Obituaries

Loretta T. Crague Martin, 94, of Brazil, passed away while living at Vermillion County Convalescent Center, in Clinton, on October 12, 2019. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on June 30, 1925, the daughter of William Edward and Helen M. (Brunett) Pearce. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1942. During WWII Loretta worked for Allison’s Transmission. Once the men came home from war, Loretta gained employment with DePaw University as a housekeeper...

Jerald Dean Grigsby, 69, of Brazil, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in his residence on Monday, October 14, 2019. Dean was born in Brazil on June 24, 1950 to Everett and Betty (Cooksey) Grigsby. Dean attended The Way of The Cross Church and worked at Pell’s Bargen Mart, Highway 40 Furniture and was a retired support staff member for ResCare Services in Greencastle, IN. ...

Luella “Lu” Newby, 90, of Brazil, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in her residence with her family by her side. She was born on April 26, 1929 in Ottawa County, Michigan, the daughter of Albert and Lizzie (Douma) Knoll. Lu was a graduate of Holland High School and attended Hope College and County Normal School in Michigan. ...

Barbara Ann (Swalls) Jones, 81, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on October 8, 2019 at Cloverleaf Health Care. She was born in Vigo, County, Indiana, on April 28, 1938, the daughter of Vern and Lela (Stephens) Swalls. After graduating from high school she worked for Hulman and Company in Terre Haute. Barbara married Frank Jones Jr. on November 28, 1958. She spent most of her working life at Bemis in Terre Haute and retired after serving the company for 33 years...

Marlyn Lou Richards, 74, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, in Knightsville, Indiana on October 4, 2019. She was born on October 30, 1944, in Clay County, the daughter of Betty Lucille (Hall) Wools. Following high school she enlisted in the United States Army. She was honorably discharged after 2 years of service to her country. Marlyn worked at G.C. Murphy’s and The Brazil Times. She also worked as a bartender...

Leonard Steven “Steve” Griffith, 62, of Terre Haute and formerly of Brazil, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome. Steve was born in Brazil, Indiana on February 2nd, 1957, to William Leonard and Betty Lois (Plumb) Griffith...

Xain Waggle, infant son of Brandon Waggle and Amanda (Booi) Waggle passed away on September 20, 2019 following medical complications. Xain is survived by his brother Owen Waggle; his parents; maternal grandfather Jeffrey Booi; paternal grandparents: Judith Graf and husband Wayne and Kendle Waggle and an uncle Kendle Waggle and wife Jennifer...

Gladys Lorraine Gentry, 82, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on September 26, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born in Oakville, Iowa, on May 25, 1937, the daughter of John and Verlee (Wykert) Kramer. She graduated from Oakville High School. ...

Sharon Rose Kinder, 64, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on September 25, 2019 at Regional Hospital, in Terre Haute, following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 30, 1954, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of James Godsey and Isabelle (Wyndham) Godsey. She married William R. Kinder on January 30, 1998. Sharon enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and fishing. Once her health began declining she found enjoyment in watching old Western movies, and collecting “trinkets”...

Jake Ray Crabb, 45 of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, September 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1974 in Clay County, the son of Harold and Susan Raab Crabb. As a young boy, Jake was the Silver Glove U.S. Boxing Champion Runner Up in his youth bracket. He loved baseball and played many years of Little League in Brazil...

Mrs. Carolyn Jeanne Wells Sneddon, affectionately called Nana, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.  Mrs. Sneddon was born in Carbon, Indiana on September 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Harry Miller Wells and Julia Jean Targett Wells. ...

Jayne Lynn Winn, 68, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home in Knightsville. She was born on March 4, 1951 the daughter of the late James and Eloise (Mark) Loudermilk. Jayne graduated from Brazil High School in 1969, and married Ruben Albert Winn later that year. She worked as a dental assistant for several dentists in the area, including Dr. Paul Zwerner. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Brazil...

Eula Jean Evans (Reeves), 88 of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Eula was the daughter of William and Phoebe (Wells) Reeves born May 18, 1931 in Corbin Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents; siblings, Ora, Dora, Can, Charles, Earl, Gordon and Fred. ...

