obituaries


Wanda Sue Graham

Wanda Sue Graham

Oct 11, 2022

Wanda Sue (Ridgway) Graham, 70, of Greencastle passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.  She was born March 9, 1952 in Greencastle to Walter William Ridgway and Feba Jane Petry Ridgway.  Wanda graduated from South Putnam High School in 1970, the first graduating class of the new school.  She worked for various local companies...

Terry Lynn Thompson

Terry Lynn Thompson

Oct 10, 2022

Terry Lynn Thompson, 66, of Poland, IN passed away October 10, 2022.  He was born in Mishawaka, IN on May 25, 1956 to George H. Thompson and Shella Jo Belcher Thompson.  Terry was preceded in death by his father; brother George C. Thompson; nephew Joshua Thompson and Niece Kaylee Gilliland.  He is survived by his wife Jennifer...

Zina Lynn Batson

Zina Lynn Batson

Oct 3, 2022

Zina Lynn Batson was born on November 3, 1963 in Terre Haute, IN.  She was called home from this Earthly life where she will be laughing and dancing in the purple rain at the age of 58.  She was born to her parents, Gwendolyn G. Stewart and Jesse M. Batson.  Zina was preceded in death by her...

Gerald "Gerry" E. King

Gerald "Gerry" E. King

Oct 2, 2022

On October 2, 2022, Gerald "Gerry" King, 75, of Robinson, IL went home to be with his Heavenly Father.  Born January 14, 1947, he was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Margaret King, and brother Larry King.  On September 9, 1967 he married Twylah Ruddell who survives as well their three children Geoffrey (Mollie), Sara...

Donald Ray Wycoff Iii

Donald Ray Wycoff Iii

Sep 30, 2022

Donald Ray Wycoff III, 32, of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022.

He was born in Terre Haute on April 25, 1990, to Tonya Lawrence and Donald Wycoff Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Wycoff, his three daughters Addyson Noelle, Arya Reign, and Alayna Kathryn Rae, his mother Tonya Lawrence,...

Milton Ray Reffett

Milton Ray Reffett

Sep 30, 2022

Miton Ray Reffett, 71, passed away on September 30, 2022.  He was born on March 2, 1951 to D. Clude Reffett and Dorothy I. Ruddell Reffett.  Milton was preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his son Michael Reffett; sisters Judy Pierce, Donna Harpod (Ansil), and Toni Bullock; grandchildren Mason, Kylee, Kyle, Kat, Haven,...

Sheryl Mae (Haverkamp) Woolley

Sheryl Mae (Haverkamp) Woolley

Sep 30, 2022

Sheryl M. Woolley, 65, passed away on September 30, 2022. She was born on September 6, 1957, to George H. Haverkamp and Marietta M. (Moses)  Haverkamp. Sheryl was proceeded in death by both of her parents. She is survived by her husband Martin Woolley; son George Hillenburg (Jaclyn); brothers Jim Haverkamp and Patrick Haverkamp; sister Anna Hensley;...

Michael Edward Compton

Michael Edward Compton

Sep 29, 2022

Michael Edward Compton, 64, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday September 29, 2022 in Union Hospital. He was born August 13, 1958 in Terre Haute to John A. and Barbara Jean (Davis) Compton-Jackson. Michael is survived by his wife, Janet (Tickner) Compton; son, Nicholas David Compton (Lea); step-son, Dwan Ellington, Jr.; step-daughters, Amber Ellington and Rhema Long;...

Johnny Lee Lattin

Johnny Lee Lattin

Sep 28, 2022

Johnny Lee Lattin, 65, passed away on September 28, 2022.  He was born on September 26, 1957 to John G. Lattin and Thelma J. Lattin Kennedy.  Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; significant other Pam Gaskill, as well as his dog Pooch.  He is survived by his children Shawn Magill (Kelley), Marni Lattin Newton (Lee),...

George Gardner

George Gardner

Sep 27, 2022

George Gardner, 90, formerly of Vincennes and longtime business owner passed away at 4:00 pm on September 27 2022 at his residence in Terre Haute, IN. George was born on March 17, 1932 in Vincennes and is the son of Dexter Carl and Hellen (Tracey) Gardner. George married Virginia "Jenny" Johnson and she preceded him in death...

