BRAZIL — John “Jack” Atkinson, 47, of Brazil, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in Hendricks County Regional Health Hospital, in Danville, Ind. He was a service dispatcher with Ikon Office Solutions, since 1985.

He was born May 18, 1959, in Terre Haute, to Carl Atkinson and Mary Lou Cusick Atkinson.

Survivors include his mother; his companion, David Benjamin of Brazil; two sisters, Carline Killion and Lucinda Manwarring, both of Terre Haute; several nieces and nephews; two dogs, BoBo and Tyson, and his cat, Socks.

He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School, and an avid Indianapolis Colts fan.

A celebration of his life was Friday at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home. A party followed in his home in Brazil after visitation.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Terre Haute Humane Society.

David Bruce Bindley, 32, of Indianapolis, Indiana and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 1991 in Indiana University Medical Center at Indianapolis. He was a supervisor for Marion County Welfare Department.

He was born March 3, 1959 to Jack Bindley and Sharon Vance Bindley.

Survivors include his father of Terre Haute; his mother of Terre Haute; two brothers, Paul B. of Melbourne Beach, Florida, and Jon B. of Terre Haute; one sister, Maryanne Bindley McMahon of Indianapolis’ one niece; and one nephew.

He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North High School, a graduated of Purdue University, a member of Alpha Sigma Phi and Purdue University Marching Band.

Services were held at Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, Terre Haute. Burial was in the Vermillion Cemetery in Edgar County Illinois.

Keith LaDalle Brinston was born Sept. 10, 1958, in Sturgis, Ky., to his proud parents, Nathan and Dorthia (Anderson) Brinston. He was called home on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. He was preceded in death by both parents.

Keith was educated in the Vigo County schools, and was a 1977 graduate of North Vigo High School.

Keith became a proud member of the National Guard and served in Granada. He worked for many years as a guard for the Smithsonian Institute, in Washington, D.C. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age. He was baptized at St. John Baptist Church.

Keith was a loving and caring man, he was a proud man as well. He could be a good friend to you when you needed him. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Keith leaves to cherish fond memories his sister, Etoria (Butch) Wilson of Indianapolis; brothers, Richard L. Brinston of Indianapolis, Eulis C. Brinston and Anthony L. Brinston, both of Terre Haute, and Kevin W. Brinston of Kansas City, Mo.; uncle, Richard (Henrietta) Watson of Indianapolis; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friend, Evert Foster; and companion, Rosa Carson Evans.

Services were Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1915 Buckeye St., Terre Haute, with the Rev. Evert Foster officiating. Stuart Mortuary, in Indianapolis, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Darryl L. "Brownie" Brown, 19, 5316 Taft Avenue, North Terre Haute, Indiana was killed in an automobile accident June 3, 1979.

He was born to Cecil and Eldora Brown.

Surviving are his parents, Cecil and Eldora Brown, owners and operators of Brown Plumbing; three brothers, Michael and David, both of Terre Haute; Paul of Cory, Indiana; a sister, Deborah Messer, Terre Haute; and a grandmother, Virda Judd, Farmersburg.

He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo where he was active in choir, and served for a short time as Senior Class President.

Funeral services were in Mattox and Wood Funeral Home, North Terre Haute Chapel. Burial was in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana

Deanna Jean Bryant Jones, 59, of Terre Haute passed away early Tuesday morning, April 18, 2017 at her home. She was born April 5, 1958 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Lowell Bryant and Carolyn Everett Bryant.

Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Gary L. Jones; her daughter, Jeannie Myers of Terre Haute; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Myers and Jayse Myers; her brother, Doug Bryant and his wife, Rosalie, of Terre Haute; her sister-in-law, Sherry Wilson and her husband, Richard, of Terre Haute; an aunt, Elizabeth Harvey; an uncle, Tom Everett; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, David Bryant.

Deanna was a graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School.

Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 21, 2017 in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, Pastor Lynn Dunning officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation was prior to services on Friday from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

Maurice (Marty) H. Burke Jr., 55 years old, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away April 25, 2015, at his home in Duncannon, Penn., after battling cancer for two years. He was born to Maurice Howard Burke and Carolyn Ann Dreher Burke on May 30, 1959.

He is survived by his parents; wife, Lisa Ann Mutzabaugh Burke; sons, Ryan Burke (Michelle) of Terre Haute, River Maurice Burke and Travis Mutzabaugh (Kim) of Duncannon, Penn.; daughter, Mattie Jane Burke of Duncannon, Penn.; sisters, Diana Lynn Toney and Cindy Ann Blackwell of Terre Haute, Karen Sue Biggs (Mike) of Russellville, Ind., Joni Kay Wise (Zach) of Terre Haute and Amy Adams (Trey) of Brazil; granddaughters, Rylan Burke, McKeniye Burke of Terre Haute and Tierney Mutzabaugh of Duncannon; grandsons, Lane Burke of Marshall, Ill., and Damien Burke of Terre Haute; former wife, Sally Sparks; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Maurice Howard Burke III; maternal grandparents, Joe and Thelma Dreher; and paternal grandparents, Arthur and Lucille Burke.

Marty has lived on his own terns a full and colorful life. He loved motorcycling; spelunking in Kentucky; and most of all, sailing his sailboat in the Florida Keys, Sunset Beach, South Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay. He loved fishing in the Susquehanna River. He worked 36 years on the Conrail and North Folk Southern Railroads, and graduated from Terre Haute North in the class of 1977. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Upon his wishes he was cremated. Smith Funeral Home in Duncannon, Penn., handled the arrangements

Mark E. Cantin, 52, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. He was born Aug. 19, 1959, in Terre Haute, to Adelord and Sandra (VanAllen) Cantin. He married Erika Couch in March 1987. Mark graduated from North Vigo High School in 1977, and was captain of his swim team, and qualified for the state finals in several events, and he is in North Vigo’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Mark was a big sports enthusiast, a lifelong Yankees and Giants fan, and a collector of all things Larry Bird. Mark was a devoted father and husband. He coached many of his son’s teams throughout the years.

Mark was an incredibly talented self-taught guitar player and a singer with a deep, soulful voice. His love of music led him to join two bands, Fat Freddie’s Cat and Octane. He started running sound for Fat Freddie’s Cat at the age of 19 until he transitioned to guitar player. The members of the band fondly referred to him as Flash. He later joined Octane as a singer and guitar player.

Mark was Assistant Director of the Archaeology and Quaternary Research Laboratory (formally Anthropology Laboratory) at Indiana State University. He received his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from ISU in 1985, and became a field assistant in the Anthropology Lab under then director Bob Pace. He received his MA degree in Physical Geography at ISU with a specialization in geoarchaeology in 2000 and was appointed assistant director of the laboratory. He was an expert on prehistoric stone material identification and the Early Archaic Period of prehistory in Indiana. Many archaeologists in the state sought out his opinion about prehistoric stone sources. He also served as principal investigator for contract archaeology projects conducted for federal and state agencies including the Indiana Department of Transportation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with particular emphasis on locating buried archaeological sites. He also was project director on one of the lab’s largest projects on the Ohio River near New Albany, (Caesars Archaeological Project) between 1998-2000, which produced one of the largest collections of prehistoric artifacts from a site in the Midwest. He wrote a manual on the descriptions and archaeological use of Indiana chert types which is under development for publication by the Indiana Geological Survey, and may be online soon. Dr. Stafford and Mark have a chapter included in the most comprehensive edited volume concerning the Archaic period of the Midwest which came out in 2009.

