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Vernon Junior Tarrh
(Obituary ~ 11/03/15)
Vernon Junior Tarrh, 74, of Terre Haute (and long-time Clay County resident) passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1st at Union Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Farmersburg, Indiana October 16, 1941 to the late Vernon Francis and Katherine Sue (Kiser) Tarrh. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother Kenneth Eugene, father-in-law William E. Giltz, mother-in-law Pauline Tucker Brown, and brother-in-law William Goings...
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John Patrick "Pat" Gillin
(Obituary ~ 11/03/15)
John Patrick "Pat" Gillin, 60, of Staunton, Indiana passed away November 2, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Pat was born August 5, 1955, in Vigo County to Robert and Barbara (Newhart) Gillin. He attended school in Vigo County. He worked at various jobs including driving a semi, timber cutting, Great Dane and Sony. ...
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Elaine "Lainey" Kelley
(Obituary ~ 11/03/15)
Elaine "Lainey" Kelley, 52, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly from an aneurysm on October 30, 2015 at her home. Visitation will be Sunday at Lawson-Miller Chapel from 4pm until 8pm. Services are Monday at 11am at the funeral home. Visit www.lawson-millerchapel.com to light a candle in her memory...
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Delbert R. Cox
(Obituary ~ 11/05/15)
Delbert R. Cox, 74, of Brazil, passed away at his home, November 3, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born November 30, 1940, in Putnam County, Indiana the son of Abner and Opal (Dickey) Cox. Delbert graduated from Greencastle High School with the class of 1958. ...
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Elaine Kelley
(Obituary ~ 11/05/15)
Just as suddenly and unexpectedly as Lainey Kelley appeared on a side street of Brazil, Indiana last year to resuscitate and save the life of a total stranger (now a dear friend); she herself left all those she loved on October 30, 2015. She was 52...
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Charles Wayne Bell
(Obituary ~ 11/05/15)
Charles Wayne Bell, 86, of Staunton, passed away at Signature Health Care in Terre Haute, Indiana, October 29, 2015. Charles was born March 19, 1929, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Luther and Sadie (Byers) Bell. He attended Brazil High School before being drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War. ...
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Coty A. Howard
(Obituary ~ 11/05/15)
Coty A. Howard, 30, of Terre Haute, passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, November 4, 2015, following at battle with Cystic Fibrosis. He was born March 9, 1985 the son of Donald Earl and Denise Jo (Rightsell) Swank. Coty was baptized at Annunciation Catholic Church, by Father Spicuzza. ...
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Betty Lou (Raubuch) Vanatti
(Obituary ~ 11/05/15)
Betty Lou (Raubuch) Vanatti, 88, of Brazil, passed away at Cloverleaf Nursing Home, November 5, 2015 while surrounded by her family. Betty was born July 20, 1927, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob and Evelyn (Kane) Raubuch. Betty attended Brazil High School. ...
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Emily Charlotte Smock
(Obituary ~ 11/10/15)
Emily, 91, formerly of San Diego, California, passed peacefully in her sleep. She was the oldest of five children born to Leo and Genevieve Anderson in Brazil, Indiana. Emily graduated from Brazil High School and was a member of the Eastern Star. Emily met her future husband, Roland Smock, at a roller skating rink in Indianapolis, Indiana. ...
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Stephen W. Sterrett
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
Stephen W. Sterrett, 58, of Brazil, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, November 10, 2015 following a long battle with cancer. He was born in White County, Indiana January 31, 1957, the son of James and Anna (Pearson) Sterrett. Steve graduated from Twin Lakes High School with the class of 1975. ...
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Elsie Jean Smith
(Obituary ~ 11/11/15)
Elsie Jean Smith, 90, Brazil, passed away Wednesday November 11, 2015 at her home. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on February 5, 1925 to the late Eugene and Julia (Grenlin) Villeneuve. Elsie graduated from St. James Academy in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1942 and married Philip Smith on December 4, 1948. Together they operated M.L. Smith Cleaners...
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David K. Brown, Jr. "Brownie"
(Obituary ~ 11/13/15)
David K. Brown, Jr. "Brownie", 74 of Terre Haute, passed away at home, November 12, 2015 at 9:30pm, surrounded by his family, following a battle with cancer. He was born February 10, 1941 in Clay County, the son of David K. Brown and Margaret Lewis Brown. He graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1959. David served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1967...
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Judith Ann Bridgewater Rinn
(Obituary ~ 11/16/15)
Judith Ann Bridgewater Rinn (formerly Conaway) went to be with her Lord on November 4, 2015, in Fayetteville, Georgia. Judy was a resident of Peachtree City, Georgia, and a former resident of Brazil. Judy was born December 30, 1941, in Bridgeton, Indiana to Harold "Jake" and Anna Mae Garrigus Bridgewater, the fifth of eight children. ...
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Ronal J. Lunsford
(Obituary ~ 11/16/15)
Ronal J. Lunsford, 72 of Brazil, passed away November 14, 2015 at 9:05 pm at Union Hospital following a battle with cancer. He was born December 21, 1942 in Hornersville, MO, the son of James Hartford Lunsford and Mary Jan Shipman Lunsford. His family moved to Clay County and he was a graduate of Brazil High School. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and was honorably discharged. He was a member of the American Legion Post #2 and the VFW #1127...
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Virginia "Eileen" Shanks
(Obituary ~ 11/17/15)
Virginia "Eileen" Shanks, 85, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. She was born October 3, 1930 in Clay County, Indiana to the late Maurice and Hulda Loudermilk Stevenson. She was active in the Eastern Star of Nashville, EAA Flying Club Chapter 1047 of Wilson, Red Oak Women's Club and was the former State Governor for Pilot International. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Myron Stevenson and sister, Doris Brown...
