obituaries

Sep 18, 2025

Wilma "Jo" Gosser passed on to her heavenly home with her family by her side. She is survived by her children, Terri Gregory and her husband, Steve; Michelle Verseman and her husband, Rob; Amy Gosser and her husband, Greg Hauser, and her son, Randy Gosser and his wife, Tara. She was a loving grandmother to 9 grandchildren...

Sep 18, 2025

Charlie Whitney Jr., 67, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1958 in Yazoo City, MS to Charlie Whitney and Matha (Stiff) Whitney. Charlie married Linda (Lessmann) Whitney on March 10, 2001. He worked as a laborer for many years. He also enjoyed tinkering on cars, but he was known for his...

Sep 17, 2025

Michael "Mike" Dean Link was born on July 26, 1969, and he passed away at his residence on September 17, 2025 of natural causes.

Mike served in the Army National Guard. He was loved by many and a friend to everyone. He never knew a stranger. Mike has a love for plants and herbs. He...

Sep 16, 2025

Joyce Ann Isle, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on December 26, 1944, in Terre Haute to Arthur W. Burke, Sr. and Lucille Treva Thompson Burke.  Joyce was an amazing wife and mother.  Her devotion and care to her family never...

Sep 15, 2025

Will Wiggington, Sr., age 67, of Jasonville, Indiana, passed away on September 15, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1958 to Gene Wiggington Sr & Rosealee Wiggington.

Will found great happiness in his hobbies, especially woodworking and fishing. He had a talent for creating with his hands and a deep appreciation for the outdoors....

Sep 15, 2025

Jeannine Ann Hoopingarner, age 93, died peacefully of natural causes in her home on September 15, 2025 surrounded by her children.  She was born on March 25, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Henry and Helen Ewing.

She was in the graduating class of 1950 at Greencastle High school.  She met the love of...

Sep 15, 2025

Carlie Irene Rothrock (Buchanan), 36, of West Terre Haute passed away Monday, September 15, 2025.  She was born on September 26, 1988 to Thomas Rothrock and Karen (Miller) Rothrock.

Carlie is survived by her parents, Tom Rothrock (Cindy) and Karen Rothrock; spouse Eric Buchanan; children Brody, Zoey, and Levi; siblings Brad Rothrock and Mindy Mehringer...

Sep 15, 2025

Wesley Karl Clagg, age 63 of Brazil, Indiana died at 6:24pm on September 15, 2025.

He was born December 22, 1961, in Alton, Illinois, to Karl Dean Clagg and Benita Louise Ward Clagg.  Following graduation from Indiana State University in 1984 he began his profession as an aeronautical engineer.  During his career he worked as...

Sep 13, 2025

Donna Stephens, 64, of Olney, IL passed away on September 13, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 5, 1960, in Chicago, IL to William and Annie (Camper) Ariks.

Donna is survived by her husband Everett Stephens, children: Robyn Anderson (Clifton) of Memphis, TN, James "Matt" Stephens (Natasha) of Erin,...

Sep 12, 2025

Richard "Rick" Scott Parker passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on July 7, 1961in Robinson, Illinois.  Rick was the third son born to Edward Wayne Parker and Marilyn Sue Martin Parker. A lifelong resident of Brazil, Rick graduated from the former Brazil High...

Sep 12, 2025

Richard Wayne Tarr husband, father, Illinois State Police officer, and farmer passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025.

Born January 29, 1932, in North Muddy Township, Jasper Co. Illinois to Vern Tarr and Vada Belle Shoemaker (Tarr & Shumard).

He graduated 8th Grade April 28, 1945, and was inducted into the United States...

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...