Obituaries

Wanda Mae Butts, 72, went to be with her Lord on May 26, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 15, 1947 to the late Loyd and Loretta (Powell) Jenkins. Wanda graduated from Van Buren High School, and went on to marry Robert Butts on December 26, 1965. She worked as a teacher’s aid in the Clay Community School System, as well as working in medical records at Putnam County Hospital. Wanda and Bob attended Ebenezer Christian Church...

Rev. Robert Lee Hice, 93, of Brazil, IN, passed from this world to his heavenly home, to be with his Lord and Savior, and his loving wife, on May 24, 2020 at 11:34 am in Clay county, IN, in his residence. He was born September 4, 1926 in Bowling Green, IN, to Albert S. and Marjorie (Houk) Hice. Robert started his working career at the age of 12 as a newspaper carrier. He had many jobs. He retired from Alcan Aluminum...

Gary David Starr, 66, of Brazil passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born on October 24, 1953 in Brazil to Bert and Wilma (Reherman) Starr. Gary was a 1972 graduate of Brazil High School. Earlier in life he was a mechanic for Hudson Battery in Brazil and in 1984 he went to work at Great Dane Trailers as a specialist till his retirement. ...

Johanne June Guess, formerly of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on May 18, 2020 in Canby, Oregon at the age of 88. Johanne was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1931; the daughter of Peter and Ruth (McComb) Rome. The family moved to Alliance, Ohio when she was young and she graduated from Alliance High School in 1950. ...

Harold S. “Butch” Zweck, 67, of Brazil passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020 in his residence. He was a carpenter and truck driver. He was born August 10, 1952 in Indianapolis to Frank E. Zweck, Jr. and Bessie J. (Michaels) Zweck. Butch is survived by his wife of 37 years, Beverly (Ingram) Zweck; sons, Harold Zweck, Jr. ...

Norman R. Chaney, age 85, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 19, 1935 in Clay County, Indiana the son of Hareld and Mildred (Love) Chaney. Norman proudly served in the United States Army as a Private First-Class medic. He was a well-educated gentleman and used that knowledge to teach others, serving as a professor for over fifty years at Otterbein University where he just recently retired...

Michael R. Howard, 70, of Brazil, passed away May 17, 2020 at 6:39 pm at Union Hospital. He was born December 12, 1949, the son of Russell Howard and Jean Nairn Howard. He grew up in Brazil, and graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1968. He was a member of First Christian Church in Brazil...

Brazil, Indiana Helen Mae Monnett, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, May 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 29, 1936 in Brazil to the late Harold Howard and Eula H. (Butts) Williams. Helen graduated from Brazil High School in 1954, and married Lyle Monnett on December 4th of the same year. She and Lyle were members of the Brazil First Christian Church, where Helen worked as the financial secretary...

Eva Kathleen “Katie” Price went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020. She was surrounded by family, who sang softly to her, held her, and prayed for her merciful release, which God indeed granted. We, her children, would like to share some highlights of her glorious and colorful 97 years and 7 months on Earth...

Joseph Scott Peebles Bennett, 60, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home in Terre Haute. He was born on January 24, 1960 in Brazil to Jerry and Janette (Burns) Peebles. Joe graduated from Staunton High School in 1978, and retired after 22 years at Columbia Records...

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Swearingen, 56, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home in Brazil. She was born on April 23, 1964 in Neubrucke, Germany to the late Robert and Martha (Weesner) Weinrich. Sandy graduated from Warrenton High School in Missouri, and married Ernie Swearingen on August 20, 1988. She worked at Pizza Hut in Brazil for over 20 years...

Brian K. “Tiny” Carter, 55 of Brazil, passed away May 10, 2020 at 7:05 pm at his home. He had battled COPD for the past several years. The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice for their dedicated care for the past three years. He was born on February 27, 1965 in Beloit, WI, the son of William Carter and Joan Lathrup Carter...

Charlotte “C.J.” Jean Smith, 53, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home on May 8, 2020 following a long battle with cancer. C.J. was born on July 15, 1966, in Ohio, the daughter of George and Sandra (Sensel) Bridgeman. She married Mike Smith on July 14, 2017. She worked as a bartender at the Catalina Sports Bar, in Indianapolis and Club 42 in Cunot. She also worked at Peerless Pump for a short time...

Paul David Torbert, 63 of Terre Haute, formerly of Brazil, passed away May 6, 2020 at 1:03am at his residence following an extended illness. Paul was born January 26, 1957 in Brazil, the son of William Torbert and Hilda Lundsford Torbert. He graduated from Van Buren High School, Class of 1976...

Timothy “Tim” William Trackwell, 48, of Bowling Green passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in his residence after a 10 year battle with Huntington’s Disease. He was born in Indianapolis on January 8, 1972, to Frederick R. Jr. and Mary Ann (Parker) Trackwell...

George Russell Hull Jr., 76, of Plainfield, passed away on May 4, 2020. He was born to Bessie (Owens) and George R. Hull, Sr. on March 17, 1944 in Vansant, Virginia. George was preceded in death by his wife, of 43 years, Sharon Cunningham and their infant son, Timothy. ...

