All Obituaries

Russell Lee “Rusty” Frakes, 58, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021.  He was born January 6, 1963 and was adopted at age two by Kenneth and Joy Frakes.  He was given a loving home and family. Rusty is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Joy Frakes, and one half brother, Michael Pierce.  He is survived by three sisters, Jean Ridge (Steve), Doreen Ridge (Dick), and Melinda Ridge (Jack), half brothers Alvin (Bobbi Jo) and Larry Hayne (Thelma), as well as...

Rita Jean Walker, 76, passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021 at her home in Terre Haute. She was born November 18, 1944 to Stephen and Ideal (Harris) Simpson.           Rita was a lovely woman that enjoyed telling stories to her family, which was the light of her enjoyment. Rita was affectionately known as “Nanny” to her friends, family, and the neighborhood boys.           Rita is preceded in...

Merrick Allen Harris born March 30, 1973 in Terre Haute, IN to Danny and Pamela Harris gained his wings on Mary 2, 2021. Merrick graduated from Terre Haute North High School with honors and soon entered into his local union. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #157 and was a 30 year member. He enjoyed each and every year and the brothers he met along the way, as he would say. Merrick was preceded in death by his father Danny, mother Pamela, and his grandparents. Merrick...

Carol J Burris, 81, of Brazil, Indiana passed away Saturday May 1, 2021. She was born January 18, 1940 to Earl and Maythorne (Garhardt) Rifenburg. Carol leaves behind a loving spouse Robert Gildersleeve, two sons, and grandchildren. She loved cooking, gardening, watching TV, and the freedom of the open road riding her Harley. No services are scheduled at this time. Samaritan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.samaritanfunerals.com

Ronald J. Pearce, 68, of Brazil passed away Friday April 30, 2021 in Brazil. He was a retired supervisor at Great Dane Trailers. He was born November 30, 1952 in Clay County, Indiana to William J. and Myra Kathryn (Warner) Pearce. Ronald is survived by his sons, Gabe Pearce and wife Stacy and Matt Pearce and wife Jenny; sister, Carol Buck; brothers, John Pearce and Gary Pearce; grandchildren, Cory, Tara, Max, Dylan, Emily, Layla, Toby, and Zack; best friend, Doug Cooper and several nieces...

Paul Steven Davis, 69 of Terre Haute died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 27, 2021. He was born November 7, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Jeanne E Arney Davis and Wilbur Junior Davis.  Paul married Mickie Lynn Campbell on February 11, 1972 and they shared 49 years together. She survives as well as two sons Craig Davis and Todd (Jennifer) Davis; Grandchildren Mackenzie Davis, Brody (Calista) Davis, Braden Davis, Cole Davis, Alex Davis, Kate Davis and one great...

Willie Jackson, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 27, 2021 in his residence. He retired from the East Chicago School System. He was born February 22, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi to Alix and Elizabeth (Brown) Jackson. Willie is survived by his daughter, Valerie Mahon; sons, Wayne Williams, Steven Jackson, Lastar Jackson, Jason Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, and Randall Butts; sister, Anna Mae Berry and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded...

Joseph Jeremiah Reynolds Jr. (Joe) passed away on 26 April, 2021 at the age of 58 in Brazil, Indiana. He was born 14 May, 1962 to Joseph Jeremiah Reynolds Sr. and Ruth Emaline (Fulk) Reynolds in Riley, Indiana. He grew up in Indiana, graduating from Terre Haute South Vigo High in 1981. Following his high school graduation, he joined the US Army in January 1982, where he was stationed in Germany and later Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana until his discharge. Following his military service,...

 On April 26th, 2021 Rae Ann (Roettger) Webster 73 of Terre Haute, found eternal peace. Rae Ann was the daughter of Raymond and Frances Roettger of Evansville. Rae Ann lived the majority of her life in Terre Haute and was an active member of the community. She was a long time employee of Koenig Scale Co. and retired in 2011 from the ISU Music Department. She also owned and operated several small businesses in the area. Rae Ann was an avid baker and won several awards for her baking...

Shirley M Brock, 85, of Terre Haute passed peacefully onto her forever journey on April 23, 2021. She was born in Bristol, TN to Glen and Ruth (Mink) Williams. She is survived by her husband Glenn Brock Jr, daughters Debbie (Jerry) Brinkman, Donna (Barry) Wells, Patty Phelps, and Diane Wade; sons Kenny (Laurie) Phelps and Glenn (Kari) Brock III, brother Don (Sandy) Williams, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents,...