obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Kelly Jean Jones, 58, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2020 at 4:30 P.M.  She was born on September 25, 1961 to Daniel Funkhouser and Catherine Weir.  She is preceded in death by her father as well as her grandmother Elma Funkhouser.  Kelly is survived by her mother; daughter Danyeil Tabor...

Apr 11, 2020

Doris W. Hilst, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday April 11, 2020 in Southwood Health Care. She was born December 22, 1933 in Sullivan County to William E. and Sylvia A. (Yates) Lucas. Doris is survived by her daughters, Teresa Dunn and Terri VanLannen; sons, Floyd McKinney, Lloyd McKinney, and Michael Clinkenbeard; a brother, Paul Lucas;...

Apr 6, 2020

Linda Sue Cox, 71, of Brazil passed away peacefully at home with her daughter Shannan by her side on April 6, 2020 after a longtime illness. She was born December 1, 1948 to Kenneth Morris and Mildred Bell.

She enjoyed sewing, beading, and photography, and was an avid collector.

She is survived by...

Apr 6, 2020

Penny Sue Hetrick, 61, of Terre Haute passed away early Monday morning, after a weekend surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of Janis and Jay Backenger, Penny was born and spent most of her life in Beloit, Wisconsin, where she lived with her four children in a home filled with the sounds of happy...

Apr 6, 2020

Richard Joe Jones, 65, of Cardonia passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 22, 1954 in Brazil, Indiana to Dale and Jo Ann Jones.  Rick was a member of the Brazil Eagles Lodge #274, loved riding motorcycles and working on cars.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Most of all...

Apr 5, 2020

Helen Brenda Deverick, 61, of Prairie Creek Indiana, passed away on April 5th , 2020, surrounded with her loving family after her long courageous battle of cancer. Helen was born January 31st , 1959 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Norma Gillie and Walter Leach. Helen was a loving and caring mother, Grandma, daughter and friend to many....

Apr 5, 2020

Thomas J Rogers was born June 8, 1927 to Thomas V. and Ruth Rogers. He was born and spent his early years in Paris, IL. His family then moved to Brazil, Indiana, where he completed high school at Fontanet. Tom served in the US Navy, where he was stationed in Hawaii during WWII. He graduated from Indiana...

Apr 5, 2020

Buford (Boots) Roland (81) Passed away April 5th.He was born in Grant County, Kentucky. He was a resident of The Waters of Greencastle for 2 years. He previously lived in Indianapolis, Indiana. He worked for Banquets Dairy for 23 years. He loved to watch sports,loved walking and visiting his friends and family on a daily basis. He...

Mar 21, 2020

Jan Schnurpel went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21st, 2020.  She was born January 7, 1938, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Russell and Juanita Weeks.  She graduated from Wiley High Class of 1956.

Jan retired from the Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute after 34 years.  She...

Mar 20, 2020

Jerald Eugene Rowe, Sr. passed away March 20, 2020 at Wyndmoor Assisted Living.  He was born November 8, 1948 to Hershel and Violet Row in Sellersburg, Indiana.  He is survived by his mother, brothers, and one sister.  He is also survived by his daughters Jeannie Newlin and Kathy Grabowski, and his son Jerry Rowe, Jr.  He had...

Mar 15, 2020

Mike L. Bender, 62, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday march 15, 2020 in Signature Healthcare. He was born July 27, 1957 in Brazil, Indiana to Claude and Della (Brown) Bender. Mike is survived by his mother, Della Bender of Terre Haute; son, Brandon Bender (Brooke) of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Makayla Bender, Drake Bender, and Aiden Bender;  ...

Mar 11, 2020

Susi Miller, 55, passed away at her home on March11, 2020 at 1:30 PM.  She was born on August 19, 1964 to Harry D Miller and Betty L Padgett-Miller.  Susi is preceded in death by both parents.  She is survived by her children, Joshua Hudson, Kitric Hudson, Rajen Megha, Tiersen Pfister, and Riel White; sister, Angel Cown;...

Mar 10, 2020

Gregory A Anthony, 57, of Terre Haute passed away at Regional hospital on March 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM. He was born on January 3, 1963 to Alvin Anthony and Hannah Pollock-Anthony.  He is preceded in death by his father.  Greg is survived by his mother and brother, Kenny Anthony (Kim).  Greg served his county in the...

Mar 9, 2020

Jerry W Beck Sr, 78, passed away on March 9, 2020 at Springhill Village.  He was born on January 29, 1942 to Claude Beck and Anna Porter –Beck.  Jerry was preceded in death by both parents and his brother Ronnie Beck. He is survived by his loving wife Joan Beck; sons Jerry W Beck Jr (Tammy Myers),...

Mar 8, 2020

Lisa Wellman, 43, of Terre Haute passed away on March 8, 2020 at Union Hospital.  She was born on March 20, 1976 to Ralph Wellman and Vicki Weir-Wellman.  She is preceded in death by her father.  Lisa is survived by her mother; two brothers, Brian and Tommy; two sisters Kathy and Beth; as well as several nieces...

Mar 4, 2020

Cheryl Ann LeMay, 55, passed away on March 4, 2020 at 2:20 a.m. at Southwood Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on January 3, 1965 to James E. LeMay and Ethel C.S. Franklin.  She was preceded in death by both her parents.  She is survived by her daughter Tabitha A. LeMay (her companion Mike Baysinger), her two sisters...

Feb 29, 2020

Michael Richardson, 61, of Terre Haute passed away in his home on February 29, 2020 at 8:33 AM.  He was born on April 3, 1958 to Bruce Richardson and Betty Markin-Richardson.  Mike is preceded in death by his father; love of his life, Terri Stott; and son Bruce L. Richardson II.  He is survived by his mother...

Feb 25, 2020

James C. Cox, 83, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2020 in his residence. James was retired from Ford Motor Company. He was born February 2, 1937 in Greencastle to A.J. and Vera Maxine (Robinson) Cox. James is survived by his wife, Janet (Kirby) Cox; daughters, Cindy Benson, Brenda Blackmon, and Amanda Gatton (Christopher); son, James...

Feb 23, 2020

Dale Sowards, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Indianapolis.  Samaritan Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.  A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.  Online condolences may be made to www.samaritanfunerals.com.

Feb 22, 2020

Leo Ray Leclercq Jr, 81, passed away on February 22, 2020 at Southwood Healthcare.  He was born on April 11, 1938 to Leo Ray Leclercq Sr. and Louise Catherine Heddon-Leclercq.  Leo is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patricia; Brother Daniel; Sisters Judy and Eva.  Leo is survived by his sons Nathan, Leo, and Gene;...