West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Jun 4, 2019

Betty Joann Anderson Easthom, 85, of North Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 4 , 2019 following an extended illness.

She was born in West Terre Haute on Aug. 13, 1933, to Joseph Anderson and Lulu (Brown) Anderson.

Betty graduated from Concannon High School in 1951 and...

Jun 3, 2019

John L. “Jack” Williams, 64 of West Terre Haute, passed away in his residence at 4:40 AM on Monday, June 3, 2019.  He was born in Terre Haute on August 9, 1954 to John T. Williams and Janice Pullum Williams.

Jack was a plumber for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local # 157, retiring after 44 years of service. ...

May 29, 2019

Jack R. Lowe, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away at 6:03 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Vigo County on September 3, 1929 to John R. Lowe and Mable O. Jeffers Lowe.

Jack retired from Tri-Industries after 33 years of service. He was an Air Force Veteran, having served in...

May 28, 2019

Marjorie Ann Clements, 89 of Newburgh, IN and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Newburgh.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 6, 1929 to Stanley Culver and Gladys Haskell Culver.

Marjorie and her husband Charlie were the owner of the Dog N Suds restaurant...

May 26, 2019

David Wayne Parks, 61 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 5:00 AM in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 17, 1958 to John Parks and Esther Hoopingarner Parks.

David was a Union Painter for Painters Local # 197 and was a member of the West Terre Haute...

May 11, 2019

Harry Edward Hendricks, 88 of Terre Haute and formerly of West Terre Haute, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:40 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in West Terre Haute on January 12, 1931 to Homer David Hendricks and Cecile Sevilla Arthur Hendricks....

May 9, 2019

Herman “Frank” Rice, Jr.,74, of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Union Hospital.

He was born January 22, 1945 in Terre Haute to Herman Rice, Sr. and Erna Arnold Rice.

Frank served in the United States Army. He was a store keeper at J.I. Case and retired from the Sisters of Providence....

May 4, 2019

Jennifer Lynn (Edington) Knight, 74 of Paris, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 2:20 pm, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 5, 1944 to Roy Edington and Carrie Lillian (Maddox) Edington.  Jenny married Larry Knight of West Terre Haute on April 4, 1964, which was the beginning of...

May 4, 2019

Clara Lou (Ray) Morgan

April 9, 1929 – May 4, 2019

St. Mary of the Woods – Clara Lou (Ray) Lewis Morgan passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care from a brief, unexpected illness.  Her family was at her side.

Clara Lou was born...

May 1, 2019

Dorothy L. Buchanan, 91 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 1:45 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Clinton Gardens.  She was born in West Terre Haute on September 10, 1927 to Fred Peters and Myrtle Wheatstein Peters.

Dorothy was a custodian at West Vigo High School for sixteen years.  She is survived by four children;...

Apr 22, 2019

Connie Jo Miller, 70, of West Terre Haute passed away at 5:34 p.m. Monday April 22, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 23, 1948 in Terre Haute to Jim Lamb and Dorothy Matherly Lamb. She was the manager of the Deli at West Vigo IGA for many years. Survivors include: Her Husband Ray Lee...

Apr 21, 2019

Edward L. Beasley, 83, of Terre Haute, and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away in his home on April 21, 2019.

He was born August 11, 1935 in Farmersburg, Indiana to Herb Beasley and Ann Banks Beasley.

Ed graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in 1958 and earned his Master’s degree...

Apr 20, 2019

Elizabeth A. Houghton, 68 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 8:05 AM on Saturday, April 20, 2019 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 17, 1950 to Arlo Richey, Sr. and June Koss Richey.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband Timothy Houghton, and her three children; Donald Moss, Angela Shoulders, and Mike...

Apr 18, 2019

Donna Mae Keith, 94 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 8:45 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Providence Healthcare.  She was born in Lyons, Nebraska on April 25, 1924 to Oscar Breault and Kathryn Haist Breault.

Donna was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in WWII, and retired as a secretary from the Vigo County...

Apr 17, 2019

James L. Surber, 76 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on June 17, 1942 to James E. Surber and Mary Loretta Shimshak Surber.

Jim was a 1960 graduate of Valley High School and received the Pete Whitesell outstanding athlete award and was a 1990...

Apr 13, 2019

Charles E. “Chuck” Shope, Jr., 63 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 10:32 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Clinton, IN on January 16, 1956 to Charles E. Shope, Sr. and Maxine Riley Shope.

Chuck is survived by his wife Glenda Montgomery Shope and their two daughters, Breanne Shope...

Apr 11, 2019

Barbara R Naugle Ray, 86, of West Terre Haute passed away at 11:48 pm Thursday April 11th, 2019 in the Hospice Unit of Union Hospital.  Barbara was born July 24 1932 in New Goshen to Ted & (Mary) Belle Naugle.

Barbara was a licensed beautician, a secretary for the VCSC and also worked for WPFR.  In 1974...

Apr 10, 2019

Samuel A. “Butch” McGranahan, 72 of Prairie Creek, passed away at 1:08 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on December 31, 1946 to Harry McGranahan and Lorena Lowe McGranahan.

Butch was a security guard at General Housewares and a member of Prairie Creek Baptist Church.

Apr 8, 2019

Clifton E. “Buck” Vicars, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away at 8:55 AM on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Terre Haute Union Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on May 7, 1941 to Herschel Vicars and Nina Shuman Vicars.

Buck retired as a conductor for Conrail after 36 years of service.  He was a member of...

Apr 8, 2019

Verna Mae Wycoff, 70 of Terre Haute, passed away at 8:38 PM on Monday, April 8, 2019 in her residence surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 26, 1948 to Ollie Wilkie and Mildred Long Wilkie.

Verna is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Wycoff, Sr., as...