obituaries

Feb 18, 2026

Dr. Douglas Timmons, 83, of Brazil, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Union Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born on January 9, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Douglas was the son of the late Bert A. and Margaret (Hacket) Timmons. As a lifelong educator, Dr. Timmons spent his career in various capacities, driven by...

Feb 17, 2026

Geneva Ann Walden McGee, 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1927, in Terre Haute to Ulysses Augustus Walden and Grace Wilcox Walden Moore.

She grew up in the Highland Community attending Highland School and Gerstmeyer High School. Geneva performed in high...

Feb 17, 2026

Firman "Joe" Joseph Cordell, 81, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1944 in Terre Haute to William G. Cordell and Mary (Davis) Cordell Burris. Joe loved to hunt and fish. He was a hustler, and he also enjoyed setting up at flea markets and the Covered Bridge Festival.

He...

Feb 16, 2026

Evan David Boyer of Terre Haute passed away on February 16th, just weeks after his 69th birthday. He was born in Berea, Ohio on January 28, 1957 to Martha Ann and Merle Sheldon Boyer.

Evan graduated from Terre Haute North where he was a standout athlete on the swim team, holding school records for the...

Feb 16, 2026

John passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. John was born July 26, 1943 to John E Akers Sr. and Frances (Donham) Akers. He had 5 siblings: sisters Kay, Pearl, and Linda, and brothers Foster and Stanley.

After high school, he went and served his country in the army. Upon returning from...

Feb 15, 2026

Vicky Lynn Chaney, 70, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.  She was born to Carl Chaney and Rosemary (Campbell) Chaney on July 31, 1955 in Terre Haute.

Vicky worked at Vigo Bowl in Customer Service, doing a little bit of everything, including bartending.  She was a lifelong bowler and enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2026

Marsha K. Euratte, born on May 8, 1938, the beloved daughter of Fred Boyer and Marjorie Parker-Boyer, lived a life filled with love, warmth, and quiet strength. She was a woman whose heart was rooted deeply in family, friendship, and simple joys. Marsha was a devoted mother to Doug Euratte and his wife Pam, Denise Kassis and...

Feb 14, 2026

Earl Gene Neiswinger, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday February 14, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1942 in Terre Haute to Keith and Ruth (Hartley) Neiswinger. Earl is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy (Lamb) Neiswinger; daughter, Tona Bean (Bruce); son, Todd Neiswinger (Ceneta); sister, Sarah Dye...

Feb 14, 2026

Charles E Adams JR was 77 he passed away at his home in Poland, Indiana.  He had two surviving daughters, Joy L Adams and Connie J Adams. He had 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was a hard-working man and a great father and husband to our mother Almeata Frances Adams.

Cremation has been...

Feb 14, 2026

Ronald D. Jarrett, 83, passed away February 14, 2026.  He was born on October 2,1942 to Roy and Lucile Jarrett.  Ron was preceded by death by both parents as well as his siblings Pauline, Ted, Bud, Ruby, and Joyce.  He is survived by his sister Sharon Leger (Chris) and several nieces and nephews. Ron served his country...

Feb 13, 2026

Donald "Buddy" Lee Pifer, 60, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1965, to Farrell Pifer and Charlotte Porter Pifer. Buddy loved fishing. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed watching racing.  Buddy was a very hard worker and had a heart of gold. He was always there...

Feb 12, 2026

Joseph Lee Euliss, 62, passed away on February 12, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1963 in Indianapolis to Robert Euliss and Ann (Volz) Euliss.

Joseph is survived by his brother Steven Euliss and sisters Christina Simpson and DeAnna Euliss. He is preceded in death by both his parents.

Cremation has been...

Feb 12, 2026

John Martin Boyke, 78, passed away on February 12, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1947 in Terre Haute to John J. Boyke and Martha A. (Crowley) Boyke. John married Patricia (Fry) Boyke on April 19, 1969.

John was a self-employed truck driver and operating engineer through the Local Union 841. He loved hunting,...

Feb 9, 2026

Steven Eugene Wells, 73, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.  He was born on September 16, 1952 at Mattoon Memorial Hospital.  Steven was the son of Robert and Edna (Snyder) Wells.

Steve worked at Tubelock Metzger Welding and as a Roofer at Drake's Roofing Company, along with various other jobs.  He played the drums...

Feb 9, 2026

Kenneth Fredrick Goetz, 75, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on November 29, 1950 in Terre Haute to Fred Goetz and Nina (Wise) Goetz. Kenneth was a proud Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, where he earned the Bronze Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, and Purple Heart Medal.

Kenneth worked as a maintenance...

Feb 9, 2026

Alice Jane (Krummel) McKinney, 89, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Springhill Village of Terre Haute.  She was born to Leo Wilton Krummel and Harriett Elizabeth (Duncan) Krummel in Sullivan, Illinois on November 12, 1936.

Alice retired from Eastern Illinois University.  She was an accomplished piano player, and gave...

Feb 8, 2026

Duane Leo Strader, 69, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1956 in Pekin, IL to Norman Strader and Daisy (Gibbons) Strader.

Duane was a Civil War and World War II buff, and he was part of the Pentecostal/Jewish faith.

He is survived by his siblings Pam Smith,...

Feb 8, 2026

Dudley R. "Eric" Carlton, 57, passed away at home February 8, 2026. He was born September 24, 1968, in Gunnison, CO to Glenn and Patricia (McGuire) Carlton.

Eric was an airplane mechanic in the United States Air Force from 1986 until 1995. He served as Avionic System Journeyman, Instument and Flight Control earning rank of...

Feb 8, 2026

Thomas G. Lavey, 87, of Clinton, IN, passed away at home February 8, 2026. He was born September 29, 1938 in Jackson, MI to George and Zita (Stover) Lavey. His parents, siblings Emmett Lavey and Lamoine Jacob, and daughter Christine (Lavey) Hamilton Roy preceded him in death.

Thomas was baptized November 15, 1969 as one...

Feb 7, 2026

Matthew Adam Wagle, Jr., 32, passed away Saturday February 7, 2026. He was born January 29, 1994 in Terre Haute to Matthew Adam Wagle and Jennifer Rutledge. He is survived by his mother, daughter, Raylee Wagle; sister, Brooklynn Wagle and her three children; brothers, Zach Wagle and his three sons and one daughter on the way and Thurman Rutledge;...