obituaries

Sep 27, 2025

Edra I. Wilson (Toney), 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on September 27, 2025 from an extended illness.  She was surrounded by the lover of her family members at home.

Edra enjoyed camping, gardening, working on puzzles, and spending time with her family.  She was a sweet, caring soul.  Her compassion...

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Kathryn Scheytt, 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.  She was born on October 20, 1963 to John W. and Jessie (Black) Scheytt in Terre Haute.

Mary is survived by her sisters, Virginia Burns, Laura Fite (Barry), and Ruth Nasser (John); ten nieces and nephews; and her housemate.

Mary...

Sep 23, 2025

Edward Ernest White, 72, of Paris, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.  He was born on May 15, 1953 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Howard and Mary (Fuqua) White.  On March 19, 1973, he married the love of his life, Karen.

In his free time, he enjoyed being in the outdoors.  He loved hunting, camping,...

Sep 21, 2025

Martha Zoe LaDue, 91, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.  Born Martha Zoe McLaughlin, she dedicated her life to her Lord, her family and her music.  At World Gospel Church, she frequently played piano and organ as well as sang alto in the church choir.  She loved the focus of reaching...

Sep 20, 2025

Margaret Joan "Joan" Erickson Whalen, 89, was born in Connersville, Indiana on April 2, 1936. She passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas September 20, 2025.

She was the eldest child of Margaret E. Werking Erickson (later Hull) and Carl Philip Erickson. She received her Bachelor of Arts (1958) and Master of Arts in Teaching (1968) in Biology...

Sep 19, 2025

Michael Phillip Kassis, 79, passed away on September 19, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1945 in Terre Haute to Debe and Helen Kassis. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Janet Kassis; daughter Chandra Valandingham (Richard), stepson Jerry Cowden, stepdaughter Angela Cowden, sister Brenda Cooper,...

Sep 13, 2025

Doris Jean Bean (Rayhill) of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Union Hospital on Saturday, September 13, 2025, just a few weeks shy of her 88th birthday.

Doris was born on October 13, 1937, in Pana, Illinois, to James A. Rayhill and Evelyn Rayhill (DuChaney). She graduated from Pana High School, and, on January 2, 1960,...

Sep 13, 2025

Betty Irene Switzer, 72, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.  She was born to Robert and Lillian Florence (Hughes) Switzer on July 14, 1953 in West Terre Haute, Indiana.  Betty loved the Lord and loved to sing in church.

Betty is survived by her son Richard Cooper (Stacey); daughters Lisa and Leslie...

Sep 10, 2025

Norma L. Neal, 86, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  She was born to Doyle & Saretta Walker on July 17, 1939 in Paris, Illinois.  Norma was a homemaker and loved keeping her home neat and tidy.  She also enjoyed the occasional crossword puzzle.

Norma is survived by her sons Kenneth David...

Sep 8, 2025

John "Chris" Christopher Granby, 52, passed away on September 8, 2025. He was born on February 12, 1973. Chris worked as a car salesman for many years, working his way up to manager at Sullivan Automotive Group. He also enjoyed racing and watching all sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals.

He is survived by his mother Sheila...

Sep 7, 2025

Robert "Bob" Eugene Kaperak, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, wife Minnie Kaperak, and daughter Tracy Miner on September 7, 2025. He was surrounded at home by his loving family. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 24, 1932. His family moved to Terre Haute in 1933. Bob was a lifelong resident...

Sep 5, 2025

Thomas Steven "Steve" Ford, 75, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

Steve was born on May 5, 1950 in Evansville, IN, to Joe and Jo Ann Crabtree Ford.

Steve grew up on his parents' and grandparents' farm in Poseyville, IN. He was a 1968...

Sep 4, 2025

Luther Michael "Mike" Neeley, 74, of Rockville passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in his home surrounded by family.  Mike was born September 7, 1950 in Indianapolis to Chet and Maxine Johnston Neeley.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Janice (Maynard), whom he married September 4, 1976.  He is also survived by...

Sep 4, 2025

Reverend James "Jim" B. Haddix, 78, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on August 12, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio, Jim—affectionately known as "Jimmy"—was the youngest of five children born to Leck and Dorothy (South) Haddix. Coming from three generations of ministers rooted in the Appalachian Bible Belt,...

Aug 31, 2025

Elinor Jo Ward TeVault, age 83, of Terre Haute, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 31, 2025, at Union Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 30, 1942, in Valparaiso, IN, to Dallas Eugene Foster and Edna Mae Foster. She grew up on a farm and was the oldest of 9...

Aug 29, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Gene Shaw, 79, passed away on August 29, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1946, in Terre Haute to Thomas Shaw Sr. and Frances M. (Reynolds) Chambers. Ron was a cowboy at heart who took great pride in wearing his big cowboy hats and cowboy boots. He loved his horses, especially his adopted Mustang, Whiskey. He...

Aug 25, 2025

Jerry Raydell Wilson, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.  He was born to Jerry and Gertrude (Little) Wilson in Monroe, Louisiana on December 10, 1959.  Jerry enjoyed being self-employed while owning his own business.  He was a lifetime member of the Eagles.  Jerry enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises.  He loved the Saints...

Aug 25, 2025

Delbert Martin White, Sr. of Clinton, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He was born in Highland, Illinois on July 7, 1963.  Delbert had many jobs, including truck driving and working on boats.  While in the Army, he worked as a professional chef and an MP.  Delbert also received medical training in Kuwait...

Aug 19, 2025

Mangalaben Sumantbhai Patel, 95, passed away on August 19, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1929 to Naranbhai and Kashiben Patel. She and her late husband, Sumantbhai Patel, both worked as teachers in India. She later went on to manage a cottage industry to help the underserved. She took great pride in raising her children and helping raise...

Aug 18, 2025

Dean Robert Miller, 89, of Terre Haute, died on August 18, 2025 in his home. He was born on October 23, 1935 in San Francisco, California to John D. Miller and Emma L. Miller.  He spent the first five years of his life on Alcatraz Island where his dad worked.

Dean was preceded in death by his...