OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Leonard H. Henneman
Oct 16, 2025
Leonard H. Henneman, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in Terre Haute on March 25, 1959 to Howard Henneman and Martha Rader Henneman.
Leonard worked in sales for Republic National Distributing Company. He loved working in his yard and enjoyed fishing and was an excellent...
Twyla Joanne Scott
Oct 10, 2025
Twyla Joanne Scott, 65, passed away on October 10, 2025, in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. Twyla was born January 11, 1960, to William Etchison and Esther Wallace. Twyla loved to crochet, read, and spend time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She worked for the Sewing Factory in Clinton, Indiana, as well as the Sisters...
James M. Chrisman
Oct 10, 2025
James “Jim” Chrisman, eternally 29, passed away, Friday October 10, 2025. He was born in West Terre Haute to Raymond and Hilda Chrisman on November 25, 1939, they have both proceeded him in death. He was the last of ten siblings, Eileen Ellingsworth, Art Chrisman, Danny Chrisman, Kenny Chrisman, JoAnne Crumrin, Doris Houser, Billy Joe Chrisman, Dave Chrisman, Wayne Chrisman...
Kathy Ellen Endress
Oct 4, 2025
Kathy Ellen Endress went home to the Lord on Saturday evening, October 4, 2025. She died peacefully at her residence in West Terre Haute.
She was born October 24, 1958, and was a 1977 graduate of West Vigo High School. She then attended Indiana State University where she was active in the Zeta Tau Alpha social sorority and obtained her Bachelor...
Jeri Lynn Lawrence
Sep 30, 2025
Jeri Lynn Ramey Lawrence
January 3, 1947 – September 30, 2025
With heavy hearts and grateful spirits, we announce the passing of our beloved mom, grandma, Jeri Lynn Ramey Lawrence, who went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on September 30, 2025.
Born January 3, 1947 to Hughie and Imogene Bryant Ramey, Jeri’s life was marked by faith, compassion, and love for...
Sally Ann Massey
Sep 25, 2025
Sally Ann Massey, 80, of St. Mary of the Woods, passed away on September 25, 2025. Sally was born September 13, 1945, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Robert and Della Ratekin. She graduated from Ivy Tech with a CMA and went on to work in Radiology. She enjoyed watching movies and loved spending time with her family. She was a...
Kim Joseph Kesler
Sep 25, 2025
Kim Joseph Kesler, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away on his farm in rural Dennison, Illinois on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute on November 19, 1956 to Dale Kesler and Helen (Apple) Goings.
For 50 years, Kim owned and operated Derby Hill Equipment in West Terre Haute alongside his “right-hand man,” Bill Stevens. He was...
Rob Easton
Sep 23, 2025
Rob Allen Easton, 54 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in St. Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Terre Haute on August 30, 1971.
Rob was a bricklayer for the Bricklayers Local # 4 of Terre Haute.
Rob is survived by his wife Stacy Rogers Easton, his parents Bob and Peggy Easton, 2 sons, 2 step-children,...
Robert Lee Elkins Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Robert Lee Elkins Jr., of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 18th, 2025. Rob was born on June 10th, 1968, to Robert Elkins Sr. and Violet Rose (Montgomery) Elkins.
A proud graduate of West Vigo High School, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1988, a chapter of his life that shaped his...
Alan Wayne Porter
Sep 18, 2025
Alan Wayne Porter, 70, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Alan was born on June 23rd, 1955, to Alvie and Mary Porter.
Alan cherished his faith and was an attendee of services at South Side Nazarene Church. He loved spending quality time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He loved to embark on outings with his...
Amanda Carol Ludlow
Sep 13, 2025
Amanda Carol Ludlow, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was born November 3, 1977, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to David and Sheila Stultz. Amanda worked as an animal researcher in Terre Haute at LFM Quality Laboratories, Inc. Amanda graduated with honors from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2024 with a bachelor of science degree in Equine and...
Frank Henry Fuson
Sep 11, 2025
Frank Henry Fuson, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on September 11, 2025.
Frank was a free spirit whose booming laugh and strong character left an impression on everyone he met. Though he looked like a grizzly bear, he was known for giving the best bear hugs and for the kindness he showed to others. He cared deeply for his...
Rebecca Jo Putman
Sep 8, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Jo Putman (Day) of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 25, 1951 to Roy Edward Day and Barbara Ruth Wade Day.
Becky spent the majority of her life serving those around her out of a love for...
Marlene F. Pulsford
Sep 6, 2025
Marlene F. Pulsford, 78 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born in Teutopolis, IL on September 4, 1947 to Richard John Pulsford and Gertrude Huber Pulsford.
Marlene was a medical transcriptionist at Union Hospital.
Marlene is survived by her three children; Tammy Cegielski (Eric), Thomas Ervin (Mary Beth),...
Robert “Mikey” Gilman
Sep 5, 2025
Robert “Mikey” Gilman, 38 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on December 10, 1986.
As a coach and mentor, he gave back selflessly, shaping the next generation of fighters. Countless athletes in this region carry his lessons, his toughness, and his wisdom with them every time they train...
Ernest "Ed" Higginbotham
Sep 4, 2025
Ernest “Ed” Higginbotham, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on May 4, 1947 to Virgil Ray Higginbotham and Wanita Gilley Higginbotham.
Ed was a veteran of the United States Army and was a life member of West Terre Haute American Legion Post # 501, where he...
John A. Dean
Aug 28, 2025
John A. Dean, 89 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by his family. He was born in Vigo County on July 11, 1936 to Frederick Arthur Dean and Goldie Eva Yates Dean.
John was a retired truck driver and loved to fish.
John is survived by his children;...
Evelyn Mae Jarvis
Aug 23, 2025
Evelyn Mae Jarvis, 64 of Terre Haute & formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Union Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute on June 3, 1961 to Donald Childers and Georgia Wolfe Childers.
Evelyn was a member of Dresser Church and loved being with her family.
Evelyn is survived by her son Patrick Jarvis (Catina),...
Shirley Ann Judy
Aug 21, 2025
Shirley Ann Judy, 82 of New Goshen, passed away in her residence Thursday, August 21 2025. She was born in the Sanford area on June 3, 1943 to Clifford Conner and Helen Wheeler Conner.
Shirley loved fishing, mushroom hunting, gambling and spending time with her family.
Shirley is survived by her husband Franklin Judy, her son Wayne (Cindy) Judy, her daughter Pam...
Tammy Sue Miller
Aug 14, 2025
Tammy Sue Miller, 67 of Terre Haute, passed away in her residence on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born in Terre Haute on January 23, 1958 to Paul Scott and Patricia Smitheart Scott.
Tammy loved all animals and spending time with her family.
Tammy is survived by her husband Louie Miller, and daughter Lori Drum (Michael), her brother Paul Scott, Jr.,...
