obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Claude Douglas Tosser, Jr., 47, of Paris, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Terre Haute Union Hospital.  He was born September 14, 1974 in Paris to Claude Tosser, Sr. and Dorothy Prouse Dick.  Claude was an avid outdoorsman and loved to camp and fish.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR, football and the Weather Channel.

Jan 7, 2022

James Edgar Selvia (Jimmy), 57, died Friday January 7, 2022, in his residence. He was born July 1, 1964, to Jerry Halstead and Judith (Selvia). Jimmy is survived by his stepmother Mildred Halstead; sisters, Gretchen (Aunt) Field and Dana Halstead Fry; brothers, David Selvia, and Martin Halstead; lifelong best friend Terry Orman; several cousins; nieces; and nephews....

Jan 6, 2022

Deborah D. Valdes, 55, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 6, 2022 in Union Hospital. She was born February 11, 1966 in San Saba, Texas to B.J. Watson and Pearly (King) Watson. She is survived by her husband, Marco Valdes; sons, Markus Morales and Christopher Morales all of Terre Haute; brother, Lucky Watson of Covington, Texas;...

Jan 3, 2022

Karen Marie Bass Gordon, 68, passed away on January 3, 2022. She was born to George Bass and Elizabeth Cunningham on August 19, 1953.  Karen was preceded in death by both parents as well as her brother Mark Bass. She is survived by her husband Billy Gordon; daughter Tamara Thomas; siblings Tanya Shelton, Anthony Bass, Rachel Bass,...

Dec 29, 2021

Christopher Sebon Prather, 50, of Lewis died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice.  Christopher was born June 25, 1971 in Terre Haute, IN to John Prather and Jean Prather.  Chris was preceded in death by his father, John Prather.  Survivors include his mother, Jean Prather, his beloved wife Michelle Prather, son Jared Prather...

Dec 28, 2021

Roy William "Bill" Barnes, 77, passed away December 28, 2021.  He was born October 20th 1944 to Roy C. Barnes and Florence (Guess) Barnes in Terre Haute Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Maxine Haney and Charles Barnes.

He was survived by his former spouse, Jan Hayes and their...

Dec 27, 2021

Wanda "Meme" Jean Dudley, 80 passed away on December 27, 2021 in Lewis, IN.  She was born on December 15, 1941 to Harry Mahurin and Lucille Wilson Mahurin.  Wanda wa preceded in death by both parents as well as her husband Gilbert Rae Dudley.  She is survived by her brother John Mahurin; 3 daughters Cindi Monroe (Kenton),...

Dec 25, 2021

Courtney Guy White, 39, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her home unexpectedly. She was born April 28, 1982, at Clay County Hospital in Brazil, IN. Courtney was in the graduation class of 2000 at Northview High School. While there, she was active in sports, playing volleyball and tennis and upon graduating she went on...

Dec 24, 2021

Eileen Metcalf, 79, of Farmersburg passed away Friday December 24, 2021 in her residence. She was born December 15, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph S. and Doris R. (Morong) Force. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Metcalf; her son, John Metcalf; grandchildren, John Michael Metcalf and Alexandra Marie Metcalf; sisters, Mary and Josephine and her...

Dec 24, 2021

Tanya Bryant 51 was born in Terre Haute to Ruby J Thompson and Preston P Bryant.

She was educated in the Cook County School System. Tanya worked for Wendy's Restaurant on Fort Harrison for 20 plus years also Columbia House Records and Boston Connection all of Terre Haute.

Tanya was a member of...

Dec 23, 2021

Michael Allen Sumner Sr. died at home in Paris, Illinois on Thursday, December 23, 2021.  He was born on May 6, 1959 to David and Rosalie (Centerino) Sumner. Michael was an avid gamer, loved cooking,  and most of all taking care of his dogs. Michael was preceded in death by his father, David  Lee Sumner; and brother,...

Dec 20, 2021

Jeremy David Snowden, born January 6, 1977, passed away December 20, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.  He is survived by his daughter Sailor Ann Snowden; mother Phyllis Marlow (Jim); father David Snowden (Karla); brothers Josh Snowden (April), Chris Snowden (Alyssa), Zach Snowden (Katie), Shawn Marlow, as well as several nieces and...

Dec 19, 2021

Sharon Lee Gerber Harness Mangum, 73, passed away on December 19, 2021.  She was born on February 25, 1948 to Charles H. Gerber and Florence Mae Wiggs Gerber in Watseka, IL.  Sharon was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brother Thomas Gerber.  She is survived by her son Timothy C. Harness; daughter Juli...

Dec 19, 2021

Ron Resided in Terre Haute, Indiana for the last 20 years, previously from Michigan, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home with his wife Merri McKenzie West by his side.  Ron was born to Herman L. West and Edna Marie Harness West on September 23, 1956. He was preceded in death by both parents...

Dec 15, 2021

Peter R. Varda, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2021.  He was born to Peter P. Varda Sr. and Katie I. Tuberosa Varda on November 28, 1927 in Logan, West Virginia.  Pete was preceded in death by both parents and son Michael Jon Varda. He is survived by his longtime companion Dawnelle Sullivan;...

Dec 14, 2021

Kenneth Allen Osborn Sr., 62, passed away on December 14, 2021.  He was born February 25, 1959 to Henry Osborn and Sidney Mitchell Osborn in Clinton, IN.  Kenny was preceded in death both parents; brother Harley English; 2 sisters Edna Forbes and Mary Clevenger. He is survived by his wife Virginia "Jeannie" Dean Osborn; son Kenneth Allen...

Dec 12, 2021

Carl Wayne Stultz passed away December 12,2021 at Union hospital after a short battle with Covid. He was born on July 15, 1952 in Brazil, Indiana. He was the son of Carl and Mildred Stultz. He married the love of his life Sharon Stultz (Chambers). They just celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. After working 30 years at...

Dec 12, 2021

Ray Austin Snoderly, Jr. passed away December 12, 2021 at Union hospital after a battle with the CoVid virus. He was born December 12, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio.  He was the son of Ray A. Snoderly and Sally Ann Newton Snoderly. He retired from Montgomery County Data Center after working there for 33 years. Ray served in...

Dec 9, 2021

Nita L. Thompson, 92 of Shelburn passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in her residence. She was born in Conneaut, Ohio on December 21, 1928 to the late Olin B. Moore and Zola Doris Duke Moore. Nita married Joe E. Thompson on February 20, 1945. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2012. Nita was...

Dec 4, 2021

John Eric Turner passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  He was born in San Leandro, California on May 21, 1968 to Charlesetta Martin Lockett, and Steven Turner. He was the grandson of Charles Edward Martin, John Thomas and Mildred Elgene Hamilton.

John has been a resident of Brazil since 2011.  He enjoyed working for the last...