obituaries

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.

Tony...

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...

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...