Mark is survived by his wife of almost 25 years, Erika of Terre Haute; their son Zack Cantin and his partner Korinne Lee of Terre Haute; his sisters, Michelle Cantin, Kristi Cantin, Karen Bear, and Denise McMasters; numerous nieces and nephews; special bandmates, Al, Carl, Phyllis, Scott, Chris, Brian B., Brian C., Mitch, and Trey; his dogs and cats, especially his beloved Mastiff, Leatherface; and many dear friends.

Charles Earl Catlett, 49, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Union Hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1958, in Indianapolis, to the union of Charles “Cadillac” Catlett and Janice Louise Catlett. Earl spent most of his life doing what he was very passionate about, which was upholstery. He worked at Favre Upholstery, starting at the age of 18.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Catlett; his paternal grandparents, Willie and Lucinda Catlett; and his maternal grandparents, Johnny Johnson and Margaret Johnson Ewing.

Earl leaves to mourn his passing his son, Charles Matthew Catlett of Terre Haute; his mother, Janice Louise Catlett of DeKalb, Ill.; a sister, Linda Mazeqie and husband John of Terre Haute; three brothers, Bryan Catlett and Christopher Catlett, both of Indianapolis, and Timothy Catlett and wife Renata of DeKalb, Ill.; longtime friend, Jill Jones of Terre Haute; special granddaughter, Myonna Catlett of Terre Haute; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services were at Israel of God’s Church, 801 Gilbert Ave. Visitation was 10 a.m. until services in the church. Interment was in Grandview Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Robert Geoffrey Clark, 57, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Robert was born December 17, 1957 in Terre Haute to William F. Clark and Marilyn K. Boyle Clark. Robert worked at First Financial Bank.

Survivors include his wife, Belinda Branson Clark; his mother; two brothers, Mark Clark and his wife Kristi and Scott Clark; one sister, Cathy Meyer and her husband Kurt; and nieces and nephews, Natalie and Nathan Clark and Marie and Matt Meyer. He was preceded in death by his father.

Robert was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North High School. He was loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Robert loved family, tractors, cars and trucks.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, Father Rick Ginther officiated. Entombment was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation was prior to services from 12:30 – 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Special Olympics.

Anita Denise Whitlock (Conder), 63, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 1, 2022. She was born December 25, 1958, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Malcolm Leo Conder Sr. and Carroll Lee French Conder.

Anita worked for Walmart for 12 years. She graduated from Terre Haute North High School in 1977. Anita was a kind person with a heart of gold. She loved to garden and was proud of her yard and flowers. She would often have visitors feeding the fish in her koi pond, and to admire her landscaping.

She was preceded in death by her mother, her husband, Kenneth Wayne Whitlock Sr., brother, Malcolm Conder Jr., and a grandson, Joshua James Dean. She is survived by her father, daughter and best friend, Lisa DeCarolis (Kevin), son, Justin Whitlock, and step-son, Kenneth Whitlock Jr., brother, Gary Conder (Katie), sister, Christina Conder (Jerry), grandchildren; Austin Terrell (Chyanne), Kenley DeCarolis, and Kameron DeCarolis, great grandchild, Blakelynn Terrell, dogs; Emma and Lola, and several friends and neighbors she was blessed to know.

Per her wishes cremation was chosen with a celebration of life scheduled for a later date. Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47804, was entrusted with care and arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.greinerfuneralhome.com

The soul of John Wesley Cox, born on November 20, 1958 crossed over at 1:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the age of 60 years old. He began this journey several months ago and he was never alone, always reminded how much he was eternally loved by his family, friends, and most importantly his devoted soul mate of 42 years, Rose Cox.

His wishes were followed and he crossed over at his home, free of pain, peacefully in his sleep and holding hands with his “Wosie.”

He was greeted in Heaven by his parents, a sister, in-laws, other family members and several friends he lost along life’s way.

His wife, Rose; daughters, Brookie (Dustin) and Joanna (Ronnie); and three grandchildren, Cierra “Ci-Ci Rosie Bud” Orndorff, Dylan “Whopper” Orndorff, and Colton “My Little Buddy” Cox will all forever love him and miss his voice, laughter, amazing personality, and gentle, unconditional love. He is also survived by several siblings, extended family, and friends.

“It’s never goodbye, Dad, but only until we see you again. We love you, Dad, so much!”

John’s family would like to give a great big thank you to Kindred Hospice for their help and especially to his sister-in-law, Sheila Coleman for her love, support, and dedication to her “sister Rose” and “Coxy.”

The shell of John’s soul will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mattox-Wood Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mattoxwood.com

Pamela Sue Crabill Jurls, 58, of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:24 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute, on March 7, 1958, to Robert Crabill and Virginia Crabill.

Pamela was a member of Prairie Creek Church of Christ and enjoyed crocheting and arts and crafts.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Doug Jurls; a brother, Jeff Crabill; and her mother, Virginia. Also surviving are her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Frances and Fred Jurls, sister-in-law, Bonnie Cash (husband Mike); and her caregiver, Juanita Baldridge.

She was preceded in death by her father; and infant daughter, Nicole Marie Jurls.

A celebration of life memorial service was held at Samaritan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at 1 p.m. with Tony Reed officiating. Visitation is was Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

TERRE HAUTE — Clarence L. “Butch” Crow IV, of Somerset, Ky., formerly of Terre Haute, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the age of 53 in Somerset.

Butch was born on May 24, 1959, in Linton, the son of Clarence L. Crow Jr. and the late Esther Sue (Bailey) Crow.

He graduated from Terre Haute North High School in 1977 and was an avid motorcyclist. Butch will be deeply missed by his entire family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his memory his precious daughter, Mya Ruby Crow of Tampa, Fla.; beloved son, Harty Crow of Terre Haute; his parents, Clarence L. Crow Jr. and wife Marie of Terre Haute; sister, Stephanie and husband Trapper Murphy of Terre Haute; brother, Bradley J. Crow and wife Jill Crow of London, Ky.; niece, Amanda Mundy; and nephew, Bradley J. Crow Jr. Butch also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In addition to his mother, Butch, was welcomed home to heaven by his son, Clarence L. Crow V.

Visitation was Monday, June 11, 2012, from noon until Butch’s funeral ceremony at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home in Terre Haute. Burial followed in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Butch may be directed to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

(We are not always fortunate to know the reasons surrounding our fellow classmate's deaths, and since Butch was a friend to so many, years from now we are going to try to remember what happened to our dear friend. I took the liberty of posting the article that was in his home town newspaper to remind us just how mortal we are.)

June 7, 2012

Pulaski farmer perishes in accident

By CHRIS HARRIS, CJ Staff Writer Commonwealth Journal

Somerset —

A local man is dead after a horrific farming accident Wednesday night in the far eastern part of Pulaski County.

Clarence “Butch” Crow, 53, was killed after descending a steep incline in an International tractor and striking a tree at the bottom.

The accident took place on Public Road, about 15 miles east of Somerset near the Shopville-Stab area, at around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.

According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, the tractor in which Crow had been working apparently lost control and traveled approximately 250 feet down the grassy hill behind the Public Road residence.

“It was a dangerous area to be operating (a tractor),” said Sheriff Todd Wood. “The area looks to have been mowed and tended in the past, but it’s just a dangerous hill to mow.”

Once Crow reached the bottom of the hill, the tractor suffered a head-on collision with a tree, at which point Crow was apparently killed.

Coroner Richard New said the cause of death was severe trauma to the head, and pronounced Crow dead at the scene. He noted that when the tractor hit the tree, Crow was ejected and thrown up into the cab. Crow apparently hit his head on the front post of the vehicle.

“If there had been a seatbelt in the cab, (Crow) needed to be wearing it,” said New, “because that probably would have prevented a fatality from happening.”

New noted that Crow had only lived in Pulaski for a few years after moving from Indiana, and was living with his girlfriend at the site of the accident.

