OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
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 &...
Frances L. "Frannie" Walters
Apr 7, 2025
Frances L. “Frannie” Walters, 87 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in West Terre Haute on January 30, 1938 to William David Pennell and Helen Edna Vester Pennell.
Frances attended Grace Chapel Church and loved being with family.
Frances is survived by her children; Clifton David...
Allen Lee Rowe
Apr 6, 2025
Allen Lee Rowe, 55, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away April 6, 2025. He was born June 15, 1969, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Charles R. Rowe and Dixie Pruitt Price.
Allen worked at Advics in Terre Haute. Allen loved to tinker, and his family would call him Mr. Fix-it. In his younger years he loved to ride Harley Davidson...
Billy Littleton
Apr 5, 2025
Billy Littleton, 81 of Marshall, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Union Hospital. He was born in Redmon, Illinois on July 4, 1943.
Billy was raised by his grandparents Albea and Eston Littleton. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and member of the Marshall American Legion Post # 90. He was a retired Ink...
Dorothy Mae Chrisman
Apr 1, 2025
Dorothy Mae Harris Chrisman, born September 30, 1945, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with the love and support of her family.
Dorothy was born to Harold “Hap” Harris and Thelma Hedden Harris and they both proceeded her in death. Dorothy had five siblings, Harold (Cathy) Harris, Chuck (Jan) Harris, Myrna (Gene) Hilton, Debbie Faye Harris, and Sherry (Carl) Morley....
Jerry Edward Layton
Mar 25, 2025
Jerry Edward Layton, 72 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on May 9, 1952 to Dean Layton and Lucy Cox Layton.
Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the West Terre Haute VFW...
Wilma Deloris Graves
Mar 23, 2025
Wilma Deloris Graves, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away in her home on March 23, 2025. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on May 14, 1939, to Charles Elkins and Mary McConnell Elkins. She worked as a supervisor at Indiana State University. She loved to tell stories, play games, and spend time with family and friends. She is preceded...
Kathy Altvater
Mar 22, 2025
Kathy Altvater, 62 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. She was born in Jasonville, IN on March 26th, 1962, to Waldo Cazee and Betty Crist Cazee.
Kathy enjoyed shopping anytime she could. She loved to listen to music, especially Journey, but most of all her kids and family were her life and she loved them dearly. As...
Cynthia June Carter
Mar 21, 2025
Cynthia June Carpenter, 72 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 in her residence. She was born in Clinton, IN on July 29, 1952 to James J. Carpenter and Dorothy J. Abrams Carpenter.
Cindy was a 1971 graduate of West Vigo High School and retired after 30 years in Housekeeping at St. Mary of The Woods, and...
Jerry Kathleen Dickison
Mar 20, 2025
Jerry Kathleen Dickison (Allsup), 81 of West Terre Haute, passed away on March 20th, 2025. She was born in Terre Haute on May 9th, 1943, to James Isaac Allsup and Thelma Bridget Allsup.
Although (aunt) Jerry did not have any children of her own, she made it her goal to help and care for all her nieces and nephews. She hosted...
Haylee Erin Sullivan - Nelson
Mar 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Haylee Erin Sullivan-Nelson, born April 27, 1985, and passed away on March 16, 2025 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, after a brief battle with cancer.
Haylee is survived by her mother Debi Butts Sullivan and step-father Dale Bohnenkemper, her father Mike Sullivan and step-mother Jackie Sullivan, and...
Charles Thomas Harris
Mar 14, 2025
Charles Thomas Harris, 74, of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully at 3:20 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 31, 1950 to Harold L. Harris and Thelma M. Hedden Harris.
Charles retired in 2015 after 42 years of employment from Columbian Home Products. He was a patrolman for the W.T.H. Police Department...
George William "Ike" Franklin
Mar 14, 2025
George William “Ike” Franklin, 91 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Majestic Care of Terre Haute. He was born in Hutsonville, IL on October 12, 1933.
Ike was a retired mechanic with Dorsett Automotive.
Ike is survived by his daughter Toni Morgan, and grandchildren; Kelsey VanLannen, Alyssia Pitts, Kaitlynn Morgan, and Megan Bowman. He is also...