Edna (Wilson) True Baker, 95, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Towne Parke in Brazil, on September 23, 2019. She was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on February 19, 1924 the daughter of Ernest Wilson Sr. and Mary Jane (Nelson) Wilson. Edna attended school at New Market, Indiana. ...

Larry Lee Allen, 60, passed peacefully into Jesus’ arms on September 20, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Diego, California on January 26, 1959 to Larry Allen Sr. and Nancy (McPhail) Allen. He graduated from South Putnam High School in 1979 and proudly served in the Marines. Larry and his wife, Brittany (Crawford) Allen were married on December 7, 2018. He worked and retired as a owner/Operator from Hobby Trucking...

Marilyn June (Sheese) Whittington, 81, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on September 19, 2019. She was born on July 8, 1938 the daughter of Chelas E. Sheese and Marie P. (Rader) Sheese. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1956...

Joann B “Greenie” Goss, 85, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born April 13, 1934 in Brazil to the late Basil and Helen Green. Joann graduated early from Brazil High School in 1951, having skipped a grade in elementary school...

Robert L. Davis, 91, of Crawfordsville, Ind., died September 15, 2019 at Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation, Crawfordsville. He was born November 11, 1927 in Cutler, Ind. to William C. & Mary (Biesucker) Davis. He married Marianne Young on September 14, 1950 in Frankfort and she survives...

Brazil, Indiana Johnie Alan Bryan, 62, passed away at the Indianapolis Veterans Hospital on Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born on March 22, 1957 to the late John and Betty (Sanders) Bryan in Brazil, Indiana. He attended Brazil High School and joined the United States Army in 1975 and served for many years as active duty and later as a reservist and was a veteran of the Gulf War. ...

Sharon Kay Stallcop, 75, of Brazil, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2019 in Regional Hospital surrounded by her famiy. She was born in Brazil on July 31, 1944, the daughter of David W. and Margaret “Peggy” (Piso) Danhour. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Van Buren High School and was a waitress for the former Blue Bonnet Restaurant and many of the local truck stops. ...

Robert Joe McKinney, 89, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on September 10, 2019 while at Union Hospital. Bob was born in Brazil, Indiana on November 10, 1929, the son of Wellington Burdette and Pauline N. (Niswonger) McKinney. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1947. ...

Walter “Pete” R. Smith, 67, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital on August 30, 2019 following complications of a stroke. Pete was born in Brazil, Indiana, on November 26, 1951, the son of George and Helen (Gentry) Smith. Pete worked at brick factories in Brazil, Cooks Lumber, Heartland Automotive, and most recently Morris Manufacturing...

Brazil Ruth Anne Trainer (Rightsell) 90, went to be with the Lord, Thursday September 5, 2019 in Brazil, Indiana.  Ruth Anne was born in Clay County on July 17, 1929 to the late Roy Rightsell and Anna Katherine Rightsell Short (Mitchell).  She graduated from Brazil High School in 1947 and went on to graduate from the Lewis-Clark Normal School with a degree in teaching.  She married her husband Archibald Trainer in 1956...

Wanda J. Schutter, 76, of Brazil, IN, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in her daughter’s home in Knightsville, IN. She was born in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Warren and Dorothy (Clark) Morley. Wanda grew up in the Vincennes area, and attended the former Bruceville High School. She married after high school and lived in Terre Haute, Brazil and Houston, TX...

Brazil, Indiana Clifford “Herb” Van Ness, 70, passed away September 2, 2019 at the Gibson Family Hospice Facility in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 23, 1948 to the late Charles and Norman (Reinking) Van Ness. Herb graduated from Southport High School and worked for the Indianapolis Water Company for 33 years as a chemist, and retired in 2002 to farm. He married Mary Kathleen Best in 1990, and they built a home on that farm. ...

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...

