obituaries

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...

Feb 20, 2020

Andrew P. "Andy"  Stadler, age 52, died February 20, 2020 after a long battle  with ALS, a muscle and nerve issue resulting from his military service in multiple deployments during Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Stadler is survived by his wife, Laura; four children, Melinda Stadler, Michael Stadler, Ben Stadler, and Laurisa Stadler and grandson, Jaden Eberlien....

Feb 19, 2020

Frederick "Fred" Henry Hartmann, 79, passed away February 19. 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was the oldest son of Herman and Helen Hartmann.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon; brother David; niece Michelle Myers of Edinburg, IL, as well as nephew Jon Hartmann.  Fred was a metal sheet worker for 60 years, following...

Feb 19, 2020

Ronald R. "Ron" Hughes, 84, of Paris, Illinois and formerly of Fairbanks, IN passed away Wednesday February 19, 2020 at Union Hospital. He retired from the Indiana-Michigan Breed Power Plant. He was born December 25, 1935 in Sullivan County to Gerald and Bessie (Harris) Hughes. Ron is survived by his wife, Margaret "Margie" (Richardson) Hughes, whom he married July...

Feb 19, 2020

William E. "Bill" Whitesell, 65, of Rosedale passed away Wednesday February 19, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was born March 23, 1954 in Terre Haute to Earl and Mary (Franklin) Whitesell. Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vickie (Howerton) Whitesell, whom he married August 14, 1976; daughter, Rae Milburn (Robert); son, Joe Wampler; grandchildren, Oakley Milburn,...

Feb 18, 2020

James "Bobby" Daugherty passed away on February 18, 2020 in Silver Birch Assisted Living in Terre Haute.  He was born on January 17, 1924 in Ohio County, Kentucky, the son of Claude Daugherty and Vonnie Simpson-Daugherty.  He married the love of his life, Eulalia Arbuckle-Daugherty on September 3, 1946 in Hartford, Kentucky.  He had 56 wonderful years together before...

Feb 13, 2020

Lois Jane Stephens, 84, passed away in the comfort of her home in Tulsa, OK on February 13, 2020. She was born to Robert and Eva (Murphy) Haskett on December 14, 1935 in Vigo County.  Lois is preceded in death by her  loving husband, Pearl Eugene Stephens; their son, Mark Stephens, daughter, Colleena Frontiero, and 3 grandchildren.  She has  ...