obituaries

Sep 12, 2019

Betty Louise Richey passed away peacefully at 4:15p.m. with her children by her side on September 12, 2019 at home. Betty was born May 19, 1934 and was 85 years young.

Betty embraced all of life's struggles and responsibilities, without complaint, from a very young age and did not stop until the very end of her full...

Sep 10, 2019

Marion H. Goffinet,88, of Terre Haute passed away September 10, 2019 at Westminster Village Health Care.  She was born on April 11, 1931 in Terre Haute to Herschel and Helen (Monce) Jewell.  She was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.  Her husband, Henry Goffinet preceded her on May 17, 2003.  She...

Sep 2, 2019

Samuel A. Cash, III, 31, of Terre Haute passed away Monday September 2, 2019 in Union Hospital. He was an account manager for American Rental. Samuel was born January 4, 1988 in Terre Haute to Samuel A. Cash, Jr. and Tanya J. (Kisner) Keylor. He is survived by his sons, Daigan, Dailan, and Dauvan Cash; mother, Tanya Keylor (Steve);...

Sep 2, 2019

Jim Clements, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Monday September 2, 2019 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. He was retired from Indiana Gas Company. Jim was born April 8, 1939 in Terre Haute to Burley Clements and Amy May (Knight) Clements. He is survived by his sons, Greg Clements (Bridgett) and Brad Clements (Kim); grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaila-Danielle, and Travis;...

Aug 28, 2019

William E. "Bill" Harris, Jr., 83, of Pimento passed away Wednesday August 28, 2019 in Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus. He was a farmer and truck driver. Bill was born April 24, 1936 in Terre Haute to William E. and Thelma (Wilson) Harris. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Stienes) Harris; a daughter, Paula Harris;  a son, William E....

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...