obituaries


Joanna Rose Debruhl

Joanna Rose Debruhl

May 10, 2019

Joanna Rose DeBruhl, 71, of Sullivan, formally of Indianapolis,  passed away on May 10, 2019 in Sullivan, at home, surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12pm-9pm, at Worthington Community Building in the Worthington Park.  Address is 228 N. Dayton St. Worthington IN 47471. Cremation by Samaritan Funeral and...

Patricia Dorsett Halfman

Patricia Dorsett Halfman

May 9, 2019

Patricia Dorsett Halfman,61, of Sullivan passed away recently.  She was born on August 18, 1957 to Wilbur Halfman and Edith (Tappan) Halfman.  She is preceded in death by both parents; former husband and companion Donald Alumbaugh; as well as brothers Michael and Ronald Halfman.  Patricia is survived by her two daughters Jessica Harding (David) and Bernie Ratliff...

Zachary Lloyd Mills

Zachary Lloyd Mills

May 9, 2019

Zachary Lloyd Mills, 33, passed away in Brazil on May 9, 2019.  He was born on January 27, 1986 to Christopher Mills and Pam Brannan.  He is preceded in death by two grandfathers Lloyd Mills and Clifford Dunham.  Zack is survived by his mother Pam (Hector Hernadez; Pat Dunham, whom raised him as his own son; Brothers...

Florence Manuel Cooper

Florence Manuel Cooper

May 9, 2019

Florence Manuel Cooper, 100, of Terre Haute, passed away, May 9, 2019, peacefully in her home with her loving family at her side. Florence was born May 26, 1918, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clyde and Lettie (Bell) Manuel. Florence is survived by her son, Angelo; and daughter, Beverly; thirty-two grandchildren; fifty-nine great-grandchildren; thirty-one...

James Smith

James Smith

May 6, 2019

James Smith, 60, of Terre Haute passed away on May 6, 2019.  He was born June 27, 1958 in Terre Haute to Howard N. Smith and Erma E. Smith (McClure).  James loved to go camping and was motorcyclist and Harley Davidson enthusiast.  He also loved to do yardwork and spend time with his family.

James...

Patricia L. Trimmer

Patricia L. Trimmer

May 5, 2019

Patricia L. Trimmer, 74, of Lewis passed away on May 5, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born June 18, 1944 in Terre Haute to James and Dora Trimmer.  Patricia loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening.  She was a loving and caring mother.  Her grandkids were her heart.  They say she was a friend of...

Briggitte D. Slusser

Briggitte D. Slusser

May 5, 2019

Briggitte D. Slusser, 60, of Terre Haute passed away May 5, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born January 13, 1959 in Marion, Indiana to Larry and Mary Enyeart.  Briggitte enjoyed cooking, playing games on the computer, and caring for her family.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Slusser,  grandchildren Molly and...

Linda Walton

Linda Walton

May 4, 2019

Linda Walton, 63, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019 after a battle with brain cancer.  She was born April 3, 1957 to Lawrence and Peggy Walton who preceded her in death.  Linda had various factory jobs over the years.  Her grandchildren and her family were her life.  She loved...

James Crosby

James Crosby

May 3, 2019

Jim Crosby, 68, of Lewis, passed away May 3, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born June 29, 1950 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Jim and Belva Crosby. Jim worked on the Track Department for the Milwaukee and Soo Line Railroad and later worked for CP Rail as an engineer. He is...

James L. Pizzo, Jr.

James L. Pizzo, Jr.

May 3, 2019

James L. Pizzo, Jr., 72, of Greencastle passed away Friday May 3, 2019 in his residence. He was born February 4, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA to James L. Pizzo and Geneva (Stalcup) Pizzo. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte (Riley) Pizzo; daughters, Becky Thompson, Jolene Pizzo, Nancy, Gloria, Sandy Matson, and Sharon Verity; sons,...

Lorene Hagy

Lorene Hagy

May 2, 2019

Lorene Hagy, 88, of Terre Haute passed away in Springhill Village on May 2, 2019 at 2:55 AM She was born on May 9, 1930 to Carl Peters and Rosette (Kennedy) Hagy.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Lincoln Hagy; Sons Lincoln and Carl Hagy; Daughters Brenda and Florine; as well as many brothers...

William Tanner

William Tanner

May 1, 2019

William Tanner, 85, of Brazil passed away in his home on May 1, 2019 surrounded by loving family.  He was born on April 19, 1934 to William Tanner Clara Tanner (Stephens.)  He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Tanner; Daughter Debbie Hicks, as well as his sister Mary Ruth Hayes.  William is survived by his...

Randy "Red" W. Sallee

Randy "Red" W. Sallee

Apr 27, 2019

Randy "Red" W. Sallee, 63, of Terre Haute passed away at his residence on April 27, 2019.  He was born November 20, 1955 in Terre Haute to Roger and Melinda (Miller) Sallee.  Randy was a boilermaker by trade.  He enjoyed the outdoors, going to the casino, and loved Thursday night gatherings with friends at The Cabin.  Randy...

James B. Walker

James B. Walker

Apr 25, 2019

James B. Walker, 61, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully April 25, 2019 surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. He worked for Western Tar/Stella Jones for 40 years. He was born February 9, 1958 to James and Norma Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Larry W. Snow; three...

James Wayne Fagg

James Wayne Fagg

Apr 24, 2019

James Wayne Fagg, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 9:35 pm in Meadows Manor North. He was born May 17, 1945 in Dresser, IN to Clarence Lee Fagg and Dorothy Mary (Lamb) Fagg. James is survived by his wife, Peggy (Smith) Fagg; a daughter, Lisa Buchannan (Tim) of Dennison, IL; sons, Roy...

Jo Eileen (Beck) Brewer

Jo Eileen (Beck) Brewer

Apr 21, 2019

Jo Eileen Beck Brewer, 100, passed away April 21, 2019. She was born November 20, 1918 in Bruceville, IN. She was the daughter of Jo and Hallie (Seiver) Beck formerly of Pimento, IN. She leaves her 98 year old sister, Martha Beck Ellis of Carmel, IN; a niece, Betsy Ellis Bartlett (Steve) of Westfield, IN; and a...

Stephen Benefiel

Stephen Benefiel

Apr 20, 2019

Stephen Benefiel, 59, passed away April 20, 2019 in his home after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was born July 2, 1959 to Jack and Winefred Benefiel in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  He retired from Terrecorp of Indianapolis as their operations manager. Stephen enjoyed riding his Harley but he most of all he loved spending...

Edward L. Whalen

Edward L. Whalen

Apr 18, 2019

Edward L. Whalen was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 24, 1936.  He died 30,095 days later in Austin, Texas with his wife, son, daughter and caregiver by his bedside on April 18, 2019.

He was the firstborn son of Louise Agatha (Roach) Whalen and Edward Joseph Whalen.  In 1958, Ed received his baccalaureate...

Richard Lee Hooper

Richard Lee Hooper

Apr 17, 2019

Richard Lee Hooper, 73, passed away at Southwood Nursing Home on April 17, 2019.  He was born on August 14, 1945 to Glenn Hooper and Lyla Hooper.  Richard is preceded in death by a son, Steve Hooper. He is survived by son Richard Hooper.  Richard was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 346. ...

William Brent Moore

William Brent Moore

Apr 16, 2019

William Brent Moore

May 5, 1951-April 16-2019

William Brent Moore (Bill) son of the late Robert R. Moore and Martha Moore Tuttle, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday April 16th, surrounded by his children and family.Bill was a lifelong resident of Terre Haute, IN, having attended Collett Elementary, McLean...