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Lynne Elaine Higham

Lynne Elaine Higham

Jun 16, 2024

Lynne Elaine Higham, 69, passed away on June 16, 2024. Lynne was born on October 10, 1954, in Clinton, IN to parents Francis and Lena Elizabeth (Goodman) Tate. Lynne is survived by her husband Darrell Higham and her 2 sons, Jeremy Carter and Darrell Higham (JR) Junior. She is also survived by 5 siblings, Jack Tate, Donald...

Samuel Gary Hoar

Samuel Gary Hoar

Jun 15, 2024

Samuel Gary Hoar, 73, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024.  He was born November 1, 1950, in Bath, Illinois to Jack Hoar and Gwendolyn King Hoar.  Sam was a 1968 graduate of Garfield High School.  He worked as an electrician for many years and retired from his business, Machine Tool Service, Inc.  Sam...

Anita Adams

Anita Adams

Jun 14, 2024

Anita Diane (Ralston) Adams, 64, of Terre Haute, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born February 15, 1960 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Merle K. Ralston and Fern Levon (Mitchell) Ralston. Anita married Wesley Adams in 1985, who preceded her in death. Anita earned her associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees...

Bradley J. Burrows

Bradley J. Burrows

Jun 14, 2024

Bradley J. Burrows, 45, of Brazil passed away Friday June 14, 2024 in his residence. He was a mail carrier for the USPS. Brad was born February 9, 1979 in Indianapolis to Clifford Burrows and Rosena "Dee" (Wesley Fisher. He is survived by his mother Dee Fisher; daughters, Tabitha Traver, Kieleigh Burrows, and Mailee Burrows; son, Hayden...

Bradley Clayton Boyd

Bradley Clayton Boyd

Jun 14, 2024

Bradley Clayton Boyd, 45, of Clinton passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024.  He was born August 5, 1978, to John Boyd and Rhonda "Sue" Sronce Boyd.  Brad enjoyed camping, fishing, grilling out, and being outdoors.  He had a great sense of humor and those that knew him say he should have been a comedian.  Brad was...

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Yatsko

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Yatsko

Jun 11, 2024

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Yatsko, 84, of Rockville went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 11, 2024.  He was born March 24, 1940, in Terre Haute to Michael J. Yatsko and Helen Roberts Yatsko. Mike was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School where he played basketball.  He was a member of the St. Joseph...

James Willford Mayle, Ii

James Willford Mayle, Ii

Jun 9, 2024

James Willford Mayle, II, died on June 9, 2024, with his family surrounding him.  He was born on December 23, 1948, to Harry and Genevieve (Tucker) Mayle of Harmony. Jim had been in the care of Hospice for several weeks.

Jim graduated from Van Buren High School in 1966.  He attended Indiana State University and...

Steven Wayne Karanovich

Steven Wayne Karanovich

Jun 9, 2024

Steven W.  Karanovich, 75, of Clinton, IN passed away June 9, 2024, in Terre Haute, IN. He was born May 31, 1949, in Clinton, IN to Wayne and Martha (Pesavento) Karanovich. Steven retired from AET, after working there for many years. He was a graduate of ISU. Steven married Judy D. Shattuck in 1976.

Survivors...

Kristi Lynn Sartain

Kristi Lynn Sartain

Jun 7, 2024

Kristi Lynn Sartain, 37, of Linton passed away suddenly Friday June 7, 2024. She was born April 20, 1987 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Kristi is survived by her mother, Lynn A. (Sartain) Long (Robert); son, Michael B. Poncar; sisters, Melissa Long and Ashley Sartain; brother, Andrew Sartain, and many cousins. Kristi liked listening to music and she...

Para Lee Stevens

Para Lee Stevens

Jun 5, 2024

God called Para Lee Stevens of Terre Haute, Indiana home on Wednesday June 5, 2024

She was born February 3, 1938, in Missouri, to William Luther Jarvis and Viola Lee, Para was the 7th of thirteen children.

Para attended Dunbar Elementary in Hodges Park, IL. and Tamms High School in Tamms IL. After...

Louis Frank Mazely

Louis Frank Mazely

Jun 5, 2024

Louis Frank Mazely, Jr. passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  He was born October 14, 1943, in Clinton, Indiana to Louis & Lucille (Miller) Mazely.

