obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

Billy Joe Hickenbotham, also known as "Turbo" or "Johnny Cash", 66, died January 29, 2023 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care from an extended lung illness. He was born September 21, 1956, to Richard Lee and Carol Virginia (Kirkman) Hickenbotham.

Billy graduated from South Vigo High School class of 1974. Following graduation, Billy...

Jan 28, 2023

Ken B. Cordell,68, passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born on July 6, 1954, to William G. Cordell and Freda K. Sparks Cordell.  Ken was preceded in death by both parents; sister-in-law Lora Chatham, as well as his father-in-law Dale Draper and brother-in-law Tom Dalton.  He is survived by his loving wife Christine Cordell; son...

Jan 26, 2023

Darla M. Surber, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 26, 2023, in her residence. She was retired from Woodburn Printing. Darla was born January 10, 1941, in Terre Haute to James and Gertrude (Halderman) Denny. She is survived by her son, Gene Dooley; daughter in law, Shala Ingle; sisters, Denise Swinefurth, Denna Baker, and Arlouine;...

Jan 24, 2023

George Skipo III, 61, of Terre Haute passed away on January 24, 2023.  He was born May 16, 1961 in Terre Haute to George Skipo, Jr. and Shelby Davenport Skipo.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Samaritan Funeral Home, located at 2425 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00...

Jan 22, 2023

Barbara "Bobbi" Pitts, 92, passed away on January 22, 2023 peacefully at home.  She was born on July 27, 1930 to Homer Huddleston and Lola Brock Webber.  She was preceded in death by both parents; husband Charles R. Pitts and son Charles Pitts Jr.  Bobbi is survived by husband Gary L. Grubb; children Al Capuano (Terry), Lola...

Jan 19, 2023

Tara Marie Perillo was born June 25, 1978, in Mattoon, Illinois to Lawrence "Larry" E. Schultz and Terri S. (Schultz) Hock.

So many things could be said about our dear "Belle". She was a daughter, sister, friend, but no two titles were more important to her than wife and mother.  She and Jon have known...

Jan 16, 2023

Richard "Richie" A. Hammond Jr. 34, of Brazil, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at home.  He was an outdoors man and avid sports fan that loved his beautiful children.  His whole world was his two children.  Richie is preceded in death by his father Richard A. Hammond Sr in 2014, his mother Bobbie Jo Hammond in...

Jan 15, 2023

Ami Jean Watson, 51, of Pimento, IN received her heavenly reward, January 15, 2023, after a battle with cancer. She was born on June 26,  1971 to Kenneth and Ruth Fell. She was the youngest daughter of 9 children plus a bonus sister, Tammy (Brad) Polston. She is survived by her daughters Ashley (Collin)Engle, Lyndsey Fell and...

Jan 15, 2023

James E. Anderson Sr., 67, passed away January 15, 2023.  He was born on June 9, 1955 in Sullivan, IN to Arley Anderson and Sharon Gilmore.  He is survived by his wife Mary Anderson. Children; Samuel Crowther and Brandy Crowther, Amanda French, Shana Whitecotton and Jason Whitecotton, James Anderson and Shana McCarter, Nathan Anderson and Crystal Anderson,...

Jan 12, 2023

Jack Eugene Lowe, 69, of Pimento passed away Thursday January 12, 2023, in Union Hospital. He was born December 17, 1953, in Brazil, Indiana to Paul Eugene and Patsy B. (Thompson) Lowe. Jack is survived by his sisters, Cathy Dayhuff (Jay) and Debby Laswell (Steve); brother, John Harlan (Lisa); life-long friends, John Wray and Mike Fagg, who...

Jan 10, 2023

Donald Eugene Fields

Passed away on January 10, 2023, at Asbury Towers in Greencastle, Indiana. He was 90 years old. Born on April 4, 1932, in Bedford Indiana. He was the son of Harry Otis Fields and Mary Martha (Dye) Fields. He graduated High School in 1949 and in 1950 he married Patricia Sue (Farmer)...

Jan 8, 2023

Angela M. Daniels, 56, passed away in her home on Sunday, January 8th, 2023 with her family, friends, and dogs by her side. Born December 22, 1966, in Crawfordsville, IN. She was preceded in death by Wilbur Douglas, "Pop". She was the daughter of Hilajean Douglas and Ben Daniels. She loved her family, and friends, along with...

Jan 7, 2023

Timothy John Mason, 66, of Poland, Indiana passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023.  He was born November 4, 1956 in Vigo County to Paul Mason and Hilda Mason Lessard.  Tim was an avid fisherman and gardener.  He was the best mushroom hunter.  Tim loved country music, especially George Jones.  He worked for the last 13 years...

Jan 7, 2023

Richard Stout, 74, passed away at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center on January 7, 2023. Richard was born April 16, 1948, to Joseph Stout and Fern Snearley.

Jan 6, 2023

Janice K. Phillips, 71, of West Terre Haute passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.  She was born September 2, 1951 in Bamberg, Gemany to Emmett and Herta Spencer.  Janice lived an amazing life.  She was a truck driver for several years, was a skilled mechanic, and was the first woman to sail on the Exxon Valdez. ...

Jan 3, 2023

Landis "Big Homey" Fairrow was born to Stella and William Fairrow Sr. in 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Landis took his last breath on January 3, 2023, at the age of 70.

Landis was a 1972 graduate of Terre Haute South High School. Later in life he attended Ivy Tech Community College and earned his...

Dec 30, 2022

Dominique Ray Beachem, 27, born in Indianapolis, passed away Friday, December 30th 2022. Dominique's passion was the outdoors. He loved fishing, rain or shine. He was a 21st Century Scholar, and graduated six months early due to his G.P.A.  Dominique was employed at Finzel Irrigation and enjoyed every moment of it, since it was all outside work. Most of...

Dec 21, 2022

Randy Wayne Thacker, 66, of Carlisle, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home with his family and friends by his side on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

He was born on October 18, 1956, in Louisiana to Wayne and Fern Thacker. Randy was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Randy graduated from...

Dec 20, 2022

Vanimee Ann Burgess, 51, of Terre Haute passed away December 20, 2022. She was born November 24, 1971, in Frankfurt, Germany to Brenda Featherston and Terry Haughee. Vanimee was preceded in death by her father Terry Haughee, sister Pepper Renee, and her grandparents. She is survived by her husband Timmy Burgess, son Jaedyn Burgess, mother Brenda Featherston,...

Dec 19, 2022

Marilyn "Susie" Sue Keltz Kernstein, 76, passed away December 19, 2022.  She was born on April 2, 1946 to Elmer Amos and Ida Elizabeth Clover.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bobby Gene Kernstein; brothers Charles Keltz, Frances Keltz; sister Donna Joann Schram and Margie Lavey. Sue is survived by son Jerry Kernstein (Tammy);...