obituaries


Plen J. Smith Ii

Plen J. Smith Ii

Apr 17, 2025

Plen J. Smith II, a kind and gentle soul, passed into everlasting life with his Lord and Savior on April 17, 2025, at his home in Terre Haute, Indiana, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Though taken too soon, Plen's eternal peace in the Lord brings comfort to those who cherished him.

Born on...

Timothy Duane Bailey

Timothy Duane Bailey

Apr 17, 2025

Timothy Duane Bailey was born December 29, 1961, in Terre Haute to James Franklin Bailey and Dora Acuff Givens.

"Tim Buck Two" or "Tim Dogg" as he was fondly called by his family and friends accepted Christ at an early age. He attended elementary school in Inglewood, California and Morning Side High School in Inglewood,...

Amanda "Mandi" Sue Frear

Amanda "Mandi" Sue Frear

Apr 16, 2025

Amanda Sue "Mandi" Frear, 56, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday April 16, 2025 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born November 10, 1968 in Terre Haute, Indiana and was raised by Gertrude Coleman, who loved and cared for her for many years. She had worked as a Lab Technician for Eli Lilly. Mandi is survived...

Ruth Ann Tipton

Ruth Ann Tipton

Apr 15, 2025

Ruth Ann Tipton, 81, passed away on April 15, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH to Anthony and Ruth Zeisler. Ruth Ann enjoyed arts and crafts and antiques.

She is survived by her daughter Becky Chambers (Greg), son Scott Tipton (Kelly), grandchildren Courtney Tipton (Mike Stitgen), Hannah Tipton, Zoey Chambers,...

Tina M. (Haney) Sheese

Tina M. (Haney) Sheese

Apr 14, 2025

Tina M. Sheese, 60, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 14, 2025 in Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. She was born July 21, 1964 in Terre Haute to Sameul E. Haney, Jr. and Phoebe I. (Beasley) Kidwell. Tina is survived by her mother, Phoebe Kidwell; sons, Dale Tingley and his family, and William Tingley (Sara); daughter, Kaytlynn...

Diane Lee Jenkins

Diane Lee Jenkins

Apr 11, 2025

Diane Lee Jenkins, 86, of Brazil passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.  She was born October 29, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana to James Scott and Elsie Neisinger Scott.  Diane was a member of the Good Tidings Tabernacle.  She enjoyed bowling and collecting cardinals.  Most of all she loved being with her grandchildren.

Diane...

Mary M (Bennett) Lientz

Mary M (Bennett) Lientz

Apr 10, 2025

Our loving Mother, Mary Martha Bennett Lientz, passed away at Regional Hospital on April 10th, 2025, surrounded by three of her four children. She was born July 29th, 1941 in Mecca, Indiana to Morris Bennett and Bertha Barnhart Bennett, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Murrel Lientz, whom she married...

Charles "Mike" M. White

Charles "Mike" M. White

Apr 10, 2025

Charles Michael "Mike" White, 72, of Hymera passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.  He was born April 5, 1953, in Terre Haute to Charles White and Mary King White.  Mike was a 1971 graduate of North Central High School.  He served his country in the United States Air Force.  Mike worked for Crane as the Wast...

Anthony "Kevin" K. Long

Anthony "Kevin" K. Long

Apr 9, 2025

Anthony "Kevin" Long, 61, of Terre Haute passed away on April 9, 2025.  He was born September 19, 1963, in Sullivan, Indiana to Everett Long and Betty Stevens Long.  Kevin enjoyed fishing and working on computers.  He loved his family more than anything and being a father, husband and grand dad was his whole life. Kevin will...

Laura Lee Andrews

Laura Lee Andrews

Apr 5, 2025

Laura Lee Andrews, 46, of Bainbridge passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  She was born June 20, 1978, in Danville, Indiana to David P. Settles and Joyce Samuels Settles.  Laura was a 1996 graduate of Monrovia High School.  She worked as a beautician for over 17 years. Later she did in home day care.  Most of...

