West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

May 2, 2021

Victoria L. Ball, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on October 13, 1956 to Walter Sebastian and Flora Lea Walden Sebastian.

Victoria is survived by her daughter, Crissy Curtis, and three siblings;  Sherry Edwards, Walter Sebastian, and John Sebastian.  She also...

Apr 28, 2021

Margaret L. Pitts, 88 of West Terre Haute, passed away on April 28, 2021 in Providence Health Care.  She was born in Illinois on January 21, 1933.

Margaret is survived by two children; Coleen Rogers and Bill Pitts (Angel).  Also surviving is her brother, Fred Higgins and her grandchildren; Russ Adkins, Shawnee Leek (Steve), Sheena Birt (Ezra),...

Apr 28, 2021

Darlene Gail Eldredge- loving wife and mother, age 60 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 25, 1960 to Sam Barnett and Virginia Chrisman Barnett.

Darlene was a member of the Clark County Sportsman’s Club, where she enjoyed shooting her pistols.  She...

Apr 27, 2021

Vickie D. Shaw, 70 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 3, 1950 to Arlie Selvia and Mary Mershon Selvia.

Vickie was a hairdresser for 40-plus years.  She had a strong Christian Faith and instilled that belief in her loved...

Apr 27, 2021

Carol Ann Benefiel, 67 of Terre Haute, passed away on April 27, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on January 6, 1954 to Francis Benefiel and Virginia Daniels Benefiel.

Carol’s memberships include The Red Hat Society, VFW Post # 972 Ladies Auxillary, and Voiture 40/8 Club.  She worked for several years as a...

Apr 26, 2021

Frank Elkins, Sr. went to his new heavenly home on April 26, 2021 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia (diagnosed 2017).  Frank and Chuck, his twin, were born on Christmas Day 1940 to Charles and Mary Elkins.  Frank joined his pets, grandparents, parents, daughter-in-law (Penny Elkins), brothers Chuck(Ella Mae), Leonard(Susie) and other relatives in heaven.

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Apr 17, 2021

Julie Ann Yocum, 58 of Plainfield, IN and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Clinton, IN on August 8, 1962 to Bill Yocum and Carolyn Fischer Yocum.

Julie was a 1980 graduate of West Vigo High School.  She loved to...

Apr 17, 2021

Glenn H. Hayes, 86, of Terre Haute, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on March 18, 1935 to Therman W. Hayes and Viola Beach-Hayes in the city of West Terre Haute.

Glenn served in the Army National Guard. He was an ASE Certified Ford Mechanic who worked...

Apr 16, 2021

Mark Poland, age 60, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Barb Poland, father of one son, Mark (Kaitlyn) Poland, Jr and grandfather to Autumn and Devon. He is survived by four siblings; Paul, Carl, Troy and Rita Spencer of the Northwest Indiana area. He is also survived by many...

Apr 16, 2021

Frederick E. Riley, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away April 16, 2021 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.

He was born July 20, 1934 in Vigo County to Eric Riley and Essie Meyer Riley.

Fred  served in the United States Air Force. He was a yardman for PSI/Duke Energy. He was a member of...

Apr 4, 2021

David P. Matherly, 69, of West Terre Haute, IN, passed away on April 4, 2021 at his residence in West Terre Haute, IN.

A private Celebration of Life was held by immediate family members on Tuesday, April 6th at his home.

David was born in Terre Haute to James...

Apr 1, 2021

Barbara Jean Hammond Bracken, 36, of Paris, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois.

She was born August 6, 1984 in Terre Haute to David Hammond and Barbara Stevens.

Barbara worked in the healthcare field as a CNA.

She was preceded in death by her Grandpa Salt,...

Mar 29, 2021

Mary L. Riggs, 78, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 in Union Hospital.

She was born July 28, 1942 in Terre Haute to Walter Boyce and Goodie Shepherd Boyce.

Mary was a homemaker. She loved to camp and go fishing.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her first...

Mar 27, 2021

Jim W. “Bud” Griffin, 77 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in Vigo County on February 21, 1944 to William Griffin and Jeanette Slavens Griffin.

Bud was owner/operator of Griffin’s Mobile Power Wash and had also served as a West Terre Haute City Policeman as well...

Mar 20, 2021

Lucy Marie Layton, 87 of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 25, 1933 to Vernon M. Cox and Martha E. Coppock Cox.

Lucy was a secretary for Norm’s Glass and Mirror and prior to that, worked at Kasameyer Glass for many...

Mar 16, 2021

Ronald E. “Buddy” Hinkle, Sr., 56, of West Terre Haute, passed away on March 16, 2021.

He was born February 3, 1965 in Terre Haute to Richard Hinkle and Diane Hinkle McCauley.

Ronald was a roofer and builder.

He was preceded in death by his mother; and his brother, Richard “Beetle” Hinkle, Jr....

Mar 11, 2021

Deborah Jean Phelps-Boswell, 67 of West Terre Haute, passed away in her residence on Thursday, March 11, 2021.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 10, 1953 to James L. Phelps and Betty Jean Yakel Phelps.

Deborah worked at I.S.U. for many years as well as Union Hospital and Bridges of Terre Haute before retiring in...

Mar 10, 2021

Rose Marie Fields Thomas, 54, of Clinton, passed away March 10, 2021 in her home.

Rose was born August 22, 1966 in Terre Haute to Gerald E. Fields and Patricia Dean Fields.

She worked at Great Dane Trailers in Brazil for twelve years, until health issues required her to quit. She loved spending time with...

Mar 9, 2021

Kevin Lee Brewer, 56 of Lexington, KY, passed away in his residence on March 9, 2021.  He was born in West Terre Haute on June 26, 1964 to George Brewer and Freida Davis Brewer.

Kevin was a Re-Processor for a plastics plant and enjoyed fishing, playing video games, spending time with his family and being a father....

Mar 3, 2021

William Albert Howard, Jr., 59, of Marshall, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

He was born November 28, 1961 in Terre Haute to William A. Howard, Sr. and Iva Ann “Annie” Belleu Howard.

Bill was a self-employed roofer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a...