obituaries


Sharon Lee (Voneute)  High

Sharon Lee (Voneute) High

Nov 6, 2024

Sharon Lee High, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday November 6, 2024 in her residence. Sharon spent many years as a cook and supervisor in various Vigo County Schools and Indiana State University. She was born June 1, 1940 in Terre Haute to Harry and Charlotte R (Yocum) VonEute. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna Sipes (Thomas);...

John Robert Grimes

John Robert Grimes

Nov 5, 2024

John Robert Grimes, 42, of Palestine, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  He was born July 21, 1982, in Sullivan, Indiana to Brian R. Grimes and Nancy E. Pirtle.  John Robert was a man who loved deeply and loved everyone he had ever met.  He was the life of the party.  Always trying to make the ones...

Barbara Sue (Morley)  Bryan

Barbara Sue (Morley) Bryan

Nov 2, 2024

Barbara Sue Bryan, 82, of Riley passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 in her residence surrounded by family. She was born November 14, 1941 in Taylor, Michigan to Leonard Ketsel and Ruby Evelyn (Eldridge) Morley. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of over 65 years, William C. "Bill" Bryan; daughter, Kylissa Miller (John); sons, Gordon Bryan (Polly) and...

Leighly Penrod

Leighly Penrod

Nov 1, 2024

Leighly Penrod, 71, of Terre Haute, formerly of Clinton, passed away on November 1, 2024. Born on August 4, 1953 in Clinton, IN to Leighly I. Penrod and Betty Penrod. Leighly is survived by his son Leighly George Arthur Penrod and Mindi Penrod of Houston, TX, two granddaughters Carolyn Penrod and Olivia Penrod of Houston, TX, two brothers Dan...

John L. Mahurin

John L. Mahurin

Oct 31, 2024

John L. Mahurin, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday October 31, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired Union Electrician with I.B.E.W. Local #725. John was born January 15, 1939 in Terre Haute to Harry Earl and Lucille Mahurin, He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Shelby (Strothcamp) Mahurin;...

Margaret "Sis" Ann Fuson

Margaret "Sis" Ann Fuson

Oct 31, 2024

Margaret A. Fuson "Sis", 82, of Terre Haute passed away passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2024, at 6:38 a.m. surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 28, 1942, to parents Paul E Burkhart and Virginia (Knight) Burkhart.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Tom Fuson,...

Bill W. Erwin

Bill W. Erwin

Oct 30, 2024

Bill W Erwin was born and raised in Riley, Indiana, and created a great life for himself in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on November 12, 1949, to Wayne Erwin and Donna Jo Robinson-Erwin, and passed away on October 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Jim and Edward Erwin. He is survived...

Larry Allen Gormong

Larry Allen Gormong

Oct 30, 2024

Larry Allen Gormong, 79, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  He was born February 18, 1945 in Terre Haute to Charles O. Gormong and Ruby M. Clouse Gormong. Larry was a lifelong believer in Christ and an active church member.  At an early age he was a talented musician and played...

Bonnie Lee Pepperworth

Bonnie Lee Pepperworth

Oct 28, 2024

Bonnie Lee Pepperworth, 78, Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born October 11, 1946 in Terre Haute, IN to Herbert and Wanita Williams. Bonnie was preceded in death by parents and her husband Larry Pepperworth whom she married on July 14, 1966.

She is survived by her sons,...

Lee Eugene Wentz

Lee Eugene Wentz

Oct 27, 2024

Lee Eugene Wentz, 85, of Bloomington, IN, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Lee was born January 24, 1939, in Linton, Indiana, the third and youngest son of Walter and Eva Marie (Jewell) Wentz, joining brothers Robert (Bob) and Ivan. He graduated from Farmersburg High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana...

