obituaries


Megan Lorene Effner

Megan Lorene Effner

Jun 13, 2025

Megan Lorene Effner, 34, of Terre Haute, IN died on Friday, June 13, 2025.  She was born to Scott Martin, Terre Haute, Indiana and Melanie McHugh, Terre Haute, Indiana on March 28, 1991 in Terre Haute.

Megan is survived by her children Emily, Mariah, and Hugh Effner of Clinton, Indiana; both of her parents; sisters...

Henrietta Jo Norman

Henrietta Jo Norman

Jun 13, 2025

Henrietta Jo Norman of Clinton, IN, 81, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 13, 2025.  She was born on February 12, 1944 to Ernest Atkinson and Catherine (Wier) Atkinson in Clinton.  Henrietta worked as a CNA and enjoyed caring for others.  She loved spending time with her family and her cats.

Henrietta is...

Laurence Gene Battin

Laurence Gene Battin

Jun 12, 2025

Laurence Gene Battin, 72, passed away peacefully at McCormick's Creek Healthcare Center in Spencer, Indiana, in the early morning of June 12, 2025.  Gene was born April 28, 1953 to Maurice and Joyce Battin, in Columbus, Indiana.  He graduated in 1971 from Columbus High School.  He played French horn in the CHS Symphonic Band and was named...

Billy Lee Barnett, Sr.

Billy Lee Barnett, Sr.

Jun 11, 2025

Billy Lee Barnett, Sr., 60, of Washington, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family.  Billy was born May 31, 1965 to Marcia Kaye Higgins Fleming.  He grew up in Pennsylvania.  Billy loved country music and dancing.  He enjoyed  playing poker and pool.  Working in constuction for many years he also had...

Jorita Nation

Jorita Nation

Jun 8, 2025

Jorita Nation, 92, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born October 5, 1932, in Corey, Indiana to Joseph C. VanDeren and Fay Jackson VanDeren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 69 years, William Ray Nation who passed May 8, 2021, and grandson...

George William Barker

George William Barker

Jun 8, 2025

George William Barker, 76, passed away on June 8, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1948 in Indianapolis to Orville and Doris Barker. George was a proud Army veteran, and he loved to go fishing any chance he got.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Barker, children Kimberly Jenkins (Bob),...

Helen Patricia Burke

Helen Patricia Burke

Jun 7, 2025

Helen Patricia Burke, 85, of Danville, Illinois was called home to be with her Lord on June 7, 2025. She was born January 23, 1940, in Newman, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer Frank Frick and Sylvia Jean Frick. She married Daniel Gordon Burke on February 22, 1959. He preceded her in death, December 6, 2007. She also...

James Allen Slaughter

James Allen Slaughter

Jun 7, 2025

James Allen Slaughter, 68, passed away on June 7, 2025. He was born April 30, 1956 in Kokomo, IN to James and Bonnie Slaughter. He enjoyed camping and fishing, and he collected model boats and ships. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and going on walks and car rides with his dog, Toby....

Tamiya Johnnia Naomi O'Quinn

Tamiya Johnnia Naomi O'Quinn

Jun 7, 2025

A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm at Bethlehem Temple Church with a funeral service beginning at 12 pm.

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Aaron “Casey” Krout

Aaron “Casey” Krout

Jun 4, 2025

Aaron "Casey" Krout, 35 years old, of Brazil, IN was born on March 14, 1990 and passed away on June 4, 2025. Casey was building a new life and loved his family, and he was looking forward to being a father. He was known for his charismatic smile and one of kind personality. Casey had a kind...

Jimmy Bill Rambis

Jimmy Bill Rambis

Jun 3, 2025

Jimmy Bill Rambis, 71, of Wilfred, Indiana, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1954, in Sullivan, Indiana, and graduated from North Central High School in 1972, where he played football and basketball alongside his brothers. In 1973, he married Tina Sue Carpenter. Their wedding anniversary was a cherished celebration each...

Micholas "Mike" A. Clarke, Jr.

Micholas "Mike" A. Clarke, Jr.

Jun 2, 2025

Micholas A. "Mike" Clarke, Jr., 60, of Coal City passed away Monday June 2, 2025 in his residence. Mike worked for 30+ years as a sawmill operator and most recently worked as a janitor at Cooke Medical in Spencer. He was born May 16, 1965 in Bloomfield, Indiana to Micholas A. and Nancy L. (Florye) Clarke. Mike...

Gary Joe Robbins

Gary Joe Robbins

Jun 2, 2025

Gary Joe Robbins of Sullivan, Indiana, was welcomed into heaven by his wife, Debbie, on Monday, June 2 at 8:39 PM, after 20 heartbreaking months of living without her. He finally fulfilled his wish to be reunited with his love after battling a long illness for many years. He is survived by his brothers Steve Robbins and...

Georgelyn K (Jacks) Harry

Georgelyn K (Jacks) Harry

Jun 1, 2025

Georgelyn, "Ge Ge" Kay Jacks Harry passed away Sunday June 1,2025.

Ge Ge was born on April 11, 1940, at home in Rockville IN during a snowstorm to Sid and Lavern Jacks.  She Graduated from Rockville High School.  She attended Indiana State University where she received her Bachelors and master's in education and was member...

Rex Lavern Haviland Jr.

Rex Lavern Haviland Jr.

May 30, 2025

Rex Lavern Haviland Jr., 68, passed away on May 30, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1957. Rex graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Radio/TV Speech Theatre. He taught for 40 years between Lake Central and Ben Davis High Schools.

He is survived by his nephew Scott Haviland (Amy) and their...

Clara Louise Finney

Clara Louise Finney

May 28, 2025

Clara Louise Finney, 63, of Terre Haute died in her home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.  She was born to Thomas Fuller, Sr. and Freda (King) Fuller on November 28, 1961.  Clara enjoyed going to church and listening to Christian music in her free time.

Clara is survived by her loving husband Don Lanham; children...

Matthew J Lowe

Matthew J Lowe

May 28, 2025

Matthew Lowe,39, passed away peacefully on May 28 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 31 1986.

Matthew served in the United States Army Reserve and worked as a field technician for Patriot Engineering. He later found fulfillment working in the lab for Blue Grass Testing.

Matthew enjoyed spending free time...

Stanford Ray Tyler

Stanford Ray Tyler

May 28, 2025

Stanford Ray Tyler, 68, a beloved Christian man, devoted family member, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at Union Hospital on May 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Joseph L. Tyler and Eleanor R. Allen Tyler, Stanford lived a life marked by faith, laughter, and a deep commitment...

John E Zerkle

John E Zerkle

May 22, 2025

John E. Zerkle, 74, of Clay City, IN died at 11:55pm on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in his home.  He was born on October 21, 1950 to Everette Zerkle and Jane Louise (Dunbar) Zerkle in Olney, IL.  John worked for many years in apartment maintenance and will be missed by all he helped.

John is...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Michki

Robert “Bob” Eugene Michki

May 20, 2025

Robert "Bob" Eugene Michki, 91, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1933, to Steve Michki and Jeanne (Croenne) Michki. Bob was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He was a devoted husband and proud father of three, grandfather of five, and great-grandfather of one....