obituaries


Douglas Shad Smith

Douglas Shad Smith

Dec 21, 2024

Douglas Shad Smith, 59, Shelburn, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at his home after a brief bout with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends during his last days.

Doug was born May 2, 1965, in Sullivan to David and Nancy Smith. He was a 1983 graduate of North Central...

Rebecca Lou Truman

Rebecca Lou Truman

Dec 20, 2024

Rebecca Lou Truman, 70, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.  She was born October 11, 1954 in Winchester, Indiana to James W. Merritt and Marjorie J. Fuller Merritt.  Rebecca worked as a social worker. She was a woman of faith.

She is survived by grandson Gavin Merritt and was very proud...

Charles Max Farner

Charles Max Farner

Dec 20, 2024

Charles Max Farner, 79, passed away December 20, 2024. He was born November 26, 1945 in Vermillion County, IN to Max and Hazel Farner. Charles loved fishing, old country music, and watching westerns. He also enjoyed the outdoors and the Christmas holiday season. Charles always enjoyed life with a smile on his face.

He is...

Marilyn F. Lutz

Marilyn F. Lutz

Dec 19, 2024

Marilyn F. Lutz, 70, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born September 1, 1954, in Terre Haute to Claude and Flora Harmon.  Marilyn was married the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Lutz for 51 years.  They enjoyed raising their boys, fishing, playing cards,...

James A Kasinger

James A Kasinger

Dec 19, 2024

James Kasinger, 77, of Billet, IL passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home.

He was born on February 25, 1947, to Raymond and Mary (Bloodsoe) Kasinger.

He served in the Army for 5 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Champion Labs in West Salem, IL.

He...

Cheryl Anne Stomp

Cheryl Anne Stomp

Dec 19, 2024

Cheryl Anne Stomp, 65, passed away December 19, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1959, in Harvey, IL to Carl and Alice Stomp. She loved animals, and she always had cats and dogs. Cheryl also enjoyed sewing, gardening, and collecting porcelain chickens.

She is survived by her daughter Robin Przybylowski (Bryan), grandchildren Alexis Nash...

Rebekah Joan (Baker) Liford

Rebekah Joan (Baker) Liford

Dec 19, 2024

Rebekah Joan (Baker) Liford, 73,  affectionately known as Becky Jo, was born in Terre Haute on February 25, 1951 and passed from this life on December 19, 2024.

She was a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School.

Becky was a runaway bride at the age of 15 to Jesse James Liford in Jamestown, Tennessee...

Danny Wayne Bledsoe

Danny Wayne Bledsoe

Dec 18, 2024

Danny Wayne Bledsoe, 76, of Sullivan, was born on March 16, 1948, and was called home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2024. He was the cherished son of Robert Oscar Bledsoe and Norma Ernestine Sparks Bledsoe. On May 12, 1967, Danny married the love of his life, Joyce. Together, they created a loving family,...

Alan E. Redman

Alan E. Redman

Dec 17, 2024

Alan E. Redman, 83, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born September 5, 1941, in East Chicago, Illinois to James J. Redman and Vivian J. Mueller Redman.  Alan served his country in the Army National Guard.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Marine Corps...

Homer Lee Johnson Jr.

Homer Lee Johnson Jr.

Dec 17, 2024

Homer Lee Johnson, Jr., 72, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born January 29, 1952, in Clinton to Homer Johnson, Sr. and Alma Haltom Johnson.  Homer worked for the Painter's Union Local 197.  He was an amazing musician and songwriter.  He also loved studying scripture....

Everett D. Stevens

Everett D. Stevens

Dec 16, 2024

Everett DeWayne Stevens passed away December 16, 2024. He was born February 5, 1960, to Everett D. Stevens and Evelyn D. (Laycock) Carlyle.

He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Elmer Carlyle Sr., brothers Chuck Carlyle and Bob Laycock, and sisters Delores Carlyle and Sandy Haney. He is survived by his wife Janet...

Kenton Eugene Monroe

Kenton Eugene Monroe

Dec 16, 2024

Kenton Eugene Monroe passed away on December 16, 2024 at the age of 81, surrounded by his wife, children, and family. Kenton was born on June 23, 1943, to Thurman McDean Monroe and Garnett Ruth (Borders) Monroe. He married Cynthia (Dudley) Monroe January 28, 1984.  Kenton is proceeded in death by his parents, and brothers, Jerry Monroe,...

Kathy Jeanette Cooksey

Kathy Jeanette Cooksey

Dec 14, 2024

Kathy Jeanette Cooksey, 60, passed away on December 14, 2024.  She was born December 18, 1963.  Kathy graduated from Van Buren High School.  She most recently worked at the Walmart in Brazil.  Kathy was a huge animal lover.  In her free time, she enjoyed rock hunting and looking for arrowheads. She greatly loved spending time with her...

Henrietta "Joan" Worley

Henrietta "Joan" Worley

Dec 14, 2024

Henrietta "Joan" Worley, 90, of Terre Haute went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  She was born April 11, 1934 in Shelburn, Indiana to George W. Reeves and Sadie Linn Reeves.  Joan's church devotion began with The Church of God in Shelburn.  Later she was a member of the Terre Haute...

Robert Ray Weese

Robert Ray Weese

Dec 12, 2024

Robert Ray Weese (87) was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and by his beloved wife Betty, on the 12th day of December, 2024.  Bob was born September 30th, 1937 to Clarence and Lucille Weese in Terre Haute, Indiana, both of whom preceded him in death.  Bob was also preceded in death by...

Nicki Lynn Wilson

Nicki Lynn Wilson

Dec 11, 2024

Nicki Lynn Wilson, 46, of Brazil passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at Mill Pond Health Campus surrounded by family and close friends. Nicki was born in Greencastle on November 9, 1978, the daughter of Allen Dale Wilson and Candice (Partin) Childress. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends going camping...

Harold E Nieft Jr

Harold E Nieft Jr

Dec 11, 2024

Harold Edward Nieft Jr passed away at 9:25 pm on December 11, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1945, to Harold Edward Nieft Sr and Audrey Elizabeth Nieft. Harold was a proud veteran of the Navy, and he later from retired from Putnamville Correctional Facility. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping to just tinkering around outside.

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Christina "Tina" Michele Fisher

Christina "Tina" Michele Fisher

Dec 9, 2024

Christina "Tina" Michele Fisher, 51, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024.  She was born March 23, 1973, in Terre Haute to Tony Fisher and Sharon Basham Elkins.  Tina was a 1991 graduate of Terre Haute South High School.  She loved music and going to concerts.  She also enjoyed watching true crime shows and...

Andrew James Racey

Andrew James Racey

Dec 9, 2024

Andrew James Racey, 61, passed away on December 9, 2024. He was born on July 21, 1963, in Terre Haute to William and Betty Racey. He worked as a window installer for Norm's Mirror Image Glass and A&B Windows for many years. In his spare time, Andrew loved to tinker, fix things, and draw. Most importantly, he...

James Ethridge

James Ethridge

Dec 8, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of James Ethridge of Terre Haute, IN, on December 8, 2024, after a short illness. He was born in Saluda, SC, on May 22, 1941, to the late James Ethridge Sr. and the late Mary Alice Hopkins-Spann-Ethridge. He was a retired Chef at Indiana State University, where he was known...