obituaries


Rodney Worth Philbert

Rodney Worth Philbert

Nov 20, 2017

Rodney Worth Philbert, age 50 of Terre Haute passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, November 20. 2017. He was born in Pendleton, Indiana to Joe Philbert and Sandra Davis. He was an avid outdoors man and skilled carpenter. He participated in charitable building restorations including Habitat for Humanity, Lowe's Hero's Project, and assisted in refurbishing of...

Martha Williams (Kelley)  Johnson

Martha Williams (Kelley) Johnson

Nov 14, 2017

Martha Williams Johnson, 91 of Terre Haute, passed away at 12:02 PM on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Harrison Crossing Health Campus.  She was born in Dana, IN on October 20, 1926 to Guy Kelley and Esther Hollingsworth Kelley.  Martha was a retired sales clerk with Roots Department Store.  She is survived by two sons, Gary R. Williams and...

William Edward Moody

William Edward Moody

Nov 13, 2017

William Edward Moody, 89, husband of Judy Little Moody, passed away Monday, November 13th.

Born June 29, 1928 in Coalmont, IN he was the son of Earl Moody and Eulah Phipps.  He was a veteran having served in the Air Force, retired from Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 157, was a member of F&AM Masonic Social Lodge...

Doris Jean Terrell

Doris Jean Terrell

Nov 12, 2017

Doris Jean Terrell, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away at 6:24 PM on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on January 21, 1944 to Earle Eugene Ripple and Ruth Mary Smith Ripple.  Doris was a retired sales manager with Bemis.  She is survived by her two sons, William Terrell (wife Jennifer) and...

Norma Kaye Cochran

Norma Kaye Cochran

Nov 11, 2017

Norma Kaye Cochran, 69, of Terre Haute passed away November 11, 2017 at Westridge Healthcare.  She was born July 5, 1948 to Don and Anna Cochran.  Norma was a member of the Prairie Creek First Baptist Church.  In her younger years she enjoyed ceramics.  She is an avid Indianapolis Colts fan.

Norma is preceded in death by...

June Adair (Birdsall)  Brodie

June Adair (Birdsall) Brodie

Nov 8, 2017

June Adair Brodie, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday November 8, 2017 at 6:05 am in Springhill Village. She was born November 4, 1941 in Worthington to James H. Birdsall and Juanita (Hubbell) Birdsall. June is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul E. Brodie, Jr.; daughter, Beth A. Keegan (Ron) of Terre Haute; son, Michael A....

Elizabeth Roth Thornton

Elizabeth Roth Thornton

Nov 7, 2017

LIZ'S STORY

Elizabeth Roth Thornton, 78 of Terre Haute, formerly of West Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 surrounded by her family and lots of love.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 22, 1939 to Harry and Alberta Cramer Roth.

Elizabeth graduated from Concannon High School in 1957. She then attended...

Marjorie Lynn (Bluse)  Southworth

Marjorie Lynn (Bluse) Southworth

Nov 6, 2017

Marjorie Lynn Southworth, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Monday November 6, 2017 at 9:42 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. Marjorie was born February 19, 1948 in Ironwood, MI to Leonard Clarence Bluse and Margaret Ann (Suzik) Bluse. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Frederick Carl Southworth; her mother,...

Kay A. (Alexander)  Whitley

Kay A. (Alexander) Whitley

Nov 6, 2017

Kay A. Whitley, 78, of Sullivan and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away at 10:23 PM on Monday, November 6, 2017 in Terre Haute Union Hospital.  She was born in Hickory, NC on November 7, 1938 to Frank Alexander and Hazel Abee Alexander.  She is survived by her daughter, Deanne Norris (husband Chris), and her son Scott Whitley (wife...

Travis Ray Stepro, Sr.

Travis Ray Stepro, Sr.

Nov 6, 2017

Travis Ray Stepro Sr, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Monday November 6, 2017 at 2:20 a.m. at Springhill Village in Terre Haute.  Travis was born in Corydon IN on December 12, 1937 to Burl Stepro and Wreatha (Walker) Stepro.  He is preceded in death by his sister Barbara Biggs. Travis is survived by his son Travis Stepro Jr...

