Obituaries

Robert Snyder, 91, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL on May 5, 2019 Bob was born May 19, 1927, in Clay County to Leonard H. Snyder and Winifred Butt Snyder. He attended schools in Brazil. Bob served in the Army Air Forces from 1945 and honorably discharged in 1947. He married Verta Love Stigler in 1951. They were married 55 years until her death in 2006. He retired from Otto’s Gas Service as a delivery and serviceman. After retiring he worked at Timberland...

Ronald “Ronnie” D. Kitch, 77 of Brazil, passed away at home June 13, 2019, following a short battle with cancer. He was born March 23, 1942, in Clay County, the son of Gilbert Kitch and Evelyn Stearley Kitch. He graduated from Van Buren High School. He served in the National Guard from 1963-1969...

John H. Cashman, of Coal City, Indiana, passed away on May 1, 2019 at the age of 92 due to natural causes. He was born on March 25, 1927 to Audrane and Wilma (Mitchell) Cashman. John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bernice Tessibel “Tessie” and children Michael Cashman and Kimberly (Tim) Edwards and grandchildren Brian Edwards and Holly Edwards...

Amber Lynn Payne, 57, of Brazil, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on August 22, 1961, the daughter of James E. Payne and Carolyn (Lee) Payne. Amber was a 1979 graduate of Brazil Senior High School and a 2011 graduate of Harrison Business College. ...

Susan C. (Muns) Faulkner, 72 of Indianapolis, IN died on Monday, May 27, 2019. Born May 16, 1947 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Thomas D. and Andree Vetier Muns. She graduated from Southport High School in 1965. She worked for many years at the Indiana National Bank where she retired as a bank officer...

Larry Grove, 57, of Staunton, IN. affectionately called “Larry Joe” went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2019 while at home surrounded by his family. Born to Alvin Grove and Dorothy Clingerman in Cloverdale, IN. He attended Brazil High School. Larry and worked for Townsend Tree Service, Asplundh Tree Service, for Leon Mercer, and was a Water Hauler, he also worked at Great Dane. ...

Shirley Ann Oberholtzer, age 84, of Bowling Green, passed away at 10:35 AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Spencer on January 19, 1935, daughter of Barney & Mabel (Wagstaff) McClure. Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Spencer High School. Following her graduation, she married S. Paul Oberholtzer on May 31, 1953, and they recently celebrated their 66th anniversary...

Lena M. Whistler, 94, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2019 at her home in Brazil surrounded by her family. She was born on March 21, 1925 in Cooper, Texas to the late Tom and Helen (McMillen) Hays. Lena married Donald Whistler, and retired from Glasco and also worked for PCCS in Clay County. She was a member of Benwood Church and the Red Hat Society...

After a hard fight with COPD Walter Junior Buchanan Jr. AKA: Jay, passed away on May 30, 2019 in Exceptional Living Center in Brazil at the age of 66. He was born August 12, 1953 in Vigo County to Walter and Ruth Pope Buchanan. Jay spent most of his life driving truck. He enjoyed playing a bass guitar and playing in his band, building race cars and racing them as well, hunting and fishing. Jay served in the Army in the early 70’s...

Alice Jane (McDonald) Bennett passed away on May 31, 2019, while staying at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil, at the age of 96 years old. Alice Jane was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 21, 1922, to Elizabeth (Gray) McDonald and Arthur “Doc” McDonald. She grew up in the Donaldsonville neighborhood of Brazil and attended Epworth Church...

Wingate – Denis James Howald, age 71 passed away in his home Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born in Washington, DC April 10, 1948 son of the late Richard and Helen Shepard Howald. He married Nancy Lee Stone at St. Louis Christian College, June 11, 1977, and she survives...

George E. Treash went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 25, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1936 the son of George and Louella (Neal) Treash. George was a unique man who loved playing horseshoes and poker with his family and friends. He especially loved these games when he won!!! He worked at Logan Clay for many years until they shut down. ...

Ernest Benjamin Stoelting, 97, of Prairieton, Indiana passed away on May 24, 2019 while living at Harrison Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. Ernest Benjamin Stoelting was born May 21, 1922 to Ernest Stoelting and Nellie May (Oldham) Stoelting of Dennison, IL. He was raised on several farms in Indiana. He graduated in May 1940 from Perry Township High School, Cory, Indiana. He played basketball with the Cory Apple-Boys...

Brazil, Indiana Robert Thurston Germain, 78 passed away, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville, Indiana. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 23, 1941 to the late Charles and Anna (Deedy) Germain. Bob graduated from Gerstmeyer High School, and married Diana Atwood on March 23, 1963. He served his country in the United States Army and retired after 25 years as a Meat Cutter at Pages. Bob attended church services at the Kingdom Hall in Brazil...

