West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Nov 2, 2022

Bobby J. Matlock, 82 of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Monroe County, IN on November 15, 1939 to George P. Matlock and Flossie Staley Matlock.

Bob was a devout Christian man and member of Family Worship Center in Brazil.  He was...

Oct 31, 2022

Tommy V. Bryan, 76 of rural Paris, IL, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on July 23, 1946 to Donald Bryan and Maxine Minnich Bryan.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 53 years Mary Catherine “Kathy” Anderson Bryan, and their three children; Mandi Akers (Jim Brown),...

Oct 26, 2022

Brock Allen Miller 33 of Terre Haute Indiana, passed away at 4:27 a.m. on Wednesday October 26, 2022 in Union Hospital.  He was born March 11, 1989 in Indianapolis to Mike Miller and Vicki (McCormick) Miller.  Survivors include his wife Faith Miller and their children; Conner Miller, Trey and Kaydance Booker.  His mother Vicki Miller, grandmother Patty McCormick, and...

Oct 22, 2022

James P. Jones, Sr., 68 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on May 30, 1954 to James Albert Jones and Bertha Elizabeth Weir Jones.

Jim was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of the Shelburn American Legion Post #...

Oct 21, 2022

Barbara Fay Davis Campbell, 81 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute, IN on November 23, 1940 to Edward Davis and Annabell French Davis.

Barb was an avid bowler and was a member of the Greater Terre Haute USBC WBA and served on the...

Oct 19, 2022

Franklin Leroy Stevens, Jr., 70 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on July 5, 1952 to Franklin Leroy Stevens, Sr. and Ruth Irene Kirby Stevens.

Frank worked at Modern Aluminum for 33 years and retired from Gartland Foundry after 10 years...

Oct 17, 2022

James E. Preston, 76 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Vigo County on June 3, 1946 to James L. Preston and Kathryn I. Strole Preston.

James retired from J.I. Case and was also a farmer.  His memberships include the West Terre Haute Masonic Lodge #...

Oct 15, 2022

Wayne A. Foltz, 65 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 31, 1957 to Francis Foltz and Lois Wright Foltz.

Wayne loved following the G.N.C.C. racing circuit with his son and drag racing.  He loved being down at the river having cookouts...

Oct 14, 2022

Anna Louise Williams, 101, a devoted child of Christ, was welcomed into her eternal home on Friday, October 14, 2022.

She was born October 11, 1921 to Ada A. and John D. McKenzie and was a life-long resident of West Terre Haute. Anna had five brothers and three sisters. She was the mother of four children, Larry...

Oct 13, 2022

James E. May, 79 of Marshall, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in OSF Sacred Heart Hospital in Danville, Illinois.  He was born in West Terre haute on April 5, 1943 to Henry May and Ruth Marie Hargett May.

Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked as a coal miner for Zeigler...

Oct 13, 2022

Charles A. Fortner, 94 of Brazil, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 6, 1928 to Herman Fortner and Louise Oberly Fortner.

Charles was a 1945 graduate of Wiley High School and then entered the U.S. Army in 1946, and worked...

Oct 11, 2022

June M. Franklin, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in Vigo County on November 6, 1938 to Henry May and Ruth Ann May.

June is survived by her daughter Karen Rogers (Husband Harold), as well as four grandchildren; Mike Franklin, Angie Franklin, Brad Henson, and...

Oct 6, 2022

Ronald Lee Rowe, 71 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 in Southwood Healthcare.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 10, 1951 to Hershel Rowe and Violet Brotus Rowe.

Ronald was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of Buckmasters, and enjoyed woodworking.

Ronald is survived by his...

Oct 4, 2022

Christine “Chris” Johnson, 78 of Dennison, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 22, 1943 to Vern Scott and Claudia Hensley Scott.

Chris was a member of Patton United Methodist Church in Dennison, IL and was a teacher for the Marshall School District for over...

Sep 29, 2022

Audie Charles Hall, 70, of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Terre haute on May 28, 1952 to Charles Hall and Barbara Pine Hall.

Audie was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and had worked previously at General Housewares and as a...

Sep 29, 2022

Melvina Evitts Chesshir, 85 of Brazil, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Owensboro, KY on June 12, 1937 to Charles E. Evitts and Susan Smith Evitts.

Melvina loved the Lord, she loved life in general, and enjoyed fishing, playing BINGO, and working jigsaw...

Sep 27, 2022

George Gardner, 90, formerly of Vincennes and longtime business owner passed away at 4:00 pm on September 27 2022 at his residence in Terre Haute, IN. George was born on March 17, 1932 in Vincennes and is the son of Dexter Carl and Hellen (Tracey) Gardner. George married Virginia "Jenny" Johnson and she preceded him...

Sep 24, 2022

Debbie Louise King Hood, 64 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, alongside her family and the amazing care of hospice nurses.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 17, 1958 to Arthur Thomas King and Sharon Louise Farris King.

Debbie is survived by...

Sep 21, 2022

Robert Engles, Sr., 89 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Daviess Community Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on December 24, 1932, to Frank Engles and Helen Cummins Engles.

Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air force, having served in the Korean War, and was a lineman with GTE....

Sep 21, 2022

Charles Nicholas “Nick” Snyder

December 24, 1962 – September 21, 2022

Nick Snyder, 59, of Terre Haute, IN and formerly of Paris, IL died September 21, 2022 at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute.

In keeping with Nick’s wishes, cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life service will...