obituaries


Howard Allen Smith, Jr.

Howard Allen Smith, Jr.

Jul 31, 2024

Howard Allan Smith, Jr., 61, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at home surrounded by family, after his four-year courageous battle with Melanoma.  He was born November 11, 1962, in Terre Haute to Howard A. Smith, Sr. and Sharon Faye Owen Smith. Howard was a 1981 graduate of Terre Haute South and earned an associates degree...

Wanda Lou Emory

Wanda Lou Emory

Jul 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Wanda Lou Emory, passed  peacefully on the 31st of July 2024 at The Gibson Family Hospice Center at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Indiana. At 87 years old, She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, aunt, grandparent and friend who will be deeply missed by all.

Born on the...

Nancy (Demarco)  Szymanski

Nancy (Demarco) Szymanski

Jul 30, 2024

Nancy Szymanski, 81, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday July 30, 2024 in Union Hospital. She was born June 11, 1943 in Winchester, Massachusetts to Anthony and Wilfreda (Farnell) DeMarco. Nancy is survived by her husband, Walter Szymanski; daughters, Sandra Voeller (Mark) and Arlene Souza (Ben); sister, Arlene Dambrosio; grandchildren, Jonathan Clegg, Matthew Clegg, and Justin Pelletier; great-grandchildren, JJ...

Sheryl A. (Allen)  Baker

Sheryl A. (Allen) Baker

Jul 29, 2024

Sheryl A. Baker, 75, of Farmersburg went to be with her Lord and Savior and reunited with her beloved children, parents, and brother on Monday July 29, 2024. She was born March 27, 1949 in Sullivan, Indiana to Donald Keith and Betty (Wilson) Allen. Sheryl is survived by her grandchildren, Olivia Kimanzi and Josè "Alex" Colohua; great-grandchildren, Jahari Mayes,...

Peggy Joe Wycoff

Peggy Joe Wycoff

Jul 26, 2024

Peggy Joe Wycoff, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.  She was born February 28, 1943, in Terre Haute to Leo Price and Edith Osborn Price.  Peggy enjoyed birdwatching and crossword puzzles.  She adored dogs and puppies.  Spending time with her beloved husband, Ernie, and the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her so much...

Diane Patricia Rudisel

Diane Patricia Rudisel

Jul 25, 2024

Diane Patricia (Blake) Rudisel, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY to Robert Blake and Gwendolyn (Magee) Blake. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, and genealogy. She also loved her cats and going to yardsales.

She is survived by her children Christine Bousman (Jim), Cheryl Kolb, Dayna...

Laverne "Vern" Harvey Knock

Laverne "Vern" Harvey Knock

Jul 20, 2024

Laverne Harvey Knock (Vern), 90, of Terre Haute, IN passed away on July 20th, 2024.  Born February 20th, 1934 in Millersburg, IA, Vern was the first son to Clarence and Opal Knock.

Vern grew up on a farm in Iowa then followed his love for Aviation in the Airforce where he earned his pilot's license. He attended...

Susan Lynn Bennett

Susan Lynn Bennett

Jul 20, 2024

Our sister, Susan Lynn Bennett passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2024.  She was born February 8, 1957, in Terre Haute to Betty (Cuffle) Brenton and Dale Bennett.  She was preceded in death by both of her parents and grandparents, the Reverend Beldon Brenton and Cecil Brock both of Seelyville, her brothers Patrick Bennett and Darryl Dean.  Sue is...

Kiva Sue (Anderson)  Jones

Kiva Sue (Anderson) Jones

Jul 19, 2024

Professional career wife, exemplary mother and selfless individual, Kiva Sue Jones (65), started her new adventure July 19th, 2024. Her calling, although not voluntary, will be her greatest endeavor to date. Our suspicion is she's God's new chef.

Kiva was the first born of James Frank Anderson and Roberta Anderson (Teague) of Owensboro, Kentucky, and big sister...

Agnes "Francine" Watts

Agnes "Francine" Watts

Jul 18, 2024

Agnes Francine Watts, 97, of Farmersburg, IN passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

She was born on May 15, 1927 in Sullivan County, IN to Denver Drake and Lula Pound Drake.  Francine grew up near Fairbanks, IN and graduated from Fairbanks High School in 1945.  She then attended and...

