obituaries


Larry Alan Hamilton

Larry Alan Hamilton

May 14, 2026

Larry Alan Hamilton, 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on May 14, 2026 in his home. He was also lovingly known as Uncle Fester and Larry The Bear Hamilton. He was born to Raymond Hamilton and Shirley (Temple) Hamilton on February 5, 1965 in Vigo County.

Larry loved making people laugh and he was a big comedian. A favorite story...

Jane Frances Sabel

Jane Frances Sabel

May 13, 2026

Jane Frances Mundy Sabel, age 82, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Janie was born at home on August 23, 1943, in West Pittston, PA to William Thomas Mundy and Helen McHale Mundy. She lived in West Pittston until she moved to Pittsburgh to start her nursing career. Eventually, when her first grand child was...

Michael William Ofsansky, Jr.

Michael William Ofsansky, Jr.

May 9, 2026

Michael W. Ofsansky, Jr., 80, of Terre Haute passed away at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born in Terre Haute on April 26, 1946 to Michael W. Ofsansky, Sr. and Catherine Virostko Ofsansky, who precede him in death.

Michael graduated from Garfield High School in 1964 and served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He...

James Arthur Labaume

James Arthur Labaume

May 9, 2026

James Arthur Labaume, 71, of Brazil, Indiana passed away in his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1954 in Lincoln, Illinois. James worked as a mechanic and loved working on cars and lawn mowers. He also loved to go fishing. James was an excellent cook. He loved spending time with his family, especially his...

Candi J. Dean

Candi J. Dean

May 9, 2026

Candi J. Dean, 64, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in her home. She was born to Charles Riley and Nina Isham on March 5, 1962, in Terre Haute. Candi was the former owner of The Bucket bar and loved spending time there getting to know the customers. She also loved watching cooking television shows...

Lena J. "Popper" Long

Lena J. "Popper" Long

May 9, 2026

Lena J. “Popper” Long, 70, of Clinton passed away Saturday May 9, 2026 in Union Hospital. She was born February 12, 1956 in Terre Haute to Joseph Markley and Lena Marie (Walker) Tighe. Lena is survived by her daughters, Jolene Green (Paul) and Carrie Jones (Jay); grandchildren, Tobias Green and Josie Jones; sisters, Rosie Stevens, Carole Johnson, Nina Tighe, and...

Amy Bissey Murphy

Amy Bissey Murphy

May 7, 2026

Amy Murphy, 56 of Olney, IL, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Amy was born July 18, 1969, in Olney, IL to parents, Norm Bissey and Dena Holmes Bissey. She Married David Murphy on July 29, 1990, and together they had two sons, Zachary Murphy and Brandon Murphy.

Amy loved spending time with her family...

Dolores Jean (Bunnell) Wildrick

Dolores Jean (Bunnell) Wildrick

May 7, 2026

Our loving mother went to be with the Lord May 7, 2026.

Dolores was born October 2, 1932 in Peoria, Indiana to Truman and Edna Bunnell. She was married to Ronald Wildrick August 9, 1953. She loved spending time outdoors. You could usually find her mowing the lawn or babying her many beloved pets.

She is survived by her children, Tim Wildrick...

John Richard Powell, Jr.

John Richard Powell, Jr.

May 6, 2026

John Richard “Buddha”Powell, Jr. was born Nov. 1, 1963 in Clinton, IN. He went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2026 at 9:19pm. He was an avid pool player, horseshoe player, built demo cars and drove in the demo derby. He was proceeded in death by his mother and stepfather Jewel and Earl Steeples, father John Powell Sr,...

Mary Ellen (Southern) Allen

Mary Ellen (Southern) Allen

May 4, 2026

Mary Ellen (Southern) Allen, 83, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born to William Southern and Mabel (Wood) Southern on March 20, 1943 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Mary enjoyed cooking and sewing. She was lovingly known for her cookies at her prior place of employment, Donnelly Directory. She would volunteer at Booker T. Washington as...

