obituaries


Dale L. Liggett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Bernard L Myles

Bernard L Myles

Nov 4, 2022

Bernard Lewis Myles, 70, of Terre Haute, IN passed away on November 4, 2022. Bernard was born to Bernard and Virginia Myles on December 27, 1952. He was a local coin business owner.

Bernard is survived by his sister Sherry Heien (Bob).

No services will be held at this time and online condolences may be...

Onalee Myles

Onalee Myles

Nov 4, 2022

Onalee Myles, 73, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.  She was born October 16, 1949 in Terre Haute to Cecil B. Tackett and Cathleen Downey Tackett.  Ona was a member of the 1969 class at West Vigo High School.  She was a realtor in Terre Haute working over 30 years for Williams & Associates /...

Nichola "Nicky" Lea (Vangilder)  Napier

Nichola "Nicky" Lea (Vangilder) Napier

Nov 3, 2022

Our dearly loved mother, Nichola "Nicky" Lea (Vangilder) Napier, of Bloomington, IN, passed away at the age of 76. Nicky graduated from Honey Creek High School, in Terre Haute, earned a Master's Degree in English Literature from Indiana University, and professionally taught English Literature, Grammar, and Drama for 25 years. Our wonderful mother was adventurous and bold, an accomplished...

Michael E. Wright,  Jr.

Michael E. Wright, Jr.

Nov 2, 2022

Michael E. Wright, Jr. passed away at home November 2nd, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and special friends.  He is survived by his wife Mary Dawn, daughter Mary Beth Deevers (Mike), son Michael Ray (Crystal), 6 grandchildren Morgan Thomas (TJ), Malachi Deevers, Matthew Deevers, Kyleigh Wright, Madisyn Wright & Bryce Wright, brother Paul Wright (Marcy) and several nieces...

Robert "Bob" Lee Colglazier

Robert "Bob" Lee Colglazier

Oct 30, 2022

Robert Lee Colglazier, 82, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022.  He was born December 23, 1939, in Terre Haute to Leonard and Irene Colglazier.  Bob served his country in the United States Army National Guard.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 197 in Shelburn.  Bob was an avid motorcycle rider in his...