West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Aug 16, 2022

Janet M. Ross, 72 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Terre Haute on April 4, 1950 to George E. Ross and Florine Cooper Akers.

Janet loved to fish and mushroom hunt and enjoyed just sitting outside.

Janet is survived...

Aug 15, 2022

Margaret E. Fletcher 71, of Terre Haute, formerly of Sandston Va. passed away on 08/15/2022, surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Warren Fletcher and Elizabeth (Stewart) Fletcher, and her beloved brother Allen Fletcher.

She is survived by her son Jacob Wilson (Jaclene) of Terre Haute, sisters Barbara Moncure...

Aug 13, 2022

Tina Marshall, 59 of Terre Haute, passed away on November 13, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 13, 1963 to Larry Frye and Carolyn Chilton Frye.  Tina is also survived by her husband Everett Marshall to whom she was married for nearly 42 years.  In keeping with her wishes, cremation was chosen with...

Aug 12, 2022

Annetta Lindsay

April 12, 1938 - August 12, 2022

On August 12, 2022, Annetta Lindsay, 84, of Terre Haute, IN, was called home to Heaven. She was born April 12, 1938. Her devoted family and loving belief in God supported her through her struggle, and ultimately gave her peace.

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Aug 11, 2022

Henry W. Phillips, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Harrison’s Crossing.  He was born in Terre Haute on February 5, 1939 to William Henry Phillips and Ethelberta Ross Phillips.

Henry was a Union Carpenter with Carpenter’s Union Local # 133 for 42 years.  He was a member of Sugar Creek...

Aug 8, 2022

Ricky (Ricky Jo) Dean Murdock, 64, of West Terre Haute, IN passed away in his sleep in the early hours of August 8th, 2022. He was born October 2, 1957 in Terre Haute to Joseph & Eileen Murdock. He grew up being involved in many sports and activities, including wrestling and football. He was often known as a class...

Aug 7, 2022

Raya Hope Vaughn, 20 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 18, 2002 to Johnny Wayne Vaughn and Sarita Johnson Daugherty.

Raya is survived by her mother Sarita Daugherty (Stephen) and her siblings; Shay’lynn Vaughn (James Bolton), Destinee LeMoine (Austin), Alexis Smith, Jorden Smith, and...

Aug 7, 2022

Johnny Wayne Vaughn, 49 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, along with his daughter Raya Vaughn in a tragic accident.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 7, 1973, to Jimmy Vaughn, Sr. and Dorothy Lanning Vaughn.

Johnny is survived by his wife Angela Finney Vaughn and two daughters Shay’lynn Vaughn (James...

Aug 5, 2022

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Jeffery Delmar Heyen (Higgins), 66, of West Terre Haute, IN, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of August 5, 2022 in his daughter's home in Alexander City, AL. He was born August 29, 1955 in Terre Haute, IN, to Gladys (Bedford) and Delmar Heyen. He grew up in West Terre Haute where he...

Aug 3, 2022

Margaret E. Vester, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 3, 1938 to James Eustis and Betty Butler Eustis.

Margaret and her husband Hubert owned and operated a trailer park in Clinton for many years and Margaret also owned a hobby...

Jul 30, 2022

Robert Glen “Bob” Herrington, 75 of Dennison, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 9:22 AM in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 21, 1947 to Glen Herrington and Edith Majors Herrington.

Bob was a retired Boilermaker for Local # 374.  He began working at age 17 at Terre Haute Boiler...

Jul 28, 2022

Dennis James “Dee” Keith, 62 of Clinton, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 20, 1960 to Virgil Keith and Pauline Fitzsimmons Keith.

Dennis is survived by his sister Debbie Couch (Gary), and his brother Michael Keith, and three sisters in-law; Linda Keith, Cheryl Keith,...

Jul 26, 2022

Linda G. Reeley, 77 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Hutson Wood at Brazil Healthcare.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 16, 1945 to James Isaac Allsup and Thelma Bridget Allsup.

Linda co-owned and operated her own trucking company with her husband Michael, whom she married in 1976.  During...

Jul 24, 2022

Don S. Harmon, 96, of West Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.

He was born March 31, 1926 in West Terre Haute to Dan Harmon and Zella Middleton Harmon.

Don served in the United States Army in World War II. He was a Staff Sargent/Gun...

Jul 20, 2022

Gary L. Wilguess, Sr., 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 30, 1946 to Bert Wilguess and Betty J. Cuffle Wilguess.

Gary is survived by his wife Joyce Miller Wilguess, whom he married  October 19, 1984.  He is also survived by...

Jul 20, 2022

Joshua M. “Bubbie” Higgins, 29 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Major Hospital of Shelbyville, IN.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 13, 1992 to Eric Higgins and Maggie Webb Higgins.

Even though Josh couldn’t communicate verbally, he touched countless lives.  His smile would light up a room and...

Jul 17, 2022

Rosa Lee Stilwell, loving wife and mother of three, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at the age of 93.

Rosie was born August 3, 1928 to Herman Owen Boyll and Eva Payne Boyll.  She was very recently preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Richard Eugene Stilwell, the love of her life. ...

Jul 9, 2022

Evelyn Rose (Forster) Anderson passed away on July 9th in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus where she was in the care of the kind and loving staff of Harrison’s and Kindred Hospice.  Evelyn’s family wishes to thank everyone who contributed to her care.

Evelyn was born June 21, 1931, to Lawrence and Catherine (Flinn) Forster in Edgar County,...

Jul 4, 2022

Billy Joe Shadow, 69, of West Terre Haute, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

He was born May 21, 1953 in Terre Haute to James Shadow and Estella Prather Shadow.

He served on the THPD from 1985 until retiring in 2000. During that time, he served in the traffic division...

Jul 3, 2022

Roland Herbert Wardle, 88, of West Terre Haute, passed away in his residence on Sunday, July 3, 2022.  He was born in New Goshen on September 11, 1933 to Roland Claude Wardle and Jessie Marie Selvia Wardle.

Herb was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ and served for many years as Trustee, and enjoyed overseeing...