obituaries


Kenneth D. Tingley

Kenneth D. Tingley

Jul 16, 2017

Kenneth D. Tingley, 81, of Terre Haute, was called Home on July 16, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born to Julius and Ladonna on November 16, 1935.  He is survived by his brothers Robert and John and his sister Ruth Ann.  He was proceeded in death by his wife of 26 years Shirley A. Tingley, his...

Paul R. "Dink" Tarwater

Paul R. "Dink" Tarwater

Jul 15, 2017

Paul R. "Dink" Tarwater, 89, passed away Saturday July 15, 2017 at 10:33 pm in Union Hospital. He retired from Anchor Glass and was a farmer. He was born February 23, 1928 in Knox County, IN to William Tarwater and Hazel (Conway) Tarwater. Paul is survived by daughters, Julie Stewart (Larry) of Krum, TX and Lisa Beard (Larry) of...

Dorothy (Blocksom)  Bielfield

Dorothy (Blocksom) Bielfield

Jul 12, 2017

Dorothy Blocksom Bielfield, 93 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Meadows Manor North.  She was born in Prairie Creek, IN on October 1, 1923 to Boyd Hamilton Blocksom and Esther Irene Bentley Blocksom.  She was preceded in death by parents; and her husband Charles A. Bielfield whom she married August 11, 1945 in Nebraska...

Mary Evelyn (Malone)  Carey

Mary Evelyn (Malone) Carey

Jul 10, 2017

Mary Evelyn Carey, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Monday July 10, 2017 in Westminster Village. She was retired from TRW. Mary was born January 25, 1947 in Terre Haute to Theodore Francis Malone and Wilma Irene Morris Malone. She is survived by brothers, Charles Malone (Debbie) Prairieton and Robert Morris of Lewis; nieces, Christy Malone, Lisa Lane, Jenny...

George T. Faure, Jr.

George T. Faure, Jr.

Jul 9, 2017

George Tibulle Faure, Jr.  born May 1, 1925 in New Orleans, LA passed away July 9, 2017. He was 92.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edna Faure, his first wife, Alice Mary Casey, his brother in law, Bruce Barton, and his son in law, Dudley Gatewood.

He leaves behind his...

Mabel L. (Leforge)  Larew

Mabel L. (Leforge) Larew

Jul 9, 2017

Mabel L. Larew of Terre Haute, IN died July 9, 2017.

She was born in Vigo County October 8, 1917.

Her parents were Albert D. LeForge and Vivian Randolph LeForge.

She and Charles K. Greiner were married in 1935 until his death

In 1951.  She and Lawrence W. Larew were married...

Dr Jerry A Jenkins

Dr Jerry A Jenkins

Jul 8, 2017

Dr. Jerry A. Jenkins, 84, of Farmersburg, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017, in his home surrounded by family.  He was born June 30, 1933 to Walter E. Jenkins of Crawfordsville and Ruby (Baldridge) Jenkins of Brazil.  Jerry served in the U.S. Army for 33 years and retired as an infantry colonel in 1984.  He received his Doctorate in...

Jewel Crain

Jewel Crain

Jul 3, 2017

Dorothy Jewel Crain, 96, of Terre Haute, formerly of Atlanta, GA, ended her story on earth July 3, 2017, following a short illness. She was born July 27, 1920, in Demopolis, AL, to Ledyard Walker and Eula Thomas, the oldest of six children. Her early life at times resembled something out of a southern gothic novel but she found...

Sue Ellen (Drake)  Fagg

Sue Ellen (Drake) Fagg

Jul 2, 2017

Sue Ellen (Drake) Fagg, 73, of Terre Haute, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 7:25 a.m.

She was born December 17, 1943 in Terre Haute to Earl Drake and Ruth (Gilbert) Drake.   Sue Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers;  Charles, Bobbie, and Dale Drake, and...

Cheryl Ann (Staley)  Wells

Cheryl Ann (Staley) Wells

Jul 1, 2017

Cheryl Ann Staley Wells, 61, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday July 1, 2017 at 2:31 am in Union Hospital after a courageous 9 year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a retired pre-school teacher. She was born June 28, 1956 in Terre Haute to Rex Arthur Staley and Gladys (Gardner) Staley. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Dan...

