obituaries


Ronald Lee Chickadaunce

Ronald Lee Chickadaunce

May 6, 2018

Ronald Lee Chickadaunce, 71, passed away May 6, 2018 at Regional Hospital.  He was born July 9, 1946 to Warren and Kathryn (Edwards) Chickadaunce.  He and his twin brother graduated from ISU in 1968 with a degree in education but later he decided to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Ron married Becka Jewell on November 25,...

Officer Rob Pitts

Officer Rob Pitts

May 4, 2018

Officer Robert Shawn "Rob" Pitts, 45, was killed in the line of duty on Friday May 4, 2018 in Terre Haute. He was a 16 year veteran of the Terre Haute Police Department and prior to that was a 6 year veteran of the Sullivan City Police Department. Rob was born June 16, 1972 in Vincennes, IN to George...

Norma Jean (Johnson)  Felty

Norma Jean (Johnson) Felty

May 4, 2018

Norma Jean Felty, 87, of West Terre Haute passed away Friday May 4, 2018 at 4:30 pm in Springhill Village. She worked for many years at L.S. Ayres. She was born September 9, 1930 in Vigo County to Ernest Johnson and Zella Mae (Reynolds) Johnson. Norma Jean is survived by her daughters, Toni Newton-Bullard (Carl Bullard) of Tennessee, Joyce...

Wilma Louise (Redenbacher)  Mcgarvey Pierce

Wilma Louise (Redenbacher) Mcgarvey Pierce

May 3, 2018

Wilma Louise Redenbacher McGarvey Pierce, 92, of Indianapolis died on May 3, 2018 at the Hooverwood Jewish Nursing Home.  She was born October 3, 1925 to Charles Redenbacher and Lydia (Wyatt) Redenbacher in Clay City, Indiana.  Wilma was a retired school teacher of the LaPorte Community School system.

She is survived by her daughter Susan McGarvey Toler...

David Ray "Bubba" Carithers

David Ray "Bubba" Carithers

May 1, 2018

David Ray "Bubba" Carithers, 67, of Terre Haute passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on May 1, 2018.  He was born June 7, 1950 in Terre Haute to Raymond and Gracie (Smith) Carithers.  Bubba was a driver for many years at Star Transport and more recently for Haag Transport.

He is survived by his mother Gracie...

Thomas L. "Tom" Cavins

Thomas L. "Tom" Cavins

Apr 30, 2018

Thomas L. "Tom" Cavins, 62, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 30, 2018 at 4:01 am in Springhill Village. He was a Team Leader at DuPont. He was born January 28, 1956 on Sampson Air Force Base in New York to Thomas Cavins and Helen (Reed) Cavins. Tom is survived by his wife of 22 years, Beth (Edmonson)...

Theresa Kay (Lister)  Custer

Theresa Kay (Lister) Custer

Apr 29, 2018

Theresa K. Custer, 62, of Terre Haute passed away April 29, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born June 14, 1955 to Richard Lister and Etta Rae Lister. She was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Jack Dennis Jr.. Theresa is survived by her husband of 46 years, George Custer Sr.; sons, George Custer...

Donald Eugene Ennen

Donald Eugene Ennen

Apr 29, 2018

Donald Eugene Ennen, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 at 7:30 am in his residence. He worked for 38 years at Reuben H. Donnelley. He was born March 21, 1929 in Terre Haute to Enno Ennen and Vera (Reising) Ennen. Donald is survived by his daughters. Donna Schopmeyer and Darlene Thomas (Scott) both of Terre...

Sandra Kay Ring

Sandra Kay Ring

Apr 18, 2018

Sandra Kay Ring, 51, of Terre Haute passed away on April 18, 2018 at home with family after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on February 12, 1967 to Eugene Saucerman and Sally (Casey) Saucerman.  Sandy is preceded in death by her mother; She is survived by her husband, Allen Ring; son Cody Ring; her father; and...

Lenora Irene Higgins

Lenora Irene Higgins

Apr 17, 2018

Lenora Irene Higgins, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 10:30 pm in her residence. She was Lead Operator at Ivy Hill Packaging (later called MPS). She was born September 29, 1954 in Terre Haute to Frank Higgins, Jr. and Patsy (Allen) Higgins. Lenora is survived by a daughter, Patsy Shipman; her father, Frank Higgins,...

