Obituaries

James Maurice Carlton, 72, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1946 in McLeansboro, Illinois to the late Rev. Samuel Carlton and Louise (Miller) Carlton. Jim graduated from Brazil High School in 1965, attended Barber College in Indianapolis and spent over 50 years cutting hair in Brazil. ...

Alice “Kay” (Jones) Hobson, a devoted Jehovah’s Witness, 77 years old, of Monrovia, was released from her debilitating battle against Alzheimers disease and gained eternal peace at 1:13 pm, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, while comfortably surrounded by loved ones in Plainfield at Gathering Together. The youngest child of eight, Kay was born on April 30, 1941, in Brazil Indiana, to the late Charles and Edna (Myers) Jones...

Alice “Kay” Hobson, 78, of Monrovia, IN, passed away April 16, 2019. Hobson was born in Brazil on April 30, 1941. Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel are taking care of the funeral arrangements at this time.

Jennie Mae Stearley, 95, passed away April 11, 2019, after a short illness. Jennie was born on September 13, 1923, in Stearleyville, Indiana, to Sam and Mary (McMichael) Stearley. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1941 and attended nurses training at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana...

Karen L. (Park) Halcomb, 61, of Mooresville, IN, formerly of Terre Haute and Brazil, passed away on April 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Karen was born on July 10, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Kenneth Park and Carolyn (Lester) Carter, who survives...

Jacquelen McGowen passed away in her home on April 7, 2019, in Sun City Center, Florida, with family at her side. Jackie worked at Brazil Jr. High School, Butts Enterprises, and Gasway Insurance. She is preceded in death by her husband Norman McGowen on July 9, 2008...

David Eugene Burns died on April 17, 2019 at the age of 80 in his home in Rockville, Indiana. David was born in Clay County, Indiana, making his early classmates some of his life-long friends. He graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute with a Chemical Engineering degree and received an MBA from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana...

Paul H. Rader II, 92 formerly of Marshall, Illinois and Putnam County, Indiana, passed away while living at Cloverleaf Health Care in Knightsville, Indiana. Paul was born in Greencastle, Indiana on March 29, 1927 the son of Paul H. Rader and Amy Frances (Poole) Rader. Paul was a “Jack of all Trades” as they say which gave him the opportunity to experience many work environments over the years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed bird watching, gardening, and tinkering around his home...

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Johnson, 66, passed away peacefully Monday April 15, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis with her family at her side. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 31, 1952 to the late Roy and Emma (Archer) Krider. Kathy attended Van Buren High School, and studied Respiratory Therapy at Indiana State University. She worked for Athens Ambulance as an EMT for several years, and later as an in home respiratory therapist. ...

Joseph Conrad Gruener, 52, passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at his home after a tragic accident. He was born on March 16, 1967 in Morristown, New Jersey to the late Herbert and Theresa (Dallen) Gruener. Joe graduated from Eminence High School in 1985, and married Christina Hoskins on May 25, 1996. He worked as a process engineer at Heartland Automotive in Greencastle. ...

Jackie LaRue Potter, 76, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil, on April 8, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born on January 30, 1943 the only child of Jack and Ruth (O’Brien) Willis. She graduated from Pomona High School in Pomona, California in 1960. ...

Ramona Galloway (Deckard), 75, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, April 5, 2019. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on March 12, 1944, to the late Charles and Darrell (Bryant) Deckard. She graduated from Lafayette Central Catholic School in 1962 and married her husband Wayne Galloway...

Betty Welch, 88, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on December 22, 1930 to the late Theodore and Dorothy (McMurray) Baysinger. Betty worked at the Brazil Elks. ...

Harry “Chuck” Wetnight, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 03, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 26, 1954 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Thomas and Doris (Maurin) Wetnight. Chuck graduated from Brazil High School in 1972, and went on to marry Dianna Krampe on August 10, 1974. He worked as a welder for CSX for 36 years, and was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church. ...

Darlene “Sue” Clark, 85, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care on April 1, 2019 following complications of a stroke. She was born on February 10, 1934 the daughter of Eldon and Eva Stevens of Colfax, Indiana. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1952. ...

Lawrence Richard “Rick” Jones died 3/30/19 at Southwood Healthcare Center. He was born 10/1/51 in Dallas, TX, oldest child of Lawrence Richard Jones and Edna Maye Curry Jones. He grew up primarily in Greencastle and Terre Haute, IN, and resided in Terre Haute as an adult. ...

Rona Michelle Denny of Hernando, Florida formerly of Brazil, In passed away April 1, 2019. She was born April 8, 1967 in Brazil, Indiana to Earl (Pete) and Jean Stewart Slater. Her parents preceded her in death. Rona attended Clay City schools. She married Jeff Denny on June 15, 2009 and he survives...