Richard E. Booe

Richard E. Booe

Jul 17, 2024

Richard E. Booe, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday July 17, 2024, in his residence. Richard was owner of R. Booe & Sons Hardwoods. He was born July 11, 1953, in Brazil, Indiana to Marvin Dean Booe, Sr. and Virginia F. (Barrett) Booe. Richard is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Nees) Booe; daughter, Katrina Kelsheimer (Brad); sons, Matthew...

Paul David Brewer

Paul David Brewer

Jul 14, 2024

On Sunday July 14th,2024 Paul David Brewer, loving husband and father of three passed away at the age of 79 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born October 1, 1944 to Hannah Marie (Porter) and George Elmer Aaron Brewer He married his wife Jacqueline Denise Brewer (Campbell) September 20, 1968, who preceded him in death. Paul was a ...

Georgia M. (Scales)  Hutchison

Georgia M. (Scales) Hutchison

Jul 10, 2024

Georgia M. Hutchison, 92, passed away on July 10, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 30, 1931 in Antioch, IN to John Homer Scales and Bessie Bell (Miller) Scales. Georgia married Donald Hutchison on April 27, 1949. For many years, she worked as a lab technician at Pfizer. Georgia was an active member of First...

Michael D. Delana

Michael D. Delana

Jul 9, 2024

Michael Dale DeLana, 76, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully Tuesday July 9, 2024. He was retired from Bemis Company after 35 years. Michael was born August 20, 1947 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Ray and Mary DeLana. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia DeLana, daughters Melissa Frazier (Troy) and Michele McKay (Michael), six grandchildren,...

Betty Allen (Wilson)  Pullum

Betty Allen (Wilson) Pullum

Jul 8, 2024

Betty Allen Pullum, 97, of Farmersburg passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday July 8, 2024 in her residence. She retired in 1984 from Silverstein Bros. Furniture. Betty was born July 6, 1927 in Fairbanks, Indiana to Cecil and Kiva Mae (Pittman) Wilson. She is survived by her daughters, Sheryl Baker and Debra McCammon; bonus children, Dan, Mary Jo,...

Charles "Chuck" E. Nichols

Charles "Chuck" E. Nichols

Jul 6, 2024

Charles "Chuck" E. Nichols, Jr., 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home.  He was born March 7, 1947, in Terre Haute to Charles E. Nichols, Sr. and Esther Romine Nichols.  Chuck retired from the Terre Haute Fire Department after more than 20 years of service.  He served as Chief Investigator and was...

Tyler William Wilson

Tyler William Wilson

Jul 4, 2024

Tyler William Wilson, 17, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  He was the beloved son of Rhonda Williams Wilson and Kevin L. Wilson. Born on September 30, 2006, in Terre Haute. Tyler was a student at Terre Haute South High School who loved music, art, his friends and family.

He is survived by...

Jack A. Deckard, Sr.

Jack A. Deckard, Sr.

Jul 2, 2024

Jack A. Deckard, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home.  He was born April 27, 1943, in Terre Haute to Kenneth Jenkins and Gertrude Jenkins (Hay). Jack enjoyed reading, fishing, and working in his yard.  Jack had a heart of gold and was always there to help those in need.  He was...

Christopher Allen Burk

Christopher Allen Burk

Jun 30, 2024

Christopher Allen Burk, faithful husband, son, brother and uncle, left the world on Sunday, June 30, 2024, with his family by his side. For someone to leave us so young, our greatest comfort is knowing how loved Chris was during his 33 years.

Chris was born on December 1, 1990, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Tony and...

Barbara J. (Payne)  Agan

Barbara J. (Payne) Agan

Jun 24, 2024

Barbara J. (Payne) Agan, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Charity Payne, a sister Sharon Payne, grandparents Pearl and Sylvia Lucas and Ellery and Christina Hayden; husband Robert Agan, and children Steven, Pamela, John Agan.

She is survived by her sister Janet Morrow...