obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Sharon Louise Nieft, 82, passed away on April 8, 2023 at 1:15 PM.  Sharon was born September 11, 1940 to Clarine Reely Shephard and Chet Shepard in Terre Haute, IN.  She is survived by her husband Harold Edward Nieft Jr.; daughters Pattie Sykes (Brent), Debra Turner (Dan), and Cathy Walker.  She is also 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren,...

Apr 6, 2023

DeAndré Vanshé Taylor, 33, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023.  He was born November 11, 1989, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. DeAndré accepted Christ at an early age.  He loved family, crawfish boils, collecting guns, RC cars, four wheelers, fishing and hanging with family and friends. DeAndré was an avid Alabama football fan.

DeAndré...

Apr 5, 2023

Anna Marie Smith (Craig), 66, of Sullivan, IN passed away April 5, 2023 in her daughter's home.  She lost her fight with cancer. She was born in Terre Haute on May 25, 1956 to Floyd and Ruth Craig.  Anna is survived by her husband Steve Smith of Sullivan; daughter Autumn Norris (Mike) of Terre Haute; son Chuck...

Apr 5, 2023

Jeremy Coppell, 42, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 5, 2023.  He was born on December 22, 1980 to Tim Coppell and Teri Pierce Coppell.  Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandparents Bartlett Coppell (Imogene) as well as Howard Pierce and Norma Loudermilk.  He is survived by his loving wife Jamie Coppell; son...

Apr 5, 2023

Alberta "Bertie" M. Clark, 75, passed away on April 5, 2023.  She was born on March 19, 1948 and raised by her parents Wendell Clark and Teressa Hermann Clark.  Alberta was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her son Jon E. Seeling; daughters Julie A. Seeling and Jacqueline M. Fowler (Joseph); sister Emma...

Apr 4, 2023

Justin Thomas Kalbfleisch, 38, of Ellettsville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Justin was born December 4, 1984 in Belleville, Illinois to David Kalbfleisch and Tina Cornwell.

Justin attended Owen Valley High School in Spencer Indiana. He enjoyed all things food; cooking, grilling, and particularly eating. He especially loved spicy foods and was...

Apr 3, 2023

Angie Renee Norton Smith, 55, passed away at Regional Hospital on April 3, 2023, in Terre Haute with her loving family surrounding her.  Angie was born July 4, 1967, to Charles Norton and Shirley Stearley Norton.  She graduated from Sullivan High School with the class of 1985 and worked for Raybestos for over 20 years.  She was...

Apr 1, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mary Esther Grayless, 64, of Terre Haute, who entered eternal rest on April 1, 2023.

Mary Grayless was born August 27, 1958, at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Orville and Anna Louise (Head) Grayless.

She was one in a million; chosen by...

Mar 27, 2023

Melinda (Mindy) Murray Kurtz, age 68, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends, in Coal City, IN on March 27, 2023. Born on February 1, 1955, in Chattanooga, TN. She was the second child of Althea Leona Jones and John Thomas Murray. A devoted mother, she is survived by her two sons, Shawn...

Mar 26, 2023

Ellen Denise Phegley, age 56 passed away unexpectedly in her home in Sullivan, IN on March 26th, 2023.Ellen was born February 21, 1967 in Bloomington and grew up in Odon, Indiana. She loved her children, grandchildren and family more than anything.  She loved being around friends and family and knew how to have a good time! Anyone...

Mar 20, 2023

Floyde Hamblin, 59, passed away on March 20, 2023.  He was born on February 20, 1964.  He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Higgins; brother Mike Hamblin; sister Kathy Davies.  Floyde is survived by his fiancée Renea Livingston; step-daughter Emily Pritcher (Zac); step-son Joey Light Jr. "Little Man"; brother-in-law Ronnie Livingston (Terri).  Floyde enjoyed playing...

Mar 15, 2023

Richard Hoover, 82, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 29, 1940, to Charles V. Hoover and Helen Johnson Hoover. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane Hoover and his granddaughter Candiss.

He is survived by his...

Mar 14, 2023

Anita Rose (Poppe) Britton, 67, passed away on March 14, 2023.  She was born on July 25, 1955 to Fredrick Lee Williams Poppe and Lois Anita Rilenege.  Anita was born in Fort Knox, KY, but grew up in West Terre Haute, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin Britton Jr.; siblings Fredrick Eugene...

Mar 14, 2023

Stanley Craig Buchanan (April 1, 1950 – March 14, 2023)

In his daughter's words, Stan Buchanan was "deeply serious and deeply silly man"—with a wry wit and a deep love of academia, family, cats, history, and physical fitness. He was also a quietly persistent man who faced multiple barriers in his life and pushed through...

Mar 12, 2023

Kyla Sue Johnson (Lark),54, passed at her Sullivan, IN home on March 12, 2023.  She was born May 17, 1968.  She was preceded in death by her parents Larry W. Lark Sr. and Sharon L. Griffith (Shelton); brother Larry W. Lark II; sister Kimberley K. Lark.  Kyla is survived by her life partner Robert "Bobby" Griffith; 2...

Mar 11, 2023

Darryl Audwin Burris was born on April 6, 1964 and died on March 11, 2023 at 58 years old. He was born in Terre Haute and met the love of his life Michelle (Mickie) when living in Bradenton Florida. He lived in Indiana most of his life, had three beautiful children, and is a proud grandfather of...

Mar 10, 2023

Daniel Price, 73, peacefully passed away at home with his dog Domino by his side on March 10, 2023.  He was born on January 17, 1950 to Carroll Laverne Price and Phyliss Earline Noel Price.  Daniel was preceded in death by his parents; brother Larry Price, as well as his sister Lela Rose Price.  He is survived...

Mar 9, 2023

Barbara E. Holston, 81, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Terre Haute. She was born February 23, 1942 in Darfork, Kentucky to Reverend James Curtis and Reverend Laura (Hicks) Lykins. Barbara graduated from Butler University with a degree in English and was a licensed cosmetologist for Merle Norman.

Barbara is survived...

Mar 7, 2023

David M. Kalber, 77, passed away March 7, 2023.  He was born March 25, 1945 in St. Joseph County, IN. He is survived by his wife Teresa Erwin Kalber and family.

Feb 27, 2023

William Cloyce Walls III, 71, passed away February 27, 2023.  He was Born in Indianapolis, IN to William Cloyce Walls II and Jean Ann Jacobs March 30, 1951.  He was preceded in death by both parents; brother Jeffrey Jacobs, and sister Rebecca Sue Walls.   He is survived by his wife Denise Walls; daughters Lorrie Burton, Angelina Murray;...