Obituaries

Janine A. Riggen, 64, of Brazil passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Cloverleaf Healthcare. Janine was born in Queens, NY the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Farley. Janine retired from Clay County Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Christopher Tork Riggen, siblings, Patricia Farley and Thomas Farley...

John Jason Nicoson, 43, of Indianapolis and formerly of Clay City, passed away unexpectedly, September 22, 2016. Jason was born May 19, 1973, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of John H. and Joellen R. (Schepper) Nicoson. He graduated from Clay City Junior / Senior High with the class of 1991. ...

Larry Jay Metz, 70, of Crawfordsville passed away Friday morning, Sept. 23, 2016, at home after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Metz worked for the state of Indiana for 36 years. He enjoyed having coffee with friends, playing cards, taking care of his granddaughter, NASCAR racing, fishing and loved his dogs...

Mary Christina Marsh, 101, of Brazil, passed away while living at Westminster Village, September 18, 2016. She was born December 25, 1914, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Thomas J. and Jessie (Wade) Marsh. She graduated from Wiley High School in 1933 and attended Wabash Brown Business College in Terre Haute for two years...

Larry Jay Metz, 70, Crawfordsville, passed away Friday morning at home after a long battle with cancer. Metz worked for the State of Indiana for 36 years. He enjoyed having coffee with friends, playing cards, taking care of his granddaughter, NASCAR racing, fishing and loved his dogs...

September 2, 1924 - September 20, 2016 Dorothy A. Milner, 92, of Riley, went to be with the Lord at 9PM on September 20, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 2, 1924 to John and Mary McLaughlin. Dorothy graduated from Riley High School in 1942 and was married to the love of her life, James Otto Milner, August 1, 1944. ...

Stephen Douglas Clark, 69, of Brazil, passed away September 18, 2016 at Indiana University IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with cancer. Stephen was born February 9, 1947 in Greencastle, the son of the late Emerson and Mary (Duell) Clark. ...

Jack F. Ruth Sr, 64, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away, September 18, 2016, at Union Hospital following an extended illness. Jack was born April 21, 1952, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, the son of Franklin C. and Dorothy (Bender) Ruth. He graduated from Freedom Area Jr. ...

Donald Ray Hinesley Sr., 75, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at his home, September 14, 2016 following several years of declining health. He was born December 8, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Jack and Hazel (Barbee) Hinesley. As a young man, Don left school and joined the United States Air Force. He served his country for 23 years before retiring from active duty and returning as an Air Force Civil Service employee where he retired again after an additional 20 plus years of service...

Erma L. Kirkling, 88, of Clay City, died September 14, 2016, at Owen Valley Health Campus. She was born in her home in Perry Township, March 1, 1928 the daughter of Herbert and Desta D. (Coble) Corbin. She grew up at Art IN where her parents ran a grocery store and post office. ...

Donald Wayne Miller, 77, of Brazil, passed away, September 13, 2016 at 6:18pm, in his home, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born February 18, 1939 in Parke County, the son of Seldon and Lorene Craig Miller. He graduated from Bridgeton High School, Class of 1957. In high school, he enjoyed sports and excelled in baseball and track. He was united to Virginia Downing Miller on December 10, 1961. She preceded him in death...

Allen “Al” Childs, 86, Spencer, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Al was born in New Albany, Indiana on May 3, 1930, to Calvin Sr. and Margaret (Horlander) Childs. Al owned and operated Napa Automotive Parts in Ellettsville, Spencer and Brazil, Indiana. ...

Robert Lee Jackson, 46, of Troy, Alabama, passed away on 25 August 2016. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on 9 August 1970 to Carol Ann Boyd and Wayne Jackson. Robert joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school. He served in the Air Force for 26 years and retired in 2014...

Richard “Rich” Dane Lorenze, 71, of Brazil, passed away September 12, 2016, at Greene County Hospital, in Linton, following a battle with Alzheimer’s and Diabetes. Rich was born in Clay County, Indiana, May 4, 1945 the son of Marshall “Max” Lorenze and Ethel (Krider) Lorenze. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1963. Rich worked with his dad at Lorenze’s Service Inc.. He ran the station until he was unable to do so any longer due to his failing health...

Timothy Dale Hofmann, 46, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 9, 2016 at home. He was born October 4, 1969, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Warren and Kathryn (Farmer) Hofmann. Tim graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1988...

Mr. Thomas Ross Sprouse, 72, of Winston Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. He was born in Staunton, Indiana on June 27, 1944 to Irvin Franklin Sprouse and Bernice Meneely. Captain Sprouse served in the US Marine Corps and was an A-6 carrier pilot, stationed on the USS Coral Sea from 1970-1971. ...

