obituaries


Alexis Urquiza

Alexis Urquiza

Nov 30, 2021

Alexis Urquiza, 31, of West Terre Haute passed away on November 30, 2021, at her home. She was born February 24, 1990, to James and Carolin Urquiza. She had a big heart, a wonderful smile, a tremendous hug and loved her kids more than anything. Alexis passed young but she was loved dearly by all who knew...

Charles Booker T. Joseph Whitesides

Charles Booker T. Joseph Whitesides

Nov 29, 2021

Charles Booker T. Joseph Whitesides, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on November 29, 2021.  He was born April, 20, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to Booker T. and Letha Hanna Franks Whitesides.

Charlie enjoyed working. He spent many years driving Semi trucks for Eldred Moving and Storage. He later went to work for T&L appliances were...

Christopher Joseph "Fitty" Fiscus

Christopher Joseph "Fitty" Fiscus

Nov 29, 2021

Christopher Joseph "Fitty" Fiscus, 61, of Greencastle passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 in his home surrounded by family.  He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to Thomas Fiscus and Geraldine (Cooper) Fiscus on May 15, 1960.  Chris was a quick witted man with a great sense of humor.  He was known as Mr. Fix it as...

Willena L. Smith

Willena L. Smith

Nov 27, 2021

Willena Smith "Cat" as she was fondly called, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021.  She was born  November 26, 1935 in Drakesboro, KY to the marriage union of the late William Dickerson and Athrell McGill  Dickerson. She was educated in Mulenburg, KY school system and a graduate of Drakesboro High School. ...

Lloyd Lindy Higham

Lloyd Lindy Higham

Nov 26, 2021

Lloyd Lindy Higham passed away on November 26, 2021 at the age of 73, peacefully in his home in Terre Haute, Indiana. He is survived by his loving partner of 14 years, Melody Thompson, his son, Lloyd Higham, Jr., his siblings, Bruce Higham, Robert Higham, Beverly Higham and Henry (Buster) Higham; along with several cousins, nieces and...

Bernard I. Monaghan

Bernard I. Monaghan

Nov 22, 2021

Bernard I. Monaghan, 98, of West Terre Haute passed away Monday November 22, 2021 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice. He retired from General Housewares in 1990 as a machinist. He was born April 4, 1923 in West Terre Haute to Michael and Ruth (Allen) Monaghan. Bernard is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Donna...

Zetta Mae Dickerson

Zetta Mae Dickerson

Nov 22, 2021

Zetta  Mae Dickerson, 84, passed away on November 22, 2021.  She was born to Zet Arnold and Lillian Collins in Chicago, IL on April 15, 1937.  Zetta was preceded in death by both parents; husband Michael Allen Dickerson; son Leroy Lawson Jr.  Zetta is survived by her daughter Lillian Lawson; son Alonzo Lawson; siblings Anita Maxwell, Michelle...

Gary Gene Shumbarger

Gary Gene Shumbarger

Nov 22, 2021

Gary Gene Shumbarger, 66, of Mattoon passed away Monday November 22, 2021 in his residence. He was born May 27, 1955 in Mattoon to Elmer and Runnell (Woods) Shumbarger. He is survived by daughter, Becky sharp; sons, Cody Shumbarger (Terrah), Gary Sharp, Jr., and Jimmy Sharp; brothers, Tom Shumbarger and James Shumbarger; sisters, Shawna Willison, Lisa Chadwell,...

Michael T Kingery

Michael T Kingery

Nov 21, 2021

Michael Todd Kingery, 51, of Huntsville Alabama,

Peacefully passed away November 21,2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital, after a long hard battle with congestive heart failure.

Michael was born August 27,1970 In Olney, Illinois the son of Mickey and Rosemary Ramsey.

Michael was a graduate of Palestine High School class of 1988....

Richard Kirchner

Richard Kirchner

Nov 21, 2021

Richard Kirchner, 63, of Brazil, IN passed away on November 21, 2021.  He was born to Samuel Kirchner and Martha Lucas Kirchner in Brazil, IN on April 3, 1958.  Richard was preceded in death by both his parents; daughter Gina Kirchner, as well as his siblings Melissa Kirchner and Samuel Kirchner.  He is survived by his wife...

