Obituaries

Roy Earl “Butch” Coleman, 72 of Fort Meade, Florida, passed away January 18, 2021. Following surgery complications. Roy was born in Brazil, Indiana August 17, 1948 to Kenneth P. and Mildred “Powell’ Coleman. He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1967 and was employed at Case Manufacturing and the Clay County Highway Department...

Jerry Lee Mayfield, 79, of Cory, Indiana, passed away on January 5, 2021. Jerry was born on April 22, 1941, in Ellettsville, Indiana, the son of Beryl and Lucille (Holsapple) Mayfield. Jerry worked for Hulman and Company and as a truck driver for several years. He had been a member of Teamsters Local 135. He married Wilma Lee Froderman who survives. He was a member of the East Side Church of Christ. He enjoyed watching racing and IU Basketball and Football...

Patricia Leigh Krider, 78, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Union Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota on March 18, 1942 to the late Lester and Ella (Holden) Larson. Pat graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960, and earned her Associates Degree at St. Mary of the Woods. She worked for GTE/Verizon for 25 years before becoming a teacher in Clay Community Schools. Pat was a member of Bee Ridge Christian Church...

Betty Rose Riddell, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Villas of Holly Brook in Brazil. She was born in Paoli, Indiana, on January 24, 1930 to the late John and Louella (Longest) Webster. During childhood her family moved to Brazil and she later married John Riddell on October 22, 1960. She worked at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant, Columbia Records and in her later years helped keep records at the family farm...

Linda K. McLin, 74, of Brazil, Indiana went to be with the Lord, on January 18, 2021, while living at her daughter’s home in Terre Haute. Linda was born on June 5, 1946, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Clyde DeWayne Coward and Dorothy (Stewart) Coward. She worked as an accountant for Walmart for many years retiring in 2006...

Velma “Darlyne” Knauer, 63, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away at her home, unexpectedly, on January 17, 2021. She was born on March 11, 1957, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of William and Creola (Lutz) Frazier. She attended Brazil High School and later graduated from Ivy Tech with a degree in Computer Science. ...

Virginia Gail Smoak McIlrath, age 77, of Newington, Ga., passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was born in Screven County to the late Louie and Mattie Lee Smith Smoak. She was a retired Postmaster, having worked at the post office in Harmony, IN for over 30 years and was a member of Newington United Methodist Church. ...

James “Jim” Snyder, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 17, 1949 in Brazil, Indiana to the late James and Janet (Lawson) Snyder. Jim attended Staunton High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Christine Tickner on November 17, 1996. Jim worked as a janitor for the Clay Community Schools, and as a security guard for Great Dane and Columbia Records...

Dorothy Dumas-Fagg, 98, died at Asbury Towers in Greencastle, Indiana, on Jan 11, 2021. She was born Dorothy Mae Grissom, on Dec. 23, 1922, in Cory, Indiana, to Thomas Riley Grissom and Edrie "Bebe" (Johnson) Grissom. The oldest of five children, Dorothy grew up with her...

Howard G. Walker, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on January 18, 2021. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, on May 27, 1929. He attended several schools before graduating from Van Buren High School in 1947. He married Mary Lou Marks in 1950 and moved to Indianapolis where he worked for Coca – Cola Bottling Company for 43 years, retiring in 1991. ...

Chad Allen Martin, 45, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on January 14, 2021, following complications of a heart attack. Chad was born on August 1, 1975, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of John R. Lowe and Ida Mae (Fulk) Martin. Chad loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He worked at Timberland Panel Plant for several years as a supervisor. Prior to working at Timberland he worked at Metal Industries...

Bonnie Jean Kennedy, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family, on January 14, 2021. Jean was born on February 9, 1929, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of William and Flonnie (King) Hedge. She attended Indiana State University and worked for Arketex. ...

Pastor Robert E. Stultz, Sr., 85 went to be with his Lord on January 12, 2021 at Union Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Momence, Ill., on June 3, 1935 to the late James and Bertha (Jones) Stultz. Bob attend Van Buren Schools, and married Carol Cromer on July 31, 1954. ...

Denny Fraley Rissler, 90 of Reelsville, passed away January 11, 2021 at 9:30pm at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute. He was born September 11, 1930 in Putnam County, the son of Otis H. Rissler and Lucinda L. Berry Rissler. He graduated from Reelsville High School...

