West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Sep 22, 2020

Bessie M. Newburn, 86, of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away September 22, 2020 in Southwood Healthcare.

She was born July 4, 1934 in West Terre Haute to Victor Schmaus and Sybil Schmaus (Scott).

Bessie was a LPN and worked in various hospitals throughout her career. She was a lifelong member...

Sep 21, 2020

John Richard Tevlin, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:05 AM on Monday, September 21, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Vigo County on December 23, 1942 to James R. Tevlin and Grace V. Trader Tevlin.

John loved horses and owned several throughout his life, and was a member of the Oliver, IL Trailriders’...

Sep 20, 2020

Richard W. Mott, Jr., 55 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 8:41 PM in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on November 12, 1964 to Richard W. Mott, Sr. and Patricia G. Douglas Mott.

Richard was a member of King’s Harvest Foursquare Gospel Church.  He loved to spend time...

Sep 18, 2020

Bailee Diana Jane Ward, was born September 17, 2020 in Union Hospital and passed away September 18, 2020 at 9:10 AM.

Bailee is survived by her parents Raymond Ward, Sr. and Jodie Lynn Pilkington, as well as her brother, Raymond Ward, Jr. and her twin sister, Kaylynn Ward.  She is also survived by her great grandfather, Kenny...

Sep 11, 2020

Sandra Sue Niccum, 74 of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 in her home.

She was born September 25, 1945 in Terre Haute to Harry and Evelyn Smith.

Sandra was previously employed as a cook for Grandma Joy’s Restaurant for many years. She then became a Foster Grandparent with the Vigo County School...

Sep 10, 2020

Jeffrey Conner Herrington, 56 of Terre Haute, passed away at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 22, 1964, the son of Sherri Marlene Harmon.

He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Terre Haute.  His church and his faith were extremely important to him....

Sep 3, 2020

Harold W. Eversole, 59 of Terre Haute, passed away at 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on December 18, 1960 to Wayne Eversole and Darlene Fields Eversole.

Harold was the Lead Carpenter for Jim Davis Restoration and was preceded in death by his father.

Harold...

Sep 2, 2020

Betty Jane Chesshir, 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 3:50 AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in her residence.  She was born in Crawfordsville, IN on August 27, 1945 to David McClain and Mary Counts McClain.

Betty worked as a CNA at Cannon Inn for several years and still has many good friends there. She...

Aug 29, 2020

Betty J. Ellinger Mason, 98 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 12:15 AM in her residence on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 6, 1921 to Antone Ellinger and Jennie Holscher Ellinger.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Floyd A. Mason, who passed away in 2010, as well...

Aug 28, 2020

Sheri L. Webb, 55, of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

She was born June 17, 1965 in Terre Haute to Elmer Wayne Holbert and Jeanette Louise Holbert (Schatz).

Sheri worked as a caregiver for ARC. She enjoyed garage sale websites and playing cards. She especially loved spending...

Aug 27, 2020

Dorothy Louise Whitaker, 71 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 1:35 AM on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Paducah, KY on April 4, 1949 to John Richardson and Edna Chambers Richardson.

Dorothy was a member of the West Terre Haute American Legion Post # 501 Ladies Auxiliary,...

Aug 27, 2020

Beverly A. Beasley, 84 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Peru, IN on December 20, 1935 to Richard A. Stitt and Margaret Overmyer Stitt.

Beverly was a former Art teacher and painted many backdrops and...

Aug 26, 2020

Paul Joseph Gilbert, Sr. “Joker”, 70 of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away August 26, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was born April 13, 1950 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Peter Gilbert and Etta Gilbert.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; Walter Gilbert (survived by his wife, Thelma Gilbert), Frank Gilbert, Don Gilbert,...

Aug 26, 2020

Jo Ann Haymaker Crist

Jo Ann Haymaker Crist passed away at home in Fayette Township, Vigo County, Indiana on August 26, 2020.  Jo was born, along with her twin brother John, to Homer and Irene Preston Haymaker on May 17, 1937 in Pine Ridge, Indiana.  She graduated from Fayette High School in 1955 and married...

Aug 25, 2020

Vickie L Bonham, age 68, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday evening, August 25, 2020 at her residence with her beloved family by her side. She was the co-owner of Little Cee’s Pizza and Subs.

She was born Jan 11, 1952, in Terre Haute, to Arthur James Strain and Stella Jane Johnson Strain. She is survived by...

Aug 19, 2020

Sharon “Dolly” Hope Stevens Criss Sharon “Dolly” Hope Stevens Criss, 75, of West Terre Haute went to be with her Lord and Savior August 19, 2020.  Dolly was born July 11, 1945 to the late Lena Marie Walker Tighe and Orial Otto Stevens.  Dolly graduated from West Terre Haute High School and worked in the Radiology Department at Union...

Aug 19, 2020

John H. Hackett, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Union Hospital.  He was born in Indianola, IL on January 29, 1940 to Howard Hackett and Dorothy Porter Hackett.

John is survived by his wife Emine Cankurt Hackett and their three sons;  Bruce Hackett, (Gabby), John Hackett (Sherri), and Robert Hackett...

Aug 11, 2020

Linda Kay Runkle, 67, passed away in her home, in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 11, 2020.

Linda was born in Terre Haute on December 21, 1952 to Ethel Florence (McBride) Truxal and Herbert Raymond Truxal.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, John Michael Runkle; brothers, Jack Truxal, Robert Truxal, John...

Aug 9, 2020

Betty Ruth Thompson, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 2:23 AM at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 18, 1932 to Phillip Sloniker and Eva Marie McClure Sloniker.

Betty was a long-time member of the First Church of the Nazarene, she was devoted to the...

Aug 8, 2020

Walter Lorin Beauchamp

May 11, 1922—August 8, 2020

Walter Beauchamp, 98, of Terre Haute and formerly of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on August 8, 2020, at Meadows Manor East in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He was born May 11, 1922, in Deming, Indiana, to Edith and Lorin Beauchamp.

He was preceded in...