obituaries

May 16, 2021

Larry Benford, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital following complications of COVID-19.  He was born October 8, 1951 in Terre Haute to Rufus and Rosa Lee Benford.  He attended Lincoln Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High and Gerstmeyer High School.

He is survived by seven children: Tami Bolton, Larry,...

May 12, 2021

David Eugene Hancock "Grandpa Dave", 75, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Urbana, IL.  He was born June 12, 1945 to Rellie "Doc" Hancock and Mary Maxine Hancock.

Survivors include his loving wife of almost 29 years, Patricia Hancock; children, Tonya Isaacs (Scott), Trevor Scamihorn (Tiffany), Tersh Scamihorn; siblings, Nancy Smith,...

May 12, 2021

Thurza Louise Hollis, 76, of Terre Haute passed away May 12, 2021 at Meadows Manor East.  She was born April 17, 1945 to John and Katurah Hollis.  Thurza was a lifelong resident of Terre Haute.  She was a 1963 Wiley High School graduate.

Thurza worked for Columbia House for many years retiring around 2008.  She loved life...

May 11, 2021

Jay Allen Chickadaunce, 51, passed away on May 11, 2021 in his residence that he had lived in on his own since 1991. He was born on November 14, 1969 in Terre Haute to Allen "Ed" Chickadaunce and Dianna (Smith) Chickadaunce. He is survived by his father, Allen "Ed" Chickadaunce (Bonnie), mother Dianna Williams, brothers Matt Chickadaunce (Tracy) of...

May 10, 2021

Violet Ada Sparks, 81, passed away on May 10, 2021 in her residence. She was born on May 31, 1939 in Terre Haute to William Farris Green and Geraldine Susan Ruth Layman.  Violet is preceded in death by both parents, her husband Clifford Sparks, who died November 7, 1998, her brother Gerald Green, her sisters Wilma Green, Nancy Mewhinny,...

May 8, 2021

Maristella "Maris" Torres Hastings, 39, of Naperville, IL passed away May 8, 2021. She was born May 1, 1982 in Cebu, Philippines. She is survived by her children Nathaniel and Kiana. She is also survived by her Filipino family, her parents Ruben Torres and Nicanora (née Tamarra) Torres; her sisters Rubelyn Torres Inso, Ronalisa Torres, Geralyn Torres Cubar and...

May 7, 2021

Pamela Sue Jeffords Newhart, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly May 7, 2021.  She was born in Burke, South Dakota on May 24, 1951, to John L. Jeffords and Beverly J. Ivers Jeffords.  Pam was a lifelong resident of Terre Haute until retirement in Lake Alfred, Florida. Pam worked as a teacher's aide at Fuqua Elementary School and...

May 6, 2021

Linda Paulin, 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in the comfort of her home holding hands with her husband Clifford, surrounded by her family, her pup Coco and all the hummingbirds. She was born in Tell City, Indiana to her late parents and avid card players, Linus and Wanda Haller.

Linda...

May 1, 2021

Velma Jean Knickerbocker, 83, of Terre Haute, Indiana was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on May 1, 2021.  She was born March 13, 1938 in Portage, Pennsylvania to Earnest Nelson Smith and Catherine Velma Hazlett.

Velma married Cloyce Eugene Knickerbocker on August 11, 1956 in Wayne County, Michigan where they had three children.  They later...

Apr 29, 2021

Susan L. Gehring, 69, of Terre Haute died April 29, 2021 at Hutsonwood Health Care in Brazil, IN.  she was born November 24, 1951 to Jack R. Dayhuff and Carmen Lucille (Peck) Dayhuff Shake.  She was a Registered Nurse and had earned her Masters Degree in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Apr 28, 2021

Kenneth Fogie, 59, passed away in his home on April 28, 2021.  He was born on July 9, 1961 in Florida to Victor Fogie and Jessie (Murphy) Fogie.  Ken is preceded in death by his father; stepfather Al, as well as his brothers Doug and Brian.  He is survived by his wife Beverly Gilly Fogie; mother, Jessie Murray; three...

Apr 25, 2021

Barbara J. Fields,90, of Terre Haute passed away April 25, 2021 at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus. She was born April 20, 1931 in Brazil, Indiana to Troy Conley Sr. and Viola (Hughes) Conley. After her birth mother's death, she was raised by the woman whom she considered her mother, Edith (Norris) Conley. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 22, 2021

Lynda Ann Johnson, 66, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Signature Healthcare.  She was born July 18, 1954 in Springfield, Illinois to George F. Emmett and Elizabeth R. Scheffler Emmett.  Lynda enjoyed gardening, watching movies, and was an avid reader.

She is survived by her loving husband Jesse Johnson, her father George...

Apr 21, 2021

William David Wilson, 84, passed away on April 21, 2021.  He was born January 27, 1937 to Cecil Wilson and Kiva Pittman Wilson.  Bill is preceded in death by both parents; son Anthony Lee Wilson; brothers Bob Wilson, Cecil Wilson Jr. and Willard Wilson as well as his sister Barbara Nash.  He is survived by his wife  of 64...

Apr 21, 2021

Glenna Berd Turner, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday April 21, 2021 in her residence. She retired as the office manager/registrar for the Wabash Valley boy Scout Council. She was born February 28, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio to Hubert William and Emma Louisa (Hutton) Townsend. Glenna is survived by a daughter, Gail O'Laughlin (Kevin); sons, Steve Turner (Maureen)...

Apr 19, 2021

Genevieve A. "Jenny" Bushue Wilson

On April 19, 2021, she ran into the arms of her Heavenly Father. Jenny was born to Arch Bushue and Hattie Warner Bushue in Mason,Illinois on April 24, 1933.She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Jack Wilson,Her sisters, Madonna Bushue and Bernice Smith and her brothers, Gerald Bushue,and Adrian...

Apr 16, 2021

Sheyanne Nikole Hauger, 19, formerly of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 16, 2021 in Virginia.  She was born December 19, 2001 in Terre Haute to Matthew Todd Hauger and Kimberly Monday.  She was a 2020 North Central High School Graduate.  Sheyanne was very active in the North Central Softball team and Volleyball team.  She was a...

Apr 14, 2021

Zeneida Ureña Troya, 81, of Terre Haute, IN, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with COVID-19.

Zeneida, who was lovingly known as Mima, was born on May 16, 1939 to Tómas Ureña and Gertrudis Troya on the beautiful isthmus of Panama. Mima emigrated to the United States in...

Apr 9, 2021

George Quentin Smith arrived at his earthly home on January 20, 1948. He was the sixth child and the fifth son of Warren Curtis and Cecile Mae ( Sanders ) Smith.  He was welcomed to this world by his siblings Harold, Gerald, Lura, Wiley, and Kenny. Being the fifth son he was given the middle name of Quentin...which means...

Apr 7, 2021

Anson Gene Good, 75, passed on April 7, 2021 with loving care at his side.  He was born September 16, 1945 in Logansport, Indiana to Esther M. Digenova and Gene V. Good, who preceded him.

Surviving is a son, Dr. Chad Good of Terre Haute, daughters Emily Good (Kellie) of Carmel and Ansley Schiele (Chris) of Evansville,...