obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Franklin Watkins, 84, of Terre Haute, formerly of Cayuga, IN, passed away on January 20, 2025, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Williamsport, IN on February 4, 1940, to Roland Wayne Watkins and Olive Frances (Bonebrake) Watkins. Charles retired from Bungee (Lauhoff) in 2003 where he was a lab technician. Charles was preceded in...

Jan 20, 2025

Rosemary Fuson, 92, passed away January 20, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1932 in Fairbanks to Paul and Margaret (Holecek) Harris. Rosemary enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren and going to their sporting events. She also enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. She loved hosting family gatherings and making big meals for the holidays and the weekly Sunday...

Jan 19, 2025

Charles Clifford Winkle, Sr., 84, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday January 19, 2025 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was retired from Terre Haute Malleable. Charles was born October 5, 1940 in Terre Haute to Delbert and Adda (Akers) Winkle. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rose (Snow) Winkle; daughter, Barbara Stephens; sons, Charles Winkle, Jr., and...

Jan 14, 2025

Wanda M. Sanders of Terre Haute passed away on January 14, 2025. She was born October 17, 1940 in Beaumont, Texas to Sadie and William Martin. Wanda is survived by her daughter Shannon [Devin] Theriot, son Martin Wayne, and two grandsons, Cameron and Grant Theriot. She is also survived by her husband of 60 years, Wayne. She was preceded...

Jan 11, 2025

Dilip Ambaji Shinde, 75, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2025.

Dilip was born April 21, 1949 in Mumbai, India to Ambaji and Manorama Shinde, growing up as the second youngest of six brothers. Upon studying and obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry at S.S. & L.S. Patkar...

Jan 11, 2025

Linda J. McIntosh, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday January 11, 2025 in Southwood Health Care. She was born November 14, 1936 in Knox County, Indiana to Joe and Helen (Reed) Welton. Linda is survived by her daughter, Susan Stroot (Chris); sons, Thomas Kotter (Penni) and Patrick Kotter (René); grandchildren, Patrick Jacob Kotter (Cassie), Joseph Cane Kotter, Lindsey...

Jan 10, 2025

Gerald "Frank" Franklin Harden II, 65, passed away January 10, 2025. He was born December 16, 1959 in Terre Haute to Gerald and Violet Harden. Frank liked hunting, fishing, and just being outdoors. He also enjoyed going to tractor pulls and pulling in those contests with "Big Blue." Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family and dogs....

Jan 8, 2025

Mary Ann Keller, 81, passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1943 in Terre Haute to Forrest and Anna Belle Jones. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Bible Holiness Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and finding new recipes to cook. Mary also loved traveling and fishing with her late husband and their...

Jan 6, 2025

Samual Albert Garner, 66, passed away January 6, 2025. Sam was born on April 13, 1958 in Terre Haute to Russell Benton Garner and Lou Ella Mae Garner. He was a man of many hats. From a diesel mechanic to a self certified part time seamstress, he could do it all. Sam spent his active days, when not at...

Jan 4, 2025

Carolyn Ruth Lunceford, wife of John Hyrum Lunceford, died 4 Jan 2025 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Carolyn was born 2 June 1942 in Norwood, Massachusetts, the   daughter of Alfred Charles Purchase and Beatrice Knight Watson.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Purchase family moved to New Hampshire in 1949. ...

Jan 3, 2025

Leathia Blanche Newman, 87, of Terre Haute passed away on January 3, 2025 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute, IN. She was the eldest child of four, born on April 27, 1937 in Fort Wayne, IN to Robert H. Newman and Elenor Loraine (Bolin) Newman.

Leathia grew up in Richmond, IN and graduated from Richmond High School....

Jan 3, 2025

Marie I. Scherr, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Friday January 3, 2025 in Signature Health Care. She retired from Standard Register. She was born June 12, 1929 in Yellow Hammer, Illinois to Theodore G. and Daisy (Bitner) Ratts. Marie is survived by her son, Sam Scherr (Carol); grandchildren, Cody Scherr, April Jeffries, Ashley Fink, and Steven Fink (sherry);...

Jan 1, 2025

Dr. James "Jim" William Pickrell, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home.  He was born July 16, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana to James Hoover Pickrell and Evelyn Besing Pickrell.  Jim graduated from Culver Military Academy.  He then graduated from the University of Evansville and I.U. Medical School.  Jim also attended Stanford University...

Dec 28, 2024

Vickie Louise Bowen, 51, passed away December 28, 2024. She was born August 17, 1973 in Terre Haute to Richard Bowen Sr. and Jane A. (Soules) Daugherty.

Vickie loved gambling and spending time with her granddaughter.

She is survived by her daughter Kyla Beard (Ashley Brenton), son Isaiah Beard, father of children Dramond Beard, boyfriend...

Dec 27, 2024

James "Jim" L. Baldwin, 57, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024.  He was born December 15, 1967 in Terre Haute to Kenneth Baldwin and Patricia Bays.  Jim was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting.  He also enjoyed going to the drag races and golfing.  Jim was a beloved husband, father, Pops, brother...

Dec 25, 2024

Stephen "Steve" L. Kimmell of Fairbanks made his homecoming to be with his Savior on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, at his home.

Steve was born on May 6, 1948, the son of Ord Arthur Kimmell and Elizabeth Loretta (Wilson) Kimmell. He married Marlene (Bohn) Kimmell November 7, 1969. Steve served in the Army for six years...

Dec 25, 2024

Donald Ray Roseberry, 82, passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1942 in Sullivan County, Indiana to Lexie and Geneva (Bennett) Roseberry. Donald loved old cars and was a member of the Shifters Car Club. He enjoyed watching western shows and going to yard sales and flea markets. Donald also attended the First Christian...

Dec 20, 2024

Florence W. Roehm of Farmersburg passed peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 31, 1938, to Julia and Con Wrin. Florence is survived by her husband, Paul Thomas "Tom" Roehm, children Terri (John) Hemminghouse, Beth (Jeff) Lewis, Amy (John) Ridge and Dan (Donna) Roehm. She is also survived by...

Dec 19, 2024

Aaron "Dub" Michael Winemiller passed away at home on December 19, 2024 due to complications from vasovagal syncope. Aaron was born to Michael Winemiller and Ginger Giordano on May 8, 1982 in Terre Haute. Aaron had one sibling, his older sister Shannon Winemiller. Aaron attended Terre Haute South high school followed by Indiana State University, where he earned a...

Dec 19, 2024

James Allen Cheesman, 81, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on December 19th in Terre Haute. Jim, as he was better known, was born to Howard and Thelma Cheesman on April 14, 1943.

Jim graduated from Casey High School, Casey, Illinois, with the class of 1962.

After graduation, he attended and completed a program in...