Alexander Lee Davis

Alexander Lee Davis

Nov 5, 2017

Alexander Lee Davis

Alexander Davis was born in Wichita, KS to Emeline and Henry Davis on August 4, 1995 and passed away in Terre Haute on November 5, 2017.  He graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo High School in 2013 where he was active on the swimming and diving team.   He attended Indiana University where he majored...

Loraine G. (Key)  Sutton

Loraine G. (Key) Sutton

Nov 5, 2017

Loraine G. Sutton, 92, of Terre Haute, passed away at 3:27 PM on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Providence Healthcare.  She was born in Cowden, IL on May 2, 1925 to Andrew Key and Gertrude Birch Key.  She was a retired nurse, having worked at Union Hospital for several years, and she also worked in the catalog department at...

Brian William Mccallum

Brian William Mccallum

Nov 3, 2017

Brian William McCallum 66, loving and devoted husband of Susan (Snedeker) (Kadel) McCallum  passed on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 @ 6:20pm.  Born December 11, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario, Ca. to Dorothy Mae (Leavers) and Gerald McCallum.  Brian absolutely loved his family, friends, fishing, and working alongside his wife, at Kadel's Hallmark Shoppe at Plaza North Shopping Center.  His humor,...

John D. "Dave" Nesbit

John D. "Dave" Nesbit

Nov 3, 2017

John D. "Dave" Nesbit, 72, of Farmersburg passed away Friday November 3, 2017 at 2:50 am in his residence. Dave retired after 25 years as a maintenance mechanic with Hoosier energy Power Plant. He was born August 27, 1945 in Vigo County to George Nesbit and Esther Leota (Borders) Nesbit. He is survived by his wife of 49 years,...

Scott Harvey Morgan

Scott Harvey Morgan

Nov 2, 2017

Like a Song Unfinished

Scott Harvey Morgan, just 58, of Youngstown Indiana, died unexpectedly last Thursday night. Like a song unfinished, his life was cut much too short, leaving too soon the people and dreams and little tasks that make a life.  Friends to talk with, meals to cook, games to watch, children to entertain, dogs to...

Kathy Sue Furr

Kathy Sue Furr

Nov 1, 2017

Kathy Sue Furr was born in Terre Haute on June 19, 1954, the daughter of Terry R. Furr and Kathryn Newport Furr. She graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo High School in 1972. She was a long-time employee of Meis Plaza North and Elder-Beerman at Honey Creek Mall, as well as Kmart. She was a member of Maryland Community...

Nancy Lou (Mckee)  Clayton

Nancy Lou (Mckee) Clayton

Nov 1, 2017

Nancy L. (McKee) Clayton, 77, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully November 1, 2017 in Springhill Village.

Nancy was born January 14, 1940 in Terre Haute to Milton and Opal McKee.

She was a lifelong resident of Terre Haute. Nancy retired from Pfizer after 30 years of service.

She was preceded in death...

John N. Lawrence

John N. Lawrence

Oct 29, 2017

John N. Lawrence, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 in his home.

He was born July 1, 1932 in Madison County, Illinois to Walter Lawrence and Elizabeth Ovilla Palmer Lawrence.

John served in the United States Army. He retired from Anaconda Aluminum. He was a member of Terre Haute Seventh Day...

Elois June (Roan)  Holt

Elois June (Roan) Holt

Oct 29, 2017

Elois June Holt, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away at 7:15 PM on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Salem, IL on August 29, 1934 to Harry Roan and Maple Swim Roan.  Elois was a retired administrative assistant from Advanced Waste Management, was a member of Union Christian Church, and enjoyed playing cards with...

Beverly J. Wilson

Beverly J. Wilson

Oct 29, 2017

Beverly J. Wilson, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday October 29, 2017 in Signature Health Care. She was born June 6, 1937 in Soddy, TN to Andrew Miller and Diccie (Jackson) Miller, Beverly is survived by a daughter, Vicki Michael (Kevin); a son, Robert Wilson (Pamela); a sister, Caroline Kerns; grandchildren, Joe Michael (Heather), Lisa Walker (Ivan), Breann...