obituaries


Ricky L Stark

Ricky L Stark

Jun 4, 2024

Ricky Lee Stark, 70, passed away June 4, 2024. He was born March 16, 1954 in Clinton, IN to Olen Stark and Sciota (Shannon) Stark. He was a foundry worker for many years.

He is survived by his sons Michael Stark and Sam Stark, sisters Betty Lynch, Marie Wilson, and Linda Poltrock; six grandsons, one granddaughter, and...

Marilyn Joan Fortune

Marilyn Joan Fortune

Jun 3, 2024

Marilyn Joan Fortune, 90, passed away on June 3, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1934 in Terre Haute to Bernie Ensminger and Dessie (Harris) Ensminger. She retired from Union Hospital as an LPN. She enjoyed cross stitch. She also liked to do woodworking and painted those pieces with her husband.

She was survived by her...

Dorene Pauline Cooper

Dorene Pauline Cooper

Jun 2, 2024

Dorene Pauline Cooper, 85, of Universal passed away Sunday June 2, 2024. She was born January 25, 1939 in Terre Haute. Dorene is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Virgil Dean Cooper; daughter, Lora McKinney (Jason); sisters, Carolyn Myers (Fred) and Donna Boatman; grandchildren, Briana Shull (Adam), Jacob Lindsey, Steven Simpson, and Shannon Ling (Brandon); great-grandson, Lawson...

Michael "Mike" Freeman Nussel

Michael "Mike" Freeman Nussel

Jun 1, 2024

Michael Freeman Nussel, 77, born on June 15, 1946, to Edward and Goldyl Freeman Nussel, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 with family by his side. Mike attended Glenn Schools and graduated from Cory High School. He played high school basketball and even as a young boy, always had a love for farming. Throughout childhood, Mike helped his...

David V. Furr

David V. Furr

May 31, 2024

David Vernon Furr, 61, of Terre Haute passed away at his residence on Friday, May 31, 2024.  He was born January 27, 1963, in Terre Haute to Terry Furr and Kathryn Newport Furr.

David is survived by his daughter Jocelyn Furr of Aurora, Colorado, sister Debra Plastrik (Peter) of Hansville, Washington and their children David Plastrik (Gabrielle)...

Anne M. (Suter)  Randolph

Anne M. (Suter) Randolph

May 31, 2024

Anne M. Randolph (Suter), 91, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in her room at Harrison's Crossing Health Campus surrounded by family.

Anne was born on December 11, 1932, to Arlen and Carrie Suter in Jett, Kentucky.  She married Carl L. Randolph on March 13, 1953, and had two sons: Barry and Jeff.  Anne owned and...

Janice Sue Harris

Janice Sue Harris

May 28, 2024

Janice Sue (Klass) Harris, 82, passed away on May 28, 2024. She was born on January 14, 1942 in Brazil to Cleotis Klass and Martha (Fouts) Klass. Janice married Ron Harris on June 4, 1961. They celebrated 62 years of marriage before Ron died in November 2023.  They were inseparable and made great memories while traveling and enjoying nature....

William "Bill" Edward Nicoson Ii

William "Bill" Edward Nicoson Ii

May 27, 2024

William "Bill" Edward Nicoson II was born February 26,1947 in Terre Haute, IN to William "Ted" and Norma Nicoson, and he passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 27, 2024.

Bill was a retired IBEW Local 725 electrician and farmer. He was the Chief of Linton Twp. Fire Dept, dedicating over 50 years to...

Doris Jean (Maurer)  Knight

Doris Jean (Maurer) Knight

May 25, 2024

Doris Jean (Maurer) Knight, 96, passed away May 25, 2024. She was born February 26, 1928 in Prairieton to Fred Maurer and Daisy (Hayworth) Maurer.

She is survived by her sons Robert Knight (Kim) of Clarksville, TN, Darrel Knight (Nancy) of Terre Haute, Fred Knight of Florida, and Randy Knight of Terre Haute; daughters Katherine Kinney and...

Clifford "Cliff" Leon Vancamp

Clifford "Cliff" Leon Vancamp

May 24, 2024

Clifford "Cliff" Leon VanCamp, 87, passed away on May 24, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Oren VanCamp and Mabel (Cantrell) VanCamp, and he married Donna (Wiley) VanCamp. Cliff drove a bus for 50 years, and he farmed for over 30 years in Morgantown, IN. He also liked to walk and play with...

