obituaries


Gil S. Hodges

Gil S. Hodges

Oct 12, 2026

Gil Hodges, 65, passed away after a two-year courageous fight with cancer, on October 12, 2026. He was born August 16,1961 to Allan & Nancy Hodges. He was married to the love of his life Cindy Lu Strain, his high school sweetheart, dated nine years and married forty years. Gil is preceded in death by his parents Allan and Nancy...

Roger Alan Krieger, Jr.

Roger Alan Krieger, Jr.

Oct 11, 2026

Roger Alan Krieger Jr. (Jay) was born on October 4th 1989 to Beth and Roger Krieger in southwest Michigan.

On October 11th 2026 he joined our parents in heaven. He is survived by his three children, Jonathan Edward, Aaron Brent, and Aubree Linn, his sisters, Dawn Krieger and Heather Blanchard, nieces Kayla Krieger and Emily Blanchard, nephews Jason Krieger and Sidney...

Thomas E. "Tom" Williams, Jr.

Thomas E. "Tom" Williams, Jr.

Oct 9, 2026

Thomas E. “Tom” Williams, Jr. 83, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 9, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice. He was retired from the the united States Air Force. He was born June 18, 1943 in Gary, Indiana. Per Tom’s request, cremation has been entrusted to DeBaun Funeral Home.

Meagan Nicholle Fisher

Meagan Nicholle Fisher

Oct 8, 2026

Meagan Nicholle Fisher, 28, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 1, 1998, in Terre Haute to Russ Fisher and Tina Seward Fisher. Meagan lived her life her way, with free will and determination. She had a beautiful and loving spirit that resonated, touching...

Mark Joseph Pate

Mark Joseph Pate

Oct 5, 2026

Mark Joseph Pate, 38, was loved by many and will be remembered for his goofy, silly, funny personality and the way he would make everyone around him smile. He was outgoing, creative, and an incredibly hard worker-but the greatest joy of his life was his daughter, Mia.

Mark’s days were centered around Mia. When he wasn’t working, he was with her....

Jack Drumb, II

Jack Drumb, II

Oct 3, 2026

Jack Drumb, 69, passed away October 3rd, 2026, in Kalamazoo, MI. A native of Terre Haute, Jack has lived in Kalamazoo since 2003 when Pfizer transferred him there to support their Animal Health Division.

Jack is survived by his mother Priscilla Drumb Throckmorton, his wife Jan Drumb, his daughter Lisa and family, his son Jason and family, Brett Van Hook and...

Marsha Lynn Bennett

Marsha Lynn Bennett

Sep 29, 2026

Marsha Lynn (Gresham) Bennett went to be with Jesus on September 29, 2026. She was born in Terre Haute on February 18, 1953, to William S. Gresham, Sr. and Ruth I. (Dewey) Gresham.

Marsha was a proud member of the Wiley High School Class of 1971, and she enjoyed spending time and reminiscing with her school friends. From a young age,...

Debra Ann Johnson

Debra Ann Johnson

Sep 29, 2026

Debra Ann Johnson, 63, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was born to Bertin Johnson and Trucell Meadows on January 3, 1963 in Iowa.

Debra worked as an architect at IBM. In her free time, she enjoyed going to the beach and boating on the lake. Debra also enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Debra is preceded in...

Jerald "Jerry" L. Williams

Jerald "Jerry" L. Williams

Sep 27, 2026

Jerald (Jerry) L. Williams, 82 of Cayuga, passed away at 4:42 p.m. EST Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Gibson Family Hospice, Terre haute, IN.

He was born on July 26, 1944, in Danville, Illinois, the son of the late Willard (Bill) and Dorothy Williams.

On October 23, 1966, Jerry married his sweetheart, Carolyn Sue Boes. Together they built a beautiful life...

Robert Paul Kiefner

Robert Paul Kiefner

Sep 27, 2026

Robert Paul Kiefner, 49, of Riley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born in Terre Haute to Robert Lee Kiefner and Elizabeth Ann Crowley Kiefner. Rob was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a dog lover. He enjoyed the simple things in life like a cold Miller Lite and a smoke by the fire. Rob will be...

