obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

Michelle Yvonne Terrell Wilkinson, 52, got her wings to heaven on January 10, 2019 at Union Hospital after a lengthy battle with diabetes and kidney failure.  She was born to Robert and Barbara Terrell in Terre Haute on October 12, 1966.   Shelly was a loving compassionate individual who maintained a positive attitude, a quick smile and her sense of...

Jan 8, 2019

Robert S. Delano, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born August 22, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Frederick Ford and Doris Crabbs Delano.  Robert was raised in Oklahoma and loved it there so much.  He enjoyed mushroom hunting, camping and watching the Dallas Cowboys.  His grandchildren were his...

Jan 8, 2019

Raymond F. Chilton, 75, of Terre Haute passed away on January 8, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born May 22, 1943 to James William Charles Chilton and Ernestine Barnhart Chilton.

Ray is survived by his wife of 30 years Patsy Jean Chilton, sons Raymond Chilton (Pam) and Edward Dudley (Charity); daughters Cari Dorfmeyer...

Jan 4, 2019

Ronnie Duling, 74, of Terre Haute passed away on January 4, 2019 in his home surrounded by family.  He was born on February 26, 1944 to William Duling and Dorothy "Romine" Duling.  Ron is preceded by his grandparents Glen and Rhetta Duling as well as both parents.  He is survived by his wife Kathy Duling; Son Jeff Duling; Step-son...

Dec 31, 2018

John Lyndell Drake, 67, of Fairbanks went home to be with the Lord on Monday December 31, 2018 at 6:45 pm in Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He was retired from Pfizer. He was born March 14, 1951 in Sullivan to Lyndell Drake and Mary (Brachvogel) Drake. John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Annie (Emery) Drake;...

Dec 30, 2018

Dennis R. Dewey, 51, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday December 30, 2018 in his residence. He was retired from the US Army having served during the Persian Gulf War and War in Iraq. He was born July 27, 1967 in Terre Haute to Dennis O. Dewey and Rebecca (Southerland) Dewey. Dennis is survived by sons, Joshua Dewey, Hunter...

Dec 30, 2018

Wayne Gorman, 72, of Terre Haute passed away December 30, 2018 at Southwood Healthcare.  Wayne was born October 7, 1946 to Ernest Gorman and Cora "Fitzgerald" Gorman.  He is preceded in death by both parents; his wife Marsha; son Wayne "Buddy" Jr; Brother Ernest "Ernie" Gorman as well as his brother-in-law Ed and Sister-in-law Anne.  Wayne is survived by...

Dec 29, 2018

Alpha Robert "Bob" Hanley, 93, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday December 29, 2018 at 12:00 pm in Springhill Village. He was owner of Bob's Auto Clean-Up. He was born January 22, 1925 in Linton to Alpha L. Hanley and Pearl (Broshears) Hanley. Bob is survived by nieces and nephews, Scott Peters (Diana), Mike Peters (Lynn), Terri Bell...

Dec 28, 2018

Nancy R. Power, 83, of Terre Haute and formerly of Farmersburg passed away on Friday December 28, 2018 at 10:13 pm in Southwood Health and rehab Center. She was born November 12, 1935 in Terre Haute to Marvin Hansel and Pearl (Crafton) Hansel. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Sherri Beasley (Richard) , Barbara Ann, and Patti Miller (John);...

Dec 21, 2018

Donald R Powers, 72, of Terre Haute passed away December 21, 2018 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born on February 23, 1946 to Fred Powers and Rose (Brock) Powers.  He is preceded in death by both parents; son Donnie Powers; brothers Leo Powers and Tom Powers; Sister Frieda Hojem, and his grandchild Dustin.  Don is survived by...

Dec 21, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Moseman, 91, of Terre Haute passed away on December 21, 2018 at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus.  She was born on March 25, 1927 to Virgil Streeter and Hallie Ingram Streeter.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents; Husband Glen; Brothers William Barton Streeter, Russell Streeter, John Streeter, and Noble Streeter; sisters  Ruby Nicoson, Mildred Cottom, and...

Dec 20, 2018

Eugene Lowell Saucerman 93, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on December 20, 2018. He was born July 19, 1925 in Dugger, Indiana to Orval and Ethel ( Kelley Miller) Saucerman. Gene married Sally Ann Casey on September 14, 1963. Gene is preceded in death by his parents; brother Joe; sister Doris; wife Sally and daughter Sandy Ring. Survived...

Dec 18, 2018

Norma Lee "I.E." Davies, 91 of Clearwater, Florida and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana died peacefully Tuesday, December 18, 2018.  She was born on November 24, 1927 to John and Laverne (Gilmour) Hill.

She married David Thomas Davies on August 18, 1947 and after 60 years of marriage, he preceded her in death.  She retired from Columbia...

Dec 18, 2018

Kenneth R.  Valentine,  66 of Terre Haute, loving husband, father, and grandfather  died suddenly on December 18, 2018 in Regional Hospital emergency room.  He was born on August 1, 1952 to William and Leatha Wallace Valentine.  He retired from the maintenance department at Terre Haute Regional Hospital and had also been in management for General Housewares prior to that. ...

Dec 15, 2018

Sue Neff, 81, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday December 15, 2018 at 2:35 pm in her residence. She had worked as an insurance agent and a tax preparer. She was born November 3, 1937 in Vigo County to Roy Barks and Helen (Horton) Barks. Sue is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Barger (Chris) of Germany; sons, Mike Neff...

Dec 11, 2018

Esther Nichols, 92, of Terre Haute passed away on December 11, 2018 in Southwood Healthcare.  She was born on October 2, 1926 to Rev. Lloyd Romine and Faye (Roe) Romine.  Esther is preceded in death by both parents; her husband Charles E. Nichols Sr; son William Nichols; brother, Harold Romine, as well as her sister, Rebecca Baker.  Esther is...

Dec 7, 2018

Sharon Voorhees, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at 8:24 AM in her home with family.  Sharon was born on April 2, 1940 to James Lankford and Hermine "Bays" Lankford.  She is preceded in death by both parents and her husband Arthur Voorhees.  Sharon is survived by her sons Bobby Lankford (Mary), and Harold Wayne...

Dec 6, 2018

Valeta May, 71, of Greencastle passed away on December 6, 2018 peacefully at home with her family at her side.  She was born October 10, 1947 in Terre Haute to Lloyd and Frances Zenor (Morgan).  Valeta is survived by her daughter Megan May, three grandchildren; Trey, Jacob, and Nevaeh, sisters;  Velma Yettman of Texas, Ginny Stanton (John) of Crawfordsville,...

Nov 30, 2018

Margaret Taylor, 101, formerly of Terre Haute and Lebonan passed away Friday November 30, 2018 in Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne. She was born December 19, 1916 in Lewis, IN to Joseph Taylor and Tessa (Sharpe) Taylor. Margaret is survived by daughters, Vicki Hawkins of Lebanon, IN and Lynn Taylor of Ft. Wayne; a sister, Mary Geiger; grandchildren, Mark...

Nov 30, 2018

Betty Lou Johnson, 80, passed away Friday November 30, 2018 at 6:15 pm in Clinton Gardens. She had worked as a secretary/nurses aid for St. Anthony Hospital, Community Hospital, and Methodist hospital. She was born April 10, 1938 in Sullivan County to Norman Edward Moore and Freda (Case) Moore. Betty is survived by a sister, Joann Bedwell of Terre...