obituaries

Nov 9, 2019

Alapha Faye Cram, 84, died Saturday, November 9,2019 at home.

She was born March 3,1935 in Casey County, Ky. She loved histories and was a good homemaker.

She was the daughter of Johnny and Maize Warren of Reelsville.

Surviving are her husband James E. Cram, daughter Rhonda Galloway and husband Larry...

Nov 6, 2019

Edward E. Mahurin, 67, of Terre Haute died November 6, 2019 from brain trauma after falling from a ladder in his home.  He was born March 13, 1952 in Brazil Indiana to Gilbert and Edna (Reffit) Mahurin.

He is survived by his wife, Marie, sons Edward Mahurin, Jr. of Terre Haute, Bryant Mahurin of Miami...

Oct 29, 2019

Wesley Alexander Dean Stephens, 4 months old, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 29, 2019.  He was born June 21, 2019 in Terre Haute to Travis Stephens and Sandra Rowe.  Wesley was a happy baby and loved to play, smile, watch TV, and had a fascination with the ceiling fan.  He loved his family.

Wesley is...

Oct 29, 2019

Constance M. Tharp, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday October 29, 2019 in Union Hospital. She was born May 14, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Sandra Holliman. She is retired from the human resource department at Parkland College. Constance is survived by her daughters, Angie Wilkins, Tomiko Hampton, Roya Ball, and Joyce Tharp; son,...

Oct 26, 2019

Bonnie L. Pienkos, 75, of Sullivan passed away Saturday October 26, 2019. She was born January 21,1944 to Lester and Gloria Barley. Bonnie was an avid quilter and gardener, loved the outdoors, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post #197 in Shelburn.

Bonnie is survived by her husband Robert; son, Russell...

Oct 17, 2019

Beverly Ilene Burchett was born February 21, 1961 in Paris, IL to John C. and Ruth Leone (Bell) Crum. She passed away on October 17, 2019 at 1:55 pm at 58 years young in Meadows Manor North nursing home under the care of Southern Care Hospice.

She was survived by 3 children : Michael Reitsma,...

Oct 10, 2019

Brenda Joy Stringer, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday October 10, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She worked at H&R Block for over 25 years where she was not only a tax preparer but taught numerous courses and was a mentor to many new tax preparers. She was born March 26, 1950 in Greencastle...

Oct 6, 2019

Nancy Trezise passed away in Terre Haute on October 6, 2019.  She was born in Elwood, Indiana on April 2, 1951 to Mitchell Dale Brinker and Barbara Patrick Brinker.  She graduated from Lapel High School and Indiana State University. Nancy is survived by her husband, Bruce; daughter Lana Azar (Tom); grandchildren Louis Cyril Azar and Josephine Dale...

Oct 4, 2019

James Edward Davis, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 4, 2019 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He retired from GTE. He was born August 24, 1946 in Albany, KY to John Davis and Gertrude (McAffrey) Davis. He is survived by daughters, Angela Burch (Matt) and Wendy Luzadder (Mike); son, Jaben Davis (Jenny); grandchildren, Erin Robertson,...

Sep 29, 2019

Diana Shupe went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2019.  Heaven gained an Angel and we lost ours.  Diana was a quiet source of strength for her family and friends.  She was a skilled elementary school teacher, a passionate disciple of Christ, and for many years taught Bible memorization to church youth, as well...

Sep 29, 2019

Philip D Kirkman, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on September 29, 2019 at Union Hospital.  Philip was born on November 7, 1954 to Robert and Mary Kirkman.  He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his three brothers, Robert, Terry, and Gene Kirkman.  Philip is survived by his son Phillip Jr; Daughter Chynia;...

Sep 28, 2019

Deanna Kay Fales, 67, died peacefully with loved ones by her side while in hospice care at Harrison's Crossing Health Campus on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

She was born to Robert and Barbara Turpen on June 5, 1952 in Paris, Illinois. She was a graduate of Clinton High School class of 1970. Deanna met the...

Sep 28, 2019

Bryttani Erica Leaver, 29, of Terre Haute, Ind., formerly of Georgetown and Covington, Ind., died Saturday (Sept. 28, 2019).

Born in San Diego, Calif., on Nov. 29, 1989, she was the daughter of Brad (Paula) Leaver and Holly (Bradley) Glidewell. She was the mother of Trystan Weber and Samuel Wright.

She is survived...

Sep 24, 2019

Vernon Gail Matlock, 76, of Terre Haute passed away September 24, 2019.  He was born on August 3, 1943 to Charles and Anna "Maynard" Matlock.  Vern is preceded in death by both parents; his wife Betty; as well as several brothers and sisters.  He is survived by his daughters Pamela and her fiancé Kyle Vinardi, Gala Thurston...

Sep 22, 2019

Mark worked as a respiratory therapist for many years, prior to that, he served in the United States military, however, he never liked to discuss his time in the service. He did his duty. Nothing more, nothing less. Upon retirement, he moved into Harrison's Crossing in Terre Haute, where his dry humor and friendly demeanor won everyone over who...

Sep 21, 2019

Brenda Lee Palmer Schreiner, age 59, died at Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute, IN, on September 21st, 2019. She was born to Beulah Wiseman Palmer and Howard Palmer on September 21, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio. Brenda worked at Goodwill, Industries, as a private caregiver, in cleaning services at some hotels and as a homemaker. Left to...

Sep 16, 2019

Cora Jane Walter, 86, of Dana IN, passed away, September 16th, 2019 with her family by her side at Clinton Gardens. She was born to Floyd and Josephine Myer, January 21st, 1933.

She married the late Carl Walter in 1951, and they settled down on a farm in Parke County after Carl left the Army...

Sep 16, 2019

Samuel Eugene Wood, age 60, died at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Born on September 2, 1959 in Terre Haute to Wilber and Jane Wood. He loved driving his semi, spending time with friends and family, playing video games, working on his computer and riding his motorcycle.

He is...

Sep 14, 2019

Terry Wayne Elkins, 41, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born October 31, 1977 in Terre Haute to Gracie Sheese Allen and Albert  Elkins.  Terry was a stellar athlete excelling at boxing and basketball.  Known by many as "T-Dub" he was a self-proclaimed social butterfly and never...

Sep 14, 2019

Russell Sproull, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Meadows Manor East.  He was born August 19, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to Albert and Lollaine Sproull.  Russell was a 25 year member of the 8th Avenue Baptist Church where we was very faithful with Sunday School class.

He is preceded...