West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

May 31, 2021

Thomas A. Barnhart, Sr., 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 6:12 PM on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on July 24, 1945 to Max A. Barnhart and Mildred Howard Barnhart.

Tom was a brakeman for Milwaukee Railroad, and had also served as a West Terre Haute police...

May 29, 2021

Theodora Orndorff, 85 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Meadows Manor East Convalescent Center.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 6, 1935 to Albert Lowe and Lela Guess Lowe.

Theodora was a member of the River of Life Church in West Terre Haute.

May 27, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Aaron Joiner Tompkins, Jr, 68, of Terre Haute, Indiana. He departed his earthly life into his eternal peace on Thursday May 27th, 2021 at Union Hospital.

Aaron was born July 25, 1952 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Sophia and Aaron J. Tompkins, Sr. ...

May 27, 2021

Tillie Belle Waller, 71, of West Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice.

She was born July 9, 1949 in West Terre Haute to Kenneth Waller and Donna Bryan Waller.

Tillie was a health care worker. Her heart of gold, sense of humor and infectious smile and laugh,...

May 26, 2021

West Terre Haute – Jayce Blue Montgomery, 42, went to be at home with the Lord at 4:20 p.m. on May 26, 2021.  Jayce was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 19, 1978, to Ruth Harmon Montgomery and Dane “Bud” Montgomery.  Jayce’s life was very full of close family and best friends, which honored and adored...

May 25, 2021

Richard L. Jackson, 57 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from Stage 4 Melanoma Cancer, surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Clinton, IN on October 23, 1963 to William T. Jackson and Norma Hargis Jackson.

Richard was branch manager for L&W Supply and was a member of the Home...

May 24, 2021

Billy Arthur Hale, 84, of West Terre Haute, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:25 a.m. in Harrison’s Crossing.

He was born August 10, 1936 in New Goshen, Indiana to Arthur B. Hale and Mary Irene Edington Hale.

Billy was an operator at Bemis for 30 years. He also farmed and worked at Green...

May 22, 2021

Mary Ruth Thralls was called to our Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana, on March 31st, 1930 .  She was the 8th of 11 children to Thomas  George and Mary Ellen Maher. A graduate of Concannon High School, Over the years, Ruth went...

May 22, 2021

Ruby Mae Swartz, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in her residence.  She was born in Fayetteville, IN on August 13, 1940 to Opal Lake and Lucille Parker Lake.

Ruby was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  She was known for raising and breeding champion chihuahuas, but caring for...

May 19, 2021

Debra K. Finley, 67 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 30, 1953 to Raymond Miller and Cora Manning Miller.

Debra was a life member of the West Terre Haute VFW Post # 6574 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Rockville AMVETS Post #...

May 18, 2021

Penny Sue Collester, 60 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 17, 1960 to Raymond Brown and Loretta Neall Brown.

Penny is survived by her husband Chuck Collester, and two step-sons; Michael Collester (Lisa) and Steven Collester.  She is also survived by...

May 15, 2021

Robert E. “Bob” Maskell, 81 of Marshall, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in West Terre Haute on March 23, 1940 to James W. Maskell and Mary Jane Robinson Maskell.

Bob was Pastor at River of Life Church in West Terre Haute for 38...

May 13, 2021

Jerry Hooper of West Terre Haute, Indiana passed away May 13, 2021.  He was born on February 27, 1943 in West Terre Haute to Mae (Kluesner) Hooper and H. Irvin Hooper.  On February 14, 1964 he married Jonnie (Smith) Hooper.

A 1961 graduate of West Vigo High School, he was a master electrician with IBEW Local 725...

May 11, 2021

Charles David Garner, 79 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in Clark County, IL on September 1, 1941 to Charles Garner and Lucille Binkley Garner.

Dave was an Air Force Veteran, having served in the Vietnam War, and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed mushroom...

May 8, 2021

On Saturday May 8, 2021, Fred Everett Fagg of Clearwater, Florida passed into Heaven at the age of 89.  Fred was born on November 7, 1931, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Everett P. and Esther V. (Clingerman) Fagg.

In June of 1955, he married the love of his life Sheila L. Dietz.  They...

May 2, 2021

Victoria L. Ball, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on October 13, 1956 to Walter Sebastian and Flora Lea Walden Sebastian.

Victoria is survived by her daughter, Crissy Curtis, and three siblings;  Sherry Edwards, Walter Sebastian, and John Sebastian.  She also...

Apr 28, 2021

Margaret L. Pitts, 88 of West Terre Haute, passed away on April 28, 2021 in Providence Health Care.  She was born in Illinois on January 21, 1933.

Margaret is survived by two children; Coleen Rogers and Bill Pitts (Angel).  Also surviving is her brother, Fred Higgins and her grandchildren; Russ Adkins, Shawnee Leek (Steve), Sheena Birt (Ezra),...

Apr 28, 2021

Darlene Gail Eldredge- loving wife and mother, age 60 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 25, 1960 to Sam Barnett and Virginia Chrisman Barnett.

Darlene was a member of the Clark County Sportsman’s Club, where she enjoyed shooting her pistols.  She...

Apr 27, 2021

Vickie D. Shaw, 70 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 3, 1950 to Arlie Selvia and Mary Mershon Selvia.

Vickie was a hairdresser for 40-plus years.  She had a strong Christian Faith and instilled that belief in her loved...

Apr 27, 2021

Carol Ann Benefiel, 67 of Terre Haute, passed away on April 27, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on January 6, 1954 to Francis Benefiel and Virginia Daniels Benefiel.

Carol’s memberships include The Red Hat Society, VFW Post # 972 Ladies Auxillary, and Voiture 40/8 Club.  She worked for several years as a...