obituaries
Barbara Ann (Lawrence) Ellinger
May 28, 2025
Barbara Ann (Lawrence) Ellinger, (91), of Terre Haute, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded with family.
She was born December 20, 1933 to Charles R. Lawrence and Anna Lee (Smith) Lawrence. At the age of 13 she gave her heart to Jesus Christ,...
Anita May (Debaun) Wilson
May 28, 2025
Anita May DeBaun Wilson passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1942, to Arvis (Polly) and Francis Louise DeBaun. She married William Wilson on August 31, 1957. Anita and William loved to travel, especially to Amish Country. She was a member of the Farmersburg Methodist Church. Anita enjoyed playing Bingo and Uno at...
David Max Summerlot
May 25, 2025
David Max Summerlot, 64, passed away May 25, 2025. He as born on July 6, 1960 in Terre Haute to Jack and Bobbi Summerlot.
He is survived by his son John Summerlot (Danielle Burns), brothers Jack Summerlot and Kevin Summerlot, sister Vicki Summerlot, and grandchildren Annaleigh, Raelyn, and James.
He is preceded in death by...
Dr. Loran Ralph Braught
May 24, 2025
Indiana State University Professor Emeritus, Dr. Loran Ralph Braught died May 24, 2025, at Terre Haute, IN. He was born May 18, 1934, in Des Moines, IA to Ralph Braught and Elizabeth Ann Riley who proceeded him in death, as well as His wife, Ruth E. Allen Braught whom he married 26 September 1964 at Des Moines, IA., as...
Eva Ruth (Yates) Halstead
May 21, 2025
Eva Ruth Halstead, 98, passed away on May 21, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1926 in Terre Haute to James and Mamie Yates. Eva married Riley S. Halstead, and she worked beside him all her life.
She is survived by her children Harry Halstead (Rebecca) and Mildred Gard, stepdaughter Darlene Royer, brothers Earl Yates (Heidi)...
Marilyn Ruth Bryan
May 20, 2025
Marilyn Ruth Bryan, 78, passed away March 20, 2025 at home. She was born on October 11, 1946 in Sullivan to John Exline and Dorothy (Usrey) Exline. Marilyn was a 1964 graduate of Union High School in Dugger. After many years, she retired from Local 841 where she truly loved working. In her spare time, she enjoyed being active...
Stephen Michael Dunphy
May 18, 2025
Stephen Michael Dunphy, 67, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 18, 2025.
Stephen was born on March 4, 1958, in Queens, New York. He was a longtime member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 157 in Terre Haute, where he worked hard and took pride in being part of a strong brotherhood....
Jeffrey Allen Harder
May 18, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Harder, 70, of Terre Haute passed away early in the morning on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at Union Hospital. Born May 25, 1954 in La Porte, Indiana, Jeff graduated from LaPorte High School in 1972. During high school, he enjoyed participating in 4H and even earned a blue ribbon for his barbecuing skills. He also enjoyed his...
Esther L. (Knight) Ramsey
May 18, 2025
Esther L. (Knight) Ramsey, 89, of Whitestown, Indiana died on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born to L. Glen Knight and Velma Nora (Page) Knight on January 15, 1936 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Esther married Arden Ramsey on October 22, 1954.
Initially, Esther stayed home to raise her 3 children, Tom, Steve, and Linda. After Linda...
David Bob Hicks
May 17, 2025
David Bob Hicks, 63, of Terre Haute, IN died on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his home. He was born to C. Leroy Hicks and Charlotte Irene (Risley) Hicks on May 26, 1961. David is survived by his loving wife Sandra (Houghton) Hicks; daughters Jessica Deener (Darrius) and Jennifer Hicks; step-daughter Kelly Cooper (Curt); brothers Paul Hicks (Nancy), Leroy...
Fannie Mae Howard
May 16, 2025
Ms. Fannie Mae Howard passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born September 23, 1949, in Toadhop, Tennessee. The family moved to Sullivan, Indiana where she graduated from Sullivan High School in 1967. While attending Sullivan High School she was in the school choir and a part of GAA. After graduation, she relocated to Terre Haute. She...
Delores G. Elliott
May 14, 2025
Delores G. Elliott, 79, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born December 15, 1945, in James Island, South Carolina to Alonzo Gladden and Harriett Robinson Gladden. Delores was a woman of Faith and loved the Lord and her family dearly. The blessing of God and sharing His wisdom was...
Peggy Charlene Waggoner
May 12, 2025
Peggy Charlene Waggoner, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born October 26, 1942, to Wayne Sarvis and Edith Mae Hassman. Peggy's family was everything to her and she enjoyed spending time with them. She especially loved watching her grandchildren participate in sports and always looked forward to the yearly family party. On...
John Joseph Heck
May 8, 2025
John Joseph Heck, 78, of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods died on May 8, 2025. John was born in Terre Haute to Louis and Mary Dougherty Heck on July 3, 1946. The second of four children, John was active in numerous outdoor activities including gardening, fishing, entomology, and 4-H. John attended St. Meinrad Minor Seminary for two years and graduated from Paul...
Garland Dean Knight
May 7, 2025
Garland Dean Knight 83, of Lynn Haven Florida, and formerly of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born June 9, 1941 in Terre Haute to Harry Knight and Margaret Larrison Knight. Garland worked at MAB Paints for 36 years. He will be missed by his family.
Garland is survived by his children,...
Lloyd Spencer Smith
May 7, 2025
Lloyd Spencer Smith, 88, of Terre Haute went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born November 10, 1936 in Terre Haute to Carl Smith and Jemima Stewart Smith. Lloyd was a 1955 graduate of Wiley High School where he played football. Lloyd also coached little league baseball in the community. He worked...
Cindy Lee Morgan
May 6, 2025
After a brief and fierce battle with cancer, Cindy Morgan, of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday May 6, 2025, at the age of 68. In her last days she was surrounded by loving and devoted family and friends, telling stories, saying prayers and sharing wishes for one another. She was heartbroken to leave so soon, but not afraid...
Harold "Bud" William Hopler
May 4, 2025
Harold William "Bud" Hopler, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday May 4, 2025 in his residence surrounded by his family. He retired after 30 years with IBM as a Field Tech and Manager. He was born March 20, 1940 in Oak Park, Illinois to Harold William and Dorothy Grace (Gray) Hopler. Bud is survived by his loving wife...
April A. (Mcgee) Johnston
Apr 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of April A. (McGee) Johnston of Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 29, 2025, at the age of 46.
April was born on April 22, 1979, in Phoenix, Arizona. April was the beloved daughter of Jeanette and Stephen Munson. Graduating from Shakamak High School in 1997, she went...
Larry Joe Turner
Apr 26, 2025
Larry Joe Turner, 83, of Farmersburg passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born July 25, 1941, in Terre Haute to Doylene Turner and June Stewart Turner. Larry was a proud and dedicated farmer for 63 years. In his earlier years, he loved taking the family boating on Kentucky Lake. He was also in a bowling league...