obituaries

Apr 12, 2026

Stephen Phillip Young Sr., age 82 of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born on March 6, 1944, in Medora, Indiana to the late Rev. Lorenzo and Virginia (Hughes) Young.

Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married his beloved wife,...

Apr 12, 2026

James "Jim" Dale Hicks, 90, of Pimento passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1936, in Terre Haute to Hobert Hoovey Hicks and Reggie Mae Roberts Hicks. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired after 20 years of service. Jim later worked for the Vigo County School...

Apr 11, 2026

Robin Ellen Lynch, 59, passed away on April 11, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1966 in Terre Haute to Christopher Wood and Dorothy McKissick. Robin loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She had a big heart and loved to cook.  Robin enjoyed being outside, especially in her flower garden.

Robin is preceded in...

Apr 8, 2026

Robert "Bob" Dale Scarbrough passed away April 8, 2026 following a brief illness. Bob was born January 9, 1951 to Fred Jr and Vivian Scarbrough. He was a 1969 graduate of Honey Creek High School, and retired a proud heavy machine operator. In his free time, Bob enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Oscar, his wife and kids,...

Apr 5, 2026

Georgette Ann Case lost her battle with mental illness on Sunday, April 5, 2026. A respected nurse and devoted mother, Georgette struggled in private with a dark depression and anxiety, which led her to take her own life. With extreme sadness, Georgette's family mourns her loss and acknowledges her deep struggles, hoping to increase awareness and offer healing to...

Apr 5, 2026

Jerry L. Pipkins, 86, passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1939 in Neely, MS to Coley and Vava Pipkins. Jerry's dream was to own a business, and he was able to fulfil that dream through owning and operating Taco Casita since 1984. He also lived in the home he built for about 40...

Apr 5, 2026

Alexandrea Schaafsma found eternal peace on April 5, 2026. She first graced the world with her presence on August 25, 1993 to proud parents Andre A. Ryan and Iona R (Glacking) Ryan. A natural creative and free-spirited soul, she found joy in capturing life's moments through photography. She often captured the sweet memories that she created by planning parties...

Apr 1, 2026

Michael Reed Allen, 65, of Terre Haute, IN passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.  He was born to Charles Allen and Nancy (Reed) Allen on March 2, 1961 in Terre Haute.  Michael worked as an Operator at Tredegar.  He married the love of his life, Tammi (Crum) Allen on May 21, 1983.

Michael...

Mar 31, 2026

Darlena Kay Krackenberger, 74, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1951 in Terre Haute to William Wilkins and Nina (Payne) White. Darlena retired from Med Lab as a courier.

Family was one of the most important aspects of her life, and she would always take care of others' needs before her...

Mar 31, 2026

Jane Annette Shields, born Jane Annette Kinman on March 17, 1958 to Mary Lou (Biggs) Kinman and Robert "Jack" Kinman of Petersburg, IN. Jane passed on to glory on March 31, 2026 at home, holding her husband's hand. Jane was preceded in death by her father and mother, as well as brothers Robert "Dale" Kinman (Teresa) and Keith Kinman....

Mar 29, 2026

Gary Wayne Gaskins, also known as "Gas Cap", 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1949, in Terre Haute to Aaron Gaskins and Rose Mary Guy Gaskins. Gary was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving his country on the USS Hornet.  While serving on the Hornet they picked up the...

Mar 29, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Benningfield, 73, passed away on March 29, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Graham and Florence Konkel. Mary spent most of her life living in California, growing up in Los Angeles and eventually settling in Ventura County where she raised her children until she moved to Indiana in 2022. She also...

Mar 28, 2026

Mark O'Heir of Dana, Indiana relinquished his earthly duty on Saturday, March 28, 2026 after a short battle with cancer comforted until the end by the love of his life, Laurie. He fought like the true warrior he was.

He was born to James and Beverly (Beckman) O'Heir on November 23, 1959 in La Jolla, CA. He...

Mar 28, 2026

George Harold Fleschner was born July 30, 1925 and passed on March 28, 2026 with his oldest son by his side. George was the son of Bertha Walls Fleschner and George F. Fleschner. George's siblings were Roberta, Kiva, Iva, Alec, Ernie, Alice, Jody, and Janet. Their paternal grandparents Jann (John) and Johanna (Hannah) Fleschner emigrated from Wiesederfehn (Ostfriesland), Germany...

Mar 28, 2026

Rosetta "Etta" Lucille Howard, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1949, in Terre Haute to Chester Edwards and Mildred Lucille Davenport Lloyd. Etta enjoyed gardening, going to yard sales, and nature. She loved animals and would care for anything that came up to the house. Most of all...

Mar 22, 2026

Karen Sue Mills Jones, 76, of Dugger passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her home. She was born in Sullivan County on April 10, 1949, to Charles Mills and Gertrude Raley Mills. Karen worked for Sullivan County Park and Lake for over 20 years, retiring in 2017. She was a very dedicated employee and loved working there....

Mar 21, 2026

Catherine J (Stilwell) Bailey of Terre Haute, IN passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 at the age of 93.  She was born on December 27, 1932 to Daniel Webster Stilwell and Ruth (Neal) Stilwell in Terre Haute, IN.  She attended Wiley High School, where she was a majorette.  Cathy, as she was known to friends and family, worked...

Mar 20, 2026

Dustin Wayne Mars, 52, of Terre Haute passed away Friday March 20, 2026 in Terre Haute. He was born April 3, 1973 in Terre Haute to Donald Ray and Viola Sue (King) Mars. Dustin is survived by his daughter, Emilee Boucher-Mars; granddaughter, Ellee Boucher; mother, Sue Mars and her companion Richard Madison; sister, Crystal Driskill (Bryan); niece, Hannah Driskill...

Mar 20, 2026

Sybil Pauline (Burleson) Drake, 92, of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026.  She was born to Rufus Carroll and Beatrice Irene (Bartram) Burleson on January 10, 1934 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Sybil married John R. Drake on April 20, 1951 in California. They then headed to the Midwest, where she became a proud, hardworking, farmer's wife.

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Mar 20, 2026

Frances "Frankie" Rae Pohlman (Dix), 88, of Fairbanks, IN went to be with her Savior on March 20, 2026, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute, IN with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.

Frankie was born in Sullivan, IN on March 29,1937 to Hughie and Dortha (Thomson) Dix, who proceed her in...