obituaries

Feb 9, 2024

Marilyn Jean Homrig Bell, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024.  She was born January 9, 1947, in Lafayette, Indiana to Paul Homrig and Hope Griffin Homrig.  Marilyn was a special needs teacher at Woodrow Wilson for over 30 years.  She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and going to see local bands.  Marilyn was a...

Feb 8, 2024

Helen Elizabeth (Gillin) Rea, 71, who was affectionately known by her family as Betts or Bettsie, passed away on February 8, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1953 in Terre Haute to Robert "Bob" Gillin and Barbara (Newhart) Gilllin. Helen attended Gerstmeyer High School, and she enjoyed her family, crafting, and all her pets.

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Feb 7, 2024

Errol L. Cesinger, 76, of Riley passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  He was born November 20, 1947, in Terre Haute to Gerald "Tub" and Betty (Bemen) Cesinger. Errol proudly served his county in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-1969.  He enjoyed Nascar Racing, going to the American Legion baseball games, Clay...

Feb 7, 2024

Mary Jean (Stamatien) Sparks passed away on February 7, 2024, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice from a nine-year battle with cancer. She was born May 8, 1959, to Aristotle and Frances (Lynch) Stamatien. She attended West Haven High School and Yale University. She was a dedicated healthcare worker most of her working career.

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Feb 5, 2024

June Snyder, 78, passed away February 5, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1945, in New Castle, IN to William and Dolly Estep. She loved being a Grandma and Aunt June.

She is survived by her son Mark McMasters, daughter Lisa McMasters, brother William Estep (Marge), sisters Gloria Snodgrass (Dennis) and Judy Russell, sister-in-law Mary Estep,...

Feb 4, 2024

Roger Dale Fennell, 68, of Terre Haute passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  He was born in Terre Haute to Henry Fennell and Eva McCusky Fennell.  Roger worked for Gartland Foundry for 38 years.  At one time he also worked as a Deputy Sheriff for Vigo County.  He loved hunting, fishing, driving through...

Feb 4, 2024

Jeffery Scott Biddle, 58, passed away on February 4, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1965 in Terre Haute to Otis "Ike" Biddle and Dorothy (Bailey) Biddle. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on old cars. He also liked painting.

He is survived by his...

Feb 3, 2024

Beverlea Lynn Day, 72, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 3, 2024.

Beverlea passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Beverlea was born in Terre Haute to parents Catherine (Kate) and Harold (Buck) Krone and was the youngest of four sisters.

Beverlea is survived by her two sisters, Barbara McKinny and Brenda...

Feb 2, 2024

Kristy Lee Johnson, 52, of Terre Haute passed away on February 2, 2024, at Union Hospital.  She was born August 11, 1971, in Tennessee to James "Jim" and Evonda Capps.

She was loved and survived by son Phillip Batchelor (FL), daughters Elizabeth Oster (IN), Ashley Batchelor (Terre Haute), Armisha Capps (IN); six grandchildren Shaunacie, Bryncyn,...

Feb 2, 2024

Brian Everett Anderson, 63, of Terre Haute passed away on February 2, 2024 at I.U. Methodist Hospital.  He was an employee of Numerical Concepts for over 40 years.  Brian was born October 28, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his father Elmer (Andy) Anderson, mother Neva Thompson Anderson, and his brother...

Feb 1, 2024

Craig Steven Kemp, 64, passed away on February 1, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1959 in Terre Haute to Frederick Kemp and Christina (Warner) Kemp. He married Diana Kemp (McKinney) on June 25, 2005. Craig enjoyed gardening and playing his guitar. His band "Sin City" won the Battle of the Bands at the Banks of...

Jan 31, 2024

Nancy Jeanne Courtney (McGuire) passed away at the age of 92 on January 31, 2024 at Hutsonwood in Brazil, Indiana. Born July 31, 1931 in Liberal, Kansas to Donald McGuire and Jeanne Montaldo. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ralph Courtney.

Nancy is survived by two daughters, Karen Courtney of Terre...

Jan 30, 2024

Steven Ray Harvey, 58, passed away on January 30, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York to Kenneth Harvey and Ariel (Benton) Harvey. He loved to write and sing music, and he also was a poet and had a few published books. Outside of that, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

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Jan 30, 2024

Raymond "Kent" Kentwood Frederick, 85, passed away on January 30, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 12, 1938 in Terre Haute to Raymond Frederick and Evelyn (Champer) Frederick. He worked as a printer for MAB Paints for 42 years. Kent married Beth (Hitt) Frederick in 1967. He also enjoyed hunting and collecting Lionel...

Jan 28, 2024

Erin Lockman, age 55 of Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly January 28, 2024.

Erin was born April 3, 1968, in Omaha, NE to Mary Chaney and Rodney Ross, and spent many of her early years there before coming to Terre Haute. Surviving Erin are her mother Mary Chaney and stepfather Reece Chaney, a daughter Tyler...

Jan 27, 2024

Willliam "Bill" Arthur Craig Jr., 67, passed away January 27, 2024. He was born on October 27, 1956 in Scarborough, Ontario to William A. Craig Sr. and Betty (Dixon) Craig. Bill married Lisa (Purdue) Craig on April 4, 1997. Since Bill was 9, he worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, camping, and traveling and telling stories from all...

Jan 26, 2024

Edmond Glen Stines Jr., 75, passed away on January 26, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1948 in Monroe County to Edmund G. Stines and Wilma P. (Bock) Sisson. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran in the 101st Airborne for the U.S. Army serving as a helicopter gunman and crew chief. He resided in Owen County...

Jan 25, 2024

James Earl Hinton, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born on October 28, 1942 to Orville Hinton and Florence (Chambers) Winkler. He worked as a truck driver for many years. James married Christene (Bault) Hinton on May 25, 1963.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, sons James...

Jan 24, 2024

Darlene Rebecca "Becca" Hart-Davis, 57, passed away on January 24, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1966 in Dundee, MI to Rodney Hart and Althea (Lashbrook) Wisler. Becca married Robert Davis on July 19, 2003.

She loved her job working as a 911 Dispatcher. She loved creative writing and drawing. Becca and Robert were...

Jan 21, 2024

David Edward Goshen, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born July 6, 1958 in Terre Haute, IN to Howard Goshen and Claudine Goshen. He was a 1976 graduate of West Vigo High School. He also served in the Air National Guard from 1977 to 2013 which he then retired.

David leaves...