West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Jan 11, 2024

 

Robert Joseph “Bobby” “Radar” Vermillion, II, 65 of Clinton, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in his residence.  He was born in Clinton, IN on April 17, 1958 to Robert Joseph Vermillion and Elizabeth Joan Lewis Vermillion.

Bobby formerly worked at Peabody Coal Co. and Eli Lilly and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was very social and...

Jan 9, 2024

 

 

Pearl L. Akers, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born in West Terre Haute on February 14, 1939, to Raymond Akers and Lela Thomas Akers.

Pearl was a member of Community Church of Greenwood for many years. Church was her life, and she was involved in many different ministries and...

Jan 6, 2024

 

Mary Catherine (Anderson) Bryan, 73 of rural Paris, IL and formerly of West Terre Haute, IN passed away on January 6, 2024.  She was born on July 18, 1950 in Terre Haute, IN to Paul and Evelyn (Forster) Anderson.  She graduated West Vigo class of 1968.

Mary Catherine “Kathy” married Tommy Bryan May 29, 1969.  Together they had 3...

Jan 6, 2024

 

Laney M. Trevino, 41 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on March 9, 1982 to John McCalister, Sr. and Sue Scott McCalister.

 

Laney enjoyed playing softball, horses, shopping, and collecting candy skulls, but most of all she loved her family.

 

Laney is survived by...

Dec 29, 2023

 

William Harlan “Bill” Patrick, 60 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 6, 1963 to Donald D. Patrick and Rebecca Ann Hogue Patrick.

Bill was Dale Earnhardt’s # 1 fan and loved watching NASCAR every Sunday.  He was a very proud...

Dec 29, 2023

 

Amy Lynn Davis, 54 of Pendleton, IN and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 24, 1969 to Frank Funkhouser and Jo Weir Funkhouser.

Amy’s family, especially her grandchildren, were her life.  She loved to travel and bake desserts.

Amy is survived by her husband Kyle...

Dec 27, 2023

 

Patricia Rose Delaunois Hewitt 

 

Patricia "Pat" or "Patty Rose" as she was affectionately referred to by some of her family and friends passed away peacefully on Dec.27 exactly 23 years after her mother, Louise. She had been surrounded by many of her loved ones for several days.

 

She was born on April 19, 1940 in West...

Dec 25, 2023

 

Mary Jane Crabb (Buchanan), 72, passed away in the afternoon of December 25th, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3rd, 1951, in Vigo County to Edward Hawley Buchanan Sr. and Mollie Marie (Hargett) Buchanan.

Mary Jane is survived by her three daughters Stephanie Jane “Janie” Anderson (Curtis), Marcy Jo Daub (KC), and Molly Jane Meeks...

Dec 23, 2023

 

Sondra Sue Chapman, 75 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Regional Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on February 19, 1948 to Frank Calvin Porter and Audrey Mae Blaine.

Sondra retired from the Concrete Finisher’s Hall Local # 692 and enjoyed fishing and camping.

Sondra is survived by her two children, Stephanie Ann...

Dec 21, 2023

 

Marianne lost her best friend and soulmate on December 21, 2023.  In mourning are Marianne’s children, Sandy (Richard) Thomas, Tim (Rose) Thomas, Cliff (Este) Thomas, his niece Nan (Randy) Smith of Ohio, his nephew Rick (Celeste) Ridgway of West Virginia, He was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Mildred and Willard Ridgway. He was the father of Denise, Brett, Darin,...

Dec 16, 2023

 

Tammy Sue Fields Marles, 65 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 8, 1958 to Robert Fields and Kathleen Hale Fields.

Tammy was the manager of the Zephyr Gas Station in West Terre Haute for 25 years and started a bicycle club with her...

Dec 16, 2023

 

Eric Michael Matheny, Sr., 45 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Hobart, IN on March 21, 1978 to Michael Matheny and Loren Klug.

Eric is survived by his wife Sandy Whitecotton Matheny and his children; Naomy Matheny, Eric “Bubba” Matheny, Jr., Kody Matheny, Vincent Matheny, Lucas Lewis,...

Dec 10, 2023

 

David R. Shaffer, Sr. 84, passed away on December 10, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on September 8, 1939 to Charles Schaffer, Sr. and Rose Crowley Schaffer.

David is survived by four children; Christina “Tina” Atkinson (Larry, Sr.), David Shaffer, Jr. (Lynn), Bradley “BK” Shaffer (Robin), and Steven Shaffer (Cindy), as well as...

Dec 8, 2023

 

Jeffrey S. “Jeff” Whitsit, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023.  He was born in Terre Haute on December 4, 1957 to Robert L. Whitsit and Judy Wilkie Rudisel.

Jeff was a member of the Murdock Racing Club, and enjoyed fishing, golfing, and enjoyed watching NASCAR, was a fan of the Buffalo Bills and St....

Dec 6, 2023

 

Emma Louise “Lou” Robinson lived to the age of 91. She passed away December 6th at Laurels of Gahanna, where she has resided for the last few years. She was born November 4th, 1932 in Decker Indiana, to the late John W. and Martha Yochum. She was the eldest of 9 children. Surviving sisters, Mae Stevenson (Don), Martha Scott,...

Dec 6, 2023

 

Michael A. Hammond, 36 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 16, 1987 to David Hammond and Barbara Stevens Hammond.

Michael is survived by his wife Ashley Pastorius Hammond, and his son Ashton Hammond.  He is also survived by his parents, David & Barbara...

Nov 28, 2023

Jesse Walker, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on October 11, 1940 to Scott and Gladys Walker.

Jesse was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and worked as a  bookkeeper for Wabash Machine and Burr Niswonger Heating and Conditioning.  He was an avid BINGO...

Nov 26, 2023

Gail L. Scott, 81 of Paris, Illinois and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in her residence.  She was born in Sandford, IN on March 10, 1942 to Clifford Connor and Helen Wheeler Connor.

Gail retired from Columbia House after many years of service.  She enjoyed doing crafts, playing BINGO, and...

Nov 17, 2023

Delores Ann Baker Cottom, 81 of Terre Haute, Passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Majestic Care of Deming Park.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 13, 1942 to Robert “Bob” Baker and Ruth Zenor Baker.

Delores was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Terre Haute Moose Lodge, Marine Corps League Ladies...

Nov 13, 2023

Robert Wayne Hendricks, Sr., 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in Springhill Village.  He was born in Terre haute on April 5, 1941 to Homer Hendricks and Bertha Larew Hendricks.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served on The USS Boxer, The USS Pocono, and The USS...