Jeremy L. Phillips, 36, of Brazil, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Brazil on February 8, 1983, the son of James and Joyce (Grigsby) Phillips. Jeremy graduated from Northview High School in 2001, he studied building trades, played basketball and football. He also coached his kids’ teams at the Clay County YMCA. Jeremy was a devoted father. He was a welder for TOA USA in Mooresville, IN...

Grover D. Young, 87, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 9:00am on May 20, 2019 at I.U. University Hospital, in Indianapolis, following a brief illness. Grover was born on January 24, 1932, to Ralph and Lydia (Greeson) Young. On February 3, 1953, he married Judy Carter. During their 55 years of marriage they raised 7 children together...

Ruby Marie Crabb, 94, of Brazil passed away on Friday May 17, 2019 in Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born on December 27, 1924 in Brazil, the daughter of Paul Slater and Luevena Floyd Slater. Ruby attended Brazil Senior High School and was a member of Wesleyan Church in Brazil. She worked for 30 years at Fred’s Market, retiring in 1995. Ruby enjoyed reading using her Kendal, swimming, watching “Days of Our Lives”, setting on her porch swing and spending time with her dog, Rowdy...

Kathryn L. Braden, 86, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on May 19, 2019. Kathryn was born on July 15, 1932, in Parke County, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Martin) Searing. She graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1950. She married Clarence Braden on May 30, 1975. He preceded her in death in 1983. Kathryn worked as a dietitian at Clay County Hospital for more than 20 years retiring in 1992...

Loveta Mae “Granny” Burger, 92, of Terre Haute passed away May 19, 2019 at 4:30 a.m. in Meadows Manor North.  She was born January 20, 1927 in Cooper, Texas to Tom Hays and Helon M McMillon Hays.  She retired from CBS.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Brazil. ...

John W. Skaggs, 65, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital on May 18, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born in Kabul, Missouri, on March 5, 1954, the son of James Wesley Skaggs and Minnie Ola (Potter) Skaggs. John worked at the Vigo County Home, Sony, several area factories, and Simonton Windows...

Barbara K. Wylie, aged 73 years, returned to her heavenly home on May 15, 2019.  Her strong faith in Jesus Christ, as well as her devotion to family and friends, gave her the courage to fight ALS, and ultimately find peace.   Service:  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 11 am at Woods Chapel Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. ...

Kenneth L. Mercer, 86, Mooresville, passed away May 15, 2019. He was born January 22, 1933, the son of Ross and Daisy (Snell) Mercer. Services will be on Tuesday, May 21 at 12 PM at Jones Family Mortuary, 4165 E. Allison Road, Mooresville, with visitation from 10 AM until service time...

Reelsville, Indiana William “Bill” Lee Danhour, 71, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on July 4, 1947 to the late Herman and Clara Ina (Raab) Danhour. Bill graduated from Reelsville High School in 1965, and served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, and came home to marry Connie McCullough on October 25, 1969. ...

Reta C Burke, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away May 14, 2019 at 1:09 AM in Cloverleaf Healthcare, Knightsville IN.  She was born on May 9, 1937 to Harold Snyder and Eveline Harden Snyder.  Reta is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Art Burk; Children Steven Staley, Tonya Morris, and Jim Burke; Brother-in-law Archie Hogue and Sister Cheryl Sortore and her late husband Bill...

Richard Eugene Wells, age 84, of Solsberry, passed away peacefully at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Clay County on May 30, 1934, the son Everett Ray & Louella (Hubbell) Wells. Richard was a 1952 graduate of Coal City High School. ...

Patsy M. Long, 72, of Center Point, went on to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Terre Haute Union Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1947 in Brazil, the daughter of Ralph Sutherland, Sr. and Myrtle Batchelor Sutherland. She was married to John L. ...

Barbara F. Hamilton, 86, of Terre Haute passed away May 14 2019, in Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville. She was born December 24, 1932 in Center Point Indiana to Howard Burns and Mabel Dierdorff Burns. She graduated from Brazil High School. Barbara worked at Arketex in Brazil IN. After marrying Rev Omer Hamilton, she was a full time Nazarene pastor’s wife at Clinton, Cory, and Terre Haute Northside churches. After moving to Terre Haute, Barbara worked in the office of Gartland Foundry...

Wayne Boes Galloway, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle with his family by his side. He was born on May 6, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Mont Rhodes and Ethel A. (Boes) Galloway. Wayne graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lafayette, and later married Ramona Deckard in 1962. He served his country in the Army Reserves, and retired from Ricoh of America...

Karen E. Beil, age 62, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on May 14, 2019, as a result of metastatic breast cancer. Karen was a 1975 graduate of Van Buren High School in Brazil, IN, and a 1977 graduate of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. She had a 25-year career as an administrative assistant at Newburgh United Methodist Church where she was also an active member...

Margaret Anna Green went to be with the Lord on Monday May 13, 2019 in Brazil Indiana. She was born in Clay County on January 24, 1937 to the late Charles and Beulah (Shattuck) Price. Margaret Anna graduated from Staunton High School in 1955 and later became a nurse working for the U.S. Military...

