obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

James Edward Patton 89, of Terre Haute, IN passed away November 3, 2023 at 8:41 pm at home peacefully with his wife and 3 girls by his side. He was born in Terre Haute on August 1, 1934. He was the son of Cecil Raymond and Tabitha Stuffel Patton. Jim graduated from Wiley HS and Indiana State University. He...

Nov 2, 2023

David F. "Dave" Phelps, 74. Of Prairieton, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on the evening of November 2, 2023 while serving with the Prairieton Fire Department. Dave was born on January 24, 1949 to William and Geneva Phelps. He married Mickey (Acklin) Phelps on September 5, 1970. Dave was an active member of the Prairieton Fire Department for 59 years....

Nov 1, 2023

In Loving Memory

Rex Jones was born October 26, 1951, in Greencastle, Indiana, to Estel and Ann Jones. He passed away peacefully at his home in Terre Haute on November 1, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 72 years old.

Rex's life was defined by unwavering faith in Christ and love for his...

Oct 28, 2023

Steven Elmer Chichester, 65, of Terre Haute Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2023.

Steven Chichester, known as "Chi" or "Chico" to everyone outside of his family and Steve within the family, was born on January 21, 1958, in Warsaw, New York. His parents were John and Cecilia Chichester. Steve graduated from York High School in 1975...

Oct 27, 2023

Josiah Samuel Wilkin, 20, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly Friday October 27, 2023 in Union Hospital. He was a student at Indiana State University, pursuing a degree in Digital Film and Media. Josiah was born September 4, 2003 in Evansville, Indiana to Chad and LaDonna (Toler) Wilkin. He is survived by his loving parents; sister, Jocelyn Wilkin; brother,...

Oct 22, 2023

William "Bill" J. Oeding, 94, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  He was born July 12, 1929, in Terre Haute to Albert Oeding and Margaret Bosler Oeding.  Bill retired from the Terre Haute Fire Department and Sears Department Store.  He was a member at St. Joseph Catholic Church and more recently St. Bendict Catholic Church. ...

Oct 21, 2023

Robert P. Akers, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care at Union Hospital. Bob was born January 11, 1931 in Vigo County to Farnest Lee Akers Sr and Idanna Mae Price Akers. A lifelong resident of Terre Haute, Bob graduated from Honey Creek High School and went into the...

Oct 18, 2023

Carly Mae Zurcher, 43, passed away on October 18, 2023. She was born on September 5, 1980 in Washington, IN to James Grove Jr. and Betty Jeffers. She worked as a Fraud Analyst for First Financial Bank for many years. Carly loved horror movies, however, her favorite movie was The Wizard of Oz.  She enjoyed going to different historical...

Oct 17, 2023

David Charles Smith, 80, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and formerly of Terre Haute and Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born August 7, 1943, to David Bernard Smith and Donna Pauline Smith.  David was a lifetime member of St. Margaret Mary Church.  He graduated from Ivy Tech with...

Oct 15, 2023

On October 15, 2023, Heaven gained another Angel.  Don Gaskins was born January 2, 1948, to Harry "Sonny" Gaskins and Shirley Mae Dennis.  He was born in his grandmother's house as the snow was too deep to get to the hospital. Dr. O'Dell came to them to deliver him.

Don went to Farmersburg School, then graduated from...

Oct 14, 2023

James L. Wadsworth, 75, of Linton passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, Indiana.  Jim was born September15, 1948 to Victor "Bill" and Vera (Richardson) Wadsworth.  Jim married Marla (Britton)Wadsworth on September 22, 1984.

He was a United States Army veteran having served in Viet Nam.  Jim graduated from Vincennes University...

Oct 14, 2023

Aaron Scott Corby, 42, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  He was born May 2, 1981, in Terre Haute to Jim Corby and Rhonda Scott Corby.  Aaron was a very free spirit.  He played football during high school and was an avid sports fan.  You could always find him rooting for his favorite football team...

Oct 14, 2023

Harold G. Cox, Jr., Ph.D., 88, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday October 14, 2023 in Cobblestone Crossing Healthcare. He was a Sociology Professor at Indiana State university from 1965-2000 and Sociology Department Chairman for 25 years. Prior to coming to ISU he taught for four years in Danville, Illinois. He was born  October 7, 1935 in Danville, Illinois...

Oct 13, 2023

Dixie J. Blackwell, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 13, 2023. She was born September 2, 1943 in Terre Haute to Roy Leon and Mary Ruth (Huffman) Evans. Dixie is survived by her daughter, Christina Pell and her husband Nick; son, James Quinlan and his wife Jackie; brother, Michael Evans and his wife Joan and grandchildren, Quinlan...

Oct 12, 2023

Shirley Ruth Soughers passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Joseph Henning and Gertrude Hunt Henning.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at DeBaun Springhill Chapel from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Service will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Bennett officiating. Burial...

Oct 9, 2023

Virginia Rose Russell, 87, passed away October 9, 2023. She was born on April 14, 1936 in Clark Center, IL to William Gilbert and Dorothy (Clouse) Gilbert. Virginia was married to Austin Russell on December 12, 1952. She owned Porcelain Playmates and made each doll by hand.

She is survived by sons Dusty Russell and Todd Russell,...

Oct 9, 2023

Karen Elaine Eldridge, 80, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28, 1942 in Sullivan to Richard Lucas and Melissa (Watson) Lucas. Karen married Harold "Randy" Eldridge on January 29, 1961.

Karen was a 1960 graduate of North Central High School. She was a member of the Farmersburg...

Oct 4, 2023

Kathryn "Kathy" Ann (Brown) Modesitt, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2023. She was born in Terre Haute on August 8, 1955. She was the oldest child of John Lawrence Brown and Peggy Lou Anderson Brown, both of Terre Haute, Indiana, and they preceded her in death. Kathy married Richard Wayne Modesitt...

Oct 2, 2023

Catherine M. "Kit" Shane, formerly of Farmersburg, Indiana was called to her heavenly home on October 2, 2023, at the age of 98. Born on June 19, 1925, to Stephen and Celia (Parker) McCarty, she grew up in Newlight, LA.  Kit attended college in Albuquerque, NM, where she met the love of her life, Air Force 2nd Lieutenant John...

Oct 1, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Giordano, Jr., 81, passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2023, peacefully in his sleep.

Tony was born in Danbury, CT, to Jean Sherbo Giordano and Anthony Giordano from Bridgeport, CT. He previously worked at Sea Towers in St. Petersburg, FL before moving to Indiana. He retired from Wal-Mart after 10 years. Tony spent many hours with...