OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Rosa Marie Puller
May 18, 2026
Rosa Marie Puller, 72, of West Terre Haute, passed away May 18, 2026, in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Union Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born March 15, 1954, to Milton Edward Andreas and Dorothy Stewart Andreas in Terre Haute, Indiana. She worked for West Vigo High School as a treasurer. She loved...
Sharon Rose Porter
May 16, 2026
Sharon “Mamaw” Rose “Rosie” Throckmartin Porter, 85, walked through Heaven’s gates on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 6:50 am in the Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, Indiana. She was born July 25, 1940, in West Terre Haute, Indiana, to Arthur Throckmartin and Shirley Maxine Perkins Throckmartin. She married Brooks Porter Jr. on December 29, 1963. She’s a lifetime member of...
Christopher B. Higginbotham, Jr.
May 15, 2026
Christopher B. Higginbotham, Jr., 45 of West Terre Haute, IN passed away at Union Hospital on May 15, 2026. He was born on November17, 1980 to Chris and Tammy Higginbotham.
Chris was preceded in death by his father, Chris Higginbotham, Sr. He is survived by his Mother, Tammy (Creasey) Higginbotham, his sisters Chastity Bedwell (Billy), and Latisha Minor (Mark), his nieces...
Shirley Ann Clark
May 14, 2026
Shirley Ann Clark, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Union Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute on October 9, 1936 to William L. Phipps and Trella Victoria Marvel Phipps.
Shirley was a member of Apostolic Faith Tabernacle and loved doing crafts, crocheting afghans for family members, and reading to her daughter.
Shirley is survived by...
Joseph Henry Wilt
May 13, 2026
Joseph Henry Wilt
December 5, 1943 – May 13, 2026
Joseph Henry Wilt, 82, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, patriotism, & hard work.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Royce and Freda Wilt, his brother, David Wilt, and 2 sons in law; Joey Bradley and Michael Hill.
He is lovingly survived by his...
Paul Thomas Akers
May 11, 2026
Paul Thomas Akers Sr., 83, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away in The Gibson Center for Hospice Care on May 11, 2026. Paul was born October 14, 1942, in Terre Haute to Raymond Edward Akers and Lela Pearl Thomas Akers. He worked at the National Chemical Search as a dock worker. He was a veteran of the United States Navy...
Mark Harold Clark
May 9, 2026
Mark Harold Clark, 64, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away May 9, 2026. He was born July 26, 1961, in Terre Haute to Marvin Harold Clark and Shirley Ann Phipps Clark. Mark graduated from South Vigo High School. Mark worked as a laborer out of the Union Local 204. Mark was a member of Prairie Lodge #77 A.F & A.M....
Clara Ilene Shake Ralston
May 7, 2026
Clara Ilene Shake Ralston
On Thursday, May 7, 2026 our Dad, George, came with the angels and took our Mom, Ilene, back with him to their mansion in our Father’s House.
Clara Ilene Shake was the oldest child born to Joseph Shake Sr. and Esther Kemper Shake on April 9, 1931 in Terre Haute. She was raised on the Avenues during the...
Virginia Benefiel
May 5, 2026
Virginia Benefiel, a devoted nurse, humanitarian, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was 99 years old.
Born on March 31, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to William Archibold Daniels and Ruby Aloysia Liva, Virginia grew up with a strong sense of compassion and service that would define her life’s work. She...
Linda Lee Ayala
May 4, 2026
Linda Lee Hay Ayala
On May 4, 2026, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, Linda passed from this life.
Recently of Hope and formerly of West Terre Haute, Indiana, she was born on July 19, 1942, the daughter of Ernest Alfred and Ada Jane (Higginbotham) Hay Lemmons. On January 5, 1979, she married Joseph Michael Ayala, who preceded her...
Shelby Danyelle Fagg
May 4, 2026
Shelby Danyelle Fagg, 36, of West Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2026, from a sudden brain aneurysm, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 27, 1989, Shelby was known for her radiant spirit, compassionate heart, and above all, her enormous love and unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ and the boys in her life, Joshawa, Corbin, Jayke,...
John Edward Harpold
May 4, 2026
John Edward Harpold, 83 of Terre Haute, passed away on May 4, 2026, at Union Hospital. He was born on October 25th,1942 to Paul and Juanita Harpold.
After graduating from Wiley High School, John served in the U.S Air Force from 1962-1969 rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant in record time. His high degree of professionalism resulted in his appointment...
Christy Lynn Froschauer
May 1, 2026
Christy Lynn Froschauer, 48 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 in her residence. She was born in Terre Haute on August 15, 1977 to David Pastorius and Peggy Slaven.
Christy was a member of Terre Haute Foursquare Gospel Church and enjoyed serving at the food bank at the church. She was affectionately known as “George” by all...
Julie Ann Shuman
Apr 26, 2026
Julie Ann Shuman, 58 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in her residence. She was born in Terre Haute on March 31, 1968 to Wayne Shuman and Judith Ann Smith Shuman.
Julie was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church, West Terre Haute Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 428, Terre Haute Order of Eastern Star...
Kevin Lee Feuquay
Apr 25, 2026
Kevin Lee Feuquay, 52 of Shepardsville, passed away on April 25th, 2026. He was born on June 28th, 1973, to Marion and Sue Feuquay.
Kevin was the rock of his family, a man who loved his wife and children with his entire heart. As a husband, he took great pride in being a provider and a steady hand, always putting the...
Jimmy Dean Elkins
Apr 24, 2026
Jimmy Dean Elkins, 66 of West Terre Haute, passed away on April 24th, 2026, at Union Hospital. He was born on June 16th, 1959, to Albert and Betty Elkins.
Jimmy graduated from West Vigo High School in 1978. He would go on to marry Norma Elkins and were happily married for 33 years. Jimmy loved to spend his time tinkering on...
Ruthann Ward
Apr 23, 2026
Ruthann Ward, 77, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2026 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Clinton, IN on April 2, 1949 to William Boatman and Rosemary Denehie Boatman.
Ruthann worked at Reuben H. Donnelley for many years before retiring as a manager with Casey’s General Store. She loved her pets...
Janice M. Beasley
Apr 23, 2026
Janice M. Beasley, 72 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Terre Haute on November 21, 1953 to Willis Cooper and Ruth Carter Cooper.
Janice was a member of Grace Chapel and enjoyed shopping for purses and going out to eat.
Janice is survived by four...
Paul Lee Wyrick Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Paul Lee Wyrick, Sr., 88, of West Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born in West Terre Haute on August 1, 1937, to Clifford and Beulah (Bright) Wyrick.
Paul spent much of his life working as a route salesman for Colonial Bread and Bunny Bread before retiring as...
Victor Jerome Lee
Apr 12, 2026
Victor Jerome Lee, 38, of Lafayette, Indiana went to be with the Lord, April 12, 2026. He was born October 2, 1987, in Greencastle, Indiana to Victor Tyrone Lee and Revicka Dawson. Victor loved his family and enjoyed fishing and cooking on the grill.
He is survived by his mothers, Vicky, Auntie Momma Linda, and Michelle Lee, Eva Lee and their...
