obituaries

Mar 25, 2020

Gayle Marie Traversy Weber, 56, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, March 25th. She was born on March 4th, 1964 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Adolphe "Al" Traversy and Mary Traversy. She graduated from Terre Haute South in the class of 1982 where she then went on to earn her degree at Indiana State University. She was a...

Mar 25, 2020

Mary Aline Woodruff, 94, of Terre Haute passed away at 2:28 A.M., Wednesday, March 25 at Cobblestone Crossing Healthcare Facility.  She was born in Shoals, Indiana to Charles and Mary Sanders-Hawkins on October 29, 1925.  She was a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School as well as the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. The majority of her career...

Mar 24, 2020

Mark Farner, 62 of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, and formerly from Terre Haute passed away Tuesday March 24, 2020 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Mark was born March 16, 1958 to Bill and Ruth Farner in Pittsburg, PA. Mark was a graduate of Purdue University and worked over 30 years at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for ARAMARK. After his...

Mar 21, 2020

Jody Jacks, 86, of Terre Haute, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 21, 2020 while listening to the song 'Soon and Very Soon.' Her firm belief in God gave her and her family a sense of peace and comfort. Her final days were spent listening to her favorite hymns and being covered...

Mar 20, 2020

Charles B. Clements, age 98, passed peacefully Friday, March, 20, 2020 at Harbor Chase Assisted Living in The Villages, Florida. He was born on May 6, 1921 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents Burly and Amy Clements; sisters Gwendolyn Gilbert and Ester Conatser, brother Jim Clements; daughter Cheryl Church; grandson Dylan Church; and...

Mar 20, 2020

Norma L. Weil, 91, of Cecilia, Kentucky and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Friday March 20, 2020 in Kentucky. She was born November 14, 1928 in Riley, Indiana to Basil and Ethel (Davidson) Jeffers. Norma is survived by her daughter, Nancy Roy; sons, Tony Weil and Andy Weil; brother, Gerald Jeffers; sisters-in-law, Joan Dowell and Jeri Jeffers; 10...

Mar 19, 2020

Stephen "Steve" D. Highsmith, Sr., 77, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020.  He was born September 28, 1942, in Flat Rock, Illinois, to Ruth McElroy Highsmith Lloyd and George D. Highsmith, both now deceased.  Steve spent his early years in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He graduated from Garfield High School and attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute.  He...

Mar 18, 2020

Karen Ann Meng, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020. She was born to the late Charles Ronald Rupert and Mary Margaret Rupert on July 19, 1943.  Karen graduated from Speedway High School in 1961 and was married to the love of her life, Dennis Meng, on September 23, 1967. Karen was a loving mother...

Mar 14, 2020

Harold E. "Scrappy" Wilson, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.  He was born March 10, 1949 in Terre Haute to Harold "Herbie" H. Wilson and Clara "Kat" Hill Wilson.  Harold served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was a carpenter by trade.  He was a member of the Prairieton Masonic...

Mar 11, 2020

Mary E. Johnson, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020 in Regional Hospital. She was born December 9, 1924 in Spencer, Indiana to John A. and Nellie Evelyn (West) Furrer. Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary M. Dugan (Tom); sons, William "Mike" Johnson, Donald R. Johnson (Chyrel), and Raymond G. Johnson, Jr. (Donna); five grandchildren,...

Mar 10, 2020

Roland Ray Fuson 39 passed away unexpectedly March 10 in Terre Haute.

Roland Was born August 6, 1980 in Terre Haute, IN. to Mickey Fuson and Jerri (Brown-Harding) Fuson.  He graduated from North Central High School and attended Ivy Tech in Terre Haute.

He worked for Gibalt Home and moved to Putnamville Correctional Facility before...

Mar 7, 2020

Gertrude "Trudy" Scarbrough, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday March 7, 2020 in Meadows Manor East. She was retired from Indiana State University. She was born February 26, 1929 to Ralph and Daisy (Weir) Woodrum. Gertrude is survived by her son, Joseph Tharp; grandchildren, Amanda Tharp, Mitch Pal, and Melissa Adams; great-grandchild, Kira Aase; sister-in-law, Kayleen Woodrum and...

Mar 2, 2020

Francis D. "Frank" Mickey, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Monday March 2, 2020 in his residence with his family at his side. He was born August 3, 1949 in Robinson, IL to Roscoe and Mary (Buckner) Mickey. Frank is survived by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis (Brown) Mickey; sons, Scott Mickey (Heather) and Sean Mickey; grandchildren, Cameron...

Mar 1, 2020

Jared Smock Williams, 40, of Chicago, IL died unexpectedly on March 1, 2020 in Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born May 13, 1979 in Terre Haute to Patricia Clark Smock Williams and James Smock. He was adopted by Bert Williams at an early age. He is survived by his parents, Patricia and Bert Williams; a daughter...

Feb 25, 2020

Ernest (Ernie) S. Fleschner, age 90, of Terre Haute died February 25, 2020 at Harrison's Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute, IN. He was born November 9, 1929 to George and Bertha (Walls) Fleschner. Ernest is survived by his wife Mary Alice (Rollings) Fleschner, daughter Cindy Jo Brown, a brother George Fleschner, his sisters Alice Steward and Jody Jacks,...

Feb 25, 2020

Diana Lewis 73, Farmersburg and formally of Dugger gained her angel wings on February 25,2020 at 10:45pm  surrounded by her loving family. Diana was born in Sullivan, Indiana on November 17, 1946 to Dewey Gene and Patricia (Strange) Lewis. She was a lifelong stay at home mom who enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. She loved watching...

Feb 25, 2020

George T. Sankey Jr, 64, passed away on February 25, 2020 in his home.  He was born on January 17, 1956 to George Sankey Sr and Shirley Carter-Sankey.  He is preceded in death by his mother.  Surviving George is his father; wife Judith Sankey; sons, Shane Sankey (Jamie), Josh Sankey (Cristy), and Shawn Ellis (Correna); daughters Lesley Sankey (Justin),...

Feb 24, 2020

Martha Imogene Tiller passed away at home on Monday, February 24, 2020.  She was born in Eubank, Kentucky to Everett L. and Ella French Hargis.  She graduated from Clinton High School in 1955 and worked at Eastern Express and Vigo-White Truck Sales and owned Honey Bee Crafters for several years.  She also worked at Greenwood School in the reading...

Feb 23, 2020

Lloyd Dale Sowards of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away February 23, 2020 of natural causes. Dale was born May 28, 1956 in Terre Haute to Archie Lloyd Sowards and Velma Jesse (Wright) Sowards, who preceded him in death.

Dale married his Bride Jeraldine (Handlin) Sowards on June 20, 1992, together they have one son Wyatt Joseph Sowards....

Feb 21, 2020

Effie E. Nash, 97, of Terre Haute died February 21, 2020 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Hymera on September 3, 1922 to Oscar and Pearl (Wyman) Keene.  She was a retired operator for General Telephone (GTE).  She was a member of the former Youngstown United Methodist Church, a former member of Riley American...