West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Jul 6, 2019

Beatrice E. Deal Archer, 96 of West Terre Haute, went to be with God at 8:39 PM on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on October 10, 1922 to Joseph Deal and Emma Irene Dunlap Deal.

Beatrice was a retired cook at Frank’s Restaurant.  She enjoyed going to church and...

Jul 5, 2019

Paula Gail Norton, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 8:01 PM in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on February 9, 1955 to Brice Odell Cook and Leona Mae Crowther Cook.

Paula was a Foster Mother to countless children.  She is survived by her children; Darrell Cook (Sally), Verna...

Jul 3, 2019

Robert Jay Clouse, 17, of Terre Haute, passed away in an automobile accident on July 3, 2019.

He was born January 6, 2002 in Terre Haute to Benjamin James Clouse and Leona Nikole (Haraway) Wiggins.

Robert was an honor student at Terre Haute South High School. He was a member of JROTC and was active...

Jul 1, 2019

Loriena Lee Friede, 57, of Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2019.

She was born February 17, 1962, in Terre Haute.

Loriena loved her family and her animals and she was always trying to find homes for any stray animals.

She is survived by her parents, Helen and Stephen Houser;...

Jun 28, 2019

Noble Leon McCarter, 89, of West Terre Haute passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 in Harrison Crossing Health Center. He was born July 17, 1929 in Vincennes to James Russell McCarter and Marjorie Joslin McCarter.

Leon was an engineer at J.I. Case. He was a 1947 graduate of Carlisle High School and served in the United States...

Jun 27, 2019

Alfred H. “Al” May, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 10:30 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on May 4, 1951 to Henry May and Ruth Marie Harget May.

Al was a 1969 graduate of West Vigo High School and retired from Brentag (formerly known as...

Jun 19, 2019

Willard Sollars, Jr., affectionately known as “Junior”, was born September 2, 1947. He joined his youngest son, Kevin Willard Lee Sollars, in Heaven, on June 19, 2019, at 12:12 p.m., surrounded by his family that he loved fiercely.

Junior loved to play music. He was an excellent, life-long, guitar player. He was instrumental in starting two bands:...

Jun 18, 2019

Ellen Jane Fyfe Leigh , 81, of Terre Haute, passed away, June 18, 2019  at her home.

She was born February 20, 1938 in West Terre Haute to Lloyd Montgomery and Opha Chessire Montgomery.

Ellen enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and working puzzles. She loved to cook and raise kids.

Ellen was preceded in...

Jun 15, 2019

Mike L. Stuck, 54 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 1:17 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 7, 1964 to Raymond Stuck and Sharon Beck Stuck.

Mike was a member of Family Worship Center in Brazil, IN.  He was a...

Jun 14, 2019

Janice L. Harris, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 11:25 AM on Friday, June 14, 2019 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 2, 1951 to Buck Mefford and Mary Jones Harshman Mefford.

Janice was a member of North Terre Haute First Baptist Church.  She was a 1969...

Jun 10, 2019

Carolyn Sue Roman, 76 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 2:24 PM on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Union Hospital.  She was born in Bloomington, IN on January 17, 1943 to James Franklin Hodge and Mary Katherine Gardner Hodge.

Carolyn was a member of Eighth Street Wesleyan Church in West Terre Haute.

Carolyn is...

Jun 7, 2019

Susie J. Roman, 60 of Brazil and formerly of Terre Haute, passed at 5:02 AM on Friday, June 7, 2019 in her daughter’s residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on February 2, 1959 to Arthur Earl Roman and Mary Noakes Roman.

Susie loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.  She is survived by four children;...

Jun 6, 2019

Ruby Philabaum, 94 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 7:04 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on January 13, 1925 to Charles Swalls and Lela Stephens Swalls.

Ruby had previously worked at both CBS and Columbia Records, and was a member of Twelve Points Order of Eastern...

Jun 4, 2019

Betty Joann Anderson Easthom, 85, of North Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 4 , 2019 following an extended illness.

She was born in West Terre Haute on Aug. 13, 1933, to Joseph Anderson and Lulu (Brown) Anderson.

Betty graduated from Concannon High School in 1951 and...

Jun 3, 2019

John L. “Jack” Williams, 64 of West Terre Haute, passed away in his residence at 4:40 AM on Monday, June 3, 2019.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 9, 1954 to John T. Williams and Janice Pullum Williams.

Jack was a plumber for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local # 157, retiring after 44 years of service. ...

May 29, 2019

Jack R. Lowe, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away at 6:03 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Vigo County on September 3, 1929 to John R. Lowe and Mable O. Jeffers Lowe.

Jack retired from Tri-Industries after 33 years of service. He was an Air Force Veteran, having served in...

May 28, 2019

Marjorie Ann Clements, 89 of Newburgh, IN and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Newburgh.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 6, 1929 to Stanley Culver and Gladys Haskell Culver.

Marjorie and her husband Charlie were the owner of the Dog N Suds restaurant...

May 26, 2019

David Wayne Parks, 61 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 5:00 AM in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 17, 1958 to John Parks and Esther Hoopingarner Parks.

David was a Union Painter for Painters Local # 197 and was a member of the West Terre Haute...

May 11, 2019

Harry Edward Hendricks, 88 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:40 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in West Terre Haute on January 12, 1931 to Homer David Hendricks and Cecile Sevilla Arthur Hendricks....

May 9, 2019

Herman “Frank” Rice, Jr.,74, of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Union Hospital.

He was born January 22, 1945 in Terre Haute to Herman Rice, Sr. and Erna Arnold Rice.

Frank served in the United States Army. He was a store keeper at J.I. Case and retired from the Sisters of Providence....