obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Janet K. Miller,76, passed away on March 31, 2021.  She was born on August 28, 1944 to Ralph Dewey Miller and Mary E. Bryant Peters Stockwell.   She is preceded in death by both prents, as well as her siblings Michael Stewart Peters, Mark Steven Peters, and Jay Bryant Peters.  Janet is survived by her daughters Robin Kay Rainbolt Sharpe...

Mar 29, 2021

Wesley Gordon  "Wes" Gates went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home with his loving wife by his side.  He was born September 27, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Eather W. Gates and Martha I. Gwin.

Wes served his country in the Air Force and during that time...

Mar 28, 2021

Rosanna (Correll) Fisher 94, born May 9, 1926 passed away March 28, 2021.  She is survived by three children Gregory Warren Fisher and wife Aurilla, Frederick Ryland Fisher and wife Sharon, and Rosann Fisher.  She has two grandchildren Shane Fisher, Frederick Ryland Fisher Jr., and three great-grandchildren.  She was employed at Pfizer for 10 years.  She loved her dog...

Mar 27, 2021

LaDeanna "Dena" Jane Engle-Good born December 14, 1962 to Paul Courtland & Martha Jayne Engle in Terre Haute, Indiana. She went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2021, but her loving, caring & forgiving heart, contagious laughter, beautiful smile, and witty sense of humor will never be forgotten. It will live on in the many amazing memories...

Mar 26, 2021

Frederic E. Rusch, 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on March 26th, 2021 at Union Hospital. He was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin on April 29th, 1940 to Carroll E. Rusch and Marian M. Beisser Rusch. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; Child, Stephen Rusch; Stepchildren, Mike Manderino and Greg Wenzel. He is survived by his loving...

Mar 25, 2021

Charles H. Stigall, 75, passed away on March 25, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.  He was born in Somerset, KY on May 27, 1945 to Alex D. Stigall and Nettie A. Stigall.  He is preceded in death by both parents; brothers Harvey H. Stigall, Alex Dewey Jr., Sidney M. Stigall; Brothers-in-law Louis J. Ray and Rev....

Mar 25, 2021

Kenneth C. Smith, age 97 of Terre Haute died Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the Wyndmoor Senior Living.  He was born September 3, 1923 in Vigo County, Indiana to Ira Smith and Cecil (Gardner) Smith.  His wife Betty died March 14, 1989.  He was retired from the Tribune Star in 1988.  Survivors include two sons, Randy Smith (Brenda) of...

Mar 22, 2021

Marjorie Ann Thomas, 86, passed away in Fort Wayne, IN on March 22, 2021.  She was born on July, 11 1934 to Paul Harris and Margaret Harris in Fairbanks, Sullivan County.  Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur Thomas, as well as her daughter-in-law Michelle Thomas.  She is survived by her sons James Thomas (Patty) and...

Mar 17, 2021

Richard L. Walters, 74, passed away on March 17, 2021 at his home in Shelburn, IN.  He was born in Gary, Indiana to Claude and Vivian Walters on September 7, 1946.  Richard is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his wife Janice; children Beverly Savoree (Charlie) Florida, Daniel Walters (Larissa), Lori Reed (Matt) of Illinois,...

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...