West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

May 7, 2022

Torie Lee Switzer

January 22, 1963 – May 7, 2022

Torie Lee Switzer (Bodie), 59 of West Terre Haute Indiana, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Lazy L Lake (his summer home away from home).  He was born January 22, 1963 in Indianapolis to Jack Eugene Switzer and Betty Jo...

May 4, 2022

Marjorie Lee “Marge” (Mays) Fields, 94 of West Terre Haute died peacefully at home on May 4, 2022.

Marge was born January 22, 1928, in West Terre Haute to the late Ivan Mays and Grace (Cox) Mays.  She graduated from Concannon High School in 1945 and from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in 1949.  She...

May 2, 2022

James R. “Jim” Worrell, 94 of West Terre Haute, died peacefully in his residence on May 2, 2022.  He was born in West Terre Haute on April 22, 1928 to John Henry Worrell and Myrtle Moody Worrell.

James was a painter with Painter’s Local # 197, and also worked at Visqueen for 21 years.  His memberships include...

Apr 30, 2022

Sandra D. Beck, 61 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in California on June 27, 1960 to Buddy Richard French and Marian Sue Craig French.

Sandra is survived by her husband Rick Beck and their two children, Ricky Beck, II (Stephanie), and Randi Beck-Collins (Josh), and six...

Apr 30, 2022

Marti Ann Fortner, 39 of Jasonville, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on November 11, 1982 to Brent Fortner and Cindy Burns Fortner.

Marti loved NASCAR racing, and her favorite driver was Jeff Gordon, but after his retirement, she became a Chase Elliott fan.  She was...

Apr 20, 2022

Norman J. Brossman, Sr., 79 of Dennison, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 29, 1943 to Charles Brossman and Viola Steele Brossman.

Norman is survived by his wife Sharon Ramey Brossman and three sons;  Robert Brossman, Norman Brossman, Jr....

Apr 19, 2022

Stanley Eugene Joy, 75 of Terre Haue, passed away on Tuesday, April19, 2022 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haue on April 6, 1947 to James B. Joy and Lucy Virginia Hedden Joy.

Stanley is survived by two sons, William Joy and Stanley Joy, Jr., as well as five daughters; Page Joy, Peggy Fayard, Paula...

Apr 13, 2022

Charlotte Ann Dashiell, 81 of Marshall, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 11, 1940 to Frank Coleman and Charlotte Shafer Coleman.

Charlotte was a founding member of the Optimist Club of Marshall as well as a founding member of the Marshall Autumn Fest.  She...

Apr 5, 2022

Fredie Gene Light, Sr., 70 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.  He was born in Clay County on January 25, 1952 to Wilbur Light and Mary Louise Crouse Light.

Fredie was a U.S. Air Force veteran and worked as a truck driver and mechanic.  He would do anything...

Apr 3, 2022

Norman Eugene Hoopingarner, 95 of West Terre Haute, passed away in his son’s residence on Sunday, April 3, 2022.  He was born in West Terre Haute on August 8, 1926 to Joseph Edward Dewey Hoopingarner and Pearl Wheatstrine Hoopingarner.

Norman was a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy.  His memberships include Trinity Church in New...

Apr 2, 2022

Violet Rose Elkins, 79, of West Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 in her home.

She was born March 21, 1943 in Terre Haute to Lloyd L. Montgomery and Opha Chesshir Montgomery.

Rose worked as a Home Health Care Provider. She was a member of The Journey Church and was a Teen Sunday...

Mar 31, 2022

With a heavy heart, on March 31, 2022 we lost our son Jason Lavan Hill, to a happier place.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 11, 1976 to James E. Hill Joanne Felton Hill.

Jason was a West Vigo High School graduate and a veteran of the United States Navy.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Mar 31, 2022

Billie Sue Stepp, 91, of  West Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus.

She was born November 22, 1930 in Twin Falls, Idaho to William C. Upman and Ella Deaver Upman.

Billie was the first female mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She was a member of...

Mar 30, 2022

Ronald Ray Anderson, 84, of West Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born May 29, 1937 in West Terre Haute to Raymond Anderson and Cleo Ensminger Anderson.

Ron served in the United States Marine Corps and was a truck driver for Holland Trucking. Ron was the former owner of...

Mar 27, 2022

Richard Eugene Stilwell, faithful husband and father of three of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday March 27, 2022 at the age of 94. He was born January 16, 1928 to Daniel Webster Stilwell and Ruth Iola Neal Stilwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Frieda Murphy and...

Mar 26, 2022

George Earl Hunter passed away March 26, 2022.  George was born in West Terre Haute on February 20, 1931, and was raised by his parents: George and Helen Fulmer-Hunter.  He graduated from Valley High School and later continued his education at Indiana State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

George married Phyllis Dru...

Mar 26, 2022

Doris Flowers, 90 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus.  She was born in Terre Haute on April 17, 1931 to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole.

Doris was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, and enjoyed gardening, cutting her grass, and loved her hummingbirds.

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Mar 22, 2022

Nora Lucille Brock, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Southwood Healthcare.  She was born in Vigo County on March 16, 1956 to Charles Brock and Goldie Dickerson Brock.

Nora loved to play BINGO and shop, she lived in Dresser for many years and had many friends and family there.

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Mar 20, 2022

Wayne Benefiel, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Liverpool, England on September 20, 1957 to Jack Benefiel and Winnifred Barry Benefiel.

Wayne was an Assistant Planner at Sony DADC for nearly 30 years.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge Aerie...

Mar 15, 2022

Mary Lou Williams, 68 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, with her husband and children by her side.  She was born in Terre Haute on November 23, 1953 to Catherine Rose Brown Howard and raised by Catherine and Charles Howard.

Mary Lou retired as Activities...