West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

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...

Feb 27, 2021

Jack G. Chadwick, 82, of West Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, in his home surrounded by family.

He was born July 13, 1938, in West Terre Haute to Ernest Chadwick and Isabell Kiburis Chadwick.

Jack attended Concannon High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from International Paper after 41...

Feb 23, 2021

Rose Marie Howell, 78, of West Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Union Hospital.

She was born October 30, 1942 in Terre Haute to Walter Favre and Winnifred Weir Favre.

Rose was a homemaker. She loved to play dice with her good friend, Judy.

Rose was preceded in death by...

Feb 16, 2021

Judith A. Pruiett, 68 of Terre Haute, passed away at 8:22 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Springhill Village.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 29, 1952 to James McCombs and Betty Haney McCombs.

Judith was a cashier at Great Scot supermarket and enjoyed playing BINGO.

Judith is survived by two sons;...

Feb 16, 2021

Wayne Leroy Price, Jr., 62 of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 16, 2021.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 16, 1958 to Wayne Sr. and Velma Eads Price.

Immediately after high school, Wayne joined the United States Army and served from 1977-1980, and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. ...

Feb 12, 2021

Marie Buchanan, 93, of West Terre Haute, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at 8:42 p.m. in Providence Health Care Center.

She was born January 20, 1928 in Vigo County to Robert Couch and Maude Price Couch.

Marie was a homemaker. She was a member of Dresser Church and enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, long walks,...