obituaries

Nov 6, 2018

Frances G. "Frankie" Dishon Dorsett, 98, of Anderson passed away Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Miller's Merry Manor in chesterfield. She was born December 15, 1919 in Rising Sun, IN to Charles Riggs and Katherine (Gregory) Riggs. She was a supervisor at Columbia Records. Frankie is survived by a daughter-in-law, Terri Dishon; a sister, Wilma Rector; grandchildren, Shelley Brown...

Nov 4, 2018

Francis "Wes" Mimms, 74, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday November 4 2018 at Cobblestone Crossing.  He was born on December 17, 1943 in Orlando Florida to Paul Mimms and Marguerite "Girouard" Mimms. Wes is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley "Curley" Mimms; his parents; brother Paul-Remley Mimms; his sister Julie Mimms.  Wes is survived by his...

Oct 24, 2018

Donald R. Stephens, 82, lifelong Vigo County resident, passed away October 24, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born October 31, 1935 to Charles R. and Alta Fagg Stephens.  He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was the owner/operator of his own excavating business.  He also was a member of Southside Church...

Oct 23, 2018

Trudi Beth Thomson, 73, of West Columbia TX, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. She was born on June 29, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Lawrence and MaryJane (Proctor) Jones. Trudi had a passion for traveling and photography. She also had a love for animals and gardening. Trudi cherished her family and friends.

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Oct 23, 2018

Carl E. Robison, Jr., 64, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018 in his residence. He had been a truck driver. He was born January 7, 1954 in Santa Clara, CA to Carl E. Robison and Joan (Darbellay) Robison. Carl is survived by sons, Bryan Robison and his wife Courtney and Shawn Robison and his companion Monica...

Oct 22, 2018

Tamara "Tammy" L. Burns, 56, of Terre Haute passed away October 22, 2018 at her residence.  She was born May 26, 1962 to Robert W. Weinhold and Dorothy (Feiste) Weinhold in St. Louis, Missouri.

Tammy is survived by her mother, daughter Lydia Elizabeth Burns, sister Karen Weinhold and two nephews; Andrew David Cognata and Allen Michael Cogneta...

Oct 22, 2018

Dovie Ann Tedrow, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Monday October 22, 2018 at 12:35 pm in Westminster Health Care. She was born May 17, 1932 in Daviess County, IN to Otis and Leona Arvin. She is survived by a son, Larry Tedrow; a daughter, Debbie Siekman; sisters, Gahelah Tedrow and Linda Fitch; brothers, Gene Arvin and Morris Arvin;...

Oct 21, 2018

Leonard W. Gallagher, 64 of Farmersburg, Indiana passed away on October 21, 2018 at Union Hospital.  Leonard was born February 20, 1954 in Linton Indiana to Phillip and Edith (Ketchem) Gallagher.  He was extremely proud to be a retired United Mine Working member having worked underground in Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.  Leonard also worked at the Wabash Valley Correctional...

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;...