Harry "Bud" Jo French

Harry "Bud" Jo French

Sep 27, 2026

Harry “Bud” Jo French, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Gibson Hospice. He was born on September 10, 1946, in Terre Haute to Harry R. French and Josephine M. Ring French. Bud was a NASCAR fanatic, enjoyed bowling, and was an avid bass fisherman. He loved working at the Terre Haute Action Track back...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Taber

Patricia "Pat" Ann Taber

Sep 27, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Taber on September 27, 2026. She was known to many as “Pat”. She was born on January 14, 1943, in Terre Haute. With Pat’s departure, we remember a life lived with immense love and a constant sense of caring. Oh, and she could crack a joke when...

Violet "Jean" White

Violet "Jean" White

Sep 26, 2026

Violet “Jean” White, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Majestic Care Deming. She was born on July 8, 1950, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Jack White and Leila Whittsman White.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Rose) Jeffers; grandchildren, April Crow and John (Katie) Jarvis III; great-grandchildren, Audrey Willis,...

Darlene Kay Knopp

Darlene Kay Knopp

Sep 26, 2026

Darlene Kay Knopp, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday September 26, 2026 at The Waters of Greencastle. Darlene worked at Sears from 1984 until her retirement in 2017, where she worked in many departments there and could be seen just about anywhere in the store. She was born October 18, 1951 in Terre Haute to Leonard T. and Nelly...

Wayne D. Watson

Wayne D. Watson

Sep 24, 2026

Wayne D. Watson, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday September 24, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. Wayne retired after 44 years with Pepsi as a route driver and working in the warehouse. He was born March 14, 1935 in Terre Haute to Clarance Wayne and Vivian Bonnett (Miller) Watson. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 69...

Nancy Hayward Hile

Nancy Hayward Hile

Sep 23, 2026

Nancy Hayward Hile was born in Terre Haute on May 4, 1938, to the late Clark and Frances Hayward. She passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 88. A dedicated educator, Nancy taught biology for more than 35 years at Honey Creek Junior High and Terre Haute South High School, where she inspired generations of students with...

Michael "Mike" Dragon, III

Michael "Mike" Dragon, III

Sep 23, 2026

Michael “Mike” Dragon, III, 93, of Brazil passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Mike was first and foremost a servant of Jesus Christ. This was displayed by the heart of love for his family and service to others.

He was born on March 29, 1933, in Terre Haute to Michael Dragon, II and Mary Agnes Crowley...

Linda L. Tewell

Linda L. Tewell

Sep 20, 2026

Linda L. Tewell, 83, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectantly Sunday September 20, 2026 in Union Hospital. Linda retired from Columbia house and later worked for the Vigo County School Corporation. She was born December 22, 1942 in Terre Haute to Kenneth and Irene (Lee) Williams. Linda is survived by her husband, Enoch “Butch” Tewell; daughter, Cheryl Chandler (Brent); sons,...

Clarence "David" Johnson

Clarence "David" Johnson

Sep 20, 2026

Clarence "David" Johnson, 60, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on September 20, 2026 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.  He was born in Terre Haute on June 1, 1966 to Orville Johnson, Jr. and Mary (Francis) Johnson.

David loved to ride his Harley, play basketball, and spend time with his wife, children, grandchildren, family, and friends.  He also loved attending...

Curtis Dean Culver

Curtis Dean Culver

Sep 19, 2026

Curtis Dean Culver 86, of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:00 a.m. Saturday September 19, 2026, at Aspen Trace Memory Care in Greenwood, Indiana.

Curtis Dean Culver was born Oct. 13, 1939, in Terre Haute, Ind., the son of Catherine Loretta Apple, then 17, and Curtis Benjamin Culver, then 19. He married Nancy Jean Steppe on Jan. 1, 1957, in Ringgold,...