obituaries


Michael Thomas Weir

Michael Thomas Weir

Jun 20, 2020

Michael Thomas Weir, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 in his residence. He was born November 27, 1951 in Terre Haute to Harley K. and Della V. (Maggio) Weir. Michael is survived by his wife, Rita May (Harden) Weir; daughters, Shannon C. Nelson (Steven) and Tiffany L. Dycus (Jessie); sister, Linda Pearman (Bill); brother, Tim...

Benny Eugene Smith

Benny Eugene Smith

Jun 20, 2020

Benny E. Smith, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Union Hospital.  He was born September 28, 1948 in Rockville, Indiana to Walter and Ruby Smith.  Benny was the youngest of nine children.  He was an avid fisherman and mushroom hunter.  He was also a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and local sports...

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Lamar

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Lamar

Jun 17, 2020

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" ("Uncle Buck", "Pappy", "Papa") LaMar, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2020 in Regional Hospital. He was born on May 28, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana, to Robert Lester and Mildred Agnes (Marchal) LaMar. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mildred, his brother Robert "Bobby" LaMar and his...

Sandra Sue Vangilder

Sandra Sue Vangilder

Jun 11, 2020

Sandra Sue VanGilder, 79, of West Lafayette and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Indiana Veterans Home.  She was born May 14, 1941 in Terre Haute to Clarence and Josephine Dooley.  Sandy was a former member of the Eastern Star and served as a council member in Job's Daughters.  She also attended the...

Norma Jean (Keegan)  Davis

Norma Jean (Keegan) Davis

Jun 9, 2020

Norma Jean Keegan Davis, "Jean", 93, of Terre Haute passed away June 9, 2020.  She was born August 18, 1926 in Prairie Creek, Indiana to Edcile and Effie Power Keegan.  Jean is survived by two daughters, Sandra Hayes (Bill) and Carla Gidorkis of Terre Haute; grandchildren Tracy Caudill and Brian Caudill of Indianapolis, Matt Hayes or Evansville, David Gidorkis...

Sister Edna Scheller

Sister Edna Scheller

Jun 8, 2020

Sister Edna Scheller died on June 8 in Lourdes Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on May 28, 1932 in Evansville, IN to William and Margaret Elpers Scheller and was baptized Edna Mae. Sister Edna entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 8, 1950 and received her given name as her religious name. She professed Final...

Sister Marianne Mader

Sister Marianne Mader

Jun 7, 2020

Sister Marianne Mader died on June 7 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Jan. 15, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN, to Eugene and Frances Ley Mader and was baptized Marianne Agnes. Sister Marianne entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Sept. 30, 1967 and received the name Sister Ann Eugene. She professed Final Vows...

Camren O'Brient Lenover

Camren O'Brient Lenover

Jun 7, 2020

Camren O'brient Lenover, 21, passed away at Union Hospital on June 7, 2020.  He was born on March 31, 1999 to Clinton W. Lenover and Tracy J. Hines.  Camren is preceded in death by his grandfather Donald O. Hines.  He is survived by both parents; siblings Caiden, Caleigh, Gavin, and Caleb; Uncles Randy Hines (Sarah) and Jason Hines (Megan);...

Ronald Joe "Fish" Day

Ronald Joe "Fish" Day

Jun 2, 2020

Ronald Joe "Fish" Day, 72, of Montezuma, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 at home surrounded by friends and family. He worked at General Housewares before working for the IUOE Local #841, where he retired from. He was born July 27, 1947 in West Terre Haute to Norman and Helen (Wyrick) Day. Ron is survived by his daughters, Tina...

Gayla Jo Buck

Gayla Jo Buck

May 31, 2020

Gayla Jo Buck, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus.  She was born May 19, 1947 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Lloyd and Marietta Stoops.

Gayla was a member of the Unity Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed camping, crocheting, and southwest décor.  Gayla and her husband belonged to the Corvette Club...

