All Obituaries

Viola Rene` Wilson, 62, of Terre Haute passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  She was born April 5, 1957 in Indianapolis to Emerson V. Tripp and Francis M. Wilson Tripp.  Viola loved to crochet, drink Coca-Cola, and put pepper on everything.   She was famous for her potato corn soup and cheeseburger pie.  Most of all she loved spending time with her daughter, daughter-in-law, and grandpups. Viola is survived by her daughter Allison Klein (Amber),...

Reta C Burke, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away May 14, 2019 at 1:09 AM in Cloverleaf Healthcare, Knightsville IN.  She was born on May 9, 1937 to Harold Snyder and Eveline Harden Snyder.  Reta is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Art Burk; Children Steven Staley, Tonya Morris, and Jim Burke; Brother-in-law Archie Hogue and Sister Cheryl Sortore and her late husband Bill. She is survived by her children Nick Staley (Vallie), Byron Staley, Adrienne Davies (Dwight), John...

David P. Jewell, 62, formerly of Paris, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:04 pm EST at Southwood Nursing Home in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born October 13, 1956, in Paris, IL, Dave was the son of Bunny and Claudine (Wolfe) Jewell. Dave was a retired truck driver, hauling everything from grain and potatoes to electronics.  He enjoyed driving, country music, collecting eagles and Zippo lighters, and watching westerns and war movies. He will be remembered for his patriotism,...

Joanna Rose DeBruhl, 71, of Sullivan, formally of Indianapolis,  passed away on May 10, 2019 in Sullivan, at home, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12pm-9pm, at Worthington Community Building in the Worthington Park.  Address is 228 N. Dayton St. Worthington IN 47471. Cremation by Samaritan Funeral and Cremation Services. Joanna was born in West Baden to David Edward, and Edythe Kathryn Hopper on July 27, 1947.  She married David J....

Florence Manuel Cooper, 100, of Terre Haute, passed away, May 9, 2019, peacefully in her home with her loving family at her side. Florence was born May 26, 1918, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clyde and Lettie (Bell) Manuel. Florence is survived by her son, Angelo; and daughter, Beverly; thirty-two grandchildren; fifty-nine great-grandchildren; thirty-one great-great-grandchildren; twenty-three five generations; daughters-in-law, Sheila, Brenda, Betty, Edith, Monica and...

Zachary Lloyd Mills, 33, passed away in Brazil on May 9, 2019.  He was born on January 27, 1986 to Christopher Mills and Pam Brannan.  He is preceded in death by two grandfathers Lloyd Mills and Clifford Dunham.  Zack is survived by his mother Pam (Hector Hernadez; Pat Dunham, whom raised him as his own son; Brothers Matthew Dunham (Taylor) and Ryan Mills; Sisters Ciara and Hadley Mills; his nephew, Brooks Dunham, whom helped Zack change his life; Grandparents Phylis Mills, as...

James Smith, 60, of Terre Haute passed away on May 6, 2019.  He was born June 27, 1958 in Terre Haute to Howard N. Smith and Erma E. Smith (McClure).  James loved to go camping and was motorcyclist and Harley Davidson enthusiast.  He also loved to do yardwork and spend time with his family. James is survived by his wife Ruby Ann Smith, daughter Lori Smith, son Christopher Smith, grandchildren Shelby Smith, Brooklyn Ringeo, Lacey Ringeo, Tony Ringeo and Christopher Smith,...

Patricia L. Trimmer, 74, of Lewis passed away on May 5, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born June 18, 1944 in Terre Haute to James and Dora Trimmer.  Patricia loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening.  She was a loving and caring mother.  Her grandkids were her heart.  They say she was a friend of a friend that you’d love to have.  Her caring spirit and love will be missed. She is survived by sons Wayne Lee Jeffers (Jennifer), Gary...

Briggitte D. Slusser, 60, of Terre Haute passed away May 5, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born January 13, 1959 in Marion, Indiana to Larry and Mary Enyeart.  Briggitte enjoyed cooking, playing games on the computer, and caring for her family.  She is survived by her husband, Paul Slusser,  grandchildren Molly and Josh, one great-grandchild; several brothers and sisters, step-mother Dorothy Deverick, step-father Charles Deverick, and  her four...

Linda Walton, 63, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019 after a battle with brain cancer.  She was born April 3, 1957 to Lawrence and Peggy Walton who preceded her in death.  Linda had various factory jobs over the years.  Her grandchildren and her family were her life.  She loved to cook.  Linda is survived by her two daughters Megan and April, four grandchildren, sisters Brenda and Diane, brothers Rodger and Charlie, and several nieces...