Carl Eugene (Bub) Borders 81 of Jasonville passed away at 1:30 P.M. Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his residence and will be greatly missed by his children and friends. He was born July 8, 1938 in Jasonville, IN to Francis E. Borders and Freda Jane (Gates) Borders...

Alice Ann Courtney, 77, died at 1:30p.m. on May 1, 2020, in the ICU of Terre Haute Union Hospital where she had been admitted on April 29, 2020. She had been residing at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility, in Knightsville, Indiana following several falls in her Illinois Street home and declining health and mobility...

Curtis E. Rudisell, 70, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on April 30, 2020, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital following an apparent heart attack. Curtis was born on February 21, 1950, in Beech Grove, Indiana the son of Chester and Martha (Leonard) Rudisell. ...

Russell Lee Keyt, age 56, Brazil, passed away Wednesday morning at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on July 5, 1963 the son of Larry Keyt and Carolyn Faye Thompson Keyt. He had worked as a machinist for Tri Industries in Terre Haute for 18 years. ...

Jon Bowles, 95, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Bowles Homestead. He was born on December 16, 1924 in Brazil to the late George Franklin Pierce and Ivah Francis (Trout) Bowles. Jon graduated from Staunton High School in 1943, and married Mazie Rissler in 1947. Jon worked at many things including farming, welding, trucking and excavating. He also worked for the Pipe Fitters Union Local 157...

Tina B. Myer, 65, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home, unexpectedly, on April 23, 2020, following a short illness. Tina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Tina was born on January 18, 1955, in St. James Long Island New York. After graduating from Smithtown High School Tina became a groom for harness racing horses. She worked at Pompano Race Track in Florida then traveled to Monticello New York Race Track where she met her husband David...

Jacqueline J. Price, 83 of Brazil, passed away April 28, 2020 at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. She was born December 5, 1936 in Clay County, the daughter of J. Harry Jones and Margaret Starnes Jones. She graduated from Staunton High School and then later graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Education. ...

Tina B. Myer, 65, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home, unexpectedly, on April 23, 2020 following a short illness. Tina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Tina was born on January 18, 1955, in St. James Long Island New York. After graduating from Smithtown High School Tina became a groom for harness racing horses. She worked at Pompano Race Track in Florida then traveled to Monticello New York Race Track where she met her husband David...

Betty Ann Simonson, 86 of Terre Haute, formerly of Cadiz, KY, passed away April 22, 2020 at 10:20pm at her home at Westminster Village. She was born May 8, 1933 in Clay County, the daughter of Porter J. Miller and Merle E. Rissler Miller. Betty graduated from Staunton High School...

Infant Lucas Randall Volk, of Brazil, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was born on Wednesday to Robert Joseph Volk and Rebecca Lynn Nees. Lucas was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Randy Nees; and paternal grandmother, Kay Munson...

Mary F. Hyatt Wilson Krauchi, 84, of Clay City, went to be with the Lord, on April 24, 2020 at 2:15pm at the home of her sister. She was born February 15, 1936 in Clay County, the daughter of Cash and Myrtle Dalton Hyatt. She was a caregiver for several years, staying with people in their homes...

Ross William “Bill” Elliott, 66 of Brazil, passed away April 20, 2020 at 7:36 pm at Union Hospital. He was born December 7, 1953, the son of Ross and Mary Elizabeth Crank Elliott. Bill graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1972. He later attended both Indiana State University and Purdue and then completed an Associates Degree in Construction Science...

Richard Edward (“Dick”) Hay, 77, died peacefully on April 23, 2020 with his partner, Paulane Butler, and his close friend, Sister Karen Van De Walle, at his side. Dick was born in Cincinnati in 1942 to Richard Walter and Evelyn Crosby Hay. After earning his Batchelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University in 1964 and his Master of Fine Arts degree from Alfred University in 1966, Dick began a more than forty-year career as a professor of ceramics at Indiana State University. ...

Gloria LeMay, 82 of Brazil, died April 22, 2020, at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. Burial of ashes will take place at Summit Lawn at a later date. www.frenchfuneralhome.com

Shirley Ann Miller, 88, of Brazil, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Cloverleaf Healthcare. Shirley was born in Brazil on June 6, 1931 to August and Gertrude Turpin Miller Shirley was a member of Good Tidings Tabernacle Church and enjoyed reading her bible and attending church. She loved being with her family and going out to eat with her sister. Shirley worked at the former Lynch’s Grocery Market and was a Precinct Committee Woman with the Democratic Party...

Larry Joseph “Little Toot” Branson, Sr., went to be with the lord on April 20, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. He was the fifth child of seven, born to Edgar L. and Iva L. Branson on October 7, 1944. He was a graduate of Van Buren High School, class of 1963. ...

Richard G. “Dick” Funk, 87 of Greencastle, passed away on April 20, 2020 at 6:35 am at his home, following a brief illness. He was born June 30, 1932 in Bowling Green, IN. the son of Herman and Beatrice Norman Funk. Dick graduated from Bowling Green High School, Class of 1950. ...

