obituaries

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 25, 2017

Wilma Sue Green, 75 of Terre Haute, passed away at 12:41 AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Chicago, IL on May 19, 1942 to William Green and Geraldine Layman Green.  Wilma Was a retired clerk with B & B Foods and was a member of Grace Baptist Church.  She is survived by...

Oct 24, 2017

Helen Maxine Tanner, 86 of Terre Haute, passed away at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Signature Health Care of Terre Haute.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 4, 1930 to Martin Atterson and Charity Everhart Atterson.  She retired from AP & S Clinic in the insurance claims department.  Helen was preceded in death by...

Oct 21, 2017

Donald R. Hamrick (85) of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer's on Oct. 21,2017 at his residence in Rosegate Village, Indianapolis.

Donald was born March 8,1932  to Floyd and Kathryn Hamrick, younger bother to Robert J. and William J. Hamrick (all of whom proceeded him in death).  He graduated from Wiley High School (1950)...

Oct 21, 2017

David Flesher Voges, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday October 21, 2017 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital of heart failure. He had been a teacher at South Vigo High School and owner of a machine shop, woodshop and blacksmith shop. He also farmed several acres. David was born February 20, 1940 to Earl H. Voges and Edith Gretchen...

Oct 20, 2017

Dorothy Jean Thomas, 94, of Terre Haute passed away on October 20, 2017 marking the end of a life well lived with many blessings. Dorothy Jean was born to Bill and Lois (Lyon) Holmes on March 24, 1923. She married Seibert Dressler Thomas on July 23, 1949, and they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this past summer. They welcomed...

Oct 19, 2017

Lisa Marie Chrisman, 59, of Terre Haute passed away October 19, 2017 at Union Hospital.

She was born May 26, 1958 in Huntingburg, Indiana and adopted by  James Gemmecke  and Alice Watson Gemmecke.

Lisa worked in the Medical Records Department at Meadows Manor North. She enjoyed reading and listening to music and especially loved spending...

Oct 19, 2017

Earl Romine passed away peacefully October 19, 2017, at Southwood Rehabilitation Center ten days after his 98th birthday surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 9, 1919, in Fairbanks, Indiana to Carl and Audra Wilson Romine, and was the brother of Elva Bedwell, Laree Talcott, Lara Borders, and Emmitt Romine.  He grew up in Sullivan County...

Oct 17, 2017

James William Bays Sr., 100, of Terre Haute passed away October 17, 2017 at 11:46 a.m. in his home surrounded by family.  He was born April 9, 1917 to James Thomas and Mertie Bays.  He was a railroad conductor for Louisville and Nashville Railroad.  At an early age he worked as a firefighter with the Civilian Conservation Corps in...

Oct 15, 2017

Myrna Evelyn Brokaw, 95, formerly of Terre Haute and who has lived in St. Petersburg, FL for the last 21 years, passed away Sunday October 15, 2015 in the Palm Gardens of Pinellas in Florida. She was retired from the Terre Haute South Vigo High School Cafeteria. Myrna was born June 30, 1922 in Toledo, IL to Henry H....

Oct 13, 2017

Peggy Sue (Hopkins) Montgomery of Corydon, formerly of Farmersburg, passed away Oct. 13, 2017. She was born in Carter Nines, Okla., to the late Barney and Thelma (Turner) Hopkins, on June 2, 1934. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; and two grandsons, Eugene and Cary. She is survived by her seven children, Pamela Montgomery (S.C.),...

Oct 13, 2017

Jo Ann Stiller, 85, slipped peacefully away on October 13, 2017.   She was born on February 17, 1932 to Earle E. Moore and Scharlotte (Hayworth) Moore.

Jo Ann was a graduate of Honey Creek High School and Indiana State University.  While a student at ISU, Jo Ann was involved in her sorority, the Alpha Delta chapter of...

Oct 13, 2017

Gail L. Owens, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 13, 2017 at 11:03 pm in Cobblestone Crossing Health Care Campus. She provided in-home daycare for over 20 years. Gail was born December 10, 1947 in Terre Haute to Ray Carson Rector and Lucille (Wolfe) Rector. She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Owens Puryear her husband Bubba...