obituaries
Donna Faye Childs
Nov 18, 2023
Donna Faye Childs, 88, of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Springfield, Il and Terre Haute, IN passed away Saturday November 18, 2023 in Sun City West, AZ. She was born June 19, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN to Herbert and Aubrey (Stoneburner) Williams. Donna is survived by her sons, Gary Roach, Stephen Roach and Alan Roach; step-son, Chuck...
Carole Ann Pulliam
Nov 18, 2023
Carole Ann Pulliam, 85, formerly of Terre Haute and currently of Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born December 15, 1937, in Granite City, Illinois to William M. Haynes and Gladys F. Gilleland Haynes. Carole married the only man she ever loved, Daniel Pulliam, on December 27, 1959. Carole...
Ronnie "Ron" Gene Harris
Nov 17, 2023
Ronnie "Ron" Gene Harris, 83, passed away on November 17, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1940 in Worthington to Wilbur Harris and Willidean (Wright) Harris. Ron married Janice (Klass) Harris on June 4, 1961. They were inseparable and made great memories while traveling.
He started his barber career at Kincade's Meadow Center in July of...
Marsha Kay (Oxendine) Good
Nov 17, 2023
Marsha Kay Good, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born May 15, 1945, in Terre Haute to Robert Oxendine and Uldine Miller Oxendine. Marsha was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, dancing, and music. She loved to play bingo, go to casinos and travel. Marsha attended Prairieton Methodist Church....
Geraldine Louise Newman
Nov 16, 2023
Geraldine Louise Newman, 87, passed away November 16, 2023. She was born on November 5, 1936 in Terre Haute to Fred Weaver and Thelma (Grubb) Van Buren. She was married to Paul Newman for 65 years. For 16 years, she worked as a bookkeeper for Seaboard and Avco, and then retired as a homemaker. Geraldine loved to go shopping...
Max Eugene Helton Jr.
Nov 16, 2023
Max Eugene Helton Jr., 66, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on November 16, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1957 in Terre Haute, IN to Max E. Helton and Carol J. (Storm) Helton. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local 4 IN/KY for 48 years. He also owned and operated Apex Masonry...
Donald "Don" Ray Richmond
Nov 15, 2023
Donald "Don" Ray Richmond, 85, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born in Sullvan County on November 27, 1937, to Donald Bernard Richmond and Ruth May Thomas Richmond. Don was a 1956 graduate of Pimento High School in a class of fifteen. He proudly served his country for nine years in the Air...
Mary Elizabeth (Kruzan) Price
Nov 14, 2023
Riley, Indiana mourns the passing of another life-long pillar of the town. Mary Elizabeth Price, daughter of Horace (Lefty) Kruzan and Ruth, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
A dedicated piano player and instructor, Mary filled her community with love, laughter, and music. She played in her early years at Riley...
Lloyd Lee Ennen
Nov 10, 2023
Lloyd Lee Ennen, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his children. He was born October 22, 1933, in Vigo County to Enno Robert Ennen and Vera (Reising) Ennen. Lloyd retired from Peabody Coal in 1990.
Lloyd is survived by one son, David Ennen (Debra Jean),...
David Earl Zellers
Nov 10, 2023
David E. Zellers, 75, of Terre Haute, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 10, 2023, after battling Pancreatic cancer. He was born July 19, 1948, to Earle Dewayne Zelleres and Mary Belle Zellers. David was a 1966 graduate of Hymera High School, being the last person to graduate at the school.
He is...
Matthew Charles Murle
Nov 9, 2023
Matthew Charles Murle, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Springhill Village. He was born March 28, 1953, in Terre Haute to Bob Roy Murle and Vera Xenia Fogle Murle. He served his country in the United States Navy and retired from the military after several years. He loved music and going to concerts. He...
Brenda Sue (Thompson) Taylor
Nov 9, 2023
Brenda Sue Taylor(Thompson) 76 of Farmersburg passed away Thursday November 9, 2023 in Springfield Illinois.
She was born January 24, 1947 in Terre Haute Indiana to Claude Leon and Dorothy Lucille (Cutsinger)Thompson.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Allen "Shorty" Thompson and twin sister, Linda Lou Copeland.
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Janet L. (Allred) Johnson
Nov 8, 2023
Janet L. Johnson, 70, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully in her residence Wednesday November 8, 2023. She was born August 27, 1953 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to James and Helen (Bell) Allred. Janet is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jimmy Johnson; daughter, Leslie Chapman (Mark) of Evansville; son, Kenneth Ray (Maria) of St. Louis; sister, Joyce Johnson...
Carolyn "Jean" Liggett
Nov 7, 2023
Carolyn "Jean" Liggett, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born January 24, 1944, in Danville, Illinois to Charles Woodrow Davis and Helen Susie Allen Davis. Jean and her husband were avid bowlers. She was a teacher in Martinsville, Illilnois for many years. Jean enjoyed time with family and loved her dog, Benny....
James "Jim" William Tracy
Nov 7, 2023
James "Jim" William Tracy, 72, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was born July 18, 1951, in Mason County, Kentucky to Floyd Tracy and Nannie Wallingford Tracy. Jim served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing guitar, and loved to sing...
David Lee Welsh
Nov 6, 2023
David Lee Welsh, 69, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born January 14, 1954, in Terre Haute to Daniel Welsh and Rebecca Sons Welsh. Dave was a graduate of Terre Haute South and ran track during high school. He was an avid car enthusiast and owned a beautiful 1954 Chevy. Dave drag raced...
Juanita W. (Bretz) Baldridge
Nov 5, 2023
Juanita W. Baldridge, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday November 5, 2023 in Gibson Hospice Center. She was born March 16, 1932 in Fairland, Illinois to Adolph and Blanche (David) Bretz. She was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ. Juanita is survived by her daughter-in-law, Cheryl Baldridge; brothers, Paul Bretz and Charles Bretz; granddaughter Nita; and...
"Andy" James A. Vencel
Nov 4, 2023
"Andy" James A. Vencel, 62, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday November 4, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born January 14, 1961 in Terre Haute to Don Patrick and Annette E. (Ranum) Vencel. Andy is survived by his wife, Loretta (Wood) Vencel; parents, Don and Annette Vencel; daughter, Megan Cook (Kullen); son, Jacob Vencel...
Catherine L. (Snow) Miller
Nov 3, 2023
Catherine L. Miller, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Terre Haute on July 20, 1935, to James Noah Snow and Goldie (Creal) Snow. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1953 and then worked at Eastern Express trucking company, where she was secretary to...
Robert "Bobby" Ring
Nov 3, 2023
Robert "Bobby" J. Ring, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Friday November 3, 2023 in Southwood Healthcare Center. He worked for Terre Haute Malleable and Doxie Food. Bobby was born October 14, 1944 in Terre Haute to Robert V. and Bessie (Holdaway) Ring. He is survived by his sister, Rebecca "Becky" Cooprider; twin brother William "Bill" Ring (Nancy Miller)...