Obituaries

Jo Ann Reel, 88, of Greencastle passed away on August 14, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Jo Ann was born in Harmony on August 2, 1931, the daughter of William and Flonnie (King) Hedge, and was a graduate of Van Buren High School. She was a life-long member of the Reelsville United Methodist Church...

Leland “Lee” Dale Lundy, 71, of Brazil passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 26, 1948 in Dover Hill Indiana to Woodrow and Martha (Westhafer) Lundy. Lee married Betty (Melton) Lundy on November 2, 1968. He was a United States Air Force Veteran stationed in Spain from 1967 -1971, he then worked at Crane Naval Base for several years before retiring from the Indiana Air Guard in Terre Haute...

Brazil, Indiana Harvey Lewis Morrison, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on July 11, 1941 in Jasonville, Indiana to the late Louis Morrison and Mayme (Leturgez) Miller. Harvey graduated from Shakamak High School in 1959, and met his future wife Linda Jones in 1973, they were married in November of 1977. ...

Kathleen T. Szymanski, 76, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on August 10, 2019 in Terre Haute, IN. Kathleen was born in Chicago to Thomas M. and Catherine C. (O’Malley) Harrington on December 11, 1942. Kathleen graduated from Chicago Visitation High School and married Alvin A. ...

Bernard N. “Barney” Conrad, 95, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Barney was the son of the late Joseph and Letitia Conrad.  Barney worked in the funeral industry for many years.  He worked for Terre Haute First National Bank for many years until his retirement.  Barney was a member of the Elks Lodge # 762 in Brazil, and a Shriner in Terre Haute.  He enjoyed woodworking, building, watching football, farming, and animals.  Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Wanda Conrad, children, Jayne (Gary) Kehoe, John “Andy” (Frances) Conrad, Mary Elizabeth (Doug) Hiatt, Joanie (Larry) Dunn; grandchildren, Nicole (Jim) Markle, Cherie “Buster” Hiatt, Ashley Dunn, Nolan Dunn; five great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.  Barney was preceded in death by his siblings. . ...

Billy L. “Bill” Hice, 86, Staunton, IN, passed away August 10, 2019. He was born June 21, 1933 in Brazil, IN to Albert F. Hice & Marjorie L. (Hauk) Hice. Bill will be greatly missed by friends, relatives and acquaintances. Bill grew up in Clay County in his younger years. ...

Barbara Jane Pritchard, 80, of Savannah died Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Kindred Hospice. She was born in Wadley, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Inez Hall. Barbara was a graduate of Commercial High School. She enjoyed BINGO at the Elks Lodge and trips to Las Vegas...

Harriet Ann Navel, 62, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Brazil, on July 24, 1957 to the late Harold and Alice (Roeschlein) Navel. Harriet graduated from Staunton High School in the class of 1975. She enjoyed being with family, friends and relaxing under a shade tree. ...

Julie R. Burns, age 80, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, August 8th at St. Vincent Heart Center. Julie was an active member of Church of Christ, Cloverdale. She was also an active member in several sewing clubs including -Home Makers Club, One Stitch at a time, Wild & Wacky Embroidery Club, Sew Many Stitches. She was a charter member of the Indiana State Quilting Guild, in which she served many terms as an officer. She was also a past member of the Red Hat Club...

Joseph E. Booe, 73, of Clay City, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2019 at his home. Joe was born in Spencer, Indiana on April 3, 1946, the son of Donald and Vallie (McGinnis) Booe. He graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1964 and then from lumber school in 1966. Along with his father, he and his brother Charlie owned and operated Don Booe and Son’s Lumber Company INC. Joe began working for R. Booe and Son’s in 1996 and retired in 2011...

Delores Thomas, 89, of Brazil, passed away August 7, 2019 at 5:54am at Cloverleaf Healthcare. She was born May 11, 1930 in Center Point, the daughter of Clyde Brown and Pauline Knox Brown. She graduated from Ashboro High School and following graduation she attended Stephens College in MO, graduating in 1950. There she achieved a degree in fashion design. She later graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Business Education...

Rita J. Fritsch, 95 of Brazil, passed away August 6, 2019 at 4:28 am at Union Hospital. She was born November 28, 1923 in Brazil, the daughter of Lee J. Deal and Elizabeth Mathis Deal. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1942. While in high school, she was a Princess on the homecoming court her freshman year, and then as a Senior, she was the homecoming Queen. ...

Betty Joan Bain, 92, of Reelsville, Indiana passed away at Mill Pond Health Campus on August 4, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born on September 12, 1926, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Willis and Elizabeth (Walden) Mercer. She graduated from Van Buren High School. ...

Warren W. “Nic” Nicoson, 93, passed away on July 4, 2019 in Cape Coral, FL. He is survived by his wife, Glenna; son, Bob Nicoson (Marsha); daughter Margy Elliott (Bill); stepchildren, Jan Hillis (Charlie), Clay Woodard (Debra), and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren...

