OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Robert “Mikey” Gilman
Sep 5, 2025
Robert “Mikey” Gilman, 38 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on December 10, 1986.
As a coach and mentor, he gave back selflessly, shaping the next generation of fighters. Countless athletes in this region carry his lessons, his toughness, and his wisdom with them every time they train...
Ernest "Ed" Higginbotham
Sep 4, 2025
Ernest “Ed” Higginbotham, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on May 4, 1947 to Virgil Ray Higginbotham and Wanita Gilley Higginbotham.
Ed was a veteran of the United States Army and was a life member of West Terre Haute American Legion Post # 501, where he...
John A. Dean
Aug 28, 2025
John A. Dean, 89 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by his family. He was born in Vigo County on July 11, 1936 to Frederick Arthur Dean and Goldie Eva Yates Dean.
John was a retired truck driver and loved to fish.
John is survived by his children;...
Evelyn Mae Jarvis
Aug 23, 2025
Evelyn Mae Jarvis, 64 of Terre Haute & formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Union Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute on June 3, 1961 to Donald Childers and Georgia Wolfe Childers.
Evelyn was a member of Dresser Church and loved being with her family.
Evelyn is survived by her son Patrick Jarvis (Catina),...
Shirley Ann Judy
Aug 21, 2025
Shirley Ann Judy, 82 of New Goshen, passed away in her residence Thursday, August 21 2025. She was born in the Sanford area on June 3, 1943 to Clifford Conner and Helen Wheeler Conner.
Shirley loved fishing, mushroom hunting, gambling and spending time with her family.
Shirley is survived by her husband Franklin Judy, her son Wayne (Cindy) Judy, her daughter Pam...
Tammy Sue Miller
Aug 14, 2025
Tammy Sue Miller, 67 of Terre Haute, passed away in her residence on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born in Terre Haute on January 23, 1958 to Paul Scott and Patricia Smitheart Scott.
Tammy loved all animals and spending time with her family.
Tammy is survived by her husband Louie Miller, and daughter Lori Drum (Michael), her brother Paul Scott, Jr.,...
David Eugene Thompson
Aug 11, 2025
David Eugene Thompson, 56 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in Terre Haute on August 6, 1969 to Eugene Howard Thompson and Rose Mae Milner Thompson.
David was employed at Prime Care Residential Services and was previously employed at ResCare.
David is survived by 2 brothers, Todd...
Sheila Kay Hagar
Aug 9, 2025
Sheila Kay Hagar (Chesshir) , born to Dinah Kay Chesshir on November 15, 1961 in Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Though born in Terre Haute, Sheila moved from Indiana at a young age and made her home in Bakersfield, California.
It was in Bakersfield that she built her life and raised her two beloved children, Angela...
Beulah D. Prouse
Aug 8, 2025
Beulah D. Prouse, 59 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Terre Haute on June 29, 1966 to Thomas Henry Beauchman and Mary Letner Beauchman.
Beulah is survived by six children; Trisha Welty, Frank Prouse, Jr., Brian Prouse (Paula Torres), Heather Wilson (Bryant), Joshua Prouse, Kerry...
Janice Lee Mendenhall
Aug 1, 2025
Janice L. (“Dobby”, “Dob”) Mendenhall, 83, of Terre Haute passed into heaven while holding her sister Faye’s hand on August 1, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1941, to Joe Riley McDaniel and Laura Esther (Pine) McDaniel.
She was the heart of the family, the baker of yeast rolls, egg noodles and cakes, and she had a deep love for...
Brenda Sue Tarrh
Jul 31, 2025
Brenda Sue Tarrh, 55, of Terre Haute IN. passed away on July 31, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 28, 1970 to Clifford Tarrh and Marilyn Gray.
Brenda was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Most importantly to Brenda she was a mother and grandmother. She loved her grandson Kinser fiercely. Before her health...
Karen P. Penick
Jul 22, 2025
Karen P. Penick, 67 of Terre Haute, passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in an automobile accident.
Karen was born on August 27, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to Edward L. Hutchinson and Elizabeth J. Norton.
To know Karen was to love her. She would give you the shirt off of her back, even if it meant she did without....
Tonya Jo Helt
Jul 20, 2025
Tonya Jo Helt, age 56, passed away peacefully on Jul 20, 2025while surrounded by her family after complications from a stroke.
Tonya was born on November 19th, 1968 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Arnold and Wanda Helt. She graduated from Apostolic Christian Academy in Farmersburg, Indiana. Tonya had a passion for helping others and spent many years devoted to others through...
John Arlie Parker
Jul 6, 2025
John Arlie Parker, 30 of West Terre Haute, passed away with his family by his side on July 6 2025. John was born on August 11 1994 in Terre Haute Indiana. He worked construction with his father traveling to many states prior to receiving (way of life ) changing injuries. John loved spending time with his many great friends, enjoying...
Connie Jean Clark
Jul 6, 2025
Connie Jean Clark, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 8, 1947 to Robert Walter Forsythe and Molly Pearl O’Dell Forsythe.
Connie had previously worked in the mail room at CBS and loved to cook for her family.
Connie is survived...
William Eugene Harmon
Jul 4, 2025
William Eugene “Bill” Harmon, 64, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away in his sleep on July 4, 2025. Bill was born on April 24, 1961, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was a member of the Shriners, Scottish Rite, and F&AM Lodge 687, past master’s and Eastern Stars 834. He loved his family and home more than anything. He is...
Nathaniel "Nate" Emmitt Lee Jones
Jun 30, 2025
Nathaniel “Nate” Emmitt Lee Jones, 20, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on June 30, 2025, He was born on March 22, 2005, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Harold Jones Jr. and Crystal Sue (Weatherman) Jones. Nate served in the United States Army. He was a Cook at Outback Steakhouse. Nate was a vibrant person. He left an impression...
Shane Hanalei Hedden
Jun 28, 2025
Shane Hanalei Hedden, 48, of West Terre Haute, was called home on June 28th, 2025.
Shane was born on July 8th, 1976, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Whether it was riding his four-wheeler, tinkering in the garage, or just spending time with family and friends; Shane brought joy to those around him with his infectious smile, laughter, and his need to help...
Delbert R. "Pops" Chesshir
Jun 28, 2025
Delbert Ray "Pops" Chesshir, 86, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in West Terre Haute on August 26, 1938 to Earnest O. and Edith G. Chesshir.
Delbert married the love of his life, Melvina Evetts Chesshir on May 3rd 1957 and she preceded him in death on September 29th...
James "Jim" W. Payne, Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
James “Jim” W. Payne, Jr., 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on October 15, 1958 to James W. Payne, Sr. and Sally Joan Richey Payne.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Army and member of Kriestenstein American Legion Post # 104. He was a member...
