Obituaries

Doyne Youngblood (6/16/21)

Doyne Youngblood, 86 of Center Point, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Healthcare Center on June 16, 2021. Doyne was born on September 5, 1934 to Harvey and Mildred (Lasalle) Youngblood. He married Jo Anne Killion on March 13, 1954. Doyne began working as a young man for Dietz farm. ...
Samuel Roy “Frosty” Thomas (6/16/21)

Samuel Roy “Frosty” Thomas, 89, of Center Point, Indiana, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital on June 14, 2021. Frosty was born on October 10, 1931, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Samuel and Lucille (Cade) Thomas. He graduated from Bowling Green High School with the class of 1950. ...
Velma J. (Alsip) O’Connell (6/14/21)

Velma J. (Alsip) O’Connell of Largo, Florida Passed away May 8,2021. She was a former resident of Brazil and a 1954 graduate of Brazil High School. She is survived by her husband of 65 years James O’Connell, her brother Bob Alsip of Brazil, her son Mike O’Connell, daughters Terri O’Connell-Scruggs and Deanna O’Connell and three granddaughters. Per her wishes she was cremated and there was no formal funeral...
Dean Jay Schlatter (6/11/21)

Dean Jay Schlatter, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born September 15, 1934 in Eaton, Ohio, he was the son of Howard and Bertha (Schwab) Schlatter and was a graduate of Greencastle High School “Class of 1954”...
Jo Ann LeLoup (6/11/21)

Jo Ann LeLoup, 86, of Rosedale, Indiana, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, on June 10, 2021 following pulmonary complications. Jo Ann was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 26, 1934, the daughter of Wilbur and Elizabeth (Hayden) Brock. ...
Margaret A. Creasey (6/10/21)

Early morning on June 10, 2021, Margaret A. Creasey, 80 of Brazil passed away at home after a short battle with cancer. Margaret was born in Staunton, IN on November 10, 1940 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Williams) Dalech. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Creasey; parents, Frank and Dorothy Dalech; a sister, Mary Lou; a brother, Larry; First husband, Richard Brown, Sr...
Shirley F. (Carrico) Hunt (6/10/21)

Shirley F. (Carrico) Hunt went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Cobblestone Crossing, Terre Haute, Indiana surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1926 in Dugger, the daughter of William F, and Golda Blanche (Carr) Carrico. She was a 1944 graduate of Sullivan High School. She was co-owner and bookkeeper for Hugh C. Hunt Construction Company of Brazil for over 30 years...
John Emery Reynolds (6/9/21)

John Emery Reynolds, 69, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Union Hospital with his wife by his side. Emery was born on October 1, 1951, the son of John Edward Reynolds and Ethel Mae (Cree) Reynolds. Emery worked at International Paper in the maintenance and shipping department. ...
Phyllis Marlene McCormick (6/7/21)

Phyllis Marlene McCormick, 77, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Owen County, Indiana on March 7, 1944 to the late Clarence and Marian (Small) McCormick. Phyllis worked for Lobdell Emery in Greencastle until her retirement, she later earned her G.E.D at the age of 65...
Phyllis J. Siples (6/7/21)

In the late hours of June 6, 2021, Phyllis J. Siples passed away after a short stay at Cloverleaf Healthcare and was greeted into Heaven. Phyllis was born on April 29, 1941 to the late James and Eva (Vanatti) Zentko and married the late Delbert Siples on November 6, 1961. ...
Norma Jean Fitzpatrick (6/7/21)

Norma Jean Fitzpatrick, 97, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her residence on June 4, 2021. She was born on November 27, 1923 in New Albany, Indiana to Charles and Pearl (Jennings) Roberts. Norma is survived by her three grandchildren: Walter Fitzpatrick, Lisa Dickerson (Mark)and Jamie Woodard; her four great-grandchildren: Jennifer Lewis (Brian), Jonathon Fitzpatrick (Jessie), Jeanette Wood (Jason)and Lindsey Beasley (Nicholas); five great great-grandchildren: Andrew, Jaylen, Aaliyah, Michael and Max; sister, Georgia Elgan; along with several nieces and nephews.. ...
George R. P. "Paul" Stevenson Jr. (6/7/21)

George R.P. "Paul" Stevenson Jr. of Rosedale, Indiana, 80, passed away at 8:12 p.m., June 2, 2021, at Clinton Gardens in Clinton, Indiana. Born February 10, 1941, in Sandcut, Indiana, to George R. P. Stevenson Sr. and Grace D. Hamilton Stevenson. He married Sandra Sue Davis “Cindy” on May 28, 1960...
Gary Lee Buis (6/7/21)

