obituaries

Nov 5, 2020

Jessie J. Neff, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born April 9, 1955 in Roswell, New Mexico to Edward E. Hunnicutt and Ruth Eloise Gibson Hunnicutt.  Jessie graduated from West Vigo High School.  She worked for CBS Tapes and Records from 1979 to 1983.  She...

Oct 31, 2020

James Joseph Hayden, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Gibson Family Hospice.  He was born April 2, 1957 in Terre Haute to Earl and Rita Hayden.  Jim loved I.U. Basketball, Notre Dame Football, and watching NASCAR.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting but most of all he loved to spend time with his family.

Oct 31, 2020

Billy Lee Doan, 72, of Jasonville, Indiana, changed his address to Heaven to be with his heavenly father on October 31, 2020 at his former address surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bill was born June 22, 1947 in Clinton, Indiana to Myrtle Nadine Doan.

Bill served in the United States Army and was...

Oct 29, 2020

Penny Jo Quinn, 68, passed away on October 29, 2020 at Union Hospital. Penny was born on Nov. 6, 1951 to Wayne and Lucille Engles of West Terre Haute, IN. Penny is survived by her 5 children and 15 grandchildren.

Penny is remembered by all who met her as a gentle, humble person, always considerate...

Oct 23, 2020

Jennie Lucinda Bishop, 82, of Terre Haute, IN passed away October 23, 2020 at Union Hospital. Jennie was born February 21, 1938 to Edmund and Agnes Murray. Jennie was an Airforce Veteran and loved to shop and spend time with her grand and great grandchildren. Jennie is preceded in death by both parents as well as her...

Oct 21, 2020

Roy G. Thompson, 94, of Terre Haute, passed away October 21, 2020.  He was born May 25, 1926, in Dana, IN, to Dwight K. and Millie Thompson.  After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII Roy returned to Dana and married Marion A. Haase.

Roy taught at various public schools in Indiana and Illinois and...

Oct 20, 2020

Marian "Charlene" Lumsdon-Priest, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on October 20, 2020.  She was born to Charles Lumsdon and Jessie Henry Lumsdon on October 8, 1943.  Charlene is preceded in death by both parents.  She is survived by her children Christina Priest, Daniel Priest, and Billy Jo Priest Jr.; brother Charles Lumsdon; grandchildren Landon Priest, Willow...

Oct 19, 2020

Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Highland Lawn Cemetery starting at 10:30 AM

Oct 16, 2020

Jeanetta "Jenny" Biddle, 84, of Brazil passed away Friday October 16, 2020 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born December 12, 1935 in Terre Haute to Harold and Evelyn (Harden) Snyder. Jenny is survived by her daughters, Bonnie McCarter (Mike) and Melissa Zellers; step-son, Terry Hogue; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She...

Oct 15, 2020

Denise Elizabeth Weatherholt, 64, lost her fight against dementia in her home Thursday, October 15, 2020, surrounded by loving family members, including her children and grandchildren. She lived in Terre Haute, Indiana for the end of her life, despite growing up mainly in Evansville, Indiana, where she was born to late parents Edna and Paul Kathary. She...

Oct 14, 2020

Gregory James Robinson, 63, of Terre Haute, passed away on 10/14/2020 surrounded by those who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father James Robinson and his mother Margaret Eggers. He is survived by one brother Bernie Scott Eggers.

A Celebration of Life will be held at...

Oct 13, 2020

Kevin M. Burris, 55, of Terre Haute passed away in his residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  He was born October 18, 1964 in Tacoma, Washington to Norman Burris and Rita Smith Burris.  Kevin was an avid reader and collector of Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels.  He also loved comic books.

He is survived by sisters...

Oct 11, 2020

Mary Ellen Wells, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday October 11, 2020 in her residence. She was born May 25, 1950 in Terre Haute to Paul Edgar and Margaretta (Bowers) Crabb. Mary is survived by her daughters, Jan DeCarli (Jeremy Pruiett) and Jennifer McClusky (Mike); son, John Custer (Missy); step-son, Robert Wells, Jr.; sister, Becky Smith...

Oct 9, 2020

Billy Joe Roberts, 76, of Sullivan passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 16, 1944 in Sullivan County to Leonard Roberts and Dorothy Lambath Roberts.  Bill worked for Hoosier Energy as a maintenance mechanic retiring after 25 years of service.  He was an AQHA...

Oct 9, 2020

Gary Morrison, 67, of Poland, IN passed away Friday October 9, 2020. He was born on March 26, 1953 to James and Willa Morrison. He leaves behind brothers; Ronnie Parks and Bobby Parks; his children, Margaret Michelle Micks (Norman), Gary D Morrison (Connie), James Morrison; 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 9, 2020

Daniel David Kratzer, 76, of Terre Haute died peacefully at home on Friday, October 9, 2020 after a long battle with COPD.

Dan was a 1962 graduate of Gerstmeyer High School.  He was an accomplished professional truck driver for over thirty years, marking more than three million miles over the course of his...

Oct 9, 2020

Maria Elena (Newman) Bailey passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born to Anthony Newman and Frances (Willis) Newman on February 25, 1964 in Indianapolis. Maria loved nature, horses, her children, and her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her father, her...

Oct 8, 2020

James Robert (Bob) Storey, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer at his home. Bob was born on August 31, 1940 in Terre Haute to James Richard Storey and Olive Elmerick. Bob worked in the automobile sales profession as well as management prior to his retirement. Bob...

Oct 8, 2020

In Loving Memory of Karen Joane Aue March 4, 1949-October 8, 2020 Karen Joane Aue, 71, of Terre Haute (fondly referred to as Care Bear) climbed the stairway to heaven without any pain, while holding the hand of Jesus on Thursday October 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. She was surrounded in her home by her loved ones...

Oct 6, 2020

Connie Sue (Horsley) Kester, 67, passed away October 6, 2020. She was born May 9, 1953 to Wanda Bailey Horsley and Gene Horsley. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael Kester, both parents, brothers Rick Horsley and Butch Horsley.

She is survived by two daughters Tina Eveland (Danny) and Ashley Kester, granddaughter Olivia...