Judith E. Purnhagen, 78, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away September 9, 2016, at home with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness. Judy was born October 22, 1937, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Virgil and Maxine (Sturm) Flynn. She married Lewis Purnhagen on January 26, 1979. They celebrated 35 years of marriage before his passing on November 29, 2014. Judy had worked as a School Cafeteria Worker at Terre Haute North High School for several years...

Christine J. King, 36 of Harmony, passed away September 7, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was diagnosed with leukemia only six months ago. She was born November 19, 1979 in Clay County, the daughter of Ronald McLin and Ada Schell McLin. She attended Northview High School. She worked at Heartland in Greencastle, and for the past seven years she has worked at the McDonald’s I-70 Location and was currently a manager...

Timothy Dale Hofmann, 46, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 9, 2016 at home. He was born October 4, 1969, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Warren and Kathryn (Farmer) Hofmann. Tim graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1988. Tim had worked at Morris Manufacturing and the Brazil City Wastewater Treatment Plant. In his free time he enjoyed target practicing at his family’s farm...

Judith E. Purnhagen, 78, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away September 9, 2016, at home with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness. Judy was born October 22, 1937, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Virgil and Maxine (Sturm) Flynn. She married Lewis Purnhagen on January 26, 1979. They celebrated 35 years of marriage before his passing on November 29, 2014. Judy had worked as a School Cafeteria Worker at Terre Haute North High School for several years...

James Lee Fagg, 48, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 7, 2016. James was born on February 18, 1968, in West Terre Haute, Indiana the son of James Wayne Fagg and Judith Ann Fagg. James was currently working at Greenleaf Inc., in Fontanet, Indiana, in Maintenance. ...

Freddie Dean Brough, 67, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 6, 2016 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. He was born July 4, 1949, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Roy H. and Betty Jane (Burris) Brough. He graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1969. ...

Rosalie Joan (Schauwecker) Bess, 87, of Clay City, passed away on September 6, 2016 at Bethesda Gardens in Terre Haute. Rosalie was born December 30, 1928 in Clay City, the daughter of the late Jesse and Maude (Ream) Schauwecker. She graduated from Clay City High School in 1947. ...

Charles Eugene McClelland, 72, Brazil, went to be with the Lord Sept. 1, 2016 at his home with family by his side after a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Born February 21, 1944, he was the son of the late Charles and Geneva (Reese) McClelland. Charles married Pam (Cox) McClelland in 1979...

After an extended battle with cancer, Marcey Lynn Moore passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2016 at the age of 47. Marcey was born to parents Annetta Rector and Marc Beeson on July 27, 1969. She graduated from Clay City High School in 1987 and married her husband, David Moore, on March 18, 1989. Marcey was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend who enjoyed living life to the fullest...

Ray D. Beaman, 74 of Orlando, FL, formerly of Brazil, died unexpectedly August 17, 2016 in Orlando, due to heart issues. He was born June 22, 1942 in Greencastle, the son of Ralph “Tarz” Beaman and Devona Miller Beaman. He graduated from Greencastle High School, Class of 1960. ...

Margaret Jane (Waller) Haltom passed away on September 3, 2016 at her home after a yearlong battle with Cancer. Margaret was born on March 27, 1955 to Chester and Virginia Waller, she grew up in Marshall, Illinois. She attended Lakeland College. Margaret enjoyed gardening, animals, and spending time with her only grandson...

David Vernon Brothers, 69, Brazil, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil, Indiana to the late Joseph Vernon Brothers and Lillian Irene (Reese) Price. David graduated from Brazil High School in 1965, and worked for the City of Brazil for 26 years. He enjoyed playing music, playing poker and spending time with friends and family. David was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Price and sister, Gail Anne Brothers...

Deanna Kaye Wells, 71 of Greencastle, passed away August 31, 2016 in Danville, IN. Deanna was born January 26, 1945 in Brazil, IN to the late Kibbe Maurice and Dorothy Orth Snell. She was a 1963 graduate of Brazil High School and attended Indiana State University. On September 27, 1964 she married Larry Wells and he survives...

Jack Emmerson Knox, 87, of Greencastle, Indiana, and formerly of Clay County, Indiana, passed away at The Waters of Greencastle, September 1, 2016. Jack was born May 17, 1929, in Centerpoint, Indiana, the son of Walter D. and Mary Gertrude (Dierdorf) Knox. ...

Roy “Buzz” Hogan Jr., 87, of Terre Haute, passed away August 31, 2016 at Kindred Southwood Health Campus with his family by his side. Buzz was born May 9, 1929, in Hoosierville, the son of the late Roy Sr. and Julia (Smith) Hogan. He served three years, during World War II, in the United States Air Force. ...

Karen A. (Fielding) Pettit, 69, of Brazil, passed away on August 30, 2016 at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil with her family by her side. Karen was born November 30, 1946, in Terre Haute, the daughter of the late James and Julia (Thompson) Fielding. ...