Richard "Rick" Fernandes

Richard "Rick" Fernandes

Jun 27, 2017

Richard "Rick" Fernandes, 59, of Terra Haute, passed away June 27, 2017. He was born Sept. 2, 1957 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to Barbara and Harold Fernandes.

Rick was an avid athlete through high school, so much so Indiana State University offered the Terra Haute North graduate a full scholarship to golf for the Sycamores.

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James D. Kutz

James D. Kutz

Jun 22, 2017

James D. Kutz, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 2:26 AM in Springhill village.  He was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 24, 1927 to  Everett Kutz and Ardeth Haskett Kutz., and was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served at the end of WW II and went on to own Jimmy's Appliance Center. ...

Mary Jean Hawhee

Mary Jean Hawhee

Jun 13, 2017

Mary Jean (McDonald) Hawhee, a lifelong resident of Farmersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Terre Haute. Jean, daughter of Jessie Mahan McDonald and Thurman S. McDonald, was born Feb. 15, 1926. After graduating from Farmersburg High School in 1944, she attended Indiana State University then worked as a secretary at Sullivan High School. After marrying her...

Nina Joy (Higgins)  Riggins

Nina Joy (Higgins) Riggins

Jun 12, 2017

Nina Joy Riggins, 85, Farmersburg, passed away June 12, 2017.

Nina was born Jan. 2, 1932, in Farmersburg, to David and Francis (Arthur) Higgins. She operated Hendrickson's Grocery in Farmersburg for many years and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known to everyone as Mammy. She was a member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church,...

Dennis A Dugger

Dennis A Dugger

Jun 12, 2017

Dennis A. Dugger, 71, of Terre Haute, passed away June 12, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born November 9, 1945 in Clinton, Indiana to Warren M. Dugger and Patricia (Hawkins) Dugger.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sheila (Dolan) Dugger , whom he married...

Phyllis (Schuler)  Mcfall

Phyllis (Schuler) Mcfall

Jun 8, 2017

Phyllis J McFall, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday June 8, 2017 in Richmond IN. She was born March 8, 1941 in Connersville IN to William J Schuler and Lucille Remley Schuler.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 47 years, James W McFall, her daughter Polly White.  Phyllis is survived by...

Ruth Rebecca (Hailstone)  Lemos

Ruth Rebecca (Hailstone) Lemos

Jun 6, 2017

Ruth Rebecca Lemos, 82, of Farmersburg, passed away June 6, 2017 in Cobblestone Crossing.

She was born December 20, 1934 in Gillespie, Illinois to William Hailstone and Edith Scifres Hailstone.

Ruth worked as a retail clerk and worked for CODA prior to retirement. She was heavily involved with AA for 45 years, loved to yard...

Dennis S. Malone

Dennis S. Malone

Jun 3, 2017

Dennis S. Malone, 69, of Farmersburg passed away in his residence on Saturday, June 3, 2017.

He was born February 7, 1948 in Vigo County to Emmett Malone and Irene Clark Malone.

He was a member of Farmersburg United Methodist Church. Dennis retired from International Paper Company.

Dennis was preceded in death by...

Patricia Ann (Edwards)  Helton

Patricia Ann (Edwards) Helton

Jun 2, 2017

Patricia Ann Helton, 64 of Sullivan, passed away at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Health Care Facility.  She was born in Bloomington, IN on July 4, 1952 to Floyd and Mildred Edwards.  She was preceded in death by two husbands;  Stephen Seldon Chandler and Jerome Eugene Helton, as well as a sister Dorothy...

Bradley Jeff Morris

Bradley Jeff Morris

Jun 1, 2017

Bradley Jeff Morris, 56, of Farmersburg passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 at 10:41 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was an assistant manager for Baesler's Grocery. He was born December 14, 1960 in Terre Haute to Terrence "Terry" Morris and Carolyn (Tuttle) Morris. Brad is survived by his parents of Farmersburg; a sister Peggy Seprodi and her...