Robert E. Lee, 83, of Brazil, Indiana and formerly of Bridgeton Indiana, passed away on January 9, 2021 following a battle with Lung Cancer. Bob was born on May 24, 1937, in Parke County, Indiana, the son of Charles and Mary Pearl (Hansel) Lee. He graduated from Bridgeton High School with the class of 1955. He attended Indiana Business College before being drafted into the United States Army during Vietnam...

Florence Lovelle White, 88, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2012 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She had suffered a massive cerebral stroke on January 1st, and never regained consciousness. Florence was born on April 30, 1932 in Patricksburg, Indiana to the late Harry William Frye and Leatha Ellen Leohr Frye. ...

Shirley A. Lawrence, 85 of Brazil, passed away January 7, 2021 at 2:40 pm at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 4, 1935 in Carlisle, IN, the daughter of William Robbins and Ola Arnett Robbins. She went to Perth Grade School, and then graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1953. She started her nursing career at Ivy Tech with her LPN license. She later furthered her nursing career as an RN with an Associates Degree from Indiana State University in 1985...

David Roy Hofmann, 85, of Brazil, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in his residence. He was born on July 31, 1935 in Cory, IN, the son of Herbert and Dorothy (Barnhardt) Hofmann. David was a 1953 graduate of Cory High School. He married the love of his life, Sue Shidler on November 2, 1956. ...

Maggie Chambers, 87, of Martinsville, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2021 in Casey Health Care Center at Casey, IL. She was born Feb. 28, 1933 at Jasonville, IN, the daughter of James and Ruth Haseman Riggle. She married Lewis A. Chambers on Oct. 28, 1950 and he passed away Oct. 26, 1988...

Lorna Jane Gradzki, 64, of Brazil, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Regional Hospital surrounded by her husband and children, after a long battle with kidney disease. She was born on May 5, 1956 in the small town of Brazil, the daughter of Charles Francis and Jane Louise (Morgan) Pell. ...

Bud Richard Yocom, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gary, Indiana on January 13, 1943 to the late Marion and Ruth (Martin) Yocom. Bud graduated from Brazil High School in 1962, and married Elizabeth Stewart on January 18, 1964. He spent most of his life driving a semi for various companies including, Riddle Cartage, Yocom Trucking, Underwood Trucking, Morris Trucking, as well as Brazil Trucking. After retirement, he continued to work for the Tribune-Star. Bud was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf, watching football, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, son-in-law, Jay Swalley; step-mother, Trena Yocom and two grandsons, Ryan and JT Yocom. He is survived by his sons, Jon Yocom of Staunton, Anthony (Robin) Yocom of Brazil, and Lance Yocom of Brazil; daughters, Julie Yocom of Terre Haute, and Heather Swalley of Brazil; step-brother, Gary Delph; grandchildren, Justin Yocom, Elizabeth (Nick Kutch) Huey, John (Emily) Maesch, Cami Yocom, Jesse Yocom, Brett (Nakisha) Yocom, Danni (Austin) Brown, Bradly (Cassy) Wallace, and Annalee Critchfield; great-grandchildren, Justina Yocom, Luke Allbrook, Cole Huey, Mia Kutch, Chloe Kutch, Tristan Kutch, Landon Maesch, Makenna Maesch, Acelynn Yocom, and Aubrey Yocom. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday at Clearview Cemetery in Brazil with Dan Wallace officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com.

Maxine J. Silvers Chamberlain Gossman of Brazil, Indiana passed away January 3, 2021 at 6:45 am. Maxine was a homemaker and formerly worked for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She obtained and held a license as a Real Estate Broker. She was a member of the Meridian Street Church of Christ and remained a faithful servant throughout her life...

Lyman Alan “Al” Beckley, 72, of Spokane Valley, WA passed away suddenly on December 6, 2020 in his home. Born on Dec. 21, 1947 in Greencastle, Indiana, Alan was the son of Lyman Anson Beckley and Virginia Belle Adamson. Though he lived his latter years in Spokane Valley, WA Alan spent the majority of his life in Indiana, most prominently Brazil, Terre Haute, and Indianapolis. ...

