Obituaries

Jane Lee (Terhune) Hubble Elliott, 72, went home to the Lord on Friday July 31, 2020 with her family by her side.  Born on March 15, 1948 in Indianapolis Indiana to John McCulloch Terhune and Mildred Leone (Hancock) Terhune, she graduated from Northwest High School. ...

Laura Jean (Carroll) Boyce, 72, was taken home by the Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 30, 2020. Born August 19, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Walter Joseph and Laura Jean (Koppe) Carroll, she was graduated from Montour High School as a member of the Class of 1965, where she was a member of the gymnastics team and varsity cheerleader for a two-time state champion football team. ...

Joseph Charles Toth, 59, of Rockville, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence. He was a truck driver for Wal-Mart. He was born December 2, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Joseph C. Toth and Mary Katherine Kerr Tzitz. Survivors include his wife, Diane Crooks Toth; daughter, Kim (Sam) Benton of Clinton; father, Joseph C. ...

Jackie Jean Gardner, 61, of Brazil passed away Wednesday, July 29. 2020 in her residence. She was born in Brazil on March 12, 1959 to Tom McCullough and Joanne (Reedy) Kelly. Jackie attended Brazil High School and was a courier Unites States Postal Service and Pony Express. She liked to read, listen to music and cook. She also enjoyed making crafts and painting...

Phyllis Ann James, 78, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, on July 30, 2020 following an extended illness. Phyllis was born on October 6, 1941, in Brazil, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Martin) Cooper. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1959. She married Tom James on October 16, 1959. She worked for J.C. Penney, First Bank and Trust, House of Spirits, and the Brazil Public Library...

Marietta Haverkamp, 82 of Brazil passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. She was born on April 6, 1938 in Greenup, IL to Dwight and Stella Mae (Sparks) Moses. Marietta attended Cumberland High School in Greenup. She was a homemaker. Marietta enjoyed reading, watching the Golden Girls, old westerns, crocheting and following the Cincinnati Reds...

Evert L. Arnett, 89, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born on March 20, 1931 in Wolf County, Kentucky, and worked at Logan Clay Factory and retired from Tri Industries in Terre Haute. Evert loved being outside, hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family. ...

Jerry “Peach” Bruer, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 10, 1949 in Brazil to the late Charles and Ruth (Lowdermilk) Bruer. Jerry graduated from Brazil High School in 1967 and served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a painter for Bemis for over 20 years...

Charles Edward Schultz, Sr., 83, died peacefully on July 29, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. He was born on May 11, 1937, to Juanita and Wilburn “Bo” Schultz. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1956. Ed, as he was known, married Virginia Lamb on June 1, 1958. ...

Mary Ellen Chaney, 95, of Rosedale, Indiana passed away at 2:40 am Monday, July 27, 2020 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born May 25, 1925 in Clay County, Indiana to the late Robert Brown and Gladys White Brown. She was a 1943 graduate of Bridgeton High School. ...

Hanna M. Stantz, 17, of Gosport, passed away unexpectedly of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 25, 2020. Hanna was born in Bloomington, Indiana on July 10, 2003 to Kevin David Stantz, Jr. and Crystal Lynn (Lineweaver) Fishel. Hanna was a beautiful soul and loved everyone. She enjoyed all kinds of music, taking photographs and fishing. To say that she was a "country girl" is an understatement...

James Frederick Steele II, 76, of Center Point passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 peacefully in his residence. He was born on December 8, 1943 in Princeton, IN to James Frederick Steele I and Margaret Marie (Bush) Steele. James was a 1961 graduate of Brazil High School and attended Princeton University. ...

Vanessa Kay Moore, 62, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home in Carbon. She was born in Granite City, Illinois on February 27, 1958 to the late Bobby Joe Moore and Geneva Doughty. Vanessa graduated from Staunton High School in 1976, and served her country in the United States Air Force. She worked as a Quality Control Specialist for Stratosphere Quality, LLC...

Alice Joan Miller, 78, of Clay County, Indiana passed away while staying at Cloverleaf Healthcare on July 25, 2020 following an extended illness. Joan, as she was known, was born in Vermillion County, on July 26, 1941, the daughter of Elmer and Flora (Archer) Bouillez. She graduated from Brazil High School. She married Seldon “Bob” Miller who preceded her in death in 2017...

Betty Jean Riggs, 93, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on July 23, 2020, while at Union Hospital, following a brief illness. Betty was born on January 19, 1927, in Clinton, Indiana the daughter of Harry H.M. Marshall and Sophia (Goldhardt) Marshall. Betty married Glenn Riggs on March 7, 1944; he preceded her in death in 2003. Betty loved taking care of her family, traveling, flower gardening and spending time with her family – especially her grandkids...

Jack Duane McCullough, 85, of Cory, Indiana, passed away on July 21, 2020, following an extended illness. Jack was born in Cory, Indiana on August 18, 1934, the son of Mack and Hattie (Stoops) McCullough. Jack was a member of the Cory Zion Church and had attended there nearly all his life. ...

