West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

Faye Weger, 90 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Lawrence County, Illinois June 3, 1930 to Jesse Jones and Emma Ferguson Jones.

Faye was a founding member of Cross Lane Community Church, and loved sewing, knitting, crocheting, and...

Oct 22, 2020

Ralph William Pine Sr., 87, of West Terre Haute passed away at 9:20 a.m. Thursday October 22, 2020 in his home. He retired as a coal miner after forty years of service with the United Mine Workers Association. Throughout his career he worked at several area coal mines beginning as an underground miner with Snow Hill, Viking, and Green...

Oct 14, 2020

David Earl Cox, 84, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on October 14, 2020 surrounded by his three daughters.  Born 1936 in West Terre Haute, Indiana, he was the son of the late Vernon Miller Cox and Martha Elizabeth (Coppock) Cox.

After graduating from Concannon High School, David joined the US Navy where he became a skilled...

Oct 11, 2020

Marsha Kay Certain, 81 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 1:40 AM on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born in Vigo County on December 15, 1938 to James Verner Certain and Vera M. McGee Certain.

Marsha’s memberships include the United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local #...

Oct 8, 2020

Robert Michael “Mike” Hamilton, Jr., 34 of Fairfield, Ohio and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away at 5:15 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Terre Haute on November 7, 1985 to Robert Michael Hamilton, Sr. and Mary I. Holmes Hamilton.

Mike was a machinist for GE...

Oct 7, 2020

Mary Eileen Ellingsworth, 96, passed away on October 7, 2020 at Westminster Health Care Center.  She was born July 25, 1924 in St. Mary of the Woods Village to Raymond and Hilda (Hants) Chrisman.  She graduated from Valley High School in West Terre Haute and married Robert Ellingsworth in 1944.  Together they raised two daughters and enjoyed 62 years...

Oct 5, 2020

Jesse Ellis Atterson, 51, of Terre Haute passed away October 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 26, 1969 in Udall, Missouri to Larry Atterson and June Reed.

Jesse loved riding his motorcycle, playing his drum set, watching comical YouTube videos,  doing tattoo work, and above all else, was a diehard Star Trek...

Oct 3, 2020

Alissa Almiria Louise Griffith, 26 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Clark County, IL from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was born in Terre Haute, IN on January 21, 1994 to Dave Griffith and Eleisha “Lisa” Baugh Griffith.

Alissa is survived by her mother, Lisa Griffith; and her brother, Josh...

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...