obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

Born to: George A. and Beverly J. Reynolds

Mark Reynolds, aged 59 years, passed away at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3rd, 2022. Survived by his siblings, older brother Steve, his younger sister,

Kathy Prickett, and George R. who preceded Mark in death. He is also survived by his life...

Apr 1, 2022

William Graves Jr passed away April 1, 2022, peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Terre Haute, IN to William and Shirley Graves.

Billy loved to be outdoors; loved nature, fishing, riding his bike, and playing his guitar.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters; Sharon and Marie....

Apr 1, 2022

Oscar Pitman, 92, of Roachdale passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.  He was born December 6, 1929 in Eubank, Kentucky to George and Flora Pitman.  Oscar served his country in both the United State Army and the Airforce, retiring from service in 1971.  Shortly after he met and married the love of his life, Patricia, who...

Mar 29, 2022

James Alan Wilson, 56, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.  He was born in Sullivan on November 2, 1965 to Chester and Carolyn Wilson.  James was a student of Terre Haute South, Class of 1983.  He enjoyed fishing and baseball.  He was a member of the Howesville Church of God of Prophecy.  Most of all...

Mar 29, 2022

Janice Marie Anvoots Doane, 83, of Elmira, NY passed away Tuesday, March 29,2022 at her son's home in Greencastle, IN surrounded by loved ones.  She was born August 7, 1938 in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late William and Thelma Landis.

Janice served her country in the United States Airforce.  She was a great...

Mar 28, 2022

Randy Joe Akers, 53, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born September 30, 1968 in Crawfordsville to Jessie Jewel Williamson and Laura Belle Diem and was later adopted by Paul and Anna Akers.  Randy loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  He was...

Mar 28, 2022

Jason Robert Binkley, age 39, of Taylorsville, KY passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2022. Jason was born on February 2, 1983 in Louisville, KY to William "Billy" Binkley and Karen (Kurtz) Kays. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Binkley; three beautiful daughters, Rylee, Addison and Lylah; siblings, Chris Binkley (Gina), Brooke Binkley, Kim Kays, Brandon...

Mar 27, 2022

Mary went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2022 in Nashville, TN after a brief illness. She grew up in Brazil, IN where she returned to serve as an assistant/licensed pastor at Jackson Street Wesleyan Church.

She completed her ministry training through the Wesleyan Flame program.  Prior to her ministry work she served...

Mar 24, 2022

Shawna Rose Boyd, 42, of Clinton passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022.  She was born in Terre Haute to the late John C. Boyd and Rhonda S. Boyd.

She was a beloved mother.  The best woman you could ever meet, truly one of a kind and she will never be forgotten.  Shawna loved motorcycles,...

Mar 22, 2022

Michael W. "Butchie" Acuff, 56, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022 in Union Hospital. He worked as a machine operator at Alcan. Butchie was born December 17, 1965 in Terre Haute to Marvin E. Acuff, Sr. and Rose M. (Gordon) Acuff. He is survived by his daughters, Nastassja Daniel, Arica Thomas, and Bree'Lynn Acuff;...

Mar 20, 2022

Fred J. Pfettscher, 64, of Poland passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born September 2, 1957 in Evansville to Robert Edward Pfettscher and Vivian Thelma Bresslar Pfettscher.  Fred was a Union plumber with Local 440 for many years.  He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, and building model cars. ...

Mar 18, 2022

Loretta Ann McClellan, 89, of Brazil passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 18, 2022, with her son Gary McClellan by her side.

Loretta was born at home in Harmony, IN to Ted and Wilma (Snell) Walker on August 13, 1932

Loretta graduated from Brazil High School Class of 1950. She went...

Mar 16, 2022

Paul Allen Rukes, 41, passed away on March 16, 2022. He was born on May 28, 1980 to Paul H. Rukes and Margaret Barnes. He was preceded in death by his father; brother Glen A. Rukes and his aunt Angie Fleschner. Paul is survived by his mother and his second father Michael Barnes; daughter Calie M. Rukes;...

Mar 14, 2022

Frances Jeanne Owens, 89 , of Farmersburg, IN peacefully passed away on Mar 14, 2022 at her home.  Jeanne was born October 15, 1932 in Robinson, IL to Charles and Veva Howerton.  Jean married Shelby Anglee "Andy" Owens on December 10, 1950, he preceded her in death on November 1, 2004.

Jeanne spent the majority...

Mar 12, 2022

Holly Kay Krauth, 49, passed away in her home on March 12, 2022. She was born on March 25, 1972, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Richard and Naomi Price. Holly has been with the love of her life and soulmate, Jerry Krauth, for over 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting, crafts, and many more creative activities....

Mar 12, 2022

Scott A. Nightingale, 42, of Rockville passed away Saturday March 12, 2022 in his residence. He was born June 27, 1979 in Terre Haute to Roger and Rhonda (Doan) Nightingale. Scott is survived by a daughter, River Nightingale; son, Clarence Nightingale; father, Roger Nightingale; sisters, Vicky Carlson, Tawnya Scott, and Brittnee Allee; maternal grandmother, Wanita Doan; step-father,...

Mar 10, 2022

William "Bill" E. Osborn Sr., 51, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at University Hospital. He was born August 24, 1970, in Terre Haute, IN to John Osborn Jr. and Carolynn Hoover.

Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was always working on Mopar cars or other projects...

Mar 10, 2022

Orangie Smith III, 71, passed away March 10, 2022.  He was born on February 5, 1951 to Orangie Smith II and Eva Mae Hutchinson Smith.  Orangie was preceded in death by his wife Elaine Smith as well as both parents and his brother Clarence Smith.  He is survived by his siblings Allean Smith Porter, Deborah Smith-Banks (Ronald...

Mar 9, 2022

Wilma Marlene Lewis of Rockville, passed away at home on March 9th, 2022. Marlene was born on May 15th, 1936, to Earl and Mary Bemis, in Greencastle, and was greeted at home by several brothers and sisters. In 1958, she married the love of her life, Ralph (Moe) Lewis and they remained married until his...

Mar 4, 2022

Marlin Keith Crouse, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Friday March 4, 2022 in his residence. He retired after 56 years with Goodwill Industries. He was born October 13, 1945 in Effingham, Illinois to Eli Harold and Ruby (Lake) Crouse. Marlin is survived by his friend and caregiver, Minnie Walker; caregiver, Jimmy Douglas and sister, Lynne Leach....