obituaries


James "Jim" Richard Nevins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carol June (Schauberger)  Neely

Carol June (Schauberger) Neely

Jan 24, 2023

Carol June Neely, 87, passed from this earthly life into heaven on January 24, 2023, with family by her side in Terre Haute, Indiana. Carol was born the 4th of five children in Gary, Indiana, to Edward and Caroline Schauberger. During her high school years, she was a member of Central Baptist Church in Gary. She learned to play...

Martha Virginia Tryon

Martha Virginia Tryon

Jan 18, 2023

Martha Virginia Tryon, 85, of Blackhawk passed away in her home on January 18, 2023 surrounded by her family and beloved cats.  She was loving, devoted, and faithful striving in excellence in all that she did.

Martha was born in Indianapolis on September 30, 1937, the daughter of Glen and Theodora (Vandenberg) Hause and grew up in...

Daniel L. Welsh

Daniel L. Welsh

Jan 16, 2023

Daniel L Welsh, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Monday January 16, 2023 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born December 23, 1931, in Casey, IL to Paul and Irene (Hampsten) Welsh. Daniel is survived by his son, David Welsh; granddaughter Stacey Welsh (Chris Pitts); great-grandson, Daniel Pitts and stepbrother Gary Moore (Lia).  He was preceded in death...

Bernard Gardiner Ryan, Ed. D

Bernard Gardiner Ryan, Ed. D

Jan 14, 2023

Bernard Gardiner Ryan, Ed.D., 81, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday January 14, 2023 in Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. He served for over 23 years at South Orange Maplewood New Jersey School District.  Bernard was a man of many skills.  He loved teaching children and doing random acts of kindness such as pumping gas for people at Sam's Club....

Patricia "Patty" Laverne Surber

Patricia "Patty" Laverne Surber

Jan 13, 2023

Patricia Laverne "Patty" Surber, 69, of West Terre Haute passed away on Friday, January 13. 2023 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born in West Terre Haute to Fredrick Lydick, Sr., and Laverne Smith Lydick.  Patty loved to sew and tend to her beautiful roses.  She also loved animals, especially her beloved cat Licorice.  She...