OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Ruth Elvira Cooper
Jan 14, 2025
Ruth Elvira Cooper, 85, of West Terre Haute passed away on January 14, 2025. She was born in West Terre Haute, IN on October 5th, 1939, to Ralph and Ruth White Orndorff. She was married to her husband of 54 years, Albert Cooper who passed away on July 29th, 2012.
Ruth was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother....
Larisa Anne Hollingsworth
Jan 12, 2025
Larisa Anne Hollingsworth, 34 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in her residence. She was born in Hinesville, GA on June 7, 1990 to Bradley Malone and Tammy Ames Malone.
Larisa was a 2009 graduate of Terre Haute North High School and enjoyed playing darts.
Larisa is survived by her husband Keith Hollingsworth, Jr. and her daughter,...
William "Bill" Raymond Wolford
Jan 11, 2025
William “Bill” Raymond Wolford, 88, of West Terre Haute, passed away January 11, 2025, in Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. He was born March 24, 1936, in Vigo County to James F. Wolford and Wildus E. Cates Wolford. Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a weights and measures inspector for Vigo County. He also...
BellaRose Angel Loser
Jan 10, 2025
BellaRose Angel Loser, infant daughter of Carl A. Loser, Jr. and Bradi MacDonald Loser, was born on January 10, 2025 in Union Hospital and passed away a short time later.
BellaRose was a rambunctious baby girl who loved to bounce side to side and kick and punch mom’s ribs and bladder any chance she got. Another of her favorite pastimes was...
Freddie Joe Barnhart
Jan 7, 2025
Freddie Joe Barnhart, 76 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Regional Hospital. He was born in West Terre Haure on July 3, 1948 to Donald Barnhart and Imogene Edwards Barnhart.
Freddie was a veteran of the United States Army and was a platoon Sargeant for the Indiana Army National Guard.
Freddie is survived by his daughter Heather...
Carolyn Sue Blair
Jan 7, 2025
Carolyn Sue Blair, 84, of West Terre Haute, peacefully passed away on January 07, 2025. She was born in West Terre Haute, IN on August 29, 1940 to Fairy Cort Parson and Pearl Parson. She was married on August 21, 1959 to her husband, Donald (Donnie) E Blair, who passed on July 10, 2020. She spent a lifetime touching the...
James Curtis Herrington
Jan 5, 2025
James Curtis Herrington August 17, 1957 - January 5, 2025
James, known by most as Curt, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1957 to James Benjamin Herrington and Beverly Joan (Poff) Herrington.
His childhood was filled with pop culture, historically-based board games (of which he had a sizable collection),...
Donna Jean Frey
Jan 5, 2025
Donna Jean Frey, 64, of West Terre Haute passed away January 5, 2025 in Union Hospital. she was born May 30, 1960 in Chrisman, Illinois to Edward Lee, Johnny Hobson and Madge Iona Allison Hobson.
She worked for the Vigo County School Corporation as a secretary. Donna was a member of the Vigo County Corvette club. She was a past president,...
Roy Mack McGranahan
Jan 5, 2025
Roy Mack McGranahan, 52 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on December 18, 1972 to Collard McGranahan and Janet Couch McGranahan.
Roy is survived by his wife Rose Johnson McGranahan and son Eric Johnson, as well as his father Mack McGranahan (Sandy), and his mother Janet Criss....
Daniel Lee Gunder
Dec 29, 2024
Daniel Lee Gunder, 64, of Terre Haute, IN passed away surrounded by his loving wife of 38 years as well as his sons, on December 29th, 2024, after a battle with cancer.
He was born on August 27th, 1960, to Russell and Beatrice (Koogler) Gunder in Dayton, OH. Dan graduated from Washington High School in 1978, and from Vincennes University with...
Mildred L. Ferree
Dec 29, 2024
Mildred Lou Ferree, 81 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in New Goshen on April 12, 1943 to Harley Cox and Pearl Auterson Cox.
Mildred loved to travel and enjoyed working puzzles, playing cards and BINGO, but her greatest joy was her...
Joann Laura Bogard
Dec 26, 2024
Joann Laura Bogard, 85, passed away December 26, 2024, in Silver Birch assisted living in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born February 6, 1939, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey to Joseph and Alice Klega.
She worked at CBS and Holiday Inn. Joanne loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved NASCAR and watched every race. In her younger years, she liked to...
Charles Mack Wright
Dec 25, 2024
Charles Mack Wright, of New Goshen, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on January 16, 1949, to Charles and Ella Wright, Mack lived a life marked by service, love for family, and a passion for the outdoors.
Mack graduated from West Vigo High School in 1967, and soon after, he enlisted in the United States...
Glen William Robinson
Dec 25, 2024
Glen William Robinson, 83, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away December 25, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Glen was born January 11, 1941 in Vigo County to William Elliot Robinson and Wanda Gertrude Green Robinson. Glen was a proud Veteran of The United States Marine Corp. He was a true family man and lived to serve his...
Ronnie Pitts Sr.
Dec 24, 2024
Ronnie Pitts Sr, 74, of West Terre Haute passed away December 24, 2024. He was born January 22, 1950, to Charles Albert Pitts and Lillian Marie Prouse Pitts. Ronnie was a diehard Colts fan. He was a quiet hardworking man who loved his family and loved to spend time with them. He also enjoyed playing pool on Saturdays at Patrick’s...
Mary Winters
Dec 20, 2024
Mary Winters, 87 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Signature Healthcare. She was born in Bedfored, IN on August 19, 1937.
Mary was former co-owner of Sunshine Pizza in Rockville with her husband Guy Winters. She enjoyed playing BINGO with her friends at Maryvale and going to casinos.
Mary is survived by her daughter Pamela Edwards...
Karen Rae Hartman
Dec 19, 2024
Karen Rae Hartman, 86 of Terre Haute, IN, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. She was born in Rockville, IN on July 27, 1938 to Kenneth Hartman and Mildred Petheram Hartman. Karen graduated from Garfield High School in 1956, then received her bachelor’s degree from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing. She started her career as a scrub nurse but...
James Alford "Sam" Orndorff
Dec 18, 2024
James Alford “Sam” Orndorff, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in his residence. He was born in West Terre Haute on July 25, 1941to Ralph Orndorff and Ruth White Orndorff.
Sam loved to go on cruises, go to the casino, and enjoyed watching westerns. He was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed following the Pacers,...
Fred L. Wilson Jr.
Dec 16, 2024
Fred Lee Wilson Jr.
September 18, 1951 – December 16, 2024
Fred Lee Wilson Jr., 73, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 18, 1951, in Terre Haute, Fred was the beloved son of Dr. Fred Lee Wilson Sr. and Ruth Fuchs Wilson, RN. Fred’s roots ran...
Kathleen Janette Clough Brown
Dec 14, 2024
Kathleen “Katie” Janette Lewis Ray Clough Brown, 96, of Terre Haute passed away December 14, 2024, in Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, Indiana. She was born February 11, 1928, in Dennison, Illinois to Vern and Mary Lewis. She retired after 24 years at Quaker Maid and 10 years at Columbia House. She survived by her four children, her sons Edwin...
