obituaries


James "Jimmy" Montgomery

James "Jimmy" Montgomery

Feb 16, 2019

James (Jimmy) Montgomery, 55 of Terre Haute, In passed away unexpectedly in St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on February 16, 2019

He is survived by his wife Lori of 37 years. Three children, Lacy Montgomery(Landon), Jeremy Montgomery(Kristina) and Levi Garred, all of Terre Haute. Six Grandchildren, Destinie 16, Darrin 15, Lillian 13, Gunner 13, Kenzleigh 6 and...

Emma Matherly (Armstrong)  Smiddy

Emma Matherly (Armstrong) Smiddy

Feb 14, 2019

Emma L. Matherly Smiddy, 94, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 14, 2019 at 10:00 am in Signature Healthcare. She had retired from CBS and had also worker at Quaker Maid and Countryside Nursing Center. She was born February 14, 1925 in East Alton, IL to Grover Armstrong and Fannie (Moore) Armstrong. Emma is survived by her daughter,...

Gwen Lee (Schell)  Oliver

Gwen Lee (Schell) Oliver

Feb 12, 2019

Gwen Lee Oliver, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 11:16 pm in Union Hospital. She had worked for many years at RR Donnelley and retired from Flooring America. She was born September 20, 1939 in Terre Haute to Dale Schell and Estel (Dalgarn) Schell. Gwen is survived by her husband William "Ron" Oliver; a...

Marion T. Jackson

Marion T. Jackson

Feb 7, 2019

Dr. Marion T. Jackson, 85, of Terre Haute passed away at Brookdale of Ft. Wayne on Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born near Versailles on August 19, 1933 the son of Marshall and Estelle Fox Jackson. He was married to Jaleh Jorjani on June 1, 1985 and she preceded him in death in June of 2016.  Survivors include...

Michael Wade Triplett

Michael Wade Triplett

Feb 7, 2019

Michael Wade Triplett, 45, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 7, 2019 at 10:46 am in his residence. Michael had just earned his Master's Degree from ISU in Social Work and he was a Disabled Veteran. He was born February 8, 1973 in Kendallville, IN to Harrison Triplett and Patricia (Young) Triplett. Michael is survived by his wife,...

Debra L Stone

Debra L Stone

Feb 6, 2019

Debra L Stone, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on February 6, 2019 at Signature Healthcare.  Debra was born April 6, 1954 in California to Lloyd Stone and Marie (Owens) Masi.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Step-Father Angelo Masi; Brother-in-Law Dennis; Nephew Jonathon, and granddaughter Courtney.  Debra is survived by her two daughters Danielle Schroer (Richard)...

Veronica L Hofmann

Veronica L Hofmann

Jan 26, 2019

Veronica Laswell Hofmann, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Vigo County, Indiana. She was born February 19, 1943 in Terre Haute to Robert C. Sparks and Delores L. (Kester) Sparks. Veronica is survived by her husband Arthur Donald Hofmann; her daughter, Brenda Laswell; step-daughters, Pam Henry (Joe) and Cindy Hofmann (Larry); a step-son, Brad...

Donald Tooloose

Donald Tooloose

Jan 19, 2019

Donald L. Tooloose passed away on January 19, 2019 at Westminster Village Health and Rehab.  He was born on August 21, 1928 in DeSoto, Missouri to John Tooloose and Della (Whiteside) Tooloose.  Immediately after graduation from high school he went into the U.S. Marines, servicing overseas duty in China and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.  Returning...

Earl Dean Power

Earl Dean Power

Jan 19, 2019

Earl Dean Power, 89, of Fairbanks passed away at Union Hospital on January 19, 2019. He was born in rural Vigo County to Ralph and Vida Power (Prevo). He was retired from Hulman and Company after working for forty-eight and one-half years.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Marilyn Power (Griswold). Sons Douglas G....

Bruce Allen Weil

Bruce Allen Weil

Jan 16, 2019

Bruce Allen Weil, 71, of Lewis, Indiana passed away January 16, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born January 24, 1947 in Terre Haute to August and Zora (Montgomery) Weil.  Bruce was a truck driver working for both J.I. Case and Western Tar.  He belonged to the  Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, American Legion, Elks Club, and NRA...

Garnet Rose Frye

Garnet Rose Frye

Jan 12, 2019

Garnet Rose Frye, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on January 12, 2019 at Meadows Manor East.  She was born July 14, 1937 in Fontanet, Indiana to Rosco and Bertha Sanders. Garnet was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by a son, Brian Allen Frye; daughter-in-law, Tammy Frye; grandchildren,...

Donna Lou Harris

Donna Lou Harris

Jan 12, 2019

Donna Lou Harris, 66, of Terre Haute passed away on January 12, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Shelburn, Indiana on March 4, 1952 to Edsil and Marthella  Tincher.  Donna loved animals, enjoyed spending time with her family, and her grandchildren were her whole world.

She is preceded in death by her parents.  Donna is...

Norma Marie Lawson

Norma Marie Lawson

Jan 11, 2019

Norma Marie Lawson, 92, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday January 11, 2019 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born April 3, 1926 in Terre Haute to William Lawson and Alma (Tryon) Lawson. Norma is survived by her sisters, Nadine Barragan of Sacramento, CA and Margaret Haase of Waverly, TN and several nieces and nephews. Norma lived...

Thomas E. Atkins

Thomas E. Atkins

Jan 10, 2019

Thomas E. Atkins, 69, of Terre Haute passed away January 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in New Albany, IN to Ernest E. 'Gene' and Edna Williams Atkins.  He was a plant engineer at Gartland Foundry.  Tom was a member and former trustee of Free Life Community Church.  He also was a US Army veteran of Vietnam,...

Michelle Yvonne Wilkinson

Michelle Yvonne Wilkinson

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...

Robert S. Delano

Robert S. Delano

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...

Raymond F. Chilton

Raymond F. Chilton

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...

Ronnie Duling

Ronnie Duling

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...

John Lyndell Drake

John Lyndell Drake

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;...

Dennis R Dewey

Dennis R Dewey

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...