obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Dale Ray Iles-Fugate, 57, passed away on April 18, 2023. He was born on June 13, 1965 in Tennessee.

He is survived by Spouse Rose A. Iles Fugate, Sons Bradley Joshua Copper (Fugate), Dale Ray Cooper ( Fugate), Adam Fredrick Cooper (Fugate), Step Daughter Leah C. Cooper, Step Son Terry G. Cooper, and six grandchildren....

Apr 17, 2023

Teresa Louise Joy (Butler/Clarke) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 27 1963 to Charlene and Thomas Butler. She is preceded in death by her parents and late husband Stanley Joy. Teresa is survived by her sister Carolyn Gladbach (David), nephew Nicholas Gladbach,  sons William Joy (Tish) and Levi Joy;  daughter Page Joy (Dustin), six grandkids,...

Apr 13, 2023

Heather L. Lorey, 48, passed away on April 13, 2023.  She was born on December 16, 1974 to Tom Lorey and Lani Lorey.  She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents Nina and Byron Lorey and Rosemary and Jerry O'Brien.  Heather is survived by her mother; husband William Brewer; sons William Brewer Jr., Ian Lorey, Kaiden...

Apr 13, 2023

David Lee Owens, 77, of Reelsville, In. passed away Thursday the 13th of April. Born April 13th, 1946 to Crede Owens  On April 15,1967 he married Linda Owens(72) And had one son, Daniel.

David took much joy in spending his quiet afternoons with a beer in hand on his farm surrounded by the country he'd...

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...