West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

May 26, 2018

Paul Michael "Muggsy" McPheeters

Mike "Muggsy" was born November 18, 1953 and was a life-long resident of West Terre Haute. He entered into the gates of heaven on May 26, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Julian "Dode" and Roxie McPheeters and his lifelong mentor, friend...

May 13, 2018

Phyllis C. Robinson, 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 7:35 PM at Providence Place.  She was born in Casey, IL on August 5, 1935 to Carl Virgil Stewart and Virginia R. Clem Stewart.

Phyllis, along with her husband, was the former owner of Robinson’s Ceramic and Gift Shop.  She was...

May 12, 2018

Carl Walter Dickerson, Jr., 70 of West Terre Haute, passed away in his residence on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 7, 1948 to Carl Walter Dickerson, Sr. and Phyllis Marie DeMougin Dickerson.

Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and his memberships include the West Terre Haute VFW Post...

May 8, 2018

Fay Etta Day, 99 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 5:00 AM at Signature Healthcare.  She was born in West Terre Haute on July 24, 1918 to Phillip R. Robertson and Minnie E. Davison Robertson.

Fay was a housewife and was a lifetime member of the 8th Street Wesleyan Church of...

May 7, 2018

Robert Michael Phillips, 66, of West Terre Haute left this world after a brief battle with cancer, to be with his family who have already passed Monday, May 7, 2018.

Mike was born June 9, 1951 in West Terre Haute to John Robert Phillips and Helen Rose Anderson Phillips.

Mike proudly served in the United...

May 7, 2018

Judy Ann Vinardi, 74 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 11:02 AM on Monday, May 7, 2018 in Terre Haute Union Hospital.  She was born in Olney, IL on October 7, 1943 to Marshal Conour and Dorothy Palmer Conour.  She was a retired customer service representative with Columbia House.

Judy is survived by her five children; ...

May 5, 2018

Dane Marshal Mount, 72 of Terre Haute, passed away at 5:30 PM on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on May 19, 1945 to Ruskin Dane Mount and Rose Elizabeth Combs Mount.

Dane was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was an avid military memorabilia collector.

May 3, 2018

Alfred Leroy Cox, 94 of Indianapolis and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away at 8:26 PM on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Robin Run Assisted Living, Indianapolis.  He was born in New Goshen, IN on February 12, 1924 to William Alfred Cox and Goldie Standish Cox.

Alfred was a Navy Veteran, having served in WW II as...

May 2, 2018

Donald Lee Vermillion, 76, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

He was born October 31, 1941 in Terre Haute to Coen Vermillion and Juanita Holbert Vermillion.

Don was a route salesman for Aramark, retiring after thirty years of service and also farmed. He was a member of...

May 2, 2018

Robert (Bear) Archie Switzer passed away peacefully at his home in West Terre Haute surrounded by his loved ones on May 2, 2018. Bear was born on March 25, 1954 to the late Betty and James Sr. Switzer.

Bear graduated from West Vigo high school in 1972 where he was an all-star football player. High school is...

Apr 30, 2018

Carole Margaret Hale, 77, of West Terre Haute, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at 5:40 a.m. in Clinton Gardens surrounded by her family.

She was born November 16, 1940 in Vermillion County to Otto Kleeman Kelley and Helen Priscilla Kidd Kelley.

Carole was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Clinton. She was...

Apr 28, 2018

Reverend Andrew Jackson Merritt, Jr., 75 of Terre Haute passed away on the Sabbath, Saturday, April 28, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born February 8, 1943 in Terre Haute to Andrew Jackson Merritt, Sr. and Charlotte Jane Brownfield Merritt.

Andrew was a member of the Pentecostal House of...

Apr 22, 2018

Edythe Marie Norris, 86, of St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana passed away at 3:00 p.m. Sunday April 22, 2018, surrounded by family.

Edythe was born in Indianapolis on March 10, 1932 to Grace and Leonard Conrad. After graduation from Garfield High School in 1949, Edythe went to work at the Root’s Department Store where she met...

Apr 19, 2018

Diane Irene “Sis” Singer, 68 of West Terre Haute,  passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 22, 1949 to Paul Owen Parsons and Norma Jean Collins Parsons.

Diane enjoyed riding her bicycle everywhere and was a people person.  She had a big heart and would do...

Apr 17, 2018

Maximillain Christopher Eugene Cherry, 43, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

Max was born February 11, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio to John Mims and Rochelle Marie Cherry.

He worked in construction and was employed at Lenex Steel. Max enjoyed being with his family and friends.

He was preceded...

Apr 11, 2018

Bessie Marie Shattuck, 79, of Terre Haute went to be with The Lord at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, surrounded by family, following a battle with breast cancer.

Bessie was born September 30, 1938 in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was the daughter of Fred and Myrtle Peters. Bessie married her husband of 27...

Apr 3, 2018

Joan Rosalie Lindsay, 90, of West Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Providence Healthcare.

She was born November 29, 1927 in Bristol, Indiana to John Claude Harper and Alma Josephine Britton Harper.

Joan was a member of the Terre Haute Bible Center, where she taught Sunday school and served on numerous boards...

Apr 3, 2018

Virginia Elizabeth Smith, 81, of West Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Signature Healthcare.

She was born January 20, 1937 in Clay County to Zeland Waggoner and Maxine Hart Waggoner.

Virginia was a seamstress at Theodore Rich. She was a member of West Side Christian Church.

She was preceded in...

Mar 29, 2018

V. Carole Like, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Meadows Manor North.

She was born August 7, 1941 in Worthington, Indiana to Jacob Pershing and Zelma Black Pershing.

Carole was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church; where she worked as the Office Manager for many years. She grew up...

Mar 27, 2018

Charles H. Ray, Sr., 97, of West Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in his home.

He was born December 1, 1920 in Terre Haute to Charles H. Ray and Eleanor Hord Ray.

Charlie was a farmer. He was in the United States Marine Corp., serving in World War II as a fighter...