obituaries
Dr. Jacques Y. Delière
Feb 24, 2023
Dr. Jacques Yves Delière, 90, of Terre Haute passed away at Union Hospital on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born November 23, 1932 in Saint- Péray, Ardèche in France to Firmin Delière and Margurite Delière. Jacques came to the United States in 1964 to promote a French teaching method of language. He was offered a professor opportunity with...
Arthur W. Stadler
Feb 23, 2023
Arthur William Stadler, 78, of Brazil passed away February 23, 2023 at his home. He was born December 15, 1944 in West Terre Haute to Ralph Stadler and Lucille Stadler. Art was a well know barber for many years. He was a member of the Seelyville Christian Chapel.
Art is survived by his daughter Mary Ann Stadler,...
Gregg E. Baxter
Feb 22, 2023
Gregg Everton Baxter, 82 of Eugene, IN passed away at his home on February 22, 2023. He was born on December 13, 1940 to Robert E. Baxter and Ruth (Wright) Baxter. Gregg was united in marriage to Kristin Ann (Farley) Bell on July 8, 1978. Gregg graduated from Veedersburg High School in 1959. He was employed by Lauhoff, R.R.Donnely...
Cynthia Jane Rutledge
Feb 20, 2023
Cynthia Jane Rutledge, 67, of Terre Haute passed away on February 20, 2023. She was born February 11, 1956 in Terre Haute to Calvin O. Rutledge and Myrtle Girton Rutledge. Cindy spent many years participating at Happiness Bag where she was able to develop skills and enjoy activities. She especially loved the formal dances. Cindy was very close with...
Lorraine L. Jolliff
Feb 18, 2023
Lorraine Jolliff, 96, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born June 22, 1926 in Wayne County, Illinois to Jim Forth and Dollie (Carter) Forth. She married Dale L. Jolliff April 13, 1946.
Lorraine is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters, and two brothers. She is survived...
James "Jim" Richard Nevins
Feb 17, 2023
James Richard "Jim" Nevins, 93, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 in his residence. He was born May 4, 1929 in Terre Haute to William Lawrence and Hazel (Highsmith) Nevins. He retired from Hoosier Hand Pac. He is survived by his wife, Lorena (McGranahan) Nevins; sons, Lee Nevins (Veronica), Jack Nevins, and Kenneth Nevins; daughter, Judi...
Norabelle Reed
Feb 16, 2023
NoraBelle Reed, 96 of Terre Haute went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was born February 17, 1926 in Vigo County to Curtis Petty and Bonnie Reed Petty. NoraBelle graduated from ISU where she obtained her Master's specializing in Orff teaching method. She was a music teacher with the Vigo County School...
Ruby Claire Piety
Feb 14, 2023
Ruby Claire Piety, 96, of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She taught school for 25 years and raised four daughters with her husband, Robert C. Piety. She graduated from Asbury College where she met Bob. She earned her masters degree in education at ISU with a reading specialist certification. Ruby taught English in three Vigo...
Diane L. Quilliam
Feb 13, 2023
Diana Lynn Quilliam, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born September 22, 1947 in Vigo County to Floyd Hauser and Hazel Shadow Hauser. Diana was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, enjoyed watching television, and loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by sons John...
Jack R. Swain
Feb 13, 2023
Born June 26, 1950 in Danville Illinois to Ermal Morris Swain and Juanita June Tislow Swain. Jack was a 1968 Graduate of Washington High School. He obtained his Associates Degree from Vincennes University in 1970, followed by this Bachelors Degree from Indiana state University in 1972. Jack was previously employed by Hulman & Co for 23 years and Ford...
Jack M Pirtle
Feb 13, 2023
Jack Melvin Pirtle, 92, of Farmersburg passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was born on July 24, 1930 in Sullivan to Melvin and Imogean (Fleming) Pirtle. Jack married Patricia Jane Kelly on August 22, 1951, and together they raised three sons, Mike, Bill, and Dave. Jack earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana State...
Estel Wayne Stewart
Feb 11, 2023
Estel Wayne Stewart, Sr., 73, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away shortly before midnight on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Harrison Crossing. Estel was born July 4, 1949, the son of Reverend John Lewis Stewart and Edna Pearl Stewart. He was married to Evangeline Ruth Stewart on August 2, 1968. They were married over 54 years and had four...
Janet R. Richey
Feb 11, 2023
Janet R. Richey, 87, of Terre Haute died February 11, 2023 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice. She was born March 3, 1935 to Arthur and Mary (Stone) Cooper in Greene County, Indiana. Janet was also a homemaker.
Preceding her in death was her husband, David E. Richey, her son James David Richey, and her sisters Patricia...
Mary Helen Hendrickson
Feb 10, 2023
Mary Helen Hendrickson, 78, of Waverly, Ohio, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.
She was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Terre Haute, to James (Bud) and Mary (Chisler) Staton. She worked for several years as a nurse's aid at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was a wonderful sister, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and great...
Helen J. Hall
Feb 7, 2023
Helen J. Hall, 70, of Indianapolis passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born September 11, 1952 in Terre Haute to William Evans and Betty Jean Fuller Higgins.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at DeBaun Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made to...
Alice M. (Kurtz) Phillips
Feb 4, 2023
Alice M. Phillips, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born April 29, 1925 in Terre Haute to Charles and Louise (Coleman) Kurtz. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Savio (Byron) and Margaret Page (Lester); son, Jim Phillips; grandchildren, Dawn Johnson and Charles Savio; great-grandchildren, Chris, Isabella, and McKenna...
John Emmons Iii
Feb 1, 2023
John Emmons III, 69, passed away on February 1, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on March 13, 1953 to John Emmons Jr. and Cora Sue Emmons in Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by both parents as well as his siblings Susan Butler and David Emmons. John is survived by his loving wife of 51...
Jayson Adam Spaulding
Jan 31, 2023
Jayson Adam Spaulding, 9, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was born August 18, 2013 in Terre Haute to Justin Spaulding and Ashley Clutteur Spaulding. Jayson was a 3rd-grade student at Hoosier Prairie Elementary. He loved playing video games, going to the park with Grandpa, and had nearly every Nerf gun ever made....
Sandeep Natvarbhai Patel
Jan 29, 2023
Our beloved Sandeep departed peacefully to Akshardham on the morning of January 29th, 2023. He lived a life filled with love, happiness and faith. Sandeep was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He is survived by wife Asha Patel, son Dhaiya (age 8) and daughter Dhyani (Age 5), parents Natvarbhai & Suryaben Patel, brother Mitul Patel and sister...
James J. Abrams
Jan 26, 2023
James Junior Abrams, 93, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was born February 25, 1929, in Sullivan County to James L. Abrams and Marjorie Thewlis Abrams. James worked for many years at Public Service, Doxsee Foods, and was the Supervisor of Custodians at Indiana State University. He retired from ISU after many years of...