West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Harry Dean Hicks, 64 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 24, 1957, to Donovan Hicks and Maryellen Clements Hicks.

Harry was a 1975 graduate of West Vigo High School and had his own auto body shop...

Dec 15, 2021

Matthew Wayne Buchanan, 48 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on June 4, 1973 to Edward Buchanan and Judith Schoffstall Buchanan.

Matthew was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served from 1991-1995 at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas where...

Dec 14, 2021

Cherlyn C. Russell, 72 of Terre Haute and formerly of Rosedale, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2021.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 25, 1949 to Alfred C. Stedman and Martha Jane Barnett Stedman.

Cherlyn enjoyed playing BINGO, camping and fishing, as well as spending time with her grandchildren, and especially loved the holidays....

Dec 14, 2021

Mary Kay White went to be with the Lord and her husband on December 14, 2021, after passing away in her daughter’s residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on February 17, 1946 to Walter Gowan and Minnie Krise Gowan.

Mary Kay was a member of Dresser Church and retired from the Sisters of Providence after 29...

Dec 13, 2021

Michael Timothy Huffington

54, Farmersburg, passed away on Dec. 13th, 2021, at his home.

He was born on Feb. 9th, 1967 in Vigo County, to Frank Huffington and Nancy (Hoffman) Huffington. He graduated from West Vigo High School and lettered in tennis. He had served as a Teamster in Local Union 135 before continuing work...

Dec 9, 2021

Gerald Forest Rader passed away peacefully in his home on December 9, 2021.

Gerald was born at home February 16, 1937, the only child of William Forest Rader (coal miner) and Clara Dillion Rader (mother/housekeeper). He cared for his mother in her later years before her passing. He lived his whole life in West Terre...

Dec 8, 2021

Pamela Lynn Vicars, 62 of Dennison, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Union Hospital ICU after suffering a heart attack.  Pam was born in Terre Haute on May 26, 1959 to Herschel Vicars II and Barbara French Vicars.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers Herschel “Bill” Vicars III...

Dec 4, 2021

Nancy Sue Reed Barnhart, 71 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 19, 1949 to Virgil Reed and Dorothy Cooper Reed.

Nancy was a 1967 graduate of Gerstmeyer High School and Indiana State University.  She was a lifetime member of the Young...

Dec 3, 2021

Arthur Ray Elrod, 55 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 1, 1966 to James Melvin Elrod, Sr. and Lily Bell Green Elrod.

Art was a welder at Coneqtec and enjoyed cooking outside, he was famous for his ham and beans.  He...

Nov 29, 2021

Georgia Lou Roberts, 60 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 12, 1960 to James Livingston and Janie Edmonson Livingston.

Georgia loved to watch Tik Tok video of her grandkids, her grandkids were her world.  She loved going in the truck and riding...

Nov 27, 2021

Virginia L. Pershing, 86 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in West Terre Haute on February 19, 1935 to Charles Spitler and Mary Collins Spitler.

Virginia is survived by seven children; Laura Kluesner, Mary Lynn Tevlin, Jack Vester (Sheila), Michael Pershing (Mica), Charles Pershing (Sally), Randall...

Nov 26, 2021

Floyd C. Reed, Sr.,  88 of West Terre Haute, passed away November 26, 2021.  Funeral services on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 12 Noon, visitation from 10:00 AM until noon at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd St., West Terre Haute, IN.

Nov 26, 2021

Phyllis Ann Sons, 62 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 in Regional Hospital.  She was born in West Terre Haute on June 25, 1959 to Russ Stevens and Margaret Aguirre.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter Rose Stevens (Brandon Fields), her brothers; Donn Yarbrough (Irene), Mike Yarbrough (Kathy), and Vance Yarbrough; her...

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Llewellyn

Peggy Fry Llewellyn, 94, passed peacefully in the comfort of her home on November 25, 2021 due to complications of Post-Polio Syndrome.  She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, to John A. Fry, Sr. and Mable Mills Fry on November 3, 1927.  Peggy was preceded in death by her best friend and husband...

Nov 24, 2021

Emilee Nicole Snow, 12 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Regional Hospital.  She was born in Marion County, IN on June 30, 2009 to Albert Snow and Nicole Carter.

Emilee is survived by her mother, Nicole Carter (Quinton Brady) and father, Albert Snow (Nicole Snow), and her siblings; Andrew, Dominic, Kaydin,...

Nov 22, 2021

Gary Lee Bell, 58 and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Missouri.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 5, 1963 to Jerry Bell, Sr. and Janetta Rossicoe Bell.

Gary was employed in construction and flooring installation and enjoyed NASCAR.

Gary is survived by two loving daughters, Tish...

Nov 22, 2021

Elsie Crist, 99 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Signature Healthcare.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 6, 1922.

Elsie worked as an operator at Quaker Maid and later worked as a demonstrator at Sam’s Club.

Elsie is survived by a sister-in-law, Shirley Downing, and her nephews. ...

Nov 21, 2021

“Bub” Jerry Lee Giles, Jr., 44 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  He was born in Terre haute on February 27, 1977 to Jerry Lee Giles and Sandra J. Stuck Giles.

Jerry was a painter with the Painters Union Local # 197, and was currently working at Fuquay Painting. He was a...

Nov 18, 2021

Betty Rose Rowley Couch Phipps Torpy, 92 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Providence Health Care.  She was born in Vigo County on March 6, 1929 to Dora Stultz and Ethel Rowley Stultz.

Betty and her husband Woody were owners of B & J Transportation and was a life member of...

Nov 16, 2021

Betty Helen Norris, 83, of Terre Haute, IN passed away November 16, 2021 at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute, IN.  She was the daughter of John Creasey and Dorothy (Fears) Creasey born February 26. 1938.  Betty graduated Valley High School in 1956.  She was hardworking and enjoyed spending time with her large family and friends, hosting holiday parties and...