West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Oct 15, 2022

Wayne A. Foltz, 65 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 31, 1957 to Francis Foltz and Lois Wright Foltz.

Wayne loved following the G.N.C.C. racing circuit with his son and drag racing.  He loved being down at the river having cookouts...

Oct 14, 2022

Anna Louise Williams, 101, a devoted child of Christ, was welcomed into her eternal home on Friday, October 14, 2022.

She was born October 11, 1921 to Ada A. and John D. McKenzie and was a life-long resident of West Terre Haute. Anna had five brothers and three sisters. She was the mother of four children, Larry...

Oct 13, 2022

James E. May, 79 of Marshall, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in OSF Sacred Heart Hospital in Danville, Illinois.  He was born in West Terre haute on April 5, 1943 to Henry May and Ruth Marie Hargett May.

Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked as a coal miner for Zeigler...

Oct 13, 2022

Charles A. Fortner, 94 of Brazil, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 6, 1928 to Herman Fortner and Louise Oberly Fortner.

Charles was a 1945 graduate of Wiley High School and then entered the U.S. Army in 1946, and worked...

Oct 11, 2022

June M. Franklin, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in Vigo County on November 6, 1938 to Henry May and Ruth Ann May.

June is survived by her daughter Karen Rogers (Husband Harold), as well as four grandchildren; Mike Franklin, Angie Franklin, Brad Henson, and...

Oct 6, 2022

Ronald Lee Rowe, 71 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 in Southwood Healthcare.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 10, 1951 to Hershel Rowe and Violet Brotus Rowe.

Ronald was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of Buckmasters, and enjoyed woodworking.

Ronald is survived by his...

Oct 4, 2022

Christine “Chris” Johnson, 78 of Dennison, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 22, 1943 to Vern Scott and Claudia Hensley Scott.

Chris was a member of Patton United Methodist Church in Dennison, IL and was a teacher for the Marshall School District for over...

Sep 29, 2022

Audie Charles Hall, 70, of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Terre haute on May 28, 1952 to Charles Hall and Barbara Pine Hall.

Audie was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and had worked previously at General Housewares and as a...

Sep 29, 2022

Melvina Evitts Chesshir, 85 of Brazil, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Owensboro, KY on June 12, 1937 to Charles E. Evitts and Susan Smith Evitts.

Melvina loved the Lord, she loved life in general, and enjoyed fishing, playing BINGO, and working jigsaw...

Sep 27, 2022

George Gardner, 90, formerly of Vincennes and longtime business owner passed away at 4:00 pm on September 27 2022 at his residence in Terre Haute, IN. George was born on March 17, 1932 in Vincennes and is the son of Dexter Carl and Hellen (Tracey) Gardner. George married Virginia "Jenny" Johnson and she preceded him...

Sep 24, 2022

Debbie Louise King Hood, 64 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, alongside her family and the amazing care of hospice nurses.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 17, 1958 to Arthur Thomas King and Sharon Louise Farris King.

Debbie is survived by...

Sep 21, 2022

Robert Engles, Sr., 89 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Daviess Community Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on December 24, 1932, to Frank Engles and Helen Cummins Engles.

Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air force, having served in the Korean War, and was a lineman with GTE....

Sep 21, 2022

Charles Nicholas “Nick” Snyder

December 24, 1962 – September 21, 2022

Nick Snyder, 59, of Terre Haute, IN and formerly of Paris, IL died September 21, 2022 at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute.

In keeping with Nick’s wishes, cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life service will...

Sep 14, 2022

Linda Kay Hammond, 74 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in Baptist Health Medical Center in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 15, 1948 to Roy Hammond and Clara Shaffer Hammond.

Linda is survived by her husband, Ron Matherly; her two children, Loretta Matherly and Ron Matherly, as...

Sep 12, 2022

Rhyan David Moyes, 40 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on September 28, 1981 to David Mark Moyes and Cindy Beaton Moyes.

Rhyan loved to fish and enjoyed listening to all types of music.

Rhyan is survived by his son Layne...

Sep 10, 2022

Jerry Robert Poppe, Sr., 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in West Terre Haute on March 30, 1947 to Leroy Albert Poppe and Pearl Smith Poppe.

Jerry was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam...

Sep 9, 2022

Brenda Lee Krise, 68 of Paris, IL, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on November 13, 1953 to Wallace Plunkett and Iodina Connett Plunkett.

Brenda is survived by her companion of 30 years, Russell Morgan and her children; Wendy Krise, Lacey Krise, Sierra Krise, Angela Sons (Rodney),...

Sep 6, 2022

Lois Ann Garwood, 71, of West Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Union Hospital.

She was born December 23, 1950 in Terre Haute to William H. Rollings and Opal Evelyn Glaziner Rollings.

Lois was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafting and especially plastic canvas.

Lois was preceded in death...

Aug 27, 2022

John W. Waggoner, II, 22 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 28, 1999 to John W. Waggoner I and Deanna Wilkison Waggoner.

John loved woodworking and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  He had previously worked at Walmart for...

Aug 25, 2022

Judy E. Wyrick, 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in West Terre Haute on November 28, 1939 to Leroy Wake and Flora Morris Wake.

Judy was a member of Union Christian Church and enjoyed traveling with her husband.

Judy is survived by her...