obituaries

Jan 18, 2022

Martin Mundell, 67, passed away on January 18, 2022.  He was born on October 10, 1954 to Herschel Mundell and Charlotte Cohoon Mundell.  Martin was preceded in death by both parents; siblings Donnie Mundell, Irene Dillingham, Randy Mundell, David Mundell, and Sharon Waggoner.  Martin is survived by his two sons Martin Mundell Jr. and Matthew Mundell (Emily);...

Jan 17, 2022

Margaret (Peggy) Bruce, 63, died January 17th, 2022 at her home in Brazil, Indiana after a short battle with cancer. Margaret was born on October 3rd 1958 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Marvin and Ruth Rennick. She attended Montezuma High School. She married the late Bill Bruce on January 25th, 1975. They raised 2 daughters Mandy ...

Jan 14, 2022

Loretta "Jean" Farr, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. She was born June 28, 1924 in Livingston, Tennesee to James Spurrier and Eunice Copeland Spurrier.  Jean and her late husband, William owned an apple orchard and farmed.  She was very active with the orchard and the farm working alongside her husband.  She was...

Jan 13, 2022

David R. Bolinger, 66, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 13, 2022 in his residence. He was born January 3, 1956 in Terre Haute to David J. Bolinger, Jr., and Nina (Green) Bolinger. David is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Martin) Bolinger; daughter, Amy Kent (Josh); son, David E. Bolinger; sister, Diana Reed; brother, Randy Bolinger;...

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...