OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Tonya Jo Helt
Jul 20, 2025
Tonya Jo Helt, age 56, passed away peacefully on Jul 20, 2025while surrounded by her family after complications from a stroke.
Tonya was born on November 19th, 1968 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Arnold and Wanda Helt. She graduated from Apostolic Christian Academy in Farmersburg, Indiana. Tonya had a passion for helping others and spent many years devoted to others through...
John Arlie Parker
Jul 6, 2025
John Arlie Parker, 30 of West Terre Haute, passed away with his family by his side on July 6 2025. John was born on August 11 1994 in Terre Haute Indiana. He worked construction with his father traveling to many states prior to receiving (way of life ) changing injuries. John loved spending time with his many great friends, enjoying...
Connie Jean Clark
Jul 6, 2025
Connie Jean Clark, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 8, 1947 to Robert Walter Forsythe and Molly Pearl O’Dell Forsythe.
Connie had previously worked in the mail room at CBS and loved to cook for her family.
Connie is survived...
William Eugene Harmon
Jul 4, 2025
William Eugene “Bill” Harmon, 64, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away in his sleep on July 4, 2025. Bill was born on April 24, 1961, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was a member of the Shriners, Scottish Rite, and F&AM Lodge 687, past master’s and Eastern Stars 834. He loved his family and home more than anything. He is...
Nathaniel "Nate" Emmitt Lee Jones
Jun 30, 2025
Nathaniel “Nate” Emmitt Lee Jones, 20, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on June 30, 2025, He was born on March 22, 2005, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Harold Jones Jr. and Crystal Sue (Weatherman) Jones. Nate served in the United States Army. He was a Cook at Outback Steakhouse. Nate was a vibrant person. He left an impression...
Shane Hanalei Hedden
Jun 28, 2025
Shane Hanalei Hedden, 48, of West Terre Haute, was called home on June 28th, 2025.
Shane was born on July 8th, 1976, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Whether it was riding his four-wheeler, tinkering in the garage, or just spending time with family and friends; Shane brought joy to those around him with his infectious smile, laughter, and his need to help...
Delbert R. "Pops" Chesshir
Jun 28, 2025
Delbert Ray "Pops" Chesshir, 86, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in West Terre Haute on August 26, 1938 to Earnest O. and Edith G. Chesshir.
Delbert married the love of his life, Melvina Evetts Chesshir on May 3rd 1957 and she preceded him in death on September 29th...
James "Jim" W. Payne, Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
James “Jim” W. Payne, Jr., 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on October 15, 1958 to James W. Payne, Sr. and Sally Joan Richey Payne.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Army and member of Kriestenstein American Legion Post # 104. He was a member...
Dallas "Joe" Carl Finley
Jun 20, 2025
Dallas Carl “Joe” Finley, 74, passed away June 20, 2025, in his home. He was born on September 22, 1950, to Robert Finley and Helen Dawson Finley in Hawesville, Kentucky. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of VFW’s 972, and 6572, as well as the Am Vets of Rockville, Indiana. Joe liked to...
Theresa C. Wellman
Jun 19, 2025
Theresa C. Wellman, 52, of Terre Haute, passed away in her home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1973 in Vigo County to Zury Taylor Wellman and Catherine Rose Wrin.
Theresa attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sullivan. She enjoyed many activities and memberships, including bowling in the Special Olympics, Happiness Bag, and spending time at...
Darlene L Puller
Jun 16, 2025
Darlene L. Puller passed away on June 16, 2025, in West Terre Haute. Born in Clinton on January 18, 1954, to Roy and Joann (Berry) Ramsey, she was the second oldest of five siblings. She lived, worked, and raised her family in West Terre Haute until her death.
She married her high school sweetheart, the late William ‘Bill’ Puller, in 1974....
John Andrew Isles
Jun 13, 2025
John Andrew “Andy” Isles, 47 of Terre Haute, passed away at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis on Friday, June 13th, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute on December 18th, 1977, to Robert and Sandra Isles.
Andy worked in the restaurant business for a number of years with his final position being head-chef at Stables Restaurant in Terre Haute. Andy had a...
Darrell Dean Savant
Jun 12, 2025
Darrell Dean Savant, 80 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Vigo County on March 15, 1945 to Dominic Savant and Sylvia Bercaw Savant.
Darrell was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He was employed as a welder at Winslow...
Terry Lynn Kelley Coleman Brooks
Jun 12, 2025
Terry Lynn Kelley Coleman Brooks, 49 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born in Terre Haute on January 4, 1976.
Terry knew she was born to be a Mom, her kids were her life.
Terry is survived by her husband Greg Brooks and a daughter, Haley...
Anna Marie Schatz
Jun 10, 2025
Anna Marie Barnes Schatz, 65, of West Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at SpringHill Village in Terre Haute, IN. She was born in Terre Haute on February 10th, 1960, to Robert Barnes and Emojean Meeks Barnes.
Anna is survived by her brother, Steve Barnes; aunt Vicki Larimer; special cousin Joe Carter; as well as many cousins, nieces, and...
Avery Marie Sullivan
Jun 7, 2025
Avery Sullivan, a beloved child of Desiree Sullivan and Kevin Bell-Grady, was called home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2025, at the age of 14, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was taken from us far too soon due to a sudden accident that has left our hearts broken.
Born on January 4, 2011 in Sullivan, Indiana, Avery was...
Cindy L Cooper
Jun 2, 2025
Cindy L. Cooper, 68, passed away peacefully in Signature Healthcare Nursing Facility, under the care of Southern Care Hospice on June 2, 2025, at 10:30 am. Cindy was born to Mary F. Woods and William "Bill" Bridgewater on March 4, 1957, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Cindy was raised by her grandmother Gertrude Walker. Growing up and until death Cindy was...
Gary Allen Switzer
May 31, 2025
Gary Switzer, 79, of West Terre Haute, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025
He was born January 3, 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Erman A. (Al) Switzer and Virginia M. Switzer.
Gary was a carpenter by trade and member of Carpenters Local #133 for 43 years before retiring in 2006. He was an avid golfer...
Edward Ray Willis, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Edward “Eddy” “Boo” Ray Willis, Jr. passed away in Towne Park Senior Living on May 31, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 2, 1972, to Edward Ray Willis, Sr. and Carolyn Sue Gabbard Willis. Eddy was a self-employed mechanic, who loved to fix things and work on cars. He also enjoyed fishing. Eddie is preceded in...
Juanita Dian Laing
May 28, 2025
Juanita Dian Laing, 85 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in her residence. She was born in Terre Haute on May 24, 1940 to Fred Miller and Mary Worrell Miller.
Juanita worked at Reuben H. Donnelley as a secretary and was a member of West Side Christian Church.
Juanita is survived by her husband of 61 years,...
