obituaries

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;...

Feb 27, 2023

Barbara Ann Gambill, 85, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.  She was born November 15, 1937, in Harrisburg, Illinois.  Barbara was the daughter of Floyd DeGraff and Elsie Creasey DeGraff. Barbara accepted Christ and was baptized at North Terre Haute Christian Church. She and Don raised their children in Maplewood Christian Church. They...

Feb 27, 2023

James Skirvin, 78, passed away at home on February 27, 2023.  He was born in Beech Grove, IN on March 23, 1944 to Charles S. Skirvin Sr. and Myrtle V. McCarthy Skirvin.  James was preceded in death by both parents; son John Harrison; siblings Joanne Myers and Charles Skirvin Jr. He is survived by his wife of...

Feb 26, 2023

Beverly "Sue" Finchum, 78, passed away February 26, 2023.  She was born September 16, 1944 in Brazil, Indiana to William Coward and Mabelle Hoskins Coward. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Kara; sister Joan Hoffman.  Sue is survived by her husband Dean; son Kyle; three grandchildren Taylor Brown, Grant Brown, and Kyle Finchum.  Sue...

Feb 22, 2023

Gloria A. Cowan of Rockville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 3:30pm. Gloria was born April 18th,1954 in Berea, Ohio to Robert and Patricia Blackie of Ohio. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her younger sister Sharon Cissell of Houston, Texas. and younger brother Brian Blackie of Indianapolis, Indiana. She is...

Feb 19, 2023

Andrew William Fuller, 45, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away Thursday February 16, 2023 in his residence. He was born May 16, 1977 in Robinson, Illinois to William and Debra (Grant) Fuller. Andy is survived by his mother, Debra Fuller of Port Orange, FL; brothers, Edward Fuller of St. Louis and Derek Fuller (Sara) of Robinson, Illinois; daughter,...

Feb 15, 2023

Ruth Ann Guy, 83, of Terre Haute and formerly of Brazil, passed away Wednesday February 15, 2023 in Springhill Village. She was born September 6, 1939 in Brazil to William and Myrtle (McKlin) Brown. Ruth is survived by her sons, James Guy (Linda) and Steve Guy (Becky); daughter, Rhonda Sanchez (Jesus); sisters, Katherine Brakensiek and Edith Knight;...

Feb 14, 2023

Vicki L Wellman, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was born August 3, 1948, to Thomas and Adaline (Sovern) Weir. Vicki enjoyed soap operas, game shows and her family. She is survived by her children; Brian Wellman (Angie), Kathy Lawhead (Sandy), Tommy Wellman, and Elizabeth Frey (Drew); and her grandchildren; David Ellinger-Wellman...

Feb 12, 2023

Judith Ann (McKenna) Sparks of Greencastle, IN passed away on Sunday,  February 12, 2023, after a long illness. Born to Dora May McKenna on December 1, 1955. Judy enjoyed crocheting, playing uno, reading, listening to old country music and playing with her dog Lulu. Survivors include Sons Keith (Annie) Heckman, and Kevin (Sara) Heckman. Daughter of her...