Feb 20, 2024

Jo Ann Smith, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024.  She was born December 22, 1946 in Terre Haute to Joseph R. Dowell and Catherine L. Rice Dowell.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, John W. Smith;  children, Jacqueline Morse (Brian) of Terre Haute and Shawn Smith (Catherine) of Evansville, IN;  three...

Feb 18, 2024

Robert W. “Bob” Rafter, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday afternoon, February 18, 2024 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital with his family by his side.  He was a truck driver having worked for Eastern Motor Express and B&B Foods.  Bob was born July 27, 1941 in Decatur, IL to John Rafter and Clara Schleicher Rafter.

Survivors...

Feb 17, 2024

LaVonne Lucille Waldron, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 in her residence.  She was born December 14, 1934 in Clay City to Theodore Travis and Grace Craig Travis.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Pearl Waldron whom she married July 25, 1954; brother, Gale “Bud” Travis (Donnetta); sister, Theada Morris (Victor); and sister-in-law, Ruby...

Feb 10, 2024

Lt. Colonel Ronald Eugene Jumps, (Ron), (U.S. Air Force, Retired) passed away peacefully on February 10th , 2024, at the age of 80.

Ron was born on September 16th, 1943, in Danville, IL to Robert Edward and Mildred Elora Jumps.

Upon graduation from Purdue University in 1966, Ron was Commissioned as an Officer in the...

Feb 8, 2024

Jane Marie Atkinson of Terre Haute Passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024 at Union Hospital. She was born to James W and Mary Frances (Hanley) Slusser on June 18, 1947.

Survivors include her current husband, Louis Pessetti; daughters, Erica Leschorn (John) and Shannon Lenderman (Bryan); siblings, Cathy Chaney, James Slusser (Bonnie), Betsy Trussel (David), Margaret Vathauer...

Jan 29, 2024

Edward Aaron Kirby passed away on January 29, 2024, at home in Terre Haute, Indiana. Ed was born in Champaign, Illinois and earned both his Undergraduate and his Doctorate degrees from the University of Southern Illinois, Carbondale. His Masters was conferred from the University of Illinois.

Ed began his professional teaching career at Eureka College and then...

Jan 28, 2024

Helen was born October 9, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to Syrian immigrants Mike and Maheeba Corey. They, in addition to her beloved Uncle Right Reverend George Ghannam and siblings Bob Corey & Catherine Corey Malooley (Abe) preceded her in death. Helen moved with her family to Terre Haute in the mid-40’s where she quickly became an active participant in...

Jan 25, 2024

Jane A. “Jan” Zwerner, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday evening, January 25, 2024 in Union Hospital.  She was born September 30, 1945 in Terre Haute to Frank A. Prox and Martha Jane Hefty Prox.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Dr. Paul F. Zwerner;  five children, Amy Marie Gibson (Greg), Dr. Jeffrey Paul Zwerner...

Jan 23, 2024

Charles Walter Ennis, aged 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2024. Born on September 17, 1958, in Terre Haute, Charles, affectionately known as Chuck by those close to him, lived a life marked by steadfast dedication to his family and his profession. Chuck's formative years were spent within the halls of Terre Haute...

Jan 19, 2024

Lea (Modlin) Reyher-Long, 97, died January 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.  Lea was born January 30, 1926 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Fred L. Modlin and Kathryn Hale Modlin.  She lived most of her life in Terre Haute with the exception of 1944-1946 when she lived in Decatur, IL while working for the Houdaille-Hershey war plant,...

Jan 14, 2024

Janice M. Salyers, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday morning, January 14, 2024.  She was born September 17, 1950 in Linton, IN to Norman R. Sluder and Elizabeth J. Austin Sluder.  Her husband, Gerald A. “Jerry” Salyers preceded her in death.

Survivors include her step-daughter, Jill Salyers Ray (Aaron) of West Terre Haute;  her brother, Jim...

Jan 11, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Tuttle Cox, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Signature Healthcare.  She was born March 21, 1932 in Clinton to James Penman, Jr. and Jean Wright Penman. Betty was the former owner of Krietenstein Glass and Paint.

Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Tuttle; step-son, Jeffrey Cox; step-daughter, Deborah Cox; and three...

Jan 10, 2024

Robert D. Archer, 76, of Terre Haute passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, January 10 at IUH University Hospital in Indianapolis. He lived a full life to an old age, surrounded by family and friends; an ending anyone would be blessed to have. Robert was born in Zanesville, OH to Bernard R. Archer and Pauline Soughers Archer.

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Jan 5, 2024

Brent E. Wethington, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Friday morning, January 5, 2024.  He was a Composite Fiber Specialist working in professional motorsports with Newman-Haase Racing.   Brent was born August 4, 1964 in Speedway, Indiana to George Wethington and Madge Puckett Wethington.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa Leinwander Wethington;  his brother, Scott Wethington of Terre Haute;  ...

Jan 1, 2024

Jimmie Harold Royer, 98, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 in his residence.  He was born April 22, 1925 in Bowling Green to Wayne Royer and Carrie Wellman Royer.

Survivors include his children, Bruce Royer (Gisela), Phyllis Collins, Louwana Hudson (Buck), and Scott Royer (Aletta); sister, Martha Rickett; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and...

Dec 31, 2023

John T. Newlin, age 102, of Terre Haute died December 31, 2023.  He was born December 2, 1921, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Charles C. and Mayme A. Newlin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie A. Newlin, son, John S. Newlin, daughter, Sara A. Newlin, his parents, and brother Charles W. Newlin.

Survivors include...

Dec 27, 2023

Dr. Paul Eden Myers was born November 6, 1923 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania to Reverend Frank A. Myers and Gail Brubaker Myers. He was the fourth of six sons born of that union.

He was educated in the public schools of the states of Virginia, Illinois and Pennsylvania and was graduated in 1941 from Connellsville Pennsylvania High...

Dec 20, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Alan Gibbs, 84, was born February 22, 1939 in Cayuga, Indiana to Marshall and Annabelle Gibbs. He graduated from Cayuga High School and earned his Eagle Scout, the first in Vermillion County, He was also awarded the Arrow Vigil Honor and served as the Portland Arch Boy Scout Summer Camp Director for 3 years.

Tony...

Dec 12, 2023

Leah Rose Bischoff, 98, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023.  She was born December 1, 1925 in Terre Haute to Ernest Greiner and Elizabeth Haxton Greiner.  Her husband, John J. Bischoff preceded her in death in 2005.

Survivors include her son, John R. Bischoff;  her daughter, Carla Haley;  and five grandchildren, Sarah Lee...

Dec 12, 2023

Sharon Sue Seprodi, 80, of Sullivan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born November 22, 1943 in Shepardsville to Gerald O. Wallace and Bettie Brockmeier Wallace.

Survivors include her husband, James E. Seprodi whom she married August 18, 1961; children, Chuck Seprodi (Tina), Heather Mills (Doug), and Craig...