West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

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,...

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...