linda Clemenz; grandchildren,...
Richard A. "Rick" Noe
May 3, 2026
Richard A. “Rick” Noe, 66, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday May 3, 2026 in Union Hospital. He had worked at Ivy Hill and retired from the Terre Haute Parks Department. He was born November 4, 1959 in Terre Haute to Charles Richard and Virginia (Boyle) Noe. Rick is survived by his daughter, Emily Noe; brother, Rodd Noe; mother of...
Louis Rudolph Yansky III
May 2, 2026
Louis Rudolph Yansky III was born July 14, 1943, to Louis R Yansky Jr and Goldie Ruth (Remler) Yansky in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1961, attended Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology for two years and graduated from Indiana State University in 1972. Louis married Carolyn Lynn (Kruzan) Yansky February 9, 1962, in Riley,...