obituaries

Dec 16, 2019

Ella Reely,69, of Terre Haute died December 16, 2019. She was born January 24,1950 in Terre Haute to Alice and Charles Gabbard. Survivors include three children; Jack Holland, Jane Holland, and Jason Holland, five loving grandchildren; Eddy, Danielle, Addie, Angie, Michael, four sisters Elise Bunch, Debra Glaspie, Connie Vester, Diana Shorter, four brothers Chester Gabbard, Randy Gabbard,...

Dec 16, 2019

Marcella Lorraine McDaniel Blankenship died Dec. 16, 2019, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born at home in southern Vigo County, IN, on May 18, 1940, to Margaret O'Hearn McDaniel and Richard McDaniel. She was the sixth of seven children, joining the family behind Juanita, Ramona, Richard, Theodore, and Russell, but before Stephanie.

Dec 15, 2019

Dawn Michele Reynolds,54, of Terre Haute passed away in her home on December 15, 2019.  She was born on July 29, 1965 to Donald R. Greene and Janice K. Greene.  Michele is preceded in death by her brother Donnie Greene.  She is survived by both her parents; Husband Scott Eric Reynolds; Sons Lucas Ryan Reynolds and his...

Dec 15, 2019

Brenda E Durfee (Haynes) Departed this life surrounded by her loving family Sunday Dec 15th.  Brenda was a kind, loving mother, who enjoyed silly jokes, dancing and most of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   She loved her Tuesday night outings to the Saint Bernice American Legion,   gathering with special people who included her in their fun.   ...

Dec 13, 2019

Wardell 'Bobby' Brooks was born May 18, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Bobby Brooks and Frieda Knox. Bobby was known in his youth days to break records in track & field for TH North High Sch. He attended church with his grandmother Irene Knox and mother at Shiloh MBC. He was well known at being helpful to...

Dec 7, 2019

Ronald G. Kintz, 74, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his faithful dogs on December 7, 2019.  He was born on June 22, 1945 to the late Harold and Ermagene Kintz.  He is survived by his brother, Robert Kintz, and sister, Haroldine Giles; two daughters, Jeanette Jackson and Kara Jackson, as well as his nieces, nephews,...

Dec 5, 2019

Bill Modesitt (90) of Cory, passed away Thursday night Dec. 5th 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born April 13, 1929 in Cory to Ray and Mona (Harris) Modesitt.

Bill was a retired farmer and fuel truck owner/operator, a US Army veteran of the Korean War, member of the American Legion Post 328...

Dec 5, 2019

Jack R. Stute, Jr., 88, of Terre Haute passed away December 5, 2019 at his residence.  He was born May 2, 1931 in Evansville, Indiana to Jack R. Stute and Mary Lee Stute.  Jack served his country in the Korean War as an MP in the US Army.  He enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing cards and visiting friends. ...

Dec 2, 2019

Marlene Elfrieda Deerwester, 80, passed away on December 2, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.  She was born in Buckley, IL on June 5, 1939 to John H Rust and Frieda (Kottke) Rust.  Marlene was the youngest of eight.  She is survived by her daughter Angela Fields (Ronnie Deetz); four Grandchildren, Duane, Aaron, Logan, and Daniel;...

Nov 30, 2019

Bobby Bun Lee Helms Sr, 66, of Terre Haute passed away November 30, 2019 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born July 17, 1953 to Robert Lee Helms Sr and Esther (Hendricks) Helms.  He is survived by his Sons Bobby Helms Jr and Aaron Lee Helms; Daughters Tammy Lynn Helms and Amber Sue Helms;...

Nov 25, 2019

Michael Hamilton, 68, passed away at home on November 25, 2019.  He was born on March 10, 1951 to Claude A Hamilton and Frances A Hamilton.  Michael is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife Nancy; His Children Matt Hamilton (Kami) and Charity Reed (Rodney); Brother Scott Hamilton; Sisters Diane Jones (Kenny)...

Nov 22, 2019

Sandra S Willis, 77, of Terre Haute passed away at Meadows Manor East on November 22, 2019. She was born on January 30, 1942 to James and Mary (Burhardt) McKee. Sandra is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Conrad Keith Willis; Son Brian Keith Willis as well as her brother David Duke McKee.  She is survived...

Nov 20, 2019

Sharon Ann Morris, 60, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday November 20, 2019 in her residence. She was born October 1, 1959 in Terre Haute to Ivan and Martha Ann (Cronkite) Snavely. Sharon is survived by her husband, John Morris; daughter, Cherylann Kelley; mother, Martha Mathe; sisters, Debra Steurwald (Glen), Katherine Snavely (Gary), and Linda Durlinger (Randy);...

Nov 19, 2019

Linda M Richardson (Langdon), 70, of Carbon, IN passed away on November 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by those who cared for her to the end of her life. Daughter Donna English, son-in-law Bob English, and most of all her "Special Great Grandchildren" McKayla, Trevor, Avery, Dale, Kahleeah who loved to help care for their Great...

Nov 17, 2019

Donna Kay Whitlow, 69, of Clay City passed away in her home surrounded by family on November 17, 2019 at 2:15 PM.  She was born on January 10, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN to Dwight and Hazel-Spice Bryant. She graduated Emmerich Manual High School in 1968. She served 5 years in the Air Force. Donna is survived by...

Nov 16, 2019

Karen Lee Ellis, 65, of Terre Haute passed away November 16, 2019.  She was born September 22, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Claude and Betty Lou Bush. She loved fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son Michael Ellis and daughter Jessica Ellis, sister Linda(Jay) Lazzell, and several nieces, nephews...

Nov 16, 2019

Wes went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2019. Born July 24,1943 to Hazel and Wesley, Sr in Terre Haute,In. Wes is survived by his wife, Ruth.  His daughters  - Beth (and Ricky) Martin of Kapaa, Hawaii and Debbie (and Bill) Dotson of Vermontville,Michigan. Wes is also survived by his two sisters...

Nov 13, 2019

John Boyd, 64, of Clinton passed away in his home on November 13, 2019 at 1:15 PM.  He was born on April 17, 1955. John was adopted and raised by Terrance and Clara Boyd.  He is preceded in death by his adoptive parents, as well as his father-in-law Clifford Sronce Sr. John is survived by his wife...

Nov 11, 2019

Ken Borden, 61, passed away at is home on November 11, 2019.  He was born on September 20, 1958 to Kenneth Borden Sr and Helen (Crawford) Borden.  Ken is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his loving wife Sandy Borden; son Brian Borden of Montgomery Alabama; Daughter Brittney McGuire of Hickory, North Carolina;...

Nov 10, 2019

Janet S. Dugger, 54, of Terre Haute passed on November 10, 2019. She was born in Valparaiso, IN March 13, 1965 to Clyde and Betty (Coleman) Dugger the youngest of seven children.

She is survived by her three sons Brian (Jennifer) Knight of Schertz, TX, Ryan Knight of Paris, IL, Cody Knight of Terre Haute,...