obituaries

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 26, 2019

Richard F. Snow, 56, of Terre Haute passed away March 26, 2019. He was born January 29, 1963 in Terre Haute to Don and Carolyn Snow. He is survived by a sister, Brenda K. Stewart and a brother, Todd A. Snow. He was preceded in death by a sister, Beth Ann Snow and a brother, Donald M....

Mar 11, 2019

Robert Cullison, 81, of Dugger passed away in his home on March 11, 2019.  He was born on April 13, 1937 to George Cullison and Geneva (Stephens) Cullison.  Robert is preceded in death by both parents; Brother Dan; Sister Jeanette; Grandson Dereck Earle and Son-in-law Terry Bailey as well as daughter-in-law Jackie Cullison.  He is survived by...

Mar 8, 2019

Jerry Fred Ballard, 70 of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born July 28, 1948 in Paris, Illinois to Fred and Ethel Ballard. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, his mother and father and two sisters. He is survived also by two sisters and one brother. Linna Cotton of...

Mar 7, 2019

Merilynn M. Moore, 80, of West Terre Haute passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 at 5:15 pm in Meadows Manor East. She was a bookkeeper for many years at S&G Excavating and at Graham Grain. She was born July 30, 1938 in Wisconsin to Harry Nelson and Viola (Tharpe) Nelson. Merilynn is survived by her sons, Rich...

Mar 7, 2019

A.Marie Hollis, 76, of Terre Haute passed away at her residence on March 7, 2019.  She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to Lloyd Walls and Virginia Cox Walls.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ronald Walls.  Survivors include  her children Bill Hollis (Shannon) of Terre Haute, Jerry Hollis (Lori)...

Mar 6, 2019

Laura L. Redicks, 101, of Terre Haute passed away on March 6, 2019 at Meadows Manor North.  She was born February 6, 1918 in Terre Haute to Harry Thompson and Lulu Kielblock Thompson.  Laura was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church, Daughters of the Nile, Easter Star Lodge #43, Union Hospital Service League, Red Hat Society,...

Mar 5, 2019

Dannie E. Watts, Sr., 87, passed away March 5th, 2019 at Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute. He was born May 29th, 1931 to Goldie and Daniel Watts of Brazil.

Watts was a 1949 graduate of Posey Township High School and later worked to become a proud brick mason and one of the youngest to...

Mar 5, 2019

Deborah L. McCormick, 61, of Carlisle, passed away at her residence on March 5, 2019. She was born in Terre Haute on June 30, 1957 to Alfred Luebbers and Charlotte (Garner) Luebbers. She was a CNA. Deborah was preceded in death by her mother, a son Bruce McCormick, a daughter Michelle Fisher, sisters Lita Simmons, Veronica Luebbers,...