OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Nancy J. Icenogle
Mar 14, 2024
Nancy J. Icenogle, 71 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in Union Hospital. She was born in West Terre Haute on June 21, 1952 to Oliver Sollars and Lula Prouse Sollars.
Nancy is survived by her husband Gary Icenogle, Sr. and her son, Shawn Icenogle (Regina), as well as two granddaughters, Kirsten Icenogle and Melinda Icenogle, as...
William Albert Howard III
Mar 12, 2024
William Albert Howard, III, 35 of Marshall, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on April 5, 1988 to William A. Howard, Jr. and Marla Hayes Howard.
Billy is survived by his mother Marla Howard and three siblings; Mandie Hayes, David Howard, and Billie Jo Altman. He is also survived by...
Claudia J. Herrick
Mar 11, 2024
Claudia Jean Herrick, 76 of West Terre Haute, went home to Jesus on March 11, 2024 , surrounded by family. Claudia emulated her Savior’s love and was in return loved by all who knew her.
Claudia’s pride and joy were her grandchildren, Benny and Mary , whom she home-schooled until her last year on earth. Her beloved husband Bejamin Herrick preceded...
David D. Morris
Mar 11, 2024
David D. Morris, 67 of Clinton, IN, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 in Union Hospital. He was born in Rantoul, IL on September 6, 1956 to W.L. Tony Morris and Bertha Jane Conner Morris.
Dave was a retired truck driver with Teamsters Local # 135 and enjoyed farming for Puller Farms. He also was the former owner of the...
Arthur Robert Smith
Mar 7, 2024
Arthur Robert SmithApril 16, 1939 - March 7, 2024On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Bob Smith of West Terre Haute, IN, passed away peacefullyfollowing a brief illness.Arthur Robert Smith was born on April 16, 1939, to John and Cecelia Smith. He was theyoungest of three siblings, along with his brother Jim and beloved sister Laverne.Bob graduated from Concannon High School in...
David Alan DisPennett
Mar 6, 2024
David Alan “Shuey” DisPennett, 57 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born in Terre Haute on July 2, 1966
David worked most of his life as a skilled carpenter, and was a member of the West Terre Haute Young Men’s Club. He enjoyed playing pool with his...
Michael G. Decker
Mar 2, 2024
Michael “Mike” G. Decker, 62 of Terre Haute went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2024.
Mike was born to William “Ed” and Vickie Decker on September 5, 1961.
Mike was co-owner with his brother David at D&D Automation since 1989. He was working towards being a certified private pilot. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors....
Donald Raymond Edington, Sr.
Mar 2, 2024
Donald Edington, aged 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in his home in West Terre Haute, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 23, 1939, in Paris, Illinois, to Ora B. and Ruth M. Edington. After marrying Linda Sewell on June 6, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, they moved to his hometown in Indiana...
David Campbell, Jr.
Feb 27, 2024
David Campbell, Jr., 94 of New Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus. He was born in Fontanet, IN on October 22,1929 to David Campbell, Sr. and Ruth Margaret Robinson Campbell.
David was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War and retired from the Groundskeeping Department at I.S.U. He was a life-long fan...
Ruth Ellen Earls
Feb 26, 2024
Ruth Ellen Earls, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 in her residence. She was born in Clark County, IL on March 26, 1934 to Virgil Minnich and Gertrude Collins Minnich.
Ruth was a mantle maker at Glas-Col Manufacturing for over 30 years, and enjoyed sewing and reading. She was the 2nd youngest of eight children 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...
