Obituaries

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...

Joni French, 67 of Lakeland, Florida passed away June 13, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland, Florida. Joni was born in Brazil, Indiana to Betty and Ralph Swearingen on January 25, 1953. She married Lonnie French on April 4, 1985 and he survives...

George Ronald Cox, 58, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana following a lengthy illness. Ron was born on October 3, 1961, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Lawrence and Helen Joan (Wilson) Cox. He graduated from Terre Haute North High School with the class of 1980. ...

Joanne Nance, 82, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on June 14, 2020, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. She was born on October 30, 1937, in Vigo County, Indiana the daughter of Morris and Kathleen (Hayes) Adams. She graduated from East Glenn High School with the class of 1955. She and her husband Bobby Nance owned and operated Nance’s Dairy Farm for many years. In her younger years she worked as a waitress and at Bemis and Donnelly’s in Terre Haute...

Donald J Funk, 83, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on June 8, 2020, while staying at Villas of Hollybrook. Don was born March 2, 1937 Bowling Green, IN, the son of Joy S. Funk and Aretha (Fraasa) Funk. He graduated from Bowling Green School in 1955, soon after started his military service. Don served in the United States Air Force for 25 years and retired in 1979 as MSTR Sergeant. During his military career he served in Vietnam from 1969 – 1970...

Terri Lynn Close, 57, passed away unexpectedly on vacation on St. George Island, Florida on Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1962 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Cecil and Catherine (Rogers) Raab. Terri graduated from Brazil High School, as well as earning her Bachelors degree from Indiana Wesleyan College, and worked as a supervisor at Boston Scientific as well as serving as the Town Clerk of Knightsville. ...

Emma Grace Paver, infant daughter of Morgan Paver, was stillborn on June 11, 2020 at 1:12 am, at Union Hospital. Survivors include her big brother, Sawyer Paver; grandparents, Scott and Selma Paver; great grandparents, Ron and Carolyn Paver; aunts, Casey Lawhorn, Krista Anderson (Ian), and Megan Paver (Austin Roloff); cousins Brayden, Caleb, Rylah, Madilyn, Rayleigh, Ian, Ivy and Paxton...

Jonathan Andrew Drisko, 54, of Knightsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1965 in LaPorte, Indiana to James J. Drisko, Sr. and Linda Gaye (Zellers) Julius. He married Lori Roads on November 24, 1984...

Don V. Staley, of Clay City, passed away Sunday, June 7th, 2020. He was born October 10th, 1937 in Clay City to the late Earl and Helen (Orman) Staley. Don married Jane K. Staley on September 29th, 1962 and she preceded him in death February 18th, 2016. He was a devoted member and previous elder of the Clay City Church of Christ, a former member of the Lions Club, Clay City USA, and the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a Veteran of The United States Air Force...

Michael “Mike” Wayne Nichols, 64, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home in Brazil following a brief battle with colon cancer. He was born on October 19, 1955 in Greencastle to the late Charlie and Beverly (McCullough) Nichols. Mike attended North Putnam High School, and served his country in the United States Army. He married Debbie Atkeson on July 10, 1981, and worked at Bemis for 28 years...

Greta Harr Jackson Bechtel, born January 13, 1939 in Clay County, died June 5, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family. She graduated from Cory High School in Clay County, Indiana, and Indiana State University, later receiving her Master’s Degree in social work from Indiana University. ...

Peggy Sue Burns, 81, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2020 at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. Peggy was born on October 17, 1938, in Clay County, Indiana the daughter of James Oscie and Bessie (Ringo) Boyce. She graduated from Ashboro High School in 1957. ...

Melissa Salladay, 61, passed away Wednesday June 3, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on February 11, 1959 in Clay County to Jay F. Salladay and Betty Wilder Bell. Melissa graduated from Brazil High School in 1977. She was a social person, who enjoyed spending time with friends and family as well as being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Salladay; her mother Betty Wilder Bell and stepfather, George W. Bell...

Owen E. Youngblood, 92 of Center Point left this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was born January 21, 1928 in Clay County, the son of Harvey Youngblood and Mildred LaSalle Youngblood. He graduated from Ashboro High School. Owen enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during peace time and was Honorably Discharged in 1946. Owen purchased the Center Point Lumber Yard in the late 70’s and sold it in 2006...

Larry Ooley, 68, passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 9, 1951 to the late Lawrence and Roberta Ooley. Larry graduated from Brazil High School, and spent his career in the Carpenter’s Union Local #133...

Linda Sue Downing, 67, of Carbon passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 in Ascension St. Vincent Clay E.R. She was born in Brazil on September 5, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Brown) Matherly. Linda attended Brazil High School and married Steve Downing on April 21, 1987. ...

ames D. Lawson, 66, of Freedom, Indiana passed away at home, with his family by his side, on May 28, 2020 following a battle with cancer. Jim was born on July 2, 1953, in Clay County, Indiana the son of William and Doris Mae (Starr) Lawson. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1971 and then from Indiana State University with a BS degree in education. ...

