obituaries

Dec 26, 2018

Constance "Connie" M Murphy, 82, of Terre Haute passed away December 26, 2018 at 1:58 AM in Springhill Village Nursing Home.  Connie was born on June 1, 1936 to Melvin McClain and Ernestine (Gummere) McClain.  She is preceded in death by both parents as well as the father of her children, Glen Murphy.  She is survived by...

Dec 22, 2018

Linda Sue Murphy, 68, of Clinton passed away December 22, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born October 8, 1950 in Terre Haute to James and Esther (Spice) McBride.  Linda loved to play Bingo and enjoyed gambling.  She was also a huge Elvis fan.  Most of all she loved spending time with her...

Dec 21, 2018

Beth Jo McDonald, 26, passed away on December 21, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1992 in Terre Haute to Joseph and Susan McDonald.  She graduated from Terre Haute South High School and Indiana State University.  Beth loved all animals and interning at the White Violet Center.  She was a kind, gentle soul who...

Dec 21, 2018

Doris M. McAllister of Terre Haute, Ind., died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2018. She was born in Riley, Ind. on Oct. 23, 1925 to Macey and Edith (Romas) Bratt.

She married Neil McAllister on July 6, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1974. Following her work as an optical technician,...

Dec 19, 2018

Geraldine L. Weger, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018 at 3:20 pm in Springhill Village. She was born August 27, 1935 in Vigo County to Virgil Smith and Elivenetta (Nulta) Smith Stapleton. Geraldine is survived her granddaughter, Stacy Switzer (Scott) and great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Kyle, and Laura. She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 18, 2018

Betty Jo Brock McKinney, 78, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018.  She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on February 23, 1940 to Golden and Hester (Hickman) Rutherford.  Betty was employed at Uniroyal Tire & Rubber Company for 20 years and retired from John Sexton & Company of Indianapolis, Indiana with 15 years of service.

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Dec 14, 2018

Dorothy Dunn, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Friday December 14, 2018 in Harrison's Crossing. She was born November 22, 1934 in Terre Haute. Cremation is scheduled. Samaritan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 8, 2018

Robin D. Stewart-Coffin, 53, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday December 8, 2018 at 12:27 pm in Terre Haute Nursing and Rehab. She was a server at New Day Café. She was born June 25, 1965 in Hollywood, FL to Robert Coffin and Wanda (Bruer) Coffin. Robin is survived by her daughter, Shyleigh Buntain; sister, Terry Coffin;...

Dec 2, 2018

Jennifer (Jen) L. Hyde, 47, of Shelburn passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday December 2, 2018 with her partner of 24 years, Sandi Berger and their friend Melissa Edwards, by her side. Jen was a lover of dogs. Jen and Sandi had five at home with them. Sadie was Jen's faithful companion, along with her...

Dec 1, 2018

Thomas Edward Mauriello, 75, of Terre Haute passed away December 1, 2018 at Southwood Healthcare.  He was born on May 3, 1943 in Brooklyn New York and raised by his parents Arthur Mauriello and Francis Anna Mauriello. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister Barbara Ann Murdock.  He is survived by...

Nov 27, 2018

Alma Irene Wyrick Hoopingarner, 82, of West terre Haute passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018.  She was born on May 7, 1936. Alma is survived by her husband Harry Hoopingarner.  Samaritan Funeral home assisted with cremation.

Nov 25, 2018

Everett Lee Meeker, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday November 25, 2018. He liked to build and restore Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Everett was born May 16, 1953 in Lexington, KY and is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Patricia McMahan. He is survived by a long-time friend, Sherry Stout of Brazil and other friends...

Nov 24, 2018

Steven Eugene McConnell was born in Vincennes, Indiana to Helen and Eugene McConnell on October 6, 1955 and moved to Terre Haute shortly afterward.  He attended Vigo County elementary schools and Laboratory (State) High School.  As a young man he spent a short time living in Florida but otherwise resided in Terre Haute all of his life. ...

Nov 23, 2018

Shirley Maureen Knapp, 92, of Brazil passed away Friday November 23, 2018 at 1:53 am in Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. She had worked at Lucille's Shop, Burger Chef, and she retired from Ivy Tech in Terre Haute. She was born July 4, 1926 in Brazil to Raymond Delano Holland and Lillian Lasalle (Hibbs) Holland. Shirley is survived...

Nov 19, 2018

Antonio "Tony" Forey Morales, 68, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018, surrounded by his family at home. He was born November 1, 1950, in Miami, AZ, to Roy C. and Viola F. Morales. He is a 1969 graduate of Buena High School, in Sierra Vista, AZ.

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Nov 19, 2018

Debra K. "Debbie" Bryant, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on November 19, 2018 at 3:30 AM in her home due to complications from diabetes.  She was born April 27, 1954 to Donald R. Bryant and Geraldine (Smith) Weger. Debra is preceded in death by her father; daughter, Lori Ann Burgess, and sister, Cheryl Bryant.  She is...

Nov 15, 2018

Betty J. Sagraves of Missouri City, Texas died on November 15, 2018.  She was born in Vigo County October 4, 1924 to Buel Sagraves and Tishia Jones Sagraves. Betty graduated from Glenn High School in 1943.  She retired from Bindley Western Industries in 1973. Betty was the primary caregiver for her mother, Tishia, until her mother's death...

Nov 14, 2018

Eric Eldon Wilkinson, 43, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday November 14, 2018 in his residence. He was born March 11, 1975 in Terre Haute to Carl E. Wilkinson and Cathy (Compton) Wilkinson. He is survived by his parents; daughters, Micheala Wilkinson, Elizabeth Kennedy, and Addison Chumley; sons, Bryan Wallace, Lauren Henry, and Eric Wilkinson, Jr.; brothers,...

Nov 12, 2018

William "Bill" Perry Rogers of West Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on November 12, 2018 at the age of 57. Bill was born on August 11, 1961 to Joseph Perry and Lillian May (Jackson) Rogers. In 1979 he married Teresa Raley Nichols and this union produced two children, Heather May Rogers and William...

Nov 12, 2018

Clarence Edward Allen III went to be with the Lord on November  12, 2018 at 8:17 a.m. at Southwood Nursing Home.  He was born on November 4, 1979 to Delia McClan and Clarence Edward Allen II in Gary, Indiana and was raised by his grandmother Pearl McClam until she left to be with the Lord.  Clarence attended...