West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Dec 6, 2023

 

Emma Louise “Lou” Robinson lived to the age of 91. She passed away December 6th at Laurels of Gahanna, where she has resided for the last few years. She was born November 4th, 1932 in Decker Indiana, to the late John W. and Martha Yochum. She was the eldest of 9 children. Surviving sisters, Mae Stevenson (Don), Martha Scott,...

Dec 6, 2023

 

Michael A. Hammond, 36 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 16, 1987 to David Hammond and Barbara Stevens Hammond.

Michael is survived by his wife Ashley Pastorius Hammond, and his son Ashton Hammond.  He is also survived by his parents, David & Barbara...

Nov 28, 2023

Jesse Walker, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on October 11, 1940 to Scott and Gladys Walker.

Jesse was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and worked as a  bookkeeper for Wabash Machine and Burr Niswonger Heating and Conditioning.  He was an avid BINGO...

Nov 26, 2023

Gail L. Scott, 81 of Paris, Illinois and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in her residence.  She was born in Sandford, IN on March 10, 1942 to Clifford Connor and Helen Wheeler Connor.

Gail retired from Columbia House after many years of service.  She enjoyed doing crafts, playing BINGO, and...

Nov 17, 2023

Delores Ann Baker Cottom, 81 of Terre Haute, Passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Majestic Care of Deming Park.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 13, 1942 to Robert “Bob” Baker and Ruth Zenor Baker.

Delores was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Terre Haute Moose Lodge, Marine Corps League Ladies...

Nov 13, 2023

Robert Wayne Hendricks, Sr., 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in Springhill Village.  He was born in Terre haute on April 5, 1941 to Homer Hendricks and Bertha Larew Hendricks.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served on The USS Boxer, The USS Pocono, and The USS...

Nov 13, 2023

Warren Dean Allen, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in Springhill Village.  He was born in Brazil, IN on July 30, 1939 to William Allen and Dorothy Snyder Allen.

Dean sang in the Gospel Group “The Singing Messengers” that traveled throughout Indiana and Illinois.  He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson...

Nov 10, 2023

Vera Rose Heyen, 96 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Vigo County on December 29, 1926 to William Parsons and Lyda Leota Maxwell Parsons.

Vera played the piano by ear as she and her family were very musically inclined.

Vera is survived by three...

Nov 9, 2023

Mary Ann Whallon, 88 of West Terre Haute, went to Heaven on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Providence Health Care.  She was born in Vigo County on April 28, 1935 to George Joseph Fischer and Esther Veronica Coslett Fischer.

Mary Ann is survived by three children; John Whallon (Margaret), Mark Whallon (Julia), and Mary Jo Porter (Terry). ...

Nov 3, 2023

Georgetta Louise Favre, 61 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on March 29, 1962 to Edward Rogers and Artie May Couch Rogers.

Georgetta worked as a waitress at Cackleberries Restaurant for many years and she loved traveling to Florida and spending time with...

Nov 2, 2023

Richard Henning Boyles, Sr., 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on September 16, 1945, to Jewel Krackley Boyles and Marie Lawson Boyles.

Richard was a member of West Side Christian Church and was a member of the West Terre Haute Volunteer Fire...

Nov 2, 2023

Jack D. Fields, 79 of Dennison, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 27, 1944 to Leroy Fields and Waunita Candler Fields.

Jack was a member of West Terre Haute First Baptist Church and Teamsters Local # 135.  He was a 1962 graduate of West...

Oct 23, 2023

Amelia Lynn Herman, age 47, went to be with our Lord and Savior while surrounded by family on October 23, 2023. She was born August 1, 1976 in Terre Haute to Diana L Day and Gary L Herman Sr.

Amelia was a devoted Daughter, Mother, Gammie, Sister, and Aunt who dedicated her life to caring for others....

Oct 23, 2023

Mary L. Hendricks, 95 of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 in her residence with her daughter, Kathy, by her side. She was born in West Terre Haute on October 5, 1928 to Frank Mershon and Eva Schoffstall Mershon.

Mary was a member of the Assembly of God Church in West Terre...

Oct 17, 2023

Glenda Lee Bays, 74 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 3, 1948 to Glen William Page and Margie Bennett Page.

Glenda was a member of West Side Christian Church and had accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.  She was...

Oct 16, 2023

Phyllis June Spittler Brock, 88 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 in IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Terre Haute on April 6, 1935 to Leland Tryon and Gertrude Schaffer Tryon.

Phyllis was a member of Dresser Community Church. She retired from the Tribune Star in Classified’s.

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Oct 11, 2023

Selma M. Atterson, 91 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Springfield, Ohio.  She was born in Vigo County on March 15, 1932 to William McClain and Margaret Clark McClain.

Selma is survived by three children; Steven Atterson (Joyce), Monty Atterson, and Sarah Winn (John), as well as a daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Atterson. ...

Oct 10, 2023

On Oct 10th, at 12:45, our beautiful mother, Margaret Hughes, went to be with the Lord.  She was born Aug 19, 1927 To Ralph and LaDonna Britton.  She was raised with two sisters and one brother. And then on to start a family of her own.  On Sept 26, 1952, she married her life long partner, Harvey Hughes and...

Oct 7, 2023

Larry Alvin Knight, 81, of Paris, Illinois, passed away on October 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Larry was born to Elmer Alvin Knight and Wanda Louise (Barnhart) Knight on November 8, 1941. On April 4, 1964, he married Jennifer Edington, beginning a beautiful journey of more than five decades that touched countless lives.

Oct 7, 2023

Geneva Elaine Kirsch Herring, 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in her residence.  She was born in Danville, IL on December 24, 1947 to George Eberhardt Kirsch and Dorothy Rose Welker Kirsch.

Elaine was an engineering technician with Hurst Rosche Engineering and a member of Terre Haute Foursquare Gospel Church.