obituaries

David Eugene Eaton, formerly of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, July 15th in Fort Myers, Florida. He was 80 years old but jokingly never admitted to be older than 39. He was born December 1, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN to Earl and Mabel Eaton. David is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Janice Utterback, and...

Crystal Karen West Waggoner Flora, 64, of Terre Haute passed away at 9:35 PM on Monday, October 13, 2014 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Danville, IL on March 27, 1950 to Ivory "Ike" Paul West and Lola Barnes West. She was a Social Worker for VNA Hospice. Crystal is survived by her husband Gary Flora,...

Robert Alan Bartlett "Bob", 51, of Terre Haute passed away on August 31, 2013 in Union Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1962 in Bedford, IN to Robert Bartlett and Barbara (Guess) Bartlett He graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in 1980. Bob worked for the Vigo County Sheriff's Department for 29 years in the Patrol...

Sherrill Lynne Foote, 58, of Brazil passed away on April 11, 2013 at 8:45 p.m. She was born on June 7, 1954 to Milford Foote and Nelda Files. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Sherrill was an in home caregiver to the elderly for 14 years. She had a heart of gold and many friends who loved her...

Joseph J. Barrett, 72, born in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1944, he passed away Friday, October 18, 2016 at Springhill Village. He enjoyed going to his grandson, Rich Dailey's house to watch Notre Dame games and visit with his granddaughter-in-law, Alisha Dailey and his 3 great grandchildren. He also looked forward to taking his grandson, Ethan Denbo, to school...

Lucille E. Ellis, 89 of Clinton, IN and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Clinton Gardens. She was born in Hammond, IN on January 15, 1926 to Eugene Stockwell and Myrtle Middleton Stockwell. She was a graduate of Gerstmeyer Technical High School. She was co-owner of the Friendly Tavern. She...

Pauline Georgette Cherry, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday June 8, 2014. She was born February 22, 1932 to Peter and Virginia (Zielinski) Kaniewski in Milford, IL. Pauline retired after 33 years as a secretary for CSC/Mallinckrodt in July 1987. She is survived by a niece, Marilyn O'Donnell of Terre Haute; nephew, David Kaniewski and his wife Judi...

Ya - Chen Chu, 53 of Terre Haute, passed away at 12:45 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in her residence. She was born in Tai dong, Taiwan on October 5, 1962 to Yung - An Chu and Ai - Lien Ke. She was the assistant manager at Panda Garden Restaurant. She is survived by her husband, Allen Yeng,...

Cordelia Mae Clifton Page, 87, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday February 21, 2015 at 1:46 pm in Cobblestone Crossing with her family by her side. She worked for many years at Merchants Savings Association. Mae was born August 13, 1927 in Terre Haute to Milton R. Clifton and Cordelia (Shoppell) Clifton. Mae was preceded in death by her...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Barrerra Taylor Guadalupe "Lupe" Barrerra Taylor, 73, of Terre Haute and formerly of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:34 p.m. She was born on April 11, 1940, in Victoria, Texas to Christine Haecker and Benito Barrerra. She loved bingo and was a big fan of Peyton Manning. She enjoyed baking, watching...

Josiah Frederick Richey lost his valiant battle with brain tumors on November 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on August 8, 2003 to Frederick and Angela Carlson-Bartlett Richey and they survive. He is also survived by three sisters Aerial Ault, Tabitha Frizzi, and Jasmine Richey; his grandparents, 'Nanny' Joan Bethell, Ron and Vina Barnes....

Ramona Faye Bryant, 95 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 9:00 AM in her residence. She was born in Clay City, IN on June 17, 1921 to Court Stevens and Nellie Harden Stevens. Ramona was a graduate of Clay City High School, member of St. Mark United Church of Christa

Georgia A. (Brown) Coon, 77, formerly of Terre Haute passed away on December 30, 2014 in her home in Florida. She was born in Terre Haute on January 17, 1937 to Marvie and LeeAnne (Owen) Jenkins. She was a retired bus driver for Vigo County. She also enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with her family. She is survived...

Rita Kay Barton, 65, of Terre Haute passed away on March 15, 2014. She was born November 11, 1948 in Washington, IN to Wayne Walters and Ruth (VanArsdall) Walters, and was raised in Farmersburg. She retired from Vigo County School Corporation. Her teaching career spanned over 30 years and included Sacred Heart, Bridgeton, Riverton Parke, IVY Tech, and Terre...

Kenneth Daniel Rennier, 25 of Prairie Creek died Wednesday December 31, 2014 in Vigo County. He worked for Prox Lawn Care. Kenneth was born August 2, 1989 in Terre Haute to Jack Rennier and Patricia Ann (Rice) Rennier, He is survived by; a daughter, Temperance Rennier of Terre Haute; his father, Jack Rennier of Prairie Creek; a sister, Emily...

Marilyn A. Cline, 75, of Alpena, MI & formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in her residence. She was born in Terre Haute on May 3, 1940 to Dewey Williams and Mary Smith Williams. She is survived by her husband Richard Cline, whom she married August 29, 1967. Also surviving is her son, Eric...

Nancy Lou (Kennard) Sankey, 89, passed away Wednesday November 9, 2016 in Rosegate Healthcare in Indianapolis. She was born May 30, 1927 in Hymera, IN to Orval Kennard and Lula (Littlejohn) Kennard. She is survived by her sons, Dennis Sankey (Dyann), Scott Sankey (Pamela), and Timothy (Jaena); three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Gary was employed at J. I. Case for 19 years and after its closing was at Bemis Company for 21 years. He served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam War and was a lifetime member of the VFW# 972. Gary had been an avid bowler at both Vigo Bowl and Imperial Lanes. He loved and adored his...

Donald (Don) Ely, formerly of Neosho, Mo, died Monday, November 18 after a battle with leukemia in Terre Haute, IN, where he lived with his wife, Jill (nee Humphrey) and his grand-daughter, Brittany. He is also survived by his son, Eric Ely (Kacey) of Terre Haute, two grandsons, Braislin Ely of Terre Haute and Castor Ely of Leland, NC....

Terrie Ann Brink, 69 of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully at 11:00 PM in Union Hospital with family by her side. She was born January 10, 1945 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was an elementary school teacher for Vigo County School Corporation for 34 years. She taught at Crawford School her first 2 years and the remaining 32...