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Phyllis Anita Hess
(Obituary ~ 11/18/15)
Phyllis Anita Hess, a beautiful spirit, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. She was born on March 25, 1930 in Brazil, Indiana to the late William and Lois (Lyon) Holmes. Phyllis graduated from Brazil High School and earned a Master's Degree from Indiana State University. She taught at Reelsville High School and later taught Home Economics and Business in the Clay Community School Corporation before retiring in 1992...
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Daniel M. Thomas
(Obituary ~ 11/19/15)
Daniel M. Thomas 72, Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 18, 2015. He had worked for GM and Rolls Royce, retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Speedway Church of Christ and had been a volunteer fireman for Perry Twp. Boone County. Survivors include his wife Betty Thomas; daughters Anna M. Thomas (Tom Porter), Mandy Funkhouser (Keith), and Amy Ellett (Kent); sisters Diana Maloziec and Alice Skinner; seven grandchildren and 1 great grandchild...
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Gary Gibbens
(Obituary ~ 11/19/15)
Gary Gibbens, 67, Indianapolis, formerly of Brazil passed away Tuesday November 17, 2015 in Indianapolis. He was born in Brazil, Indiana and graduated from Staunton High School. Gary served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a bus driver for Star of American Bus Lines, and was a member of the American Legion Post #2. Gary loved his job and spending time with friends and family. He was preceded in death by mother Anna Lois Giltz, and uncle, Jacob Gibbens...
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Norma Lee Harrison
(Obituary ~ 11/20/15)
Norma Lee Harrison of Indianapolis passed away November 18, 2015. She was 73 years old. Norma was born January 21, 1942 in Brazil, IN to Earl Baysinger and Rosemary (Snyder) Baysinger. She was a graduate of Indiana State University and Ball State University...
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James William Adami
(Obituary ~ 11/20/15)
REKNOWNED MUSICIAN AND RESTAURANTEUR, James William Adami, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 13, 2015, in Sarasota, Florida. Jimmy was born on June 20, 1927, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of local musician and businessman Albert William Adami and his wife Thelma, and was a graduate of Wiley High School and a veteran. ...
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Agnes L. (Moore) Hoggatt
(Obituary ~ 11/20/15)
Agnes L. (Moore) Hoggatt, 78, of Brazil, passed away November 19, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born in Brazil, Indiana August 28, 1937, the daughter of Arthur and Maime (Rogers) Moore. She and her husband Gerald enjoyed traveling, camping and attending church at United Pentecost Church...
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Michael Wayne Rains
(Obituary ~ 11/24/15)
Michael Wayne Rains, 53, of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 9, 1962, in Greencastle, to Melvin and Lucille (Douglas) Rains. Michael is survived by his wife of 7 and a half years, Judy Rains of Terre Haute; his father, Melvin Rains of Fontanet; children, Jeremy Rains and wife Hillary of Virginia, Michael Rains and girlfriend Braiden Jackson of Brazil, Matt Rains and wife Whitney of Brazil; step-children, Larry Dietz and wife Chris of Terre Haute and LaRysa Orman and husband Mic of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Nolan, Avaen, and Rylan Rains, Callie and Carter Rains, Corbin, Russell and Dylan Jackson, Nasya, Larry, and E.J. ...
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Dr. Richard Joseph Casserly
(Obituary ~ 11/24/15)
Dr. Richard Joseph Casserly, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away with his loving family by his side on November 22, 2015. He was born in Amityville, New York to John Thomas Casserly and Lillian Rose Palagonia Casserly on August 30, 1950. Richard was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. Richard was a Psychologist and owned his own practice in Brazil, Indiana, Casserly and Associates...
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Helen Christina Skelton
(Obituary ~ 11/24/15)
Helen Christina Skelton, 79, of Brazil, passed away at Regional Hospital, November 23, 2015. She was born March 6, 1936, in Sullivan County, Indiana the daughter of Norman and Fredia (Case) Moore. Helen graduated from Fairbanks High School in Fairbanks, Indiana in 1955. ...
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Robert "Bob" Lee Biddle
(Obituary ~ 11/24/15)
Robert "Bob" Lee Biddle, 68, of Brazil, passed away November 20, 2015 at Cloverleaf Healthcare following an extended illness. Bob was born September 10, 1947, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Chester and Eleanor (Buchholz) Biddle. He worked for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 157 from where he retired after several years of service. ...
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Carolyn Sue (Berry) Kline
(Obituary ~ 11/27/15)
April 3, 1938 -- November 25, 2015 Carolyn Sue Kline was born in Terre Haute, IN to William E. Berry and Katherine E. Davis Berry on April 3, 1938, and died in the TRU Hospice Care Center in Louisville, CO on November 25, 2015. She was a 1956 graduate of Wiley High School in Terre Haute and attended Indiana State University. ...
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Ludema R. Harris
(Obituary ~ 11/29/15)
Ludema R. Harris, 80 of Brazil, passed away November 27, 2015 at St. Francis Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, following complications from heart surgery. She was born November 23, 1935 in Clay County, the daughter of George T. Gard and Stella Diel Gard. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1953. She had the honor of Homecoming Queen while in high school, and was a friend to many...
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Robert "Bob" Kenneth Palm
(Obituary ~ 11/29/15)
Robert "Bob" Kenneth Palm, 89, Brazil, passed away Saturday November 28, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on September 18, 1926 in Clay County to the late Stanley and Lana (Duncan) Palm. Bob attended Brazil High School and later earned a Masters Degree from Indiana State University. ...
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