OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Steven A. Phillips
Feb 19, 2024
Steven A. Phillips, 71 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on October 6, 1952 to John Robert Phillips and Helen Rose Anderson Phillips.
Steve was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, life member of West Terre Haute VFW Post # 6574, member of the West...
James R. Bennett, Jr.
Feb 18, 2024
James R Bennett, Jr.
October 2, 1946 - February 18, 2024
West Terre Haute, IN - Jim passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 18th.
He was born on October 2, 1946 in Terre Haute, IN. His parents were Hubert A. and Frances L.
(Pantle) Turner.
He graduated from Garfield High School in 1964 and through his high school years he
delivered the...
David Benjamin Boss
Feb 17, 2024
Mr. David Benjamin Boss, age 64, of Milton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was born on May 5, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Milton and Roberta Boss.Dave grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he played trumpet in the Wildcat Marching Band, was a member of...
Sheila Luene (Dietz) Fagg
Feb 17, 2024
On Saturday, February 17, 2024, Sheila Luene (Dietz) Fagg, of Clearwater, Florida passed into Heaven at the age of 86. Sheila was born November 23, 1937 in Jasonville, Indiana to Hubert and Dorthy (Hunter) Dietz. In June of 1955, she married the love of her life, Fred E. Fagg. They were married for 66 years and had 4 beautiful children....
James W. Phillips
Feb 15, 2024
James W. Phillips, 70 of West Terre Haute, received his ultimate healing on February 15, 2024 in his residence. He is praising his Lord in Heaven now. He was born in Terre Haute on January 22, 1954 to James W. Phillips and Erma Collins, and was raised by his grandparents George and Pearl Collins who he adored and affectionately referred...
Frederick Wayne Wood
Feb 10, 2024
Frederick Wayne Wood, 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in his residence. He was born in Martinsville, Illinois on December 7, 1941 to Frederick Clinton Wood and Katherine Rose Baird Wood.
Frederick enjoyed Bass fishing and served as past president of the West Terre Haute Bass Club, and loved watching IU and ISU. He was...
Robert Lee Hale
Feb 6, 2024
Robert Lee Hale, 84 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in Union Hospital. He was born in West Terre Haute on May 6, 1939 to Arthur B. Hale and Mary Irene Edington Hale.
Robert entered the U.S. Air Force during his first marriage, and joined the U.S. Navy during his second marriage and eventually retired from the...
Margie R. Whitesell
Feb 6, 2024
Margie R. Whitesell, 91 1/2, of West Terre Haute passed away February 6, 2024 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus. She was born in New Goshen on August 6, 1932 to Tony Meadlo and Myrtle Christenberry Meadlo.
Margie is survived by three children; Brenda Whitesell, Kenny Whitesell (Anita), and Donna Hux (Rob), as well as her grandchildren; Brooklyn Zigler (Brian), Kayla Sinders...
Toni Ellen Holland
Jan 30, 2024
Toni Ellen Holland, 62 of Terre Haute, died at home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born on November 21, 1961 to Dwight Holland and Betty Sue Presnell.
Many knew Toni as a loving, free spirit who cared deeply for all around her – especially her beloved dog, Gabe.
Toni is survived by her children, Joshua Phillips, Amanda Deevers, and Seth...
William "Bill" Robert Farris
Jan 30, 2024
William “Bill” Robert Farris, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 in his residence. He was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on August 30th, 1946 to Earl Edward Farris and Gayl Jean Smart.
Bill worked and retired from First Financial Bank for 37 years (1974-2012) where he worked in management. He enjoyed golfing, skiing, loved watching sports and...
Mary Catherine Glick
Jan 28, 2024
Mary Catherine Glick, 95 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Marshall, IL on October 2, 1928 to Glenn Smith and Wilma Certain Smith.
Mary retired from the Benefits Department at ISU and her memberships include; West Terre Haute O.E.S. Chapter # 428, Ladies of...
Troy Lee Shattuck
Jan 26, 2024
Troy Lee Shattuck, 54 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on March 30, 1969 to Jesse Shattuck and Virginia Peters Shattuck.
Troy was the owner of West Cheyenne Collision of West Terre Haute. His hobbies included playing poker and fishing, but he loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids.
Troy is survived by...
Thomas G. Jones
Jan 22, 2024
Thomas G. Jones, Sr., 59 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in his residence. He was born in Vigo County on January 5, 1965 to James A. Jones and Verna Dudley Jones.
Tom was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved being outdoors. He was a loving father and family man.
Tom is survived by his wife...
Helen Ruth Hunter
Jan 20, 2024
Helen Ruth Hunter, 89 of West Terre Haute, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Regional Hospital. She was born in West Terre Haute on August 18, 1934 to Fred W. Kasemeyer and Ruth I. Bailey Kasemeyer.
Helen was a member of First Baptist Church in West Terre Haute and served as a nurse’s...
Cheryl Elaine Judy
Jan 17, 2024
Cheryl Elaine Judy, 56 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Terre Haute on June 14, 1967.
Cheryl is survived by her daughter Holly Wood (Elmer Holbert), and three sons; Hud Judy, Dustin Smith, and Mick Archer. She is also survived by her grandchildren;...
Robert Eugene Burns
Jan 16, 2024
Robert Eugene Burns, 87 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Majestic Care of Terre Haute. He was born in Staunton, IN on October 28, 1936 to Russell Burns and Tressa Kirchner Burns.
Robert was a retired school teacher with the Vigo County School Corporation and also was a successful basketball and cross country coach,...
Phyllis Jean Norton
Jan 16, 2024
Phyllis Jean Norton, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Terre Haute on June 15, 1940 to Milton Funkhouser and Alma Brown Funkhouser.
Phyllis loved to travel and work crossword puzzles, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Phyllis is survived...
Billy Ray Selvia
Jan 14, 2024
Billy Ray Selvia, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on May 29, 1945 to Luther Selvia and Mary Fortune Selvia.
Billy was the former owner of Macksville Laundry in West Terre Haute and also worked at the Rockville Correctional Center. He was a 33rd...
Robert Joseph "Bobby" "Radar" Vermillion, II
Jan 11, 2024
Robert Joseph “Bobby” “Radar” Vermillion, II, 65 of Clinton, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in his residence. He was born in Clinton, IN on April 17, 1958 to Robert Joseph Vermillion and Elizabeth Joan Lewis Vermillion.
Bobby formerly worked at Peabody Coal Co. and Eli Lilly and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very social and...
Pearl L. Akers
Jan 9, 2024
Pearl L. Akers, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born in West Terre Haute on February 14, 1939, to Raymond Akers and Lela Thomas Akers.
Pearl was a member of Community Church of Greenwood for many years. Church was her life, and she was involved in many different ministries and...
