obituaries

Sep 25, 2021

Donald Philip Denning, 84, passed away at his home on September 25, 2021.  He was born in Kansas City, MO to Donald F. Denning and Jessie Mary Roche Denning on June 26, 1937.  Donald was preceded in death by his parents and his grandchild Christopher Lutz.  He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Denning; daughters Nancy Cook (Bruce...

Sep 24, 2021

Mary Kay Shull, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021.  She was born June 12, 1944 in Terre Haute to Pete and Frances Shull.  Mary Kay was a 1963 graduate of Wiley High School.  She was an avid reader, participant of N.A. & A.A, and was a substance abuse counselor for over 25 years.  Most...

Sep 22, 2021

Carol Yvonne McCreery Brown, 89, entered into Eternal Peace with her Lord on September 22, 2021 at Signature Health Care.  She was born in Clay County to Luther P. McCreery and Wilma B. Carr McCreery on December 27, 1931.  Carol was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Donald McCreery and Max McCreery; sisters Ruth Walker, Roselyn Orman, and...

Sep 22, 2021

Linda Lynnette Langer, 72. Of Terre haute passed away Wednesday September 22, 2021 in Terre haute Regional Hospital. She was retired from the Vigo County School Corporation. Linda was born November 5, 1948 in Terre Haute to Clyde and Norma (Riggs) Peters. She is survived by her husband Ronald Langer, Sr.; daughter, Amy Langer Turner (Dan); sons, Ronald Langer,...

Sep 20, 2021

Gloria Dale Baumunk, 77, of Brazil passed away unexpectedly Monday September 20, 2021 in Union Hospital. She was born April 2, 1944 in Mitchell, Indiana to Carl and Evangeline (Pemberton) Baumunk. Gloria is survived by her daughters, Teresa Stephens (Russell Warr), Lori Ellingsworth (Timothy Hubbard), Cindy Randolph, and Jessica Miller (Roland); siblings, Beverly Colgate, Richard Baumunk, Gary Baumunk, Brenda...

Sep 17, 2021

Kathy Ann Dickens, 65, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021.  She was born on October 23, 1955 in Terre Haute to Russ and Helen Bryant.  Kathy immediately brought joy and laughter into the world.  She went on to graduate from Terre Haute North Vigo School in 1975.

In 1974, she met James Dickens...

Sep 14, 2021

Judy Carlene Givens, 76, of Terre Haute went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  She was born December 4, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Elmer Fredrick Leasure and Hazel Fay King Leasure.  Judy was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ and enjoyed the ladies bible study group.  In her younger...

Sep 11, 2021

Wanda J. Benford, 67, of Gary, IN, passed away September 11, 2021 in Gary, IN. She was the youngest daughter born to Brady Bryant Sr. and Catherine Bryant on August 8, 1954. Wanda attended Andrean School and West Side High School. Wanda graduated from West Side High School in 1972. Wanda was employed by Gary Housing Authority in Gary,...

Sep 9, 2021

Debra Ann Hartley, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday September 9, 2021 in her residence. She was born October 11, 1961 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Frank Meryl and Loretta Kay (Hodson) Thomas. Debra is survived by her husband, Brian Kent Hartley; son, Patrick Newnam (Mandy); sister, Karen Muncie (Andrew); brother, Frank Thomas, Jr.; granddaughter Alison Newnam, grandson,...

Sep 7, 2021

David Bays, 73, went to be home with Jesus on Sept 7, 2021.  David was born to Frank and Bessie Bays on January 26, 1948 in Terre Haute, IN.  He was a retired school teacher, Vietnam Veteran, and President of the Senior Golf League at Rae Park.  David is survived by 3 sisters, Florence Hamilton, Shirley Bays, and Joanna...

Sep 5, 2021

Harry Jay Tuttle, 64, of Farmersburg passed away at his home on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  He was born in Sullivan County on April 19, 1957 to Garlan Tuttle and Dorothy Myles Tuttle.  Harry was a North Central High School graduate.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing basketball. He was a former Free Mason and worked at Bemis for...

Sep 3, 2021

C. James "Jim" Schnabel, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Friday September 3, 2021 in Westminster Health Center. Jim was a music teacher for many years in Vigo County and was the Coordinator of Music for the Vigo County School Corporation when he retired. He was born April 29, 1935 in Gary, Indiana to Clarence Calvin and Adelle (Frenzel)...

Sep 1, 2021

Ricky J. LaVallie, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, September 1, 2021. He was born July 16, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Shirley (Stites) and Henry LaVallie. He was a 1975 graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School. He married Kim Baker on July 24, 1976.

Rick loved spending time with his large, extended family...

Sep 1, 2021

Rosemary Lou Kluesner, 94, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  She was born May 15, 1927 in Terre Haute to Gilbert Wayne Smith and Mary Elizabeth Skelton Smith.  Rosemary was an avid reader.  She loved to read westerns and John Grisham books.  She enjoyed playing bingo and bunco.  She was famous for her fried chicken...

Aug 27, 2021

Nikki Diane Hatcher, 71, of Terre Haute passed away at her home surrounded by family on Friday, August 27, 2021.  She was born June 26, 1950 in Terre Haute to James Lee Hoke and Alice Marie Simmons Hoke.  Nikki loved to travel.  Her and Danny visited Hawaii, Puerto Vallarta, and most recently Branson, Missouri.  They spent 30 years in...

Aug 23, 2021

Dianna Maxine Smith Williams, 75, passed peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Dianna graduated from Van Buren High School in Brazil.  She was a successful businesswoman, owner, and proprietor of Assist Inc. and was a beautician in Terre Haute.  She was a lifelong philanthropist and advocate for those individuals with special needs.

Dianna was preceded in death...

Aug 17, 2021

Sister Kathleen Kelly, formerly Sister Edward Marie, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years.

Funeral services for Sister Kathleen will take place on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Aug 17, 2021

Gilbert P. Williams, 91, of Terre Haute died August 17, 2021 at the residence of his daughter.  He was born October 29, 1929 to James and Pearl (Hughes) Williams.  He was retired from Novelis, formerly Anaconda Aluminum/Alcan.  Mr. Williams had been a longtime member of Terre Haute Moose #1009 and Eagles Lodge Aerie 291.  He was preceded in death...

Aug 16, 2021

Tony A. Gabbard, 35, of Terre Haute passed away Monday August 16, 2021 in Union Hospital. He was born December 26, 1985 in Terre Haute to Charles Gabbard and Diana (Williams) Gabbard. Tony is survived by his mother, Diana Williams; father Charles Gabbard; wife, Kelly Slusser; daughter, Kinzley Gabbard; sons, Dayton Gabbard and Rylan Gabbard; brothers, Charles Gabbard, Rodney...

Aug 13, 2021

Robert A. Miller, 84, of Terre Haute passed into the Lords arms Friday, August 13, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born July 23, 1937 in Terre Haute to Frank Miller (Molnar) and Margaret Miller.  Bob served his country in the U.S. Marines in Okinawa, Japan. Following an honorary discharge he...