Brazil, Indiana · Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Shirley Ann Starr (02/08/10)
Shirley Ann Starr, 72, Brazil, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Feb. 7, 2010, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, following a long illness. She was born in Coal Bluff, Ind., May 26, 1937, to John and Margaret Marie (Bailey) Eveland. She attended Fontanet High School. ...
Rev. C. Raymond Rissler (02/08/10)
Rev. C. Raymond Rissler, 91, Greencastle, died at 3:38 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Autumn Glen. He was born Dec. 9, 1918, in Brazil, the son of Clem Raymond and Anna Margaret (Baumunk) Rissler. Rev. Rissler graduated from Reelsville High School and the Louisville Baptist Theological Seminary and was a minister for 71 years with the American Baptist Church, pastoring in several Indiana communities...
John D. Hardesty (02/08/10)
John D. Hardesty, 71, passed away Feb. 4, 2010, in Arizona. The son of Roy and Mildred (Coleman) Hardesty, he was born Jan. 15, 1939, and raised near Carbon. Preceding him in death were his parents, stepson Rick Targett and stepdaughter Sandi Steed...
Wilma J. Sanburn (02/07/10)
Wilma J. Sanburn, 83, Spencer, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at the Owen Valley health Campus. She was born Sept. 15, 1926, in Owen County, to Walter and Lillian (West) Ranard. Mrs. Sanburn attended Spencer High School. She worked at RCA in Bloomington in the 40s and 50s, Riggs Department Store in Spencer in the 60s and Spencer's Chicago's Pizza in the 90s...
Kathy Lewis (02/07/10)
Kathy Lewis, 55, Brazil, died at her residence Feb. 6, 2010, following a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Brazil, March 31, 1954, to Richard James and Kathleen Joy (Gray) Allen. She attended Brazil High School and later received her GED at the age of 43. ...
Robert E. Lash (02/06/10)
Robert E. Lash, 82, Terre Haute, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Clay County Dec. 12, 1927, to John G. Lash and Margaret Schmaus Lash. He was a retired maintenance mechanic for the U.S. Postal Service...
Jessica Sue Stultz Garren Burns (02/06/10)
Jessica Sue Stultz Garren Burns, 34, North Ft. Myers, Fla., formerly of Brazil, woke up in the loving arms of God Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, after a brave 15-month battle with small non-cell cancer. She was born in Brazil Dec. 13, 1975, as the second daughter of Jack and Janice Archer Stultz...
James Michael Shaughnessy (02/04/10)
James Michael Shaughnessy, 74, died at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Brazil. He was born Jan. 12, 1936, in Putnam County, to George and Izma Shaughnessy. He retired from CSX Railroad, where he worked as an Agent-Telegrapher and later as a Brakeman Conductor for 29 years. He was a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and United Transportation Union...
Betty (Buck) Orman (02/04/10)
Betty (Buck) Orman, 82, former resident at 1104 N. Meridian St., Brazil, passed away Jan. 24, 2010, of natural causes at the NHC nursing home in Franklin, Tenn. Born April 9, 1927, in Brazil, Betty attended Brazil High School, graduating in 1945, and married Robert Orman that same year, relocating to Pensacola, Fla., during his military service...
Public Record (02/04/10)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings occurred at the Clay County Justice Center during Jan. 29- Feb. 4. Awaiting Arraignment Drury, Rusty S., 21 Wickware, Derrick, 19 Bayer, Dean A., 33 Miller, Gregory A., 44 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment...
Randy E. Pugh (02/03/10)
Randy E. Pugh, 52, Cory, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, as the result of a car accident. He was born in Clay County, Nov. 30, 1957, to Gerald Pugh and Judy Horn Pugh. He was employed at J. & N. Metal Products as a welder/fabricator...
Dennis Ray Creasey (02/03/10)
Dennis Ray Creasey, 60, Brazil, passed away Feb. 3, 2010 unexpectedly. He was born July 31, 1949, in Terre Haute, the son of Raymond and Ethel Farrimond Creasey. He attended Wiley High School. Dennis proudly served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served two tours beginning in 1969...
Lucas Wayden Miller (02/02/10)
Colby and Lee Tisdale, Raelyn Berbonitz and Terre Braswell would like to announce the birth of their cousin Lucas Wayden Miller. Lucas was born on Nov. 15, 2009, at Union Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 22 inches long. Proud parents are Chad and Angela Miller...
Macy Lynn Baker (02/02/10)
Levi Baker, 2 years old, is proud to announce the birth of his sister, Macy Lynn Baker. Macy was born on Jan. 5, 2010 at Putnam County Hospital, Greencastle. She weighed 10 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20.75 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ralph and Sherry Rogers. Great-grandfather is Gary Thompson...
Annabelle Rose Akers (02/02/10)
Mathew and Amanda Akers would like to announce the birth of their daughter Annabelle Rose Akers. Annabelle was born Jan. 19, 2010, at 8:33 p.m., at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Dorothy L. Slavens (02/02/10)
Dorothy L. Slavens, 81, Indianapolis, formerly of Brazil, passed away Jan. 31, 2010 She was born Dorothy McClelland, Sept. 11, 1928. She moved to Indianapolis in 1968. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Lem and Zena (Cofer) McClelland. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Dorothy was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Fellowship in Greenwood...
Roberta Marie Gibson (02/01/10)
Roberta Marie Gibson, 75, Gull Lake, Mich., died Thursday morning, Jan. 28, 2010, at her daughter Ruth's Augusta residence, surrounded by her loving family. Roberta was born Dec. 25, 1934, in Perrysville, Ind., and moved to the Gull Lake area after she retired from teaching in 1999...
Barbara Passwater (02/01/10)
Barbara Passwater, 57, Brazil, died unexpectedly at her residence Jan. 28, 2010. She was born Aug. 26, 1952, to William and Eleanore Hatfield Wells. Barbara graduated from Carmel High School and had previously worked at Marsh Supermarket in Greencastle...
Elizabeth (Liz) -- Redenbarger -- Plew (02/01/10)
Elizabeth (Liz) -- Redenbarger -- Plew, 83, passed away at the Cloverleaf Health Care Facility in Knightsville, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. She had been in failing health for a few months. Elizabeth was born May 18, 1926, in East Glenn, to Sherman and Nellie Wright. She attended Ashboro Elementary, Brazil High, and Indiana State University...
Elsie Rose Roberts (01/31/10)
Elsie Rose Roberts, 73, Staunton, died Jan. 30, 2010, at 9 a.m., at Royal Oaks Healthcare Facility. She was born Jan. 27, 1937, in Brazil, the daughter of Alvin and Helen Fox Morris. On Aug. 3, 1952, she married Charles E. Roberts, and together they raised their family in the Staunton area. Charles preceded her in death Dec. 21, 2001...
LaVina "Wege" Hamilton Zukunft (01/31/10)
LaVina "Wege" Hamilton Zukunft, 80, Terre Haute, formerly of Brazil, went home to be with the Lord at 3 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at her residence after an extended battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 12, 1929, in Staunton, as the daughter of Leverett and Floy Stout Hamilton...
Public Record (01/28/10)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings occurred at the Clay County Justice Center during Jan. 22-26. Awaiting Arraignment Jayne, Erin S., 32 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Brown, Lynda G., 37 Fuetter, Kurt D., 45 Miller, Harley P., 23 Scifres, Margaret, 31...
Jack Edward Mayrose (01/27/10)
Jack Edward Mayrose, 84, Brazil, died unexpectedly Jan. 26, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Brazil, Jan. 27, 1925, to Ed and Vallie (Trout) Mayrose. Jack graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1943. During high school, he excelled at sports. ...