David Edward Lindsay

David Edward Lindsay

May 24, 2024

David E. Lindsay passed away on May 24, 2024. He was born in Terre Haute to Gerald Lindsay and Violet (Armacost) Lindsay. David loved his dogs and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by his mother, brother Stephen Lindsay, and nieces Brianne Hernandez and Brooke Herman. He is preceded in death by his father and sister...

Susan Mary Berta

Susan Mary Berta

May 22, 2024

Susan Mary Berta, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2024 at her residence. Dr. Susan Berta was a professor at Indiana State University, Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, and retired in 2021.

She started her career at ISU in 1986 and was the department chairperson from 2002-2009.  She was also the Interim Coordinator of...

Lewis Noah Brackall

Lewis Noah Brackall

May 21, 2024

Lewis Noah Brackall, 71, passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1953 in Terre Haute to Billy J. Brackall and Thelma (Froschauer) Brackall. He married Linda (Anderson) Brackall on August 2, 1975. He retired from the Vigo County School Corporation after 36 years of being an art and physical education teacher, and he also...

William "Mike" Michael Dowell

William "Mike" Michael Dowell

May 21, 2024

William Michael Dowell, or "Mike" as he was known to friends and family, lifelong resident of Terre Haute, passed away at the age of 64 on Tuesday May 21, 2024. Mike was born September 30th 1959, and grew up in the Terre Town neighborhood of Terre Haute, IN. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a 1977 graduate...

Peggy Lee (Ferguson)  Conwell

Peggy Lee (Ferguson) Conwell

May 15, 2024

Peggy Lee Conwell passed away May 15th, 2024 . She was born May 18, 1942 to Conrad and Stella (Haynes) Ferguson in Linton, Indiana. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, but most of all, the kindest friend to all. She leaves behind a son, Michael Conwell, to join his loving wife Cheryl Conwell in heaven...

Marjory Jean Eyster

Marjory Jean Eyster

May 13, 2024

Jean Eyster passed away peacefully on May 13th in the company of her daughter, Judy Wycoff, and her husband Charles; son Brent Eyster and his wife Sue. After a brief illness, she was surrounded in her final days by her grandson Jonathan Wycoff and his wife Donna, her granddaughter Sara Wycoff McCauley and her husband Matt, and four wonderful...

Stanley "Stan" James Petty

Stanley "Stan" James Petty

May 13, 2024

Stanley James Petty of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on the morning of May 13, 2024. He was born in Heyworth, IL, on February 25, 1944. His passing was preceded by both parents, James and Elaine Petty and his wife Mary Jean Petty. He is survived by a sister Rita Gibson of Normal, IL, son Britt Petty wife Lori,...

Phyllis Clarine Wright

Phyllis Clarine Wright

May 12, 2024

Phyllis Clarine (Johnson) Wright, 88, of Terre Haute and formerly of Fairbanks, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  She was born September 20, 1935, at home in Fairbanks to Clair L. Johnson and Mary M. (Harris) Johnson.

Phyllis is survived by three daughters, Julie Dix of Brazil, Lisa Vire (Tim) of Jasonville, and Michele Wright...

Charles Frederick "Fred" Sankey

Charles Frederick "Fred" Sankey

May 3, 2024

Charles Frederick "Fred" Sankey, 76, of Pimento passed away Friday May 3, 2024 in Indianapolis. Fred worked as IT Manager at Commercial Solvents then after they closed he opened and ran CFS Computers since 1989. He was born January 29, 1948 in Terre Haute to George Frederick and Chloras Gretna (Pipher) Sankey. Fred is survived by his wife of...

Connie Sue Hubenthal Williams Smith

Connie Sue Hubenthal Williams Smith

May 3, 2024

Connie Sue Hubenthal Williams Smith, age 73, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at 8:29 p.m. in her residence. She was born August 29, 1950, in Lucerne, Indiana. Connie is the daughter of the late Frank M. and Helen J. (Whitcomb) Hubenthal.

Connie retired as a Home Health Aide of 33 plus years....