Sheriff’s unites were assisted at the scene by the Shopville-Stab Volunteer Fire Department and the Pulaski County Rescue Squad.

Donna Sue Crowley Kiger, 51, of Terre Haute, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, in Union Hospital. She was born July 10, 1959, in Terre Haute, to Albert Crowley and Barbara Kennedy Crowley. She married Dale Kiger on July 14, 2000, and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Survivors include, her parents of Terre Haute; a brother, Bill Crowley of Terre Haute; three sisters, Brenda Campbell and her husband Rick of Appleton, Wis., Kelly Althouse of Terre Haute, and Kim Currier of Valdosta, Ga.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Gulf War. She received the Southwest Asian Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. She was a member of Wayne Newton Post 346 American Legion. She was a very giving person who loved animals and never knew a stranger.

Funeral services were Thursday in Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 N. Third St., in West Terre Haute, with Father Ed Goldbach officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, with graveside military rites provided by the Vigo County Veterans Honorguard. Visitation was 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and prior to services Thursday.

Kieran M. Dye, 25, 106 Arcadia Drive, Terre Haute, Indiana, died at 10:20 p.m. Friday, September 20, 1985 in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana after an automobile accident. She was a secretary for Saverline Company.

She was born November 14, 1959, in Houston, Texas, to Donald Dye and Doris Nyreen Dye.

Survivors include her parents, Terre Haute; two brothers, Paul Dye, Los Angeles, and Tom Dye, McAllen, Texas; four sisters, Patti Dye, Kris Staszak, Terri Threlkeld and Jill Dye, all of Terre Haute; and several nieces and one nephew.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Services were held at Callahan Funeral Home East Chapel, with Mass of the Resurrection at the church. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Ricky Gene Everhart, 47, of Terre Haute, Indiana died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Royal Oaks Nursing Home. He was a roofer and a member of Local 150 Roofers Union.

He was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Terre Haute to Billy Gene Everhart and Freda J. Nagle Everhart.

Survivors include his mother; his stepfather, Philip W. Nagle; one son, Joey D. Hinton Everhart; one sister, Teresa J. Jenkins and husband, Davy L.; aunts and uncles, Ben and Judy Davis, Jim and Barb Davis, Forrest and Elma Everhart; nieces, Lisa N. Lynch and Amy M. Rodgers; three great-nieces; one great-nephew; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father.

He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo.

A memorial service was conducted on Thursday, May 25th in Roselawn Funeral Home, Terre Haute, Indiana. The body was cremated, with no graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice.

Charles "Chuck" Mason Everman, 59, of Terre Haute, Ind., passed away July 4, 2018. He was born Jan. 8, 1959.

Note: No other information was provided. I deduced by his mom's obituary that Chuck didn't have any children. If anyone has any information on Chuck's life, please send it to the email on the main page, or on Facebook.

TERRE HAUTE — Jodie Ann Railsback, 52, of Terre Haute, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012, in her residence surrounded by her family.

Jodie was born June, 2, 1959, in Terre Haute, to Omer “Lucky” Fuqua and Mona Cassaday Fuqua.

Jodie was a loving wife and mother, and was a friend to all she knew. She was known for her beautiful smile and enjoyed interior decorating, and especially loved gardening. She attended North Terre Haute Christian Church and was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School. Jodie was a homemaker and had formerly worked at Pillsbury and The Boston Connection.

She is survived her husband of more than 30 years, Bill Railsback of Terre Haute. She also is survived by one son, Eli Robert Railsback of Gas City; her mother, Mona Patchett and stepfather Carrol Patchett of Terre Haute; sisters, Lori Fuqua of Marion, Ill., Lynda Fuqua of Antioch, Ill., and Pam Edwards and her husband Chris of New Goshen; one brother, Daniel Fuqua of Terre Haute; one sister-in-law, Ramay Carpenter of Terre Haute; two aunts, Roberta Clark of Terre Haute, and Noel McCarty of Plainfield; a special friend of the family, Joshua Patterson; two special friends, Jean Ann Payne and Marty Dunbar; a special friend and caregiver, Monica McDonald; and one niece, one nephew and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; maternal grandparents, Ann and Robert Cassaday; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mabel and Raymond Railsback.

Services were Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 N. 13th St., Visitation was 5 to 8 p.m. April 4, at the funeral home. The Rev. Ron Hatley officiated. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ronald J. Gibbs, 43, of Terre Haute died at 10:48 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2000, in Union Hospital.

He was born March 25, 1957, in Terre Haute to Robert Lee Gibbs and Patricia J. McClain Gibbs (later Koch).

Survivors include his step-father, Earl Koch; two brothers, Mike Gibbs and Earl Koch II; one sister, Vickie Lee Reynolds; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Thursday, December 7, 2002 at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, with the Revs. Bill Herb and John Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery.

(note: Ron was a member of the class of '75 or '76 and did not graduate until 1977. We have been unable to locate a picture of him).

James "Jim” Timothy Grubb, 60, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away October 9, 2019. He was born March 28, 1959, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Bernard Grubb and Barbara (Bennett) Grubb.

James served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School. Jim was a member of Northside Church of Christ, where he had served as a Song Leader. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan, Chicago Cubs fan. Jim enjoyed traveling on his motorcycle. He was also an avid baseball player, he even played in a semi-professional league. Jim had an infectious smile, and was always kind.

Jim is survived by his mother Barbara Grubb; his wife Debbie (Morse) Grubb; children Chastity Spencer (Gary), Patrick Grubb (Tracy Hubbard), Sean Grubb (Emily), Abby Lamb (Logan), and Jenny Thorton; grandchildren Cameron Grubb, Akyli Dillahunt, Amayli Dillahunt, Levi Lamb, Lilly Lamb, Aiden Lamb, Seth Thorton, and Britney Dickerson; great grandchildren Melanie and Camilah; siblings Kenneth Grubb (Betsy), John Grubb (Beatrix), and Peggy Severhof (Rudy); and sister-in-law Beverly Grubb. Jim was preceded in death by his father; brother David Grubb, and infant sister Jane Ann Grubb.

Funeral services were, October 14, 2019 at Northside Church of Christ, 1356 5th Ave, Terre Haute, Indiana 47807. Brother Mike Ferris officiated. Military honors were also given at that time. Visitation was at the church on Monday until service time.

In honoring Jim’s wishes, cremation was chosen after services. Care and arrangements were entrusted to Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47804. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Teresa Hayes Turley, 37, of Franklin, Kentucky, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana died Monday, November 6, 1995, in Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

She was born July 25, 1958 in Terre Haute to Glen Hayes and Maxine Hayes.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Turley; her parents; one daughter, Rachell Turley; one son, Kevin Turley; two sisters, Patricia Miles and Kelly Hayes; one brother, Thurman Hayes; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services were held in Crafton Funeral Home in Franklin, Kentucky. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Leroy "Henry" D. Hicks passed away on August 2015 in Terre Haute, IN. He was residing at Westridge Nursing Home. Henry was born on August 3, 1958 in Terre Haute, IN

Survivors include a daughter and a son, 6 grandchildren, and siblings, and other relatives.

Henry was an over the road truck driver all of his life. He loved to hunt and fish. Henry was a very loving and friendly man, and is deeply missed by his family and his classmates from Terre Haute North Vigo Class of 1977.

(Information provided by his brother; Curt Hicks)

Timmy Eugene Hayes, 52, of Terre Haute, passed away on April 3, 2011. He was born Aug. 29, 1958, to David Wayne Hayes Sr. and Patty Jean Kidwell Hayes.

He is survived by his parents; daughter, Darlene Hayes; three sons, Timmy Eugene Hayes, Kevin Wayne Hayes and Jeffery Hayes; and a brother, David Wayne Hayes Jr.

