obituaries

May 16, 2022

Jewell "Higginbotham" Hutson, 70, of Terre Haute passed away at home on Monday, May 16, 2022.  She was born November 28, 1951 to James and Cathryn Higginbotham who preceded her.  Jewell is survived by her husband Tim, sons Nathan Kleege of South Dakota and Sam Kleege of North Carolina; brothers Jimmy Higginbotham of Worthington, Indiana and Dee...

May 15, 2022

Thomas Paul "T.P." Huffman, 97, of Greencastle passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the Waters of Greencastle.  He was born December 27, 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Clifford and Fern Huffman.  T.P. served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.  He was the oldest living Veteran in Putnam County.  T.P. worked for Chrysler...

May 14, 2022

Bradley W. Johnson, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday May 14, 2022 in his residence. He was born August 29, 1958 in Terre Haute to Melvin E. and Irene (Houser) Johnson. Brad is survived by his sister, Darla Snavely; brothers, Daniel Johnson and John Johnson (Terry); nieces and nephews, Shawna, Ryan, Bruce, Johnny, Joyelle, and Meghann...

May 13, 2022

James Michael Austin, 60, of Terre Haute, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2022. Mike was born on September 29, 1961 in Fort Worth, Texas to Bruce Austin of Lubbock Texas, and the late Suzanne Strawn Austin of Wichita Falls, Texas.

Mike was a 1980 graduate of Wichita...

May 12, 2022

Jason Robert Gill, 37, of Paris, Illinois passed away at his residence on May 12, 2022.  He was born October 23, 1984 in Clinton, Indiana to Robert and Melinda Gill.  Jason enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and working out in the garage.  His greatest joy was spending time with his daughter, Josslynn.  He was known to...

May 11, 2022

Coleen Fields Sartor, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Terre Haute Gibson Hospice.  She was born January 13, 1941 in Terre Haute to Elmer and Nora Fields.

She was a housekeeper and waitressed in Terre Haute for many years.  Coleen loved music and dancing.  Many years ago she was at a...

May 11, 2022

Betty J. Blackburn, 94, formerly of rural North Terre Haute, Indiana, died on May 11, 2022.  Betty was born on December 27, 1927 in Johnston City, Illinois, to Grace Sherman Boner and Coyle Boner. She had four siblings, Juanita Nation, Dave Boner, Van Boner, all deceased and Virginia (Jenny) Costa.

On December 23, 1948 Betty...

May 10, 2022

James Edward Miller passed away peacefully at Springhill Nursing home in Terre Haute, Indiana on May 10th 2022. He was born on September 3rd 1938 in Tower Hill, llinois to the late Fred Miller and Mary Emma Ethridge. He married Sharon Sue Bell from Roachdale, Indiana on September 7th 1963 . James was a Navy veteran who...

May 9, 2022

Manuel Douglas Akers, 81, passed away on Monday, May 9 2022 at Majestic Care Deming Park.  He was born on May 19, 1940 to Eugene and Rosa May Akers.  Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sister as well a grandson.  He is survived by his wife Brenda Akers; children Manuel Akers Jr., Franklin...

May 8, 2022

Samuel "Greg" Douglas passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday May the 8th 2022 at 5:46 pm. Greg was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. Greg was born March 14th 1952 in Clay County Indiana to Rolland and Shirley (Chaney) Douglas.

Greg lived a very full life in his...

May 5, 2022

Janice Marie Williams, 87, of Houghton Lake, Michigan and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Thursday May 5, 2022. She was born August 24, 1934 in Terre Haute to Ralph A. and Grace Lucille (Kramer) Petry. Janice is survived by her sons, Rick Humphrey (Cathy) and Rod Humphrey (Cassie); daughter-in-law, Shirley Humphrey and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...

May 3, 2022

Norval Glenn Blankenship died May 3, 2022, surrounded by loved ones peacefully at his home in Terre Haute, Ind. He was born at home in Jasper County, Ind., on Feb. 27, 1926, to Victoria Elizabeth Jane Jones Blankenship and Orval Greeley Blankenship. He was the oldest of seven children, who, along with their children and grandchildren, lovingly...

May 3, 2022

Ms. Natalie E. Hook, most recently of Westminster Village Terre Haute, passed away at the age of 97 after a brief illness on May 3, 2022.

Natalie was born in Derby, Connecticut to James Cahill and Nellie Starchak.  She graduated from High School soon after Pearl Harbor was bombed.  During World War II she served...

May 1, 2022

Linda Roberts, 70, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022.  She was born on February 22, 1952 to Harold Mayes and Carrie Hancock Case.  Linda was preceded in death by both parents as well as her step-mother Jean Mayes; husband Lloyd Roberts Sr.; brother JR Pearman.  She is survived by her children Elizabeth Haven, Christina Flower (Lena), Lloyd...

Apr 29, 2022

Curtis D. Clem, 81, of Shelburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home, April 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Danville, Illinois, the eldest son of Robert D. Clem and Virginia (Pittman) Clem in March of 1941. Following graduation from Danville High School he married his high school sweetheart and love of...

Apr 26, 2022

Reverend Curt W. Jones, 57, of Fort Wayne passed away suddenly April 26, 2022. Rev. Curt was the pastor of Poe Christian Church, a retired professor at Ivy Tech, and a former supervisor at DADC. He graduated from Terre Haute North High School. Upon graduation he entered the United States Marine Corps Reserve and earned a Grenada...

Apr 25, 2022

Jean C. Moody, 70, passed away April 25, 2022.  She was born on December 3, 1951, to Claude Tisdale and Mary Jones Tisdale.                                                                                                Jean was preceded in death by both parents, siblings June and Billie as well as her great granddaughter Maelynne Moody.

She is survived by her husband Mickey Moody; son Scott Moody (Robin);...

Apr 25, 2022

Patrick J Murphy, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 25, 2022 in his residence. He was born July 22, 1950 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Claude and Myrtle (Fuson) Murphy. Patrick is survived by his daughter, Laura Murphy; son, Tim Murphy and wife Amy; grandchildren, Sean and Erin Murphy and his partner, Tawana Murphy. He was...

Apr 24, 2022

After a long, full life, Evelyn Belle Zuch Burton of Brazil, Indiana, formerly of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed to her eternal home while being comforted by her two children in the late afternoon of Sunday, April 24, 2022.  Evelyn was born March 6, 1927, in East Palestine, Ohio, to Samuel Willis and Margaret Belle (Guy) Zuch,...

Apr 22, 2022

Cheryl J. King, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at Union Hospital surrounded by family.  She was born September 6, 1944 in Santa Maria, California to David C. King and Betty J. King.

Cheryl was very special to a lot of people.  She was independent and strong willed.  You...