obituaries

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...

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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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...