Thomas Earl McCullough, 68, of Brazil, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Brazil on October 9, 1951 to Howard and Mary (Dehler) McCullough. Thomas attended Schulte High School in Terre Haute and graduated in 1970 from Brazil High School. ...

Barbara J. Murphy, 91 of Avon, formerly of Brazil, passed away April 15, 2020 at The Hearth of Prestwick in Avon with her son and daughter by her side. She was born September 13, 1928 in Clay County, the daughter of John W. Funkhouser and Opal Wilson Funkhouser. ...

Robert L. Grantham, Sr., 81 of Jasonville, passed away April 14, 2020 at 8:49 am at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. He was born January 24, 1939 in Vigo County, the son of Lester Grantham and Mary Gasaway Grantham. He graduated from VanBuren High School, Class of 1957. He also attended Indiana State University for two years. He attended Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church for many years. In high school he played basketball and baseball...

John F. Butters, 72, of Clay City passed away on April 14, 2020, at his home. John was born January 13, 1948, in Rising Sun, IN. John is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, his father Charles and his mother Crystal Clutts. He is survived by his daughter Leah Butters; his granddaughter Brooke Lowe (Donald); his great-grandchildren Jaryd and Avary Lowe; his sister Pamela Land; his brother Mark Butters...

Evelyn Grim Rentschler 1922-2020 Evelyn Grim Rentschler, 97, of Cincinnati died peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020, in the Bodmann Center at Maple Knoll. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Rentschler, formerly of Clay City, Indiana. She is survived by her children, Kay and Lew, and her grandchildren, James and Anna Rentschler...

Linda D. Egener, 73, of Brazil passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 in Union Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1947 to Jesse and Mary (Rohrig) Redifer. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Van Buren High School. She was a retired secretary for the City of Brazil and worked at many factories in Terre Haute. ...

Jessie Elda (Sparks) Thomas, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, on April 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Her death was unrelated to the current national health epidemic. Jessie was born in Clarkston, Utah, on May 17, 1928 the daughter of Lawrence and Gertrude Ruth (Burt) Sparks. ...

Jessie Elda (Sparks) Thomas, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, on April 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Her death was unrelated to the current national health epidemic. Jessie was born in Clarkston, Utah, on May 17, 1928 the daughter of Lawrence and Gertrude Ruth (Burt) Sparks. ...

Debbie K. Nevins, 56 of Brazil passed away suddenly April 8, 2020 at 3:10pm at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. She had been there a short time recovering from a broken leg. She was born September 13, 1964 in Clay County, the daughter of Joe Fugate and Norma Booker Fugate. She graduated from Brazil High School...

Melinda Gail Helton, 59, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2020. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on October 15, 1960 the daughter of Fred and Rosemary (Bullock) Jackman. Melinda graduated from Rosedale High School with the class of 1978 and then from the Moody Bible Institute in 1981. ...

Dr. Fred Emmett Haggerty, 88 of Greencastle Indiana passed away on April 5, 2020. Born February 15, 1932 in Dawson, MT to parents Frieda and Charles, the eldest of 6 children. Proceeded in death by Brother Ed, sister Florence; first wife, Mary Lynn, and second wife, Nancy. ...

Richard Joe Jones, 65, of Cardonia passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1954 in Brazil, Indiana to Dale and Jo Ann Jones. Rick was a member of the Brazil Eagles Lodge #274, loved riding motorcycles and working on cars. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family...

Charlotte Ballinger Butts went home to be with our Lord on Monday, April 6, 2020. She was born on April 3, 1928 in Patricksburg, Indiana and graduated from Staunton High School in Brazil, Indiana. She had been a resident of Cobb County, Georgia for 57 years...

Wayne Morlan, 89, of Brazil passed away after a brief illness at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, April 3, 2020. He was born January 25, 1931 in Carbon, Indiana, the son of Elza Morlan and Mae Poff Morlan. He graduated from Van Buren High School, Class of 1950. ...

Brazil, Indiana Ronald “Ron” L. Allen, passed away on April 4, 2020 (Palm Sunday). It is comforting to the family to think that on the day that Christians around the world celebrate our Savior's entry into Jerusalem, Ron entered heaven. His journey here is now complete and he has been called home. ...

Mahi Stanley Sang, 64 of Brazil, passed away April 3, 2020, at 11:15 pm at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. He was born September 5, 1955, in Los Angles, CA, the son of Lani Sang and Charlotte Apa Sang. He met and later married Rhonda Reedy Sang on April 8, 1978. They made their way here to Clay County and made this home in 1987...

CARBON-Joanne Thompson, 89, of Carbon, Indiana passed away at 12:00 pm Friday, April 3, 2020 at Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton. She was a hairdresser and a school bus driver for Southwest Parke Community School Corporation. She was born February 22, 1931 in Parke County, Indiana to the late Fred Jackman, Sr. and Gladys White Jackman. Her husband of 68 years, Norris E. Thompson whom she married June 22, 1950 in Chillicothe, Ohio preceded her in death August 22, 2018...