Billy Lee Mckeehan, Sr.

Billy Lee Mckeehan, Sr.

Sep 26, 2022

Bill McKeehan, 85, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 26, 2022. His passing followed a short, but aggressive lung cancer illness. Bill was born at home in Corbin, Kentucky, to Benjamin Stanford McKeehan and China Ethel Rhodes, on February 26,1937. As the result of a blended family, Bill had five...

Carolyn J. Horner

Carolyn J. Horner

Sep 25, 2022

Carolyn J. Horner, 67, passed away on September 25, 2022.  She was born on April 17, 1955 to William Brown and Beverly Buroughs Brown.  Carolyn was preceded in death by both her parents as well as her siblings Robert Brown and Judy Brown Ellis.  She is survived by her husband Forrest Horner; sister Mary Lubbenhusen (Patrick); brothers Gary Brown...

Ronald L Hensley Jr

Ronald L Hensley Jr

Sep 24, 2022

Ronald Lowell Hensley Jr. 47 of Terre Haute, IN. Passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 24th, 2022 in his home. "Ronnie" was born May 16th, 1975 in Sullivan, IN. to the late Ronald Hensley Sr., and Sharon (Badger) Hensley. He is preceeded in death by several family, and friends.

Ronald is survived by his mother, and...

Roy Lee Snyder

Roy Lee Snyder

Sep 21, 2022

Roy Lee Snyder,61, passed away September 21, 2022.  He was born on March 10, 1961, to James Wallace Snyder and Luella Grace Wolfe Snyder.  Roy was preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his wife Pauline Snyder; sons Tom Snyder and Ron Snyder (Haley); brother Steve Snyder (Lynn); sisters Alice Freppon (Larry) and Judy...

Dorothy Lois Smith

Dorothy Lois Smith

Sep 18, 2022

Dorothy Lois Smith, 95, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born March 23, 1927 in Fontanet, Indiana to Willie Thomas and Cora Nevins Thomas.  Dorothy was an active member of the Centenary United Methodist Church for many years.  She was involved in the church choir and the Purdue Extension Choral Group. ...

Brenda (Rogers) Akers

Brenda (Rogers) Akers

Sep 17, 2022

Brenda Akers, 78, passed away on September 17, 2022.  She was born on June 3, 1944 to Alvey and Eunice Rogers.  Brenda was preceded in death by both parents; husband Manuel Akers Sr.; her sister as well as one grandson.  She is survived by her children Manuel Akers Jr., Franklin Eugene Akers, and Eunice Mae Bryan; 6...

Kathy J. Losey

Kathy J. Losey

Sep 17, 2022

Kathy J. Losey, 67 of Brazil, passed away September 17, 2022, at 10:13 am at Union Hospital surrounded by her family due to complications of heart failure. Kathy was born on October 4, 1955, in Ontario, California to Fred and Jean Lash.  She graduated High school at Ontario High.  Kathy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jimmy Tyrone "Tony" Stewart

Jimmy Tyrone "Tony" Stewart

Sep 16, 2022

Jimmy Tyrone "Tony" Stewart, of Charleston, Illinois, peacefully "slipped the surly bonds of Earth" on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, after an 18-month battle with esophageal cancer. He died peacefully at home with family members by his side.

At Mr. Stewart's request, there will be no services.

He was born May 28, 1946, in...

Joseph L Edwards

Joseph L Edwards

Sep 16, 2022

Joseph L Edwards, 43, of Farmersburg, IN passed away on September 16, 2022. Joe was born February 15, 1979 in Sullivan, IN to Marion and Debra Edwards. He worked as a traveling lineman. Joe enjoyed being out in nature, fishing, and being with family and friends.

Joe is preceded in death by his father Marion,...

Donald R. Hines

Donald R. Hines

Sep 13, 2022

Donald Ray Hines, age 69, passed away Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born April 11th, 1953 in Linton, Indiana to the late Alfred "Abe" and Esther Hines.

Don grew up in Worthington, Indiana. He enjoyed racing go-karts with his dad and water skiing, boating, and fishing with his family....