obituaries

Dec 7, 2020

Bob Lowdermilk, 78 of Terre Haute and Rockville, passed away December 7, 2020 from Alzheimer 's disease and complications related to Covid.  He was born on December 1st, 1942.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna Jean.  He is also survived by his daughter, Shelly Beasley; two grandsons, Billy and Ben Beasley of Colorado...

Dec 6, 2020

Paulette M. Kruzan, 76, of Terre Haute went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday December 6, 2020 at 7:15 am in Cobblestone Crossing. She had worked for many years as a teacher's aid at Terre Haute Christian School and had also worked at Hardees. She was born July 22, 1944 in...

Dec 4, 2020

Brenda Faye Davis, age 60, of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, passed away on December 4, 2020.  She was born July 24, 1960 to the late Vernell Johnson and Robert Miles.  She attended John F. Kennedy High school, Mound Bayou Mississippi.

Brenda moved to Gary, Indiana where she spent most of her adult life.  She married Melvin...

Dec 4, 2020

Frederick Whitlock, 56, passed away pm December 4, 2020.  He was born on May 22, 1964 to Jesse D. Whitlock and Cecelia (Uzzell) Whitlock.  He is preceded in death by both parents, as well as his siblings Felecia Whitlock and Jessie Whitlock Jr.  Frederick is survived by children Latasha Housley (Antonio), Lamar F. Whitlock Jr., and step-son...

Dec 4, 2020

Timothy J.J. Buck, 68m of Terre Haute passed away Friday December 4, 2020 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice. He was born November 21, 1952 in South Bend, Indiana to Paul W. and Lorena (Walter) Buck. Tim is survived by his daughters, Mary Pickerill (Scott) and Jamie Mace (Daryl); son, Timothy N. Buck (Cheree); sister, Nancy Held;...

Dec 3, 2020

Mark A Norris, 57, of Seelyville, passed away Thursday December 3, 2020 after a short battle of cancer. He was born January 12, 1963 in Terre Haute. Mark worked for Terre Haute Waste Water Plant for over 20 years and attended Terre Haute North High School. Mark is survived by his two sisters: Terri Swan and Tracy...

Dec 3, 2020

Wayne A. Studey, 67, of Clinton passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  He was born February 10, 1953 in Clinton to Wayne D. Studey and Betty Ann Gilmore Studey.  Wayne served his country in the U.S. Navy, serving mostly in Brunswick ,Maine but was deployed around the world. He retired from active duty...

Dec 2, 2020

James W. Van Deventer, 88, of Brazil, Indiana, fell asleep in death on December 2, 2020. Jim was born on August 16, 1932, to Lewis and Evelyn (Woods) Van Deventer. On December 29, 1951, he married Patricia Ann Schlatter. In just a few days they would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Jim was manager of the...

Nov 30, 2020

Joseph D. Morson, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday November 30, 2020 in his residence. He was a wrecker driver for Valley Wrecking for over 50 years. He was born April 5, 1946 in Terre Haute to Bert and Anna Margaret Morson. Joseph is survived by his wife, Theresa (Thomas) Morson; sons, Joshua D. Morson. Robert...

Nov 30, 2020

David Allen Wyatt, 63, of Terre Haute, went to be with our Lord Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Terre Haute Union Hospital when his heart gave out after battling Covid. He was born Nov. 12, 1957 in Terre Haute to Kenneth Jack and Katherine Louise (Garlock) Wyatt. David loved Colts Football, watching NASCAR, camping, fishing, and framing...

Nov 30, 2020

James Edward Nelson, 92, passed away on November 30, 2020 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville, IN.  He was born on December 19, 1927 to Elbert Nelson and Hilda Trueblood Nelson.  James proceeded in death by both parents; his wife, Patricia as well as 8 brothers and a sister.  He is survived by his brother, John "Jack" Nelson...

Nov 30, 2020

Sharon Sachtjen died unexpectedly on November 28th in Terre Haute, Indiana at the age of 53.

Sharon is survived by her father, Donald Sachtjen of Bloomfield, Indiana: her son Tietje Pigg of Dugger: her four brothers, Gordon (Jeanette) Sachtjen of Corydon Kentucky, Warren Sachtjen of Bloomfield, Joesph Sachtjen of Bloomfield, and Dylan Sachtjen of Bloomfield:...

Nov 30, 2020

George Howard Harbour 87, of Terre Haute, died in his sleep November 30, 2020 another victim of Covid 19. He was born February 21, 19332 to William A. and Freda Harbour.

He was a 1951 graduate of State High School where he enjoyed playing his trombone in band and orchestra. He loved basketball and participated...

Nov 26, 2020

Anita Joy Smothers, 51, of Blackhawk, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born on August 1, 1969 in Clinton to her biological mother Betty Winters and was lovingly raised by Leo and Paulene Dean.

Survivors include her husband, Kenny...

Nov 23, 2020

Bradley "Brad" Richard McAdam, 65,  formerly of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Monday November 23rd, 2020 at 10:25am in his home in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He was surrounded by his family and loved ones as he made his journey home to Heaven to be united with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Brad...

Nov 18, 2020

Keyonna Stokes, 45, of Terre Haute, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Keyonna was born on May 7, 1975. Before leaving this Earth, Keyonna was working as a Home Health Aide, and was succeeding in her weight loss goals. She attended Marion Franklin High School.

Keyonna was...

Nov 15, 2020

Georgia Fern Shultz, 70, of Terre Haute died on Sunday, November, 15, 2020.  She was born July 26, 1950 in Mt. Erie, Illinois.  Georgia is the daughter of Corrine (Mason) and Edward Wells.

Georgia was the main cook at Richland Memorial Hospital for many years.  She enjoyed her annual Tunica trips with her co-workers.  She...

Nov 11, 2020

Dr. Raymond W. Quist died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at his home in Terre Haute, with his loving wife Ellen by his side.

He was born Nov. 26, 1934, to Elmer and Anna Quist in Minneapolis. He is survived by Ellen, his wife of 63 years; son David, daughter-in-law Britany and their two children, Bethany ...

Nov 5, 2020

Judith A. "Judy" Buckingham, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday November 5, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her brother John and his wife Donna, her sister-friend Carol Rhoads and dear friend Dawna Hoffman. She was born October 16, 1946 in Terre Haute to John S. Beasley, Sr. and Mable Marie (Krumreich) Beasley. Judy is survived...

Nov 5, 2020

Robert J. Lawson, 68, of Greencastle passed away Thursday November 5, 2020 in his residence. He was retired from Heartland Automotive. He was born April 19, 1952 in Brazil, Indiana to Robert Leonard and Jane (Pierce) Lawson. Robert is survived by his wife, Laura (Billings) Lawson, whom he married January 5, 1990; his father, Robert L. Lawson...