Robin Ward Halberstadt

Robin Ward Halberstadt

Oct 27, 2024

Robin W. Halberstadt was born on August 16, 1953 to Ramona (Bohn) Halberstadt and Floyd Halberstadt. He lived around Fairbanks all his life. He was on his 46th year as a bus driver for the Northeast School Corporation. He was employed by the Sullivan-Vigo Rural Water Corporation mowing the lawn at the water tower. Robin liked to pick flowers...

Michael "Mike" Andrew Pastorius

Michael "Mike" Andrew Pastorius

Oct 27, 2024

Michael "Mike" Andrew Pastorius, 51, of Terre Haute passed away at his home on Sunday, October 27, 2024.  He was born October 19, 1973, in Tacoma, Washington to Danny Pastorius and Kim Haase Easton.  Mike was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed bow hunting deer.  He was a carpenter by trade but could fix anything.  Over the years he had...

Ruth Ann (Hicks)  Puckett

Ruth Ann (Hicks) Puckett

Oct 26, 2024

Ruth Ann Puckett, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday October 26, 2024 in her residence. She was born September 23, 1939 in Vigo County to Robert H. and Reggie Mae (Roberts) Hicks. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Summer Slankard (Mark); sons, Duane Huebner (Sandy), Paul Huebner (Peggy), Jim Huebner (Lesley), and Craig Huebner (Paula); step-daughters, Wendi Morgan...

Robert "Bob" M. Neal

Robert "Bob" M. Neal

Oct 25, 2024

Robert M. Neal (Bob), born on July 24, 1927 in Sullivan, IN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 25, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer. Bob, lovingly known as Papa, passed away peacefully with his family beside him. He was 97 years old. Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life...

Billy Leonard Wortman

Billy Leonard Wortman

Oct 21, 2024

Billy Leonard Wortman, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and in the tender embrace of his wife, Diana, on October 21, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Essie Mae (Costner) Wortman. Bill is survived by his wife Diana, whom he shared more than thirty-three years; a blended family, Denise (Andrew) Harvey, Lee...

Wilma Rose (Kisner)  Allen

Wilma Rose (Kisner) Allen

Oct 20, 2024

Wilma Rose Allen, 95, of Brazil and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Sunday October 20, 2024 in her residence. She worked for many years at the Holiday Inn. Wilma was born September 18, 1929 in Vigo County to Lawrence and Evertia (Simmrel) Kisner. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Ann Shadow and Nancy Rose Knight (Darel); son,...

Nancy Jean (Rhoden)  Beel

Nancy Jean (Rhoden) Beel

Oct 10, 2024

Nancy Jean Beel, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday October 10, 2024 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She spent many years working in Paitson Brothers Paint Department and she also worked for Farm Bureau Insurance. She was born December 13, 1946 in Terre Haute to Bernard O. and Emma Jean (Horn) Rhoden. Nancy is survived her daughter, Cassie...

Gail Ann Crossno

Gail Ann Crossno

Oct 8, 2024

Gail Ann (Gehring) Crossno, 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home. She was born on September 9, 1956 in Terre Haute to Robert and Eva Gehring. Gail married Randall Crossno on February 2, 1974. She enjoyed going to yard sales, and she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is...

Roberta R. (Drake)  Bays

Roberta R. (Drake) Bays

Oct 4, 2024

Roberta R. Bays, 87, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 4, 2024 in her residence. She was born August 21, 1937 in Terre Haute to William Earl and Ruth Francis (Gilbert) Drake. Roberta is survived by her daughters, Dianna McGranahan, Darla Bays, Cheryl Bays Arnett, and Carolyn Rader (James); sons, David Bradbury (Delana), Gary Bays (Jennifer), and Wayne...

Therese "Terry" Lynn Miller

Therese "Terry" Lynn Miller

Oct 2, 2024

Therese Lynn "Terry" Miller, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born August 7, 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Pierre and Coloma Jean (Gibbons) Miller. Terry is survived by her sister, Laura Garrett; brother, William Miller; guardian, Anna Conwell (Dave); many nieces, nephews, and an abundant amount of friends....