Carol S. Johnson passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Carol was the oldest of four children, the mother of two, and the grandma of two. Carol was born April 27, 1957, to Edward and Ruth (Brown) Guy. ...

Mildred (Mitzi) B. Teter, 95, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Cornerstone Hospice, Tavares, Florida. Mitzi, or “Brad”, known by many, was born May 24, 1925. She graduated from Van Buren High School, as co-Valedictorian, attended Indiana University School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse. ...

James Barnhart Corbin, 83, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on July 20, 2020. Jim was born on April 26, 1937, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Wayne and Marion (Barnhart) Corbin. Jim graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1955 and later from Indiana State University with a Master’s degree in Education. ...

Joyce I. (Jolliff) Kollmeyer, 82, of Brazil, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home with her family close by. Joyce was born April 10, 1938 to Esther and Fred Jolliff of Odon, Indiana. She graduated from Odon High School. She married George Kollmeyer on September 2, 1962...

Linda Kay Romas, 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, on July 17, 2020. Linda was born on September 14, 1939, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Lechner) Hauser. Linda graduated from Bowling Green High School with the class of 1957. ...

Jack Shanks. 1931-2020 Jack went home to Heaven July 10, from his home in Lutz, Florida He was born in Stanford, Ky., June 24,1931 to Ted and Lula Shanks He graduated from Ashboro School in 1949 and served in the Army from 1953-55 during the Korean conflict. Jack married Pat Buck in 1954...

George Lewis Smith, 79, of Clay City passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Coal City, IN on November 9, 1940 to Howard and Marie (Wright) Smith George was a 1958 graduate of Coal City High School and attended Vincennes University. ...

Mildred Marie Rittinghouse, 102, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at her home, surrounded by her famiy, on July 8, 2020. Mildred was born on August 17, 1917, in Tangier, Indiana, the daughter of Harry and Nellie (Weaver) Dean. She married John Rittinghouse on February 7, 1938. ...

Terre Haute, Indiana Richard Von Pippin, 84, went to be with his Lord on July 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Normal, Illinois on April 18, 1936 to the late Arthur and Kathryn (Fey) Pippin. Richard attended Morton Township High School, and earned his Master’s Degree from Indiana State University...

Brazil, Indiana Evelyn Ernestine Baker, 90, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Huntington County, Indiana on September 23, 1929 to the late Jesse and Jessie (Chambers) Roach. Evelyn graduated from Troy-Luckey High School, later from the Methodist Hospital Nursing School and married William Edward Baker on February 3, 1951...

Raymond Earl Chamberlain, 79, of Clay County, Indiana, went to be with the Lord, while at home, surrounded by his family, on July 4, 2020. Ray had been fighting an 11 year battle with complications of a stroke. Ray was born on September 5, 1940, the son of Earl and Frances (Thomas) Chamberlain. ...

Dale Leland Lowdermilk, 90, of Cory, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born in Clay City on August 16, 1929. Raised on the family farm since the age of 9, Dale started working with his grandfather on the farm and carried on the family tradition for the next 81 years. ...

Gregory Ross Mullinix, 71, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on July 2, 2020 following a brief illness. His death was unrelated to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Greg was born on October 17, 1948, in Clay County, Indiana to Arthur Ray “Ross” and Wilma Jean (Meadows) Mullinix. ...

William Harold Reeves, 84, of Greencastle went home to be with The Lord Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. William was born in Park County on March 9, 1936, the son of Harry J. and Reba F. (Ewing) Reeves, and was a graduate of Van Buren High School. He attended Purdue University...

YORKTOWN- Janet Louise Munro, 93, of Yorktown, Indiana, passed peacefully on June 30th, 2020, at Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center. Janet was born on October 16, 1926, to Raymond and Mary Heath, in Muncie, Indiana and graduated from Cowan High School in 1944...

Stephen R. Guyer, 59, of Olney, formerly of Brazil, IN, died on Sunday, June 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 21, 1960 in Brazil, IN, the son of Richard and Marsha (Campbell) Guyer. He married Cheri (Blain) on June 22, 1990, and she survives...

Beverly Jane Conrad (Miller) of Brazil, Indiana passed away on June 29th, 2020, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Everett L. Conrad; sons Mark (Lori) Conrad, Stephen (Vickie) Conrad, and Matthew (Rhonda) Conrad, 10 grandchildren, (Erica Nicole, Stephen Daniel (Kelsey Elise), Rachel Anne (Alexander Luc), Alyssa Marie (Shane Allen), Amy Christine (Kirby Allen), Hannah Elizabeth (Ryan Matthew), Sarah Grace, Emily Leanne (Matthew “Buzz” Alexander), Abigail Rochelle, and Anne Marie) and 8 great grandchildren (Braylan Allen, Landon Matthew, Blakely Evelyn, Sawyer Eleanor, Beckett Everett, Marshall Evan, Lewis Ryan Elliot, and Grayson Allen).. ...