Wanda Mae Butts, 72, went to be with her Lord on May 26, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 15, 1947 to the late Loyd and Loretta (Powell) Jenkins. Wanda graduated from Van Buren High School, and went on to marry Robert Butts on December 26, 1965. She worked as a teacher’s aid in the Clay Community School System, as well as working in medical records at Putnam County Hospital. Wanda and Bob attended Ebenezer Christian Church...

Rev. Robert Lee Hice, 93, of Brazil, IN, passed from this world to his heavenly home, to be with his Lord and Savior, and his loving wife, on May 24, 2020 at 11:34 am in Clay county, IN, in his residence. He was born September 4, 1926 in Bowling Green, IN, to Albert S. and Marjorie (Houk) Hice. Robert started his working career at the age of 12 as a newspaper carrier. He had many jobs. He retired from Alcan Aluminum...

Gary David Starr, 66, of Brazil passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born on October 24, 1953 in Brazil to Bert and Wilma (Reherman) Starr. Gary was a 1972 graduate of Brazil High School. Earlier in life he was a mechanic for Hudson Battery in Brazil and in 1984 he went to work at Great Dane Trailers as a specialist till his retirement. ...

Johanne June Guess, formerly of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on May 18, 2020 in Canby, Oregon at the age of 88. Johanne was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1931; the daughter of Peter and Ruth (McComb) Rome. The family moved to Alliance, Ohio when she was young and she graduated from Alliance High School in 1950. ...

Harold S. “Butch” Zweck, 67, of Brazil passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020 in his residence. He was a carpenter and truck driver. He was born August 10, 1952 in Indianapolis to Frank E. Zweck, Jr. and Bessie J. (Michaels) Zweck. Butch is survived by his wife of 37 years, Beverly (Ingram) Zweck; sons, Harold Zweck, Jr. ...

Norman R. Chaney, age 85, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 19, 1935 in Clay County, Indiana the son of Hareld and Mildred (Love) Chaney. Norman proudly served in the United States Army as a Private First-Class medic. He was a well-educated gentleman and used that knowledge to teach others, serving as a professor for over fifty years at Otterbein University where he just recently retired...

Michael R. Howard, 70, of Brazil, passed away May 17, 2020 at 6:39 pm at Union Hospital. He was born December 12, 1949, the son of Russell Howard and Jean Nairn Howard. He grew up in Brazil, and graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1968. He was a member of First Christian Church in Brazil...

Brazil, Indiana Helen Mae Monnett, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, May 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 29, 1936 in Brazil to the late Harold Howard and Eula H. (Butts) Williams. Helen graduated from Brazil High School in 1954, and married Lyle Monnett on December 4th of the same year. She and Lyle were members of the Brazil First Christian Church, where Helen worked as the financial secretary...

Eva Kathleen “Katie” Price went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020. She was surrounded by family, who sang softly to her, held her, and prayed for her merciful release, which God indeed granted. We, her children, would like to share some highlights of her glorious and colorful 97 years and 7 months on Earth...

Joseph Scott Peebles Bennett, 60, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home in Terre Haute. He was born on January 24, 1960 in Brazil to Jerry and Janette (Burns) Peebles. Joe graduated from Staunton High School in 1978, and retired after 22 years at Columbia Records...

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Swearingen, 56, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home in Brazil. She was born on April 23, 1964 in Neubrucke, Germany to the late Robert and Martha (Weesner) Weinrich. Sandy graduated from Warrenton High School in Missouri, and married Ernie Swearingen on August 20, 1988. She worked at Pizza Hut in Brazil for over 20 years...

Brian K. “Tiny” Carter, 55 of Brazil, passed away May 10, 2020 at 7:05 pm at his home. He had battled COPD for the past several years. The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice for their dedicated care for the past three years. He was born on February 27, 1965 in Beloit, WI, the son of William Carter and Joan Lathrup Carter...

Charlotte “C.J.” Jean Smith, 53, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home on May 8, 2020 following a long battle with cancer. C.J. was born on July 15, 1966, in Ohio, the daughter of George and Sandra (Sensel) Bridgeman. She married Mike Smith on July 14, 2017. She worked as a bartender at the Catalina Sports Bar, in Indianapolis and Club 42 in Cunot. She also worked at Peerless Pump for a short time...

Paul David Torbert, 63 of Terre Haute, formerly of Brazil, passed away May 6, 2020 at 1:03am at his residence following an extended illness. Paul was born January 26, 1957 in Brazil, the son of William Torbert and Hilda Lundsford Torbert. He graduated from Van Buren High School, Class of 1976...