OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Deloris Jane Willis
Jun 9, 2026
Deloris Jane Willis, 85 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Union Hospital. She was born in Sandford, IN on August 22, 1940 to Harry Piker and Nellie Swift Piker.
Deloris is survived by her husband David W. Willis whom she married May 10, 1959 and three children; Randy Willis (Shelly), Robin Vinardi (Nick), and Mark Willis...
Terri Lynn Swan
Jun 6, 2026
Terri Lynn Swan, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away in her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was born in Terre Haue on February 19, 1960. Terri was raised by her parents Mary Hooker Loudermilk and Raymond Loudermilk.
Terri was a caregiver. She was retired from Union Hospital as a CNA/patient care tech. Terri enjoyed...
Robert Allen Little
Jun 3, 2026
Robert Allen Little, 53 of West Terre Haute, passed away on June 3rd, 2026. He was born on January 27th, 1973, to James and Nancy Little.
Robert graduated from West Vigo High School and was known as an expert piddler and tinkerer.
He is survived by his daughter Ally Little (James); brother Jimmy Little; grandchildren James “Critter” and Emrey; nieces McKenzie May...
Sarah Renee Adkins
Jun 2, 2026
Sarah Renee Barnes Adkins, 34, of Terre Haute, passed away June 2, 2026, in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born October 26, 1991, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to David Barnes and Phyllis Joan Chambers Barnes. She was a member of the Bible Holiness Church since childhood. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Tennessee, Myrtle Beach, and Kansas,...
Daniel B Kane
May 31, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Bernard Kane, 78, of West Terre
Haute, passed away May 31, 2026, in The Gibson
Family Center for Hospice Care, in Union Hospital
with his loving family by his side. He was born
August 22, 1947, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to James
Joseph Kane and Isabelle Catherine McKinney
Kane. He was a graduate of Garfield High School.
Dan was a veteran of the United States...
Lee Ann Gilbert
May 31, 2026
Lee Ann Gilbert, 59, of West Terre Haute, passed away May 31, 2026, in her best friend and care givers home. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on February 1, 1967, to Donald Lee Gilbert and Patricia “Pat” Ann Matherly. She was a member of the United States Army. She was a graduate of West Vigo High School. Lee...
Michelle Renee Jackson Warnock
May 29, 2026
Michelle Renee Jackson Warnock, 58 of Terre Haute & formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully in her sleep in her residence on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born in Terre Haute on September 26, 1967 to William Jackson and Beverly Roth Jackson.
Michelle is survived by her four children; Sarita Daugherty, Jimmy Johnson, Skyler Warnock (Lauren), and Tyler...
Richard "Dick" G. Stultz
May 28, 2026
Richard “Dick” G. Stultz, 76, of West Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at The Gibson Center for Hospice Care, with his family by his side. Dick was born in Vigo County on August 27, 1949, to Richard Stultz and Lillian Bradshaw Stultz.
Dick was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving...
Blaise Alessandro Carrillo
May 26, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Blaise Alessandro Carrillo
October 29, 2009 – May 26, 2026
Martinsville, IN — Blaise Alessandro Carrillo, a vibrant, courageous, and deeply loved 16-year-old, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Martinsville, Indiana, following a fierce, yearlong battle with leukemia. Though his fight was complex and filled with difficult complications, Blaise faced every single day with a bravery that...
Patricia F. Britton Long
May 26, 2026
Patricia F. Britton Long, 90 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in West Terre Haute on July 26, 1935 to Fred Britton and Agnes Harden Britton.
Patty is survived by three daughters; Pam R. Stultz (Tom), Karla J. Eldredge (Peyton), and Nikki A. McClain (Scott),...
Judy Ann Weidner
May 23, 2026
Judy Ann Weidner, 79 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in West Terre Haute on April 19, 1947 to Oliver Sollars and Lula Prouse Sollars.
Judy was a Teachers Assistant in the Special Education Program at Woodrow Wilson Middle School, and enjoyed playing BINGO, eating out,...
Sarah Ann Whitsit
May 21, 2026
Sarah Ann Whitsit, 40 of Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly on May 21st, 2026. Sarah was born May 6th, 1986, in Terre Haute to Robert (Pete) L. Whitsit Jr. and Sherri L. Pruiett.
Sarah loved being with her family, especially her nieces and nephews, who were her pride and joy, and they absolutely adored and loved her. Sarah also loved hanging...
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...
