obituaries

Mar 16, 2021

Jeff William Vidal, 66, passed away Tuesday morning March 16th at Newburgh Healthcare, where he had lived for the last 15 years.

He was born on August 20, 1954 to Donald and Mary (Plascak) Vidal in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from Terre Haute South High School in 1973. Jeff was a longtime employee of Data Label...

Mar 14, 2021

Donald Lee Johnson, 82, was born in Casey, IL, above the Chicken Hatchery, on October 19, 1938 to Charles Otis Johnson and Virginia Sylvia Snyder.  Donald passed away March 14 at Springhill Village.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife Ruth; sister Patricia Huber (Irv); daughter Tammy Terry (Greg); son Terry Johnson...

Mar 13, 2021

Thomas Jesse "TJ" Hart, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born June 23, 1956 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Jesse Hamon Hart and Melva Garland Turner.  TJ grew up in Centralia, Illinois.  He served his country in the United States Navy.  TJ enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing,...

Mar 10, 2021

Indiana State University's first African American professor dies at age 89.

Dr. James E. Conyers, Sr., Indiana State University's first African American professor, passed away on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, at age 89.

Dr. Conyers was born March 6, 1932 in Sumter, South Carolina, to Emmett and Crenella Conyers. The 3rd of 4 children, the...

Mar 10, 2021

Joshua M/ Knight, 22, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 in Union Hospital. He was born March 31, 1998 in Terre Haute to James Knight and Julia Rutledge. Josh is survived by his parents; brother, Jacob Knight; sisters, Keena Knight, Larrin Knight, and Keely Knight; maternal grandparents, Debra Rutledge and Donald Rutledge, Sr.; nieces, Layla, Brooklynn,...

Mar 9, 2021

Jay Alan Smith, 65, of West Terre Haute passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 9, 2021.  He was born on January 3, 1956 to Eugene Francis Smith "Gene" and Alice Gertrude (Pruitt) Smith "Tootie."  Jay is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Kelly; sons Jayson Smith...

Mar 7, 2021

With great sorrow, the family of Patsy (Pat) Jackson announce her passing on Sunday March 7, 2021 after a brave battle with a lengthy illness. Patsy passed peacefully in her home with her loving husband, Donald (Don) Jackson at her side.

Patsy was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 16, 1953 to Estel Wayne Clouse and...

Mar 4, 2021

Etta Lorene Harris, 77, of Brownsburg and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Hospital.  She was born January 31, 1944 in Terre Haute to John S. Edwards and Edna Brownfield Edwards.  Etta loved to garden and spend time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 23...

Mar 4, 2021

Albert V. Watson, 58, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born September 21, 1962 in Terre Haute to Marcus Watson and Mary Fields Watson.  Albert loved sports and was an avid I. U. basketball fan.

He is survived by his aunt Ann Vencel of Bloomington; friend, Starla Runkle ...

Mar 2, 2021

Janice Klingler, 96, passed away on March 2, 2021.  She was born in Clay City, IN to Ethel and Clyde Mills on August 19, 1924.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Max Klingler; her infant son, Michael; Brother Robert Mills; sisters Capitola Mills and Betty Blair, as well as her son-in-law John Hickey.  Janice is survived...

Mar 1, 2021

Gary D. Steward, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born January 9, 1946 in Huntington, IN to Carl Steward, Sr. and Edna Parker Steward.  Gary was a Salvation Army minister.  His memberships include the Eagles, American Legion Post 104, Grand Lodge of Texas, Rizpah Shrine, Grand...

Feb 24, 2021

Patricia Marie Coleman Steward, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care only six days prior to the passing of her loving husband  of 53 years, Gary D. Steward. She was born March 17, 1950 in Terre Haute to Charles William Coleman, Jr. and Thelma Louise Cordrey Webster Coleman. ...

Feb 23, 2021

Coloma Miller passed away, peacefully on February 23, 2021 at her home, with her family present, at the age of 91.

Coloma was born in Los Angeles, California to Charles Herbert (Herb) Gibbons and Pearl Jones Gibbons on November 17, 1929.

She is survived by her children, Therese (Terry) Miller; Laura Garrett (Tom); and William...

Feb 21, 2021

Patrick M. Curtis, 57 of Terre Haute, IN passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born on September 11, 1963 in Terre Haute to John and Edith Curtis.  He is survived by his wife Joy Curtis; daughter Carrie Lynn Curtis (Matthew Sisk); son Eric Michael Curtis; grandson Logan Digirolamo; three...

Feb 20, 2021

Norma "Joan" Donham Brown went to be with the lord on February 20, 2021 in the Gibson Family Hospice Unit at Union Hospital. Where she was surrounded by family.  She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 8, 1932 to Raymond Donham and Grace Sumner Donham.

Preceded in death by her parents, first husband Charles Connett,...

Feb 18, 2021

February 18, 2021, surrounded by family, Alma Jo Sluder was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus.

Born to Clay and Ethel Bumgardner in Akron, Ohio, on August 13, 1929, Alma was then raised in the country near Universal, Indiana.

At the age of 18, she wedded her high school sweetheart, Basil, and for 62...

Feb 14, 2021

Barbara A. Roshel-Burns, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.  She was born July 21, 1943 in Terre Haute to Herschel Chester Wagner and Hazel Mae Taylor Wagner.  Barbara was a local business owner for many years.  She loved to read.  She was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

Barbara is survived...

Feb 10, 2021

Keller, Indiana mourns the passing of a life-long pillar of the town. Darrell Ray Price, son of Verner Ray and Hazel Roberta Price, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

An avid fan of Louis L'Amour's frontier tales, Darrell lived his life to the fullest of L'Amour's instruction: "One has only so...

Feb 10, 2021

William C. Myers passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  He was born to Sadie and Raymond Myers on January 13, 1931. He is the middle son of three, Wayne and Fred are his brothers. Bill graduated from Honey Creek High school in 1949 where he lettered in basketball. He married the former Anna L. (Louise) Herter on April...

Feb 5, 2021

Sister Ruth Ellen Doane passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 84 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 67 years.

Funeral services for Sister Ruth Ellen will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2021, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

A virtual...