obituaries


Stephen Wassel

Stephen Wassel

Aug 27, 2024

Stephen (Steve) B. Wassel, 76, passed away peacefully after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was born June 16, 1948 to Benedict B. and Marguerite E. (Thompson) Wassel in Terre Haute. The cotton-topped little boy was raised near the small town of Blackhawk. He enjoyed playing and working in the country alongside his brothers Michael (Sue)...

Jane Marie Johnson

Jane Marie Johnson

Aug 25, 2024

Jane Marie Johnson, 72, passed away on August 25, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1952 in Killeen Co., TX to James and Sara Rose.

No services will be held at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com.

Sherry Marlene Hoggatt

Sherry Marlene Hoggatt

Aug 23, 2024

Sherry Marlene Hoggatt, 79, of Clinton passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born September 25, 1944, in Mecca, Indiana to Harvey Penn and Maxine King Penn.  Sherry worked at a CNA for most of her life.  She was employed at Union Hospital, Clinton Convalescent Center, Clinton...

Susan Rae Davis

Susan Rae Davis

Aug 23, 2024

Susan Rae Davis (née Uzzell), 59, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2024.   Cremation was entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com.   Monetary contributions may be made to P.I.N.K. of Terre Haute, an organization dedicated to supporting those battling breast cancer.

Memorial services will be held on...

Ronald Eugene Sherrill

Ronald Eugene Sherrill

Aug 22, 2024

Ronald Eugene Sherrill, 64, passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1960, in Sullivan, IN to Samuel Sherrill and Loretta Roberts. He married his late wife Laura Sherrill in 1984.

Over the years, Ronald had a few different jobs including tree trimming, trash man, and a meat cutter, all of...

Justin William Drake

Justin William Drake

Aug 21, 2024

Justin William Drake, 41, of Farmersburg passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 5, 1982, in Terre Haute to Gerald A. Drake and Kay F. Flynn Drake.  Justin enjoyed working on cars and trucks.  He was a truck driver and loved driving the semi.  The simple things...

Ralph "Steve" Steven Michalski Jr.

Ralph "Steve" Steven Michalski Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

Ralph Steven "Steve" Michalski Jr., 67, of West Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully August 16, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 21, 1957 to the late Ralph Steven Michalski Sr., and Catherine Michalski (Wright). Steve attended Rogers High School and IVCC Community College. Steve was an...

Theresa L. (Holston) Wagle

Theresa L. (Holston) Wagle

Aug 16, 2024

Theresa L. Wagle, 57, of Terre Haute passed away Friday August 16, 2024 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born December 10, 1966 in Indianapolis to Robert E. Holston and Barbara (Lykins) Holston. Theresa is survived by her husband of 23 years, Kenneth Wagle; daughter, Barbara Holston (Matthew Nowicki); sons, Brian Holston, Blake Wagle-Holston (Pamela Opwonya),...

Kevin Leon Stultz

Kevin Leon Stultz

Aug 12, 2024

Kevin Leon Stultz, 68, passed away on August 12, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1956, in Terre Haute to Roy Stultz and Bonnie (Burger) Stultz. He was a well-known musician and an amazing guitarist. Kevin was also known for being goofy and funny.

He is survived by his siblings Marilyn Perez, Danny Stultz,...

Rosie Lee (Snow) Stevens

Rosie Lee (Snow) Stevens

Aug 12, 2024

Rosie Lee Stevens, 50, of West Terre Haute passed away Monday August 12, 2024 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born December 27, 1973 in Terre Haute to Richard and Mildred (Weger) Snow. Rosie is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, William "Bill" Stevens; daughter, Danielle Stevens; son, Billy Stevens, Jr.; grandson, Tyson Lee...

R. John Ferguson

R. John Ferguson

Aug 10, 2024

"John" as he was known was preceded in death by his Daughter Jana Michelle Ferguson.  Surviving family members include his wife of 51 years, Marla Joanne Perry Ferguson and one sibling Kathy D. Ferguson Payne, sisters-in-law Pamela Littrell and Marsha Perry, including many nieces and nephews.

His early career included working as a molder for...

Charles “Chuck” R. Weatherman

Charles “Chuck” R. Weatherman

Aug 8, 2024

Charles "Chuck" R. Weatherman, 81, passed away on August 8, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1943, in Memphis, TN. Chuck married Norma Jean Weatherman (Akers) on December 31, 1971, and he made sure she was taken care of ever since. He was an Elder with the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He also enjoyed gardening...

Sharon M. Dillon

Sharon M. Dillon

Aug 5, 2024

Sharon Dillon, 79, of Reelsville passed away on August 5, 2024.

She is survived by her beloved husband Larry Dillon, four children, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Cremation was entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home.

Jack Eugene Shrader, Jr.

Jack Eugene Shrader, Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

Jack Eugene Shrader, Jr., 56, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away at 1:29 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Union Hospital. He was employed at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as an Electronics Technician. He was the former owner of both Shrader's Electronics and Cactus Recording Studio for 20 years in Columbus, Indiana. Jack was a musician...

Travis Austin Jones, Sr.

Travis Austin Jones, Sr.

Aug 1, 2024

Travis Austin Jones, Sr., 37, passed away on August 1, 2024. He was born on October 5, 1986, in Terre Haute to David Jones I and Jane Jones. On July 18, 2009, Travis married Amber (Howard) Jones. He built his own Harley and loved to ride, and he loved drag racing. Most importantly, he made his family a priority...

Edwin "Fast Eddie" Leroy Glaspie, Jr.

Edwin "Fast Eddie" Leroy Glaspie, Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

Edwin L. Glaspie, Jr., "Fast Eddie", died August 1, 2024, from congestive heart failure and pneumonia.  He was born July 21, 1956, to Edwin L. Glaspie, Sr. and Bernice Imogene (Waggoner) Glaspie.

Survivors include his wife Karen, children Edwin L. Glaspie III (Tiffany), Tricia Glaspie, and James Glaspie (Allison); siblings Albert Glaspie (Debbie), Elizabeth Gabbard...

Tammy Jo Carrell-Rush

Tammy Jo Carrell-Rush

Aug 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Jo Carrell-Rush, who peacefully left us at her home on August 1, 2024.

Tammy was born on December 5, 1964, in Linton, Indiana, to Earlene Sue Carrell and Eddie Howard Griffith.

She was a graduate of Worthington-Jefferson High School, class of...

Howard Allan Smith, Jr.

Howard Allan Smith, Jr.

Jul 31, 2024

Howard Allan Smith, Jr., 61, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at home surrounded by family, after his four-year courageous battle with Melanoma.  He was born November 11, 1962, in Terre Haute to Howard A. Smith, Sr. and Sharon Faye Owen Smith. Howard was a 1981 graduate of Terre Haute South and earned an...

Darla Faye Leek

Darla Faye Leek

Jul 31, 2024

Darla Faye Leek, 65 of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born March 21, 1959, in Muncie, Indiana to George Littrell and Nancy King Jones.  Darla was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North.  She enjoyed puzzles and computer games.  The simple things in life like...