Donald Wayne McCullough, 92, of Brazil, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Huston Wood at Brazil (Exceptional Living). He was born on November 22, 1928 in Putnam County, Indiana, the son of Ivan “Reggie” McCullough and Ida Florence (Hice) McCullough...

Betty Marie (Little) Herbert, 99½ years young, a resident of the Villas of Holly Brook, Brazil, passed away on Dec. 30, 2020. It is the end of what she would call a colorful life...a life full of many small details that she journaled along the way. She made a huge impact on anyone she met...

It was the bottom of the 7th inning, the score was tied, there were 2 outs. It was Ames’s turn to bat, he approached the plate, feeling a little unsure but confident in his COACH. The first pitch went by, “strike” the umpire loudly called, but Ames wasn’t worried, he never swung at the first pitch no matter how good it was. ...

Kevin Lundy, age 44, lost his courageous battle due to complications with COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Born in Terre Haute to James Lundy and Carla Zukunft Lundy, Kevin grew up in Brazil, IN graduating in 1994 from Northview High School and then attending ISU with an art scholarship. ...

Erin Diane Buckner Dulin, 72, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, on December 30, 2020. Erin was born on September 30, 1948, in Bloomington, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Vogel) Buckner. She graduated from Bloomington High School...

Donn N. Liechty, 91, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away on December 23, 2020, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. He was born on February 16, 1929, to Marco and Thelma (Weatherwax) Liechty, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Douglas...

Dorothy “Dot” Hofmann, 97 years old, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away on 12/28/2020. Dot was born May 21, 1923, in Clay County, the daughter of Denver Salter and Rita Huffman Salter, who preceded her in death. Dorothy graduated in 1941 from Clay City High School...

Dennis Ray Sawyer, 71, lifelong resident of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, on December 29, 2020 following a short battle with cancer. Dennis was born on September 7, 1949, the son of Robert and Alice (Parr) Sawyer. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1967 where he excelled at track and football. Later he attended Vincennes University...

Norma Diane (Harland) Bradshaw, 81, passed peacefully surrounded by family at her home on December 29, 2020. She was born on July 13, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan to Roy and Dorothea (Marchino) Harland. She married Robert Bradshaw on June 1, 1957, in Brazil, Indiana in the First United Methodist Church, and he survives...

Shayna Noelle Conner of Owen County passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 24, 2001 in Clinton, Indiana to Tiffany Byrd Doane and Bryan Conner. Shayna was a vibrant soul, a free spirit, who’s dreams never failed to be as big as the sky. ...

Oran Lee Schroer, 76, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on July 11, 1944 in Clay County to the late Charles Clifton and Nila (Campbell) Schroer. Oran worked for IMC for 25 years. In his spare time he enjoyed watching his daughter play softball, hunting mushrooms, and watching horse pulls...

Donna J. Simonson, 78 of Brazil, passed away December 26, 2020 at 4 p.m. at Harrison Crossing. She was born October 15, 1942 in Clay County, the daughter of Richard Archer and Agnes Head Archer. She graduated from Brazil High School. As a young girl she worked and helped care for her younger brothers. ...

David Lee Lorenze, 82, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1938 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Daniel W. And Velma D. (King) Lorenze. David graduated from Brazil High School in 1957, and married Shirley Jamieson on June 29, 1958, they attended North Side Church of Christ. He worked as a printer for Columbia Records for 43 years before retirement...

Josephine Ida Long, 66 of Carbon, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in her residence. She was born in Crawfordsville, IN on June 28, 1954, the daughter of Clarence and Lillian (Bebe) Montgomery. Josephine attended school in Waveland. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and planting flowers. Josephine also liked to make crafts and spending time on her computer. She attended House of Faith in Brazil. She married her husband Harold on October 15, 2001...

Oliver Persinger, one day old infant son, of Mason and Laci Hopkins Persinger, was born December 18, 2020 and passed away December 19, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. at Peyton Manning Hospital. Baby Oliver is survived by his parents, Mason and Laci Persinger; grandparents, Andy and Angie Persinger, Cyndi Burrell, Dustin Hopkins and Theresa Hopkins; great-grandparents, Ralph Persinger, Sharon “Nanny” Swearingen (Jack), Linda and Jess Redifer, Tony Hopkins, Mary and Arnold Marion; aunts Korey Utterback (Nathen), Jamarleigh Burrell, Desi Long (Bobby) and uncle Kyle Rogers (Jasmine); godparents, Desiree and Dustin Mattingly and a large extended family.. ...

