obituaries

Aug 26, 2019

Rosalee M. Newby, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at  Gibson Family Center For Hospice.  She was born December 31, 1932 in Patricksburg, Indiana to Donald and Mary Huber.  Rosalee was a loving wife and mother.  She enjoyed gardening, watching IU basketball, playing the piano.  She was a member of the First Church of the...

Aug 26, 2019

– Lowell W. Smith passed away Monday August 26, 2019 surrounded by his wife and family.

Lowell is survived by Judy, his wife of 53 years and four children; Steve Smith, Sherrie Kirkpatrick (Scott), Scott Smith (Brooke), and Sam Smith.  Also surviving are grandchildren; Garrett Smith, Jake Kirkpatrick, Johnny Kirkpatrick, and Steven Smith.

Lowell was...

Aug 25, 2019

Thomas L. "Tom" Dickerson, 58, of Los Angeles, California and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana departed this life on Sunday,  August 25, 2019, in Los Angeles.  He was born January 20, 1961 to Lawrence A. "Bud" Dickerson and Betty J. Francis Dickerson.  He was preceded in death by his parents and great nephew Grant A. Hatzl.

He...

Aug 24, 2019

Father Lucien Bernard "Bernie" LaMontagne, 81, of Terre Haute passed into his spiritual life on Saturday August 24, 2019 at Providence Healthcare. He was a Roman Catholic Priest with the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island. Father Bernie was born July 4, 1938 in Central Falls, Rhode Island to Roland and Beatrice (Santerre) LaMontagne. He is survived by his brother,...

Aug 22, 2019

Bradley 'Brad' Cook

​Bradley Philip Cook, 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long and courageous battle with cancer on August, 21, 2019 with his loving wife Barbara holding his hand.

​Brad was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter Hannah Elizabeth.  He is survived by his...

Aug 21, 2019

Ronald J Shields, 53, passed away on August 21, 2019 at Southwood Healthcare Center.  He was born on June 17, 1966 to Joseph E Shields and Marva Shields (Whitkanack).  He is preceded in death by both parents; wife Cynthia and Sister Debra Vaughn.  Ron is survived by his sister Shirley Wright (Richard); Brother-in-law Bruce Vaughn, and his nieces and...

Aug 21, 2019

Tracey Denise Mercer-Cox, 53, gained her place in Heaven's garden on Monday, August 19, 2019.  Her unexpected departure has left a void that will never be filled.

Tracey was loved by many, adored and cherished by all who knew her.  She had this uncanny ability to make others feel at home whenever she was near.

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Aug 19, 2019

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Chambers, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Monday August 19, 2019 in Westminster Health Care. She was born November 17, 1943 in Ohio. She was an X-ray technician with AP&S Clinic. Peggy is survived by her son, Robert "Bob" Chambers (Tracy Miller); grandchildren, Christian, Brittany, Eric, and Amanda and great-grandchildren, Dexter and Castiella. Visitation will be...

Aug 13, 2019

Beatrice Compton, 86, of Terre Haute passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 13, 2019.  She was born in West Terre Haute to Clifford Edward Clinton and Francis Irene 'Matlock" Clinton on December 15, 1932.  Beatrice is preceded in death by both parents; husband Van Nelson Compton; sons Timothy Wayne Compton and James Foster...

Aug 12, 2019

Catherine "Peg" Curtis, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on August 12, 2019 at Waters of Greencastle Nursing Home after a long hard fought battle of Alzheimer's disease.  She was born on August 1, 1938 to George Arthur Dixon and Catherine Elizabeth Dixon.  Peg is preceded in death by both parents; her loving husband Charles "Chuck" Curtis; Nephew Doug...

Aug 10, 2019

Freda M. Cornett, 95, passed away August 10, 2019 at Cobblestone Crossing.  She was born in Terre Haute to Matthew and Ina Cesinger.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry H. Cornett. Harry was the love of her life, the two were married for 60 years.  Also preceding Freda are her parents and nine brothers and sisters. ...

Aug 10, 2019

Robert "Bob" Hays, 90, of Terre Haute passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on August 10, 2019.  Bob was born on December 7, 1928 to Orla W Hays and Ola "Lunstrum" Hays.  He is preceded in death by both parents; Granddaughter Jennifer Diane Held; Brother Orla Warren Hays Jr, and Sister Betty Conway.  Bob is...

Aug 4, 2019

Peggy I. Bays, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 in Southwood Healthcare. She was a retired supervisor from CBS. She was born January 15, 1929 in Terre Haute to Lester and Chloe (Knew) Haney. Peggy is survived by her daughters, P\Beverly Bays of Terre Haute and Barbara Schwartz (Hugh) of Morristown, TN; son, Bud Bays...

Aug 3, 2019

Craig E. Hummel, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday August 3, 2019 in his residence. Craig was an Independent Jewelry Designer. He was born June 17, 1951 in South Bend to Elvin and Maxine (Hans) Hummel. He is survived by his wife, Madonna (Bruggenschmidt) Hummel; daughters, Maggie Hummel of Terre Haute and Clair Hummel of Houston; son, Clay...

Aug 1, 2019

Anna Ruth Racop, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 in her residence.  She was born February 22, 1939 in Morley, Tennessee to Earl Bradley and Paralee Allen Bradley.  Anna was a Registered Nurse graduating from Indiana State University with her BSN and Master's degree.  She went on to teach at both Ball State Univeristy in...

Jul 28, 2019

Vernon L. Franklin, 68, of Terre Haute passed away in his residence on Sunday, July 28, 2019.  He was born in Terre Haute May 19, 1951 to Vernon Francis Franklin and Mary Lee Franklin (Childress).  Vernon was an avid fisherman, enjoyed going to flea markets looking for treasures to buy, and working on his Harley that never ran.  He...

Jul 28, 2019

James "Jim" Creighton Spence, 79, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2019.  Jim, was born on March 21, 1940 in Guernsey County, Ohio to Frank and Mayme Spence, where he was raised on a small farm. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1963. In 1964 he moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, to plant his roots and proceeded to...

Jul 27, 2019

Lloyd "Mick" Michael Davis, 84, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully in his residence on Saturday July 27, 2019. Lloyd had worked at Klause Electronics, York Electronics and as a programmer at both CBS and IBM. He was born September 23, 1934 in Terre Haute to Lloyd Edward Davis and Helen Jean (Reisman) Davis. He is survived by his...

Jul 27, 2019

Ruby I. Schoemaker, 79, of Terre Haute passed peacefully in her residence, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday July 27, 2019. She was born September 14, 1939 in Terre Haute to William and Thelma (Choner) Booker. Ruby is survived by her daughters, Penny Hammond (Jon), Terry Patrick (Jeff), and Kelly Watts (Raymond); brother, Frank Booker; grandchildren, Michelle Cates...

Jul 22, 2019

Barbara Jean Anderson, 91, of Terre Haute, died July 22, 2019 at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. She was born December 13, 1927 to Delbert and Maxine (Rich) Fye in Kokomo, Indiana, and raised in Terre Haute by adoptive parents William and Glatie (Handley) Rich. Barbara, known as Jean by her family, attended St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing and...