On the morning of March 18, 2019, our beloved Uncle Max departed this life. Max was born July 22, 1941, in Brazil, Indiana. He was the youngest child of Eldon Ony Angleton and Bernice Evelyn Taylor Angleton. Max resided in the house which sheltered three generation of The Angleton Family...

James Edward Hood, 89, of Brazil, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Indianapolis. He was born on August 11, 1929 to James A. Hood and Wilma Blair Hood. Jim was a 1947 graduate of Van Buren High School. He was a press operator for the former J.I. Case Plant in Terre Haute retiring in 1987. Jim was a member of Ebenezer Church. He enjoyed sports and attending the Terre Haute Rex baseball games. Jim loved spending time outdoors and mowing his lawn...

Robert “Bob” Stickles, 93, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away while living at Villas of Hollybrook on March 27, 2019. Bob married Barbara McBride on October 14, 1950. Together they farmed in Southern Clay County their entire life. Bob was a devoted member of his community. He and Barbara were members of the Clay City First United Methodist Church. There Bob served in many capacities locally as well as in the district...

James Roy Lovett, 74, of Brazil passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 26, 2019. He was born on December 4, 1944 in Cory, IN, the son of George H. Lovett and Reba Elizabeth Meyer Lovett. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Clay City High School. ...

Joy Crafton “J.C.” Hoffman, 96,of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, March 24th, 2019.  J.C. was born April 15, 1922, to Leonard and Dixie (Crafton) Hoffman.   In 1945 he married Dorothy (Carter) Hoffman, who survives.  Also, surviving are their three daughters, Rebecca (Frank) Davis, Rita Baker, and Sharon (Steve) Strycker.  There are six grandchildren, Heather (Patrick) Sheehan, Myra (Jim) Priser, Jamie Baker, Stacy (Dustin) Schutte, Micaela Strycker, and Jonathan Strycker, along with six great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Kyle and Trevor Sheehan and Justin, Jake and Cole Priser.  Also surviving are J.C.’s brother and sister-in-law, Dr. ...

Quintin Daine Murphy, 42, of Bloomington passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at his residence. Born September 13, 1976, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of David John Murphy and Margaret A. (Sluder) Jurs. Quintin loved building models, hunting, fishing and working on cars...

Patsy Moynelle Smith, 81 years old, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on March 21, 2019. Patsy was born August 17, 1937 to Malcolm and E. Waldolene (Moore) Brashier. She grew up in Sullivan and later moved to Brazil. She graduated from Staunton High School Class of 1955. ...

Irmgard “Irma” M. Dean, 90 of Brazil, passed away March 22, 2019 at 10:48 am at Union Hospital. She was born April 23, 1928 in Dusseldorf, Germany, the daughter of Bernard Nicklasch and Maria Buesgen Nicklasch. She completed school in Germany, and at the age of 23, she moved to Clay County with her family. ...

James “Brent” Graham, 65, of Clay City, Indiana, left this earth for his Heavenly home on March 20, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on January 30, 1954, in Paris, Illinois, the son of Richard and Betty (Newheart) Graham. Brent graduated from Clay City, High School in 1972...

Mary E. “Betsy” Dickerson 80, of St. Joseph passed away at 2:26 A.M. Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday March 25, 2019 at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Urbana. Fr. Luke Spannagel officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00-4:00 P.M. at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph. With a prayer service at 1:30 P.M...

Margaret A. Jenkins, 83 of Brazil, passed away March 20, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born August 13, 1935 in Clay County, the daughter of John Bemis and Ollie Lanham Bemis. On August 12, 1961 she was united in marriage with Jack Jenkins. He was devoted to her and they enjoyed taking trips, going out to eat and “anything mom wanted”. In her lifetime, she worked at Mallory’s in Greencastle, Pell’s Furniture and last worked at Hardee’s...

Ivan Schopmeyer, 73, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil on August 18, 1945 to the late James and Ruth (Hoffa) Schopmeyer. Ivan graduated from Van Buren High School in 1963, and attended Indiana State University from 1963-1966. ...

Avila Reba (Hibbs) (Delange), 82 of Brazil passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Asbury Towers. Avila was born in Brazil on August 9, 1936, the daughter of J. Irwin and Hester Irene (Martin) Hibbs, and was a 1954 graduate of Brazil High School...

Mary Jo Dobson Penrod, Gone Home On March 15, 2019 at 6:39pm, Mary Jo Dobson Penrod went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary Jo, born July 30, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN, former resident of Brazil, IN, took her last breath of life at Owen Valley Health Campus in Spencer, IN...

