obituaries

John Coyt Brough, better known to his family and friends as "J.C.", passed away on April 29, 2015 at the age of 29. J.C. was born on September 10, 1985 to Brian and Terri Brown Brough. He graduated from ISU in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He desired to help people and make a difference in...

Jimmie Bob Keefer, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday April 4, 2013 at 2:14 pm in Union Hospital. He was retired from Indiana State University. Jimmie was born December 16, 1936 Attica, IN to Robert Keefer and Delilah (Stevens) Keefer. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Alexander) Keefer; 2 sons, Rob Keefer and wife Donna of Cloverdale...

Joseph Andrew Knorr, 53, of Terre Haute IN and formerly of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1962 to Thomas Knorr and Janell (Sweeney) Knorr and they survive. He held a Doctorate in physical therapy from Wheeling Jesuit University and was an employee of Amedisys Home...

Donald G. Lyday, 80 of Farmersburg passed away Wednesday April 16, 2014 at 4:45 am in Springhill Village. He was retired from Stran-Steel and later from Hulman and Company. He was born March 17, 1934 in Sullivan County, IN to George Washington Lyday and Myrtle (Price) Lyday. Donald is survived by sons, Donald M. Lyday and his wife Kathy...

Evelyn A. Krockenberger, 91, of Terre Haute, fell asleep on September 9, 2013 at Peddle Park and awoke in Heaven. She was greeted there by Jesus, her husband Walter, son Don, and old friends and family who had gone before. Evelyn was born on April 12, 1922 in Terre Haute to Marion Edgar and Sarah Emma Inman. She married...

Paul Edward Larr, born August 31, 1925, died peacefully August 24, 2013 at Cobblestone Nursing Center where he has resided for the last 18 months. He was born in Sullivan, IN to George C. Larr and Nancy Thekla (McDonald) Larr. Paul is survived by his wife of 17 years Karen LaFollette-Larr; his lap dog, Sophie; daughters, Catherine J. Warner...

Mary Lee Turner, 93, passed away at 11:20 pm, Sunday, November 10, 2013 in Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, IN. Mary Lee was born in Grahams Chapel, WV on October 22, 1920 to Nelson and Cleva McClaugherty. She was the only girl with two older brothers, Bob and Joe, and two younger brothers, Bud and Jack Moore. Mary Lee...

Elizabeth "Bettie" J. Lankford, 84 of Terre Haute, passed away at 9:40 PM on Monday, June 16, 2014 in Cobblestone Crossing. She was born in Terre Haute, on July 6, 1929 to William L. Bryant and Mildred Bannon Bryant. She was the former owner of Bettie's Bargain Shop. Bettie was preceded in death by her husband, James Lankford in...

Lillian (Lily) Nasser Kirk, passed into the arms of Jesus on February 18, 2014 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her parents, Asa & Tufeha Nasser; brother David Nasser, sisters Rachel Frye and Mary Menke; beloved spouse David J. Kirk. Lillian is survived by her sister Jeanette Shahadey, brother Frank Nasser; children David J. Kirk (Kathleen),...

Pauline Wilson, 102 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:25 AM at Westminster Village Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Sullivan County, IN on September 25, 1914 to Walter N. Asbury and Mary Elizabeth Boston Asbury. Mrs. Wilson was a retired school teacher and Principal, and in fact was the first Principal...

Irene Mae Joyner, 99 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Union Hospital. She was born in Hymera, IN on April 2, 1915 to Alph Cole and Catherine Hoban Cole. Irene retired from FW Means Laundry and was a Precinct Committeeman for the Democratic Party for many years. She was preceded in death by her...

Jerrold "Jerry" P. Keep, 53, of Clinton, passed away at 11:25 AM on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on January 30, 1961 to James O. Keep and Norma Conner Keep. Jerry is survived by his wife Teresa Bailey Keep, and his two children, Jessica Keep ( Daniel Van Winkle) of Terre...

Larry D. Hyde, 72, of Terre Haute passed away June 24, 2014 at Union Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 8, 1942 to Wayne and Alverta (Whetsel) Hyde and they have preceded him in death. Larry retired from the Terre Haute Fire Department after serving 22 years, serving both as a firefighter and an EMT. He...

Maude Marie Lewis, 73 of Brazil, IN, passed away at 12:40 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2014 in her residence. She was born in Vigo County on August 16, 1941 to Marion Tarrh and Lulla Wilson Tarrh. She is survived by three sons; Mark Priehs (wife Teresa), Lester Cunningham, and Larry Cunningham, as well as two daughters, Theresa Parksey...

Raymond G. Johnson, 86 of Terre Haute, passed away at 2:00 AM on Monday, December 1, 2014 in Springhill Village. He was born in Rockford, IL on June 20, 1928 to Ray Johnson and Margaret Morris Johnson. Raymond was an Army Veteran and retired Operating Engineer . He is survived by his wife Mary Furrer Johnson—whom he married May...

Mary Ann Lucas, lifelong Terre Haute resident, passed away on September 2, 2013. She was born on September 21, 1944 to John Edward Shank and Ruth Shank and they have preceded her in death. She retired as a machine operator at Data Label. She was also preceded in death by her husband John Lucas, Sr. and a granddaughter Michelle...

Gloria Jean Tompkins, 82, of Terre Haute passed away on June 5, 2013 at 5:48 a.m. in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1930 to John Bailey and Bertha Killebrew. She graduated from Glenn High School in 1949. She married her husband, William Tompkins in 1950. Gloria dedicated her life to Christ at the age...

Betty J. Lee, 85, of Terre Haute died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1928 to Albert Herschel and Susie Slaughter Austin. Betty married Ernest J. Lee on March 12, 1949 and he passed away on October, 18, 1994. Survivors include a son Robert E. Lee of...

Brad D. Johnson, 58, of Farmersburg, passed away at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Kindred Southwood Healthcare. He was born in Terre Haute on August 21, 1956 to Fred D. Johnson and Loretta M. Brown Johnson. Brad was a landscape & design supervisor for A2 Landscape & Design in Indianapolis. He is survived by his companion...

Mary L. Marvel, 62, of Terre Haute passed away October 22, 2014 . She was born on January 25, 2014 to Darrell and Margaret (Brake) Marvel and they have preceded her in death. She also was preceded by a sister Carol Eslinger. She was employed at Columbia House for 25 years an then by the Vigo County Sheriff's Department...