obituaries


Charles "Chuck" T Purcell

Charles "Chuck" T Purcell

Feb 14, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Purcell, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 14, 2019 in Terre Haute Indiana. Chuck was the son of Charles and Irene (Walker) Purcell, born on April 30, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Later in life Chuck made his home in Terre Haute, retiring from Aramark Uniform Services in 2007.  Chuck served as Past...

Patricia Joanne (Bedard) Tiefel

Patricia Joanne (Bedard) Tiefel

Feb 12, 2019

Patricia Joanne Tiefel, 78, of Clay City, IN passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019 in Terre Haute, IN. Patricia was born October 5, 1940 in Alpena, MI to Henry J. Bedard and Emily (St. Charles) Bedard.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Paul C. Newhouse.

Patricia is survived by her...

William M. Lutes

William M. Lutes

Feb 12, 2019

William M. Lutes was born in Terre Haute, IN, November 2, 1936 to John H. Lutes and Sarah Beatrice Lutes. Upon his high school graduation from Terre Haute Tech, he joined the United States Marine Corp. Upon his honorable discharge, he married Deanna (Kay) Barton also of Terre Haute Indiana. He began his career with Anaconda Aluminum,...

Lori Mead

Lori Mead

Feb 6, 2019

Lori Mead, 48, of Marshall IL passed away in her home on February 6, 2019.  She was born on August 19, 1970 to Earl Raymond Mead and Margaret Rosella Mead (Rayhel) in Granite City IL.  Lori is preceded in death by both parents.  She is survived by her sister Dawn Mead (Terry); brothers Mitch Mead (Julie), Jeff...

Judith (Meneely) Walden

Judith (Meneely) Walden

Feb 6, 2019

Judith Lynn Walden,76, of Terre Haute passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on February 6,2019. Born December 22,1942 to Robert A. Meneely and Ruth(Thomas) Meneely, she enjoyed a life of family, country and gospel music, crafting, and books. She married Kenneth e. Walden on May 10,1959 and they had three children: Tina(Craig) Tuttle of...

Virginia Simpson-Washburn

Virginia Simpson-Washburn

Feb 5, 2019

Virginia Simpson-Washburn, 84, of Terre Haute passed away February 5, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 20, 1934 to Maurice Gibbs and Olive Louis (Whitaker) Gibbs.  She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband William Dennis Simpson as well as her husband later in life Wayne Leon Washburn; Sister Patsy King (Donald)...

Anna "Ann" Mae (Rhoads) Strohm

Anna "Ann" Mae (Rhoads) Strohm

Feb 4, 2019

Anna Mae 'Ann" Strohm, 90, of Marshall passed away Monday February 4, 2019 at 11:13 pm in Gibson Family Center for Hospice. She had worked for over 30 years at Burnside Community Health Center in Marshall. She was born November 9, 1928 in Clark County to Clayton Rhoads and Helen (Campbell) Rhoads. Ann is survived by daughters,...

Jane F (Ray) Thompson

Jane F (Ray) Thompson

Feb 3, 2019

Jane Frances Thompson, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday February 3, 2019 at 5:42 am in Southwood Health and Rehab. She was head of housekeeping at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born January 12, 1922 in Clinton to Richard Ray and Helen (Harden) Ray. Jane is survived by a daughter, Patty Riecks; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and...

Amber Jo Cobb

Amber Jo Cobb

Feb 3, 2019

Amber Jo Cobb, 38, of Nashville, IN passed away Sunday February 3, 2019 in Bloomington, IN. She was born August 29, 1980 in Columbus, IN to Arthur E. Lacefield and Deborah K. (Boston) Lacefield. Amber is survived by her parents; daughters, Kaitlyn Combest, Clara Lacefield, and Abagail Cobb; a son, Oliver Cobb; a brother, Jacob Lacefield; a...

Gordon Lee Moore

Gordon Lee Moore

Feb 2, 2019

Gordon Lee Moore, 71, of Fairbanks, IN passed away Saturday February 2, 2019 at 2:04 am in Gibson Family Center for Hospice. He was born August 27, 1947 in Sullivan to Virgil Moore and Leona Mae (Adams) Moore. Gordon is survived by his sons, Gordon V. Moore and wife Tiffany and Scott L. Moore and his wife...

