West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Oct 29, 2019

Charles Wayne Apple, 88 of St. Mary of the Woods, passed away at 2:03 AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Paoli, IN on January 13, 1931 to Charles Addison Apple and Alice Wells Apple.

Charles was a veteran of the Unites States Marines Corps and retired from the former Idaho...

Oct 25, 2019

Charles L. Elkins, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on December 25, 1940 to Charles F. Elkins and Mary Marie McConnell Elkins.

Charles was a pipefitter and retired after thirty-two years of service with Vectren Gas, and after retiring from Vectren, he...

Oct 16, 2019

Ronald Gene Gemlich, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on October 16, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Lexington, IL on July 24, 1936 to Clarence Gemlich and Ruth Gemlich.

Ronald was a civil engineer for Hurst Roche Engineering and was a member of First Congregational Church of Terre Haute.  He enjoyed birdwatching and...

Oct 16, 2019

Kenneth Criss, Sr., 71 of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 2, 1948 to Ollie H. Criss and Goldie C. Criss.

Kenneth enjoyed spending time with family and friends and working at the car wash.  He was a...

Oct 15, 2019

Ruth C. McCleary, 94, of New Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in University Place, West Lafayette, Indiana.

She was born April 3, 1925 in New Goshen to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole.

Ruth was a homemaker, and was dedicated to her family and friends. She was a former member of the West...

Oct 15, 2019

Ruth C. McCleary, 94, of New Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in University Place, West Lafayette, Indiana.

She was born April 3, 1925 in New Goshen to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole.

Ruth was a homemaker, and was dedicated to her family and friends. She was a former member of the West...

Oct 14, 2019

James Anthony “Jim” Scott, 64, of West Terre Haute, passed away October 14, 2019 in his home.

He was born June 14, 1955 in Terre Haute to John Arthur Scott and Marie Roch Scott.

Jim was a custodian for the Vigo County School Corporation.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and...

Oct 13, 2019

Karen S. Purcell, 63 of Terre Haute, went to heaven at 9:45 AM on Sunday, October 13, 2019.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 22, 1956 to Robert Anthony Holmes and Evelyn Pearson Holmes.

Karen is survived by two children, Josh Purcell and Heather and Brian Hicks, as well as her grandchildren; Jonathan and Samantha...

Oct 5, 2019

Lyda J. Norton, 86, of West Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Providence Health Care.

Lyda was born December 27, 1932 in Vincennes, Indiana to Chester Grabbe and Inez McCarty Grabbe.

Lyda was a Teacher’s Aide for the Vigo County School Corporation for many years and a homemaker.

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Oct 1, 2019

Reverend Carl R. Switzer, 82 passed away on October 1, 2019. Survivors include two children; Mark Switzer and Kathy Switzer Cooper, and grandchildren Nicole Frisbie, Cody Craig, Sara Craig, and Starla Gilbert and twelve great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Ketner Switzer and daughter Carla Campbell.

Funeral services to be held at...

Sep 29, 2019

Marjorie Lucille Thomas, 94 of Terre Haute, passed away at 1:59 PM on Sunday, September 29, 2019.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 7, 1924 to Cary Franklin Landes and Louise McCullough Landes.

Marjorie was a member of Northside Community United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, bowling and working crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

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Sep 25, 2019

Terri L. Engles, 68 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7:35 PM at Meadows Manor East Convalescent Center.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 11, 1950 to Frank Norman Engles and Helen Pauline Cummins Engles.

Terri became a nurse shortly after high school and dedicated her life to serving and...

Sep 16, 2019

Angela Cooper, 87, of St.Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, passed away on September 16, 2019 in her home.

Surviving family members are her children, Rita Smith (Dick), Roger Cooper (Donna), and Rosalie Oppy(Larry); six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Albert Coveleskie.

She was preceded in death by both...

Sep 14, 2019

Amy Jean Atterson, 40 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 5:00 AM in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 11, 1979 to Charles Atterson and Gilda Moody Atterson.

Amy enjoyed spending time with her family and loved music and animals.

Amy is survived by the light...

Sep 4, 2019

With a heavy heart we come to you with news that our good friend Tom “TJ” Johnson has received his last dispatch.  He passed away on September 4, 2019.  He probably made his appointment time that morning at the Pearly Gates.  In true Tommy fashion, he did it his way, hammer down.  He was born in Terre Haute on...

Sep 4, 2019

Martha J. Waggoner, 83 of Terre Haute, passed away at 12:32 AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in her residence.  She was born August 4, 1936 to Lige Morris and Dilcie Fout Morris.

Martha was a housewife and wonderful cook.  She is survived by her husband Pete Waggoner, whom she married January 21, 1975.  She is also...

Sep 2, 2019

Cody Ryan Little, 29, of West Terre Haute, passed away September 2, 2019 in I.U. Methodist Hospital.

Cody was born March 7, 1990 in Terre Haute to Jimmy Little and Kimberly Ramsey Little.

Cody graduated from West Vigo High School. He was co-owner of Westside Salvage and worked at Hannig Construction through the Laborers Local...

Sep 2, 2019

Anna M. Cuffle, 90 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 12:20 AM on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Meadows Manor East Convalescent Center.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 6, 1929 to Stephen and Anna Farkas.

Anna retired as Senior Supervisor of Housekeeping at ISU, and was a member of 6th Street Wesleyan Church...

Aug 30, 2019

Drew Everett James Spence was stillborn August 30, 2019 at 2:39 a.m. in IU Methodist Hospital.

He is survived by his parents, Dustin Spence and Stephanie Knoepfel; maternal grandparents, Darin Knoepfel and Theresa Beal (Joseph); paternal grandparents, Holly Spence and Brian Archer; maternal great grandparents, Larry Knoepfel and Donna Gardner; and sisters, Arianna Spence and Grayleigh Spence....

Aug 25, 2019

Gregory Allen Porter, 69, of Terre Haute passed away at 7:20 a.m. Sunday August 25, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. He was born September 19, 1949 in Terre Haute to Frank Porter and Audrey Lawson Porter. He retired as a truck driver after many years of service as an owner/operator.

Survivors include:...