All Obituaries

Terry J. King, 66, of Terre Haute passed away at home on Thursday, February 2, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born February 26, 1956 in Terre Haute to Virgil King and Frances Warren King.  Terry worked as a steel worker for Columbia Home products for 17 years before retiring in 2015.  He then went on to work as a security guard for Securitas.  Terry was a member of the Terre Haute First Baptist Church.  He enjoyed bowling with the family and was an...

Theresa Turner, 61, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday January 29, 2023 in St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was born January 5, 1962 in Chicago to Lincoln and Lorene (Peters) Hagy. Theresa is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Turner, whom she’s been with for over 44 years; daughter, Lorene Benefiel (Jack); son, Jerry Turner, Jr.; sisters, Emmajean Baker, Donna White, Lilly Bonner, Deborah Hamilton, and Angela Hagy; grandchildren, Carson Turner, Josie Benefiel, and Memphis Turner...

Billy Joe Hickenbotham, also known as “Turbo” or “Johnny Cash”, 66, died January 29, 2023 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care from an extended lung illness. He was born September 21, 1956, to Richard Lee and Carol Virginia (Kirkman) Hickenbotham. Billy graduated from South Vigo High School class of 1974. Following graduation, Billy served active duty with the US Navy from 1974 to 1977, then Naval Rescue until 1979. Directly after the Navy, Billy joined the...

Ken B. Cordell,68, passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born on July 6, 1954, to William G. Cordell and Freda K. Sparks Cordell.  Ken was preceded in death by both parents; sister-in-law Lora Chatham, as well as his father-in-law Dale Draper and brother-in-law Tom Dalton.  He is survived by his loving wife Christine Cordell; son Bryan Cordell (Thu) of Sammamish, WA; daughter Amanda Robbins (Jeff) of Renton, WA; siblings Pricilla Dalton, William G. Cordell Jr., Gary C....

Darla M. Surber, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 26, 2023, in her residence. She was retired from Woodburn Printing. Darla was born January 10, 1941, in Terre Haute to James and Gertrude (Halderman) Denny. She is survived by her son, Gene Dooley; daughter in law, Shala Ingle; sisters, Denise Swinefurth, Denna Baker, and Arlouine; grandchildren, Seth Meads (Kaitlyn Davidson), Cameron Meads, Daniel Dooley, and Hannah Ketner (Garrett Trout); two step-grandchildren, three...

Barbara "Bobbi" Pitts, 92, passed away on January 22, 2023 peacefully at home.  She was born on July 27, 1930 to Homer Huddleston and Lola Brock Webber.  She was preceded in death by both parents; husband Charles R. Pitts and son Charles Pitts Jr.  Bobbi is survived by husband Gary L. Grubb; children Al Capuano (Terry), Lola Brown (Michael), Martin Pitts (Sandy), Robert Pitts (Celeste), Lisa Edwards (Leroy); Stepson Gary; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 5...

Tara Marie Perillo was born June 25, 1978, in Mattoon, Illinois to Lawrence “Larry” E. Schultz and Terri S. (Schultz) Hock. So many things could be said about our dear “Belle”. She was a daughter, sister, friend, but no two titles were more important to her than wife and mother.  She and Jon have known each other since kindergarten.  He was the luckiest man on earth when the two of them exchanged vows May 14, 2011. Tara was selfless, loving, kindhearted,...

Richard "Richie" A. Hammond Jr. 34, of Brazil, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at home.  He was an outdoors man and avid sports fan that loved his beautiful children.  His whole world was his two children.  Richie is preceded in death by his father Richard A. Hammond Sr in 2014, his mother Bobbie Jo Hammond in 2013 and his son Richard Trace Hammond in 2014.  He is survived by his two beautiful children, son Beau Wade Hammond, daughter Roselyn Jo Hammond, his...

James E. Anderson Sr., 67, passed away January 15, 2023.  He was born on June 9, 1955 in Sullivan, IN to Arley Anderson and Sharon Gilmore.  He is survived by his wife Mary Anderson. Children; Samuel Crowther and Brandy Crowther, Amanda French, Shana Whitecotton and Jason Whitecotton, James Anderson and Shana McCarter, Nathan Anderson and Crystal Anderson, Joseph Anderson-Feldkamp and Tonya Anderson-Feldkamp. Grandchildren;  Steven Crowther, Samuel Crowther, Danica Hubble,...

Ami Jean Watson, 51, of Pimento, IN received her heavenly reward, January 15, 2023, after a battle with cancer. She was born on June 26,  1971 to Kenneth and Ruth Fell. She was the youngest daughter of 9 children plus a bonus sister, Tammy (Brad) Polston. She is survived by her daughters Ashley (Collin)Engle, Lyndsey Fell and bonus daughter Hallie Strahla, granddaughter Kennedy Fell, grandson Theo Arguello, siblings David Fell (Michelle),Rick Fell, Bryan Fell, Barb Fell, Boni Gilbert...