West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Jul 23, 2023

James E. Mott, 77 of Sullivan, IN and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 24, 1946 to Ernest L. Mott and Viola Moreland Mott.

Jim was a retired crane operator with Sussman Salvage Yard for 38 years.

Jim...

Jul 22, 2023

Sharon Gay Lloyd, 87, of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born November 7, 1935, to Walter Fisher and Dorothy Waid of Terre Haute. Sharon was raised on a farm near Sanford, IN, in a loving home with her grandparents, Frank and Maude Waid, which...

Jul 21, 2023

Larry H. Dietz, Sr., 80 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Jasonville, IN on August 16, 1942 to Hubert Eli Dietz and Dorothy Lucille Hunter Dietz.

Larry was a United States Air Force veteran and served as an Air Police Officer.  He was a board member...

Jul 19, 2023

Kenneth R. Gard, 84 of Clermont, Florida and formerly of New Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born in Chicago, IL on April 4, 1939 to Ernest Drewry Gard and Nellie Miller Gard.

Kenneth was a retired store manager with Kroger with 38 years of service...

Jul 18, 2023

Dennis Wayne Heyen, 64, and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  He was born in Vigo County on August 31, 1958 to Earl Heyen and Patricia Wilson Heyen.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two brothers, Stepehen Heyen and...

Jul 12, 2023

Cheryl L. Savant, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 7, 1945 to Louis M. Storms and Mary Carolyn Jeter Storms.

Cheryl was a lover of animals and often cared for abandoned animals that she encountered.  Volunteering in her community was an...

Jul 11, 2023

Sharon Kay Porter Price, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12:15am EST surrounded by family.

Kay was born February 17, 1944 in Speeds, Indiana to Brooks and Joea Porter. Kay is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Price; their 4 children, David Price (Wendy), Jennifer Ochs (Terry), Daniel Price (Robin), and Mary Price. Her...

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...