obituaries

Aug 1, 2018

Sally Criss lost her valiant fight against ALS on August 1, 2018 at home with her family and friends at her side.  She was born December 28, 1955 to John and Joann Edmondson. She graduated from North Vigo High School in 1974. She worked at Pillsbury and also as a waitress. Full of sass and adventure, she...

Jul 31, 2018

Karen May Byrd, 64, passed away Tuesday July 31, 2018 in her daughter's residence. She was a Registered Nurse. Karen was born March 9, 1954 in Terre Haute to Jack Aaron Fortune and Marilyn (Ensminger) Fortune. She is survived by her mother; her husband, William "Bill" Byrd; daughter, Danielle Strole (Jason); sisters, Barbara Farkas (Denny) and Sandy...

Jul 24, 2018

Bonnie L. (Dalton) Lawhead, 83, of Clay City, Indiana passed away at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute on July 24, 2018. She was born August 7, 1934 to Kenneth Dalton and Flona Evaleen Bonnewell. She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star and attended the Eastside Church of Christ. Bonnie received a teaching degree...

Jul 21, 2018

Allison Kay Redman, 53, of West Terre Haute passed away after a brief battle with cancer on July 21, 2018.  She was born on August 3, 1964 in Lodi California. Allie is survived by her mother Glenda Picerce; three children, Starr Arroyo and Dale Wilson of Lodi California as well as her daughter LaKota Redman; she is...

Jul 17, 2018

A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver, Ethel Williams left her earthly existence on July 17, 2018 at Southwood Health Care Center where she had resided for more than eight years.  She was 99. She was born on November 5, 1918 on Larimer Hill, West Terre Haute to Grace (Collins) Creasey and John Creasey and was one...

Jul 15, 2018

Mary Ann (Kuper) Seger, 87, passed away July 15, 2018 in her residence.  She was born December 21, 1930 in Jasper, Indiana to Theodore and Dorothy (Fischer) Kuper.  In 1952 she married Cletus Seger.  Clet and Mary enjoyed boating, spending time at the lake house, bowling, and golfing during their retirement years with their Air Guard friends. ...

Jul 12, 2018

Ronald Joe Frye, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday July 12, 2018 at 7:33 pm in Terre Haute Regional hospital. He was a glassblower and past president of the Glassblower's Union at Midland Glass. He was born March 6, 1939 in Terre Haute to Kenny Frye and Evelyn "Peg" (Ayers) Frye. Ronald is survived by his...

Jul 12, 2018

Jack Ray Knopp, 80, of Terre Haute passed away surrounded by his loved ones, Thursday July 12, 2018 at 3:40 pm in Methodist Hospital. He was a bricklayer for the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local #4. He was born December 4, 1937 in Terre Haute to William Jacob Knopp and Beulah Alice (Beatty) Knopp. Jack is survived...

Jul 5, 2018

Elton Dale Snodgrass 96 of Terre Haute passed away July 5, 2018 at home from a short illness from his heart. Dale was owner of Snodgrass Sales Inc and Retail Store in Twelve Points. He was also co-owner of the Hacienda Motel and Restaurant in the 60's.

He was born Jan. 3, 1922...

Jun 26, 2018

Dean Anthony Benefiel, Sr., 55 of Terre Haute passed away in his residence on June 26, 2018.  He was born on May 11,1963 in North Dakota to Jack Nicholas Benefiel and Winifred Amy (Berry) Benefiel.  Dean worked as a correctional officer, was a member of Grace Chapel of Brazil, enjoyed watching his favorite shows Andy Griffith and...

Jun 1, 2018

Linda Sue Cook (nee Fred) passed away June 1 at IU Methodist Hospital after a brief illness.  She was born October 25, 1942. A 1960 graduate of Wiley High School, she also earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in elementary education from Indiana State University.  She was preceded in death by her father Carlos L. Fred and...

May 30, 2018

Bradley Alan "Brad" Harding, 37, of Terre Haute passed away on May 30, 2018.  He was born February 24, 1981 to Jerry and Debbie (Chapman) Harding in Terre Haute.  Brad was a member of the Army National Guard, Head Landscaper for KD's Lawn Care where he very much enjoyed his work, and he was an avid NASCAR fan.

May 24, 2018

Donald Earl Scott Jr, 60, of Terre Haute passed away May 24, 2018 at Paris Community Hospital in Illinois.  He was born on June 22, 1957 in Detroit Michigan and raised by Donald Scott Sr and Shelly Scott.  Donald was a member of the Riley Conservation Club. He liked to golf on occasion, and do wood work,...

May 9, 2018

Gabriel L. Clay, 17, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday May 9, 2018 in his residence. He was a Junior at Terre Haute South Vigo high School. Gabriel was born April 17, 2001 in Terre Haute to Joseph L. Clay and Deana Marie Morris. He is survived by his father, Joseph L. Clay (Andrea); his mother, Deana...

May 2, 2018

Lane R. Melendy, of Seelyville, passed away May 2, 2018. Born in Detroit, on Oct. 19, 1951. He graduated from Wiley High School 1970. He served as a medic in the Air Force, 1970-1974, Vietnam veteran. He was employed as lead machinist at Ivy Hill, retired after 36 years. Lane was a kind and generous person who...

Apr 25, 2018

Paul A. Harden, 77, of Brazil passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018 at 5:43 am in his residence. He worked for many years at Pillsbury. He was born August 31, 1940 in Terre Haute to Stephen Harden and Vera (Butler) Harden. Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda (Walters) Harden; daughters, Barbara Adamson (Clark),...

Apr 17, 2018

Dr. Thomas Craig Buchanan, MD, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 3:30 pm at Terre Haute Nursing and Rehabilitation. Dr. Buchanan was an orthopedic surgeon and former Chief of Surgery at Union Hospital. He was born June 26, 1952 in Manhattan, New York City, NY to William Buchanan and Myra (Short) Buchanan....

Apr 12, 2018

Judith Ann Feier, 75 of Terre Haute passed away April 12, 2018 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born August 14, 1942 in Bell, California to James and Norma Walker.  Judy was a member of St. Joseph University Parish Catholic Church, enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling, visiting friends and spending time with her family.

She...

Apr 12, 2018

Judith Ann Feier, 75 of Terre Haute passed away April 12, 2018 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born August 14, 1942 in Bell, California to James and Norma Walker.  Judy was a member of St. Joseph University Parish Catholic Church, enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling, visiting friends and spending time with her family.

She...

Apr 6, 2018

Betty L Loser, 90, of Terre Haute passed away at Golden LivingCenter in LaPorte Indiana on April 6, 2018 at 12:01 a.m.  Betty was born to Carl Gambill and Lesta Walters Gambill on April 9, 1927 in Marion IN.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Gilbert Loser; Son Gilbert Leroy Loser; Sister Lois Long;...