obituaries

Apr 7, 2022

Patricia Ethyl Wall, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday April 7, 2022 in Gibson Family Center for hospice. She was born March 11, 1939 in Terre Haute to James Kenneth and Beulah Pearl (Gasaway) Figg. Patricia is survived by her daughters, Glenda Strassler (Bill) and Patti Rogers (George); sons, Frank Wall (Marsha) and Mike Wall (Debra Jackson-Wall); grandchildren,...

Apr 5, 2022

Richard R. Loveless, 69, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday April 5, 2022 in Regional Hospital. He was born November 11, 1952 in Sullivan to Ray E. and Mary (Smith) Loveless. Richard is survived by his loving wife Phyllis (Long) Loveless, whom he married in 1985; daughter, Jennifer Robertson (Brian Hampton); son, William Conrad Mattern (Amanda); sister, Vickie Blackburn;...

Apr 4, 2022

Don E. Lankford, 58. Of Terre Haute, passed away Monday April 4, 2022 at his home. He was born March 31, 1964 in Terre Haute, the son of Mick and Glenda Lankford. He was an owner of Lankford Excavating for over 40 years. If it had an engine, he was all over it. He loved to work on cars...

Apr 3, 2022

Ronald J. Vencel, 69, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 3, 2022.  He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 39 years, Mary Anne Golden Vencel.  Ron was born August 20, 1952 in Terre Haute to Edna H. And Michael J. Vencel, Jr. He is survived by a niece Becky Golden, her husband...

Apr 3, 2022

John Edward Webb, 54, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born April 4, 1967 in Terre Haute to Donald and Laura Webb.  John owned and operated a contracting business with his wife Heather and worked in the industry over 40 years.  He was a very skilled...

Mar 31, 2022

Gary Lee Miller, 70, passed away on March 31, 2022. He was born on February 29, 1952 to Gerald Miller and Mary Cutsinger Miller. Gary was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers Mark and Terry Miller. He is survived by his wife Kathy Miller; Children Terry Miller, Bryon Miller, Elizabeth Merrell, and Richard Merrell;...

Mar 26, 2022

Garrett Hunter Stevens, 26, passed away on March 26, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1995 to Lyman G. Stevens and Zelma F. Hughes.  Garrett was preceded in death by his grandparents Columbus Garrett and Iva Sharpe.  He is survived by his father Lyman Stevens, Sr.; mother Zelma Hughes (step-father James Hughes); grandmother Zola Hughes; siblings Columbus Garrett...

Mar 21, 2022

Rodney Eugene Summitt, 71.

Rod's life ended with him peacefully passing at home, where he wanted to be.  Rod was born August 1, 1950 to Kenneth and Esther Summitt.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Denise; son Terry; grandsons Nic and Hunter; brother Larry (Anita) as well as numerous extended family members.  Rod was...

Mar 19, 2022

Betty Jo Richmond, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday March 19, 2022 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Betty Jo was a retired Vigo County School Teacher where she taught for 28 years mostly Kindergarten at Farrington Grove Elementary, and she loved the children. She was born December 14, 1939 in Terre Haute to Henry Clay and Ora Jeanetta...

Mar 18, 2022

Brenda K. Gayso, 57, of Terre Haute passed away Friday March 18, 2022 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was a store manager for 31 years at Cosmo Prof. Brenda was born September 1, 1964 in Terre Haute to James and Opal (Jordan) McCullough. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Joseph L. Gayso;...

Mar 18, 2022

Raymond P. Weir, Jr., 96 of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Wyndmoor Assisted Living.  He was born October 15, 1925 in Terre Haute to Raymond P. Weir, Sr. and Bertha E. Price Weir.  Raymond loved to vacation in the Ozarks, but most of all he treasured time with his beloved family.

He...

Mar 17, 2022

Charles Michael "Mike" Julian, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday March 17, 2022 in his residence. Following 30 years of service he retired as the Chaplain at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Mike was born January 23, 1947 in Sullivan to Charles Edwin and Betty Rose (Annis) Julian. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years,...

Mar 15, 2022

Brody Allen Corenflos, 22, passed away March 15, 2022.  He was born on September 8, 1999 to Richard Corenflos II and Christina Coveleskie. Brody was preceded in death by his grandfather W. Toney Coveleskie.  He is survived by his parents; stepmother Kimberly Corenflos; grandparents Richard and Carol Corenflos as well as Barbara Coveleskie; half-brother Landen Soules; uncles Christopher Corenflos,...

Mar 14, 2022

Diane was born in Clinton, Iowa on October 31, 1937, to the late Joseph and Margaret Younghusband.  She recently moved to Westminster Village, Terre Haute in December, 2020 from Asheville, NC where she had resided for several years.  In her earlier years she greatly enjoyed dancing, playing tennis, golf and bowling. Gardening was another favorite activity. She is preceded...

Mar 14, 2022

Billy R. Walls, 81, of Terre Haute passed away Monday March 14, 2022 in Regional Hospital. He retired after 38 years as a Supervisor with International Paper (formerly Weston Paper). He was born January 30, 1941 in Terre Haute to Lloyd and Virginia (Cox) Walls. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jane (Hollis) Walls; sons,...

Mar 14, 2022

Linda L. (Ring) Kirk, 84, of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. Beloved wife of 65 years to Max R. Kirk; loving mother of Karen Brown, Jeffrey Kirk (Charlotte M.), Rodney Kirk (Jean), Abby Zacharias (Dominick) and Jody Cush (John); cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Brendan, Ryan, Emily, Cory, Mackenzie, Katherine, Allison, Dominick, Joshua, Alexa, Jeffery...

Mar 12, 2022

Arthur (Art) William Eslick passed away to be with the Lord on March 12,2022 and to join his beloved wife, Julie Lynn Eslick, who passed away only 8 months prior. Art was born on November 23, 1956, to William and Mary Lou Eslick. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Julie Eslick, his step son...

Mar 11, 2022

Violet Jean Frakes Ridge, 66, born February 22, 1956 to Kenneth and Joy Frakes, passed away at home. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brother Russell Frakes. She leaves behind her two children Stevie Ridge (Vicki) and Mila Smith (Mike); nieces; nephews; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; and her close friends. Services will...

Mar 10, 2022

Alfred Hardy "Al" Hampton, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday March 10, 2022 in his residence. He was retired from the Vigo County School Corporation. Al Was born May 6, 1927 in Vigo County to Alfred H and Minerva (Boyll) Hampton. He is survived by his daughters, Kathleen Shields (Burch) and Alicia Hampton (Jodie); sons, Richard Hampton (Kelly)...

Mar 8, 2022

"You don't have to hold onto the pain to hold onto the memory." Janet Jackson

Today our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved Dana Laurette (Edwards) Holman. Her bright light, beautiful smile, and big heart left us too soon, but she will forever be in our memories. While she is greatly missed,...