William "Dave" David Tanner

William "Dave" David Tanner

Nov 20, 2021

William (Dave) David Tanner, 60, of Seelyville, passed away on November 20, 2021. He was a loving father and grandfather.

He was born on November 15, 1961, in Seelyville, and was the son of the late William F Tanner and Mary (Rogers) Tanner. He graduated in 1980 from Staunton High School, where he excelled in...

Kimberley Sue Stalker

Kimberley Sue Stalker

Nov 19, 2021

Kimberley Sue (Beard) Stalker was born on April 1st 1962 in Georgetown Ohio. She was born to the late William Beard and Phyllis (Williams) Beard. Kim passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 19th 2021. Kim lived her life for her kids and grandchildren. She always put them first above herself. Kim loved...

Thomas Dempsey Brewer, Jr.

Thomas Dempsey Brewer, Jr.

Nov 18, 2021

Thomas Dempsey Brewer Jr. was born November 8, 1947 to Dorothy Louise Mitchell and Thomas Dempsey Brewer Sr. Thomas was raised by his Aunt Fayme and James Cole. Thomas grew up in north Terre Haute and attended school in Vigo County, graduating from Gerstmeyer Tech High School in 1966. Thomas went on to become a Vigo County...

Susan L. Hightshoe

Susan L. Hightshoe

Nov 18, 2021

A Celebration of Life will be held at her home located at 604 South Pleasant Street, Hutsonville, IL 62433 on Saturday May 28, 2022.

Virginia L Salb

Virginia L Salb

Nov 16, 2021

Virginia Lee Salb, 76, of Marshall, IL died peacefully, in the company of her son, November 16, 2021, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Virginia is survived by her brother, Karl Salb, her son Ben Hockett, his wife Erica, and grandchildren Bo, Daisy and Archie.

Virginia was born at...

John Aaron Willman

John Aaron Willman

Nov 13, 2021

John Aaron Willman, 51, of Terre Haute, passed away November 13, 2021, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice. John was born June 4, 1970, to John and Frieda (Cooper) Willman. He is survived by his daughter Kylee Lyn Willman; sons Aaron Lee Willman and Matthew Aaron Willman; stepson Levi Otto; sisters Patricia Ray; Cynthia Cutter; and Penny...

Dennis C. Henderson

Dennis C. Henderson

Nov 13, 2021

Dennis C. Henderson, 69, of Shelburn, passed away November 13, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born June 6, 1952, in Terre Haute to Joseph and Velma (Brown) Henderson. Dennis is survived by daughters Chasity Church and Jessica Henderson; son Johnnie Henderson; sisters Linda Jones; Donna Fournier; and Cathy Kelley; several grandchildren; and several...

Steven Michael Schane

Steven Michael Schane

Nov 13, 2021

Steven Michael Schane died unexpectedly Saturday November 13 in Terre Haute Indiana. Steve was born April 16, 1970 to George Paul Schane III (Skip) and Sharon Nolan Schane Jonson. He married Leslie Ave Schane on October 31, 1992. Survivors include his children Kalen and Kelsey Schane. His brother Paul Schane (April), sister Lisa Schane Cullen (Walter), nephews...

Rose Ann Edwards

Rose Ann Edwards

Nov 13, 2021

Rose Ann Edwards, 76, of Terre Haute died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Union Hospital.  She retired from Indiana State University Sycamore Food Service.  Rose Ann was born March 11, 1945 in West Terre Haute.  She was a member of Foursquare Gospel Church.

Survivors include her husband John Edwards, whom she married...

Gale Lajune Gray

Gale Lajune Gray

Nov 12, 2021

Gale LaJune Gray went home to the Lord on November 12, 2021.  She was born on June 2, 1933 to Ervin Gray and Helen Beatrice Larson Gray.  Gale was preceded in death by her parents; brother Ervin L. Gray Jr.; sister-in-law Myrtle Gray as well as her brother-in-law Melvin Miller.  Gale is survived by her sister Hazel...