obituaries

May 10, 2020

Carl Edwards, 67, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on May 10, 2020 after losing a long battle with cancer.

He was born August 27, 1952 to Raymond and Dorothy (Nye) Edwards in Normanton, England.  Carl and his family came to Terre Haute in 1962 and started a...

May 3, 2020

Pamala Sue (Tevlin) Shelton was called to heaven on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 with her family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.

She was born July 24th, 1959 in Terre Haute to Dorothy (Blueher) Tevlin and Oscar Tevlin Sr.

On July 22nd, 1980, Pam married her soulmate, James A....

May 2, 2020

Merle Francis Jones Walls Ellinger,95, passed away on May 2, 2020 at Springhill Village Nursing Home with her sister at her side.  She was born Oct 31, 1924 in Terre Haute to Thomas H. Jones and Anna Yeager Jones.  Merle is survived by her son Donald Lee Walls; sister Gayla Jones Crum; grandchildren Lindsay and Dustin McLemore, Erin and...

May 1, 2020

David Ray Vaughn, 72, of Terre Haute passed away Friday May 1, 2020 in his residence. He was a production manager for Tredegar. He was born February 27, 1948 in Terre Haute to Phillip Edward Vaughn and Ida Belle (Hunt) Vaughn. David is survived by his sons, David Vaughn, Jon Vaughn (Julie), and Jeff Vaughn (Leslie); sisters, Nancy Bennett...

Apr 29, 2020

Sister Regina Norris died on April 29 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Jan. 24, 1936 in Bicknell, IN to Donald and Ora Keasling Norris and was baptized Donna Regina. Sister Regina entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Sept. 18, 1961 and received the name Sister Regina Clare. She professed Final Vows...

Apr 28, 2020

Thomas E. Grover passed away early Tuesday morning, April 28th in Indianapolis while in the care of his devoted daughter and her family.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years Phyllis J. Cromer Grover of Terre Haute, his son Thomas A. Grover (Christina) of Terre Haute, his daughter Charlynn Lucid (Doug) of Indianapolis, 7 grandchildren, their spouses,...

Apr 28, 2020

James Wilson, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on April 28, 2020.  He was born to Robert L. Wilson, Sr and Patricia Sutherlin-Wilson on March 22, 1956.  James is preceded in death by his father as well as his brother Robert Wilson Jr.  He is survived by his mother; siblings, Michael Perry Wilson (Terri), Karla Wilson, Starla Wilson, Pete...

Apr 22, 2020

Thomas Edward "Tom" Dalton, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday April 22, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was retired from the United States Post Office. He was born June 26, 1946 in Terre Haute to Tipton and Athelda (Jackson) Dalton. Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Priscilla Kay (Cordell) Dalton; daughter, Tamara Dalton of Terre...

Apr 21, 2020

Donald "Donnie" C. Gibbons, 77, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2020.  He was born on December 13, 1942 to Warren Gibbons and Mildred Hutson Gibbons.  He is proceeded in death by both parents; daughter Donna Ann Gibbons, as well as his brothers Jerry and Greg Gibbons. Donnie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Gibbons; daughter...

Apr 20, 2020

Roilena, or "Aunt Nene", as she was commonly called by those who loved her dearly, was born in Terre Haute, IN to Cecil and Katherine Caton.  She was the oldest of their four children and her siblings were Keith, Kay, and Terry. Her parents moved to Costa Mesa, CA when Roilena was 21, and she joined them there.  In...

Apr 15, 2020

Vernon M. Cook, 92, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 15, 2020.  He was born June 22, 1927 to Marvin and Maude Cook in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He married Euleta Joslin on October 5, 1945.  They had three children, Donna, Elaine, and Dennis.  After Euleta's death in 2002, Vernon married Catherine Vermillion on April...

Apr 14, 2020

Mary Helen Grover Klang, born September 12, 1945 in Duluth, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2020 at the age of 74.  Mary was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota.  She grew up in the small neighborhood of Morgan Park.  Mary graduated in 1964 from Morgan Park High School.  She was the youngest of six...

Apr 13, 2020

Rocky Dale Weir, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 13, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He retired from Verizon (formerly GTE) and also from Union Hospital. He was born October 31, 1948 in Terre Haute to Raymond and Margie (Tindall) Weir. Rocky is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathleen (Walton) Weir; son, Clint Weir;...

Apr 6, 2020

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS - Sister Helen Therese Conway died on April 16, 2020 in Lourdes Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Jan. 25, 1926 in Chicago, IL, to Clarence and Daisy McClellan Conway and was baptized Eileen. Sister entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1948 and professed Final Vows Aug. 15, 1955. She earned...

Apr 6, 2020

Musetta "Betty" Batton, 93, of Terre Haute passed away April 6, 2020 at Meadows Manor East.  She was born July 21, 1926 in Sullivan, Indiana to Joseph and Margaret Morris.  DeBaun Funeral Home was entrusted with cremation.  A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.  Online condolences may be made to www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.

Mar 30, 2020

Sister Marie David Schroeder died on March 30 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Jan. 12, 1923 in Jasper, IN, to Edward and Theresa Reyling Schroeder and was baptized Mary Catherine. Sister Marie David entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 5, 1941 and professed Final Vows Jan. 23, 1949. She earned...

Mar 29, 2020

Fred Kulich died March 29, 2020, from a stroke. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Georgiana Rajtora Luthi and Frederick Reynard Luthi on November 16, 1939. His mother later married Joseph Kulich who adopted Fred.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rockwood Kulich, their son Frederick Joseph Kulich (Raquel), grandson John Kulich (Tania), granddaughter Rachel...

Mar 28, 2020

Sharon Lee (Adams) Wentz, 79, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Sharon was born May 7, 1940 in Turman Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, and was the daughter of Clay and Bonnie (Pound) Adams.  She graduated from Graysville High School in 1958.  Sharon married Lee Wentz on February 1, 1964, celebrating 55 years together.

Their...

Mar 27, 2020

George E. Higginbotham, age 73, passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2020 at home. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Fernn Higginbotham and a brother. George is survived by his wife, Tomi, two sons and their spouses, a granddaughter, other family members and close friends. In honor of...

Mar 26, 2020

Ralph E. White, 84, of Pimento passed away March 26, 2020.  He was born April 10, 1935 in Worthington to Curtis L. White and Helen V. Dugger.  Ralph entered the Marines in June of 1952.  He served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in June of 1954. He was a 20 year member of the Pimento Methodist...