obituaries


Mark A. Melvin

Mark A. Melvin

May 9, 2026

Mark A. Melvin, 23, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday May 9, 2026 in Union Hospital. He was born June 17, 2002 in Terre Haute to Mark A. Melvin and Loretta Rukes. Mark is survived by his mother, Loretta Rukes; sisters, Britney Moody (Austin) and Amber Melvin; niece, Haisley Moody, nephews, Bristin Moody, Jaxon Melvin, Kenric Melvin, and Cassius Melvin;...

George Ernest Sparks

George Ernest Sparks

May 7, 2026

George Ernest Sparks, 91, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1934, in Terre Haute to Ervin Sparks and Louise Cottrell Sparks. George was an auto mechanic for 30 plus years. He enjoyed watching motor sports and sports in general. George enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.

He is survived...

Susan Marie (Robbins) Cowdrey

Susan Marie (Robbins) Cowdrey

May 6, 2026

Susan Marie (Robbins) Cowdrey, born June 29, 1942, passed away in the loving care of the nurses and care takers of Southwood Healthcare Center Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:20 pm in the company of her daughter, Shawn Williams, her son-in-law, Kevin Williams and her oldest granddaughter.

Susie, as everyone knew her, grew up in Seelyville, IN with her parents Robert...

Alice J. Shaw

Alice J. Shaw

May 5, 2026

Alice J. Shaw, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Cloverleaf Health Care. She was born April 13, 1941 in Vigo County to Dewey and Ruby (Spittler) Linnabary. Alice is survived by her daughters, Mary Harden (James Harlan) and Ruby Collins (Brandon); sons, Charles Shaw III (Brenda) and Dewey Shaw (Mary Jo); sister Linda Clemenz; grandchildren,...

Richard A. "Rick" Noe

Richard A. "Rick" Noe

May 3, 2026

Richard A. “Rick” Noe, 66, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday May 3, 2026 in Union Hospital. He had worked at Ivy Hill and retired from the Terre Haute Parks Department. He was born November 4, 1959 in Terre Haute to Charles Richard and Virginia (Boyle) Noe. Rick is survived by his daughter, Emily Noe; brother, Rodd Noe; mother of...

Louis Rudolph Yansky III

Louis Rudolph Yansky III

May 2, 2026

Louis Rudolph Yansky III was born July 14, 1943, to Louis R Yansky Jr and Goldie Ruth (Remler) Yansky in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1961, attended Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology for two years and graduated from Indiana State University in 1972. Louis married Carolyn Lynn (Kruzan) Yansky February 9, 1962, in Riley,...

Jeanette Irene Auterson

Jeanette Irene Auterson

Apr 29, 2026

Jeanette Irene Auterson, 93, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday April 29, 2026 in Harrison Crossing. She was born December 9, 1932 in Seelyville, Indiana to Frank and Rose (Hogue) Smith. Jeanette is survived by her daughters, Deborah Long (Charlie), Linda Cunningham (Lyle), Diana Sheely, Annetta Boes, and Lisa Turner (Allan); son, Donald “Donnie” Auterson (Sandra); sister, May Lucille Long;...

Margaret Tamar

Margaret Tamar

Apr 26, 2026

Margaret Tamar passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on April 26, 2026, after a long and happy life. Margaret was born in Wiesendangen, Switzerland on April 23,1925 and then decided to see the world by moving to Paris in her early twenties before traveling via ship to New York City in 1950. She was employed as a governess...

Philip Spencer Young

Philip Spencer Young

Apr 25, 2026

Philip Spencer Young, born on April 5, 1947, in LaGrange, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, of natural causes in Terre Haute, Indiana. From a young age, Spencer was a bright student with a passion for the stars; he spent weekends at an observatory, gazing through ground telescope lenses, and worked as a darkroom assistant for the local...

