obituaries

Aug 24, 2021

Michelle R. Piasecki, 62, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday August 24, 2021 in Meadow Manor East. She was born February 3, 1959 in Gary, Indiana to Edward Zerby and Barbara Hurley. Michelle is survived by her daughter, Jessica Cable; sister, Gina Jones; brother, Jackie Sharp; grandchildren, Serena Cable, Stacie Lowe, Hailey Eason, and Braiden Johnson and...

Aug 24, 2021

Donald Rex Greene, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday August 24, 2021 in his residence. He was a retired electrical supervisor for Amax Coal Company. Donald was born August 21, 1937 in Somerville, Indiana to Basil and Mary (LeCocq) Greene. He is survived by his wife Janice Kay (Gaines) Greene; daughter, Melanie Susan Haber (David); son,...

Aug 16, 2021

John Cox, 67, passed away on August 16, 2021.  He was born on October 23, 1953 in Kansas City, KS to Fred Cox and Phyllis Longstreth Cox.  John was preceded in death by his mother; Sister Susan Atterson and her husband Larry; Brother-in-law Jack Fry; Nephew Robert Bergfeld as well his niece Olivia Paauwe.  He is survived...

Aug 15, 2021

James Gary Hickam II, 68, of Freedom, IN passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes on Sunday, August 15, 2021.  He was born in Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN on February 16, 1953 to James G. Hickam I and Althea "Rae" Hickam.  Survivors include his sister Jennifer Hickam Skeel of Terre Haute, her son...

Aug 15, 2021

Debra Brown, 55, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday August 15, 2021 in her residence. She was born August 24, 1965 in Terre Haute to Morris and Phyllis (Wells) Wheeler. Debra is survived by her father, Morris Wheeler; daughter, Nichole Brown; sons, Eric Brown (Michelle Duke) and Joshua Brown (Jessica); sister, Sheila Gillihan and grandchildren, Haylee, Joshua...

Aug 14, 2021

Roy E. Hancock Jr., 84, of Greencastle, IN passed away August 15, 2021.  He was born in New Kensington, PA on October 23, 1936 to Roy Hancock Sr. and Mildred Johnson Hancock.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty Hancock; daughter Karen Hancock, as well as one granddaughter Angela Hancock.  Roy is survived by...

Aug 14, 2021

Mary Drue Denise Lester

Dee Dee as she was affectionately called was born January 18, 1963 and went to dwell with our Lord on August 14, 2021. She was a graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School in 1981, as well as Indiana State University holding a B.A in Early Childhood Education. Dee Dee...

Aug 10, 2021

Judy Kay "Meeks" Walker passed away peacefully on August10, 2021. Judy was born on October 4, 1946. Judy was a devoted homemaker who spent her life caring for her husband of 50 years Jed, children Johnny, Jenny, and Julie, and grandchildren Aspen, Brandon, and Alexis. She took great pride in their accomplishments and spent much of her...

Aug 9, 2021

Edward Gregory Crabb, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, August 9th 2021 at Union Hospital. He was born January 11th 1962 to Claude and Mary Crabb. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Greg was a 1980 Graduate from Terre Haute North. He continued his education at Indiana State University with bachelor degrees...

Aug 9, 2021

Janice O. Williams, 87, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Springhill Village. She was born January 19, 1934 in Hymera, Indiana to Carl Esten Pullum and Zelma Lee Terry Pullum. She enjoyed reading and sewing. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family. Janice is survived by her children Marilee...

Aug 8, 2021

Sarah Pearl Thomas, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Union Hospital.  She was born September 29, 1956 in Terre Haute to Roy L. Thomas and Patrica J. Sparks (Overhoff).  Sarah was a very giving person.  Her door was always open to anyone.  She would often help others even when she was...

Aug 5, 2021

Rhonda Kim Hinton, 61, of Cloverdale, formerly of Greenwood, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2021 with her son and siblings by her side.  She was born on October 12, 1959 to Melvin P. Hinton and Donnie F. Hinton. Kim was preceded in death by her grandparents Nora Gorbbett, David Hinton, William Holman, and...

Aug 4, 2021

Jacob Anthony Allen passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.  He was born April 13, 2021 to Nicole Marie Allen.  Jacob made a huge impact on the world in the short time he was here.  He had a full head of red hair and beautiful blue eyes.  His mother was the apple of his eye and he...

Jul 28, 2021

Sarah Bower,74, passed away July 28, 2021, at Regional Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute, IN on July 10, 1947 to Warren and Elvira Yontz. Sarah worked for the Terre Haute Police department in payroll department until she retired in 2007.

Sarah is preceded in death by her parents, aunt Sister Rosalie Cullen, and...

Jul 27, 2021

Rev. Max Brunton, 89, if Terre Haute, passed away late Tuesday evening at Regional Hospital with his wife by his side. Rec. Brunton was born October 25, 1931, in Westport, IN, to Cecil Victor Brunton and Eva Ruth Downey Brunton. He was the fifth of six children.

Rev. Brunton was preceded in death by his...

Jul 23, 2021

Thayron "Butch" Jenkinson, 66, of Spencer, Indiana passed away Friday July 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thurlow and Lucille (Perry) Jenkinson. Butch was a professional firefighter. He is survived by his wife Debra (Aders) Jenkinson; daughters, Shanna Jenkinson, Amanda Jenkinson, and Kayla Phillips (Jesse); sons, Jeffrey Jenkinson...

Jul 23, 2021

Kathryn (Cotton) Marie Smith, 86, passed away July 23, 2021 at Arbor Hospice in Saline MI, with her family by her side. A special thank you to Chelsea and Marva @ Arbor Hospice for the exceptional care for our mom and the family.

She was born on April 8, 1935 to Frank and...

Jul 22, 2021

Brian "Can't Get right" Gilbert, 46, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday July 22, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 26, 1974 to George Leland and Alma Virginia (Thompson) Gilbert. Survivors include his father; sisters, Tammy Beasley (Frank), Melinda Gilbert, and Lola Garloch (Mike); brothers, George Gilbert (Cindy) and Wayne Gilbert; nieces and...

Jul 19, 2021

Ivan passed away July 19,2021. He passed away at home with his family by his side.

He was the son of Donald and Evelyn Croy. He married his high school sweetheart, Cyrilla Higgins on December 15,1980. They were together for 45 years. Ivan enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching the play. He is survived by his...

Jul 19, 2021

David Bik, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died from cancer Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by loving family.

He was born June 9, 1956, in Peabody, Massachusetts. Son of Peter and Filene Bik, David was a resident of the North Shore for 57 years. He most recently resided in Terre Haute, Indiana...