West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

Paul E. Clark left this world peacefully on July 6, 2023, surrounded by family and love.

Paul was born in Terre Haute, IN on July 19, 1938 to Joseph C. Clark and and Wilma Ann Minnich Clark. He graduated from Concannon HS in 1956. He enlisted in the US Navy directly after graduation.

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Jul 2, 2023

Donald (Don) Eugene Siner (91) went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in Terre Haute. Don loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind. He proclaimed the saving grace of Jesus Christ up to his last breath and was a faithful member of First Baptist...

Jul 2, 2023

Debra Jane Elkins Bufford, 69 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Vincennes, IN on June 30, 1954 to Paul Elkins and Bertha Harvey Elkins.

Debra is survived by three children; Tracie Patalas (Zan), Jessica Mason, and Jonothon Owens, as well as her brother, Paul Elkins, seven...

Jul 1, 2023

Don “Smoky” Olinger, 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on May 2, 1948 to Robert Olinger and Dorothy Piker Olinger.

Don was a retired coal miner with Peabody Coal Co.  He was a member of the NHRA, an avid drag racer, and...

Jun 28, 2023

Gerald Edward “Eddie” Bales, 84 of Libertyville, past away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on May 13th, 1939 to Howard Bales and Mary Audrey Chilton Bales.

Eddie was a machinist for GE Onsite Machining. He had 49 years of service with the New Goshen Fire Department,...

Jun 28, 2023

Michael L. Engles, 66 of St. Mary of the Woods, passed away June 28, 2023 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.

He was born November 17, 1956 in Tacoma, Washington to Robert G. Engles, Sr. and Carol Casey.

Michael served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by...

Jun 24, 2023

Charles W. “Chuck” Parsons, 66 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on February 23, 1957 to Paul Owen Parsons and Norma J. Collins Parsons.

Chuck was a truck driver with the Vigo County Highway Department, did asphalt work, and was a self-employed carpenter...

Jun 20, 2023

Jack L. Ross, 92, of West Terre Haute, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023.

He was born Oct. 27, 1930, to Harold and Edith Ross of West Terre Haute. Jack is a graduate of the former Concannon High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving during the Korean War. While stationed in England, he...

Jun 19, 2023

E. Louise Arnold 84, of West Terre Haute passed away on June 19, 2023 in the Gibson Hospice Unit at Union Hospital under the care of the VNA Hospice of the Wabash Valley with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on April 8, 1939 to Raymond Nemo Younger and Anna Marie...

Jun 16, 2023

Kaleb Scott “Buddy” Long, 24, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 in Terre Haute.  He was born in Morristown, TN on November 25, 1998 to Jeffery Long and Tracy Bennett-Camp.

Kaleb was a bricklayer with BAC Local # 4 and enjoyed fishing and loved riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers, bicycling and skateboarding, spending...

Jun 16, 2023

Allen Wayne Benjamin, 69 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Robinson, IL on September 3, 1953 to Arthur Benjamin and Elizabeth Franklin Benjamin.

Allen retired from Rose Hulman as a millwright and loved to fish and hunt.

Allen is survived by his wife of...

Jun 13, 2023

Michael W. Higar, 67 of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Regional Hospital.  He was born in Vincennes, IN on June 30, 1955 to William Higar and Joan Hoffeditz Higar.

Michael was a member of King’s Harvest Foursquare Gospel Church and the Outdoor Rec Club.  He was a carpenter...

Jun 11, 2023

Reverend Joseph William Terrell, 76, of Terre Haute, passed away June 11, 2023 in Union Hospital.

He was born July 31, 1946 in Sullivan, Indiana to Lavergne Terrell and Mary Humphrey Terrell.

Joseph served in the United States Army, and retired as a Signal Corporal. He worked at Bemis for many years and pastored several...

Jun 4, 2023

Tabitha Jo “Tabby” Rogers, 39 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on November 4, 1983 to Joe Rogers and Theresa Wampler Rogers.

Tabitha was a member of the West Terre Haute Young Men’s Club and the West Terre Haute American Legion Post #...

Jun 3, 2023

Luther Wayne Walden, 83 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Carlinville, IL on August 25, 1939 to Harley Walden and Valerie Connor Walden.

Luther was a veteran of the United States Army.  He is survived by his sister Joyce Heyen and niece and caregiver Cheryl Edwards. ...

May 29, 2023

Charley Alan “Skeeter” Lowe, 62 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Terre Haute on July 28, 1960 to Charles E. Lowe and Karen Jo Orman Lowe.

Charley worked as a service technician at Thompson’s Honda, and enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and side-by-sides, playing...

May 27, 2023

Karl Robbie “Rob” Kelley, 61 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Sullivan County Community Hospital.  He was born in Washington, IN on June 22, 1961, to Robert Kelley and Thelma “Jane” Sturgeon.

Rob enjoyed fishing with his brother Keith, deer hunting, and mushroom hunting.  He had previously worked at Canteen, FedEx, and...

May 23, 2023

Madonna Rae Bracken, 71 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in her residence.  She was born in Vigo County on December 17, 1951 to Donald R. Englehart and Mary Frances Payne Englehart.

Madonna’s main hobby was coloring and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Madonna is survived by two sons,...

May 16, 2023

Charity M. Evinger, 93, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023.  Born on June 30, 1929 in Terre Haute, IN she was the daughter of Wayne and Wilma (Richardson) Strole.

Charity worked at CBS for many years and later retired from Donnelley Directory.  She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in West Terre Haute.  Family...

May 15, 2023

Mary Jane Barton, 90 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.  She was born in Sandford, IN on February 21, 1933, to John Denham and Lena Denham (Tweedy).

Mary was a 1951 graduate of Fayette High School, and later eloped with H. Robert (Bob) Barton in Shawneetown, IL on April 9, 1954.  Together,...