West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Aug 26, 2023

Laurie Lowe, 55 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.  She was born in Paris, IL on December 31, 1967 to Thomas Hoke and Peggy Kelly Hoke.

Laurie is survived by two daughters, Melinda Hoke (Jon Marion) and Amber Kasinger (Zack), as well as her grandchildren; Brianna, Jaklynne, Hannah, Andrew, Anna, and Abbie.  She...

Aug 26, 2023

Larry Earl Likens, 76 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Union Hospital of Clinton.  He was born in Pax, West Virginia on December 4, 1946 to Everett T. Likens and Barberine Williams Likens.

Larry was owner of Likens Tree Service and served as a volunteer fireman and police officer in West...

Aug 24, 2023

Jack Leroy Oliver, 66 of Terre Haute, Indiana fondly known as “Pimp” or Jackie, departed his earthly life into his eternal peace on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. Jack, the youngest of three, was born March 21st, 1957, to Wallace Oliver, Sr and Christine Shade Oliver in Brazil, Indiana.

At an early age, Jack accepted the Lord Jesus...

Aug 22, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Gemmaka, 62 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in Terre Haute on July 26, 1961 to James William Gemmaka and Ruth Ann Tingley Gemmaka.

Jeff is survived by two daughters, Leslie Gemmaka and Elizabeth Gemmaka, and his mother, Ruth Taylor. ...

Aug 21, 2023

Austin Alexander Byrley, 25 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023.  He was born in Terre Haute on February 28, 1998 to Gary Byrley, Jr. and Robin Pasko Byrley.

Austin was an Operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local # 841, and loved riding his dirt bike, as well as hunting...

Aug 21, 2023

Samantha Dawn McGranahan Russell, 30 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 20, 1993 to Roy McGranahan and Rose Johnson McGranahan.

Samantha collected Starbucks cups and loved her pets.  Because she was so thoughtful, she was recognized as the best “gift giver”...

Aug 18, 2023

Herbert D. Phipps, Jr., 66 and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 in his residence. He was born in West Terre Haute on October 17, 1956 to Herbert D. Phipps, Sr. and Betty R. Rowley Phipps.

Herbert was a former iron worker, but was mostly a self-employed construction worker for most...

Aug 18, 2023

Myrna Lea Maxwell Easton

(December 2, 1952- August 18, 2023)

Myrna Lea Easton, 70, of West Terre Haute, IN, in the comfort of her home, ended her journey on Friday morning, August 18.

Myrna was born on December 2, 1952 to Robert Gale and Esther Murl Anstead Maxwell in Terre Haute.  She graduated...

Aug 14, 2023

Lorna Lea Cottom, 58 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN.  She was born in Vigo County on February 27, 1965 to Bobby V. Cottom and Bonnie Michael Flinn.

Lorna is survived by her siblings; Verdaina Sutherland (Brian), Pamela Loyd (Kenneth), and Doug Edwards, her step-mother, Delores...

Aug 7, 2023

Georgia Rose Childers, 80 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 in Majestic Care of Deming Park.  She was born in West Terre Haute on July 25, 1943 to Floyd Alvin Wolfe and Ella Mae Matherly Wolfe.

Georgia is survived by three children; Evelyn Jarvis, Donna Rose Hyde,...

Aug 4, 2023

Steve Neidlinger, 63, of West Terre Haute, passed away Friday, August 4th, 2023, unexpectedly in his sleep at the home that he built.  He was born February 7th, 1960, in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He recently retired from the IBEW Local 725 after 42 years as a licensed master electrician.  He also enjoyed teaching in the JATC apprentice training program...

Jul 31, 2023

Anthony Lee “Tony” Savant, 79 of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in West Terre Haute on August 3, 1943 to Anthony Joseph Savant and Hazel Irene Black Savant.

Tony was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from J I Case,...

Jul 27, 2023

Jack Hudson Jones, 88, of West Terre Haute, went home to be with our Lord on July 27, 2023.

He was born January 31, 1935 in Terre Haute to Arnold Jones and Grace Hudson Jones.

Jack was an active member of the Terre Haute First Church of the Nazarene, where he served on the church...

Jul 23, 2023

James E. Mott, 77 of Sullivan, IN and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 24, 1946 to Ernest L. Mott and Viola Moreland Mott.

Jim was a retired crane operator with Sussman Salvage Yard for 38 years.

Jim...

Jul 22, 2023

Sharon Gay Lloyd, 87, of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born November 7, 1935, to Walter Fisher and Dorothy Waid of Terre Haute. Sharon was raised on a farm near Sanford, IN, in a loving home with her grandparents, Frank and Maude Waid, which...

Jul 21, 2023

Larry H. Dietz, Sr., 80 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Jasonville, IN on August 16, 1942 to Hubert Eli Dietz and Dorothy Lucille Hunter Dietz.

Larry was a United States Air Force veteran and served as an Air Police Officer.  He was a board member...

Jul 19, 2023

Kenneth R. Gard, 84 of Clermont, Florida and formerly of New Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born in Chicago, IL on April 4, 1939 to Ernest Drewry Gard and Nellie Miller Gard.

Kenneth was a retired store manager with Kroger with 38 years of service...

Jul 18, 2023

Dennis Wayne Heyen, 64, and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  He was born in Vigo County on August 31, 1958 to Earl Heyen and Patricia Wilson Heyen.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two brothers, Stepehen Heyen and...

Jul 12, 2023

Cheryl L. Savant, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 7, 1945 to Louis M. Storms and Mary Carolyn Jeter Storms.

Cheryl was a lover of animals and often cared for abandoned animals that she encountered.  Volunteering in her community was an...

Jul 11, 2023

Sharon Kay Porter Price, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12:15am EST surrounded by family.

Kay was born February 17, 1944 in Speeds, Indiana to Brooks and Joea Porter. Kay is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Price; their 4 children, David Price (Wendy), Jennifer Ochs (Terry), Daniel Price (Robin), and Mary Price. Her...