obituaries


James Crosby

James Crosby

May 3, 2019

Jim Crosby, 68, of Lewis, passed away May 3, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born June 29, 1950 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Jim and Belva Crosby. Jim worked on the Track Department for the Milwaukee and Soo Line Railroad and later worked for CP Rail as an engineer. He is...

James L. Pizzo, Jr.

James L. Pizzo, Jr.

May 3, 2019

James L. Pizzo, Jr., 72, of Greencastle passed away Friday May 3, 2019 in his residence. He was born February 4, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA to James L. Pizzo and Geneva (Stalcup) Pizzo. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte (Riley) Pizzo; daughters, Becky Thompson, Jolene Pizzo, Nancy, Gloria, Sandy Matson, and Sharon Verity; sons,...

Lorene Hagy

Lorene Hagy

May 2, 2019

Lorene Hagy, 88, of Terre Haute passed away in Springhill Village on May 2, 2019 at 2:55 AM She was born on May 9, 1930 to Carl Peters and Rosette (Kennedy) Hagy.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Lincoln Hagy; Sons Lincoln and Carl Hagy; Daughters Brenda and Florine; as well as many brothers...

William Tanner

William Tanner

May 1, 2019

William Tanner, 85, of Brazil passed away in his home on May 1, 2019 surrounded by loving family.  He was born on April 19, 1934 to William Tanner Clara Tanner (Stephens.)  He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Tanner; Daughter Debbie Hicks, as well as his sister Mary Ruth Hayes.  William is survived by his...

Randy "Red" W. Sallee

Randy "Red" W. Sallee

Apr 27, 2019

Randy "Red" W. Sallee, 63, of Terre Haute passed away at his residence on April 27, 2019.  He was born November 20, 1955 in Terre Haute to Roger and Melinda (Miller) Sallee.  Randy was a boilermaker by trade.  He enjoyed the outdoors, going to the casino, and loved Thursday night gatherings with friends at The Cabin.  Randy...

James B. Walker

James B. Walker

Apr 25, 2019

James B. Walker, 61, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully April 25, 2019 surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. He worked for Western Tar/Stella Jones for 40 years. He was born February 9, 1958 to James and Norma Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Larry W. Snow; three...

James Wayne Fagg

James Wayne Fagg

Apr 24, 2019

James Wayne Fagg, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 9:35 pm in Meadows Manor North. He was born May 17, 1945 in Dresser, IN to Clarence Lee Fagg and Dorothy Mary (Lamb) Fagg. James is survived by his wife, Peggy (Smith) Fagg; a daughter, Lisa Buchannan (Tim) of Dennison, IL; sons, Roy...

Jo Eileen (Beck) Brewer

Jo Eileen (Beck) Brewer

Apr 21, 2019

Jo Eileen Beck Brewer, 100, passed away April 21, 2019. She was born November 20, 1918 in Bruceville, IN. She was the daughter of Jo and Hallie (Seiver) Beck formerly of Pimento, IN. She leaves her 98 year old sister, Martha Beck Ellis of Carmel, IN; a niece, Betsy Ellis Bartlett (Steve) of Westfield, IN; and a...

Stephen Benefiel

Stephen Benefiel

Apr 20, 2019

Stephen Benefiel, 59, passed away April 20, 2019 in his home after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was born July 2, 1959 to Jack and Winefred Benefiel in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  He retired from Terrecorp of Indianapolis as their operations manager. Stephen enjoyed riding his Harley but he most of all he loved spending...

Edward L. Whalen

Edward L. Whalen

Apr 18, 2019

Edward L. Whalen was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 24, 1936.  He died 30,095 days later in Austin, Texas with his wife, son, daughter and caregiver by his bedside on April 18, 2019.

He was the firstborn son of Louise Agatha (Roach) Whalen and Edward Joseph Whalen.  In 1958, Ed received his baccalaureate...

Richard Lee Hooper

Richard Lee Hooper

Apr 17, 2019

Richard Lee Hooper, 73, passed away at Southwood Nursing Home on April 17, 2019.  He was born on August 14, 1945 to Glenn Hooper and Lyla Hooper.  Richard is preceded in death by a son, Steve Hooper. He is survived by son Richard Hooper.  Richard was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 346. ...

William Brent Moore

William Brent Moore

Apr 16, 2019

William Brent Moore

May 5, 1951-April 16-2019

William Brent Moore (Bill) son of the late Robert R. Moore and Martha Moore Tuttle, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday April 16th, surrounded by his children and family.Bill was a lifelong resident of Terre Haute, IN, having attended Collett Elementary, McLean...

Dallas Sherman Bowman

Dallas Sherman Bowman

Apr 15, 2019

Dallas Sherman Bowman, 76, passed peacefully on Monday afternoon, April 15, 2019. During his life he served his country in the Navy, his family as a devoted father and grandfather, and his community as a cheerful face. Pop was always there to lend a hand, share a story or offer a laugh. He will be sincerely missed....

Michael John Glasgow

Michael John Glasgow

Apr 15, 2019

Look up in the sky - it's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!

Also known by his civilian alias, Michael John Glasgow passed away on April 15, 2019 in his home.  He was 41 years old.

Michael was preceded  in death by his father, Franklin D. Glasgow.

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Michael Ray Neal

Michael Ray Neal

Apr 12, 2019

Michael Ray Neal, 62, of Marshall, Illinois passed away April 12, 2019 at the Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  He was born March 9, 1957 in Rantoul, Illinois to William Neal and Marilyn (Snediker) Neal.  Michael was a heavy equipment operator for many years owning his own business and working all over the country.  He once...

Freda Mae (Davis) Elkins

Freda Mae (Davis) Elkins

Apr 8, 2019

Freda Mae Elkins, 80, passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at 10:21 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born April 16, 1938 to Fred Davis and Georgia (Molsum) Davis-Jones. Freda is survived by a daughter, Margaret Paugh of Brazil; grandchildren, Christopher and Shane Dean, Lana and Megan Majstorovic, Benjamin and John Elkins. She was preceded...

Mary Lou (Branham) Mccracken

Mary Lou (Branham) Mccracken

Apr 8, 2019

Mary Lou McCracken, 70, of Poland, IN passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at 4:37 am in Union Hospital. She was born March 25, 1949 in Putnam County, IN to Robert M. Branham, Sr. and Margaret E. (Kean) Branham. Mary is survived by a daughter, Donna Bumgardner of Poland; a son, Donnie McCracken (Sherry) of Cloverdale; grandchildren,...

Donald G. Slater

Donald G. Slater

Apr 1, 2019

Donald G. Slater, 84, of Martinsville, Illinois passed away April 1, 2019 at the Gibson Family Hospice Center.  He was born in Martinsville, Illinois to Russell Slater and Catherine Hall Slater on September 28, 1934.  Don was a 53 year member of the Brothers of the Woods, 32nd degree Mason of the Martinsville Masonic Lodge since 1965...

Nona Irene (Southard) Dvorak

Nona Irene (Southard) Dvorak

Apr 1, 2019

Nona Southard Dvorak, age 96, passed away on April 1, 2019 in Parker, Colorado. Nona was a former longtime resident of Terre Haute and member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. She was born near Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois, the daughter of Ray and Nellie Daily Southard. She graduated from Scottland High School in 1940 where she...

John Harold Watson

John Harold Watson

Mar 30, 2019

John Harold Watson, 76, of Terre Haute passed away March 30, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born September 19, 1942 in Sullivan, Indiana to Henry and Hazel Watson.  John was a member of Northside Wesleyan Church, enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting, and watching the demolition derby with his friend Bud.  He loved spending time...