West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Aug 26, 2020

Jo Ann Haymaker Crist

Jo Ann Haymaker Crist passed away at home in Fayette Township, Vigo County, Indiana on August 26, 2020.  Jo was born, along with her twin brother John, to Homer and Irene Preston Haymaker on May 17, 1937 in Pine Ridge, Indiana.  She graduated from Fayette High School in 1955 and married...

Aug 25, 2020

Vickie L Bonham, age 68, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday evening, August 25, 2020 at her residence with her beloved family by her side. She was the co-owner of Little Cee’s Pizza and Subs.

She was born Jan 11, 1952, in Terre Haute, to Arthur James Strain and Stella Jane Johnson Strain. She is survived by...

Aug 19, 2020

Sharon “Dolly” Hope Stevens Criss Sharon “Dolly” Hope Stevens Criss, 75, of West Terre Haute went to be with her Lord and Savior August 19, 2020.  Dolly was born July 11, 1945 to the late Lena Marie Walker Tighe and Orial Otto Stevens.  Dolly graduated from West Terre Haute High School and worked in the Radiology Department at Union...

Aug 19, 2020

John H. Hackett, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Union Hospital.  He was born in Indianola, IL on January 29, 1940 to Howard Hackett and Dorothy Porter Hackett.

John is survived by his wife Emine Cankurt Hackett and their three sons;  Bruce Hackett, (Gabby), John Hackett (Sherri), and Robert Hackett...

Aug 11, 2020

Linda Kay Runkle, 67, passed away in her home, in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 11, 2020.

Linda was born in Terre Haute on December 21, 1952 to Ethel Florence (McBride) Truxal and Herbert Raymond Truxal.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, John Michael Runkle; brothers, Jack Truxal, Robert Truxal, John...

Aug 9, 2020

Betty Ruth Thompson, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 2:23 AM at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 18, 1932 to Phillip Sloniker and Eva Marie McClure Sloniker.

Betty was a long-time member of the First Church of the Nazarene, she was devoted to the...

Aug 8, 2020

Walter Lorin Beauchamp

May 11, 1922—August 8, 2020

Walter Beauchamp, 98, of Terre Haute and formerly of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on August 8, 2020, at Meadows Manor East in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He was born May 11, 1922, in Deming, Indiana, to Edith and Lorin Beauchamp.

He was preceded in...

Aug 7, 2020

Lori Jean Cooper, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, at 7:54 AM, at Signature Healthcare.  She was born July 23, 1952, in Gary, IN, to Harvey Davenport and Edna "Ellen" Thomas Davenport.  She was raised in Linton, IN by her parents Keith Thornton and Doris Breck Thornton.

Lori is survived by...

Aug 6, 2020

Charlotte Kay Brush, 77, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at home on August 6, 2020.

Charlotte was born on June 14, 1943, in Welch, West Virginia, the daughter of Dewey and Feril Jones.  She attended business school and upon completion, went to work for the West Virginia State Police. Later after moving to Indiana...

Aug 4, 2020

Kingston William Lewis was stillborn on August 4, 2020 in Union Hospital.

He was born to Kayla Lewis.

He is survived by his mother; his sister, Daiah Shroyer; grandmother, Kim Roach; great grandparents, Jamie and John Boucher and Donna Jones and her husband, Tom; uncle, Austin Roach; aunt, Brittany Appleton; and great aunt and uncle,...

Aug 2, 2020

David Lewis Robinson, 55, of West Terre Haute passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 9:30 p.m.

He was born August 17, 1964 in Terre Haute to Dennis Robinson and Phyllis “Jeanie” (Allsup) Robinson.

Dave was a carpenter and owned and operated Robinson Construction. He was a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association (AMA)....

Jul 30, 2020

Hanah Wren Sterling, 27, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.

She was born January 27, 1993 in Terre Haute to Sean Sterling and Paula Jo (Sizemore) Brown.

Hanah was a very spiritual person. She was a nature lover. She liked animals and hula hoops, but mostly enjoyed spending time with her friends,...

Jul 29, 2020

Sean Ryan Martin, 29, of Clay City, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

He was born May 29, 1991 in Bakersfield, CA to Jeffrey Martin and Susan McFarlin Martin.

Sean was a Protection Officer for the Vigo County School Corp. He loved to play golf, fish and be with his family. Sean loved his...

Jul 25, 2020

Ray A. Kernstein, 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 5:05 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Union Hospital.  He was born in New Goshen on May 31, 1938 to James Robert Kernstein and Florence E. Wilson Kernstein.

Ray was a member of Laborer’s Local # 204 and worked several years for White Construction.  He...

Jul 18, 2020

Jerry Wayne Lyon II, 62 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 3:25 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on November 12, 1957 to Jerry W. Lyon and Beverly Toney Lyon.

Jerry was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked as a warehouse coordinator at...

Jul 16, 2020

V. Louise Maples, 82 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 5:15 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Union Hospital in Clinton.  She was born in Vigo County on August 31, 1937 to Everett Lowe and Beulah Krise Lowe.

Louise worked in catering at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, she loved spending time with her family and enjoyed fishing,...

Jul 11, 2020

Cheryl Ann McCullough, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away at 7:10 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 3, 1956 to Edward Walker and Ruth Mayfield Walker.

Cheryl was a homemaker and member of King’s Harvest Foursquare Gospel Church.

Cheryl is survived by...

Jul 10, 2020

Donald Edward Blair, 82, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 in his West Terre Haute home.  He was born in Seelyville, IN on August 6, 1937 to Glen H, and Pauline F. Blair.  Don spent his final week sharing laughter, tears, hugs, and kisses with his Grandkids, Kids, and wife.  Don had battled cancer,...

Jul 8, 2020

Sophia Michelle Renee Lee, the third of triplets born prematurely on June 3, 2020 in Union Hospital passed away on July 8, 2020.

Sophia is survived by her parents, Amanda Lee and Michael Hall; sisters, Chloe, Zoey, Triciti, Leiness, Arya and Bella; brothers, Victor, Zayden, and Jerry; grandparents, Michelle and Tyrone Lee, Vicky Wheeler and Rebecca Padgett; ...

Jul 2, 2020

Kenneth Dale Walker, 54, passed away unexpectantly on July 2, 2020. He was born on January 29, 1966 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Harry and Mary Walker.

He is survived by his wife Minnie Walker, children Billy Douglas, Jimmy and Chelsea Douglas, Chris Walker and Brittany McEwen. Nine grandchildren; his best friend Nicholas Walker and his three...