obituaries

Aug 22, 2019

James Robert Moore, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Terre Haute Union Hospital.  He was born February 25, 1951 in Zanesville, Ohio to Robert Gene Moore and Naomi Pauline Barrett Moore.  Jim obtained a double Bachelor's degree in History and Mathematics from Ohio State.  He worked as a dialysis technician for over...

Aug 20, 2019

Gloria Smith, 71, of Terre Haute passed away on August 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on February 6, 1948 to Kennard V Denny and J. Lucille Denny.  Gloria is preceded in death by both parents as well as her husband Archie E Smith. She is survived by her two sons, Shawn Smith...

Aug 12, 2019

Dennis M. Hyde, Sr. 60, of Terre Haute passed away Monday August 12, 2019. He was retired from the US Army where he was a drill instructor. He also worked at Sony DADC and Ivy Hill Packaging for many years. He was born May 6, 1959 in Terre Haute to James Donald and Marjorie Lou (Thomas) Hyde....

Aug 6, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Gill, 72, went Home on August 6, 2019.  She was born July 11, 1947 to George Earl and Della Pearl Eyre.  She was married to Charles Edward Gill (who is already Home).  Her sisters, Phyllis Jean and Mary Rosalie as well as one brother Larry Eyre (Cindy) have also already gone Home.

She...

Aug 2, 2019

Sylvia Dunn, 71, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully on August 2, 2019 at the Gibson Family Hospice Center in Union Hospital. She was born March 15, 1948 to Donald and Wanda Dunn.  Sylvia was an RN for over 40 years and retired from Union Hospital after 22 years. She was a home body that loved to...

Aug 1, 2019

Debra Sue Jones, 66, of Bloomingdale passed away peacefully Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Gibson Family Hospice Center in Union Hospital.  She was born March 5, 1953 to James M. Harkrider and Donna Sowers Eldridge.  Debra was a graduate of Turkey Run High School.  Throughout her life she lived in Crawfordsville, Rockville, Bloomingdale and Mequon Wisconsin.  She...

Jul 31, 2019

Mark Otho Oster passed away peacefully at age 82. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Kurt Oster; and his first wife, Nancy Claypool. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Brehm) Oster; four sons, Mark, Otho Jr., Karl Eugene, Bruce Robert and Kurt Joseph; one sister, Wilhelmina (Billie) Young; one granddaughter, Courtney Athena; and one...

Jul 27, 2019

Evelyn Wilson, 58, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday July 27, 2019 in Springhill Village. She was born December 30, 1960 in Terre Haute to Elza Leon and Betty Jean (Schell) Wilson. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Christina Edwards (Dustin); sisters, Juanita Gomolisky (Jesse), Cheryl Edwards (Tim), and Brenda Bullock (Paul); her twin brother, Donald Wilson;...

Jul 27, 2019

Evelyn Wilson, 58, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday July 27, 2019 in Springhill Village. She was born December 30, 1960 in Terre Haute to Elza Leon and Betty Jean (Schell) Wilson. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Christina Edwards (Dustin); sisters, Juanita Gomolisky (Jesse), Cheryl Edwards (Tim), and Brenda Bullock (Paul); her twin brother, Donald Wilson;...

Jul 23, 2019

Zachary Evan Miller, Sr, 39, passed away at Signature Health Care in Terre Haute on July 23, 2019 due to serious recurring illness.  He was born on February 19, 1980 to Maurice and Naomi Miller.  He is survived by his daughter, Isreal Christina in Fort Collins Colorado; Son Zachary Evan Miller Jr of Terre Haute; both parents;...

Jul 16, 2019

On this date of July 16, 2019 we bid farewell to our beloved brother, uncle,and cousin Dale Hammond. Dale was born on December 14,1966 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Joseph Chester Hammond (Dec.) and Wanda Rose Taylor-Hammond (Dec.) also from Terre Haute.  Dale is survived by his oldest sister Jennifer Lynn Kiefer and her husband James Kiefer...

Jul 14, 2019

Pamela Sue Marcum 63, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana and currently of Worthington, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep at 3:33 a.m. on July 14, 2019. She was born on April 7, 1956 at Community East Hospital to Norma Jean Bennett and Lester Waterman.

She is survived by her brother Norman Bennett, niece Jennifer Dawn...

Jul 5, 2019

Amanda Nicole Pearson, 31, of Terre Haute and formerly of Harrison County Indiana, joined her mother Michelle in heaven on July 5, 2019 with her father Dennis and her sister Leah at her side.  She was born September 19, 1987 in Louisville, Kentucky to Dennis and Michelle Pearson.  Amanda loved animals and spent lots of her time...

Jul 1, 2019

Mark D. Copeland departed this planet on July 1, 2019 after completing his mission at the age of 61. His last words were "Beam me up, Scotty! There's no sign of intelligent life down here." We believe he had had his fill of the current political environment and the generation known as the "millennials."

Jul 1, 2019

Richard Payton passed away on July 1, 2019.  He is preceded in death by hi brother Mike Payton and granddaughter Tristan Payton.  Richard is survived by his son Richard Allen Payton Jr; brother David Payton; several nieces and nephews, as well as his dog Tink.  Richard enjoyed auctions and fishing. He also liked to harass people in...

Jun 23, 2019

David Smithmeyer, 71, of Center Point passed away in his home on June 23, 2019.  He was born in Richmond IN on July 3, 1947 to Kenneth J Smithmeyer and Martha A (Hadley) Smithmeyer.  David is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his wife Lynn Paul and son Jackson Paul.  David was on...

Jun 21, 2019

Fred Elmore was born August 1, 1943, at home in Bloomingdale, IN. His Parents were Eva Christine & Charles Philip Elmore. Fred was the youngest of 5 children: Betty, John, David, & Clotine. He graduated from Turkey Run High School and enlisted in the US Navy in 1960 at Great Lakes Naval Base. He received training as...

Jun 21, 2019

Daniel W. Shepard was born December 16,1948 and passed away June 21, 2019.  He was a life long resident of Terre Haute, Indiana.

Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, his late wife Shelby, and his brother Paul K. Crabb.  He is survived by his two children, son Kenny L. Shepard (Jo) of Terre...

Jun 20, 2019

Joseph W. Collester, 51, of Rosedale passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 20, 2019.  He was born in Indianapolis to Charles Collester and Patricia Collier.  Joe was a mechanic by trade and loved working on cars.  He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and drinking beer.  He was the best dad and grandpa ever.  He also loved...

Jun 17, 2019

David R. Baysinger, 64, of Terre Haute passed away June 17, 2019 at his residence.  He was born February 8, 1955 to Jimmy Dan Baysinger and Doris Elaine Baysinger.  David loved music, especially the Beatles, Queen, and Rush.  He enjoyed gardening and sitting around a fire with friends.

David is preceded in death by his...