Michael “Griff” E. Griffin, 78, of Center Point, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Cloverleaf Health Care in Brazil. He was born on April 12, 1941, in Indianapolis, the son of Jerry T. and Mary Lou (Scott) Griffin. Griff spent his childhood in Indianapolis and attended school there. He later moved to Tampa, FL and worked in the dry-cleaning business...

March 5, 1928 to July 9, 2019 Memorial Service August 10, 2019 at Green Valley Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 2130 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA officiate will be Hospice Chaplain, Christina Montanez, at 11:00 am Interment will be at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA...

Gary Wayne Deakins, 56, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on July 27, 2019, at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, Indiana, following a lengthy illness. Gary was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 16, 1962, the son of Gerald E. and Shirley Sue (Kellum) Deakins. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1980. Gary worked as a meat cutter until ill health required him to retire...

William V. Crabb, 74, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on July 28, 2019 following a brief illness. Bill was born on October 25, 1944 the son of William and Ruby (Slater) Crabb. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1962. He married Billie Jo LeMay on June 18, 1967. Bill had worked for General Motors and Allison’s Transmission for 38 years...

Rylee Paige Rogers, 16, was taken from this earth Saturday, July 27 2019 as the result of a vehicle accident. She was born on April 15, 2003 in Terre Haute the daughter of Ryan and Karen (Syrovatka) Rogers. Rylee was entering her Junior year at Northview High School. Her life revolved around volleyball and work, playing for the Northview Knights as well as the Intensity Travel Team based in Paris, IL. She enjoyed shopping, the beach, and spending time with her family and friends...

Steven M. Garlits, 63, of Brazil, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice, on July 27, 2019 following a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Steve was born on December 13, 1955, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Floyd and Norma (Warner) Garlits. ...

Cheryl J. Reedy, 61, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 25, 2019 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on May 11, 1958, the daughter of Leonard and Vivian (Ryckman) Ross. ...

March 24, 1944 - July 21, 2019 James Robert “Jim” Green, 75, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2019 in Greencastle. He was born March 24, 1944, the son of James Frederick and Willa Rose Worrell Green. He graduated from Greencastle High School with the class of 1963. He married Joyce Ann Martin on June 13, 1965...

Susan P. Lovett, 75, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on July 20, 2019. She was born on February 19, 1944, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of James and Mary Elizabeth (White) Hubbs. She worked for Columbian Home Products in Terre Haute for more than 40 years. ...

Franklin “Frank-O” E. Lessmann, 56, of Brazil, passed away at his home unexpectedly on July 15, 2019. Frank-O was born on April 21, 1963 in Linton, Indiana the son of Sharon (Raley) Lessmann and Frederick G. Lessmann. He graduated from North Central High School in Farmersburg, Indiana. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Army where he served his country in Germany as a medic...

Jarik Scott Rogers, 39, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on July 21, 2019 following injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Scott was born in Clay County, Indiana on June 6, 1980 the son of John Robert Rogers and Tammy (Durbin) Rogers. Scott enjoyed spending time with his kids and his best friend Josh and his cousin John. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing video games and tinkering with vehicles. Scott was a master “scrapper” and was a collector of unique things...

Mary Alice Weldele (née Thompson) of Naples, Florida and Indianapolis passed away on July 12, 2019 at the age of 94. Survived by her daughter, Deborah Weldele and her husband James Diracles; granddaughters, Alexandra Diracles and Melissa Diracles and her husband Edward Lastra and great-grandson, Silas Lastra. Mary was predeceased by her husband Richard G. Weldele, brother Forest Thompson, sister, Marjorie Neier, and friend Harry Hancock...

Virginia Kathyleen (Katie/Kathy) passed at the age of 90, on July 16, 2019. Katie arrived in Heaven and know she heard “well done, good and faithful one, you have run the race and now you’re Home.” She was born on August 26, 1928, in West Milton, OH to the late Samuel & Esther Shelley. ...

Audrey Ann (Floyd) Hill Morlan, 83, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at home, on July 15, 2019. She was born on March 19, 1936, in Clay County, Indiana the daughter of Lawrence and Mildred (Walker) Floyd. She attended Jackson Street School. During her 8th grade year she had to leave school to help care for her siblings. Audrey married James W. Hill on January 31, 1956. Together they had 9 children. Later she married Kenny Morlan...

Jerry Lee Sanders, 53, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, on July 14, 2019. He was born on September 30, 1965, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Max Sanders Sr. and Julia Ann (Stedman) Sanders. Jerry attended East Side Elementary and Staunton High School. Jerry worked for Townsend Tree Service and worked in construction in Brazil. He married Jennifer Dougherty and they lived in South Carolina for many years. While there Jerry operated a mowing service...