Stephen M. Lucas, 70, of Brazil passed away unexpectedly, March 10, 2019, at his residence. He was born February 28, 1949 in Brazil, the son of Robert Lee Lucas and Julia Robison Lucas. He attended Staunton High School, but at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. ...

Daniel J. Vanatti, 64, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at his home in Cloverdale. He was born in Brazil on December 1, 1954 to the late Richard and Mildred (Jones) Vanatti. Danny graduated from Van Buren High School in 1973 and married Penny Raab in 1979. He served his country in the United States Army, and he was a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion. ...

Virgil Eugene Thompson, age 94, died on March 15, 2019. He was born in St. Marie, Illinois on September 24, 1924. He was the son of the late Daisy Gerber Thompson and Edward Thompson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Ellen Thompson and his second wife Madeline Thompson...

Stephen M. Lucas, 70, of Brazil passed away unexpectedly, March 10, 2019, at his residence. He was born February 28, 1949 in Brazil, the son of Robert Lee Lucas and Julia Robison Lucas. He attended Staunton High School, but at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. ...

Carolyn Balding McCleery, 72 Indianapolis passed from this world on Monday March 11, 2019. She was born on Friday March 22, 1946 to Clifford Balding and Katherine (Lanhan) Philabaum in Fontainette, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford Balding and Katherine (Lanhan) Philabaum, husband David McCleery, 3 brothers Kenny, Richard, Albert Balding, 5 sisters Mary Bailey, Margaret Lee, Evelyn Croy, Barbara Sanders, Linda Balding,...

John Roger Mullenix, 70, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, in Terre Haute, Indiana on March 14, 2019 following a valiant battle with cancer. John was born on December 11, 1948, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Homer E. ...

John Wayne Pipes, 71, of Clay City passed away peacefully in the arms of his daughter Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on October 29, 1947, the son of Herschel Wayne Pipes and Norma (Gibbens) Pipes. In 1966 he graduated from Clay City High School. ...

Vicki Kay Switzer, 76, formerly of Centerpoint, Indiana passed away on March 9, 2019, while living at Sunrise Independent Living of Carmel. Vicki was born in Wabash, Indiana on August 6, 1942, the daughter of Wayne A. and Kathleen (Cash) Miser. Vicki graduated from Wabash High School with the class of 1960. ...

Floyd W. Huffman, 93, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute. He was born on February 7, 1926 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Howard) Huffman. Floyd attended school in Vigo County, and joined the National Guard when he was drafted at the age of 18. He married Barbara Etheridge on October 14, 1950. Floyd retired from International Harvester in 1988 after 48 years of service...

On Thursday, March 7, 2019, Norma Jean Wallace, beloved wife, and loving mother, passed away at age 70. Norma was born April 3, 1948, in Brazil, IN, to Robert and Liddie Thompson. Norma loved to play euchre and golf and, over the course of her life, was an active member of various communities and organizations all over the Wabash Valley...

Linda Lee Bolinger, 78, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil, on March 7, 2019 following a prolonged battle with respiratory complications. Linda was born on June 25, 1940, in Clay County, the daughter of Karl and Waneta (Crosley) Tribble. ...

Dannie E. Watts, Sr., 87, passed away March 5th, 2019 at Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute. He was born May 29th, 1931 to Goldie and Daniel Watts of Brazil. Watts was a 1949 graduate of Posey Township High School and later worked to become a proud brick mason and one of the youngest to acquire his Journeyman’s license. He also co-owned several restaurants and a concession trailer with his son, Dannie, jr., including Western Sizzlin’...

Rosemary (Nee Corbin) Dierdorf, of Harrison, OH, passed away Mar. 5, 2019, age 93. Loving wife of the late Arthur Harold Dierdorf; mother of Susan (John) Roell, Sally (Robert) Ruskaup & Jon (Debbie) Dierdorf; grandmother of 8 & 14 Great Grandchildren; daughter of the late Herbert & Desta Corbin; Sister of Robert (Jean) Corbin, Dorisann (the late Bruce) Albright, the late: Marvin (Sylvia) Corbin, Joe (Betty) Corbin,& Erma (Don) Kirkling. ...

Jack Edward Bryson II, 71, of Brazil passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born on January 6, 1948 in Anderson, IN, the son of Jack E. Bryson and Betty Ann (Shelton) Bryson. Jack grew up in Anderson and attended Anderson High School. He married the love of his life, Loretta Ross on May of 1966...

Stephanie Rose Skinner, 64, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Charles J. and Patricia Rose (Hoopingarner) Ewing and was a graduate of South Putnam High School “Class of 1973”...