obituaries

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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Jun 4, 2025

Aaron "Casey" Krout, 35 years old, of Brazil, IN was born on March 14, 1990 and passed away on June 4, 2025. Casey was building a new life and loved his family, and he was looking forward to being a father. He was known for his charismatic smile and one of kind personality. Casey had a kind...

Jun 3, 2025

Jimmy Bill Rambis, 71, of Wilfred, Indiana, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1954, in Sullivan, Indiana, and graduated from North Central High School in 1972, where he played football and basketball alongside his brothers. In 1973, he married Tina Sue Carpenter. Their wedding anniversary was a cherished celebration each...

Jun 2, 2025

Micholas A. "Mike" Clarke, Jr., 60, of Coal City passed away Monday June 2, 2025 in his residence. Mike worked for 30+ years as a sawmill operator and most recently worked as a janitor at Cooke Medical in Spencer. He was born May 16, 1965 in Bloomfield, Indiana to Micholas A. and Nancy L. (Florye) Clarke. Mike...

Jun 2, 2025

Gary Joe Robbins of Sullivan, Indiana, was welcomed into heaven by his wife, Debbie, on Monday, June 2 at 8:39 PM, after 20 heartbreaking months of living without her. He finally fulfilled his wish to be reunited with his love after battling a long illness for many years. He is survived by his brothers Steve Robbins and...

Jun 1, 2025

Georgelyn, "Ge Ge" Kay Jacks Harry passed away Sunday June 1,2025.

Ge Ge was born on April 11, 1940, at home in Rockville IN during a snowstorm to Sid and Lavern Jacks.  She Graduated from Rockville High School.  She attended Indiana State University where she received her Bachelors and master's in education and was member...

May 30, 2025

Rex Lavern Haviland Jr., 68, passed away on May 30, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1957. Rex graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Radio/TV Speech Theatre. He taught for 40 years between Lake Central and Ben Davis High Schools.

He is survived by his nephew Scott Haviland (Amy) and their...

May 28, 2025

Clara Louise Finney, 63, of Terre Haute died in her home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.  She was born to Thomas Fuller, Sr. and Freda (King) Fuller on November 28, 1961.  Clara enjoyed going to church and listening to Christian music in her free time.

Clara is survived by her loving husband Don Lanham; children...