West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Apr 2, 2022

Violet Rose Elkins, 79, of West Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 in her home.

She was born March 21, 1943 in Terre Haute to Lloyd L. Montgomery and Opha Chesshir Montgomery.

Rose worked as a Home Health Care Provider. She was a member of The Journey Church and was a Teen Sunday...

Mar 31, 2022

With a heavy heart, on March 31, 2022 we lost our son Jason Lavan Hill, to a happier place.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 11, 1976 to James E. Hill Joanne Felton Hill.

Jason was a West Vigo High School graduate and a veteran of the United States Navy.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Mar 31, 2022

Billie Sue Stepp, 91, of  West Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus.

She was born November 22, 1930 in Twin Falls, Idaho to William C. Upman and Ella Deaver Upman.

Billie was the first female mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She was a member of...

Mar 30, 2022

Ronald Ray Anderson, 84, of West Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born May 29, 1937 in West Terre Haute to Raymond Anderson and Cleo Ensminger Anderson.

Ron served in the United States Marine Corps and was a truck driver for Holland Trucking. Ron was the former owner of...

Mar 27, 2022

Richard Eugene Stilwell, faithful husband and father of three of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday March 27, 2022 at the age of 94. He was born January 16, 1928 to Daniel Webster Stilwell and Ruth Iola Neal Stilwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Frieda Murphy and...

Mar 26, 2022

George Earl Hunter passed away March 26, 2022.  George was born in West Terre Haute on February 20, 1931, and was raised by his parents: George and Helen Fulmer-Hunter.  He graduated from Valley High School and later continued his education at Indiana State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

George married Phyllis Dru...

Mar 26, 2022

Doris Flowers, 90 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus.  She was born in Terre Haute on April 17, 1931 to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole.

Doris was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, and enjoyed gardening, cutting her grass, and loved her hummingbirds.

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Mar 22, 2022

Nora Lucille Brock, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Southwood Healthcare.  She was born in Vigo County on March 16, 1956 to Charles Brock and Goldie Dickerson Brock.

Nora loved to play BINGO and shop, she lived in Dresser for many years and had many friends and family there.

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Mar 20, 2022

Wayne Benefiel, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Liverpool, England on September 20, 1957 to Jack Benefiel and Winnifred Barry Benefiel.

Wayne was an Assistant Planner at Sony DADC for nearly 30 years.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge Aerie...

Mar 15, 2022

Mary Lou Williams, 68 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, with her husband and children by her side.  She was born in Terre Haute on November 23, 1953 to Catherine Rose Brown Howard and raised by Catherine and Charles Howard.

Mary Lou retired as Activities...

Mar 4, 2022

June Geneva Van Winkle, 93 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Majestic Care of Terre Haute.  She was born in Washburn, Missouri on June 18, 1928 to Milo Dalton and Amy Harrison Dalton.

June loved to quilt and enjoyed going to church.

June is survived by three children; Joyce Becker,...

Mar 2, 2022

Louis Milton Cox, Jr., 69 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 2, 1952 to Louis Milton Cox, Sr. and Adosha Katherne Bunch Cox.

Louis was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Graham Grain.

Louis is survived...

Feb 25, 2022

Everett William “Bill” Ethington, 70 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 in his residence.  Bill was a Navy Veteran and a member of Operators Local # 841, having served 30 years at MISCO, VFW Post # 6574, and West Terre Haute Masonic Lodge  # 687 F & AM.   He is survived by two grandchildren;...

Feb 24, 2022

Richard Wayne Hinkle, Sr., 77 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Westridge Healthcare.  He was born in West Terre Haute on October 7, 1944 to Mack P. Hinkle and Frances Howell Hinkle.

Richard is survived by five children; Sandra Wilson, Lena Barnes, Robert Hinkle, Ernie Hinkle, and Katherine Bowman.  He is...

Feb 21, 2022

Billie Jo Lane -Sturm, 63 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on October 3, 1958 to Donald Lark and Mercedes White Lark.

Billie Jo is survived by her husband Steve Sturm, and her three children; Christina Payton (Randy), Samantha Kemper (Cliff), and Michael Lane. ...

Feb 17, 2022

Sharon Lea Cox,70, of Libertyville, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, February 17th 2022 at 5:36am. She was employed with Columbia Records for many years and later retired from North American Lighting after many years of service. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Harold “Sonny” Cox, four children; Paul Bridgewater Jr. (fiancee’ Jennifer),...

Feb 17, 2022

Suzanne E. Smith Cooper, 57 of Dennison, IL and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 in Regional Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 1, 1964 to Jack Smith and Rose D’Addario Smith.

Suzanne was a member of the Clinton American Legion Post # 140 Ladies Auxiliary, West Terre...

Feb 16, 2022

Richard Ernest “Dick” Pitts, 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in his residence.  He was born in Vigo County on April 4, 1946 to Jesse James Pitts and Jewel Ida Shaffer Pitts.

Dick was a veteran of the United States Army and formerly worked at Snacks Cafe in West Terre Haute. ...

Feb 13, 2022

Virginia Lou “Jenny” Elkins, 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.  She was born in New Goshen, IN on June 7, 1946, to Ernest Hill and Helen Meadlo Hill.

Jenny was a postal clerk with the U.S. Postal Service in New Goshen and Terre Haute.  She also...

Feb 13, 2022

Cathy M. (Crockett) Stone, 64 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Vigo County on April 12, 1957 to Donn R. Crockett and Betty Jean Harden Crockett.

Cathy is survived by her daughter, Nicole Page, and her son, Clifton Erwin (Paula),...