obituaries

Jun 8, 2023

James "Dog" Ellis Young, 61, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday June 8, 2023. He was born June 18, 1961 in Terre Haute to Earl and Lois Young. James is survived by his wife of 27 years Beverly Muncie, his daughter Shauna Reynolds (Justin), grandchildren Nicole Duke, Aiden Reynolds, Beverly Reynolds and Connor Reynolds. Great grandchild Dominic James...

Jun 7, 2023

Harold "Bud" Lee Morgan, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.  He was born August 24, 1943, in Terre Haute to Harold Morgan and Muriel Conover Morgan.  Bud proudly served his country in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran.  He was an active member of the American Legion and the VFW post...

May 23, 2023

Donald E. Deal, 78, passed away May 23, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1944 in Canton, IL to Raynes and Thelma Deal. He married Julia (Kester) Deal on May 29, 1962. He is survived by his wife, children Brian Deal and Angie Robinson (Rob); grandchildren, Robert Scott Robinson, Elizabeth Ann Robinson, and Evan Tyler Deal; step-grandchildren, Becky...

May 17, 2023

Wade "Bill" William Winston, 63, passed away on May 17th, 2023 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on October 1st, 1959, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Harrison Renner Winston and Elsie Ruth Miller-Winston. He is survived by his brothers Robin (Kathy), Harry, and Renner (Carol) Winston; children Trevor (Leah), Renner (Miranda), and Annie Winston; grandchildren Isaac and Grant Winston....

May 17, 2023

Linda Purcell, 81, passed away May 17, 2023. She was born November 30, 1941, to Leon and Belva Purcell of Terre Haute, IN. She was a retired Vigo County School teacher with 36 years of service.

Linda is survived by cousin Kathy McClelland; special relatives, Bob Heien, Mike and Connie Heien, Missy and David Basan, Mark Heien,...

May 15, 2023

Kenneth L. Nevins, 41, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.  He was born June 29, 1981 in Sullivan, Indiana to James Nevins and Lorena McGranahan Nevins.  Kenny loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed deer hunting, watching wrestling, and going mushroom hunting.

He is survived by his mother Lorena Nevins, brothers Lee Nevins (Veronica) and...

May 12, 2023

Zola Menk nee Gosnell was born on Dec. 11th, 1928, in Newton, IL to Roscoe Gosnell and his wife Grace Gosnell nee Nichols. One of twelve children, Zola spent her entire life in the Wabash Valley. After marrying Loren Menk of Grandview, IL in 1946 the couple settled in Paris, IL, where they had two daughters, Linda and Diana....

May 10, 2023

Barbara Jane Goldsworthy, 89, of Terre Haute and formerly of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  She was born December 31, 1933, in Berwyn, Illinois to Ora Riley and Edith Pearl Rush Riley.  Barbara was an avid reader and worked as a librarian.  She enjoyed Bible studies, movie nights, and book club.  Most of all...

May 9, 2023

Jesse E. Cantrell, 70, of Prairieton passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.  He was born March 24, 1953 to Noah Cantrell and Linda Poer Cantrell.  Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He was an avid New York Yankees fan, loved to go fishing, and was a member of the...

May 4, 2023

Robert E. "Bob" Hughes, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday May 4, 2023 in his residence. He was retired after 52 ½ years in the furnace service, working for both J.G. Services and Paitson Bros.. Bob was born June 28, 1940 in Terre Haute to Ralph and Nellie (Akers) Hughes. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Hughes...

May 3, 2023

Doyne E. Borders passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 30, 1952 in Clinton Indiana to Daryl and Naomi (Norman) Borders. He was married to Laura Borders. He is survived by his wife, Laura Borders, children, Eric Borders and Sherri Borders; grandchildren, JakkiLynn Stevens, Sheldon Borders, and...

May 3, 2023

Montana Rose Ellinger, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023 in Regional Hospital. She was born January 3, 1938 in Kankakee, Illinois to Mattie and Martha (King) Cardin. She is survived by daughters, Tammie Garland (Jimmie), Pam Pirtle (Robert), and Tena Kennedy (Bill); son, Buddy Ellinger (Amy Hann); sisters, Pat Neff and Elvie Green; brothers, Gill...

Apr 30, 2023

Richard Patrick Jones (Rick), age 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on April 30, 2023, after battling a long-term illness.  Rick was born March 11, 1958, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to First Sgt. Robert and Margaret (Sparks) Jones of Terre Haute.  He was a graduate of Terre Haute South class of 1976 and enlisted in the United States...

Apr 30, 2023

James "Jim" Marvin Nichols, 81, or Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 31, 1942, in Vigo County, the only child of Gilbert Nichols and Ruth Adams Nichols.  Jim graduated from Gerstmeyer Tech High School.  He went to refrigeration school in Detroit and owned a trucking business. Jim retired from...

Apr 27, 2023

Francine C. Cottom, 72, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday April 27, 2023 in Cobblestone Crossing. She was born January 6, 1951 in Covina, California to Robert and Ivera (Rojas) Loya. Francine is survived by her husband, Charles Cottom; daughter, Maria; son, Paul (Clara); sisters, Rachel, Rebecca "Becky" and Ruth "Ruthie"; grandchildren, Raelynn, Raquel, Rina, Rejoice, Eyan, Ryan, Alexandria,...

Apr 27, 2023

Luanne Myers Neff Swanson, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, with her beloved husband at her side, after a long battle with Interstitial Lung Disease.  She was born November 22, 1946, in Terre Haute to Charles Edward Myers, Sr. and Rosemary (Burgan) Myers.

She is survived by her husband, Robert V. Swanson,...

Apr 26, 2023

Sharon K. Heien, 77, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  She was born August 19, 1945, in Terre Haute to Bernard Myles and Virginia Eller Myles.  Sharon was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was the type of person everyone wanted as a friend, and she never met a...

Apr 25, 2023

Dr. David Michael Waterman, 49, of Charlestown, IN died on April 25, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.  David was born on September 3, 1973 to Robert C. Waterman and Kathleen A. (Powell) Waterman of Charlestown.

He graduated from Charlestown High School (1991) and continued his education at Purdue University...

Apr 25, 2023

Cora Mae Moseman, 67, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.  She was born April 19, 1956, in Clay City to Renous Dalton and Myrtle Higar Dalton.  Cora loved to travel.  She and Ronnie traveled the United States in their motorhome.  Cora loved to drive and enjoy the scenery.  She enjoyed caring for her sunflowers and she...

Apr 22, 2023

Mary Jean Bailey DeMarr, retired Professor of English and Women's Studies at Indiana State University, passed away on Saturday, April 22, at Westminster Village.  She was born to William Fleming Bailey and Laura Shauman Bailey on September 20, 1932, in Champaign, IL.

She graduated from Jacksonville, IL, High School and earned her BA in English from Lawrence...