obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

Rita Gail Drake, 65, passed away on January 1, 2020 at St Vincent Hospital.  She was born to Ferris Roberson and Mary Ann Tully Roberson on March 4, 1954.  She is preceded in death by both parents and her sister Judi Hartsburg.  Rita is survived by her loving husband Dr Stan Drake; daughters Nichole Morton (Eric) and Tiffany Drake...

Dec 31, 2019

Vera A. Weaver, 93, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019 in Harrison's Crossing Health Campus. She retired from JC Penny's in 1988, She was born April 18, 1926 in Portland, IN to Gerald and Gladys (Faris) Stultz. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Marcella Weaver; sister, Rosemary Williams (Virgil); brothers, Herbert Stultz (Juanita), James Stultz (Shirley),...

Dec 30, 2019

Wanda L. Smith, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  She was born December 9, 1929 in Poland, Indiana to Russell Nees and Grace Wisemiller Nees.

Wanda is survived by her husband of 70 years, William R.  Smith, sons Barton Ray Smith (Karen Hampton) and Bradley Dean Smith (Karen),...

Dec 30, 2019

Linda Hanley Donahue, 66, of Terre Haute passed away December 28, 2019.  She was born June 2, 1953 in Terre Haute to Howard and Nancy Hanley.  Linda is survived by her daughter Jessica (Mark) Fiesel, grandchildren Luke, Oren, Millie, Josie, and Rook Fiesel, her mother Nancy Hanley, brother Stephen (Marlis)Hanley and sister Cathy (Glenn) Gage, and four nieces and...

Dec 29, 2019

Carolyn A. Marquis, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 in Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus. She was born September 2, 1942 in Terre Haute to Mart and Hazel Atterson. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Donna Taylor (Tim); sister, Frances Hensley; grandchildren, Chelsea Lucas (Billy), Timmy Taylor, Jr., and Crystal Hlatko (boyfriend Zack); many great-grandchildren; several...

Dec 29, 2019

Carolyn A. Marquis, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 in Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus. She was born September 2, 1942 in Terre Haute to Mart and Hazel Atterson. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Donna Taylor (Tim); sister, Frances Hensley; grandchildren, Chelsea Lucas (Billy), Timmy Taylor, Jr., and Crystal Hlatko (boyfriend Zack); many great-grandchildren; several...

Dec 28, 2019

Alonzo "Lonnie" E. Peoples, 52, of Terre Haute passed away at Meadows Manor East on December 28, 2019.  He was born on June 17, 1967 to William J Peoples and Judith Anne Hubbs Peoples.  Lonnie is preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his wife Christina Peoples; his mother; four sons William, Luke, Blake and Clayton...

Dec 26, 2019

Charlotta Entered Heavens gates on 12/26/2019 @ 1:47 pm. She was at Regional Hospital with five out of eight of her children by her side. Three of her sons were not able to make it. She was born to the late Elmer & Pauline Taylor in Terre Haute on 6/6/1938. A loving mother and grandmother to many, Charlotta was...

Dec 26, 2019

Dorothy Selvia Bergman went to be with the Lord Dec 26, 2019.  She was born to Frank Selvia and Mary Tennessee Shaw Selvia on Jan 16, 1918 in Tecumseh, Indiana.  Her parents being from Georgia and Tennessee instilled in her a deep love for music and the Gospels.  Dorothy played guitar and sang for many church functions and gave...

Dec 22, 2019

John Wayne Faught, 70, went to heaven December 22, 2019, peacefully at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. John was born April 11, 1949 to John and Imogene (Baker) Faught in Linton, Indiana. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and son. John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy (Grizzle) Faught; mother, Imogene;...

Dec 19, 2019

Eunice Gross, 77, passed away December 19, 2019 at Silver Birch of Terre Haute.  She was born on May 22, 1942 to Roy Lee and Selma Olson-Lee.  She is preceded in death by both parents; husband, Frank Gross; as well as daughter Darla Gross.  Eunice is survived her sons, Frank Gross and John Gross; daughters, Debbie Gross, Sherrie Dorn,...

Dec 19, 2019

Catherine Colette Hatcher, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday December 19, 2019 in IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born March 15, 1943 in Vigo County to William and Doris (Vaughn) Hatcher. She is survived by a daughter, Theresa Hemrich (Larry); sons, Matthew Smith (Ana), Michael Smith (Pam), Stephen Smith (Angie), Richard Smith (Kathy); sisters,...

Dec 19, 2019

Carl M. Sullivan, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born December 13, 1943 in Terre Haute to Ira Sullivan and Rebecca (Hilbird) Sullivan.  Carl worked as a Communications Technician for AT&T for over 35 years.  He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and the Riley...

Dec 18, 2019

Geraldine Thomson Liffick, 96, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday December 18, 2019 in Springhill Village. She was retired from Sears and Roebuck. She was born August 14, 1923 in Shelburn to Hosea Emerson and Gladys (Criss) Thomson. She is survived by sons, Brant Leon Liffick (Jeanne) and Ernest Liffick (Sheri); granddaughter, Shelley Ike; great-grandchildren, Debra Arbuckle (Michael), Lisa...

Dec 14, 2019

Emma Jean Hunter Lee, 96, of Farmersburg, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was born August 25, 1923, in Vigo County to Emma Cecile VanCleave Hunter and Verner Andrew Hunter.

Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma. She was a homemaker, graduate of Blackhawk...

Dec 12, 2019

Janice E. Cole, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, December, 12, 2019 at Union Hospital. She was born April 21, 1954 in Terre Haute to Ira and Alta Smith. Janice was an art teacher for Southwest Parke School Corporation and had been a teacher for over 40 years. She was an award winning artist, active member of Sigma...

Dec 9, 2019

Carly Ring, 22, of Terre Haute passed away in Boynton Beach, FL on December 9, 2019.  She was born on February 5, 1997 to Ronald Ring and Molly Moody-Wasson.  Carly is preceded in death by her sister Rachel Ring. She is survived by her both parents and her step-father Kevin ; Grandmother, Stella Moody; Sister Nikki Wasson; Brother Mark...

Dec 7, 2019

Virginia Maxine Cox-Cahill, 95, passed away at Springhill Village on December 7, 2019.  She was born on July 9, 1924 to Homer Cox and Beulah Rollings-Cox.  Maxine is preceded in death by her brothers Ed Cox(Ilene)and Harold Cox (Blanche); her sisters; Genny Armstrong (Dutch) and Mid Poindexter (Gene).  She is survived by her children, Jane Heck (Jim), John Cahill...

Dec 6, 2019

Freida R. Moore, 89, of Terre Haute passed away December 6, 2019. Born October 22, 1930 in Terre Haute to Earl Farrand and Elma Keegan Farrand.  Freida was a 1948 honors graduate of Wiley High School.  After graduating she worked as a secretary for the Terre Haute Ordinance Depot with military clearance.  On May 8, 1955 she married the...

Dec 4, 2019

Wendell Lowell Peterson, 83, passed away at his home on December 4, 2019.  He was born on February 27, 1936 to James M Peterson and Lois E (McGarvey) Peterson.  Wendell is preceded in death by his wife Cathy.  He is survived by his daughters Yvette Peterson and Gretchen Peterson, as well as his grandson Max, who he thought of...