obituaries

Jul 18, 2018

George Jones Jr,51, of Terre Haute passed away in his home on July 18, 2018.  George was born in Hollywood Florida on November 17, 1966 to George Jones Sr and Janice (Carlson) Jones.  George was a Boilermaker in Local 374. He was also a member of the NRA.  George was an outdoorsman. He loved to go out on airboats,...

Jul 18, 2018

Romilene "Romie" E. Burnett, Terre Haute, passed away July 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 7, 1947 in Terre Haute to Raymond Winslow and Juanita Cooper Hayhurst. She is survived by her mother; son, Chad Burnett (Michelle); Granddaughter, Maybe; three grandsons, Tyler, Tayler and Ty Gun; sister, Debbie Sankey; brother, Harvey Hayhurst,...

Jul 17, 2018

Larry L. Burnett, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on July 17, 2018 in his residence surrounded by family.  He was born May 30, 1941 to Harold and Elsie Burnett in Terre Haute.  Larry was a 1959 Honey Creek High School graduate.  He was a member of the Farmers Chapel Church.  Larry was a farmer.

He is...

Jul 16, 2018

Gertrude Eileen Tryon went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Eileen was born May 4, 1923 in Terre Haute to Oscar and Sylvia Tryon.  Eileen spent her 95 years in Terre Haute and retired from Indiana State University.  She enjoyed making candles as...

Jul 10, 2018

Robert "Bob" Jenkins began his life on March 20, 1941 and went to be with his Savior on July 10, 2018.

Bob was an avid gardener.  He supplied his family with fresh vegetables every summer and loved trying new varieties.  He shared many plants with friends that he started from seed.  After retirement he became a Master...

Jul 10, 2018

David L. Hall, 73, left for his mansion in the sky on July 10, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.   David walked through life as a fun-loving, kind and generous person with a fantastic sense of humor.  Even as he faced the pain of cancer, he never failed to be pleasant, positive, appreciated and loving, making a lasting impression...

Jul 9, 2018

Erma P. Kirk, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Monday July 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm in her residence. She was born July 8, 1927 in West Union, IL to Joseph Creed and Sophia (Lathrop) Creed. Erma is survived by daughters, Peggy Lowe of Fontanet  and Angela Statts (Charles) of Henderson, KY; sons, Tom Kirk (Jackie) of Rosedale, Richard...

Jul 8, 2018

Rita Kay Ellinger, 57, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 at 2:00 am in her residence. She was born August 29, 1960 in Marshall, IL to Ralph Rayhel and Barbara (McCullough) Rayhel. Rita is survived by her husband Timothy Ellinger; daughters, Crystal Ellington, Lacey Bigler, and Julie Ellinger; sisters, Mary Hauger and Carlina hart; brothers, Buddy...

Jul 7, 2018

Keith Byron Daugherty, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 at 5:10 am in Westridge Healthcare. He had worked for many years at Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Company. Keith was born April 26, 1942 in French Lick, IN to John and Mabel Daugherty. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Cox) Daugherty; a son, Byron "Kirt"...

Jul 2, 2018

Donna Williams, 71, of Brazil passed away on Monday, July 02, 2018 at Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute the daughter of Robert and Maxine Williams and sister to Diana (Williams) Wey.

Donna was one of God's special angels that brought joy to those around her. Donna enjoyed spending time with her housemates and ResCare...

Jun 29, 2018

Harry Frederick "Fred" Horstman was born in Sewickley, PA. on May 11, 1930 to Harry F. Horstman and Leona May Christie. He graduated from Coraopolis, PA High School in 1948. He became a competitive shooter and won several trophies in competition with both pistol and rifle. He also learned to fly at the air base nearby and had his...

Jun 28, 2018

Debra Charlene "Debbie" Deckard, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 28, 2018. She spent the last decade working as a teller for Crane Credit Union. Before that, she'd spent her career in early childhood advocacy and education. She graduated in 1971 from Wiley High School, then went on...

Jun 26, 2018

Betty Lou Southwood, 93 of Terre Haute passed away at Westminster Village on June 26, 2018.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 14, 1925 to Thomas Earl Haverty and Norma (Hayward) Haverty .    Betty was a high school History and Science teacher and was later the Activities Director for the Vigo County Home.

She is...

Jun 24, 2018

Fred D. Fields, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday June 24, 2018 in his residence. He retired in 2000, after 53 years at Hulman and Company. Fred was born May 12, 1934 in Terre Haute to Clarence Fields and Effie May (Lemmons) Fields. He is survived by his wife, Mary V. (Hines) Fields; sons, Freddie Lee Fields, Eddie...

Jun 22, 2018

Kenneth Dale Smith, Jr., 46, of West Terre Haute passed away Friday June 22, 2018 at 10:30 am in his residence. Kenneth was an electrician. He was born April 27, 1972 in Terre Haute to Kenneth Dale Smith, Sr. and Marsha Lane-Smith. He is survived by his parents; daughters, Mikaila Smith and Allyssa Smith; sons, Samuel Smith and Gunner...

Jun 22, 2018

Bertis Edward "Ed" Long, 94 of Terre Haute passed away at Indiana University Health North in Indianapolis on June 22, 2018.  He was born November 13, 1923 in Terre Haute to Bertis Elba Long and Lela Maink Long.  Ed served his country in the United States Army during WWII and retired after 30 years of service from the U.S....

Jun 19, 2018

Max L. Davis, 96 of Terre Haute passed away at Springhill Village on June 19, 2018.  He was born November 20, 1921 to Irven Davis and Edna (Hunt) Davis in Terre Haute.  Max was a Mason, a lifetime member of the VFW, loved fishing and served in World War II.

He is survived by his daughter Brenda...

Jun 19, 2018

Tom Stefanski, 92, of Terre Haute died on June 19 2018 at Shakamak Good Samaritan in Jasonville.  Tom was born on April 2 1926 to Paul Stefanski and Anna (Ansorge) Stefanski.  Survivors include many nieces and nephews, and adopted nephew Mike Brewer.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Brothers Carl Stefanski and Joe Stefanski; Sisters Gertrude Mason,...

Jun 16, 2018

Debra S. Vaughn, 62, of Terre Haute passed away at her residence on June 16, 2018.  She was born March 4, 1956 in Terre Haute to Joseph and Marva Sue (Whitkanack) Shields.  Debbie loved doing crafts, singing in church, she had belonged to the Red Hat Society, enjoyed raising money for St. Jude's Hospital, and was a member of...

Jun 15, 2018

Kevin B. Burdette, 60, of Terre Haute passed away Friday June 15, 2018 at 11:03 pm in Union Hospital. He had worked in construction and been a member of the Teamsters Union. Kevin was born December 20, 1957 in Terre Haute to Norman Burdette and Irma (Yates) Burdette. He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Burdette; sons, Brian...