obituaries

Jan 1, 2023

Ada Ruth Short, 68, of Terre Haute passed away at her residence.  She was born January 8, 1954, in Terre Haute to Robert and Marjorie Smith.  Ada Ruth attended Garfield High School until her senior year when Terre Haute North opened.  She was among the school's first graduating class.  After high school she attended Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln,...

Jan 1, 2023

Russell L. Thomas, 62, of rural West Terre Haute passed away at home on January 1, 2023.  He was born in Clinton, IN, October 8, 1960 to Edgar and Betty (Edington)Thomas.  Russell was employed as head of maintenance for White Construction.  He is survived by his parents, his wife Tina (Hoopingarner) Thomas, two daughters Katherine Thomas and Heather (Robert)...

Dec 31, 2022

Gerald L. "Jerry" Lindsay, 92, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday December 31, 2022 in Springhill Village. Jerry had been the owner of Lindsay Sunoco, Lindsay Marathon, and Lindsay Step Saver and was State of Indiana Highway Superintendent and Vigo County Road Commissioner. He was born July 11, 1930 in Terre Haute to Samuel E. and Blanche C. (Cundiff)...

Dec 29, 2022

Bruce A. Vaughn, 66, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday December 29, 2022 in his daughter's residence. He was retired from Bemis. Bruce was born December 22, 1956 in Terre Haute to Phillip and Ida Belle (Hunt) Vaughn. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Keller (Brad); son, Bill Vaughn; sisters, Brenda Oliveria and Nancy Bennett; brothers, Danny Vaughn...

Dec 29, 2022

Ruth M. Criss, 97, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  She was born in Patricksburg, Indiana on July 10, 1925 to Densford and Berneice Martin.  Ruth was a lifetime member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church where she was very active in choir and other committees.  She was also a 50 year member of the...

Dec 27, 2022

Geneva Houston of Terre Haute passed away at her residence in Bloomington, Indiana on December 27, 2022.  Born Geneva Irene Shafer in a log cabin in McKanda, Illinois January 13, 1922, she was the oldest child of Prince Carl and Edna Shafer with five other siblings.  Geneva married Carol Romine on March 9, 1941 and they enjoyed 35 years...

Dec 20, 2022

Donald Frederick Garvin, 79, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday December 20, 2022 in Regional Hospital. Donald was a successful businessman as owner of Garvin and Lidster along side his partner and cousin Richard Lidster and also as owner of Station Break, Chicago Pizza and You-Store-It Mini Warehouse. He was born June 6, 1943 in Terre Haute to Leonard...

Dec 19, 2022

Landrei M. Scott-Nacke, 18, of Terre Haute passed away Monday December 19, 2022 in Union Hospital. She was born May 7, 2004 in Indianapolis. She is survived by her mother, Jennifer (Hill) Nacke; brother, Zayden Nacke; grandparents, Kathy Gregg, Jeff Hill, and Diane Nacke; aunts and uncles, Julie Gregg, Arielle Huey, Joanie Hunter, Melissa Hunter, and Scott Hunter. She...

Dec 19, 2022

Charles "Butch" Beckwith of Terre Haute passed away peacefully Monday, December 19, 2022. Butch was born January 20, 1942, in Terre Haute to Richard and Maxine Beckwith. Butch was a graduate of Honey Creek High School, an MP in the United States Army, and a member of The Singing Messengers Gospel Group. He served many years on the board...

Dec 19, 2022

Norma J. Shaw, 77 of Terre Haute passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 in Union Hospital.  She was born February 15, 1945 in Vandalia, Illinois.  Norma is survived by her adoring husband of 48 years, Everett Shaw.   As a joyful and spunky matriarch to both Carlock and Shaw families, she was regarded as a best friend, mother figure, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...