Shelia Anne Spears

Shelia Anne Spears

May 3, 2026

Shelia Anne Spears of Greencastle, Indiana passed away peacefully at home with family on May 3, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1958, in Gallatin, Tennessee to William and Mary Anne (Brown) Spears.

Shelia loved to listen to music, and especially Kid Rock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Pamela Keene and her partner Steven Vincent.

She is survived...

Kimberly Dawn (Wright) Kiger

Kimberly Dawn (Wright) Kiger

May 3, 2026

Kimberly Dawn (Wright) Kiger passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 63. She was born on June 10, 1962, to the late Beverly Amburgey Wright and Charles Wright of Lyford, Indiana.

Kimberly was a woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved spending time fishing, searching for mushrooms in the woods, and trying her luck at...

Karen Sue Woods

Karen Sue Woods

May 2, 2026

Karen Sue Woods, 80, of Sullivan passed away Saturday May 2, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born December 24, 1945 in Vincennes, Indiana to Clinton J. and Mary (Kellams) Woods. She retired from the Sullivan Daily Times newspaper where she worked as a proofreader and graphic artist. Karen is survived by her daughter, Molly Woods and nieces,...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Mullis

Robert "Bob" Eugene Mullis

May 2, 2026

Robert Eugene Mullis, age 63, of Bowling Green, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 21, 1963 in Los Angeles, California to Robert Delano Mullis and Dorothy Elaine Parrish. Robert spent most of his life in construction and was well known for his carpentry skills.

Robert loved...

William Joseph Avery

William Joseph Avery

Apr 30, 2026

William Joseph Avery, lovingly known to everyone as “Poppy,” was born on September 1, 1940, and passed away on April 30, 2026. He was a man whose life was defined by quiet strength, unwavering love, and a deep commitment to his family. Poppy did not seek recognition, yet his impact was felt in the lives of everyone who knew him....

Stephanie Dawn Smith

Stephanie Dawn Smith

Apr 30, 2026

Stephanie Dawn Smith, 30, passed away April 30, 2026. She was born to David Lee Herrington and Crystal Dawn (Smith) Herrington on October 25, 1995 in Brazil, Indiana.

Stephanie enjoyed doing diamond art, taking selfies, and making TikToks. She was very into self-care and loved to do her hair, makeup, and nails. Stephanie was a great mom, sister, and aunt. She...

Michael L. "Mike" Lawson

Michael L. "Mike" Lawson

Apr 29, 2026

Michael Lavern Lawson, 63, passed away on April 29, 2026 at the Gibson Family Center, Hospice of the Wabash Valley.

Mike was born on August 31, 1962, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to William and Helen Burton Lawson. He graduated from North Vigo High School in 1980 and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Mike dedicated 40 years of his...

Thomas "Tom" Dale Brown

Thomas "Tom" Dale Brown

Apr 28, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Dale Brown, 66, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born to Galen H. Brown and Virginia L. (Thomas) Eversole on August 26, 1959 in Clinton, Indiana.

Tom is preceded in death by both of his parents and step-father, Jerry Eversole.

Tom is survived by his brothers, Tom Brown, Jerry Eversole, and Ron Brown,...

Donald Hotarek

Donald Hotarek

Apr 26, 2026

Donald (Donnie) Hotarek, 65, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 2, 1961, in Springfield, Illinois.

Donald is survived by his children, William Hotarek - Naughton (wife Nikki), Amy Hotarek, Stephanie Hotarek, and Magen Hotarek. He is also survived by his siblings. Monica Jackson (husband Mark), Julia Scott Waldrop, Ronald...

Perry Keith Schultz, Sr.

Perry Keith Schultz, Sr.

Apr 25, 2026

Perry Keith Schultz, Sr., 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away at home on Saturday April 25, 2026. He was born February 9, 1950 in Vincennes, Indiana to Charles B. and Dorothy M. (Cummins) Schultz. Perry is survived by his wife, Beverly K. (Downey) Schultz: sons, Perry Schultz Jr. (Mary), and Kevin Schultz (Audrey): daughter Stephanie Schultz (Mark Millsap): step-daughter,...