obituaries

Jun 23, 2025

Walter Peter Kozubal, 83, died on Monday, June 23, 2025 in his home.  He was born on August 9, 1941 to Walter P. Kozubal Sr. and Anna (Maxim) Kozubal in Hammond, Indiana.  Walter served in the United States Navy and worked at the Ford Motor Assembly Plant for many years.  In his free time he was always...

Jun 22, 2025

Darrell Edward Elrod, 67, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday June 22, 2025 in his residence. He was retired from the Bricklayers Local #4. Darrell was born February 20, 1958 in Terre Haute to Woodrow and Lucy (Stockwell) Elrod. He is survived by his wife, Anita (Mundell) Elrod; daughter, Jamie Elrod (Mark Brown); son, Scott Elrod (Jessica);...

Jun 21, 2025

David J. Newgent Oct. 6, 1952 – June 21, 2025

David Joe Newgent, 72, passed away from heart complications in his home near Cataract Falls on June 21, 2025.

Dave was born in Greencastle and lived a childhood worthy of a Hollywood coming-of-age movie. Residents of a certain age might remember his infamous...

Jun 20, 2025

Dale Allen Hedden, 67, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born on December 1, 1957, to Herman and Florence (Bemis) Hedden in Terre Haute. Dale married Cathy Barrett on July 27, 2002, and spent nearly 23 years with her.

Dale served in the United...

Jun 20, 2025

Brian Dale Bogard, 54, of Terre Haute, Indiana died on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was born to Terry Bogard and Cheryl Arnett in Orlando, Florida on December 8, 1970.  Brian worked in maintenance for the Terre Haute Housing Authority.  He enjoyed acquiring items for his collections.  Brian specifically enjoyed collecting Hotwheels and sports...

Jun 18, 2025

Patricia Norris (Walters,) lovingly known as Pat, passed away peacefully at her son's home in Jenison, Michigan on June 18, 2025.  Born in Seymour, Indiana on May 7, 1937, she was the cherished daughter of Charles F. Walter and Beulah Fields Walters.  She was also lovingly raised by her stepfather, Lawrence Yaw.

Pat was preceded...

Jun 18, 2025

James "Jim" David Abernathy, 63, lifelong resident of Fountain County passed away on June 18, 2025 at 11:00 in the evening.  Jim was born on March 6, 1962 in Danville, Illinois to Dave Abernathy and Jean (Maines) Abernathy.  He graduated Covington High School in 1981.

Jim worked for many farmers over the years and the...

Jun 18, 2025

Mary Darlene Hogue, affectionately known by many as "Mare Mare," passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute, Indiana, just one week shy of her 64th birthday.

Born on June 25, 1961, Mary was a lifelong Christian who loved Jesus with all her heart.

Mary was preceded in...

Jun 16, 2025

Donald B Downey, 86, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2025. Don was born on Christmas Day 1938 in Nortonville, KY. On December 23, 1960 he married Linda Kay Pierce-Downey. They were married for 52 years. Don was a pastor for many years and retired from Eli Lilly as a computer draftsman. He...

Jun 16, 2025

Lori Modesitt, 64, of Brazil, Indiana died on June 16, 2025 in her home.  She was born to James Barnett and Juanita Wright on December 3, 1960 in Clay County, Indiana.  In her free time Lori enjoyed playing bingo.  She also loved any outdoors activity.

Lori is survived by her brother Jack Barnett, Sr. (Darla)...

Jun 14, 2025

Anthony Stroder Mann, 60, of Spencer, Indiana died on Saturday, June 14, 2025.  He was born on October 1, 1964 to Thomas Warren, Sr. and Jean Mary (Werbesky) Mann in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Anthony was a talented carpenter and enjoyed making cabinets and trim.  He also enjoyed playing softball and volleyball.  When he wasn't playing sports, Anthony enjoyed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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....

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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