OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Anna Marie Shatz
Jun 10, 2025
Anna Marie Barnes Shatz, 65, of West Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at SpringHill Village in Terre Haute, IN. She was born in Terre Haute on February 10th, 1960, to Robert Barnes and Emojean Meeks Barnes.
Anna is survived by her brother, Steve Barnes; aunt Vicki Larimer; special cousin Joe Carter; as well as many cousins, nieces, and...
Avery Marie Sullivan
Jun 7, 2025
Avery Sullivan, a beloved child of Desiree Sullivan and Kevin Bell-Grady, was called home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2025, at the age of 14, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was taken from us far too soon due to a sudden accident that has left our hearts broken.
Born on January 4, 2011 in Sullivan, Indiana, Avery was...
Cindy L Cooper
Jun 2, 2025
Cindy L. Cooper, 68, passed away peacefully in Signature Healthcare Nursing Facility, under the care of Southern Care Hospice on June 2, 2025, at 10:30 am. Cindy was born to Mary F. Woods and William "Bill" Bridgewater on March 4, 1957, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Cindy was raised by her grandmother Gertrude Walker. Growing up and until death Cindy was...
Gary Allen Switzer
May 31, 2025
Gary Switzer, 79, of West Terre Haute, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025
He was born January 3, 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Erman A. (Al) Switzer and Virginia M. Switzer.
Gary was a carpenter by trade and member of Carpenters Local #133 for 43 years before retiring in 2006. He was an avid golfer...
Edward Ray Willis, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Edward “Eddy” “Boo” Ray Willis, Jr. passed away in Towne Park Senior Living on May 31, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 2, 1972, to Edward Ray Willis, Sr. and Carolyn Sue Gabbard Willis. Eddy was a self-employed mechanic, who loved to fix things and work on cars. He also enjoyed fishing. Eddie is preceded in...
Juanita Dian Laing
May 28, 2025
Juanita Dian Laing, 85 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in her residence. She was born in Terre Haute on May 24, 1940 to Fred Miller and Mary Worrell Miller.
Juanita worked at Reuben H. Donnelley as a secretary and was a member of West Side Christian Church.
Juanita is survived by her husband of 61 years,...
Francis "Frank" Dean Mershon
May 27, 2025
Francis “Frank” Dean Mershon, 84, of West Terre Haute, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Harrison Crossing in Terre Haute, IN, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born April 14, 1941, in West Terre Haute to John Mershon and Drusilla Worthington Mershon. He graduated from Concannon High School in 1959. After high school, Frank enlisted in the United...
Wanda Lou Creasey
May 22, 2025
Wanda Lou Creasey
April 15, 1930 -- May 22, 2025
Wanda, surrounded by her loving family, crossed over to be with her loved ones in the early morning hours of Thursday May 22nd. The love of/for her family was always her guiding light and purpose throughout her life. Supportive and caring, generous and giving, she sometimes put the well-being of her loved...
Kenneth "Ken" Ross Lawrence
May 21, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Ross Lawrence, 82, of West Terre Haute passed away, May 21, 2025, in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on August 27, 1942, to Charles R. Lawrence and Anna Lee Smith Lawrence. Ken worked for Chesty Foods and Coca-Cola. He worked and retired from Hostess Cake where he became known as the “Cake Man”. He enjoyed...
Joyce L. Hamilton
May 10, 2025
Joyce L. Hamilton, 94 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Union Hospital. She was born in Jasonville, IN on November 11, 1930 to James Hamilton and Delta Hamilton.
Joyce started school at the age of 4 in a one-room schoolhouse near her home. She graduated from Jasonville High School in 1947 at the age of...
Colonel James Thomas Smith
May 5, 2025
Colonel James Smith, 78, of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at Regional Hospital. Jim was born in Greene County Hospital on July 18th, 1946, to Paul Smith and Emma (Burger) Smith.
Jim was formally educated at Coal City Grade School and Jefferson Township High School and would go on to study at Indiana State University, and Bill...
Eleanor Rose Hankins
May 1, 2025
Eleanor Rose Hankins was born silent on the 1st of May 2025. Eleanor was unconditionally loved and excitedly expected by her Father, Jerry Wayne Hankins III, Mother, Mavery Lynn Hankins, and her big Sister, Vera Evangeline Leeann Hankins.
The only thing Eleanor knew in this world was love. We trust she is safe and in the care of our loved ones...
Laura Kay Vicars
Apr 29, 2025
Laura Kay Vicars, 81 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Union Hospital. She was born in West Terre Haute on July 18, 1943 to Robert Hill and Ella Pettit Hill.
Kay is survived by three sons; Cleve Vicars, Mike Vicars (Ruth), and Jeff Vicars (Stephanie), as well as her grandchildren; Ashley Kimbrell (Tyler), Caitlain Barnard...
James "Jim" Everett Adams
Apr 27, 2025
James E. “Jim” Adams, 73, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in Parke County, IN, on September 7, 1951, to James Leslie Adams and Clara Wynetta Riley Adams.
Jim was a maintenance supervisor for Columbia House for 37 years and...
Edward "Ed" Leo Krischak
Apr 24, 2025
Edward Leo “Ed” Krischak, 83, of West Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Harrison's Crossing.
He was born March 31, 1942, in Terre Haute to Leo Krischak and Margaret “Lucille” Harvey Krischak.
Ed earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a masters + 30 hours from Indiana State University. He was a teacher at West Vigo High School for...
Martha T. "Marti" Wright
Apr 18, 2025
It is with the heaviest heart that we announce the passing of Martha “Marti” T Wright, age 71. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 28, 1953, she was the daughter of Charles and Francis Koehler. Marti was a devoted wife to Buck Wright for 50 years. She was a loving mother to Amy Murphy and Lora Kane and a caring...
Autumn Marie Poulter
Apr 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved 13-year-old Autumn Marie Poulter. She was born April 24th, 2011, and passed away on April 15th, 2025. She brought immense joy and pride to all who knew her, and to know Autumn was to love her. She was a beautiful, kind and determined soul with a passion...
Everett Martin Marshall
Apr 15, 2025
Everett Martin Marshall, 63, of Terre Haute, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. Everett was born in Terre Haute on June 6th, 1961, to Jack and Evelyn (Mason) Marshall.
Everett served his country in the U.S. Army for several years as a power generation equipment repairer. In his later years he greatly enjoyed fixing computers for his...
Stephen Ray Slack Jr.
Apr 13, 2025
Stephen R. Slack Jr., age 53, of Brazil, IN passed away April 13, 2025 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital due to an extended illness.Stephen was born on October 17, 1971 in Terre Haute, IN to Stephen Sr. and Brenda Slack. He attended South and Northview High Schools.Throughout his life he worked at our family funeral homes, became a professional painter...
Gary Lee Roth
Apr 7, 2025
Gary Lee Roth, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on October 31, 1944 to George Roth and Joan Stark Roth.
Gary retired from the maintenance department with the Vigo County Extension Office, was a member of the West Terre Haute Masonic Lodge # 687 F &...
