obituaries

Harold Eugene Moore, 91, of Terre Haute went to his heavenly home February 14, 2017 in Burnside Nursing Home in Marshall, Illinois. He was born June 13, 1925 in Virginia to Charles Moore and Merle McNary Moore. Harold worked many years at Montgomery Ward. He sold over 1,000 garages at Bullock Garages in Terre Haute. He worked at the...

Chloras Gretna Sankey, 90, of Pimento, IN passed away at 2:10 AM on Sunday, September 28, 2014 in Miller's Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born in Vigo County on November 24, 1923 to Homer Pipher and Josephine Harris Pipher. Gretna was preceded in death by her husband George Fredrick Sankey—who passed away on May 21, 1992, and one...

Charles Douglas King Obituary Born November 17, 1929 in Jones County, TX to Leonard and Lou Verta King, who moved two months later to Terry County, South Gomez Community, in Texas South Plains. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1947. He received a B.A. from Wayland Baptist University in 1953, a Master of Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological...

Dorothy A Milner, 92, of Riley, went to be with the Lord at 9:00 pm on Tuesday September 20, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 2, 1924 to John and Mary McLaughlin. Dorothy graduated from Riley High School in 1942 and was married to the love of her life, James Otto Milner, August...

Legendary Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology men's basketball head coach Jim Shaw passed away in Terre Haute Regional Hospital ER on Tuesday morning. He was born on August 6, 1960 to Richard and Helen (Anderson ) Shaw and they have preceded him in death. He is survived by a brother, Richard R. Shaw and a nephew Spencer Shaw. Shaw retired...

Shizuko 'Susie' Littrell, 83, of Terre Haute passed away May 13, 1014 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Hokkaido Japan on March 31, 1931 to Junji and Tetsu Ishida. She was a homemaker that was totally dedicated to her family, spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved to sew. Her survivors are her husband, Charles Littrell...

Ann Marie Meyer, 82 of Terre Haute, passed away at 12:57 PM on Friday, February 12, 2016 in Westminster Village. She was born in Hamilton, OH on December 4, 1933 to Herbert Conlon and Ann Spitzmesser Conlon. She was a retired secretary with Diebold Safe Manufacturers, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Ann is survived by her husband...

Robert W. Smith, 86, of Terre Haute and formerly of Michigan, passed away January 22, 2014. He was born in Prairieton on June 7, 1927 to John and Eva Myers Smith. Mr. Smith retired from Ford Motor Company and was a veteran of the US Army and the US Marines. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Charles Edward Miller, 69 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Terre Haute on November 24, 1945 to Andrew Miller and Diccie Jackson Miller. Charles was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served in the Viet Nam War, and retired after many years with...

Mary Marjorie Miller "Marge", 91, of Terre Haute passed away on July 6, 2013. She was born on January 17, 1922 to Tolbert McCoskey and Bertha (All) McCoskey in Pimento, IN. Marge was a member of the Pimento Order of Eastern Star #516. She retired from Hulman and Company. Marge is preceded in death by her husband H. Max...

Loretta J. Morris, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:50 AM on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Union Hospital. She was born in West Terre Haute on July 26, 1926 to Joseph O. Cox and Mary Smith Cox. Loretta was a member of Prairie Park Baptist Church, and retired from housekeeping at Westminster Village, and was a cat...

Walter James Moore, 67 of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:19 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in Terre Regional Hospital. He was born in San Francisco, CA on March 6, 1947 to Walter J. Moore, Sr. and Ruth Broitzmann Moore. Walter obtained his Bachelor's degree from Murray State University and served as the basketball manager for the Men's...

Traudi Reick, 72, of Terre Haute died unexpectedly on June 10, 2014 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Berlin, Germany on February 3, 1942 to Otto Schmidt and Polagia Jaganova Schmidt. She proudly maintained her German citizenship until her death. Traudi was known for her compassion and insight, her classiness, beauty and wisdom as well as...

Helen L. Sharpe died peacefully Nov. 27, 2013, at 12:42 a.m. after several months of declining health. Helen was born to Luther and Enid Ricketts Sept. 18, 1926, in Pike County, Indiana. Helen was a graduate of Blackhawk High School, Class of 1944. She married the love of her life, John F. Sharpe, on Dec. 23, 1945, and they...

Kenneth W. Lynch Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Lynch, 81, of Terre Haute, peacefully entered Heaven's gates Thursday, March 5, 2015. Kenny was born March 4, 1934 to Chessie and Ola Lynch. His parents and brother, William "Bill" Lynch preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Beverly Blackwell Fuqua Lynch, step son...

Marilyn Plant Sals,born in Terre Haute on July 26, 1927, Marilyn married Dick Hawkins of Terre Haute in 1944 and had a daughter Pam in 1946. In 1954, Marilyn married Howard Sals of Chicago and relocated there where her son, Jim, was born in December of that year. Marilyn raised her family in Chicago and loved being a homemaker....

Paul E. Chatman, 87, lifelong Terre Haute resident, passed away March 14, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1927 to Commodore and Elberta (Ledbetter) Chatman. He was raised by his step-mother Thelma (Hipkiss) Chatman. They have preceded him in death. He was a US Navy veteran of WW 2. Paul was...

Martha Kay Melvin Abernathy, 72 of Terre Haute, went peacefully home with the Lord at 3:25 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute on April 13, 1943 to Raymond Melvin and Grace Lindley Melvin. Martha is survived by one son, Lupe Guevara, and three daughters; Marty Guevara Branum (Jeff),...

Frances Art Shull, 95 of Terre Haute, passed away at 1:25 AM on Friday, January 31, 2014 in Vermillion Convalescent Center. She was born in Edgar County, IL on June 11, 1918 to John Art and Emma Shackleton Art. She retired from Bemis in 1984 and was a member of the New Providence Presbyterian Church. Frances is survived by...

(Obituary Text Not Available) Funeral services are scheduled in DeBaun Springhill Chapel on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tim Fagg officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until services. Online condolences can be made at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.