obituaries
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...
Kevin M. Timko
Apr 25, 2025
Kevin M. Timko, 54, passed away Friday April 25, 2025, in Pendleton, Indiana. He was born on April 16, 1971, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Kevin is survived by his mother, Vicki (Gess) Archer; father, Fred Timko, son, Kevin Cheeseman; stepfather, Ralp Archer; brothers, Brian Gess, Robert Archer, and Michael Archer; three grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and...
Linda Kaye (Hoopingarner) Haney
Apr 25, 2025
Linda Kaye Haney, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 9, 1943, in Terre Haute to Howard J. Hoopingarner and Fredia B. Jeffers Hoopingarner. Linda loved to play cards and games on her computer. She was a true crime fanatic. Her personality was larger...
Ralph Chester Harding
Apr 18, 2025
Ralph Chester Harding, 100, passed away on April 18, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1924 in Farmersburg to Clifford and Mae Harding. Ralph graduated from Farmersburg High School in 1942, and he retired from Pfizer after 42 years. He was also a proud Army veteran serving during World War II.
Ralph was a die-hard Cubs...
Edward Lee Cook
Apr 17, 2025
Edward Lee Cook, 66, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born February 11, 1959 to Donald and Katherine "Rose" Skelly Cook. He was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School. Edward loved Nascar and being the biggest party clown. He was also a proud member of the Eagles.
Edward is...
Judith A. (Darrah) Hill
Apr 16, 2025
Judith Ann Darrah Hill, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born May 24, 1945, in Blandinsville, Illinois to Ambrose Darrah and Fern Wagoner Darrah. Judy loved gardening and tending to her flowers. Being outdoors and enjoying nature was among her favorite things. Judy also enjoyed playing croquet with the family. She was...
Carl Lee Hunt
Apr 14, 2025
Carl Lee Hunt, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 9, 1943 in Terre Haute to Melvin B. Hunt and Edith L. Lowe Hunt. Carl served his country in the United States Army. He later went on to work as an operator for Vectren,...
Sally L. Jeffries
Apr 13, 2025
Sally L. Jeffries, formerly White, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2025. Born in Terre Haute, Sally was the daughter of Gladys and Hobert White. Sally attended Garfield High School, and in 1957, married Carl Jeffries. Over the next several years, they managed hotels in Lansing, York, and Baltimore: Carl manning the front desk, and Sally...
Carol Jean Minger
Apr 12, 2025
Carol Jean Minger, 72, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1953, in Terre Haute to Mary Goodman Carrithers.
Carol is survived by sons Robert Minger and his wife Dana, Byron Minger and his wife Susan; grandson Clayton and his wife Abigail and their four children Sophie, Owen,...