It was Timmy’s wishes for cremation. There was no visitation or services. Mattox Wood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of cremation arrangements.

George Michael Hines, 24, Route 31, Terre Haute, Indiana died Saturday, October 17, 1982 when the motorcycle he was driving struck a tree in northern Vigo County, Indiana. He was a former employee of General American Transport Company.

Survivors include his wife; Penny; his parents, George and Mary Hines, Terre Haute; three brothers, William, Fort Hood, Texas, Troy and Adam, both of Terre Haute; and one sister, Jacqueline Shadow, Terre Haute.

He was a 1977 graduate of North Vigo High School where he was a member VICA and Young Republicans.

Services were held at the Bedino Chapel. Burial was in Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Dennis M. Hyde, Sr. 60, of Terre Haute passed away Monday August 12, 2019. He was retired from the US Army where he was a drill instructor. He also worked at Sony DADC and Ivy Hill Packaging for many years. He was born May 6, 1959 in Terre Haute to James Donald and Marjorie Lou (Thomas) Hyde.

Dennis is survived by the love of life that he has been with since they were 15 years old, Billie Jo (Lister) Hyde and they have been married for 45 years. Also surviving are daughters, Marjorie Bailey (Scott) and Billie Mace (Nathan); a son, Daniel Hyde, Sr. (Danielle); sisters, Sandra Brandt and Janet Naliborski; brothers, Mike Hyde, Jeff Hyde, and Johnnie Hyde; grandchildren, Alexis, Angel, Dayton, Shanowa, Jacelyn, Jordan, Logan, Jerrod, William, Anna, Emma, and Daniel, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Lilly, Blake, and Chance; military friends, Nobel Rodgers and Dale Calvert and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis M. Hyde, Jr. and brothers, Donnie Hyde and Rick Hyde. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church, Riley Masonic Lodge and the “Wild Hogs” motorcycle group. He enjoyed fishing and was a great gardener. He was a good person to talk to and his grandkids loved him dearly.

A Celebration of Life was Saturday August 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm in Berean Baptist Church 6770 N. Clinton St., Terre Haute. Samaritan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.samaritanfunerals.com

Betty Rose Boss, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 28, 2019 at the age of 60.

Betty was born February 12, 1959 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Robert Jeffers and June Bratt Jeffers.

After high school, she went on to obtain her degree in nursing. She spent her career caring for seniors for most of her career at Beverly Brookview. Her most recent position at Millers Manor was also a second home to her. Betty’s passion was caring for other people and ensuring that all of her patients had a voice. To Betty her patients were family. Betty routinely cooked snacks and meals for her patients and coworkers, as she was always known as the good cook and everyone always wanted her recipes. Her passions also included the beach and dolphins.

Growing up Betty participated in 4H with her mother June where she learned to design and create clothing and many other crafts. Betty also played the flute during High School and performed with her High School band marching in the Rose Bowl Parade during her Senior year. Betty enjoyed cooking for her family and made it a point to ensure everyone had a seat at her table. Betty’s smile was truly contagious and she would go out of her way to make you smile even if you were having a tough day. Betty was a caring Daughter, Mother and Nana. Betty’s love for her family and friends was obvious to anyone she met. Betty will be truly missed by all who knew her. The memory of Betty will stand in her place as she lives in eternity in heaven with her parents.

She is survived by her husband Richard Boss; daughters Amanda Sanchez, Melissa Aguilera (Tomas Aguilera), and Michelle Aleshire (Eric Gilbert); grandchildren Johnathan Whitley, Ayana Aleshire, Omar Lopez, Ayana Aleshire, Mario Reyes, Kenneth Sanchez, and Gabriela Conejo; and great grandchildren Malea Whitley, Aubree Whitley, Jaydan Whitley and Adonis Townsend.

Visitation was held Wednesday, June 5. The Funeral Service followeed in Flanner Buchanan – Memorial Park, 9350 E. Washington St, Indianapolis.

Stacy Rae Johnson-Kelsheimer, 45, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and formerly of Terre Haute passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2005, in Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. In Lake Havasu City, she worked for Havasu Regional Medical Center in the laboratory. She also worked for Terre Haute Medical Lab for 21 years.

She was born Aug. 7, 1959, in Terre Haute to Bruce Lee Johnson and Beverly Rae Johnson.

Survivors include her parents of Lake Havasu City; sisters, Terry Havens and her husband Marty of Terre Haute, Lori Curtis and her husband Frank of Lake Havasu City, and Toni Johnson and Jeremy Smolka of Salt Lake City; one brother, Eric Johnson and his wife Debi of Rock Hill, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews, Jodi Toney and husband Jay, Dusty Havens and wife Lisa, Aaron Havens and wife Shawn, Candice Johnson, Cyle Toney, Erica Johnson, Mariah Grau, Kyra Havens, Austin Havens, Kaitlyn Sollars and Jessica Havens.

She was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School and graduated as a laboratory technician in 1979 from Indiana Vocational Technical College. She moved to Lake Havasu City in August 2000 to be closer to her parents and she was attending Mohave Community College.

Services were April 11, 2005, in Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or the Arizona Kidney Foundation, 4203 E. Indiana School Rd., Suite 140, Phoenix, AZ 85018.

Thomas M. King, 47, of Sebastian, Florida died at the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House on Dec. 5, 2006, of pancreatic cancer.

Mr. King was born on April 20, 1959, in Peru, Ind. and was a resident of this area for 28 years.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jennifer King; two children Melissa King of Sebastian, and Samuel King of Tallahassee; his mother Linda Sigmon, and his father Thomas G. King of Vero Beach; two brothers, Kevin King, and Rick King of Vero Beach; and 1 granddaughter.

A remembrance service was at Riverside Park along the river in Vero Beach, on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to PanCan@pancan.org.

Arrangements were under the direction of Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Sebastian.

Jayne K. Stewart, 60, of Deridder, LA, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her home. Jayne was born in Terre Haute, IN to Jack Krumreich and Jackalynn Phillips.

Jayne is survived by her loving husband, Robert Stewart; brothers, Doug Krumreich and his wife Debbie of Port St. Lucie, FL, David Krumreich and his wife Catherine of Terre Haute, IN, John Krumreich; brother-in-law, Mike Fenoglio of Indianapolis, IN; her extended family, employees of First National Bank in DeRidder and a host of wonderful friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Krumreich of Sullivan, IN and Jackalynn Phillips of Terre Haute, IN; sister, Kris Fenoglio of Indianapolis, IN.

The family would also like to express their appreciation to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Brian Kee, his assistant, McKenzie Jones, and his nursing staff.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to God’s Food Box. A Memorial Service was held Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Beauregard Cemetery Pavilion.

Agustava “Gussie” Lurlean Ladd, 33, of Indianapolis, Indiana and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana died Sunday, December 22, 1991, in her residence. She was lead coordinator for REM of Indiana.

She was born May 22, 1958, in Indianapolis to Reverend Kenneth Ladd and Lorine Kathryn Holmes Ladd.

Survivors include her parents; four sisters, Jessie L. Ladd of Terre Haute, Kenna Lorene Mahmud and Bernice Irene Britt of Indianapolis and Beulah Lynnetta Ladd of South Bend; paternal grandparents, Bruce and Gustava Ladd; and two nieces and three nephews.

She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, church choir and church young women’s auxiliary. She was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School and Kentucky State University.

Services were held in St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana. Russell Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Pallbearers were Cleon Edwards, Herley Johnson, Hilbert Martin, Bertram Ladd, Brian Stewart, and Bobby Bradley, Jr.

