West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

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...

Aug 7, 2020

Lori Jean Cooper, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, at 7:54 AM, at Signature Healthcare.  She was born July 23, 1952, in Gary, IN, to Harvey Davenport and Edna "Ellen" Thomas Davenport.  She was raised in Linton, IN by her parents Keith Thornton and Doris Breck Thornton.

Lori is survived by...

Aug 6, 2020

Charlotte Kay Brush, 77, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at home on August 6, 2020.

Charlotte was born on June 14, 1943, in Welch, West Virginia, the daughter of Dewey and Feril Jones.  She attended business school and upon completion, went to work for the West Virginia State Police. Later after moving to Indiana...

Aug 4, 2020

Kingston William Lewis was stillborn on August 4, 2020 in Union Hospital.

He was born to Kayla Lewis.

He is survived by his mother; his sister, Daiah Shroyer; grandmother, Kim Roach; great grandparents, Jamie and John Boucher and Donna Jones and her husband, Tom; uncle, Austin Roach; aunt, Brittany Appleton; and great aunt and uncle,...

Aug 2, 2020

David Lewis Robinson, 55, of West Terre Haute passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 9:30 p.m.

He was born August 17, 1964 in Terre Haute to Dennis Robinson and Phyllis “Jeanie” (Allsup) Robinson.

Dave was a carpenter and owned and operated Robinson Construction. He was a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association (AMA)....

Jul 30, 2020

Hanah Wren Sterling, 27, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.

She was born January 27, 1993 in Terre Haute to Sean Sterling and Paula Jo (Sizemore) Brown.

Hanah was a very spiritual person. She was a nature lover. She liked animals and hula hoops, but mostly enjoyed spending time with her friends,...

Jul 29, 2020

Sean Ryan Martin, 29, of Clay City, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

He was born May 29, 1991 in Bakersfield, CA to Jeffrey Martin and Susan McFarlin Martin.

Sean was a Protection Officer for the Vigo County School Corp. He loved to play golf, fish and be with his family. Sean loved his...

Jul 25, 2020

Ray A. Kernstein, 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 5:05 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Union Hospital.  He was born in New Goshen on May 31, 1938 to James Robert Kernstein and Florence E. Wilson Kernstein.

Ray was a member of Laborer’s Local # 204 and worked several years for White Construction.  He...

Jul 18, 2020

Jerry Wayne Lyon II, 62 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 3:25 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on November 12, 1957 to Jerry W. Lyon and Beverly Toney Lyon.

Jerry was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked as a warehouse coordinator at...