obituaries

Nov 9, 2019

Mary Louise Kester, 90, passed away on November 9, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born on September 15, 1929 to the late Lawrence and Pearl Strain.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Dale Kester; brothers Russell Lloyd Strain and Richard Lee Strain; son, Terry Kester; daughter Peggy Porter; and...

Nov 5, 2019

Peggy Lou Anderson Brown, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She was born at home in Terre Haute, behind the former Henley's Greenhouse, on April 1, 1934. The day was both April Fool's Day and Easter that year. She was the only child of William Cecil Anderson and...

Nov 5, 2019

Melody Lynn (Tapy) Kerr, 57, of Center Point, IN, formerly of Terre Haute passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She was born on December 13, 1961 to William James and Marilyn (Miller) Tapy in Terre Haute. Melody was preceded in death by her parents and former husband, Stanley Kerr. She is survived by her...

Nov 4, 2019

Lew M. Van Reed Jr., (99), of Terre Haute, died on November 4, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. He was a realtor employed in sales with Newlin Johnson Co. and as a mortgage loan appraiser with First Financial Corp. (Terre Haute First Bank). He was born in Terre Haute on August 18, 1920, to Lew M. Van...

Nov 1, 2019

Debra K. Rigdon Wilson, 67, of Terre Haute passed away November 1, 2019.  She was born June 18, 1952 in Brazil, IN. Debra graduated from Brazil High School.   She worked for many years at Glasco Apparatis Co before retiring. She is survived by Tom Wilson; sister, Roseanne Wade, and nieces Pamela Miller, Robin Major, Penny Wade and Heather Morson...

Oct 31, 2019

James Everett Riggins, Sr., 98, better known to friends and family as "Buck Riggins" was a long time resident of Farmersburg, Indiana.  He passed away at Sullivan County Community Hospital on October 31, 2019.

He was born in Thorney, Arkansas, October 23, 1921 to William Guy and Grace Florence (Dill) Riggins.

He served his country...

Oct 30, 2019

Candy Sue Ricketts, 63, passed away at her home on October 30, 2019.  She was born on August 16, 1956 to Donald Lee Cottom Sr and Barbara June (Jones) Cottom.  She is preceded in death by both her parents as well as her son, Gregory Cottom Keene.  Candy is survived by her husband M L Ricketts Sr.; Children Eric...

Oct 29, 2019

Roberta Lynn (Conatser) McBroom "Nanny" 56, of Terre Haute passed away on October 29th 2019 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born on May 21, 1963 to Norman Conatser and Phyllis (Egan) Conatser.  Bobbi is preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband Pat McBroom; Daughter Kristy Adams (Andy);Sons Michael Tarwater...

Oct 26, 2019

Betty June Farmer, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019.  She was born April 1, 1931 in Terre Haute to William Farmer and Edith Blocksom Farmer.  Betty spent over 30 years as an educator retiring from Pike Township Schools at the age of 80. During those years she was also a teacher for the children of...

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...