obituaries

Feb 4, 2022

Bennett Gillum Blocksom, 72, of West Terre Haute, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 in Meadows Manor North.  Bennett was born in Terre Haute on September 1, 1949 to Howard and Anna Blocksom.

Bennett loved to visit the West Vigo IGA staff, everyone in Providence Housing, and with everyone he came in contact with.  He belonged to...

Feb 2, 2022

Cathelene E. Wilson, 83, of Shelburn, passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022 in Sullivan County Community Hospital. She was a seamstress for many years. Cathelene was born July 11, 1938 in Marshall, Illinois. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, David Wilson; son, Chad Wilson (Jody); daughter, Marlene Wilson and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and...

Feb 1, 2022

Sister Mary Ann Lechner, formerly Sister Robert Ann, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years.

Funeral services for Sister Mary Ann will take place on Tuesday, February 8, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception...

Jan 29, 2022

Kyle B. Poorman, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday January 29, 2022 in Southwood Healthcare. He retired after 36 years at the Tribune Star Newspaper. He was born July 7, 1962 in Columbus, Indiana to Lawrence Eugene and Anita Jane (Short) Poorman. Kyle is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Michelle (Hill) Poorman; mother, Anita Poorman;...

Jan 28, 2022

Robert E. Axe of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the age of 89.  He was born February 14, 1932 in Terre Haute to Oscar J. Axe and Esther Mae Axe.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife of 55 years, Margaret; daughter-in-law Kathy Axe and son-in-law Vernon Harlan.

Jan 26, 2022

Orvetta Rose "Betsy" Wallace, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday January 26, 2022 in Meadows Manor East. She was a Title I Teacher's Assistant at Fuqua Elementary for 38 years followed by being a Foster Grandma at Meadows Elementary.  She was a member of Pimento Chapter #516 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Central Christian...

Jan 24, 2022

Larry R. Montgomery, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Monday January 24, 2022 in Union Hospital.  After graduating high school he served active duty with the US Army until 1972.  After his service he worked at Quality Lime, AMAX Coal Chinook Mine (UMWA Local 1216), and IUOE Local 841.  A hard worker his entire life, he never complained about...

Jan 24, 2022

Virginia Rose Caton, 86, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born March 19, 1935 in Terre Haute to Garlin H. Bell and Rosella M. Sheese.  Jenny never met a stranger and was known for her hugs. She was a member of Maryland Community Church.  Most of all,...

Jan 23, 2022

Jackie Lee Warren was born on December 24th, 1946 in Louisville Kentucky. At 18 months old Jack was adopted by his Aunt Iris and Uncle Audie Jett. Jack moved to Terre Haute in 1966 and was stationed at Hulman Air Field as a member of the Air Force Police. In Terre Haute, Jack met the love of his life,...

Jan 22, 2022

Charles Edward Willis, 77, of Camby, Indiana passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 in Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was a retired Quality Control Specialist for Carrier Corporation. Charles was born October 16, 1944 in Sullivan, Indiana to James H. and Mary G. (Tarrh) Willis. He is survived by a son, Charles James "C.J." Willis and a step-son, Gordon...

Jan 21, 2022

Franklin Durniat of Toledo, OH passed away January 21, 2022 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN surrounded by family. He was a graduate of St. Francis De Sales High School in Toledo, OH and Wheeling Jesuit College in Wheeling, WV. If anyone knew Frank, they knew he enjoyed horse-racing and college football, but his most proudest treasures are...

Jan 19, 2022

Daniel Lee Pulliam, 84, formerly of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home in Warsaw surrounded by family.  He was born December 16, 1937, in Breese, Illinois to Hubert Dale Pulliam and Martha Mary Pulliam.  Daniel worked as a Metallurgical Engineer for over 40 years before retiring from Alcan in Terre Haute.  He was also...

Jan 18, 2022

Joan Marie Curnick, 93, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  She was born March 20, 1928 in Terre Haute to Ural Trueblood and Esther McClanahan Trueblood.  Joan graduated from Hymera High School in 1946.  She then attended Indiana State University graduating with a B.S. in 1950 and a Master's Degree in 1955.   Joan was an...

Jan 17, 2022

H. Ingrid Stoelting, 75, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at 1:20 PM Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Westminster Health Center. Ingrid was born May 27, 1946, in San Francisco, California, to Dr. J.L. and Florence Stoelting. Moving to Terre Haute as a young child, Ingrid later graduated from Garfield High School and then moved to Boston, Massachusetts....

Jan 16, 2022

Leonard Eugene Fagg, 80, of Terre Haute passed away January 16, 2022 at Union Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1941 to Arthur and Dorothy Fagg.  Leonard was preceded in death by both parents; wife Judith Fagg; sisters Jesse Henry, Mary Rose Alkire, Wilberta Norris; son Tony Fagg.  He is survived by current wife Connie Fagg of Terre...

Jan 13, 2022

Linda Lou Copeland, 74, of Lewis passed away Thursday January 13, 2022 in St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville. She was born January 24, 1947 in Terre Haute to Claude Leon and Dorothy Lucille (Cutsinger) Thompson. Linda is survived by her husband of 56 years, Wilbur L. Copeland; daughter, Tammy Lyn Copeland Null (Frank); son, Mark Wayne Copeland (Kipper); sister,...

Jan 13, 2022

Leona "Alice" Porter, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 13, 2022 in her residence. She was born June 16, 1935 in Odon, Indiana to Alfred Pearl and Beatrice (Simpson) Westmoreland. Alice is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Ronald Porter; daughter, Ronalda Lynn Bratcher (Kevin) of Anderson, Indiana; son, Bradley Porter (Robin) of Dana, Indiana;...

Jan 11, 2022

Sheila R. Nicoson, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022 in IU Methodist Hospital. Sheila worked at Terre Haute Regional Hospital as a surgery scheduler. She loved and adored all her co-workers. She was born May 15, 1941 in Terre Haute to Noval and Nadine (Eaton) Nicoson. Shelia is survived by her daughter, Bettina Boling (Phil);...

Jan 10, 2022

Douglas Robert Coppock, II, 40 of Terre Haute passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born August 12, 1981 in Terre Haute to Douglas R. Coppock and Alice E. Meneely Coppock.  Doug was a very skilled artist.  He enjoyed woodworking and painting as well as model building.  Doug enjoyed fishing.  He was a...

Jan 9, 2022

Barbara Rae Woodard, 88, passed away on January 9, 2022.  She was born to Carl Merritt and Virgie King Merritt on August 19, 1933 in Sandford, IN.  Barbara was preceded in death by both parents and daughter Lynn Clay; siblings Billy Merritt, Wayne Merritt, and Carla McKillop as well as her grandchild Daniel Clay.  She is survived by her...