Brazil, Indiana Capt. Jerrold Orrin Bevis, retired U.S. Army Special Forces passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2020 surrounded by his immediate and extended family of loved ones. Jerry served as a medic in the Vietnam War and was the first male graduated from the nursing program at ISU. ...

Margaret Ann Landsee of Waterloo, WI went to be with the Lord after succumbing to her failing health on June 26, 2020 at 78 years of age. It was her final wish to pass after saying her goodbyes to her loving family under the comfort of Rainbow Hospice Care...

Levi Michael Dotson, 34, of Brazil, Indiana went home to be with the Lord, on June 26, 2020 following a vehicle accident in Putnam County. Levi was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 21, 1986 the son of Jacqueline Rominger and Brian Dotson. Levi graduated from Robinson High School with the class of 2005. ...

Craig Jay Widener, 75. of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 in I.U. West in Avon. Craig was born in Indianapolis on December 16, 1944 to Russell Lloyd and Mildred (Green) Wildener. Craig graduated from Danville High School and Indiana State University with a degree in Social Studies. Craig retired from the American Red Cross of Indianapolis as Chief Operating Officer after 40 years of service. He attended Trinity Church in Indianapolis...

Joe Beckley passed away in Clay City on June 26th 2020 at the age of 55. Joe was born in Greenfield Indiana on August 3rd 1964. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1982, and went on to join the army and specialize in field artillery. In his early years, he worked for Lane Northern of Indianapolis. ...

Barbara K. Stultz, 79, of Coal City passed away on Monday June 22. 2020 in Union Hospital. She was born in Greene County, Indiana on May 26, 1941 to Ermal and Louise (Griffith) Beatty. Barbara was a 1959 graduate of Switz City High School. She started the Center for Women’s ministry in Clay City and was their director and counselor. ...

Edward “Eddie” L. Floyd, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. He was born in Brazil on October 15, 1951 to the late Lawrence and Mildred (Walker) Floyd. Eddie attended Brazil High School and worked at Glen and Gary until they closed, spent 15 years at General Shale and then worked at Brick Craft for 4 years before retiring. ...

Joyce Elaine Nees, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020 in Union Hospital in Clinton, Indiana with loved ones by her side. Joyce had been in failing health, for several months. Joyce was born on January 5, 1939, at home, in Terre Haute, Indiana...

Phyllis Ann (Braden) Modesitt, 79, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at home, on June 22, 2020 following a brief illness. Phyllis was born on July 21, 1940, in Clay County, Indiana the daughter of Clarence A. and Dorothy (Brown) Braden. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1958. Phyllis married Thomas Modesitt on May 30, 1958. Phyllis worked for Columbia House and retired after many years...

Larry Joseph Carr, age 79, of Crawfordsville went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He was born on January 14, 1941 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Joseph W. and Ruby Winn Carr. Larry graduated from Van Buren High school in 1959 and proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. ...

Emma Louise Batson, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on April 7, 1942 in Brazil to the late Kenneth and Frieda (Richter) Archer. Emma attended high school in Indianapolis, and married Marion Batson in September of 1995. ...

James “Jim” Walter Hicks went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2020 following complications of COVID-19. Jim was born in 1937 at the home of his grandparents, Charles and Desta (Bunger) Hicks in Ligonier, IN. He attended several grade schools and graduated from Cromwell High School in Noble County, Indiana. ...

Betty Jane Phillips, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away while staying at Exceptional Living Center. Betty was born on February 16, 1929, in Brazil, the daughter of Otis Elmer Wilson and Florence Josephine (Parr) Wilson. Over the years she worked at Mallory’s, CBS, Quaker Maid, and Adamson’s Dry Cleaning. ...

James Fredrick Moyer, 82, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Indiana University Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 18, 2020. Jim was born on March 21, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Robert Earl and Katherine June (Kempf). Jim graduated from Gerstmeyer High School. Following high school, Jim served his country in the United States Army in Germany and France...

Athena Mika Welch, 8 years old, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020 after a tragic swimming accident. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 28, 2011 to Jeffery and Beverly (Scott) Welch. Teenie attended New Life Fellowship, and was entering the third grade at Meridian Elementary School. She loved being outdoors, fishing, swimming, playing with her sisters, and playing Pokémon Go...

Norma Lois Humphrey, 85 of Danville, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center. Norma was born in Putnam County on July 12, 1934, the daughter of Clarence and Arlie (Starwalt) Harvey, and was a graduate of Greencastle High School. She also received her CNA through Ivy Tech College...

Susan Kaye Fortner Rowan, 62, of Brazil went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2020 in Brazil. She was born in Indianapolis to Verlin T. and Margaret Jane (Matthews) Fortner. Susan attended Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis. She took part in the El Shaddai Emmaus Community. She loved to go shopping, spending time with her family and the company of her cat. Susan was a assistant executive director at The House of Hope/Mission Teens...