Donna (Shults) Bawel, 75, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Golden Living Woodlands in Newburgh.  She was born in Brazil, IN on May 2, 1944 to the late Donald E. and Virginia J. (Baumunk) Shults.  Donna is survived by her husband, Leroy “Skip” Bawel; daughter, Angela Hassman (Fred); son, Nicholas “Jay” Cope (Sheri); step-daughter, Kelly Talbott (Dennis); sister, Barbara McCullough (Bob); brother, Mike Shults (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Phillip Hassman (Kelly), David Hassman (Kyra), Christopher Cope and Maxwell Talbott; several nieces and nephews.. ...

William Edward Lawhorn (Eddie) passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019 with his wife Vickie by his side at Union Hospital during a brief stay after a heart attack.  Born on January 17, 1932 in Russell Springs, Kentucky to parents Leo and Anna Wilkinson Lawhorn. Both proceeded him in death.  He was also proceeded in death by his step mother Francis Lawhorn, “The Avon Lady”.  Eddie had an older brother Ralph, also deceased...

Iris Cleota Nicoson Sanderson Wright, 98, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. A visitation will be from 9-10am on Saturday, September 14, 2019, with memorial service at 10am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. ...

Brazil, Indiana Edward “Joe” Joseph Staub, Jr., 79, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born on September 30, 1939 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Edward J. and Thelma A. (Hall) Staub. Joe graduated from Greencastle High School, and served his country in the United States Army. ...

Brazil, Indiana Barbara E. Riggs, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born in Canastota, New York on June 25, 1934 to Leon and Clara (Schwendemann) Ascheman. Barbara attended Christ Community Church and enjoyed gardening, sewing, and refinishing furniture. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elaine Ann Riggs...

Shirley Eldridge, 85, of Cicero, Indiana, passed away at Marquette Manor, in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 27, 2019. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 25, 1934, the only child of Albert and Ruth Marie (Samms) McClannahan. She graduated from Brazil High School. Shirley worked for the Social Security Administration and Trans Union for many years. Shirley loved cooking and collecting many – many – cookbooks...

Margaret Rosetta Downing (Coltharp), 95, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family, in Brazil, on August 28, 2019. Margaret lived a long and wonderful life. She was born on March 27, 1924, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of William and Bernice (Burkhart) Coltharp. ...

Carolyn J. Beasley, 84, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on August 26, 2019 while staying at Exceptional Living Center following a short battle with cancer. She was born on March 24, 1935, in Center Point, Indiana to Leo and Roxa (Lucas) Kaiser. Carolyn attended Center Point Elementary School. ...

Brazil, Indiana Benjamin “Benji” Courtney, 28, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 29, 1991, and attended Northview High School, and worked for Poor Boys Wrecker Service...

Cecil O. Sturgeon III, 34, of Bowling Green, Indiana, passed away on August 25, 2019 following complications of a stroke. Cecil was born on October 29, 1984, in Marion County, Indiana the son of Cecil O. Sturgeon Jr. and Dorothy (Shelton) Sturgeon. Cecil graduated from Plainfield High School with the class of 2003...

Edward L. Emmert, 76, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, August 23, 2019 while at the Clay County Airport. He was born July 8, 1943 in Clay County, the son of Fred and Marjorie Nicholls Emmert. Ed graduated from Staunton High School and received a degree from Indiana State University in Vocational Education...

Brazil, Indiana Betsy Ann France Mercer, 66, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 1, 1952 in Brazil to the late Edmond and Lucy (Phillips) France. Betsy graduated from Van Buren High School in 1971, and worked for Wal-Mart Distribution...

Brazil, Indiana Vickie Fritsch, 67, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on November 9, 1951 in Brazil to the late Wayne and Helen (Reed) Latham. Vickie graduated from Brazil High School in 1970 and worked in the kitchen at Northview as well as cleaning houses. ...

Terre Haute, Indiana Billie Paul Wilkison, 75, passed away Monday August 19, 2019 at his home in Terre Haute. He was born on December 4, 1943 in Brazil, and graduated from Brazil High School in 1964. Bill served his country in the United States Naval Reserve, on the U.S.S. Boxer. He retired after 43 years as a maintenance mechanic at Bemis. ...

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...