Obituaries

Donna R. Ries, age 74, passed away October 12, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Brazil, IN to the late Raymond and Ruby Selby. Donna worked at Zollner Piston and most recently at Sam’s Club for 10 years. She is survived by her children, Susan (Brendan Kendregan) Cole, and John (Brenda) Cole both of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren, Dallas, Christa, Shanna and Casondra; and 2 great-grandchildren, Aidan and Elias...

Steven Allen Pickett, 39, passed away Saturday October 13, 2018. He was born in Bartholomew County, Indiana on July 17, 1979 to Gary Pickett and Gail Cody Wall. Steve graduated from Edinburgh High School in 1997, and worked as the maintenance supervisor for Republic Services. He married Hannah Schopmeyer on July 7, 2007, they attended Zion United Church of Christ...

Jerry W. Barrett, 88, of Cory, passed away October 14, 2018 at 5:20 pm at Exceptional Living Center. He was born May 12, 1930 in Cory, IN, the son of Walter George Barrett and Hester Ora Modesitt Barrett. He went to high school at Cory and was proud to have played basketball on the Cory Apple Boys Team. He graduated in 1948...

Margaret “Maggie” (Brown-Zenor) Purcell, 78 of Brazil, IN, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 6:15 AM in Union Hospital. She was born in Paris, IL on August 24, 1940. Margaret is survived by her three children; Robert Harrison Breneman (Cindy), Jayne-Ani Collins (Skip), and William T. ...

Gertrude “Gerty” Bell, 88, passed away Saturday October 13, 2018 at her home in Brazil with her family at her side. She was born on October 3, 1930 in Attica, Indiana to the late Ted and Olive (Quick) McCoy. Gerty graduated from Brazil High School in 1949, and married Robert Bell on October 14, 1950. She worked as a secretary for the attorney Charlie Cochran, Kidd Insurance, and the Eastside Elementary School. Gerty and Robert are members of the First United Methodist Church of Brazil...

Dr. Rick L. "Doc" Rodgers, DVM, 68, died unexpectedly, October 12, 2018 at 12:53 am at St. Vincent Clay Emergency room. He was born July 10, 1950 in Clay County, the son of Clifford Rodgers. He graduated from VanBuren High School, Class of 1968. He continued his education at Purdue University graduating in 1972. He then graduated from Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine in 1976. He started his career with Dr. Bratt in Terre Haute, before opening his own veterinary office in 1978 in Clay County...

Rosella Lines, 79, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care following complications of a stroke. You may recognize Rosella as the tall, slender, fixie lady who was often wearing high heels. She would often be seen walking from her daily stops at Hardees to her home at Meridian Towers. ...

Gerald Ken Slack, 80, Brownsburg, passed away on October 8, 2018. He was a math teacher for Brownsburg Community School Corporation. He was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church, Indiana Retired Teachers Association and the Knightsville Masonic Lodge. ...

Donald Lewis Thompson, 79, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully October 8, 2018 in Gibson Family Hospice at Union Hospital, he was surrounded by his family after battling Alzheimer’s disease for the past six years. He was born April 26, 1939 in Clay County to Margaret Marie Bell Thompson and Maurice Aubra Thompson. ...

Larry Whistler, 72, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 in Floyd County, Indiana. He was born in Clay County on October 11, 1945 the son of Don and Lena (Hayes) Whistler. Larry graduated from Brazil High School in 1963, and served his country in the United States Army. He retired as a supervisor for Allison Transmission...

Edward L. Riley, 71, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, in Knightsville, on October 7, 2018. Ed was born on September 17, 1947, Brazil, Indiana the son of Richard A. and Kathryn (Fulling) Riley. Ed attended Jackson Street School and The Learning Center...

Robert Lee Johnson, age 83, of Brazil, Indiana, died Saturday, October 5, 2018 at St Vincent Clay Hospital surrounded by family. Robert Johnson was born September 7, 1935 in Brazil, Indiana. He was the son of Forrest Johnson and Mayme (Killion) Johnson. He graduated from Brazil High School, thereafter, served in the US Navy 1953-1956, aboard the USS Samuel B. Robertson. He completed an around the world cruise in 1954-1955...

Bertha Head, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her home in Brazil with her family at her side. She was born in Clay County on June 18, 1937 to the late Owen and Mary (Wright) Muncie. Bertha was married to Albert Head, Sr. who preceded her in death. ...

Brett Adam Bolinger, 54, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 following a brief illness. Brett was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 30, 1964, the son of Richard Alan and Jacqueline Bolinger...

Linda Ann Marlow, 69, Belleview, FL, passed away at Ted & Diane Brandley House, a hospice care facility in Summerfield, Florida, on Friday 24 August 2018. The cause was stroke. At her request, no service will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Indiana...

Robert Wayne Bills, Sr., 81, of Brazil passed away Sunday September 30, 2018 at 10:50 am in his residence. He retired from IBM in Greencastle after 25 years and was also a farmer and a preacher for many years. He was born May 9, 1937 in Indianapolis to John E. ...

