West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Oct 1, 2020

Tiffanie Lou Cooper, 39 of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:10 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Signature Healthcare.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 30, 1981 to Roger Cooper and Connie Stranahan.

Tiffanie loved to be with her family, especially her son.  She was very personable and always put others first.  She had...

Sep 29, 2020

Betty (Schoffstall) Sollars, 67, of Clinton and formerly of West Terre Haute, died at home, peacefully with all of her family around her.

Betty became one of God’s Angels on September 29, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

She was the daughter of Jim Schoffstall and Dorothy (Schoffstall) Buchanan and the step-daughter of Edward Buchanan, Sr.

Sep 28, 2020

Carl Walter Dickerson III, 47 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 11, 1973 to Carl Walter Dickerson, Jr. and Patricia Goodwin Dickerson.

Carl loved to work in his yard, play the guitar, and rock music.

Carl is survived by...

Sep 26, 2020

Clarence E. Amburgey, 72 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.  He was born in Clinton, IN on April 19, 1948 to Lloyd Amburgey and Ruth Farner Amburgey.

Clarence owned and operated Amburgey Auto Sales and Body Shop.

Clarence is survived by his three...

Sep 26, 2020

John L. Marrs, 91 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by family.  He was born in West Terre Haute on July 2, 1929 to Ira W. Marrs and Elsie Cummins Marrs.

John married Carolyn R. Allard on February 20, 1954 at St. Benedict Church, Terre Haute, IN.  They enjoyed 66 wonderful...

Sep 25, 2020

Debra Kay Todd (Howard), 65 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 9, 1955 to Ebb Howard and Violet Edmonson Howard.

Debra is survived by her son Shane Rose, Sr., and two brothers; Ebb “Bud” Howard and Ray Howard, and two sisters, Bessie...

Sep 23, 2020

Madonna Leah Boerner, 74 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 4:15 PM on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 22, 1946 to Charles Secrest and Nina Ralston Secrest.

Madonna was an amazing cook and loved her grandkids more than anything.

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Sep 22, 2020

Bessie M. Newburn, 86, of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away September 22, 2020 in Southwood Healthcare.

She was born July 4, 1934 in West Terre Haute to Victor Schmaus and Sybil Schmaus (Scott).

Bessie was a LPN and worked in various hospitals throughout her career. She was a lifelong member...

Sep 21, 2020

John Richard Tevlin, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:05 AM on Monday, September 21, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Vigo County on December 23, 1942 to James R. Tevlin and Grace V. Trader Tevlin.

John loved horses and owned several throughout his life, and was a member of the Oliver, IL Trailriders’...

Sep 20, 2020

Richard W. Mott, Jr., 55 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 8:41 PM in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on November 12, 1964 to Richard W. Mott, Sr. and Patricia G. Douglas Mott.

Richard was a member of King’s Harvest Foursquare Gospel Church.  He loved to spend time...

Sep 18, 2020

Bailee Diana Jane Ward, was born September 17, 2020 in Union Hospital and passed away September 18, 2020 at 9:10 AM.

Bailee is survived by her parents Raymond Ward, Sr. and Jodie Lynn Pilkington, as well as her brother, Raymond Ward, Jr. and her twin sister, Kaylynn Ward.  She is also survived by her great grandfather, Kenny...

Sep 11, 2020

Sandra Sue Niccum, 74 of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 in her home.

She was born September 25, 1945 in Terre Haute to Harry and Evelyn Smith.

Sandra was previously employed as a cook for Grandma Joy’s Restaurant for many years. She then became a Foster Grandparent with the Vigo County School...

Sep 10, 2020

Jeffrey Conner Herrington, 56 of Terre Haute, passed away at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on January 22, 1964, the son of Sherri Marlene Harmon.

He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Terre Haute.  His church and his faith were extremely important to him....

Sep 3, 2020

Harold W. Eversole, 59 of Terre Haute, passed away at 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on December 18, 1960 to Wayne Eversole and Darlene Fields Eversole.

Harold was the Lead Carpenter for Jim Davis Restoration and was preceded in death by his father.

Harold...

Sep 2, 2020

Betty Jane Chesshir, 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 3:50 AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in her residence.  She was born in Crawfordsville, IN on August 27, 1945 to David McClain and Mary Counts McClain.

Betty worked as a CNA at Cannon Inn for several years and still has many good friends there. She...

Aug 29, 2020

Betty J. Ellinger Mason, 98 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 12:15 AM in her residence on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 6, 1921 to Antone Ellinger and Jennie Holscher Ellinger.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Floyd A. Mason, who passed away in 2010, as well...

Aug 28, 2020

Sheri L. Webb, 55, of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

She was born June 17, 1965 in Terre Haute to Elmer Wayne Holbert and Jeanette Louise Holbert (Schatz).

Sheri worked as a caregiver for ARC. She enjoyed garage sale websites and playing cards. She especially loved spending...

Aug 27, 2020

Dorothy Louise Whitaker, 71 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 1:35 AM on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Paducah, KY on April 4, 1949 to John Richardson and Edna Chambers Richardson.

Dorothy was a member of the West Terre Haute American Legion Post # 501 Ladies Auxiliary,...

Aug 27, 2020

Beverly A. Beasley, 84 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Peru, IN on December 20, 1935 to Richard A. Stitt and Margaret Overmyer Stitt.

Beverly was a former Art teacher and painted many backdrops and...

Aug 26, 2020

Paul Joseph Gilbert, Sr. “Joker”, 70 of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away August 26, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was born April 13, 1950 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Peter Gilbert and Etta Gilbert.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; Walter Gilbert (survived by his wife, Thelma Gilbert), Frank Gilbert, Don Gilbert,...