Gary Lee Buis, 40, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at Methodist Hospital following complications of a vehicle accident. Gary was born on October 3, 1980, the twin son of Russell Buis and Carla (Thomas) Buis. Gary served his country in the Indiana Army National Guard where he served tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, as well as various other Middle East Countries. He also worked as a trainer at Camp Atterbury. As a civilian Gary had been working at Ecology Pest Control...
Dorothy Jane Grigsby (6/7/21)

Dorothy Jane Grigsby, 95, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home with her family by her side on June 5, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1926 in Brazil, daughter of David Elmer and Winifred Fay (Davis) Deakins. Dorothy was a graduate of Staunton High School. Dorothy married Cleveland Grigsby Jr. on January 24, 1945. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2000 after 55 years of marriage...
Ersel E. “Buz” Burgess (6/6/21)

Ersel E. “Buz” Burgess, 83, joined his Dottie in heaven on June 2, 2021 after a brief stay at Cloverleaf Healthcare. He was born on November 24, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Collett and Edna (Mowbray) Burgess. Buz graduated high school in 1955, and served his country in the United States Air Force. He married the love of his life Dorothy “Dottie” White on June 4, 1960...
Peggy Ann Medsker (6/6/21)

Peggy Ann Medsker, 74, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2021 at Hutsonwood of Brazil. She was born in Leeds, Alabama on December 18, 1946 to the late Marion and Flossie (Turner) Batson. Peggy worked at Hoosier Hand-Pak, and also cleaned houses and motels as a side business. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Gann and later by William Medsker; as well as her brother, James Avary...
Terry Lee Miller (6/6/21)

Terry Lee Miller, 75, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, on June 2, 2021 following an extended illness. Terry was born on March 5, 1946, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer and Esther Elnora (Beers) Oldenburg. Terry graduated from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis in 1964. Following high school she worked as a Real Estate Agent with the Schilling Real Estate Agency. She also worked for Sears at Washington Square and C.V.S. in Brazil...
Benjamin Lee Sowers (6/2/21)

Benjamin Lee Sowers, 79, went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2021 after a brief stay in the hospital. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 19, 1941 to the late Frank Benjamin and Virginia (Mewhinney) Sowers. Ben graduated from Bowling Green High School, and later earned his X-Ray Degree from Madison College. He married Hazel Cox on June 24, 1962, they are members of the Terre Haute Seventh Day Adventist Church. Ben was the owner and operator of BLS Contractors...
Brenda Joyce Allen (5/31/21)

Brenda Joyce Allen, 61, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, on May 28, 2021 following a battle with cancer. Brenda was born on December 17, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of William and Merietta (Jackson) Spears. She married Leonard Allen in 1987. She enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time outdoors, gardening, canning, playing Bingo, and especially being mom and grandma...
Tina Marie King (5/30/21)

Tina Marie King was a loving daughter, sister, and Aunt that was called to be our Angel in Heaven on Tuesday, May 25, surrounded by her loving family at home after her courageous battle with colorectal cancer at the young age of 55. Despite battling cancer twice, she fought on in hopes of returning to her family and work, up until her final days...
Brenda Sue Custis (5/30/21)

Brenda Sue Custis, 72, Solsberry, formerly of Reelsville, died on May 28, 2021. Brenda was a 1967 graduate of Reelsville High School in Putnam County. She retired from Farmers & Mechanics Bank in Bloomington after many years of service. Brenda was a master Gardener with a love for flowers and gardening. She enjoyed collecting antiques and sold some of them from her business in Solsberry. She was an active member of the Solsberry Methodist Church...
Shelly Anne Sanders (5/27/21)

Shelly Anne Sanders, 56, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, on May 25, 2021 following an extended illness. Shelly was born on December 13, 1964, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Gale and Sonnie Sue (Urbain) Stevens. Shelly was a loving and passionate person who cared deeply for her loved ones as a mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed reading, horses, and listening to music...
Vickie Lynn Cox (5/27/21)

Vickie Lynn Cox, 62, of Staunton gained her wings on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 after a courageous battle with an extended illness. She was born August 19, 1958 in Brazil, Indiana to Luther E. Metz and Beulah J. Brown Metz. Vickie was a 1976 graduate of Van Buren High School. ...
Pastor Ford D. Bond (5/24/21)

GREENFIELD – Pastor Ford D. Bond, age 64, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute on October 16, 1956 to Roy E. Bond and Gertrude F. (Cooksey) Bond. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1975. Pastor Bond earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University in 1992 and his master’s degree in 1994. On March 14, 1992, he married Janis M. (Foote) Bond in Terre Haute...
Michael Jon Byrer (5/24/21)