Gregory Wayne Laughrey, 30, of Route 16, Brazil, Indiana died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 1988 in Vermillion County Hospital at Clinton, Indiana from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Park County Indiana. He was a roofer.

He was born June 6, 1958, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Robert T. Laughrey, Sr. and Shirley Lockman Laughrey.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy Short Laughrey; two daughters, Lorraine A. Laughrey and Lindsay M. Laughrey at home; one son, Gregory W., II at home; his parents of Brazil, Indiana; one brother, Robert T., Jr. of Terre Haute, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Emma Smith of Terre Haute, and paternal grandmother, Josephine Laughrey of Terre Haute.

He was a member of Roofers Local 150. He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo.

Services were held in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Jeffrey Allen Lawler, 46, of Terre Haute, Indiana died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in Union Hospital, Terre Haute. He was a freight sales manager with Go Logistics.

He was born Sept. 3, 1958, in Lafayette, Indiana to Rex Lawler and Millie Philpott Lawler.

Survivors include a son, Ryan Jeffrey Lawler; his father, Rex Lawler; two brothers, Michael Lawler and Randy Lawler; and his dog, Sammy. He was preceded in death by his mother.

He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School and a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in marketing. He had been in the trucking industry in Ohio and Indiana, as a sales manager and terminal manager for several years. He loved watching his son, Ryan, growing up and especially when he was playing baseball. He loved playing racquetball, over the last 25 plus years, and he often reminisced about the get-togethers on Friday nights, playing two plus hours of doubles racquetball in Ohio and Indiana. He also had a passion for computer technology.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Callahan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Indiana, with the Rev. Brett Wilson officiating. Visitation is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9th. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Marcia Elaine Lee Wininger, age 52, of Crawfordsville, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 2011, at home.

She was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School and Ivy Tech Community College. She worked as a medical technician at St. Elizabeth Hospital-Crawfordsville. She was a member of Maple Avenue Methodist Church in Terre Haute, and attended Christ Lutheran Church.

Born Nov. 26, 1958, in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Samuel Keith Lee and Nancy Jane Williams Lee. She married Brent Wininger on April 4, 1981, in Terre Haute, and he survives.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Brooke Wininger; brother, Mark (Lisa) Lee of Terre Haute; sister, Melinda (Brad) Graff of Chesterfield, Mich.; her mother, Nancy Lee of Terre Haute; seven nieces; and four nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; and an aunt, Barb Smith.

Funeral services were Saturday at Burkhart Funeral Home, 300 S. Grant Ave., in Crawfordsville, with Pastor John Stacy and Pastor Jennifer Owen officiating. Burial followed at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 300 W. South Blvd., Crawfordsville, IN 47933; or the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46278.

Kelly Martin Lemmon, 31, of 2018 North Ninth Street, Terre Haute, Indiana died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 1990 at his residence. He was a fashion illustrator for Meis Illiana and was in visual arts for Elder Beerman.

He was born May 21, 1958, in Governor’s Island, New York, to Martin Lemmon and Norma Clark Lemmon.

Survivors include his mother of Terre Haute; and one brother, Kevin of Houston, Texas.

He was a member of Maple Avenue United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School and the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Graveside services were held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana. There was no visitation. Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Published: September 30, 2008 10:59 p.m.

TH man dies after being struck by vehicle

The Tribune-Star

TERRE HAUTE — A Terre Haute man was killed early Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle on Haythorne Avenue.

Oncoming traffic and dark, foggy conditions likely impaired Staley’s ability to see McCargo, who witnesses said was walking about two feet into the roadway when he was struck, police said.

City police report that Leroy C. McCargo Jr., 49, of North 13 1/2 Street was walking westbound on Haythorne around 6:30 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle driven by David A. Staley of Vigo County.

Young, gifted and black are indeed the words that describe Leroy Clay McCargo Jr. He was born on April 25, 1959, in Terre Haute, to the late Leroy Clay McCargo Sr. and Mary McCargo Flowers and was the stepson of the late Herschel Flowers Sr. He died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Union Hospital, as the result of being struck by an automobile.

Leroy attended Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Chauncey Rose Junior High Schools. He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North and was a member of the National Honor Society. He majored in nursing at Indiana State University where he received an associate’s degree, and also was active in the ROTC program. He later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Memphis State University. During the 10 years he lived in Memphis, TN, he worked at several prestigious hospitals. For three years, he was employed by St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

During the time he lived and worked in Memphis, his first marriage was to Delores Faulkner and some years later after returning to Terre Haute, he married Terry Turner.

Leroy is survived by four brothers, Bert (Renette) McCargo of West Memphis, Ark., Bornie (Bettie) McCargo of Terre Haute, Armond (Alicia) Flowers of Jeffersonville, Samuel Flowers of Terre Haute; two sisters, Megan (Webster) Coleman of Upper Malboro, MD, and Cathleen McCargo of Washington, D.C.; three stepsisters, Sharon Flowers Wade of Akron, Ohio, Saundra Crayton of Gary and Karen Williams of Detroit; two stepbrothers, Darris Flowers of Grand Rapids, MI, and Herschel Flowers Jr. of Westville; a stepmother, Kate McCargo of Osceola, AK.; a stepsister, Gloria Jenkins of Memphis, TN; stepgrandmother, Alma Terry of Milwaukee, WI; a surrogate aunt, Mussetta (Betty) Batton of Terre Haute; stepaunt and uncle, Edith Jones of Terre Haute and Herman Flowers of Niles, MI; and 11 nieces, three nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held on Tuesday in Saints Home Church of God In Christ, 2210 N. 13th Street, with Bishop Mark Blade officiating. Entombment is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation was held until services. Arrangements entrusted to Stuart Mortuary Inc., Indianapolis.

TERRE HAUTE — Patrick Donald (Donnie) Joe McKee, 55, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away March 17, 2013, at Oklahoma University Medical Center in Oklahoma City, from injuries sustained in an altercation.

He was born Donald Daniel Joe Hawthorne, in St. Louis, to Oralee (Hughey) and Roy Lee Hawthorne on Oct. 16, 1957. His name McKee was given and his name changed after his mother remarried.

He grew up in Terre Haute and attended school at St. Patrick’s, Otter Creek and Terre Haute North Vigo High School. Patrick loved fishing, animals and making people laugh.

Survivors include his mother, Oralee McKee of Indianapolis; one half brother, Orel Jack Gambill of Indianapolis; two sisters, Theresa Shadow and husband Robert of Terre Haute, Lorlee Myers and husband Dan of Fountaintown; daughter, Angel Overton and husband Chris of Kansas, and her children, Alan, Damion, Deeann, Dakota and Braydon Kluesner; one stepdaughter, June Overton; daughter, Lisa McKee of California; son, Patrick McKee and his daughter, McKenzi of California; and son, Alex McKee of Indianapolis.

Final arrangements were made through Oklahoma Crematory and Mortuary in Oklahoma City.

Gregory A. Maesch, 41 of Terre Haute died Wednesday, September 2, 1998, in Union Hospital.

He was born January 11, 1957, in Terre Haute to Charles M. Maesch and Betty A. Myers Maesch.

Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Charles M. Maesch, Jr. and David E. Maesch; and one sister, Beth A. Thompson.

Services were held on Saturday, September 5th at Mattox-Ryan South Seventh Street Chapel, with the Rev. Tracie Brown officiating. Burial followed in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Terry Gene Matteson passed away November 22, 2016. He was born July 12, 1958 in Terre Haute, Indiana.

He is survived by three sisters and a brother; nieces and nephews, and several cousins.

Terry was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo. He was last employed at Leeza's Childcare in Terre Haute.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the Eagles in Terre Haute.