James R. Williams

James R. Williams

Apr 17, 2018

James R. Williams, 68, of Terre Haute passed away on April 17, 2018 in Union Hospital.  He was born on August 21, 1949 to Gilbert P. Williams and Delsephine Johnson Williams Bryant.  He was preceded in death by his mother.  James was a longtime member of the Terre Haute Moose Lodge # 1009, an avid golfer, and an Indiana...

George H Bock

George H Bock

Apr 12, 2018

George H. Bock, 96, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on April 12, 2018 at Westminster Health Care.  He was born October 1, 1921 in Marshall County to John and Bertha Bock.  George graduated from Manchester College in 1947 and Indiana University in 1950 with a Master's Degree in Administration.  He was an educator for 36 years.  He was...

Dorothy (Kieninger)  Senff

Dorothy (Kieninger) Senff

Apr 10, 2018

Dorothy Kieninger Senff, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 10, 2018 at 6:40 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She worked for many years at the hallmark Store and had also been a school teacher. She was born April 2, 1935 in Wittenburg, MO to Willard Ruben Kieninger and Dora Marie (Boehme) Kieninger and baptized on April...

Robert D. Ferguson

Robert D. Ferguson

Apr 9, 2018

Robert D. Ferguson, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 9, 2018 in his residence. He had worked at Coca-Cola in Terre Haute. He was born October 16, 1947 in Marion, IN to Carl Ferguson and Betty (Hazelbaker) Ferguson. Robert is survived by his wife, Audrey (Arthur) Ferguson; a daughter, Kimberly Ferguson (Scott Ritchie) of Danville, IL; and...

Kaylie Ann Birchfield

Kaylie Ann Birchfield

Apr 8, 2018

Kaylie Ann Birchfield was born on April 8th at 4:20 PM at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was delivered early and was stillborn due to complications with Turner Syndrome. She is survived by her Mother and Father, Justin and Stephanie Birchfield, her big sister, Annabelle Birchfield, her maternal Grandparents, Pam and Chad Nestler, paternal Grandparents, Debbie Birchfield and...

Mary Ann (Jewell)  Warren

Mary Ann (Jewell) Warren

Apr 6, 2018

Mary Ann Warren, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Friday April 6, 2018 at 2:32 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She, along with her husband, were co-owners of Charles Chips in Terre Haute and after that she worked for many years at Sam's Club. Mary Ann was born April 4, 1928 in Terre Haute to George O. Jewell...

Shirley Ann (Gunder)  Hoke

Shirley Ann (Gunder) Hoke

Apr 3, 2018

Shirley Ann Hoke, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 3, 2018 at 5:16 am in her residence. She was born February 4, 1937 in Marshall, Illinois to John Gunder and Ada (Thompson) Gunder. Shirley is survived by daughters, Christy Higgins (Fred) of Terre Haute and Theresa Kirby (Jim) of Spencer;...

Charles Wallace Vicars

Charles Wallace Vicars

Mar 31, 2018

Charles Wallace Vicars, 80, of Terre Haute IN passed away at his home on March 31. 2018, after an extended battle with cancer.  Charles was born on October 3, 1937 to Charles "Harmon" Vicars and Loretta "Bird" Vicars.  He was born and raised in West Terre Haute. Charles graduated from Valley High in 1956 where he excelled in basketball...

Olivia Mays

Olivia Mays

Mar 30, 2018

Olivia Mays, 86 of Terre Haute passed away in her home on Friday, March 30, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born June 2, 1931 in Sabinal, Texas to Jorge Aguilar and Juana Chavez Aguilar.  Olivia was a member of St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, she loved playing bingo, working crossword puzzles, and watching game shows.  Her...

Thomas Higginbotham

Thomas Higginbotham

Mar 29, 2018

Thomas Higginbotham, 54, of Terre Haute passed away on March 29, 2018 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on March 17, 1964 to Thomas Archie Higginbotham and Janet Kay Higginbotham.  He is preceded in death by both parents; uncles; Henry Hicks, Larry Wright and Mike Wright and his aunt Karen Funkhouser.  Thomas is survived by his...