obituaries

Oct 21, 2018

Philip K. Rogers, 92, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday October 21, 2018 in his residence. He worked for many years at Pfizer, first as a pharmaceutical representative then in the personnel department. He was born March 26, 1926 in Muncie, IN to William D. Rogers and Zula M (Hassler) Rogers. Philip is survived by his wife of 70...

Oct 18, 2018

Russell "Steve" Vaughn, 66 of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away October 18, 2018 with family around him. Mr. Vaughn was born September 30, 1952 in Vincennes, Indiana to his late parents; Gene Vaughn and Betty Perry.

"Steve" as everyone knew him, loved people, enjoyed life and his food, loved cooking for anyone inside and outside, loved hunting...

Oct 18, 2018

Coach Louis 'Pete' Jones, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away on Oct. 18, 2018. What do you say to honor someone who is larger than life? Such limited space to encapsulate a personality so captivating, laugh so infectious, smile so genuine, and generosity so limitless. Pete began coaching in 1963, starting the Terre Haute Track Club. In the late...

Oct 14, 2018

James (Jim) Alan Wright, age 60, died suddenly at his home in Newport News VA on October 14, 2018. Born August 29, 1958, Jim was preceded in death by his parents,  L. Paul and Betty (Stroup) Wright, brothers Steven and Mike, sister Nancy, nephews Jacob Wright and T.D. Wright, and one cow (unnamed) who was killed during the Great...

Oct 14, 2018

Betty Ruth Stephens, 88, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday October 14, 2018 at 3:15 am in Westminster Village. She was born July 15, 1930 in Terre Haute to Virgil Clark and Bertha (Pressley) Clark. Betty is survived by sons, William Stephens, Jr. of Robinson, IL and Michael Stephens (Debbi) of Terre Haute; sisters, Vera Holley of Columbus,...

Oct 14, 2018

George William Henley, Jr., 75, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday October 14, 2018 at 12:51 am in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was retired HR Director for the City of Terre Haute. He was born July 26, 1943 in Baltimore, MD to George William Henley and Virginia (Coffman) Henley; George is survived by his wife of 26 years,...

Oct 7, 2018

John David Everly, 89, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday October 7, 2018 at 10:00 am in Westminster Village Health Care. Dave worked for many years at Moore Business Forms and Supreme Heating and Cooling. He was born March 5, 1929 in Paris, IL to James Everly and Esther (Fox) Everly. He was preceded just nine days ago...

Oct 6, 2018

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done for us through his servant Jimmie DeWayne Senff.

Jimmie DeWayne Senff was born on the thirty-first of December in the Year of Our Lord 1931 to Delbert and Pearl (nee Shaneyfelt)...

Oct 5, 2018

Gerald "GT" Thomas passed away on October 5, 2018 at the age of 94. Gerald was born on July 5, 1924 to Loren Thomas and Opal (Chowning) Thomas in Sullivan County. He is survived by his wife Rosemary (Pierson) Thomas having been married 72 years; one son, Steven Thomas (Becky) of Longboat Key, FL; one daughter, Jan Alexander of...

Oct 2, 2018

Karla Mae (Gilbreath) Clayton, 63, passed away in her home on October 2, 2018.  She was born to Mary M Tomson on December 10, 1955. Karla was adopted and raised by Carl "Gene" Gilbreath and Stella Mae Foutz.  Karla is preceded in death by her adoptive mother Stella. She is survived by Gene and her step-mother Jessie; as well...

Sep 30, 2018

Daniel M. Wentz, Sr., 75, of Prairieton passed away September 30, 2018 in Putnam County, Indiana.  He was born in Lafayette, IN on April 20, 1943.  Mr. Wentz was a retired employee of the Vigo County Highway Department.  His survivors are his son Denny Wentz, a step-son Michael Hanna, and a step-daughter Alisha Parks.  There are seven grandchildren.  He...

Sep 28, 2018

Charlotte Jane Everly, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Friday September 28, 2018 at 2:30 am in Westminster Village. She was born April 11, 1928 in Sandford, IN to John Milton Decker and Blanche Elizabeth (Brown) Decker. She was a secretary at Commercial Solvents for many years. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 68 years, John David Everly;...

Sep 25, 2018

Samuel Joseph McCollum, 68, of Farmersburg passed away Tuesday September 25, 2018 at 3:50 pm in his residence. He retired in 2011 as a Crew Leader at Bemis after 38 years of service. He was born September 18, 1950 in Celina, OH to Samuel Leonard McCollum and Anna Louise (Azbell) McCollum. Samuel is survived by his wife of 44...

Sep 25, 2018

Donald Wyatt, born July 25, 1939 in Indianapolis, passed away after a long illness on September 25, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his sister Sharon Wyatt; Mother Ruth Wyatt and father Forest Wyatt. His surviving family include his wife Rhonda Wyatt; Daughter Denise Wyatt; Son Donald Wyatt II; Step-son Jason Tinker; grandson Casey Wyatt; his sister Linda...

Sep 24, 2018

Marion "Carl" Waldon, 77, of Farmersburg passed away Monday September 24, 2018 at 4:11 am in his residence. He was a retired Signalman for CSX Railroad. Carl was born May 22, 1941 in West Terre Haute to Leonard Lee Waldon and Thelma Lucille (Irwin) Waldon. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy (Swander) Waldon; daughter, Megan...

Sep 22, 2018

Robert Anthony "Bob" Hatcher, 54, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday September 22, 2018 at 8:25 pm in Westridge Health Care Center after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born December 19, 1963 in Terre Haute to Frank W. Hatcher and Dianne (Elmerick) Trackwell. He is survived by his mother, Dianne Trackwell; his father and step-mother, Frank...

Sep 20, 2018

Estelle "Stella" H. Finkler, 100, of Terre Haute and formerly of Dallas, Texas passed away at Meadows Manor East on Thursday, September 20, 2018.  She was born June 17, 1918 to Israel and Muriel Hochman in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.  Estelle was a piano teacher and also played the clarinet.  She attended World Gospel Church, was a member of the...

Sep 18, 2018

Priscilla J. Stephens was born on October 4, 1938. She passed away on September 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father Max Menestrina and her Mother and Step-father, Leith J Satz and Ray Satz. Priscilla is survived by her long time companion Dennis Kerns; her son Greg Stephens and wife Amy; two grand daughters, Shailee and...

Sep 8, 2018

Linda M. Goad, 67, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on September 8, 2018 at 1:40 a.m.  She was born in Linton IN to Burl E. and Lena (Padgett) Boyles on December 19, 1950.  Her parents and a sister Patricia Russell have preceded her in death.  She is survived by her husband, Larry Goad to whom...

Sep 7, 2018

Naia Lou Lawson, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was an elementary school teacher in Vigo County for over four decades after beginning her career in Casey, Illinois. She was born November 5, 1929, in Terre Haute to Daniel Chopson and Hazel (Churchill)...