Mary Leola Kennedy, 60, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 6, 2020. She was born March 6, 1959, in Terre Haute, to Frederick and Sharon Melvin.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, William F. Kennedy; his mother, Eunice Kennedy; Mary's mother, Sharon Melvin; brother, David Melvin; nephew, Xavier Melvin; lifelong friend, Kathy Kamp; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.

Mary graduated from North Vigo High School and Vincennes University (printing tech). Words cannot express the wonderful feelings Mary had for those who made up her life. She felt blessed to work for Brad Bilyeu, Kris Bilyeu, and Kim Steidel of Tabco for 18 years - a heartfelt "thank you" to the whole Tabco family for the friendships, understanding, and compassion that you provided.

She truly loved the people at Full Gospel Assembly of God and felt a deep peace with all the kindness and love you gave her.

Thank you Dr. Chakrabarti and Dr. Deshpande - a very special note of appreciation for Dr. Thomas Schmitz and staff for being so friendly, thoughtful, and comforting. To Heart to Heart Hospice - you are amazing!

A celebration of life was held Saturday, January 11, at Full Gospel Assembly of God, 7655 N. Clinton St. Doors opened at 11:00 a.m. for visitation and fellowship. Service was at noon (casual).

Wayne Anthony Mildazis, 46, of Indianapolis and formerly of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, in Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was the beloved son of Mona and Eugene McKenzie and Bernard Mildazis. He was preceded in death by two wives, Veronica and Patty Mildazis.

Survivors include two sons, Eric Mildazis and Joshua Mildazis; his mother, Mona McKenzie; one grandson; his fiancée, Jackie Bundy; three brothers, Dennis Mildazis, Garry Bugni and Kevin McKenzie; one sister, Debbie Smith; one stepbrother, Jack McKenzie; three stepsisters, Mary Lauramore, Connie Day and Doretta Gray; his grandmother, Lola Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services were conducted prior to cremation. Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary of Indianapolis assisted with arrangements.

BRAZIL - Mary Sue Nevins Cooper, 46, of Brazil died at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2005. She was a vibrant, energetic person who enjoyed working outside in her flower and herb gardens, taking walks with her grandchildren, fishing and relaxing by sunny or moonlit water. She was very artistic and creative, having published several poems, as well as designing custom floral arrangements for weddings and special occasions. She was employed by Sony-DADC from 1985 to 1991. She also was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Leo Nevins; and a sister, Judy Nevins.

She is survived by her husband, Don Cooper, whom she married Sept. 15, 1990; two sons, Jeremy Crumrin and his fiancée, Tabitha Rogers of St. Mary's and Jason Crumrin and his wife, Nikki of Seelyville; two grandsons, Jeremy Crumrin Jr., and Zachary Stricklin; her mother, Dorothy Nevins of Brazil; and two sisters, Bonnie Stalker and her husband, Darrell Stalker of Rockville and Janey Buehler and her husband, Richard Buehler of Carbon.

She was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North High School and attended Otter Creek Jr. High.

Services were in Gooch Funeral Home in Rockville, Indiana. Burial was in Atkinson Cemetery in Fontanet, Indiana.

Keith A. Nidey, 35, of Terre Haute died at 11:30 a.m. October 7, 1994 at Terre Haute. He was born on July 18, 1959 to David W. Nidey and Beverley A. Harvey Nidey.

Survivors include his parents; one brother, Rick; two sisters, Debbie Bennett and Cindy Fitzgerald; grandmother, Pauline Harvey; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was scheduled, there was no visitation. Mattox-Ryan assisted with arrangements.

Jerry Thomas Pestoff, 27, of Terre Haute, Indiana died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 1987 in Union Hospital.

He was born April 22, 1959, in Terre Haute to Dani Pestoff and Charlotte Foss Pestoff.

Survivors include his parents of Terre Haute; one brother, Steven of Kokomo; and one sister, Becky Sams of West Union, Illinois.

Services were held in Mattox-Wood Terre Haute Chapel, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana

James M. Pizzola Jr., 62, passed away on May 27, 2021. He was born on May 1, 1959 to James M. Pizzola Sr. and Sandra Fields.

He was preceded in death by his father and sister Kim Pizzola. He is survived by his mother; children Jami Harrington, Lindsay Pizzola, J.D. Pizzola, Jaelynn Pizzola; his partner Theresa Brooks, the two were married for 20 years, then stayed together after divorcing. She is the mother of JD and Jaelynn; sisters Pam Vandre, Cheryl Sheets, Lisa Pizzola Bindley, April Pizzola, Tina Fields, and Toni Fields; brothers Jackie Fields, Billy Fields, Johnny Fields, and Brian Fields; grandchildren Drew, Jax, and Hollis; 19 nieces and nephews as well as 21 great-nieces and nephews.

James was a former marine from 1977-1981 he was honorably discharged. He was a union carpenter worker when he passed. He enjoyed golfing with his son and his best friend Steve Roshel. He also enjoyed working with his hands. He loved woodworking, crafting, and working on vehicles. James was a strong individual who was never scared to get his hands dirty.

No funeral services were listed. This was during the Covid19 pandemic.

Jeffrey Wayne Potter, 62, of Terre Haute, passed away December 8, 2020. He was born December 3, 1958 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to Hubert Allen Potter and Colleen Rose Miller Potter.

Jeffrey worked at Amcor for over 20 years as a fork lift operator. He attended Cross Lane Community Church. His great love was racing, and he loved to spend time at the Terre Haute Action Track. He volunteered as a fireman for the action track. His favorite were the sprint cars. He was an Oakland Raiders fan, and also loved IU basketball. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying turkey shoots, hunting, and fishing. He could always be found wearing his moccasins and a smile. He was so funny, he made it easy to laugh.

He wass preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Ida Jane Cooper Potter (m. 9/28/2013), step children, Kenna Pearman, Mckenzie Clough, Brea Wright, and Bob Mcdonald, Shauna Whitmar, and Laura Mcdonald, brother, Kevin Potter (Elizabeth), a niece, Sara, 17 step grandchildren, and 5 step great grandchildren, and Kitty the Cat.

Memorial services for Jeffrey were Monday, December 14, 2020 at 4 p.m. in Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47804. Visitation was from 3 p.m. until service time on Monday. Pastor Brett Wilson officiated. Online condolences can be made at www.grienerfuneralhome.com

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Richardson (Terre Haute, Indiana), who passed away on February 29, 2020, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends.

He was predeceased by his father Bruce Richardson; his significant other Terri Stott; and his son Bruce L. Richardson II, his mother Betty Markin-Richardson; his children, Matthew Richardson and Mechelle Wilson (Michael); his sisters, Karen Jackson and Juli Ross (John); and his grandchildren, Mariah Barnes and Bryan Barnes. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of the Wabash Valley.

Kevin E. Ross, 36, of Terre Haute, Indiana died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 10, 1995, in Greenbriar Rehabilitation Manor in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a data processor for Riley Hospital for children in Indianapolis.

He was born Mary 4, 1959, in Terre Haute, Indiana to James E. Ross and Lillian Thompson Ross.

Survivors include his parents of Terre Haute, Indiana; five brothers, Gary Ross and Tracey Stevens of Terre Haute, Kedrick Ross of Indianapolis, Lonnie Ross of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and K. Trent Ross of Chicago, Illinois; four sisters, Marsha Booker of Hobbs, New Mexico, Dawn Ross of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Gloria Jean Partee of Indianapolis, and Georgette Torres of San Diego, California; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo where he was a member of DECA, and attended Indiana State University. He was a former employee of Terre Haute First National Bank, and Coca Cola Company, both in Terre Haute, and Georgia Pacific in Atlanta, Georgia.

Services were held in the Dunn Family Mortuary. Cremation followed.

Terry Lynn Roundtree Woo, 48, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Regional Hospital.

