OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Judy Lynn Morris
Jul 13, 2026
Judy Lynn Morris “Mawmaw Judy”, 72, passed away July 13, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born May 15, 1954, in Terre Haute, to Fred Morris Jr. and Patricia Joan Howard Morris. Judy’s passion was her family especially her kids and grandkids. She loved to shop, candles, plants, and had a green thumb that did not stop.
She was preceded in...
Clarence Michael "Mike" Perkins
Jul 13, 2026
Clarence Michael “Mike” Perkins, 76 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in Terre Haute on June 25, 1950 to Lawrence Perkins and Helen Vancil Perkins.
Mike was a 1967 graduate of Gerstmeyer High School and married the love of his life Frances, in 1968. He joined...
James Edward Kerns
Jul 12, 2026
James (Jim) Edward Kerns, who was born to Harvey and Mary Swalls Kerns in Terre Haute, IN, on November 18, 1940, took his first step in heaven on July 12, 2026. He was eagerly looking forward to this event after he was told that health issues would soon take his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his...
Earl Edward "Eddie" McCullough
Jul 12, 2026
Earl Edward “Eddie” McCullough, 50 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 surrounded by family and his significant other Wendy in his sister Pam’s residence. He was born in Terre Haute on July 1, 1976 to Earl Edward McCullough and Sally Snow McCullough.
Eddie enjoyed fishing, going to deer camp, and enjoyed sitting around a campfire drinking...
Steven Dale Strole
Jul 11, 2026
Steven Dale Strole, 66, of New Goshen, passed away July 11, 2026 at his residence.
He was born October 4, 1959 in Clinton, Indiana to Dale Strole and Mary Crossley Strole.
Steve was a farmer and worked for the State Highway Department for 20 years, and was a member of the Teamsters through S & T Construction. He was a 1977 graduate...
Deward "Deke" Eugene Philpott
Jul 10, 2026
Deward (Deke) Eugene Philpott, Jr. of Terre Haute, passed away July 10, 2026 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born October 1, 1968 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Deward (Deke) Eugene Philpott, Sr. and Mary Margaret Umphries.
He is survived by his three sisters, Lora Umphries of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, Stardust Watson (Paul) of West Terre Haute, Indiana and Stacy...
Nancy Jo Sanders
Jul 4, 2026
Nancy Jo Sanders (formerly Trinkle) went home to her heavenly father on July 4th 2026 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born July 21, 1949 to Melvin and Virginia Parker in Vincennes, Indiana. She had many titles throughout her life and was a jack of all trades. But none was better than mom. She loved to cook and bake, an avid bingo...
John Arthur Chrisman
Jul 4, 2026
John Arthur Chrisman, 70, of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on July 4, 2026.
John was born on August 7, 1955, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Muriel Ginger Ellingsworth Chrisman and Arthur Raymond Chrisman. He was the fifth of seven children.
John dedicated 29 years of service to Weston Paper. At the age of...
Mary Louise Heyen
Jul 3, 2026
Mary Louise Heyen (Morris), 96, passed away at her home on July 3, 2026.
Mary was born on September 23, 1929, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Fred and
Opal Morris. She married the love of her life, Glen Heyen, in 1946, and together
they shared more than 50 years of marriage until Glen’s passing in July 1998.
Mary and Glen were blessed with one...
Johnine Rose Mann
Jul 2, 2026
Johnine Rose Sutherland Mann, 85, passed away July 2, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. She was born June 17, 1941, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to John E. Sutherland and Blanch E. Cassagne Sutherland. Johnine graduated from Valley High School in 1959. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary #6574....
Mary Rita Porter
Jun 30, 2026
Mary R. (Neukom) Porter, 75, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on June 30, 2026.
Mary was a loving mother, grandmother (Mimi), sister, aunt, and friend who loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo, sewing, and cuddling with her beloved cat Cuddles.
She is survived by her sons, David (Tammy) Rube and Kevin Rube (Stacy). Her...
Rosemarie "Rosie" Feller Wisbey Harvey
Jun 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rosemarie "Rosie" Feller Wisbey Harvey
With hearts filled with both sorrow and the hope found in Christ, we celebrate the life of Rosemarie "Rosie" Feller Wisbey Harvey, who entered into the presence of her Lord at the age of 98. A lifelong resident of Terre Haute, Indiana, Rosie was born on March 13, 1928, to Everett Willis...
Rebecca Joanne Sims
Jun 27, 2026
Rebecca Joanne Sims, 66 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 11:01 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Union Hospital. She was born August 26, 1959 to Wayne, Sr. and Velma Price.
Joanne attended West Side Christian Church and Eighth Street Wesleyan Church in West Terre Haute. She liked to watch wrestling, and going camping with her grandkids and two...
Rose Marie Meehan
Jun 22, 2026
Rose Marie “Rosie” Findley Meehan passed away June 22, 2026, in Providence Health Care in St. Mary- of-the-Woods. She was born April 19, 1937, in Vigo County, Indiana to Okel and Jessie (Mott) Findley. She married Thomas Meehan Jr. on August 16, 1969, and they had three wonderful sons, who were their greatest pride and joy. Rose Marie graduated from...
Walter H. "Bud" Sebastian, Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
Walter H. “Bud” Sebastian, Jr., 67 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Community Hospital North of Indianapolis. He was born in Terre Haute on March 30, 1959 to Walter H. Sebastian, Sr. and Flora Walden Sebastian.
Walter was owner of Sebastian Auto Sales and Car Credit Auto Sales, he loved cars and working on houses.
Walter is...
Isabella Marie Ann Thomas
Jun 20, 2026
Isabella “Izzy” Thomas, 6, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Terre Haute on November 30, 2019 to Shawn Thomas and Megan Cagle.
Izzy attended Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School and West Side Christian Church. She loved being around people & was very social....
Laura Kluesner
Jun 15, 2026
Laura Kluesner, 70 of West Terre Haue, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Union Hospital. She was born in Terre Haue on July 28,1955 to Melvin Vester and Virginia Spitler Vester.
Laura loved spending time with her grandkids as well as spending time on the river fishing and cooking. She loved to dance and had a heart of gold.
Laura...
Thelma Lenora Morris
Jun 13, 2026
Thelma Lenora Morris, 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on June 13, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1964, in Gary, Indiana, to Samuel F. Morris Sr. and Margaret Morris.
Thelma graduated from West Side High School in Gary and attended the Virginia Marti School of Fashion in Cleveland, Ohio. Throughout her life, she worked as a seamstress, retail...
Rebecca Lynn Carpenter
Jun 9, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Thomas (Haase) Carpenter lost her hard-fought battle with cancer on June 9, 2026. She fell asleep and passed peacefully in the home she shared with her beloved Bill near Cagles Mill Lake in Poland, Indiana. She was 64 years old. She was born to Betty and Edgar Thomas on February 13, 1962. The second oldest of five...
Danny B. Hester
Jun 9, 2026
Danny B. Hester of Marana, Arizona and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away from complications from lymphoma on June 9, 2026 with his family at his side. He was 74 years old.
Danny was born on February 16, 1952, to Cecil and Opal Burklow Hester in Terre Haue, Indiana. He was the youngest, and biggest of three sons. He graduated...
