obituaries

Nov 3, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Tobias Alexander Daggett, known to friends as "Toby" announces his passing, on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Tobias was the son of the late James Willie and Annie Willie Daggett (Small).  Toby will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Ebony, son Issaiah, sister Andrea Grant (Small), and his forever...

Oct 31, 2018

Annette Ruatto, 76, of Clinton passed away on October 31, 2018 at Union Hospital Clinton.  She was born December 14, 1941 in Clinton to Joseph and Josephine (Trunko) Ruatto

She is survived by one  brother, two aunts and many cousins.   She is preceded in death by her parents. Annette was a member of Sacred Heart...

Oct 26, 2018

Tedde McClellan, 66, of Brazil passed away on October 26, 2018 at Union Hospital.  She was born July 8, 1952 in Brazil, Indiana to Kenneth and Loretta (Walker) McClellan.  Tedde enjoyed sewing and reading.

She is survived by her mother, daughter Kenna McClellan and granddaughter Allison Hiatt of Statesboro, Georgia, sister Terre Dickerson (Larry) of...

Oct 26, 2018

Gary H. Payton, 70, of Terre Haute passed away at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on Friday, October 26, 2018.  He was born September 27, 1948 in Bloomington, Indiana to Freddy H. Payton and Melinda Philpott Payton.  Gary worked as a metal worker at Gartland Foundry.  He loved motorcycle riding.  Gary was also a member...

Oct 22, 2018

Brent L. Carrico, 31, of Lewis Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 22, 2018.  He was born August 3, 1987 to Harry Carrico and Debbie (Long) Thistlethwaite.

Despite battling Cystic Fibrosis Brent enjoyed the outdoors, 4-wheeler riding and working on automobiles.  He went to college to be a mechanic.

Brent...

Oct 14, 2018

Billy Ray Church, 52, of Terre Haute passed away October 14, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born February 8, 1967 in Terre Haute to James and Rosemary (Mayfield) Church.  Billy was a beekeeper.

He is survived by his mother and father, daughter Hope Church, sons; Billy Church, Jr. and Chance Church,...

Oct 13, 2018

Terry Lee Huckelberry, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday October 13, 2018 at 1:39 am in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He retired after 22 years as a Lieutenant with the Terre Haute Federal Prison; he was also the Club manager for American Legion Post #104 for 11 years and CFI for seven years. He was born...

Oct 7, 2018

Mildred "Mid" Thompson, 95, of Terre Haute, passed away October 7th, 2018 in Westminster Village. She was born December 26th, 1922, in Terre Haute, to Andrew Gayso and Erma Kerkes Gayso. Her husband of 24 years, Walter Thompson, preceded her in death in 1970.

Survivors include niece Debra Laycock; great nephews, Donald Eugene Baker and...

Oct 4, 2018

Donald Ray Miller, 64, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday October 4, 2018 at 10:20 am in Union Hospital. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Operating Engineers Local #841. He was born November 12, 1953 in Brazil to Luther and Rosemary (Fox) Miller. Donald is survived by a daughter, Doray Miller; a brother,...

Sep 30, 2018

Robert Wayne Bills, Sr., 81, of Brazil passed away Sunday September 30, 2018 at 10:50 am in his residence. He retired from IBM in Greencastle after 25 years and was also a farmer and a preacher for many years. He was born May 9, 1937 in Indianapolis to John E. Bills and Virginia Lee (Cunningham) Bills. Robert...

Sep 28, 2018

Charles Smith, 74, of Marshall IN passed away in his home surrounded by family on September 28, 2018.  He was born on July 7, 1944 to Charles David Smith and Dorothy Irene Smith.  He is preceded in death by both parents and his brother Larry Smith. Charles is survived by his wife of 28 years, Joyce Ann...

Sep 25, 2018

Steven (Steve) Earl Judd passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening September 25, 2018 with family at his side.  Steve was born on December 30, 1963 in Terre Haute, IN. to Robert & Margaret Judd.  Steve was a very happy loving man, that lived life to the fullest.  He always found a way to make you smile even...

Sep 25, 2018

Robert Owen Kennedy, Jr., 73, of Linton passed away Tuesday September 25, 2018 at 2:47 pm in his residence. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express. He was born December 20, 1944 in Baltimore, MD to Robert O. Kennedy and Regina (Foote) Kennedy. Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Dodge) Kennedy;...

Sep 19, 2018

James Christopher "Taco" Wrightsman was born on December 19, 1964.  He passed away in Meadows Manor North Nursing Home on September 19, 2018 at 10:45 AM with Leslie Anne Auler by his side.  He was born to Jennie Fucone in Terre Haute.  James was an avid IU Basketball and San Francisco 49er's fan. James worked as a...

Sep 17, 2018

On Monday September 17, 2018, Scott Lee Hoff, son, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, passed away suddenly at the age of 56. Scott is survived by his sisters, Sherry and Kemmy, brother, Ray, daughters, Brooke, Brianna and Courtney, grandchildren, Bryson, Kinslee, nieces and nephews, Addie, Desi, Lacey, Cassie, Dalayla, Dasni, Brandon and Jaylond. Scott spent time in...

Sep 15, 2018

Shirley Ann Larison, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday September 15, 2018 at 8:40 am in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born April 3, 1945 in Terre Haute to Earl and Althea (Burns) Larison. She is survived by her long-time companion, William Lehman; daughter, Rhonda Thomas (Lewis); son, Michael Lehman; sisters, Sondra Kimbler, Carolann Hoover,...

Sep 10, 2018

Erna Finger of Blanford - recently of Clinton Gardens passed away in early September.  She was born in Germany, and her father had been imprisoned in Dachau for his resistance to the NAZI regime. While growing up she was in several foster homes during the war.  She later married Ernest Finger (divorced 1977) who was a decorated...

Sep 4, 2018

Helen Beal, 94, of Terre Haute, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She was born on April 23, 1924, in Terre Haute to Edward Bundy and Stella (Gardiner) Bundy.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Mary Smith and her three brothers, Edward, Walter, Dick and Robert Bundy;...

Sep 2, 2018

John Henry Carter Day was born on June 14, 1958 to Charles and Elsie Day and lived in Burnett most of his life and formally of Monitcello, Kentucky.  John was in the Navy and had many jobs.  He loved to work!  John is survived by his daughter Dani Day of Fargo, North Dakota and son Christopher (Brooke)...

Sep 2, 2018

Bonita L Jones 68, of St Bernice, passed away September 2, 2018 at Clinton Gardens.  Bonita was born August 1, 1950 in Clinton, IN to Richard Allen and Gwendolyn Rich Allen.  They proceeded her in death. She was retired from Columbia House.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking.   Bonita is survived by her brother...