Maude Sellers, of Clay City, IN and formerly of Liberty, was born on June 18, 1925, a daughter to Finley and Martha Mae Sizemore Edwards in Franklin County. She was very fortunate and was able to be a homemaker and raise her 2 children, Douglas and Sue. ...

William Richard “Bill” Higgenbotham, 72, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born March 17, 1947 in Mattoon, IL, the son of William and Marjorie Mary (Mettendorf) Higgenbotham and was a graduate of Neoga High School “Class of 1965”...

Gregory Linn Stearley, 72, of Stearleyville, Indiana passed away at Exceptional Living Center, on July 5, 2019 following a brief illness. Gregg was born on June 11, 1947, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Glenn E. and Jean (Fisher) Stearley. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1965. ...

Warren W. “Nic” Nicoson, 93, passed away on July 4, 2019 in Cape Coral, FL. He is survived by his wife, Glenna; son, Bob Nicoson (Marsha); daughter Margy Elliott (Bill); stepchildren, Jan Hillis (Charlie), Clay Woodard (Debra), and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren...

Brazil, Indiana Carl MacDonald, 88, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born on September 9, 1930 to the late Monroe and Eunice (Hatfield) MacDonald. Carl graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, and retired after many years as a steel fabricator for Ferguson Steel. ...

Brazil, Indiana Donald Lee Riggle, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 5, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born on June 8, 1946 to Vernon Lee and Jean (Moore) Riggle. Don graduated from Brazil High School in 1964, and went on to marry Anita Hamm in 1965. He was a proud, hardworking man, working for Lyon Farms, and retiring from the City of Brazil Utilities...

Charlotte J. Nicoson, 87, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at home unexpectedly on July 3, 2019. She was born on July 11, 1931 the daughter of Marion and Edna (Holley) Stoelting. Charlotte graduated from Ashboro High School in 1948. She married Myron Nicoson in June of 1950. ...

Helen I. Winn, 56 of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, June 28, 2019 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. She was born August 3, 1962 in Marion County, the daughter of Phillip Winn and Patty Kiefer Winn. In the past, she worked at Hardee’s in the kitchen...

Jacob Hoke, 35, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Brazil and Terre Haute, and Seattle, and Las Vegas, and Melbourne, Florida, passed away on June 30, 2019 following a 7 year long battle with “Marla”, the cancerous tumor he dearly despised. Jacob was born on March 27, 1984, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Richard and Shannon (Burk) Hoke. He graduated from Terre Haute South High School with the class of 2002. Later he graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Computer Science...

Landon Apollo Mader, son of Nathan Andrew and Rashawna “Shawna” Marie (Scamihorn) Mader was born on June 21, 2019. Landon was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents: Fred and Lucille Nicholls; paternal great-grandparents: Sylvester and Marie Mader, and James and Laura Schwering...

John Richard James, 88, of Brazil, Indiana passed away while living at Cloverleaf Health Care on July 1, 2019. He was born on October 18, 1930, the son of Ross and Emma (Stevenson) James. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1948. ...

Sandra Jane (Beckwith) Ball Bevis, 72, of Brazil Indiana, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2019. She was born on December 20, 1946 in Westfield, Massachusetts to Harold M. Beckwith and Donelle Jane (Scott) Beckwith. Sandy enthusiastically dedicated her life to serving others through a career in nursing. ...

Billy A. Brown, 84, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Joplin, Missouri on December 1, 1934 to the late Nolan and Sylvia (Wiggins) Brown. Billy graduated from Joplin High School in 1953 and attended college at Joplin Junior College and Kansas State College. ...

Albert Marion Burns, 81, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at home, on June 28, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born on March 8, 1938 in Staunton, Indiana the son of Russell and Tressa (Kirchner) Burns. Following high school Albert joined the United States Air Force where he served from 1955 until 1966. He married Diane Baum on June 6, 1959. Albert worked for Sam Emmert in construction and at Anaconda, in Terre Haute. He retired from Novelis in 2000 after many years of service...

Ann Carol (Moore) Harden, 89, of Center Point, Indiana, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Woodbridge Health Center in Logansport, Indiana. Ann Carol was born on February 1, 1930 in Clay County, Indiana to David Edgar and Ora Goldie (Bell) Moore. ...

Marjorie Ann Randolph, 84, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital, on June 19, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born on August 23, 1934, the daughter of Jesse and Flora (LeMay) Redifer. She graduated from Staunton High School. She married Donald Randolph on September 26, 1958. Marjorie worked for a short time at Quaker Maid until retiring to care for her family...

Tony Ray Kline, 52, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Methodist Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 24, 2019 following an apparent heart attack. Tony was born on February 12, 1967, the son of Daniel and Margo (Batchelor) Kline. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1985. ...