obituaries


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 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,...

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,...

Sara Darts

Sara Darts

Sep 19, 2026

Sara (Myers) Darts, aged 68, of Westfield, Indiana, left us on September 19th to cause a little less trouble here and, presumably, a ruckus somewhere in the afterlife. Sara was sugar, spice and everything nice – with a hefty dose of spice. She is survived by her son, Leo; her daughter, Emily; and three grandchildren, Kennedy, Kaleb, and Kate, whom...

Michael Robert Dwyer III

Michael Robert Dwyer III

Sep 16, 2026

Michael Robert Dwyer, 82, a lifelong resident of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away in the early morning hours of September 16, 2026.

Except for the years he spent serving his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era, Mike called Terre Haute home throughout his life. He devoted much of his life to serving his community, spending 32 years...

Lisa Marie Davis Abbott

Lisa Marie Davis Abbott

Sep 15, 2026

Lisa Marie Davis Abbott, 40, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Union Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1986, in Oakland, California to Raymond and Janice Davis. Lisa enjoyed playing video games and coloring. She also loved animals. Lisa will be sadly missed by her family.

She is survived by her mother, Janice Davis, twin...

Diana Jean Kesler

Diana Jean Kesler

Sep 15, 2026

Diana Kesler, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at her home in Riley.  Diana and her husband of almost forty-six years, John A. Kesler II, moved to south-eastern Vigo County in their golden years to be near their daughter and grandchildren.  Diana lived almost all of her life in the West Terre Haute area - having grown up on...

Holly Sue Davis

Holly Sue Davis

Sep 15, 2026

Our daughter, Holly Sue Davis, passed from life on September 15, 2026 into the arms of Jesus and her loving mother, Sue.

Holly was born February 12, 1974. She attended Riley Elementary and graduated from Terre Haute South High School with the class of 1991, where her academic achievements earned her scholarships to Indiana State University. While at ISU, Holly’s love...

Sue Ann Wilson

Sue Ann Wilson

Sep 14, 2026

Sue Ann Wilson, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Monday September 14, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born April 21, 1946 in Terre Haute to Archie and Marjorie (Garrett) Steadman. Sue Ann is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Kenneth Wilson; daughter, Tamara Betz (Emery Waggoner, Jr.); son, Kenneth Wilson, Jr. (Sally); grandchildren, Angela Betz, Michael...

Linda Sue Loveland

Linda Sue Loveland

Sep 13, 2026

Linda Sue Loveland, 78, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 7, 1947, in New Goshen, Indiana to Hubert Rogers and Mildred Perry Rogers. Linda married the love of her life, William Loveland, Sr., on May 8, 1966. They raised a beautiful family and...

Danny Kelm

Danny Kelm

Sep 12, 2026

Danny Kelm, 70, passed away on September 12, 2026. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and the love of family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Danny was a kind and caring man who was loved by many. He was a hard worker who dedicated himself to the people and things that mattered most. He enjoyed fishing and cherished...

Clifford Louis Julian

Clifford Louis Julian

Sep 10, 2026

Clifford Louis Julian, 78, of Terre Haute passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1948, in Terre Haute and was lovingly raised by Edward Thomas Craffets and Iona Mae Twohig Craffets.

Clifford was a proud Army veteran and belonged to the American Legion Post 346 and was...

Stephen B. Mercer

Stephen B. Mercer

Sep 9, 2026

Stephen B. Mercer, 79, of Terre Haute, Indiana, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Having lived a life reflective of his love for family, friends, and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, he will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Maryland Community Church, Hwy 46 campus, Terre Haute, IN 47802 on Saturday,...

Darlene June Helton

Darlene June Helton

Sep 9, 2026

Darlene June (Wilson) Helton, 75, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. She was born to Leroy Wilson and Mary (Fisher) Wilson on June 19, 1951 in Terre Haute.

Darlene worked at Union Hospital as a Nutrition Assistant and in catering. She enjoyed running the Bean Shack in Bridgeton every October during the Covered Bridge Festival. Darlene...

William Ray Taylor

William Ray Taylor

Sep 8, 2026

William Ray Taylor, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday September 8, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice. He was born November 6, 1957 in Terre Haute to George Taylor and Leona (Harris) Linnabary. William is survived by his mother, Leona Linnabary; sons, Corey Taylor and Dustin Taylor; a sister, Rose and granddaughter, Sadie Taylor. He was preceded in death his...

Marjory Arlene Roberts

Marjory Arlene Roberts

Sep 5, 2026

Marjory Arlene (Chitwood) Roberts, 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026. She was born to Reynous and Dorothy Chitwood on July 18, 1946 in Ellington, Missouri. Marjory married the love of her life, Henry Roberts, on March 1, 1963.

Marjory enjoyed sewing, quilting, and embroidery. She was a member of the sewing club at the Fort...

Stephen "Steve" Ray Nickless

Stephen "Steve" Ray Nickless

Sep 5, 2026

Stephen “Steve” Ray Nickless, 75, of Terre Haute lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and is now healed in Heaven. His tremendous faith in God gave him an amazing attitude and strength during this journey. Steve never complained and remained positive and strong within his faith.

He was born on August 26, 1951, in Terre Haute to...