West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Sep 8, 2023

Ruth A. Schatz, 55 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 in Signature Health Care.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 19, 1968 to Nelson Norton and Jane Cheeseman Norton.

Ruth is survived by two sons, John Worthington, Sr. (Megan), and Nelson Norton, Sr. (Carleen), and her grandchildren; Chance Worthington, John Worthington,...

Sep 7, 2023

Phyllis Dickerson, 96, of West Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Westminster Village Healthcare.

She was born February 25, 1927 in Terre Haute to Arthur DeMougin and Eva Louise Wagner DeMougin.

Phyllis was a lifetime and the oldest living member of Bethany United Church of Christ. She sang in the choir and...

Sep 4, 2023

Waller George “Walt” Phillips, 77 of Madison, IN and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 in Norton King’s Daughters Health in Madison.  He was born in West Terre Haute on March 7, 1946 to William Henry Phillips and Ethelberta Ross Phillips.

Walt was a Union Carpenter with Carpenters Local Union #...

Sep 3, 2023

Patricia G. Mott, 80 of West Terre Haute, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 5, 1943 to William Douglas and Mabel King Douglas.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard W. Mott,...

Sep 2, 2023

Carmen Sue Davis Burns, 86 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Majestic Care of Terre Haute.  She was born in West Terre Haute on December 13, 1936 to Richard Davis and Sarah Mariah Harris Davis.

Carmen was a school teacher with the Vigo County School Corporation and taught at Fayette Elementary. ...

Sep 2, 2023

Glenda L. Kinser, 79 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in New Goshen on August 27, 1944 to Lloyd Hill and Eileen Minnich Hill.

Glenda was a retired Tonage Plant Operator at PraxAir and member of the West Terre Haute First Baptist Church.

Glenda is...

Aug 30, 2023

Peggy Sue Gieseking, 64 of Brazil, passed away on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 in Union Hospital. She was born in Decatur, Illinois on October 24th, 1958, to Lattie B. Hammock and Mary J. Hatfield Hammock.

Peggy had many things she loved like listening to Elvis, Watching WWE and her favorite baseball team the St. LouisCardinals. She also...

Aug 28, 2023

Plen Smith Born: 2-25-1929

On August 29th, 2023, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ welcomed Plen G. Smith to his new eternal home. Plen was 94 years old this past February. He was born to parents Herbert Jesse Smith and Margaret Ann Fields. He had eleven siblings: Juanita Page, Dorothy Andrews, Annie Lawrence, Margaret Hensley, Pauline Urbain,...

Aug 26, 2023

Laurie Lowe, 55 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.  She was born in Paris, IL on December 31, 1967 to Thomas Hoke and Peggy Kelly Hoke.

Laurie is survived by two daughters, Melinda Hoke (Jon Marion) and Amber Kasinger (Zack), as well as her grandchildren; Brianna, Jaklynne, Hannah, Andrew, Anna, and Abbie.  She...

Aug 26, 2023

Larry Earl Likens, 76 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Union Hospital of Clinton.  He was born in Pax, West Virginia on December 4, 1946 to Everett T. Likens and Barberine Williams Likens.

Larry was owner of Likens Tree Service and served as a volunteer fireman and police officer in West...

Aug 24, 2023

Jack Leroy Oliver, 66 of Terre Haute, Indiana fondly known as “Pimp” or Jackie, departed his earthly life into his eternal peace on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. Jack, the youngest of three, was born March 21st, 1957, to Wallace Oliver, Sr and Christine Shade Oliver in Brazil, Indiana.

At an early age, Jack accepted the Lord Jesus...

Aug 22, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Gemmaka, 62 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in Terre Haute on July 26, 1961 to James William Gemmaka and Ruth Ann Tingley Gemmaka.

Jeff is survived by two daughters, Leslie Gemmaka and Elizabeth Gemmaka, and his mother, Ruth Taylor. ...

Aug 21, 2023

Austin Alexander Byrley, 25 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023.  He was born in Terre Haute on February 28, 1998 to Gary Byrley, Jr. and Robin Pasko Byrley.

Austin was an Operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local # 841, and loved riding his dirt bike, as well as hunting...

Aug 21, 2023

Samantha Dawn McGranahan Russell, 30 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 20, 1993 to Roy McGranahan and Rose Johnson McGranahan.

Samantha collected Starbucks cups and loved her pets.  Because she was so thoughtful, she was recognized as the best “gift giver”...

Aug 18, 2023

Herbert D. Phipps, Jr., 66 and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 in his residence. He was born in West Terre Haute on October 17, 1956 to Herbert D. Phipps, Sr. and Betty R. Rowley Phipps.

Herbert was a former iron worker, but was mostly a self-employed construction worker for most...

Aug 18, 2023

Myrna Lea Maxwell Easton

(December 2, 1952- August 18, 2023)

Myrna Lea Easton, 70, of West Terre Haute, IN, in the comfort of her home, ended her journey on Friday morning, August 18.

Myrna was born on December 2, 1952 to Robert Gale and Esther Murl Anstead Maxwell in Terre Haute.  She graduated...

Aug 14, 2023

Lorna Lea Cottom, 58 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN.  She was born in Vigo County on February 27, 1965 to Bobby V. Cottom and Bonnie Michael Flinn.

Lorna is survived by her siblings; Verdaina Sutherland (Brian), Pamela Loyd (Kenneth), and Doug Edwards, her step-mother, Delores...

Aug 7, 2023

Georgia Rose Childers, 80 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 in Majestic Care of Deming Park.  She was born in West Terre Haute on July 25, 1943 to Floyd Alvin Wolfe and Ella Mae Matherly Wolfe.

Georgia is survived by three children; Evelyn Jarvis, Donna Rose Hyde,...

Aug 4, 2023

Steve Neidlinger, 63, of West Terre Haute, passed away Friday, August 4th, 2023, unexpectedly in his sleep at the home that he built.  He was born February 7th, 1960, in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He recently retired from the IBEW Local 725 after 42 years as a licensed master electrician.  He also enjoyed teaching in the JATC apprentice training program...

Jul 31, 2023

Anthony Lee “Tony” Savant, 79 of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in West Terre Haute on August 3, 1943 to Anthony Joseph Savant and Hazel Irene Black Savant.

Tony was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from J I Case,...