Kenneth Duane Hardway

Kenneth Duane Hardway

Jan 31, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" Duane Hardway, 93, of Martinsville IL passed away on January 31, 2019 in Heartland Manor of Casey, Illinois.  Kenny was born on August 8, 1925 to John Lee Hardway and Nanny Ethel (Carper) Hardway.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, attended the Bible Church and Methodist Church in Martinsville, member of the American...

Clifford Townsend Caddell

Clifford Townsend Caddell

Jan 29, 2019

Clifford Townsend Caddell, 82, of Jasonville passed away at 5:49 am Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in his residence. He was born September 28, 1936 in Bogle, IN William Kestersen Cadddell and Frances (Summner) Caddell. Survivors include his wife, Maryanne (Lang) Caddell of Jasonville who he married on October 28, 1978; children, Mark Caddell (Tonya) of West Terre...

Olin "Odie" Dean Hall

Olin "Odie" Dean Hall

Jan 28, 2019

Olin "Odie" Dean Hall, 79, of Greencastle passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 in his home. He was born on August 24, 1939 to Verlin and Nora Hall in Newton, Kansas. Survivors include his wife Sandi Hall of Greencastle; children Troy (Melissa) Hall of Greencastle, Melissa (David) Rivera of Greencastle, Andrew Hall of Boulder, Colorado, Michael Hall...

Ronald Mcneill

Ronald Mcneill

Jan 25, 2019

Ronald McNeill, 44, of Terre Haute passed away in St. Joseph Hospital of Fort Wayne IN of January 25. Ronald was born on April 11, 1974 to John McNeill and Judith (Bridgewater) McNeill.  Ron is preceded in death by both parents; his brothers Thomas French and Steve McNeill as well as his sister Donna Harrington and sister-in-law...

Marsha Kay Cuvelier

Marsha Kay Cuvelier

Jan 24, 2019

Marsha Kay Cuvelier, 66, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 24, 2019 in her residence. She was born February 6, 1952 in Terre Haute to Alfred Cuvelier and Betty (Thomas) Cuvelier. Survivors include; sisters, Becky Grindle, Lorie Smock, and Kathy Byarlay and several nieces and nephews. Marsha was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, who was...

Robert A. White

Robert A. White

Jan 13, 2019

Robert Alan White, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday January 13, 2019 at 9:06 am in his residence. Robert retired after 35 years with Indiana State University. He was born July 26, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH to Harold A. White and Yvonne (Atchison) White. Robert is survived by his sons, Chad White and Christopher White; a...

Teresa L. (Cottrell) Brown

Teresa L. (Cottrell) Brown

Jan 7, 2019

Teresa L. Brown, 53, of Terre Haute passed away, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday January 7, 2019 in Union Hospital with her family by her side. She was born August 31, 1965 in Terre Haute to Gary Cottrell and Marilyn (Chapman) Cottrell. Teresa is survived by her husband of 37 years and the love...

Paul L. Brower, I

Paul L. Brower, I

Jan 3, 2019

Paul L. Brower, I, 71 of Clinton passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at 4:38 am in Providence Health Care. He was born August 7, 1947 in Ottenbein, IN to Roscoe Brower and Georganna (Crowder) Brower. Paul is survived by daughters, Patricia Brower, Adria Ingram (Zeb), and Deedria Heinze (Brian). Toni Thomas (Chris); sons, Paul Brower II...

Robert Martin Hafey "Cowboy Bob"

Robert Martin Hafey "Cowboy Bob"

Dec 31, 2018

Robert Martin Hafey (Cowboy Bob), 66, passed away December 31, 2018 in Union Hospital at 2:49 PM.  He was born July 30, 1952 to Oren Coy Hafey and Harriett Hazetta Mead in Seattle WA. Bob is preceded in death by his brother Ron Hafey.   He is survived by his daughters Leona Hazetta Bryant and Daisy Mae Swett;...

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Art

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Art

Dec 29, 2018

Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Art, 62, of Terre Haute passed away December 29, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving friends and pets. Libby was born January 17, 1956 and was a lifelong resident of Terre Haute.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Al Withrow.  Libbie had many interests and careers.  She worked as...