Michael Jon Byrer, 73, of Bowling Green, Indiana, passed away at the Waters of Greencastle, on May 23, 2021. Michael was born on December 3, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of John Byrer and Betty (Ward) Byrer. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged...
Steve Tabor (5/24/21)

Steve Tabor of Hamilton Ohio, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana was born January 1, 1957 and passed away at home of natural causes on May 19, 2021. Steve is survived by his wife Darla Johnson-Tabor formerly from Brazil, IN. Sons Brock and wife Casey Tabor of Beavercreek, Ohio, and Chance Tabor of Toledo, Ohio. ...
Melvin Leon Mercer (5/24/21)

Melvin Leon Mercer, 80, of Brazil, IN, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Leon was born on December 1, 1940, to Melvin O. and Emma Lurene (Sullivan) Mercer in Carbon. He was a 1959 graduate of Van Buren High School. On February 9, 1962, he married the love of his life Barbara Faye Allen, who survives...
Harriet Elizabeth (Mayle) Williams (5/23/21)

Harriet Elizabeth (Mayle) Williams, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Yuma, AZ, due to complications from congestive heart failure. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 2, 1946, in Brazil, Indiana, to Harry Ellsworth, Sr., and Genevieve (Tucker) Mayle. She is the...
Vicki Jo Hess (5/20/21)

Vicki Jo Hess, 76, of Brazil, passed away Monday morning, May 17, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on Jan. 17, 1945 to Joseph Edward Laudig and Mildred Louise (Coffman) Laudig. She is survived by her husband, Charles Hess; two sons, Todd Farris and wife Marla of Greencastle and Troy Farris and wife Jennifer of Brazil; four grandchildren, Ryan Farris and wife Elizabeth, Katie Farris, Jackson Farris and Jenna Farris; one great-grandson, Harvey Farris; and her sisters, Nancy Branneman and Patty Buis.. ...
Wanda June (Hamm) Golembiecki (5/20/21)

Wanda June (Hamm) Golembiecki, 79, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Regional Hospital, on May 19, 2021 following an extended illness. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on October 10, 1941, the daughter of Hubert and Rosa (Deeter) Hamm. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1959. ...
Roberta Marie Robertson (5/20/21)

Roberta Marie Robertson (7/1/1946 – 3/5/2021) was born in Evanston, IL to Robert (Bob) W. Evans and G. Marie (Whitters) Evans. Her family lived in various places in Illinois until age 11 when they moved to Brazil, In. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1964. The next few years saw her living in Chicago, San Francisco & Indianapolis. It was in Indianapolis where she met the father of her children, John Robertson...
Frederick William Schmitz, Jr. (5/13/21)

Frederick William Schmitz, Jr. passed away May 4, 2021. He was born April 9, 1923 at Glendale, St. Louis County Missouri to Frederick William Schmitz, Sr. and Elsie Louise (nee Boehm) Schmitz. He was called for the WWII draft but was rejected for military service because of a vision defect...
Michael Hamilton Hayes (5/12/21)

Michael Hamilton Hayes, 80, of Plainfield and formerly of Brazil, Indiana passed away while at Community North Heart Hospital in Indianapolis, following heart complications. Mike was born on January 31, 1941, the son of Claude and Margaret (Hamilton) Hayes. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1959. He then earned a Batchelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose Poly (now Rose Hulman)...
Marilyn K. Sherwood (5/12/21)

Marilyn K. Sherwood, 74, of Burlington, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 at her home. Born January 11, 1947 in Brazil, IN, she was the daughter of Eugene and Louise (Atterberry) Specker. Marilyn worked at J.I. Case as a buyer for 25 years. Survivors include her daughter, Andrea (Michael) Chapman of Burlington; two granddaughters, Ashlee Sherwood and Paige Sherwood; and a sister, Janice Stultz of Indianapolis, IN...
Dana Louise Kirk (5/10/21)

Dana Louise Kirk, 62, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, on May 8, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Dana was born on April 2, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Merlin and Judith (Via) Kirk. She received her Certified Nursing Assistant credentials from Ivy Tech. She worked as a CNA various nursing homes in the area including The Cannon Inn and Southwood Health Care...
Daniel Dean Morgan (5/10/21)

Daniel Dean Morgan, 56, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 8, 2021 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Dan was born on December 20, 1964, in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, the son of Phillip E. and Marie J. (Legrue) Morgan. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1982. Following high school he began driving a truck. He drove for USA and Ryder. Dan also worked as an independent driver for a short time...
Patricia Ann Mattox (5/10/21)

Patricia Ann Mattox, 81 of Brazil, passed away on Thursday May 6, 2021 in Hutsonwood of Brazil. She was born on August 1, 1939 in Terre Haute, the daughter of Harry Secrest and Iva (Titus) Secrest. Patty was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School in Terre Haute. ...
Robert W. McClelland (5/10/21)