Charles "Butch" Thomas Sutton

Charles "Butch" Thomas Sutton

Apr 5, 2025

Charles "Butch" Thomas Sutton passed away on April 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 2, 1953 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana to Henry F. Sutton and LaVerne (Tyler) Sutton.

Butch loved playing pool, fishing, being a Kansas City BBQ Judge and listening to old hymns on...

Ralph Lavern Johnson

Ralph Lavern Johnson

Apr 4, 2025

Ralph Lavern Johnson, 79, passed away on April 4, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1946 in Linton, IN. Ralph worked for Westinghouse and A B & B for many years, and he later worked as a cashier for Wal-Mart in Linton, IN.

He is survived by his wife Tina Johnson, stepsons Cory Desimoni...

Shawn Curtis Walker

Shawn Curtis Walker

Apr 4, 2025

Shawn Curtis Walker (Murray) age 52, passed away at home, in Coal City, IN on April 4, 2025.  Born on July 27, 1972 in Phoenix, AZ.  He was the firstborn child of Melinda Joyce Murray Kurtz and James Bellows.  He is survived by his younger brother, Gregg L. Walker; Aunts – Benita Renee (Murray) Smith, Denise Lewis,...

Barbara Joan Wailly

Barbara Joan Wailly

Apr 4, 2025

Barbara Joan Wailly, 92, passed away peacefully with family members by her side April 4, 2025. She was born August 28, 1932, in Terre Haute to Ray and Elizabeth Olivero.

Barbara earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana State University becoming a teacher in the Vigo County School Corporation. Later in life, she worked in various...

Donna Sue Reagan

Donna Sue Reagan

Apr 3, 2025

Donna Sue Reagan, 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on April 3, 2025. She was born to Junior Reagan and Mary Lou Reagan (Hines) on March 17, 1964 in Linton, Indiana.

Donna loved to read and could often be found going to bookstores or the library. She also enjoyed writing and history. Donna loved...

Carl Frederick Bedwell

Carl Frederick Bedwell

Apr 3, 2025

Carl Frederick Bedwell, 83, passed away on April 3, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1941, in Indianapolis to Russell and Gaynelle Bedwell. Carl married Susie (Dobbs) Bedwell on August 29, 1965. Carl enjoyed woodworking, listening to music, and going to Burger King with his coffee buddies. His biggest joy was spending time with his family....

Jerry D. Haase

Jerry D. Haase

Apr 2, 2025

Jerry D Haase, 64, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on April 2, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on January 6, 1961, to Tommy D Haase and Delores (Archer) Haase. Jerry was a retired carpenter who enjoyed many different hobbies over the years. He took a lot of pride in caring for his home...

Karley Faith Lewis

Karley Faith Lewis

Apr 2, 2025

Karley Faith Lewis, 22, passed away Wednesday April 2, 2025 in Union Hospital. She was born January 13, 2003 in Terre Haute. Karley is survived by her mother, Kristin Alkire; father, Randy Lewis (Kelley); brothers, Wesley Lewis and Austin Lewis; stepbrothers, JT Stewart and Markis Renshaw; maternal grandmother, Nancy Alkire and several aunts, uncles, special cousins, nieces...

Hilda Mae (Cardinal) Hutton

Hilda Mae (Cardinal) Hutton

Mar 31, 2025

Hilda Mae Hutton (Cardinal), 85, passed away March 31, 2025 with her loving family at her bedside.  She was the daughter of late Louis and Cecelia (Witteried) Cardinal.  Hilda was born on October 3, 1939.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Andrea Blackburn; son Roderick "Guppy" Hutton; twin great-grandsons Paul and Bradley Fleck; granddaughter...

Jerry D. Ash

Jerry D. Ash

Mar 30, 2025

Jerry D. Ash, 80, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Veteran of the United States Navy, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. Born to Raymond and Beatrice Ash, Jerry exemplified a life of service and dedication. He honorable served his country in the United States Navy from November 30, 1962, to November 15, 1966,...