She was born Dec. 10, 1958 in Terre Haute to Richard Roundtree and Carolyn Morris.

Survivors include her father; three children, Nichole Swanson and her husband Joel of El Paso, Ill., Sherman Woo of Terre Haute and Angela Rossi of Terre Haute; three grandchildren, Latrell and LaShawn Swanson and Abby Williams; five brothers and sisters, Buddy Beeler of Las Vegas, Russell, Kevin, Tammy, and Rhonda Beeler all of Terre Haute; a fiancé, Scott Raymer and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother.

She worked as a factory worker for Sony DADC. She was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North High School.

Cremation has been scheduled with no services. Roselawn Funeral Home assisted in making arrangements.

Peter Rudai, 21, 3103 North 14 ½ Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, died Thursday morning November 19, 1980 at his residence.

Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Virginia Rudai; a brother, Julius Jerome, and a sister Mrs. Rosemarie Jones, all of Terre Haute.

Services were held at Thomas Funeral Home, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana

aka "Star Champion"

Thomas Ray Rusin, Sr., of Indianapolis and formerly of Terre Haute passed away late Friday evening, April 30, 2021. Born March 10, 1959 in Indianapolis, Tommy was adopted at 6 weeks old by his loving parents, Thomas Rusin and Virginia Kosko Rusin.

Tommy attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Otter Creek Middle School and Terre Haute North Vigo High School ‘77. His first job out of high school was at WBAK Channel 38 as a morning children’s program host and was known by many as Solon Star Champion. He then went to Knoxville, TN to pursue his career in music and entertainment before returning back to Terre Haute to join the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #157 in 1980 and became a Journeyman in 1985. He was also an auctioneer.

Tommy was a member of St. Joseph University Parish. He loved sports, playing baseball and football in his youth and golf throughout the years and also coached youth football and basketball. He always enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Notre Dame football and IU basketball. A lifelong Catholic, Tommy served as a volunteer Eucharistic minister at Union Hospital for several years. He loved music and played in multiple local bands as a singer and drummer and was accomplished at playing the trumpet. He was always known for his quick wit and sense of humor.

Survivors include his three children, Tiffany Rose Mertz (Kevin) of Indianapolis, Thomas Ray Rusin, Jr. of Terre Haute and Regina Marie Rusin of Brazil, IN; grandson Valentine John Mertz and granddaughter Alice Autumn Rae Rusin; several cousins, including a special cousin George Rusin; and many good friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, May 6, 2021 in St. Joseph University Parish, 113 South 5th Street, with Fr. Cyprian Uline officiating. Visitation was prior to services from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Charities of Terre Haute. https://www.archindy.org/cc/terrehaute/index.html . Funeral information and tributes may be found at www.callahanandhughes.com.

John D. Santone, Jr., 42, passed away July 5, 2001.

He was born in Manheim, Germany on March 20, 1959. John grew up in Terre Haute, IN and lived in Ft. Myers Beach, FL for the past 18 years.

He is survived by his wife Carol; daughter Heather of Ft. Myers Beach, daughter Jeannie Mae Myers; granddaughter Kaitlin of Terre Haute; parents Mr. & Mrs. John D. Santone, Sr.; sisters Sandra McCullough and Karen Parker, brothers Karl and John R. Santone.

A memorial service was held on July 10, 2001 at St. Raphael's Church in Ft. Myers Beach. The family requested in lieu of flowers donations made to the Santone Family c/o Hussey Reality, 2450 Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931.

(personal note: At one time John was married to Deanna Bryant a fellow '77 classmate.)

Chester Shadow, 33, of 4414 North 16th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana died at 12:22 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 1993 in Mary Sherman Hospital at Sullivan, Indiana from injuries sustained in a boating accident. He was a service technician for Ace Washer Co.

He was born August 1, 1959, in Terre Haute to James Shadow and Estella Prather Shadow.

Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Von Shadow of West Terre Haute; his parents of Terre Haute; three brothers, Bill of Terre Haute and Bob and James of West Terre Haute; and one sister, Cynthia Gossar of West Terre Haute.

He attended Rio Grande Baptist Church, was a member of American Bowling Congress and was a bowler on Jerry Davis Twelve Points Moving & Storage Bowling Team.

Services were held in Mattox-Bedino West Terre Haute Chapel. Burial was in Barnhart Cemetery in West Terre Haute, Indiana.

TERRE HAUTE — Rosalie Smedler Lowe, 52, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.

She was born July 27, 1959, in Terre Haute, to Albert Wayne Smedler and Berta Proffitt Smedler.

Survivors incude two daughters, Stacy Lowe and April Collins and her husband, Kevin; a son, Brandon Lowe and his companion Deanna; her mother, Berta Smedler; 12 grandchildren; five sisters; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012, in Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 N. 3rd St., in West Terre Haute. Visitation was 5 p.m. until service time Thursday.

Kathryn M. Smith Eaton, 51, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday morning, May 17, 2011, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born March 8, 1959, in Terre Haute, to Wayne L. Smith and Rosemary T. Burns Smith.

She is survived by two daughters, Kristin Eaton and Susan Eaton; one brother, David Smith; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Kimberly Wayne Smith.

Services were Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Mattox Wood Funeral Home & Crematory. Deacon Steve Gretencord officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation was 10 a.m. until services Thursday.

Ronnie William Strange passed away on April 8, 2015. He was born on August 2, 1959.

Ronnie was a graduate of the class of 1977 at Terre Haute North Vigo. He loved motorcycles and fishing and hunting. He always had a "tough guy" exterior, but a soft heart. In his Jr. high school days he participated in Track and Field and baseball at Otter Creek.

He was preceded in death by his mother. His brother Larry of Maryville, TN survives.

BONYTON BEACH, Fl — Karen Bridgewater, 54 years old, a former resident of Indiana, died Tuesday December 17, 2013 at her residence in Boynton Beach, Fl. Karen was born June 6, 1959.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Bridgewater Jr. of Boynton Beach; a daughter, Elyse Bridgewater of Boynton Beach; mother, Mary Lou Supp of Terre Haute; a brother, Albert W Supp III of Granite City, Ill.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was an avid writer, basket weaver, quilter, cross stitcher and soap maker. She was a graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo Class of 1977.

A memorial service was held at Croy’s Creek Christian Church, in Reelsville, from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Please no flowers or gifts.

(Personal note: Karen fought a valiant fight against cancer. We will miss this beautiful soul. I miss you my friend. Thank you for your bright smile that lit up the room....thank you for your funny personality that would get me tickled and get me in trouble for laughing in class...thank you for being a friend for so many years...thank you for sharing your life with us).

Timothy Supp, 18, of Terre Haute, Indiana died Friday evening, November 11,1977, apparently from carbon monoxide poisoning while working on his car, according to reports.

Surviving are the parents Mr. and Mrs. James L. Supp, 1910 Frisco Avenue, Terre Haute; a sister, Mrs. Terrie McCarty, Terre Haute; a brother, Todd, at home; his grandmother, Mrs. Gwendolyn Chesterfield, Terre Haute; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Corm, Terre Haute.

Services were held at Thomas Funeral Home. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Steven W. Sweeney, 18, 1121 North 6th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, was killed in a one-car automobile accident at the intersection of 40th and Archer Avenue, Clarke County Illinois, at about 11 p.m. August 13, 1977. He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School.

Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Charlotte Sweeney and several aunts and uncles.

He played football locally and was active in Connie Mack baseball. He had been enrolled as a student at Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Services were held in Bedino Peace Chapel, with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Jaynie Tiffin Jewell, 57, passed away at St. Vincent Heart Hospital on Thursday, April 20, 2017. She was born to James and Carmen (Wilson) Tiffin, on April 30, 1959 in Terre Haute, Indiana.

