West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Jul 26, 2018

Peggy Sue Hoke, 70 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 5:44 PM in her residence.  She was born in Paris, IL on November 16, 1947 to Blan Kelly and Ruth Thomason Kelly.

Peggy is survived by her three children;  Laurie Ann Lowe (husband Danny), Bradley Wayne Hoke (wife Rolla), and Kelly...

Jul 20, 2018

Juanita Belle Thompson of West Terre Haute passed into her eternal home Friday, July 20, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She was born September 12, 1920 in Dennison, Illinois, the only daughter of Orville and Josephine Taylor, who preceded her in death.  She married Foster Thompson on August 23, 1942 and he preceded her in death in...

Jul 11, 2018

Kathy Jo Hill, 65 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 9:54 PM at Union Hospital.    She was born in Terre Haute on March 18, 1953 to Robert Dean Campbell and Rose Aileen May Campbell.

Kathy is survived by her husband David Lee Hill, whom she married May 13, 1969.  She is also...

Jul 9, 2018

Harvey Raymond Neice, 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 19, 1942 to John “Jack” Neice and Elizabeth Marie Archer Neice.

Harvey retired from Indiana State University in the Grounds & Maintenance Department after 25 years of service and had previously...

Jul 2, 2018

David Wayne Barnes, 52 of Terre Haute, passed away at 1:42 PM on Monday, July 2, 2018 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 16, 1966 to Jack Harmon and Barbara Barnes Harmon.

David enjoyed reading and spending time with his family.

David is survived by two daughters; Sarah Barnes and...

Jun 30, 2018

James “Big Jim” William Rogers, Sr., 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 4:40 PM in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute December 10, 1949 to Paul Rogers and Mary Forsythe Rogers.

Jim is survived by his wife Elizabeth Kay Krantz Rogers, whom he married September 14, 1966.  He...

Jun 29, 2018

Robert Scott Hughes, 53 of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord at 11:20 AM on Friday, June 29, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born in Terre Haute on May 1, 1965 to Robert J. Hughes and Nancy Ewing Hughes.

Scott was a firefighter and served over 20 years at the...

Jun 28, 2018

Ertis “Ernie” Bragg, 80, of Terre Haute, went home to rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord on June 28, 2018.

He was born in Vigo County on August 19,1937. He was the son of Kenneth and Ruth Bragg.

Ertis was retired from Stran Steel and ran his own transmission shop, Ernie’s Transmissions, for...

Jun 27, 2018

Paul A. Creasey, 81 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 4:27 AM in his residence.  He was born in Vigo County on July 2, 1936 to John Creasey and Grace Collins Creasey.

Paul is survived by his children;  Diane Ruth Purcell, Gale Ruth Windle, Ray Allen Creasey, Monte Joe Creasey, Lana Lynn...

Jun 24, 2018

Patricia L. Randolph, 84 of Dennison, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Paris Healthcare Center in Paris, IL.  She was born in Vigo County on August 19, 1933 to Leuella McCarty Johnson and Clarence Ray Johnson.

Patricia was a homemaker and member of Patton United Methodist Church in Dennison, IL.

Patricia is...

Jun 23, 2018

Anna Ruth Lydick

October 8, 1925 – June 23, 2018

Anna Ruth, 92, of West Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Providence Healthcare surrounded by her family.  She was born in Terre Haute to Fredia (Roth) & William Coveleskie.  She married James “Bob” Lydick on July 13, 1946 .

Ruby,...

Jun 22, 2018

Lula Olive McNally, 88 of Terre Haute, was called home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2018.  She was born July 15, 1929 to Arthur Handley and Elsie Brown Handley.

Lula was preceded in death by her parents as well as her siblings:  John Handley, George Handley, Forest Handley, and Alda (Handley) Southworth.

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Jun 14, 2018

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Shadow (Passe), 91, formerly of West Terre Haute, IN passed away on June 14th 2018, in Gibson City IL.  Betty was born December 20th, 1926 in Wabasha County Minnesota to Herbert and Myrtle Passe.

Preceded in death by her parents; brother Gerald A. Passe, husband John W. Shadow Sr., son John W. Shadow Jr....

Jun 14, 2018

James L. Bigger, 95, of West Terre Haute passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Clinton Gardens.

James was born June 2, 1923 in Monroe County, Indiana to Clifford Bigger and Grace L. Swafford Bigger.

He was a press operator at Hulman & Company and had also worked as a truck driver at Romas Trucking....

Jun 13, 2018

William Lewis “Bill” Ritter, 60, of West Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 1:02 a.m. in his home.

Bill was born November 22, 1957 in Williamsport, Indiana to Lewis Howard and Kay (Thomas) Ritter.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his father.

Bill is survived by his...

Jun 13, 2018

Willis E. Mann, Jr., 64 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 6, 193 to Willis E. Mann, Sr. and Ruth E. Hodson Mann.

Willis was a former operator at TRW and was a member of Free Life Community Church, and also was...

Jun 9, 2018

Carl Benjamin “Ben” Franklin, Sr., 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, June 9,2018 at 5:06 PM in his residence.  He was born in Paris, IL on October 31, 1937 to Carl R. Franklin and Jeanette Prouse Franklin.

Carl was a retired truck driver with Midwest Oil Co., and prior to that, worked at the...

Jun 8, 2018

Warren Eugene “Gene”  Edwards, 80, passed away in his home in the early morning, Friday, June 8, 2018.

He was born March 22, 1938.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Logan and Hazel Edwards; and his three brothers, Edsel, Fred and Bob Edwards.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jun 5, 2018

Paul H. Carter, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 10:04 AM at Union Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on October 2, 1937 to Robert Carter and Pauline Mason Carter.

Paul was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a retired welder from Stran Steel.  He...

Jun 1, 2018

Michael J. Sebring, Sr.72, of West Terre Haute passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 in Signature Healthcare.

He was born January 28, 1946 in Terre Haute to Horace “Doc” Sebring and Kathleen Chapman Sebring Porter.

Michael worked at Prox as a machinist and also sold manufactured homes for many years at Boot City.

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