West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

May 4, 2019

Jennifer Lynn (Edington) Knight, 74 of Paris, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 2:20 pm, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 5, 1944 to Roy Edington and Carrie Lillian (Maddox) Edington.  Jenny married Larry Knight of West Terre Haute on April 4, 1964, which was the beginning of...

May 4, 2019

Clara Lou (Ray) Morgan

April 9, 1929 – May 4, 2019

St. Mary of the Woods – Clara Lou (Ray) Lewis Morgan passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care from a brief, unexpected illness.  Her family was at her side.

Clara Lou was born...

May 1, 2019

Dorothy L. Buchanan, 91 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 1:45 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Clinton Gardens.  She was born in West Terre Haute on September 10, 1927 to Fred Peters and Myrtle Wheatstein Peters.

Dorothy was a custodian at West Vigo High School for sixteen years.  She is survived by four children;...

Apr 22, 2019

Connie Jo Miller, 70, of West Terre Haute passed away at 5:34 p.m. Monday April 22, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 23, 1948 in Terre Haute to Jim Lamb and Dorothy Matherly Lamb. She was the manager of the Deli at West Vigo IGA for many years. Survivors include: Her Husband Ray Lee...

Apr 21, 2019

Edward L. Beasley, 83, of Terre Haute, and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away in his home on April 21, 2019.

He was born August 11, 1935 in Farmersburg, Indiana to Herb Beasley and Ann Banks Beasley.

Ed graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in 1958 and earned his Master’s degree...

Apr 20, 2019

Elizabeth A. Houghton, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 8:05 AM on Saturday, April 20, 2019 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 17, 1950 to Arlo Richey, Sr. and June Koss Richey.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband Timothy Houghton, and her three children; Donald Moss, Angela Shoulders, and Mike...

Apr 18, 2019

Donna Mae Keith, 94 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 8:45 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Providence Healthcare.  She was born in Lyons, Nebraska on April 25, 1924 to Oscar Breault and Kathryn Haist Breault.

Donna was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in WWII, and retired as a secretary from the Vigo County...

Apr 17, 2019

James L. Surber, 76 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on June 17, 1942 to James E. Surber and Mary Loretta Shimshak Surber.

Jim was a 1960 graduate of Valley High School and received the Pete Whitesell outstanding athlete award and was a 1990...

Apr 13, 2019

Charles E. “Chuck” Shope, Jr., 63 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 10:32 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Clinton, IN on January 16, 1956 to Charles E. Shope, Sr. and Maxine Riley Shope.

Chuck is survived by his wife Glenda Montgomery Shope and their two daughters, Breanne Shope...

Apr 11, 2019

Barbara R Naugle Ray, 86, of West Terre Haute passed away at 11:48 pm Thursday April 11th, 2019 in the Hospice Unit of Union Hospital.  Barbara was born July 24 1932 in New Goshen to Ted & (Mary) Belle Naugle.

Barbara was a licensed beautician, a secretary for the VCSC and also worked for WPFR.  In 1974...

Apr 10, 2019

Samuel A. “Butch” McGranahan, 72 of Prairie Creek, passed away at 1:08 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on December 31, 1946 to Harry McGranahan and Lorena Lowe McGranahan.

Butch was a security guard at General Housewares and a member of Prairie Creek Baptist Church.

Apr 8, 2019

Clifton E. “Buck” Vicars, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away at 8:55 AM on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Terre Haute Union Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on May 7, 1941 to Herschel Vicars and Nina Shuman Vicars.

Buck retired as a conductor for Conrail after 36 years of service.  He was a member of...

Apr 8, 2019

Verna Mae Wycoff, 70 of Terre Haute, passed away at 8:38 PM on Monday, April 8, 2019 in her residence surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 26, 1948 to Ollie Wilkie and Mildred Long Wilkie.

Verna is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Wycoff, Sr., as...

Apr 6, 2019

Ernest Allen Sutherlin, 78 of Brazil and formerly of West Terre Haute and Flora, IL, passed away at 10:27 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil, IN.  He was born in Vigo County on July 9, 1940 to Lloyd E. Sutherlin and Mildred A. Campbell Sutherlin.

Ernest was a Pipefitter with...

Apr 2, 2019

William Herbert “Herb” Campbell, 93, of Dennison, Illinois, passed away April 2, 2019 at 5:00 a.m.

He was born to Mastin S. Campbell and Gerda A Pollom on August 2, 1925 in Center Point, Indiana.

He graduated from Clay City Indiana High School in 1943 and From Indiana State University in 1948, where he was...

Apr 1, 2019

Byron Orndorff, 86, of West Terre Haute, passed away April 1, 2019 in his home.

He was born March 14, 1933 in West Terre Haute to Ralph Orndorff and Ruth White Orndorff.

Byron served in the United States Army. He worked as a Millwright for Stran Steel.

Byron was preceded in death by...

Mar 30, 2019

Norma Mae Riggs Peters, 94, of Clinton, Indiana, passed away March 30, 2019 in Vermillion Convalescent Center.

She was born March 24, 1925 in Terre Haute to George and Sylvia Riggs.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clyde Peters; daughter, Cheryl Kay Riggs; stepson, Sonny Peters; granddaughter, Amanda Peters; great grandson,...

Mar 29, 2019

Jlee Anthony Betz, 34 of Terre Haute, passed away at 2:46 AM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 27, 1984 to Christopher Betz and Maryellen Smith.

Jlee enjoyed singing karaoke and was an avid motorcycle rider, demolition derby driver, and avid gun collector, he...

Mar 19, 2019

William Edward Swickard, Sr., 96 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Waters of Greencastle.  He was born in West Terre Haute on May 19, 2019 to Elmer Swickard and Carrie Woods Swickard.

William was a mechanic for Downtown Chevrolet in Terre Haute for many years and retired...

Mar 13, 2019

Steve L. Dunham entered into eternal peace on March 13 at his home with his family. He was born on October 30, 1945 in Linton, IN to George and Leila Dunham.

Steve enjoyed being outdoors with friends and family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He retired from Peabody Coal Mine where he was...