Patricia Ann Stinson, 83, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 after a short stay at Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle. She was born on April 10, 1937 in Clay County to the late Fredrick Lloyd and Anna Ruth (Miller) Garrison. Pat graduated from Van Buren High School in 1955, and married Forrest Merle Stinson on June 15, 1957. ...

James Norman Buck, 93, died Dec. 17 at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Jim was born on Feb. 8, 1927, to Thomas and Esther Buck in Clay County, Indiana. He married Sara Brush on March 7, 1948. He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Roger) Shanks; daughter-in-law, Dale Buck; five grandchildren; 13 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. His wife and son, J. Michael Buck, preceded him in death...

Cynthia Frye, 63 of Terre Haute, passed away December 16, 2020 at 8:58 am at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis following a short illness. Cindy was born June 13, 1957 in Clay County, the daughter of Carl Stuart and Ruth Kerr Stuart. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1975. ...

Charles G. "Chuck" Clark, 69, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, on December 18, 2020 following a two-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Cancer. Chuck was born on October 23, 1951, in Kokomo, Indiana the son of Charles A. and Phyllis I. ...

Mary Ann Hicks, 87, of Brazil passed away December 16, 2020 at 11:20 am at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. Ann was born March 28, 1933 in Vigo County, the daughter of Cyril and Mary Herbert Hicks. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1951. She later attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO, graduating in 1954 with an Associates or Arts Degree...

Larry G. Johnson Sr. of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in his home on December 14th 2020. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, on April 20th 1941. He was part of the senior class of 1959 at Brazil High School. He was a proud Marine and veteran of the Vietnam War. He enlisted in 1959 and served until 1989 when he retired at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. He was a member of VFW 261 and the American Legion 495...

Anita O. Meyer, 55, of Staunton passed away Friday December 18, 2020 in Gibson Family Hospice in Terre Haute. She was born December 14, 1965 in Danville, Illinois to James and Nancie (Ingram) Hardwick. She is survived by her daughter, Bethany Duncan (John Mullenix); son, Matthew Duncan (Alex Staffey); grandson, John Archie “AceMan” Mullenix; mother, Nancie Hardwick; sister, Betty Comstock; brothers, Edward Sanford, William Sanford, Carl Sanford, and Brian Snyder; significant other, Tony Hoggatt; good friend, Jennifer Page and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Maelynne Paige Louise Moody, age 4 months, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 18, 2020 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Alex Moody and Crystal Fureigh. Maelynn is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; John and Adrian Mullenix and maternal grandmother; Bonnie Fureigh...

Donald Ray Lucas, 91, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, on December 15, 2020. Don was born in Sullivan County, Indiana on January 13, 1929 the son of Rollie and Gladys (Bedwell) Lucas. Don graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1947. Don served his country, in England, in the United States Air Force. He married Joetta Spelbring in 1950 and worked as an Industrial Arts teacher in the Indianapolis Public School System for many years...

Darlene June Price, 58, of Brazil passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Union Hospital. She was born in Brazil on September 9, 1962 to Donald R. and Jacquelyn (Harden) Brush. Darlene attended Brazil High School and was a baker with the former Page’s in Brazil. She used to attend the Brazil Nazarene Church. Darlene loved to plant flowers and enjoyed the company of her cat, Mia and dog, Baily...

Fredia Mae Modesitt of Brazil, Indiana passed away on December 13, 2020. She was born December 8, 1939, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Fred Hill and Marjorie Neil Hill (Eldridge). Fredia graduated from Brazil High School, class of 1958. After high school, Fredia worked for G.C. Murphy in the office retail department, Timberland Lumber Yard, Clay County Court House as a deputy auditor for 16 years and most recently for the Hendrix Title Company...

John Farris, 77, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Brazil on September 22, 1943 to the late Stanley and Vada (Flockhart) Farris. John graduated from Staunton High School in the class of 1961, and worked in sales most of his career. He was very active in sports, spending many years coaching and attending events. John was preceded in death by his brothers, Stanley, Jerry, and Bill Farris, as well as his sister, Arabelle Clagg...