OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Harold Leon Certain, Jr.
Oct 31, 2025
Harold Leon Certain, Jr., 72 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on October 14, 1953 to Harold Leon Certain, Sr. and Joy Hamilton Certain.
Harold was a retired mechanic from Tennent Company and had previously worked at Terre Haute Gas for 10 years and Wiese Company for...
Donald Raymond Edington Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
Donald Raymond Edington Jr., 60 of West Terre Haute, passed away on October 30th, 2025. He was born on October 17th, 1965, to Donald Raymond Edington Sr. and Linda (Sewell) Edington.
Donald served his country in the U.S. Army for 4 years, stationed at Fort Lewis where he eventually met his wife, Deborah Edington of 16 years. After his time in...
Joyce Elaine Erwin
Oct 28, 2025
Joyce Elaine Erwin, 69, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Union Hospital. She was born March 4, 1956, in Terre Haute, Indiana to James Albert Jones and Bertha Elizabeth Weir Jones. Joyce enjoyed camping, and spending time with her family. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dan Erwin (d. 2004), brothers, James P. Jones, and...
Sarah P Parker
Oct 28, 2025
Sarah P (Stout) Parker of Clinton, Indiana flew home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the age of 89. She went to be with many of her loved ones. She was the current pianist of Victory Baptist Church in Clinton, Indiana. Sarah was born with the God given gift of music, though she could never...
Norma V. Maher
Oct 28, 2025
Norma V. Maher, 101, of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1924, to Claude and Florence (Miller) Moore.
Norma graduated from Garfield High School in 1941. The following year, she married John T. Maher, and together they built a life grounded in love, hard work, and family. Norma went on...
Crystal Dawn Bedwell
Oct 23, 2025
Crystal Dawn Bedwell, 50 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025. She was born on June 10th, 1975.
Crystal had a deep love for her cats, spending time with them watching movies. She loved to play games on her computer in her free time. When she could, she loved to travel and see different places, she always had...
Nila Faye Elkins
Oct 17, 2025
Nila, affectionately known by many names — Ni, Wilson, and Yiyi — passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at the age of 76. A lifelong resident of the Terre Haute area, she was born and raised in West Terre Haute, Indiana, before making her home in Terre Haute.
An extraordinary person in every sense, those who knew...
Jon Andrew Weddle
Oct 16, 2025
Jon Andrew Weddle, of Terre Haute, went to be with his sweet savior on October 16, 2025. Jon was born on February 12, 1975, to Ronald and Judy (Hayworth) Weddle.
A proud veteran, Jon served his country in the Air Force for 7 years as a mechanical engineer. He would travel the world fixing any problems thrown at him. His hard...
Leonard H. Henneman
Oct 16, 2025
Leonard H. Henneman, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in Terre Haute on March 25, 1959 to Howard Henneman and Martha Rader Henneman.
Leonard worked in sales for Republic National Distributing Company. He loved working in his yard and enjoyed fishing and was an excellent...
Twyla Joanne Scott
Oct 10, 2025
Twyla Joanne Scott, 65, passed away on October 10, 2025, in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. Twyla was born January 11, 1960, to William Etchison and Esther Wallace. Twyla loved to crochet, read, and spend time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She worked for the Sewing Factory in Clinton, Indiana, as well as the Sisters...
James M. Chrisman
Oct 10, 2025
James “Jim” Chrisman, eternally 29, passed away, Friday October 10, 2025. He was born in West Terre Haute to Raymond and Hilda Chrisman on November 25, 1939, they have both proceeded him in death. He was the last of ten siblings, Eileen Ellingsworth, Art Chrisman, Danny Chrisman, Kenny Chrisman, JoAnne Crumrin, Doris Houser, Billy Joe Chrisman, Dave Chrisman, Wayne Chrisman...
Kathy Ellen Endress
Oct 4, 2025
Kathy Ellen Endress went home to the Lord on Saturday evening, October 4, 2025. She died peacefully at her residence in West Terre Haute.
She was born October 24, 1958, and was a 1977 graduate of West Vigo High School. She then attended Indiana State University where she was active in the Zeta Tau Alpha social sorority and obtained her Bachelor...
Jeri Lynn Lawrence
Sep 30, 2025
Jeri Lynn Ramey Lawrence
January 3, 1947 – September 30, 2025
With heavy hearts and grateful spirits, we announce the passing of our beloved mom, grandma, Jeri Lynn Ramey Lawrence, who went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on September 30, 2025.
Born January 3, 1947 to Hughie and Imogene Bryant Ramey, Jeri’s life was marked by faith, compassion, and love for...
Sally Ann Massey
Sep 25, 2025
Sally Ann Massey, 80, of St. Mary of the Woods, passed away on September 25, 2025. Sally was born September 13, 1945, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Robert and Della Ratekin. She graduated from Ivy Tech with a CMA and went on to work in Radiology. She enjoyed watching movies and loved spending time with her family. She was a...
Kim Joseph Kesler
Sep 25, 2025
Kim Joseph Kesler, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away on his farm in rural Dennison, Illinois on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute on November 19, 1956 to Dale Kesler and Helen (Apple) Goings.
For 50 years, Kim owned and operated Derby Hill Equipment in West Terre Haute alongside his “right-hand man,” Bill Stevens. He was...
Rob Easton
Sep 23, 2025
Rob Allen Easton, 54 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in St. Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Terre Haute on August 30, 1971.
Rob was a bricklayer for the Bricklayers Local # 4 of Terre Haute.
Rob is survived by his wife Stacy Rogers Easton, his parents Bob and Peggy Easton, 2 sons, 2 step-children,...
Robert Lee Elkins Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Robert Lee Elkins Jr., of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 18th, 2025. Rob was born on June 10th, 1968, to Robert Elkins Sr. and Violet Rose (Montgomery) Elkins.
A proud graduate of West Vigo High School, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1988, a chapter of his life that shaped his...
Alan Wayne Porter
Sep 18, 2025
Alan Wayne Porter, 70, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Alan was born on June 23rd, 1955, to Alvie and Mary Porter.
Alan cherished his faith and was an attendee of services at South Side Nazarene Church. He loved spending quality time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He loved to embark on outings with his...
Amanda Carol Ludlow
Sep 13, 2025
Amanda Carol Ludlow, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was born November 3, 1977, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to David and Sheila Stultz. Amanda worked as an animal researcher in Terre Haute at LFM Quality Laboratories, Inc. Amanda graduated with honors from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2024 with a bachelor of science degree in Equine and...
Frank Henry Fuson
Sep 11, 2025
Frank Henry Fuson, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on September 11, 2025.
Frank was a free spirit whose booming laugh and strong character left an impression on everyone he met. Though he looked like a grizzly bear, he was known for giving the best bear hugs and for the kindness he showed to others. He cared deeply for his...
