obituaries
Wesley Karl Clagg
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...
Donna Stephens
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,...
Richard "Rick" Scott Parker
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...
Richard Wayne Tarr
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...
Peggy Jane Hunt Akers
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...
Michael Andrew Paullus
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. ...
Jonathan "Lamont" L. Johnson
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...
Ronald "Ronnie" Leon Roberts, Sr.
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...
Anthony W. Brown
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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Lester "Mike" M. Ramey
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...
Janice E. (Gorrell) Blanc
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...
Carol Ann (Chaney) Willsey
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...
Lyla Jo Stemrich
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...
James W Bashaw
Sep 1, 2025
James W Bashaw,57, of Terre Haute, IN passed away September 1, 2025, after a long battle with depression,
James enjoyed hunting and spending time with his children and grandchildren and visiting with family. He attended Bee Ridge Church in Brazil, IN.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H Bashaw and...
Melannie Mae (Miller) Cown
Aug 31, 2025
Melannie Mae (Miller) Cown, 62, of Linton, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born to Harry and Betty Miller on August 6, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Melannie was a Daughter of the Legion and enjoyed playing bingo. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, and playing solitaire.
Melannie is survived by her son...
Michael B. Sontag
Aug 31, 2025
Michael B. Sontag, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 in his home after a 6 year battle with cancer. He was born in Terre Haute, IN on August 31, 1961 to Rudy L. Sontag and Betty J (Talbott) Sontag. Mike graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo in 1979. He began a 39...
Christopher Nathaniel Allen
Aug 30, 2025
Christopher Nathaniel Allen, 49, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025.
Chris was born in Terre Haute on February 4, 1976, to Chester Allen and Pamela Jones.
He was a beloved brother and uncle and is survived by brother Steven Allen (Jennifer); sisters Kimberly Andino, Joyce Allen, and Annette Allen; ...
Phyllis Ann (Mcgrew) Marlow
Aug 29, 2025
Phyllis Ann Marlow (McGrew), 69, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed peacefully into Heaven on August 29, 2025, with her husband of 32 years, James Marlow, at her side.
She was born on July 13, 1956, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Ivan and Helen (Bagley) McGrew. Phyllis was a 1974 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo...
Edward C. Harazin Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Edward C. Harazin, Jr., age 95 of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Merritt Island, Florida. He was born on January 2, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Edward C. Harazin, Sr. and Rose (Kuba). Ed was a carpenter and a farmer, who enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his many dogs...
Jerod "Jerry" Lynn Bramble
Aug 27, 2025
Jerod "Jerry" Lynn Bramble,78, of Blackhawk, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on September 1, 1946, in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Dallas and Norma (Heck) Hall. Jerry was adopted by Jack R. Bramble as an infant, and was immediately accepted into the Bramble family, as one of...