Kelly Ann Camp

Kelly Ann Camp

Apr 25, 2026

Kelly Ann Camp, 59, of Terre Haute, Indiana went home to be with Jesus in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 25, 2026, after bravely fighting Breast Cancer. She was born in West Terre Haute, IN on August 1, 1966, to Paul Lee Wyrick, Sr. and Barbara Kay (Spencer) Wyrick. While her time here...

Morris "Mo" Lee Ricketts

Morris "Mo" Lee Ricketts

Apr 22, 2026

Morris “Mo” Lee Ricketts, Sr., 94, of Lewis, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1931, in Oakland City to Luther B. Ricketts and Enid Goodwin Ricketts. Mo was a truck driver for 70 years. He drove from the time he was 15 up until he retired at age...

Martha Jean Parker

Martha Jean Parker

Apr 20, 2026

Martha Jean Parker, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 20, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born May 7, 1939 in Parke County, Indiana to Harry and Margaret (Wilson) Hendrickson, Martha was a wonderful mother and is survived by a son, Rob Ennen (Mary); daughter, Kim Heald (Gary); sister, Betty Akers; sister-in-law, Kathy Parker; brothers-in-law, Jerry...

Scott James Keller

Scott James Keller

Apr 20, 2026

Scott James Keller, 59, of Prairie Creek passed away Monday April 20, 2026 in Union Hospital. He was born November 30, 1966 in Linton, Indiana to Tom and Mary (Norris) Keller. Scott is survived by his daughter, Jessica Eggers (Roy); sons, Joshua Keller and Matthew Keller; sister, Lori Winings; grandchildren, Clayton Keller, Carter Keller, Cora Keller, Bentley Eggers, Mariah Eggers,...

George James Fichter

George James Fichter

Apr 15, 2026

George James Fichter, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 surround by his loved ones in his home. He was born to George Fichter and Theresa (Marze) Fichter on January 3, 1954 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. George worked as a photographer and later as a furniture technician.

His family was his number one priority, always. Making memories with his family was...

Stephen Phillip Young, Sr.

Stephen Phillip Young, Sr.

Apr 12, 2026

Stephen Phillip Young Sr., age 82 of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born on March 6, 1944, in Medora, Indiana to the late Rev. Lorenzo and Virginia (Hughes) Young.

Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married his beloved wife,...

James "Jim" Dale Hicks

James "Jim" Dale Hicks

Apr 12, 2026

James "Jim" Dale Hicks, 90, of Pimento passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1936, in Terre Haute to Hobert Hoovey Hicks and Reggie Mae Roberts Hicks. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired after 20 years of service. Jim later worked for the Vigo County School...

Robin Ellen Lynch

Robin Ellen Lynch

Apr 11, 2026

Robin Ellen Lynch, 59, passed away on April 11, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1966 in Terre Haute to Christopher Wood and Dorothy McKissick. Robin loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She had a big heart and loved to cook.  Robin enjoyed being outside, especially in her flower garden.

Robin is preceded in...

Robert "Bob" Dale Scarbrough

Robert "Bob" Dale Scarbrough

Apr 8, 2026

Robert "Bob" Dale Scarbrough passed away April 8, 2026 following a brief illness. Bob was born January 9, 1951 to Fred Jr and Vivian Scarbrough. He was a 1969 graduate of Honey Creek High School, and retired a proud heavy machine operator. In his free time, Bob enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Oscar, his wife and kids,...

Georgette Ann Case

Georgette Ann Case

Apr 5, 2026

Georgette Ann Case lost her battle with mental illness on Sunday, April 5, 2026. A respected nurse and devoted mother, Georgette struggled in private with a dark depression and anxiety, which led her to take her own life. With extreme sadness, Georgette's family mourns her loss and acknowledges her deep struggles, hoping to increase awareness and offer healing to...

Jerry L. Pipkins

Jerry L. Pipkins

Apr 5, 2026

Jerry L. Pipkins, 86, passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1939 in Neely, MS to Coley and Vava Pipkins. Jerry's dream was to own a business, and he was able to fulfil that dream through owning and operating Taco Casita since 1984. He also lived in the home he built for about 40...