Betty R Butts, 82 went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2016 after a lengthy battle with heart disease, passing peacefully. She lived and raised her family in the Brazil area most of her life. Due to health reasons she moved to Beech Grove, Indiana 5 years ago. She loved being with her family and her church. She was a life long member of the Brazil First Church of the Nazarene before transferring her membership to the South Side Church of the Nazarene of Indianapolis...

Clyde E. Iliff, 90, Brazil, passed away Tuesday August 30, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on February 6, 1926 in Griffith, Indiana to the late Bert and Esther (Johnson) Iliff. Clyde served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and went on to marry Charlotte "Leona" Bales on February 23, 1946...

Betty H. Keyt, 92, of Brazil, passed away August 27, 2016 while living at Cloverleaf Health Care. She was born July 4, 1924, in Parke County, Indiana, the daughter of Otis A. and Bessie (Roach) Lancaster. She worked at Clay County Hospital for 30 years. Family was the focus of Betty's life. She loved caring for her children and grandchildren, cooking, and taking care of her home. Later in life she found enjoyment in gardening and feeding the birds...

Marjorie Lee Johnson, 89, of Brazil, passed away August 25, 2016 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. Marjorie was born September 17, 1926 in Vigo County, the daughter of the late Orville and Harriett (Harkes) Hoffman. She graduated from Fontanet High School in 1944. Marjorie worked in the Auto Manufacturing Industry for the majority of her career until her retirement in 1984. Marjorie was a member of the Order of Eastern Star...

Ava Mae (Hall) Mullenix, 90, of Clay County, Indiana, passed away at her home, August 26, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was born March 12, 1926, in Parke County, Indiana the daughter of George William Henry Hall and Gertrude Bell (Jones) Hall. Ava graduated from the Carbon School. She had worked for Mallory's in Rockville and Windbreaker in Brazil. She also worked at the Clay County Health Center, as a house keeper for several years...

Debra Lynn (McCoy) Littig, 57, of Brazil, passed away August 24, 2016 at Union Hospital. She was born June 18, 1959 in Kentucky, the daughter of Raymond and Lynda McCoy. Debra received her Associates Degree in Architecture from Ivy Tech in 1983. She served her country with the United States Army. ...

Chad Alan Smith, 41, Terre Haute (formerly of Sullivan), passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at 10:33 a.m. after a long and valiant fight with ALS. He was surrounded by his family and his loving caregivers from Heart to Heart Hospice. Chad was born to Charles Smith and Linda Callahan Smith Pierce on June 26, 1975. He will be remembered as a devoted father, son, brother, and uncle and a fierce competitor in any sport in which he participated...

Ashley Ann McMickle, 25, was killed August 21, 2016, as a result of a violent crime in Terre Haute, Indiana. Ashley was born the daughter of Betty (Barnett) Metz on September 17, 1990 in Brazil, Indiana. She has worked as a cashier. Ashley is preceded in death by her step-father Mike Metz Sr., a brother James Brandon Barnett who passed away in 2011, and two uncles: James Ray Barnett and Benjamin "Timmer" Barnett...

Robert "Bob" Lee Young, 79, Brazil, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Harrison Crossing Healthcare in Terre Haute with his family at his side. He was born on December 10, 1936 in Putnam County to the late William Elmer Young and Dorothy (Williamson) Young. ...

Martha Jane McPherson, 83, of Reelsville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, August 20, 2016 while staying at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. She was born on November 27, 1932, in Reelsville, Indiana, the daughter of Harvey and Gertrude (Chew) Aker. She graduated from Reelsville High School and later Indiana State University with a master's in education. She taught elementary education in the Clay Community School system for 41 years...

Martin Dwayne Harris, 65, Brazil, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Marion and Stella (Van Hook) Tumey. Martin graduated from Martinsville High School in 1969, and married Lena Morris on November 9, 1974. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps., and worked at Great Dane Trailers. Martin was a member of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and attending church...

Roger Dale McKean, 88, Poland, passed away Saturday August 20, 2016 at his home in Poland with his family at his side. He was born in Riley, Indiana to the late James McKean and Ruth Ann (Layne) McKean. Roger graduated from Van Buren High School in 1946, and served his country in the 43rd Infantry Division of the United States Army. ...

Vicky Jean Morris, 72, Brazil, passed away on July 27, 2016 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 7, 1944 to the late Richard and Kathleen (Grey) Allen. Vicky graduated from Brazil High School, and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and cooking...

Mark William Meyers Sr., 58, of Clay County, passed away unexpectedly, August 18, 2016 at St. Vincent Clay Emergency Room. He was born February, 11, 1958, in Gary, Indiana the son of Marvin W. and Colleen (Gleason) Meyer. He graduated from Portage High School in 1976 and later attended Purdue Northwest. Mark married Annette Nordyke, in St. John Indiana, on August 2, 1980. He has worked at Menards in Merrillville, and Terre Haute, Indiana for over 24 years...