West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Oct 7, 2018

John William Robertson, 80 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 5:38 AM at Signature Healthcare.  He was born in Rockville, IN on September 1, 1938 to Henry L. Robertson, Sr. and Flossie Crystal Stableton Robertson.

John is survived by his wife Karen Joan Yoho Robertson, whom he married September 14, 1957.  Also...

Oct 4, 2018

Richard A. “Ricky” Swinford, 71 of West Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Clinton Gardens.  He was born in Paris, IL on September 15, 1947 to John Swinford and Norma Hickman Swinford.

Richard is survived by 8 sisters:  Sharon Wagner, Linda Jordan, Beverly Andrews, JoAnne Hixon, Barbara Holmes (Larry), Carla Wallace (Donnie), Gail...

Oct 2, 2018

Lynda K. Conner-French, 70 of Rosedale, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 4:10 AM in her residence.  She was born in Toledo, OH on October 26, 1947 to Harry Thomas Conner and Helen Louise Smith Conner.

Lynda is survived by the love of her life, Dennis French, and her three children: Matt Christie, Mishelle...

Sep 29, 2018

Robert E. Marshall, 75 of Paris, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12:12 AM.  He was born in West Terre Haute, IN on April 12, 1943 to James C. Marshall and Elzona “Ellen” McQuay Marshall.

Robert is survived by his wife Marva L. Pickens Marshall, and also by two sons:  Jesse Marshall and John...

Sep 26, 2018

Walter Franklin Bates, Jr. passed away September 26, 2018 in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana at age 75. Walter was born in Terre Haute on November 15, 1942 to Walter Franklin Bates, Sr. and Margaret Louise (Page) Bates.

Surviving are his son, Franklin Gene Bates; his daughter, Lisa Dawn (Bates) Wyrick and her husband, John R. Wyrick,...

Sep 23, 2018

Louise Holycross Hughes, 90 of Marshall, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 10:30 PM at Methodist Hospital IU Health in Indianapolis.  She was born in Cayuga, IN on November 26, 1927 to Tillman J. Holycross and Thelma Shelton Holycross.

Louise is survived by four daughters:  Ramona Marie West (companion Frank D. Boatman) of West...

Sep 21, 2018

Robert L. “Bob” Woolley Sr., 87, of West Terre Haute passed away at 12:53 a.m. Friday September 21, 2018 in Greenwood Healthcare Center at Greenwood, IN. Bob was employed with Wabash Products at Terre Haute for many years. He was born November 24, 1930 in West Terre Haute to Garnett Woolley and Myrtle Drake Woolley. His Wife, Wilma Jo...

Sep 20, 2018

Itha “Ike” Darlene Joy McCalister, 67 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6:35 PM in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 15, 1951 to James Joy and Virginia Hedden Joy.

“Ike” is survived by her children:  James McCalister (fiance’ Donna King), Virginia “Sis” McCalister, Exie Myles, and...

Sep 19, 2018

Harry Lee Hinote Jr., 60, of West Terre Haute passed away at 2:17 a.m. Wednesday September 19, 2018 in the Gibson Family Hospice Center at Terre Haute. He was born Febuary 11, 1958 at Terre Haute to Harry Lee Hinote and Josephine Ann Hill Hinote.

Survivors include: His Mother Josephine Hinote; His Wife, Diana Hinote; a step-daughter...

Sep 18, 2018

Roxanna Lynn “Roxie” Robertson 56, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday September 18, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.

Roxie volunteered her services for many years teaching sign language for the head start program as well as many area nursing homes and McMillan Adult Daycare. She also signed the words to the...

Sep 16, 2018

Beverly Joan Shadow Williams Rowe, 78, of West Terre Haute passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018, peacefully with her family by her side.

Beverly was born May 08, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was the daughter of Carl and Edna Houser Shadow.

Beverly loved playing bingo and spending time with her dog Bear. She...

Sep 13, 2018

Carol Ruth Humphreys “Ruthie” went to meet the Lord on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Lakeland, FL.  She passed away at age 78 after a brave battle with cancer.

Carol was born to Bill and Carol McDaniel in West Terre Haute, IN.  She remained in Indiana until moving to Florida in 1990.  She worked for Indiana State...

Sep 2, 2018

Marvin E. Tryon, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Harrison Crossing.

He was born December 26, 1940 in Terre Haute to John Ervin Tryon and Josephine Joan “Jo” Gosnell Tryon.

Marvin was a heavy equipment operator for the Operators Union #841. He was a member of the VFW Post 6574...

Aug 29, 2018

Sandra Rae “Sandy” Hoffman, 73, of Terre Haute passed away August 29, 2018 in her home.

She was born October 20, 1944 in Portland, Oregon to Leo Perkins and Betty Parks Perkins.

Sandra was a homemaker. She was a member of the Christian Women’s Association, Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church, a life member of the...

Aug 27, 2018

Clarence W. “Bill” Haymaker, 87, formerly of West Terre Haute and Paris, Illinois,  passed away August 27, 2018 in Paris Healthcare.

He was born May 30, 1931 in Vigo County to Clarence Roosevelt Haymaker and Gladys Cox Haymaker.

Bill retired from First Financial Bank. He loved country music, enjoyed singing and playing the guitar.

Aug 25, 2018

Sandra L.   (Bartlett)  (Garrett) Meadlo, 81, of New Goshen, passed away August 25, 2018 in Providence Healthcare surrounded by her family.

She was born February 13, 1937 in Fort Branch, Indiana to Fenton Bartlett and Galeda Riggs Bartlett.

She graduated from Fort Branch High School and attended Oakland City College. She was a member of...

Aug 25, 2018

Brent E. Goodwin, 58, of West Terre Haute, passed away August 25, 2018 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.

He was born April 13, 1960 in Clinton, Indiana to Jerald Goodwin and Hazel Louise Barnard Goodwin.

He was a 30- year member of the New Goshen Fire Department. Brent enjoyed hunting, Civil War re-enacting, woodworking and...

Aug 23, 2018

Maynard Eugene “Babe” Marion, 84, of West Terre Haute, Indiana passed away August 23, 2018 in his home.

He was born August 29, 1923 in New Goshen, Indiana to Leonard Marion and Catherine Cox Marion.

Babe was a farmer and retired from Midland Glass. He was a member of St. Mary-of-the-Woods Village Church, Vigo County...

Aug 21, 2018

Vickie enjoyed going on drives to different places to see, the race track, singing karaoke, and most of all talking to her sister and friend on the phone gossiping.

Vickie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved all her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as numerous brothers...

Aug 17, 2018

Karianne Renae Uselman, 43 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Jasonville, IN.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 2, 1975.

Kari is survived by her mother, Carol Gregory Phillips, and three sisters;  Jennifer Fennell (Keith), Kristy Phillips (Rob Arney), and Amanda Hull(Will).  Also surviving are her four children;  Heidi Weaver...