obituaries

Sep 11, 2025

Peggy Hunt Akers made "A Classic Finish" as she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on 9/11/25. She was the daughter of Forest and Mary Kiser Hunt and the sister to James (Pat) Hunt and Patsy (Paul) Hunt House.

She was a resident of Prairie Creek, IN. She attended Prairie Creek and Honey Creek...

Sep 10, 2025

Michael Andrew Paullus, 57, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  He was born to John Larry and Shirley Anne (Frazier) Paullus on September 15, 1967.

Michael is survived by his son, Nicolas Paullus (Shelby Carnforth); and sister Teresa Trout (Troy).

Cremation has been entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. ...

Sep 9, 2025

Johnathon "Lamont" Johnson, 58, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.  He was born on September 23, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois to Johnnie Lee Johnson and Helen (Purnell) Johson.  Lamont was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School.  He was baptized under the late Bishop Jester Purnell.  Lamont attended the City Church...

Sep 5, 2025

Ronald Leon Roberts, Sr. entered this world on May 26, 1943, to Callie and Joe Roberts of Princeton, Indiana.

Ronald was baptized in Princeton, Indiana at a young age. He later became a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Terre Haute, where he met the love of his life, Shirley Hutchinson.

Affectionately known...

Sep 4, 2025

Anthony W. Brown, 65, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, September, 4, 2025. He was born December 26, 1959 in Terre Haute to William W. Brown and Marilyn Trierweiler Brown.

Cremation was entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home.

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Sep 3, 2025

Lester M. "Mike" Ramey, 73, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.  Mike was born on July 22, 1952, in Terre Haute to Lester C. Ramey and Doris Hoffman Ramey.  He retired from Verizon after many years working as a telephone technician.  Mike enjoyed fishing, traveling, and watching NASCAR, football, and basketball.  He was...

Sep 3, 2025

Janice E. (Gorrell) Blanc, 77, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.  She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Rolland and Charolette (Cunningham) Gorrell on October 12, 1947.  Janice was a 1965 graduate of Schulte High School and a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church.  She worked for many years as a Postmaster...

Sep 1, 2025

Carol Ann (Chaney) Willsey, 71, of Clinton, IN passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born in Rockville, IN on April 20, 1954 to Glen and Virginia Chaney. Carol and her husband, Raymond R. Willsey, Jr. were married at the Rockville Christian Church on August 16, 1980. Survivors include her husband...

Sep 1, 2025

Lyla Jo Stemrich, 6 weeks old, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born to Aaron Stemrich and Madison Nees on July 20, 2025. Lyla was known as her parents "Little Monkey" and brought joy to everyone who met her.

Lyla is survived by both of her parents; brothers...

Sep 1, 2025

James W Bashaw,57, of Terre Haute, IN passed away September 1, 2025, after a long battle with depression,

James enjoyed hunting and spending time with his children and grandchildren and visiting with family. He attended Bee Ridge Church in Brazil, IN.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H Bashaw and...

Aug 31, 2025

Melannie Mae (Miller) Cown, 62, of Linton, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.  She was born to Harry and Betty Miller on August 6, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Melannie was a Daughter of the Legion and enjoyed playing bingo.  She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, and playing solitaire.

Melannie is survived by her son...

Aug 31, 2025

Michael B. Sontag, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 in his home after a 6 year battle with cancer. He was born in Terre Haute, IN on August 31, 1961 to Rudy L. Sontag and Betty J (Talbott) Sontag. Mike graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo in 1979. He began a 39...

Aug 30, 2025

Christopher Nathaniel Allen, 49, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025.

Chris was born in Terre Haute on February 4, 1976, to Chester Allen and Pamela Jones.

He was a beloved brother and uncle and is survived by brother Steven Allen (Jennifer); sisters Kimberly Andino, Joyce Allen, and Annette Allen; ...

Aug 29, 2025

Phyllis Ann Marlow (McGrew), 69, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed peacefully into Heaven on August 29, 2025, with her husband of 32 years, James Marlow, at her side.

She was born on July 13, 1956, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Ivan and Helen (Bagley) McGrew. Phyllis was a 1974 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo...

Aug 29, 2025

Edward C. Harazin, Jr., age 95 of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Merritt Island, Florida. He was born on January 2, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Edward C. Harazin, Sr. and Rose (Kuba).  Ed was a carpenter and a farmer, who enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his many dogs...

Aug 27, 2025

Jerod "Jerry" Lynn Bramble,78, of Blackhawk, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on September 1, 1946, in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Dallas and Norma (Heck) Hall. Jerry was adopted by Jack R. Bramble as an infant, and was immediately accepted into the Bramble family, as one of...

Aug 26, 2025

David L. Littlejohn, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1948, in Fargo, North Dakota to Glenn Amos Littlejohn and Virginia June Doerr Littlejohn.  He attended North Dakota State University. David came to Terre Haute in the early 1970's to work as a photographer for WTWO.  He...

Aug 25, 2025

Melvin Robert Bemis, 64, passed away on August 25, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1961 in Brazil to John and Ola Bemis. Melvin loved being outdoors, whether that was camping, mushroom hunting, or fishing with his son and grandson. He also enjoyed playing darts and dice.

He is survived by his children Grace...

Aug 25, 2025

Michael Dale "Bibby" Vieke, 66, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born May 31, 1959, in Vincennes, IN to Don Vieke and Dorothy (Sauer) Vieke.

He was a 1977 graduate of South Knox High School, and was a US Army veteran, proudly serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. Mike graduated...

Aug 25, 2025

Kimberley J. Jenkins, 59, of Clinton passed away on August 25, 2025.  She was born on August 18, 1966 in Terre Haute to James and Nancy Jenkins.

Kim loved animals.  She had a dog, two cats, and two horses that she loved very much.  Kim was also a bee keeper.

She was preceded...