West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

May 13, 2023

Lillie Helen Stranahan, 88, of West Terre Haute, went to heaven on May 13, 2023.

She was born September 9, 1934, in Vertress, Kentucky to John Henry Smallwood and Mattie Frances Hager Smallwood.

Helen worked at General Housewares as a welder, retiring after thirty years of service. She also served as Deputy Assessor and Chief...

May 10, 2023

Charley E. Hendricks, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Majestic Care of Terre Haute.  He was born in Pulaski County, KY on August 7, 1938 to Charley Herbert Hendricks and Blanche B. Measel Hendricks.

Charley was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church.  He...

May 7, 2023

Jack L. Archer, 79 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 20, 1944 to Jack and Bernice Deal Archer.

Jack was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having proudly served in the Vietnam War and was...

May 4, 2023

John Donald Fuller, 85 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Hazard, KY on April 19, 1938 to Harlan Fuller and Mary Fields Fuller.

John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked as a foreman at Midland Glass for over 20 years...

Apr 29, 2023

Jack Pruitt, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in West Terre Haute on February 27, 1943 to Elbert Pruitt and Evelyn Wells Pruitt.

Jack was a painter and member of the Painter’s Local # 104.  He was inducted into the...

Apr 27, 2023

Stanley Hayes, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Hazard, KY on November 3, 1933.  Stanley was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a tank commander, and later went to work at Public Service Indiana and retired after 41 years of service and...

Apr 27, 2023

Harley James Weir. 43 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 10, 1980 to James Milton Weir and Joyce Ann Snyder Weir.

Harley is survived six children; Ashlynn, Drew, Bryce, Brody, Chevy, and Gage as well as several brothers and sisters.   He...

Apr 27, 2023

David L. Winters, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in his residence after a brief illness.  He was born in Terre Haute on November 18, 1938, to David Thomas Winters and Mary Bergman Winters.

David retired from Cinergy Electric (formerly Public Service) and was a carpet installer and hobby farmer.  He...

Apr 24, 2023

Dennis Alan Abrams, 74 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born in West Terre Haute on February 6, 1949 to Merrill Abrams and Louise Donham Abrams.

Dennis was a bricklayer and member of Bricklayers Local # 4, he was proud of the various...

Apr 22, 2023

Nelson J. Fortune, Jr., 66 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 22, 1956 to Nelson Fortune and Sarah Surber Fortune.

Nelson is survived by his wife Vicki McKibban Fortune and four children;  Lindsey Cox, Ryan Fortune, Alicia Fortune, and Karen Fortune. ...

Apr 18, 2023

Erma R. Cooper, 86, of West Terre Haute, passed away April 18, 2023 in Signature Healthcare.

She was born September 30, 1936 in Vigo County to George William Collins and Pearl Shepherd Collins.

Erma was an aid at St. Mary’s of the Woods, caring for retired nuns and a long-time member of the Assembly of...

Apr 15, 2023

Virginia Ann (Vester) Perkins, 91 of West Terre Haute, went to be in Heaven on April 15, 2023.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 27, 1931 to Hubert C. Vester and Mary (Pennell) Vester.

Virginia was a 1949 graduate of Valley High School and worked as a dental assistant and medical assistant for several years. ...

Apr 14, 2023

Patrick D. Kelley, 66 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 19, 1956.

Pat was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in West Terre Haute and played in the Praise Band.  He was a lifelong musician and a member of...

Apr 4, 2023

Tammy Sue Evinger, 60 passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023 after a difficult battle with frontotemporal  dementia (FTD).  Born on July 3, 1962 in Terre Haute, IN, she was the daughter of Harold and Charity Evinger.

Tammy graduated from West Vigo High School in 1980.  She earned a bachelors degree in Accounting from Indiana State University...

Apr 4, 2023

Emojean Marie Barnes, 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Cobblestone Crossings.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 20, 1940 to Willard Leon Meeks and Emma Jean Fields Meeks.

Emojean was a member of Westside Christian Church and loved to play BINGO.

Emojean is survived by her...

Apr 1, 2023

Reverend Donald A. Graham, 90 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in West Terre Haute on January 9, 1933 to Thomas Graham and Beatrice Sanders Graham.

Don was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea from 1953-1955, and was an instructor for...

Mar 24, 2023

Peggy Jayne Mrazik, 68 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on January 7, 1955 to Donald Cox and Claudia Russell Cox.

Peggy is survived by her husband Robert Mrazik and their three children; Raymond Mrazik, Stacie Wright, and Robert Daniel Mrazik (wife Hannah), six...

Mar 21, 2023

Robert Lee “Bob” Wardle, Sr., 76 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 12, 1946 to James William Wardle and Mary Louise Van Patten Wardle.

Bob was an electrician for Duke Energy, a member of I.B.E.W. Local # 725 and attended Barbour...

Mar 19, 2023

Benjamin Otis Rowings, Jr., 68 of Hazelwood, MO and formerly of Brazil, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Brazil, IN on March 26, 1954 to Benjamin O. Rowings, I and Patricia Bullerdick Rowings.

Benjamin retired from Carboline in St. Louis, MO and also worked at MAB Paints in...

Mar 19, 2023

Wayne L. Naugle, 85 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Arcola, IL on January 30, 1938 to Olen Naugle and Mable Cuppy Naugle.

Wayne was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Benson, North Carolina and attended Sugar Creek Baptist Church in West Terre Haute.