Eva “Jane” Bell, 74 of Terre Haute, passed away at 1:10 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Springhill Village.  She was born in West Terre Haute on February 17, 1945 to William O. Soder and Lucille Amelia Woolley Soder. Jane was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, and also taught Sunday School.  She was also a volunteer at Ryves Hall, was a Girl Scout and Brownie Troop leader, loved to play Bingo, and especially enjoyed spending time with her great...

      Faithful and full of faith, Marilyn “Sue” Crombie lived a life of service to others, lifting them up through friendship, teaching, mentoring, and mothering. She was always proud of her roots, professional mission, and loved ones. Our Mother, as she always ended her prayers, went out into the world each day of her life, and “Made it a better place”.      A 1950 graduate of Valley High School, Sue obtained her B.S.,...

Jimmy Lee Brooks, 64, of Centerpoint, passed away November 1, 2019. He was born October 11, 1955 in Bristol, Virginia to Joe Junior Brooks and Blanche Lee Gross Brooks. Jimmy worked as a delivery truck driver for various companies. He loved to fish and spend time outdoors. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Terri Flowers Brooks. He is survived by his son, Nathaniel L. Brooks; brother, Steve Brooks; and sister, Peggy Brooks, both of Tennessee. In honor of...

Jacqueline Faye “Jacki” Cantwell, 43, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2019 in her home. She was born December 23, 1975 in Terre Haute to Roger Moore and Kathy Price Eldridge. Jacki was a homemaker. She enjoyed poetry and spending time with her family. Her family was her life. She was preceded in death by her father; her grandparents, Willard and Alberta Price; and her nephew, Korben. Jacki is survived by her husband, Shane Cantwell; her mother, Kathy Moore;...

Charles Wayne Apple, 88 of St. Mary of the Woods, passed away at 2:03 AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Paoli, IN on January 13, 1931 to Charles Addison Apple and Alice Wells Apple. Charles was a veteran of the Unites States Marines Corps and retired from the former Idaho Street Post office location in Terre Haute.  He was former President of the American Postal Workers Union Local # 290 and served as a volunteer fireman at the St. Mary’s...

Charles L. Elkins, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on December 25, 1940 to Charles F. Elkins and Mary Marie McConnell Elkins. Charles was a pipefitter and retired after thirty-two years of service with Vectren Gas, and after retiring from Vectren, he worked as a delivery driver for Rocky’s Flower Shop in West Terre Haute.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Charles is survived...

Kenneth Criss, Sr., 71 of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 2, 1948 to Ollie H. Criss and Goldie C. Criss. Kenneth enjoyed spending time with family and friends and working at the car wash.  He was a life-long resident of Vigo County. Kenneth is survived by four children; Kenneth Criss, Jr. (wife Kathy), Victoria Frost (husband Martin), Michael Criss, and Katherine Newman...

Ronald Gene Gemlich, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on October 16, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Lexington, IL on July 24, 1936 to Clarence Gemlich and Ruth Gemlich. Ronald was a civil engineer for Hurst Roche Engineering and was a member of First Congregational Church of Terre Haute.  He enjoyed birdwatching and gardening, and was a big fan of the St Louis Cardinals and IU basketball. Ronald is survived by three children; Millicent Rice (Kurt), Krista Milligan...

Ruth C. McCleary, 94, of New Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in University Place, West Lafayette, Indiana. She was born April 3, 1925 in New Goshen to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole. Ruth was a homemaker, and was dedicated to her family and friends. She was a former member of the West Vigo Mothers’ Booster Club, the Rose Hulman Parents’ Association, and a former 4-H Leader. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grover “Mac”...

Ruth C. McCleary, 94, of New Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in University Place, West Lafayette, Indiana. She was born April 3, 1925 in New Goshen to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole. Ruth was a homemaker, and was dedicated to her family and friends. She was a former member of the West Vigo Mothers’ Booster Club, the Rose Hulman Parents’ Association, and a former 4-H Leader. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grover “Mac”...