Ronald Lee Heyen, 86 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in West Terre Haute on September 25, 1934 to Fred and Cecil Heyen. Ronnie attended both Missouri State University and Indiana State University where he played basketball for both schools and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and played basketball for the Marines. He was a retired lab technician with Tredegar, but most importantly, was a loving husband, father, and...

Mary J. Boyll, 81 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus.  She was born in Terre Haute, IN on February 12, 1940 to Steve Flak and Emma Dudzik Flak. Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Village Church and volunteered at the Providence Food Pantry.  She also served as secretary for the West Vigo Community Center Board of Directors and was a member of the Senior Citizens group at the Community Center. Mary is survived...

Marion (Bud) Albert Gardner, Sr., age 80 was born September 21, 1940 in West Terre Haute Indiana and passed away peacefully in his home on July 22, 2021.   Bud was a member of the Carpenters Union, Laborers 204 and he owned and operated Bud & Son’s Auto Salvage for 28 years.   He enjoyed woodworking, decorating for Christmas, playing games and he was always available to help anyone who needed it.  His greatest passion was spending time with his family,...

Shirley J. Christian, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Rushville, IN on November 17, 1940 to Edward Jordan and Connie Strawser Jordan. Shirley attended The Kings Harvest Foursquare Gospel Church and had previously attended Westside Christian Church.  She enjoyed playing BINGO, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and going out to eat. Shirley is survived by her three children; Charles Edward...

Dennis J. Finke, Sr., 72, of West Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Waters of Greencastle. He was born July 4, 1949 in Glens Falls, New York to William August Finke and Addie Augusta Cleveland Finke Roberts. Dennis served in the United States Army. He was a truck driver for 45 years. Dennis was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church, Indiana Oath Keepers, and the VFW Post 6574 in West Terre Haute. His kids and grandkids were his life. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Dusty Kay Dunkley, 51 of Clinton, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Regional Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on January 29, 1970 to Robert Dunkley and Duretta Sheese Kirkman. Dusty was a registered nurse and treated every patient as if they were family.  She loved to drive in her car with her music as loud as possible, and loved all things purple and glitter.  She was always the life of the party and was always encouraging others, she would do anything she...

John W. Johnson, Jr., 80 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  He was born in Terre Haute on June 20, 1941 to John W. Johnson, Sr. and Dorothy Carmen Johnson. John was a truck driver and drove a truck all his life. John is survived by his children; Don Noble (Melissa), John Johnson III (Cathy), Carlena Johnson (Daniel), and Jessica Johnson, as well as two brothers;  Walter Johnson and Jay Johnson (Angel), as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren,...

Donald Lee Jeffers, 81 of Dennison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 20, 1940 to Jack Jeffers and Retta Jane Overdorf Jeffers. Donald was a member of Laborer’s Local # 204 and loved to fish the river, cut wood, and work on chainsaws. Donald is survived by two daughters; Dawn Reisinger (Max), and Kim Kump, as well as step-daughters; Melissa Young (Matt), Tammy Long (Rod), and Pam Welsh (Marty), and a sister, Violet...

Emmett C. Cole, Sr., passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 in his home. He was born February 15, 1949 in Terre Haute to Edgar Cole, Sr. and Emma Taylor Cole. Emmett served in the United States Army for twenty years and completed a tour in Vietnam during the war. He worked as a Lieutenant at the US Penitentiary for twenty-two years. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He loved his family and they were the most important thing to him. Emmett is preceded in death by his parents; and two...

Kristina Kaye Carter, 53 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Regional Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 26, 1967 to Jack O. Tanner, Sr. and Deanna Edwards Tanner. Kristina had a variety of interests, she enjoyed gardening, landscaping,  mushroom hunting, fishing, and being on the back of a motorcycle.  Her grandkids meant everything to her. Kristina is survived by her children; son Travis Carter (Cari) and their children, Austin Perroud,...