obituaries

Nov 7, 2017

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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...