Jeff L. Cheek, 50, born June 21, 1967 passed away June 3, 2018 from a stroke. He is survived by his parents Don and Betty Cheek, sister Donna Cheek, brother Larry Cheek, and a very large extended family. Jeff was a veteran from the Army and Navy serving in two conflicts of war. He was a career semi driver after his military services...

Georgia Lynn Kester, 59, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital on September 27, 2018 following a lengthy battle with Diabetes. She was born on July 2, 1959, in Clay County, the daughter of Glen Lee and Rosanna (White) Lawrence. She graduated from VanBuren High School with the class of 1978. She worked for McDonalds for many years before taking a job with Riddell National Bank. She had been working there since 1994...

Jerry W. Buck, 74, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at his home on September 27, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born on February 26, 1944, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Raymond and Jane (Gill) Buck. Jerry married Susie Short on August 15, 1961. ...

Elsie Ann Sharton, 83 of Avon, passed away September 26, 2018. Born May 5, 1935 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Flaws Hill. She married Edward W. Sharton and he preceded her in death on February 12, 2012. Elsie was a registered nurse specializing in psychiatry at the Hamilton Center of Terre Haute. She enjoyed drawing and watching her television programs...

Steven (Steve) Earl Judd passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening September 25, 2018 with family at his side. Steve was born on December 30, 1963 in Terre Haute, IN. to Robert & Margaret Judd. Steve was a very happy loving man, that lived life to the fullest. He always found a way to make you smile even if it involved him doing something crazy...

Charles W. Benell, 79, of Bridgeton, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Diamond, IN on February 5, 1939, the son of William H. Benell and Virginia B. Lawrence Benell. He graduated in 1957 from Bridgeton High School and was a life long member of Bridgeton United Methodist Church, Gold Wing Club Chapter D, Covered Bridge Squares and Parke County 4-H where he served on several committees. ...

Virginia “Gin” Rose (Thomas) Elliott, 84, passed away peacefully September 21, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born January 18, 1934 in Clinton, Indiana to William and Dorothy (Bender) Thomas. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1952. ...

Janita “Janet” Marie Smith Lanham, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on September 19, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Jasonville, Indiana on June 12, 1942, the daughter of Floyd F. and Beulah P. (Barton) Smith...

Cris J. Reynolds, 58, of Brazil, IN, died Friday, September 14, 2018, at his residence. He was born November 22, 1959, in Greencastle, IN, to John C. Reynolds and Sue E. Duncan Reynolds. He was a machinist and was formerly employed at Great Dane in Brazil...

Marvin W. Gossett, 82 of Brazil, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1936 in Clinton, Indiana, the son of Rufus Lee Gossett and Helen Sims Gossett. He graduated from Clinton High School, 1954. Marv had a career as a corporate pilot for Bindley Western Drug Company and was Chief Pilot and Director of Transportation. ...

Ronald Eugene Wesley, 78, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 25, 2018. He was born on July 11, 1940, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Robert E. and Violet (Burch) Wesley. He graduated from Staunton High School. Ron enjoyed cooking and his pets. He was also a former member of the McCormick’s Street Pentecostal Church...

Ricky D Batchelor, 60, of Brazil, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer and lung disease at Union Hospital on September 17, 2018. Rick was born to David and Emily Batchelor on February 13, 1958. He married the love of his life in 1975, Susan LeLoup, with whom they shared 44 wonderful years and raised two children. He worked at Great Dane Trailers in Brazil as a welder for 38 years...

Richard Lee Stough, 75, of Brazil, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in his residence. He was born on September 21, 1942, the son of Andrew F. Stough and Helen M. Dickerson Stough. Richard graduated in 1960 from Brazil Senior High School and later joined the United States Army. ...

Dorothy Irene Adams, 82, of Iverness, Florida, passed away on September 8, 2018 at Hospice of Citris and the Nature Coast in Lecanto, Florida. Dorothy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 17, 1936, the daughter of Irvin and Gwendolyn (Henson) Clingerman. She married John W. Adams on June 1, 1996 and they moved to Florida in 1999. Dorothy attended Bowling Green High School and worked at the Double N Diner as a cook...

Rita C. Jones, 63, of Harmony, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 in Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. She was born on March 8, 1955 in Brazil, the daughter of John B. Harper and Betty Portemont Harper. Rita was a 1973 graduate of Van Buren High School. She was a financial advisor for St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Rita attended Harmony United Methodist Church and was a member of the Emmaus Community...

Joy Joan Schmirler, 96, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at home on September 9, 2018 following a brief illness. Joy was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, on June 17, 1922 the daughter of Victor and Veronica (Rhoden) Daskam. She attended high school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin where she met her husband Richard Schmirler...

Daniel A. Barnett, 58, died September 6, 2018 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis after an unexpected illness. Daniel was born March 6, 1960, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Joseph A. and Janice (Daniel) Barnett. He was employed as a sales representative for Marshall Best Security for the past 10 years. He previously owned Concentric Computer Services in Anderson...

Larry Dale “L.D.” Bowman, 49, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital on September 7, 2018. L.D. was born on January 22, 1969, in Brazil, the son of Larry Dale Bowman and Linda (Hudson) Bowman. He graduated from Northview High School with the class of 1987. L.D. worked for Rissler’s Small Engines, National Printing, and most recently Putnamville Correctional Facility...