Susan “Suzie” Marie Kuhn Thompson

Susan “Suzie” Marie Kuhn Thompson

May 26, 2020

Susan "Suzie" Marie Kuhn Thompson

June 13, 1950 - May 26, 2020

Suzie was the daughter of James Eugene deceased and Luvada Lue (Detty) Kuhn. She was raised in Chillicothe, Ohio and graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1969. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael Lee Thompson. Together they raised 2 wonderful children, Dwayne...

John P. Boyd

John P. Boyd

May 22, 2020

Dr. John Pretz Boyd passed away May 22, 2020 at Harrison's Crossing.  He was born September 22, 1944 in Kansas City, MO to Verne Wendell & Nellie Pretz Boyd.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 47 years DeeAnn Boyd (dec. May 30, 2015).

John graduated from Manhattan High School...

Stephen Darrel Mccain

Stephen Darrel Mccain

May 20, 2020

Stephen Darrel McCain, 80, of Terre Haute passed away in his home on May 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Steve was born on November 23, 1939 to C. Stacey McCain and Anna Lee Basham-McCain.  Steve is preceded in death by both parents; brother Thomas Lee McCain; brother-in-law Carl Laybold, as well as his great-grandaughter Kaydence Dycus and...

James Payne

James Payne

May 18, 2020

James Payne, 96, of Pimento passed away on May 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 11, 1923 in Vigo County to Edgar Payne and Janie Sharpe Payne.  Jim and his family were life members of Mt. Olive Community Church where he served as a Deacon and also attended Shady Grove Community Church.   He...

Charlotte Nadine Horner

Charlotte Nadine Horner

May 16, 2020

Charlotte "Nadine" Horner, 83, passed away at her home in Carlisle on May 16, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born on October 25, 1936 to Paul Gilbert and Helen Smith-Gilbert.  Nadine is preceded in death by both parents; loving husband Clay C. Horner; daughter Charlotte Couch; siblings Gladys Burkhart, Norma Swain, Ruby Fish, and Clifford Gilbert.  Nadine...

Mary Alice (Cox)  Bowman

Mary Alice (Cox) Bowman

May 14, 2020

Mary Alice Bowman (Cox) died in the home of her daughter Julie Keegan, in Terre Haute, Indiana on May 14, 2020.

She was born on January 4, 1925 to Elsie and Alonzo Cox, into a family of nine.  Mary graduated from Lincoln High School, Vincennes, Indiana, in 1944.  She married Frank Bowman on April 10, 1949.  Frank...

James Arthur Watkins

James Arthur Watkins

May 12, 2020

James Arthur Watkins

Brownsburg - James Arthur Watkins, 82, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Brownsburg Meadows Nursing Home.

Jim was born October 7, 1937 to the late Jesse Arthur Watkins and Harriet Elizabeth (Woods) Watkins.  He graduated from Wiley High School, Terre...

Sharon Lee Ferguson

Sharon Lee Ferguson

May 12, 2020

Sharon Lee Ferguson, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 5, 1938 to Noval and Nadine (Eaton) Nicoson.  Sharon worked for First Financial Bank for over 40 years.  She was a member of the Maryland Home Economics Club, treasurer of the Honey Creek Alumni...

Harry "Dink" William Wagner

Harry "Dink" William Wagner

May 10, 2020

Harry William "Dink" Wagner, 80, passed away on May 10, 2020.  He was born on January 23, 1940.  He was preceded in death by his father Charles Wagner and his mother Jesse Helen Wagner; sister Betty Akers; Brothers Gene Wagner and Robert Wagner.  He is survived by his brother Norman Wagner; Sister Joann Anderson; sister-in-law's Sally and Meredith Thompson...

Dorothy Kiger

Dorothy Kiger

May 10, 2020

Dorothy Kiger, 81, of Terre Haute passed away in her home May 10, 2020.  She was born on December 7, 1938 to Charles Bridwell and Geneva Schaffer Bridwell.  Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her two brothers Albert and Don.  She is survived by two sons, Charles (Margaret) and Daniel Sr. (Joy); daughter Connie;...