obituaries
Vera Xenia Murle
Jun 22, 2024
Vera Xenia Murle, 95, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 under the care of her grandson, Joseph, and the staff at VNA Hospice. She was born on August 7, 1928 in Center Point, IN to Roy and Florence Fogle.
The most important thing to Vera was Jesus and her Christian faith. She was extremely generous, thoughtful,...
Gerald "Jerry" Goldsworthy
Jun 21, 2024
Gerald Lee Goldsworthy, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Friday June 21, 2024 in his residence. Gerald, often referred to as Jerry, was born September 27, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to James and Rhoda (Pearson) Goldsworthy. He worked for United Airlines as a manager in the training and development center. He loved sports of all kinds, crossword puzzles, jigsaw...
Linda Sue (Hamelmann) Simmons
Jun 12, 2024
Linda Sue Simmons, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Witham Extended Care Unit. She worked at Terre Haute First National Bank from 1981 to 2010. She was born December 12, 1944 in Terre Haute, IN to Virgil and Virginia (Kunz) Hamelmann. Linda is survived by her daughter, Kelly Hosking (Brian); son Shannon Simmons (Desiree);...
Everett E. Engle
Jun 11, 2024
Everett Engle 89, of Terre Haute died June 11, 2024, at 1:15 AM. Everett was born four miles East of Farmersburg in a log cabin to the late Harley and Lorean (Baker) Engle. He graduated from Farmersburg High School in 1953.
He was a member of the Apostolic Church for many years. He was a member of...
Ashton James Sollars
Jun 8, 2024
Ashton James Sollars, 20, passed away June 8, 2024. He was born on September 19, 2003 to Charley Sollars and Elizabeth (Parrish) Caudell. He enjoyed working on cars, especially Mustangs and his Ford truck. He also loved pulling trucks, dirt drags, motorcycles, fishing, music, and women.
He is survived by his father Charley Sollars (Brittani), mother Elizabeth...
Janet E. (Stewart) Wesley
Jun 5, 2024
Janet E. Wesley, 86, of Pimento passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024 in Casey Healthcare Center. She retired in 1999 from Sears. Janet was born July 7, 1937 in Oaklandon, Indiana to Glen E. and Mary (Love) Stewart. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Wesley (San Dyer); sons, Bruce Wesley and Roger Wesley (Erica Pearson); brother, Byron Stewart...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...