obituaries

Oct 16, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Linda Patterson, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at the age of 81 after a lengthy illness.

Linda was born in Carbon, IN to Lucille Grogan and Lester "Buck" Harper and spent a happy childhood with her brothers Curtis Harper and Bradley Harper, sister Barbara Harper Dehart and beloved grandparents Nora...

Oct 13, 2025

Jerry Ray Armstrong, Jr., 47, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025.  He was born to Jerry Ray Armstrong and Carolyn Sue (Heramb) Armstrong on February 7, 1978 in Terre Haute.

Jerry enjoyed watching movies, especially Star Wars.  He also enjoyed collecting comics and Transformers.  Jerry loved playing video games on his Xbox...

Oct 12, 2025

Robert Alexander Gibson, III, "Bob" to those who knew and loved him, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born April 11, 1952, in Terre Haute and lived there most of his life. He attended Wiley High School and Indiana State University. Bob was an artist...

Oct 11, 2025

Mildred Anne (Thrasher) Unger was born 10/27/33 to John and Ruby (Rockwell) Thrasher of Merom, IN. She died peacefully on 10/11/25. Mildred grew up in Gill Township, graduating in 1951. She married Donald Unger in Nov, 1952 and they had two daughters, Linda and Lori.

In 1966, Mildred received a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University and...

Oct 11, 2025

Alta Mae Walls, 94, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care following a hemorrhagic stroke.  She was born on September 6, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James and Opal Tate.  Alta married Robert Gene Walls on June 18, 1950 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  They were together for 68 years before Bob's...

Oct 11, 2025

Wanda Lou Davidson Brill passed from this life on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Born August 31, 1932, to Albert and Christin Cockrum Davidson in her paternal grandparents bedroom about five miles southeast of Kirksville, Missouri. She was a birthing class study, at the cost of .00, for a group of students of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, which originated...

Oct 11, 2025

George "Butch" Eugene Crowley, Jr. 79, Born in Terre Haute and currently of Anchorage, Alaska and Kauai, Hawaii, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025.  He was born on March 9, 1946, in Terre Haute to George E. Crowley Sr. and June Marie Martin Crowley.  Butch proudly served his county in the United States Marine Corps from 1964 until...

Oct 10, 2025

Tony "T.J." James Ringeo, 28, passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1997 in Terre Haute to Tony R. Ringeo and Lori Smith. T.J. was a great father and was always the funniest man in the room. He enjoyed darts and pool, and he was talented at everything he did.

T.J. is...

Oct 9, 2025

Tammy Jean Davis, 59, passed away on October 9, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1966 in Wisconsin.

She was a God's gift to many, whether you needed a helping hand, a good laugh, or tough love. Tammy was unapologetically herself and one of the most generous souls you could ever meet. She worked tirelessly as...

Oct 9, 2025

Curits Eugene Norris, 70, passed away October 9, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1954 in Sullivan, IN to John Norris Jr. and Edna (Tuttle) Norris. Curtis married his late wife, Kandy Norris, on April 26, 1975.

Curtis was a firefighter for several years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he especially enjoyed hunting...

Oct 7, 2025

Barbara "Barb" Kay Wells, 81, of Terre Haute, was promoted to heaven on October 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  Barb was born April 22, 1944, to Virgil and Nellie Fox in Farmersburg, Indiana.  Barb is preced in death by her parents, Son James Wells Jr, infant daughter Kimberly Wells, Granddaughter Allyson Heubel, and several aunts and uncles.

Oct 6, 2025

Wilbur Leone Copeland, 80, of Lewis passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1944, to Delbert Copeland and Mary McKee Copeland.  Leone proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1965-1967 and served as a Medic Assistant.  Leone married his beloved wife, Linda Thompson Copeland,...

Oct 6, 2025

Joe Dennis Jennings, 72, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1953, to Grant "Ted" Cedric Jennings, and Deloris Luray Hayworth Jennings. Joe was a graduate of Sullivan High School.  In his younger years he was a great swimmer and was a diver at Shakamak State Park. People would travel...

Oct 5, 2025

John Joseph Trueblood Sr., 75, passed away on October 5, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1950 in Terre Haute to Willie Trueblood and Ellen (Devine) Trueblood. He was known for being one of the best athletes to graduate from Schulte High School – graduating in 1968 as a four-sport athlete.  John proudly served in the United States...

Sep 29, 2025

Beverly Jean (Smith) Black was born on July 18, 1934, in Webster City, Iowa, and grew up in Kamrar, Iowa. She married Gary Black in 1953 and later married Joel Rigter in 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anson and Merle Smith; her sister, Marley Thomas; her husband, Gary Black; her son, Kurt Black;...

Sep 27, 2025

Edra I. Wilson (Toney), 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on September 27, 2025 from an extended illness.  She was surrounded by the lover of her family members at home.

Edra enjoyed camping, gardening, working on puzzles, and spending time with her family.  She was a sweet, caring soul.  Her compassion...

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Kathryn Scheytt, 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.  She was born on October 20, 1963 to John W. and Jessie (Black) Scheytt in Terre Haute.

Mary is survived by her sisters, Virginia Burns, Laura Fite (Barry), and Ruth Nasser (John); ten nieces and nephews; and her housemate.

Mary...

Sep 23, 2025

Edward Ernest White, 72, of Paris, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.  He was born on May 15, 1953 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Howard and Mary (Fuqua) White.  On March 19, 1973, he married the love of his life, Karen.

In his free time, he enjoyed being in the outdoors.  He loved hunting, camping,...

Sep 21, 2025

Martha Zoe LaDue, 91, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.  Born Martha Zoe McLaughlin, she dedicated her life to her Lord, her family and her music.  At World Gospel Church, she frequently played piano and organ as well as sang alto in the church choir.  She loved the focus of reaching...

Sep 20, 2025

Margaret Joan "Joan" Erickson Whalen, 89, was born in Connersville, Indiana on April 2, 1936. She passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas September 20, 2025.

She was the eldest child of Margaret E. Werking Erickson (later Hull) and Carl Philip Erickson. She received her Bachelor of Arts (1958) and Master of Arts in Teaching (1968) in Biology...