OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Sally Ann Massey
Sep 25, 2025
Sally Ann Massey, 80, of St. Mary of the Woods, passed away on September 25, 2025. Sally was born September 13, 1945, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Robert and Della Ratekin. She graduated from Ivy Tech with a CMA and went on to work in Radiology. She enjoyed watching movies and loved spending time with her family. She was a...
Kim Joseph Kesler
Sep 25, 2025
Kim Joseph Kesler, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away on his farm in rural Dennison, Illinois on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute on November 19, 1956 to Dale Kesler and Helen (Apple) Goings.
For 50 years, Kim owned and operated Derby Hill Equipment in West Terre Haute alongside his “right-hand man,” Bill Stevens. He was...
Rob Easton
Sep 23, 2025
Rob Allen Easton, 54 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in St. Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Terre Haute on August 30, 1971.
Rob was a bricklayer for the Bricklayers Local # 4 of Terre Haute.
Rob is survived by his wife Stacy Rogers Easton, his parents Bob and Peggy Easton, 2 sons, 2 step-children,...
Robert Lee Elkins Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Robert Lee Elkins Jr., of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 18th, 2025. Rob was born on June 10th, 1968, to Robert Elkins Sr. and Violet Rose (Montgomery) Elkins.
A proud graduate of West Vigo High School, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1988, a chapter of his life that shaped his...
Alan Wayne Porter
Sep 18, 2025
Alan Wayne Porter, 70, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Alan was born on June 23rd, 1955, to Alvie and Mary Porter.
Alan cherished his faith and was an attendee of services at South Side Nazarene Church. He loved spending quality time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He loved to embark on outings with his...
Amanda Carol Ludlow
Sep 13, 2025
Amanda Carol Ludlow, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was born November 3, 1977, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to David and Sheila Stultz. Amanda worked as an animal researcher in Terre Haute at LFM Quality Laboratories, Inc. Amanda graduated with honors from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2024 with a bachelor of science degree in Equine and...
Frank Henry Fuson
Sep 11, 2025
Frank Henry Fuson, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on September 11, 2025.
Frank was a free spirit whose booming laugh and strong character left an impression on everyone he met. Though he looked like a grizzly bear, he was known for giving the best bear hugs and for the kindness he showed to others. He cared deeply for his...
Rebecca Jo Putman
Sep 8, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Jo Putman (Day) of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 25, 1951 to Roy Edward Day and Barbara Ruth Wade Day.
Becky spent the majority of her life serving those around her out of a love for...
Marlene F. Pulsford
Sep 6, 2025
Marlene F. Pulsford, 78 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Teutopolis, IL on September 4, 1947 to Richard John Pulsford and Gertrude Huber Pulsford.
Marlene was a medical transcriptionist at Union Hospital.
Marlene is survived by her three children; Tammy Cegielski (Eric), Thomas Ervin (Mary Beth),...
Robert “Mikey” Gilman
Sep 5, 2025
Robert “Mikey” Gilman, 38 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on December 10, 1986.
As a coach and mentor, he gave back selflessly, shaping the next generation of fighters. Countless athletes in this region carry his lessons, his toughness, and his wisdom with them every time they train...
Ernest "Ed" Higginbotham
Sep 4, 2025
Ernest “Ed” Higginbotham, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on May 4, 1947 to Virgil Ray Higginbotham and Wanita Gilley Higginbotham.
Ed was a veteran of the United States Army and was a life member of West Terre Haute American Legion Post # 501, where he...
John A. Dean
Aug 28, 2025
John A. Dean, 89 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by his family. He was born in Vigo County on July 11, 1936 to Frederick Arthur Dean and Goldie Eva Yates Dean.
John was a retired truck driver and loved to fish.
John is survived by his children;...
Evelyn Mae Jarvis
Aug 23, 2025
Evelyn Mae Jarvis, 64 of Terre Haute & formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Union Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute on June 3, 1961 to Donald Childers and Georgia Wolfe Childers.
Evelyn was a member of Dresser Church and loved being with her family.
Evelyn is survived by her son Patrick Jarvis (Catina),...
Shirley Ann Judy
Aug 21, 2025
Shirley Ann Judy, 82 of New Goshen, passed away in her residence Thursday, August 21 2025. She was born in the Sanford area on June 3, 1943 to Clifford Conner and Helen Wheeler Conner.
Shirley loved fishing, mushroom hunting, gambling and spending time with her family.
Shirley is survived by her husband Franklin Judy, her son Wayne (Cindy) Judy, her daughter Pam...
Tammy Sue Miller
Aug 14, 2025
Tammy Sue Miller, 67 of Terre Haute, passed away in her residence on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born in Terre Haute on January 23, 1958 to Paul Scott and Patricia Smitheart Scott.
Tammy loved all animals and spending time with her family.
Tammy is survived by her husband Louie Miller, and daughter Lori Drum (Michael), her brother Paul Scott, Jr.,...
David Eugene Thompson
Aug 11, 2025
David Eugene Thompson, 56 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in Terre Haute on August 6, 1969 to Eugene Howard Thompson and Rose Mae Milner Thompson.
David was employed at Prime Care Residential Services and was previously employed at ResCare.
David is survived by 2 brothers, Todd...
Sheila Kay Hagar
Aug 9, 2025
Sheila Kay Hagar (Chesshir) , born to Dinah Kay Chesshir on November 15, 1961 in Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Though born in Terre Haute, Sheila moved from Indiana at a young age and made her home in Bakersfield, California.
It was in Bakersfield that she built her life and raised her two beloved children, Angela...
Beulah D. Prouse
Aug 8, 2025
Beulah D. Prouse, 59 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Terre Haute on June 29, 1966 to Thomas Henry Beauchman and Mary Letner Beauchman.
Beulah is survived by six children; Trisha Welty, Frank Prouse, Jr., Brian Prouse (Paula Torres), Heather Wilson (Bryant), Joshua Prouse, Kerry...
Janice Lee Mendenhall
Aug 1, 2025
Janice L. (“Dobby”, “Dob”) Mendenhall, 83, of Terre Haute passed into heaven while holding her sister Faye’s hand on August 1, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1941, to Joe Riley McDaniel and Laura Esther (Pine) McDaniel.
She was the heart of the family, the baker of yeast rolls, egg noodles and cakes, and she had a deep love for...
Brenda Sue Tarrh
Jul 31, 2025
Brenda Sue Tarrh, 55, of Terre Haute IN. passed away on July 31, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 28, 1970 to Clifford Tarrh and Marilyn Gray.
Brenda was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Most importantly to Brenda she was a mother and grandmother. She loved her grandson Kinser fiercely. Before her health...
