obituaries

Feb 19, 2026

Thomas "Max" Harvey, 66, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1960, in Terre Haute to Carl Harvey and Mildred Stevenson Harvey.  Max attended Terre Haute South High School. He was a man of God and was a member of Body of Christ Church.  Max loved the ocean. Having his...

Feb 19, 2026

Patsy Ann (Mershon) Horner left her earthly bonds on Thursday, February 19. 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 29, 1938, to Frances and Eva (Schoffstall) Mershon. She was an amazing, loving, and giving lady. Nan delighted in giving care to the many children she watched while their parents worked. Patty attended Smith Park Methodist...

Feb 17, 2026

Gary Warren Strong, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away on February 17, 2026, after a six-year battle with vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and cardiovascular disease. He was the beloved husband of Tuesday Strong, with whom he shared 28 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Catherine Strong; his grandparents, Fred and...

Feb 14, 2026

Joy Anne Johnston, 89, of Rosedale passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born August 1, 1936, in Greene County, to Darrell and Dorothy Gabbard. Joy married Jack R. Johnston on May 20, 1965, and spent nearly 61 years together. She graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Joy taught school...

Feb 13, 2026

David "Pudge" R. Bennett Jr., 65, passed away on Friday, Feb. 13th, 2026.  He was born on December 4, 1960, to David Bennett Sr. and Sue Ann (Gilbert) Bennett. He was preceded in death by both parents; sons Andrew Jordan Bennett and CJ Cottrell, as well as his brothers Chris Bennett and Michael Bennett. Pudge is survived by his...

Feb 13, 2026

Charles William Thompson, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on October 26, 1944, in Terre Haute to Richard Thompson and Annabelle Akens Thompson.  Chuck was an avid bowler, with 26 sanctioned 300 games. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, coin collecting, scuba diving, boating, and water skiing.  Chuck was also an amateur HAM...

Feb 12, 2026

Eva Louis "Lucy" Fulford Fox of Terre Haute entered her Heavenly Home on February 12, 2026, at 9:46 a.m., surrounded by her loved ones. Lucy, as everyone called her, was born on July 31, 1947, in Monroe City to the late Willard and June (Knight) Fulford.

Lucy was the owner of the Uniform Shop for 40 years...

Feb 10, 2026

Betty Ann Spencer, 90, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on February 3, 1936, to August and Emma McDonald. Betty attended Indiana State School of Business.  She worked as the Church Secretary at Central Presbyterian Church.  Betty was an active volunteer...

Feb 9, 2026

David L. Fiscus, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 quietly in his sleep.

He was born November 22, 1949 to Robert and Mabel (Dolph) Fiscus of Clinton, Indiana. David was the youngest of 6 siblings. He was drafted into service during the Vietnam era at 18 years old serving his time in...

Feb 9, 2026

James Stanley Cox, Sr., 82, of Paris, Illinois passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.  He was born to Joseph Cox and Mary (Smith) Cox on December 9, 1943 in New Goshen, Indiana.

James is preceded in death by both of his parents; brothers, Marshall, Don, Bob, Richard, and Joe; infant daughter, Cathy Jo Cox; sisters Esther,...

Feb 8, 2026

David Vernell Goodman born May 27, 1962. He was a hardworking, humble man whose life was marked by resilience, love, and a deep bond with Nature. He was born in Niles, Michigan and grew up in the small town of Riley, Indiana where he learned the values of hard work, simplicity, and self-reliance from his parents John and Elizabeth...

Feb 7, 2026

Donald "Don" Wayne Taylor, 83, of Farmersburg, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1942, in Terre Haute to Russell Taylor and Helen Loveall Taylor.  Don graduated from North Central High School and served his country in the United States Army.  He later went on to work and retire from AET (formerly Hercules). ...

Feb 6, 2026

Betty Jean Hayden, 82, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother passed away February 6, 2026

Born on January 29th, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Joseph and Francis McGrew, who precede her in death. Also preceding Betty, was her brother John.

Betty is survived by her husband Jacob, their three children, Brian, Debbie (Mike), and Jennifer...

Feb 4, 2026

Tamara "Tammy" Villa Pigg (Nelson), age 73, of Webster, Minnesota, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 4, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1952, to Ben and Lorraine Nelson, who preceded her in death.

Tammy lived her life firmly rooted in faith, guided by compassion, and marked by a sincere...

Jan 28, 2026

James "Jim" Edward Mullens transitioned from this earth into the arms of Jesus on January 28, 2026, peacefully, at Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He is no longer suffering and was never a burden to anyone. He was born June 24, 1938, at home near Blackhawk, Indiana. Jim graduated from Blackhawk High School in 1956 and...

Jan 28, 2026

Sue Ann Leeth of rural Sullivan, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born August 26, 1942 to Charles W. and Lois (Oxendine) Leeth. Her only sibling, a brother, John W. Leeth. She was very close to her great-uncle, William L. Schwartz, who resided with them. She had worked at Stix, Baer and Fuller Department Store in...

Jan 25, 2026

James T. Spears, 52, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday January 25, 2026, in Union Hospital. He was born October 10, 1973, in Shelbyville, Indiana to James and Ruby (Jessie) Spears. James was an electrician and 14-year member of the I.B.E.W Local #725. He loved the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Reds. JT enjoyed spending time with his...

Jan 24, 2026

Robert Glenn Heien, 82, passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on May 06, 1943 in Terre Haute to Robert and Mary Heien. Robert married Sharon Kay Heien on August 25, 1961.

He is preceded in death by his wife Sharon "Sherry" and grandson Zachary.

He is survived by his three children Mike...

Jan 23, 2026

Leslie Floyd Williams, 62, of Rosedale, Indiana passed away January 23, 2026 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN after a battle with cancer. He was born July 18, 1963 in Mercy Hospital Urbana, Illinois to Harold F. Williams and Norma Jane Demoss.

He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Jan 23, 2026

Phyllis Jean Grover passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on April 21, 1939 in Terre Haute to Charles and Mary Cromer.

Phyllis was the quiet heart of our family - a gentle soul whose love spoke volumes even when words were few. Phyllis built bridges of friendship that lasted a lifetime, nurturing bonds that...