Clarence Treash, 88, passed away Monday May 13, 2019 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. He was born in Clay County on February 8, 1931 to the late George and Luella (Neal) Treash. Clarence attended Van Buren High School, and served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean War. He later married Arlene Rodgers who preceded him in death, and retired from Pillsbury after 25 years. ...

Delbert F. Pullum, 98, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at his home on May 12, 2019. Delbert was born on June 23, 1920, in Sullivan County, Indiana the son of Carl “Jack” Esten Pullum and Zelma Pullum (Terry). He graduated from Hymera High School with the class of 1938. ...

Vielka “Vicky” Alexis Schultz, 56, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, on May 6, 2019, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Vicky was born in Panama on May 13, 1962. After graduating from high school, she met Charles E. Schultz Jr. ...

Raymond Lee Berry, 72, of Mansfield, Indiana passed away on May 5, 2019 following a battle with cancer. Ray was born on June 28, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Donald and Crystal (Kemper) Berry. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1964. Over the years Ray had worked for Columbia Records, Anaconda, Chiyoda...

Kelly Lucile Davis, 21, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2019 due to complications of a seizure. Kelly was born on May 14, 1997, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Gary and Tammy (Shapland) Davis. She graduated from Northview High School with the class of 2015...

William Tanner, 85, of Brazil passed away in his home on May 1, 2019 surrounded by loving family.  He was born on April 19, 1934 to William Tanner Clara Tanner (Stephens.)  He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Tanner; Daughter Debbie Hicks, as well as his sister Mary Ruth Hayes.  William is survived by his son David Tanner; Son-in-law Ron Hicks; Daughters Marilyn James, Beth Mix (Roy), Lisa Backfish (Gary), and Vicki Knust; Brothers, James Tanner (Martha) and Jack Tanner (Judy); Grandchildren Scott James (Juleigh), Billy James, Josh James ( Ashley), Justin James (Gwen), Levi James (Brianna), Lindsey Hicks, Austin Hicks, Brianna Reberger (Eric), Ethan Tanner (Sara), Dabryn Tanner, Renee Reece (Jake), Cole Watts, Wyatt Backfish, Kobe Backfish, Justine Niehaus (Zac), and Tanner Knust; 15 great-grandchildren and two more on their way as well as one great-great-grandchild.  William was an athlete, he enjoyed playing ball, but most of all he loved coaching softball.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially mushroom hunting.  William loved raising his children as well as eating pie and cake whenever given the opportunity.  Visitation for William will be held at Samaritan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave Terre Haute on Monday, May 6, 2019 from 11:00-1:30 with services beginning at 1:30 PM.  Burial will follow at Highland Lawn. ...

Robert Glenn Schultz, 89, of Brazil, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born on April 30, 1930, in Brazil to Wilbur “Bo” and Juanita Schultz. Bob is survived by his children: Michael Schultz, Debbie Tourtillott and husband Kris, and Teresa Phelps, all of Brazil; grandchildren, Amy Schultz, Janelle Schultz, and Mindy Schultz; brother, Ed Schultz; sisters, Judy Winklepleck and Pat Mathis; many great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.. ...

Lois Kroesen, 91, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at her home in Staunton. She was born in Staunton on September 8, 1927 to the late Reed and Beatrice (Ripple) Lawson. Lois attended all 12 years of school in Staunton, and graduated as the Salutatorian in the Class of 1945. ...

Larry William Atterson Sr., 71, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on April 28, 2019 following an extended illness. He was born on January 20, 1948, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Lloyd Vernon and Olive Ilene (Taylor) Atterson. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after two tours in Vietnam. Larry served on the gun boats in the rivers of Vietnam and on the Attack Carrier USS Constellation...

Carol Ann (Csizmar) Christensen went to be with her Lord on April 25, 2019, at home surrounded by family. She was born on October 14, 1934, to the late Viola Foote and Joseph Csizmar in Lynn, Massachusetts. She lived in Vermont and later moved to Milford, Connecticut, where she met and married the love of her life, Edward Carl Christensen. ...

Rudy Max Green, 83, of Greencastle went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2019, after a two year battle with Dementia, at Asbury Towers . Rudy was born in Harmony on May 12, 1935 the son of Albert George and Minerva Ellen (Lash) Green, and was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

Frank E. Farmer, 79, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Exceptional Living Center on April 25, 2019 following a lengthy illness. Frank was born in Clay County, Indiana on December 7, 1939, the son of Oscar and Mazo (Murphy) Farmer. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1958...

Johnnie Ray “Sillyman” Clark, born January 7, 1953, died April 21, 2019. Famous last words “We up, we down, we all around, we gawn! 10-4. Samaritan funeral home assisted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.samaritanfunerals.com...

Earl Francis Hopkins, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. He was born on November 16, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Edgar and Beryl (Barker) Hopkins. Earl attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, and married Marcia Clayton on February 14, 1976. ...

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...