obituaries

Oct 25, 2019

Erma Tryon passed away on October 25, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Erma was a resident of Peddle Park in Terre Haute.

Erma was born at home in Blackhawk, Indiana to Hobart and Bernice (Johnson) Tryon. She retired from Bemis and was a long time member of the Cory Church of the Nazarene.

Erma...

Oct 20, 2019

Annika Jayde Morris, 7 weeks, gained her angel wings at 9:16pm on October 20, 2019 at Riley's Hospital for Children. The beloved daughter of Mitchell and Michaela Morris Farmersburg, IN and adored sister of Blakelyn Jean and Kenzee Jo. Though her stay on earth was brief she touched the lives of many. Along with Annika's parents and sisters she...

Oct 20, 2019

John C. Elliott passed away Sunday, October 20 at home. Due to his health, he took early retirement from the Tribune Star. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age while attending church with his beloved Grandma Pinwell.

He was born to George & Audrey (Penwell) Elliott February 5, 1937 in Greenfield,...

Oct 12, 2019

James E. Tryon Sr. passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his residence in Blackhawk Indiana less than one mile from where he was born.  Jim married Martha V. (Hause) on December 22, 1956 in Acton Indiana.  They shared 63 years of marriage together.

Born at home in Blackhawk he was the son of Hobart and...

Oct 12, 2019

Sumantbhai Patel passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 surrounded by family.  He was born September 11, 1927 in Inida to Narottambhai and Laduben Patel.  Sumantbhai was a high school math and science teacher educating students for over 40 years.  He was an avid reader and loved to spend time with his family.

He is survived by his...

Oct 11, 2019

On Friday, October 11, 2019, Karen Sue "Dougherty" Langham, age 67, went to be with her Lord. She loved to be immersed in any book and lose track of time and loved spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas, and her mother Lydia "Lawhun" Dougherty, her brothers, Dennis Dougherty Sr....

Oct 11, 2019

Bonnie Lee "B.L." Chandler, 84, of Terre Haute passed away at 6:45 p.m. Friday October 11, 2019.  He was born on May 13, 1935 to Cecil Chandler and Nina (Dunn) Chandler in Big Sandy, Tennessee.

B.L. owned and operated B.L. Chandler Construction Company for many years until he retired.  He loved to fish, golf, and bowl.  He...

Oct 9, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Braught was born to Luther and Flossie Allen on October 3, 1935 at Leon, Iowa and died October 9, 2019 at Terre Haute, IN at Westminster Village.  She attended Des Moines, Iowa Roosevelt High School where she met Loran R. Braught, they married at Des Moines First Methodist Church on September 26, 1954.  They had three sons;...

Oct 8, 2019

*CORRECTION* Randy G. Fleener, 64, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday October 8, 2019 in Martinsville, Indiana. He was a retired electrician. He was born August 29, 1955 in Terre Haute to Harold Eugene Fleener and Virginia (Tosser) Fleener. Randy is survived by a son, Rodney Fleener (Mandy); grandchildren, Madison and Ethan; sister, Lynette Singleton (Mike); brothers, Mike Fleener...

Oct 7, 2019

Anthony O. (Tony) Holcomb, 49, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.  He was born on February 1, 1970 in Terre Haute, Indiana  to Richard Owen Holcomb and Sandra L. Wallace Holcomb.  Tony loved to play tennis and received many awards over the years. He was known for his sense of humor and kindness.  Tony had a...

Oct 6, 2019

George Patrick Sinsai Fonyuy, 39, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bloomington on October 6, 2019.  He was born on March 17, 1980 to George and Sabina Fonyuy.  Pat is preceded in death by his grandparents Stephen and Lucy Gham as well as Mathias and Angela Wakam.  He is survived by his mother, Sabina Fonyuy...

Oct 5, 2019

Jay M. Keep, 54, of Marion Indiana passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 23, 1964 to James Osborne Keep and Norma Louise Connor Keep in Terre Haute.  Jay participated proudly in the Special Olympics for many years.  He loved being outside and he loved animals.  He was known to have a sweet...

Oct 5, 2019

Anna B Rogers, 97, passed away on October 5, 2019 at Tipton Hospital.  She was born on December 10, 1921 in Camden, IN to Archie Hughes and Mary "Ward" Hughes.  Anna is preceded in death by her husband Philip Rogers, who passed away in October of last year. They were married in 1948 in Lafayette, IN.  Anna is also...

Oct 4, 2019

Amy Elizabeth Doyle, 46, of Terre Haute passed away on October 4, 2019 after an 8 year battle with alcohol addiction.  She passed away at home, under the care of Kindred Hospice, with her loved ones close by.

Amy was the daughter of Stephen and Laura Doyle and was born on November 15, 1972.  Amy was the...

Sep 30, 2019

Janet I. Boswell, 84, of Riley passed away Monday September 30, 2019 in Springhill Village. She retired after 23 ½ years with Vocational Rehab. She was born August 18, 1935 in Riley, Indiana to C. Lester and Irene L. (Cottrel) Purcell. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard "Bud" Boswell; daughter, Tonda Cave; grandson, Jeremiah M....

Sep 28, 2019

Connie Leroy O'Hern, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday September 28, 2019 in his residence. He was a retired firefighter with over 35 years of service with the Staunton Fire Department and Search and Rescue. He was also Staunton Town Marshall for 19 years, worked at the Clay County Jail, drove an ambulance for 2 years and also...

Sep 27, 2019

Marjorie "Mardy" S. Young, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family following an astounding and courageous 16 year battle with Alzheimer 's disease.

Mardy was born November 30, 1950 in Fargo, North Dakota to Edward A. and Susan (Bassett) Simonson. She was raised in Fargo and then...

Sep 27, 2019

Vickie J. McCullough, 65, on September 27, 2019 left this life to start a new journey.  She is survived by husband Bernard McCullough of Fairbanks, son Chad Rambis (Morreen) of Farmersburg, grandchildren Rachael Croft of Sullivan, Jake Croft of Terre Haute, great grandchild Kyler Jones, brothers Frank Chambers (Jill) of Prairie Creek and Jimmy Chambers, as well as many...

Sep 26, 2019

Larry J. Goad, 72, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, September 26 at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute.  Born May 22, 1947, he was the son of Bertrand Goad and Annabelle (Pilk) Goad.

He was preceded in death by his wife Linda M.(Boyles) Goad, two brothers, Lloyd Goad and Bertrand (Butch) Goad, one sister Phyllis Padgett and...

Sep 24, 2019

Billy Joe Edwards, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday September 24, 2019 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He retired from Eli Lilly and had previously worked at Eldridge Harley Davidson Motorcycle Shop and Wadsworth Furnace Company. He was born March 29, 1933 in Bridgeton, IN to Ray and Irene (Adams) Edwards. Billy is survived by his daughters, Sharon...