Robert W. McClelland, 71, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute surrounded by family. He was born on October 19, 1949 in Brazil to the late Charles and Geneva (Dickerson) McClelland. Robert attended Brazil High School and spent the majority of his life repairing old cars and working on small engine repair. Robert married Connie Cox on August 24, 1978, and together they raised four children...
John Lee Harden (5/10/21)

John Lee Harden, 69, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, on May 6, 2021 following a lengthy illness. John was born on December 9, 1951, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Max and Dora (Burkett) Harden. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1970. ...
Jerry Lee Griffin (5/9/21)

Jerry Lee Griffin, 69, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, unexpectedly, on May 7, 2021 following an extended illness. Jerry was born on July 18, 1951, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Earl and Mary (Hawkins) Griffin. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1969. Jerry worked at Columbia House for many years as a mechanic. After Columbia House closed he moved to Wal Mart Distribution, in Greencastle, where he worked as a mechanic as well...
Wilbur Petty (5/9/21)

Wilbur Petty, 92, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, on May 9, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Wilbur was born on March 2, 1929, in Carbon, Indiana, the son of Charles and Oval (Borg) Petty. Wilbur graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1948. ...
Agnes Ruth (Ooley) Tibbets (5/5/21)

Agnes Ruth (Ooley) Tibbets, 95, of Warsaw, Indiana (formerly of Mentone, Indiana) passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2021 in the home she shared with her daughter. She spent her last days visiting with friends and family members, letting them know how excited she was to be going to Heaven. Agnes was born August 13, 1925 in Brazil, Indiana to Loran I. and Ethel (Miller) Ooley...
Kimberly Vanatti Reel (5/5/21)

Kimberly Vanatti Reel, 59, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on May 3, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1962, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Merlyn and Dorothy (Kidwell) Vanatti. Kim was a proud 1980 graduate of Brazil High School. Throughout her life she continued to enjoy planning reunions and class events. Kim worked as a medical assistant in Muncie and Yorktown Indiana for several years...
Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Christensen (5/3/21)

Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Christensen, 67, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on December 5, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Thorveld and Beverly (Bruce) Christensen. Ronnie graduated from Santana High School in 1969, and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Janeece (Cotten) on November 4, 1984, and worked for the City of Brazil...
Elizabeth Ann Love (5/3/21)

Elizabeth Ann Love, 83, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on May 1, 2021, while staying at Cloverleaf Health Care, for a short period of time. Ann was born in Brazil, Indiana, on January 12, 1938, the daughter of Ott and Margaret (Wardlaw) Buckner. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1955. She married David Love on March 2, 1956. Along with her husband, Ann owned and operated an automotive retail establishment in Brazil...
Larry Thomas "L.T." Clark (5/3/21)

Larry Thomas Clark, also known as “L.T.” Clark, entered this world on May 13, 1937. He roamed the earth for 83 years. He was the proud parent of four children, Dabren, Theres, Kip and Yates. These four, along with their spouses, Dan, JC, Sheila, and Robbyn, produced 11 wonderful grandkids and 16 fun-loving great-grandkids. ...
Ronald J. Pearce (5/3/21)

Ronald J. Pearce, 68, of Brazil passed away Friday April 30, 2021 in Brazil. He was a retired supervisor at Great Dane Trailers. He was born November 30, 1952 in Clay County, Indiana to William J. and Myra Kathryn (Warner) Pearce. Ronald is survived by his sons, Gabe Pearce and wife Stacy and Matt Pearce and wife Jenny; sister, Carol Buck; brothers, John Pearce and Gary Pearce; grandchildren, Cory, Tara, Max, Dylan, Emily, Layla, Toby, and Zack; best friend, Doug Cooper and several nieces and nephews. ...
Anthony J. Slater (4/29/21)

Anthony J. Slater, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on March 13, 1953 to the late Paul A. Slater, Jr. And Loretta M. (Johnson) Slater. Tony graduated from Brazil High School in 1971, and worked as a telephone installation tech for GTE and Atlantic Bell, and later worked for Ascena in Greencastle. ...
Mary Jo Swalls (4/24/21)

Mary Jo Swalls, 88, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital, on April 23, 2021 following complications of a stroke. Mary Jo was born on October 26, 1932, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Raymond and Joy (Trueblood) Lanning. She graduated from Glenn High School in 1950. ...
Charles A. Girton (4/19/21)

Charles A. Girton, 88 of Brazil, passed away April 18, 2021 at 7:00am at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. He was born December 12, 1932 in Putman County, the son of Luther and Fialty (Conner) Girton. He graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955...