James Gale Weaver, 87, of Brazil passed away Tuesday September 4, 2018 in Cloverleaf Healthcare. He was born in Brazil on September 29, 1930, the son of Gayle Weaver and Rosemary Leins Weaver. Jim was a 1948 graduate of Brazil Senior High School and in later years attended Indiana State University. ...

Sharon Kay Spurr, age 78 of Greencastle, passed away September 6th, 2018. She was born July 16th, 1940 in Fountain County to Keith and Bonnie Jean (Lewis)Spurr. She was a nurse at the VA in Indianapolis for 40 years. Sharon is survived by her brother David K. Spurr and wife Sally H. Spurr, and niece Polly Haysman...

Courtney Lynn Broady, 33 of Brazil, died September 1, 2018. She was born August 11, 1985 in Greencastle, the daughter of Christiane Woodfork Walker and Jesse Walker. Courtney grew up with cousins and grandparents and lots of love. She graduated from Northview High School, Class of 2004. ...

Nancy Irene Styleburg, 74, passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. She was born on October 1, 1943 in Brazil to the late Frances and Helen (Cofer) Gaut. She attended Brazil High School, and married Ronald Styleburg on March 12, 1960. ...

Patty Ann Gibson, 82, of Brazil, passed away on Monday, September 03, 2018 in Union Hospital. Patty was a 1954 graduate of Brazil Senior High School and Harold’s Beauty Academy in Terre Haute. On December 11, 1954 Patty married the love of her life, James D. Gibson. She was an avid Indianapolis Colts and Pacer fan. Patty loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Ruth M. Cagle (Myers), 102, passed away September 1, 2018 in Terre Haute. She was born October 11, 1915 in Clinton, Indiana. She was the eldest daughter of Mur and Pauline (Cratty) Myers. She was a graduate of Brazil High School with the class of “33”. On September 22, 1940 she married Herschel V. Cagle, who was an employee of the Penn. Railroad. She retired from the Vigo County School Food Services after 10 years of service. She was a member of the Fairview Christian Church of Brazil...

Eula Gwendolyn Wells, age 85, of Greencastle or “Gwen” as she was known by her family and friends, passed away early Saturday morning, September 1, 2018 at The Waters of Greencastle. Born April 7, 1933 at Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of Charles Everett and Connie Velma (Cassidy) Bales. ...

Steven Ray Grigsby, 65, died unexpectedly in Celebration, Florida on September 1, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1952 to Cleveland and Dorothy Grigsby. He married his loving wife Deb Logsdon on January 30, 1971. Together, they raised three children and continued to live his whole life in Clay County. ...

Barbara Jean (Weaver) Brown, 86, of Staunton, Indiana, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on September 1, 2018 following a battle with a rare lung cancer. She was born on August 16, 1932, in Clay County, Indiana the daughter of Robert L. and Mary Catherine (Phillips) Weaver. She graduated from Staunton High School. As a young girl she worked for Pierce Orchard and G.C. Murphy. She married Rev. William Brown on February 3, 1951...

Ronald E. Pell, 64, of Brazil, passed away at home, with his family by his side, on August 30, 2018 following a brief illness with cancer. He was born on June 24, 1954, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Glen and Norma (Ames) Pell. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1972. Ron enjoyed spending time outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, going for walks, playing horseshoes, gardening, and listening to music...

Adam Matthew Casebeer, 36, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, formerly of Spencer, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Adam was born in Bloomington, Indiana, on February 26, 1982, to Keith and Dian (Hardesty) Casebeer. Adam graduated from Owen Valley High School in 2000 and was a cabinet and countertop installer...

Euleta C. Blair, 68 years old, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in rural Starke County, IN. Euleta was born February 17, 1950 in Brazil, IN to the late Raymond and Eva (Butts) Drake. She lived most of her life in Hamlet. IN 1971, she married her former husband, Tad O. Blair, who survives and resides in LaPorte, IN...

Donald Eugene Iliff, 70, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 27, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Clyde and Charlotte “Leona” (Bales) Iliff. After graduating from high school, Don served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from the Oregon State Police in 1998...

Tammy Sue Childress, 59, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital on August 28, 2018, surrounded by family, following a battle with cancer. Tammy was born October 14, 1958, in Clay County, Indiana the daughter of Clarence Junior Bowman and Donna (Foddril) Bowman. ...

Deklyn Jaymes Shields, born May 3, 2018 at 27 weeks, weighing 2.65 pounds. Deklyn has required some type of breathing support since birth but was steadily improving until mid-July. Deklyn suffered from chronic lung disease and pulmonary hypertension and in early August the doctors from IU North’s NICU unit determined her conditioned worsened and she was life lined to Riley. Deklyn left this world all too soon on August 27, 2018...

Mitch Logan Warner, 31, of Cloverdale, passed away August 27th, 2018. Born October 17th, 1986 the son of Tish and Kerman Goss. Mitch was a 2006 Cloverdale graduate who joined the Cloverdale Township Fire Department in 2006. He served on the Greencastle Fire Department from 2011 to 2012. ...