Frank met the love of his life, Melissa "Dink" Montgomery-Tucker in May of 1984.  They just celebrated 40 years together.  Frank retired in...

Gary Wheeler

Gary Wheeler

Jun 2, 2024

Gary Wheeler 41 of West Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024 at 7:20 AM. He was born April 7th 1983 to Brian Kipple and Linda Glaziner Gilbert.

He is survived by his wife, Maggie Wheeler his mother Linda (Steve), father Brian, his son Skyler (McKenzie), daughter Kellsie (Luke), stepson TJ (Justean),...

Roberta L Beaumont

Roberta L Beaumont

Jun 2, 2024

Roberta L Beaumont, 77, passed away on June 2, 2024.  She was born on March 10, 1947, to Robert Beaumont and Alice (Kruger) Beaumont.  She is preceded in death by both parents.  Roberta is survived by her good friends Patricia Green and Woodrow Dickerson.  Roberta retired as a nurse at Union Hospital after 33 years.  She enjoyed...

Daniel M. Brooks

Daniel M. Brooks

May 30, 2024

Daniel M. Brooks, 66, of Farmersburg passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.  He was born July 25, 1957, in Council Grove, Kansas to Donald Brooks and Gertie Musgrove Brooks.  Daniel enjoyed mushroom hunting and fishing.  Being outdoors and taking in the beauty of nature was a hobby for him and Tammy.  He was a skilled sailor...

Micki Lynn (Dunn) Gilil

Micki Lynn (Dunn) Gilil

May 30, 2024

Micki Lynn Gilil, 74, of Greenup, Illinois passed away Thursday May 30, 2024 in Heartland Nursing Home. She was born August 3, 1949 in Mattoon, Illinois to Robert Dunn and Virginia (Woodard) Dunn. She is survived by son, Adam Gilil (Melissa); her daughter, Lisa Worman (Allen); daughter-in-law, Ronnie Jones (Bill); grandchildren, Damian Dunn, Aaron Gilil, Hailey Gilil,...

Gary Lee Alkire

Gary Lee Alkire

May 29, 2024

Gary Lee Alkire, aka Mister, 73, of Terre Haute ceased on May 29,2024. He was born to Mary Rose Fagg Alkire and Clarence Arthur Alkire on June 7, 1950, in Terre Haute.

Mister graduated from Garfield High School in 1968, going on to enlist in the US Army soon after. Upon an honorable discharge, two...

Ralph L. Phegley

Ralph L. Phegley

May 27, 2024

Ralph L. Phegley, 63, of Clinton passed away Monday may 27, 2024 at Majestic Care of Terre Haute. He was born November 11, 1960 in Linton, Indiana to Ernest and Mary (Veale) Phegley. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Smith; son, Ralph Leon Phegley, Jr. "Zach Beckman"; nephew, Shane Bunner (Ashley); nieces, Miranda Jones and Marci...

Teryl (Veit) Crockford

Teryl (Veit) Crockford

May 25, 2024

Teryl (Veit) Crockford, wife, mother, grand and great grandmother, aunt, animal lover and race fan. She went home to her lord and savior on May 25, 2024 at the age of 78. Terri is survived by her husband of 61 years, Thomas Crockford. Her daughter Tarina Chickadaunce, 3 grandchildren Edward (Courtney) , Garrett (Mackenzie), and Victoria Chickadaunce(Keenan),...

William "Todd" Stoddard Butterworth

William "Todd" Stoddard Butterworth

May 24, 2024

William "Todd" S. Butterworth, 63, of Brazil passed away on May 24, 2025. Todd was a private but caring person. Family always came first to him. He is survived by his wife (Laura) his children (Adam, Andrea, Allie, Natasha, Kevin, and Samantha) and their families including seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as his five siblings....

Terance "Terry" Eugene Day

Terance "Terry" Eugene Day

May 22, 2024

Terance "Terry" Eugene Day, 69, of Terre Haute, passed away very peacefully on May 22, 2024. Terry was born February 12, 1955 in Morgan County, Indiana. He is survived by his wife Barbara S. Day of 35 years, 3 daughters, 9 grandkids, and 11 great-grandkids.

Terry was a custom home builder in Terre Haute. He...