She graduated from Terre Haute North High School (Class of 1977) and Indiana State University.

Jaynie's generosity and kindness was noticed and cherished by everyone she came across. Her children were her life including her beloved dog, Jude. She enjoyed cooking for others. She had a passion for the Beatles, and adored John and Paul. She loved to follow politics (Meet the Press was a must see) and had a special affinity for the Kennedys. She was working as a teacher's aide at Cascade Schools.

Jaynie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons Taylor Floreth (wife Melissa) and James Tiffin, her daughter Sarah Avery (husband Tyler) and her sister Sylvia Marrs. She was very excited by the anticipated arrival of her first grandchild in November. Jaynie will be deeply missed by her loving family and all who knew her.

A memorial service was held in May 2017.

Thomas R. Trout, 24, 2216 Fifth Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana died early Thursday morning January 5, 1984 in an automobile accident on South Third Street in Terre Haute. He was an employee of Union Hospital.

He was born July 26, 1959, to Thomas and Nelly Sue Donham Trout.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Laycock Trout; his parents; two grandmothers, Grace Donham and Ruby Dilly, both of Terre Haute; five sisters, Joni Ditto, Terre Haute; Cindy Phillips, Wichita Falls, Texas; Sandra Hutson, Shepherdsville, Indiana; Connie Wilson, Terre Haute, and Sally Trout, at home; three nephews and two nieces.

Services were held in Mattox-Wood North. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Michael J. Varda, 60, passed away on February 3, 2019, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care at Union Hospital. Roselawn Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. www.roselawnfuneralhome.net

Peggy Arleene Irvin, 63, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Union Hospital. She was born June 10, 1959 in Terre Haute to Glenford Frank Walden and Charleene Paschal Walden.

She was First Lady and member of Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. She was active in the Lost Creek Community.

Peggy was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North High School. She was a 1980 graduate of Indiana State University and Oakland City University in 2007. She was also an employee of Hercules/AET in the Human Relations Department for 20 plus years. Upon her death she worked as a Community Employment Specialist for Work One State of Indiana.

Survivors include her husband, Pastor Charles D. Irvin; her mother, Charleene Walden; children, Anthony James Harrison, Britany Nicole Harrison, Dorothy Allen (Mike), Patrick Irvin (Denise), Gwendolyn Smith (Ceasar), Melvin Irvin (Betty), and Stacey Irvin (Cammona); sisters, Linda Noble (Bobby) and Vivian Tompkins (Eric); 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; special nephew, Brayden Tompkins; and several nieces and nephews. Special friend Tamara Carter. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services were Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 1935 Tippecanoe Street with Reverend Charles D. Irvin officiating. Visitation was prior to services from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street.

Richard Joseph Welch, 43, of Terre Haute died Saturday, March 1, 2003, in Union Hospital. He was born March 31, 1959, in Terre Haute to William J. Welch and Dolores Smith Welch.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Tilley Welch, his parents, two sons, James Welch and Andrew Welch; three sisters, Brenda Goldner, Donna Hutson and Linda Hoskins; and one brother, James Welch.

Services were Wednesday, March 5, in Barbour Avenue United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Roush officiating. Cremation was scheduled. Mattox Wood Funeral Home was in charge of the arangements.

Todd B. Williams, 20, 2541 North Ninth Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, died Monday September 3, 1979 in Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Indiana. He was a student at DePauw University.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heidenrich; three sisters, Miss Julia Williams, Germany, Miss Janell Heidenrich, Indianapolis, Indiana and Mrs. Jeannine Hutto, Monterey, California, and the grandparents, C.J. Lundy and Mrs. Clella Heidenrich, both of Terre Haute.

He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Terre Haute Bible Center.

Services were held at Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home, burial was in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Victor Lew Williams was in the care of Deltona Health Care, Deltona, FL, where he passed with his wife at his side on April 17, 2020

He was preceded in death by his parents Howard F. and Pursia A. Williams; brothers Earnest Shelton, Richard Williams, and Howard Williams Jr.; and sister Beverly Martin.

He is survived by his wife Donna M. Williams, Orlando, FL; twin sister Victoria Thompson; brother Curtis Williams and wife Sandra; sisters Delzora Davis and Rita Hicks; son Victor L. Wams Smith (Shamica); daughters Nysha Smith and Pursia Jackson (Timothy); 8 grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, family, and friends.

Graduated from North Vigo High, class of 1977. Served in the USMC; loved motorcycles, chess, dominoes, and bowling; and made a living taking pictures. There were no services at this time.

Trusted to his care, Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary, 1110 Pine Ave., Sanford, FL 32771.

(Note: Victor's death was during the Covid19 pandemic)

Rhonda R. Wilson Hyzer of Center Point and formerly of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born August 12, 1959 in Columbus Ohio, to Randall and Rosemary Birchem.

She is survived by siblings, Betty Smith of Terre Haute, Kathy D. Burns and husband Greg of Center Point, Randall L. Birchem and his fiancee Tracy Kellison of Terre Haute; two nephews, David Graham and Jonathon Burns, a niece, Maryann Wilson; a special friend Allen Woodruff; cousins, friends and a large extended family. She was proceeded in death by her parents.

She graduated from Terre Haute North vigo High School in 1977, and from Indiana Business College in 1980. She enjoyed computers, children, and her friends and family.

Private graveside services were held in Union Cemetery, with the Rev. Dennis Alstoff officiating. French Funeral Home in Brazil assissted with arrangements.

David B. Wolf 59, of Hilton Head Island, passed away suddenly August 30, 2018. David was born in Albert Lea, MN. He was a graduate of North Vigo High School, Terre Haute, IN and Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

He spent his career in the Human Resources industry working for various companies including UPS in Connecticut, The 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Vistana Resorts in Orlando, Berntson Porter & Company in Bellevue, WA and most recently his own - Simplicity Talent Solutions of Hilton Head Island. David was a sports enthusiast (GO HAWKS !!!) and an avid golfer. He was also involved in various organizations, was an active member of the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island VanLandingham and generously donated his time and talent to various causes.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Julie; loving mother, Barbara Levin; cherished siblings, Michael (Tami) Wolf and Kimberly (Art) Collins; his mother in law, Odette Martin, Julie's siblings Claude Jr. (Carole), Anne (Luc), and Louis (Dominique), in addition to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Roger Wolf, his step-father Kenneth Levin and his father in law Dr. Jean-Claude Martin.

Services were held at the David C. Gross Funeral Home in Clearwater, FL. Burial followed at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations in David's memory to the following organizations: mymemorymatters.org; hhheroes.com; cancer.org; lifelinkfoundation.org; shiva.com/trees-for-israel; or one of your choices.

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA - - Teresa Elaine Zuel Trusler, 29, of Fresno California, and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, was killed on December 10, 1988 as a result of an automobile accident. Traveling with Theresa, were her 52 day-old son, Ronnie Robert Wren, and her fiancé (name unknown), who both also received fatal injuries. An intoxicated driver, who struck their vehicle head on, caused the accident.

She was born March 21, 1959 in Terre Haute, to Elaine Dulin Zuel and Art Zuel.

Survivors include her parents, Art and Elaine Dulin Zuel of Cape Coral, Florida; a daughter, Brandi Trusler of California (born between 1981-1983); two brothers, Ronnie Zuel of Cape Coral, Florida; Arthur Lee Zuel, Jr. of Florida; her maternal grandmother, Luna Adkins Dulin, Brazil, Indiana; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School where she was a member of DECA, Girls Athletic Association, Interior Decorating Club, and Y-Teens.

Information was provided by her aunt and uncle of Brazil, Indiana, and from the California Death Index.