obituaries
John E. Sappington, Sr.
Dec 18, 2022
John E. Sappington, Sr of Terre Haute passed away December 18, 2022, in his home. He was born July 21, 1932, to Samuel V. and Helen Sappington also of Terre Haute. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Michelle Sappington, brothers, Arthur Sappington of Terre Haute and Samuel V. Sappington III of California and one sister Amy...
Winaford Rosemary (Francis) Behringer
Dec 18, 2022
Winaford Rosemary (Francis) Behringer passed away December 18th at age 88. She was born November 10th, 1934 to Mona Blanche (Douglas) Francis and Benjamin Samuel Francis in Terre Haute, IN. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack W. Behringer. They were married August 4th 1956 in Flint, Michigan. She is survived by her son George (Debby)Behringer...
Harold "Gene" Eugene Finley
Dec 17, 2022
Harold "Gene" Eugene Finley, 74, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born July 22, 1948 in Paris, Illinois to Harold W. Finley and Mary Rose Curran Finley. He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws (Orval and Lillie Wheeler). He is survived by his loving wife of 42 wonderful years, Bonnie...
Terrence "Terry" Leroy Morris
Dec 15, 2022
Terrence "Terry" Leroy Morris, 84, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in Plainfield, Indiana. He was born April 29, 1938 to Roy Morris and Ethelene Ring Morris. Terry was a member of the Church of Christ in Farmersburg. He enjoyed watching I.U. Basketball, going to yard sales, traveling and spending time with his family. Terry was a member...
Mable I. (Robinson) Mullen
Dec 14, 2022
Mable I. Mullen, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022 in Providence Healthcare. She was born September 14, 1927 in Wheatfield, Indiana to John and Grace (Westmoreland) Robinson. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Byrd (Aaron) and Catherine Mullen (Timothy); grandchildren, Heather Williams (Chip) and Aaron Mitchell Byrd (Tara) and great-grandchildren, Christian Byrd (Allysia), Abigail...
Dale L. Liggett
Dec 13, 2022
Dale L. Liggett, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday December 13, 2022 in Union Hospital. He was a retired 5th grade teacher in Martinsville, Illinois. Dale was born March 25, 1943 in Danville, Illinois to Layton and Ruth (Swaim) Liggett. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn "Jean" (Davis) Liggett; son, Scott Liggett and his wife Jo...
Mary "Pat" Louise Lasseter
Dec 12, 2022
It is hard to try and sum up the life of someone 87 years old. As we try, we ask you to please think of your own memories of her.
Pat Lasseter, loving known by her family and dear friends as Macha, fell asleep in death peacefully on December 12, 2022 with loved ones by her side....
Freeman "Brian" Miller
Dec 11, 2022
The love of my life, husband Freeman Brian Miller, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, December. 11, 2022, at home in Brazil, Indiana. Born in Jasonville, Indiana, on November 17th, 1949, Brian was preceded in death by his father, Freeman Eugene "Red" Miller, and his mother, Edith Loretta "Letty" Edmonson Miller. He is survived by the love...
Jason Wayne Gilbreath
Dec 10, 2022
Jason Wayne Gilbreath, 46, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday December 10, 2022 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born January 15, 1976 in Terre Haute to Kevin Eugene Gilbreath, Sr. and Peggy (Fleshner) Gilbreath. He is survived by his wife, Keegan (Cottrell) Gilbreath; son, Everett "EJ" Beard; mother, Peggy Talson, father, Kevin Gilbreath, Sr.; paternal grandfather, Gene...
Kay Skinner
Dec 7, 2022
Kay Skinner, 81, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday December 7, 2022 in IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was retired secretary for Hamilton Center. Kay was born January 25, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois to Velde A. and Frances H. (Miller) Layten. Kay is survived by her daughter, Kali Costner (Marvin); great-grandchildren, Iris and Dalilah Costner and her...
Shannon Lee Beeson-Pluta
Dec 2, 2022
Shannon Lee Beeson-Pluta, 48, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with Lupus. She was born April 21, 1974 in Terre Haute to John J. Beeson and Rebecca S. Glaser Arnold. Shannon was a Terre Haute South graduate. She was a day care teacher for...
Mary L. (Tarrh) Mohr
Dec 1, 2022
Mary L. Mohr, 94, passed away on December 1, 2022. She was born in Sullivan County on September 2, 1928 to Amos Tarrh and Maude DeBaun Tarrh. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Max Keegan and her second husband James Mohr; siblings Marion, Jerrold, Galen, Kalyd, Phillip, and Robert. She is survived by three generations...
Dorothy Louise (Hoblitzel) Madej
Dec 1, 2022
Dorothy L. Madej (nee Hoblitzel), age 76, of Gary, passed away December 1, 2022. She graduated from Wirt High School, Class of 1964. Dorothy worked as a time clerk for over 20 years at Nipsco. Upon retiring she attained a master gardening degree from IUN. She will be greatly missed. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband-Joseph A....
Michael Lee Johnson
Nov 29, 2022
Michael Lee Johnson, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022 in Indianapolis. He was a retired manager from Novelis. Michael was born October 6, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana to Rex Lambert and Dixie Lucille (Hungerford) Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Dale (Easley) Johnson; sons, Rob Johnson (Julie), Paul Johnson...
Mary V. Fields
Nov 26, 2022
Mary V. Fields, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, in her residence. She was employed at Canteen Food Services until she became a self-employed domestic housekeeper. Mary was born November 16, 1936, in Terre Haute to James and Gladys Hines.
She is survived by her children, Freddie Fields, Eddie Fields (Terri), Tonia Lynch,...
Ernest "Ernie" David Smith
Nov 24, 2022
Ernest (Ernie) David Smith, 89, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was the devoted husband of the late Patricia (Pat) Smith for 62 years. Born on November 23, 1933, in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was the son of Thomas and Mary (Scott) Smith.
A loving husband, father,...
Jacquelyn (Walker) Denehie
Nov 23, 2022
Jacquelyn Denehie, 79, passed November 23, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Betty Walker. Jacquelyn is survived by her daughter Stephanie Hendricks; grandsons Connor and Ian; granddaughter Delaney; sister Judy (Blaze); brother Pat (Grace); bonus children Debbie Denehie Hills (Jeff) Doug, Don, and Dee Ann Stewart, as well; as many nieces,...
William "Bill" L. Robertson
Nov 17, 2022
William "Bill" L. Robertson, 87, of West Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 with his family by his side. He was the first born to Walker and Vergene Robertson of Prairieton Township.
Bill was a 1952 graduate of Concannon High School and attended Purdue University. He was a dedicated farmer, still active in farming...
Rebecca Ann (Sons) Welsh
Nov 12, 2022
Rebecca Ann Welsh, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday November 12, 2022 in Cobblestone Crossings. She was born October 31, 1934 in Vigo County to Emery and Olive (Lowe) Sons. Rebecca is survived by her loving husband of 69 ½ years, Daniel Welsh; son, David Welsh; granddaughter, Stacey Welsh (Chris Pitts) and great-grandson, Daniel Pitts. She was preceded...
Harry Lee Schooley
Nov 9, 2022
Harry Lee Schooley, 91, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. He was born September 12, 1931, in Terre Haute to Glen Schooley and Zona Linton Schooley. Harry served his country in the United States Navy in the Korean War. He worked for the railroad in Wisconsin, retired from Anaconda after 25 years,...