obituaries

Sep 4, 2025

Luther Michael "Mike" Neeley, 74, of Rockville passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in his home surrounded by family.  Mike was born September 7, 1950 in Indianapolis to Chet and Maxine Johnston Neeley.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Janice (Maynard), whom he married September 4, 1976.  He is also survived by...

Sep 4, 2025

Reverend James "Jim" B. Haddix, 78, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on August 12, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio, Jim—affectionately known as "Jimmy"—was the youngest of five children born to Leck and Dorothy (South) Haddix. Coming from three generations of ministers rooted in the Appalachian Bible Belt,...

Aug 31, 2025

Elinor Jo Ward TeVault, age 83, of Terre Haute, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 31, 2025, at Union Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 30, 1942, in Valparaiso, IN, to Dallas Eugene Foster and Edna Mae Foster. She grew up on a farm and was the oldest of 9...

Aug 29, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Gene Shaw, 79, passed away on August 29, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1946, in Terre Haute to Thomas Shaw Sr. and Frances M. (Reynolds) Chambers. Ron was a cowboy at heart who took great pride in wearing his big cowboy hats and cowboy boots. He loved his horses, especially his adopted Mustang, Whiskey. He...

Aug 25, 2025

Jerry Raydell Wilson, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.  He was born to Jerry and Gertrude (Little) Wilson in Monroe, Louisiana on December 10, 1959.  Jerry enjoyed being self-employed while owning his own business.  He was a lifetime member of the Eagles.  Jerry enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises.  He loved the Saints...

Aug 25, 2025

Delbert Martin White, Sr. of Clinton, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He was born in Highland, Illinois on July 7, 1963.  Delbert had many jobs, including truck driving and working on boats.  While in the Army, he worked as a professional chef and an MP.  Delbert also received medical training in Kuwait...

Aug 19, 2025

Mangalaben Sumantbhai Patel, 95, passed away on August 19, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1929 to Naranbhai and Kashiben Patel. She and her late husband, Sumantbhai Patel, both worked as teachers in India. She later went on to manage a cottage industry to help the underserved. She took great pride in raising her children and helping raise...

Aug 18, 2025

Dean Robert Miller, 89, of Terre Haute, died on August 18, 2025 in his home. He was born on October 23, 1935 in San Francisco, California to John D. Miller and Emma L. Miller.  He spent the first five years of his life on Alcatraz Island where his dad worked.

Dean was preceded in death by his...

Aug 17, 2025

Donald "Don" James Cvengros, 89, passed away August 17, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1936 in Clinton, IN to Michael Cvengros and Julia (Roth) Cvengros. Don married his high school sweetheart, Billie (Vitalie) Cvengros, and they were together for 69 years. He worked for the construction company that built the Eli Lilly plant in Clinton and then...

Aug 17, 2025

Ronald Dale Hauger, 77, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on August 17, 2025.  He was born to Lloyd Hauger and Elizabeth (Pierceson) Hauger on October 25, 1947 in Sullivan, Indiana.  Ron was a proud Vietnam Veteran and a life member of VFW Post 972.  On July 9, 1996, he married the love of his life, Lan-Chien (Nancy) Hauger. ...

Aug 12, 2025

Albert Jerome "A.J." Dowell, 87, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.  He was born to James Dowell and Mary (Klain) Dowell on August 8, 1938 in Terre Haute.

A.J. was a graduate of Schulte High School and later graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.  He was an...

Aug 9, 2025

Shirley Ann Austin, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.  She was born in Terre Haute to Russell Eugene Cooke and Betty Irene (Ewing) Cooke on March 22, 1952.  Shirley married her beloved husband, Ronald Austin on December 22, 1973 and the two had been inseparable since.  The pair loved to travel and took many...

Aug 9, 2025

Randolph "Randy" David Street, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, went to his eternal home on August 9, 2025, after an extended illness. Born April 29, 1949, in Vincennes, Indiana, Randy lived a life filled with hard work, laughter, and an unwavering love for the people around him.

For more than 30 years, Randy owned and operated his...

Aug 8, 2025

Rachel Jane Enyart Mannies Miller, a native of Peru, Indiana, died Friday, August 8, 2025 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 93.

She worked at various Indiana banks during her life, often in the loan or mortgage departments. She also worked as an Avon saleswoman and obtained her real estate license to work as...

Aug 8, 2025

Michelle Kay Cole, 54, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a 15-year extensive and very courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on October 27, 1970.  Michelle was lovingly referred to as Coleslaw by her friends.  She attended Indiana Sate University and studied music.  Michelle worked at the Conservatory of Music for many years...

Jul 27, 2025

Doris J. Dyer, 93, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 27, 2025. She was born July 17, 1932 in Terre Haute to Issac and Julia (Engle) Clark. After Doris graduated from Schulte High School she was working at Kroger as a secretary for the manager when Ray Dyer walked in and her life...

Jul 26, 2025

Bobbie Jo Long, age 54, left this earthly world on July 26, 2025, to meet our Lord. She leaves behind her husband, Billy, sons Judd, John and Willie; grandson Maddox and his mother Emily; mother and father Karen and Bob Judson, William and Janet Long, many aunts, uncles and cousins and very special friends, Dave and Linda Gorrell.

Jul 26, 2025

Derek Wayne Kelly, 37, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.  He was born to Carl Bryan Kelly and Kimberly Wilson in Terre Haute on May 29, 1988.  Derek was a true artist and loved tattooing, piercing, and drawing in his free time.

Derek is survived by both of his parents; sister Cassandra...

Jul 23, 2025

James "Jim" R. Tidd, 87, of Lewis passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1938, in Terre Haute to Vernon G. Tidd and Viola Maxine Bown Tidd.  Jim was an electrician by trade and was very skilled.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and blacksmithing.  His paradise was his family home on the farm. Jim...

Jul 22, 2025

Reita "Susie" Sue Schnabel, 91, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1933 in Prairie Creek to William and Clarice (Liston) Ring. Susie taught for over 35 years, mostly for the Vigo County School Corporation, and she was also one of the founders of the Terre Haute Children's Museum. Susie enjoyed painting and birdwatching...