West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

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.

Mar 17, 2023

Helen Loetta Sankey, 70 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Signature Healthcare.  She was born in West Terre Haute on March 20, 1952 to Frank Mosteller and Iva King.

Helen is survived by her three children; Patsy Zepeda (Jose), Billie Rose Stanford, and Ronald Lee Gilbert, Jr.  She is also survived by...

Mar 16, 2023

Wesley Alan Miller

Age 41, born to Carl and Laura Miller of West Terre Haute, Indiana on October 23,1981. Passed away in his home on March 16, 2023. A small intimate memorial for family will be held on Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 11am-1pm at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home 220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, IN.

Mar 15, 2023

Peter Louis Secondino, of Shirkieville, died on March 15, 2023 after a brief illness.  Pete was born July 28, 1934 in Universal, IN.  He served in the United States Army Reserve and began to farm.

He was a steward of the land and an astute cattleman.  He excelled at both.  He loved his family, the land, and...

Mar 4, 2023

Janet Louise Schuur King, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Majestic Care of Deming Park.  She was born in Augusta, GA on May 19, 1956 to Henry Schuur and Helen Fields Schuur.

Janet was a home maker and also worked in housekeeping at Royal Oaks.  She was very loving and caring,...

Feb 26, 2023

Richard L. “Lefty” Rollings, 98, of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born on November 8th, 1924, in Fort Branch, IN, to Donn and Pearl Hadley Rollings.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII having served as an anti-aircraft gunner in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Manning DE199....

Feb 23, 2023

Frank Westley Lowe, 68 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 15, 1954 to Frank Eugene Lowe and Betty Marie Brewster Lowe.

Frank was an event coordinator at I.S.U. and formerly worked at Columbia House and Hulman Center.  He was a graduate of...

Feb 22, 2023

Diana Rae Ramey, 74 of Prairieton, IN, passed away on February 22, 2023 in her son’s residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 11, 1948 to Charles Ramey and Elizabeth Bryant Ramey.

Diana was a member of the Terre Haute Eagles Aerie Lodge # 291, American Legion Post # 346 of Terre Haute Ladies Auxiliary,...

Feb 11, 2023

Terry “Scott” Graham, 56 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on September  3, 1966 to Terry B. Graham and Sarah M. Gunter Graham.

Scott enjoyed hunting (especially bird hunting), fishing, drag racing and being outdoors and was a member of the Loyal Order...