Obituaries

Brantley Cole Loveall (3/1/21)

Brantley Cole Loveall, age 4, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on February 28, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on December 28, 2016, the son of Dylan D. Loveall and Sara K. Batchelor. He attended Forest Park Preschool. Brantley enjoyed watching Paw Patrol and being around his siblings. Above all, he loved spending time alone with his Mommy...
Vonna Marie Harper (3/1/21)

Vonna Marie Harper, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at her home. She was born on March 7, 1952 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Thomas and Mary Ann (Giltz) Dalton. Vonna graduated from Van Buren High School in 1970, and married John Harper on April 6, 1971. She was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church...
James Wilmer “Jim” Hayes (2/27/21)

James Wilmer “Jim” Hayes, 71, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on February 25, 2021 from complications of lung cancer. He was born on August 26, 1949, to the late Wilmer and Eva (Cooksey) Hayes. A graduate of Van Buren High School with the class of 67’, he went on to receive his Associates in Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the Air Force...
Norma Jean Fortune (2/26/21)

Norma Jean Fortune, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 1, 1927 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Ernest and Violet (Michael) Waymire. Norma graduated from Brazil High School and later married the love of her life, Donald Fortune, in August of 1950...
David Lee Kirchner (2/26/21)

David Lee Kirchner, 62, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, following a battle with cancer. David was born on March 3, 1958, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Jack and Loretta (Rogers) Kirchner. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1976 as the class Valedictorian. ...
Barbara Gardner (2/26/21)

Barbara Gardner, 89, of Laurinburg, North Carolina, and formerly, Hudson, Florida died on February 18, 2021, at Morrison Manor-Scotland Regional Hospice, Laurinburg, N.C. Barbara was born on February 5, 1932, in Carbon, IN, the daughter of Jacob Oliver and Mary Coltharp. ...
Ervin “Vic” Frye (2/21/21)

Ervin “Vic” Frye, 78, of Bowling Green, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Exceptional Living Center, in Brazil. He was born in Patricksburg, Indiana on July 26, 1942, the son of Harry and Leatha (Leohr) Frye. He was a graduate of Patricksburg High School and graduated in 1961...
Arthur Ray “Art” Philabaum (2/21/21)

Arthur “Art” Ray Philabaum, 78, of Brazil, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on October 10, 1942, at his grandparents’ home in Parke County, he was the only child to Ernest “Ernie” and Leona “Toni” (Morlan) Philabaum...
Richard Gene "Dick" Sappenfield (2/21/21)

Richard “Dick” Gene Sappenfield, 83, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Mill Pond Health Campus on February 20, 2021 following an extended illness. Richard was born on June 20, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Norval Edward and Naomi (Oliver) Sappenfield. ...
Ruth Ann Greene (2/19/21)

Ruth Ann Greene, 92, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on February 18, 2021 while living at Hudson Woods. Ruth was born on August 13, 1928, in Staunton, Indiana, the daughter of William and Peachy (Davis) Maesch. She graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1946. Ruth married Paul Greene Jr. on September 3, 1960. Together they had 4 children: Myra, Sandy, Paul, and Richard. Ruth enjoyed flower gardening, watching humming birds, and she enjoyed going out to dinner...
Debra Sue Muncie (2/18/21)

Debra Sue Muncie, 64, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on February 17, 2021. Debra was born on July 12, 1957, in Linton, Indiana, the daughter of Roy Junior and Beverly (Swanson) Flynn. Debra worked for Celadon Trucking for many years. She worked as a dispatcher and reserve police officer for the Brazil Police Department, the human resource officer for the city of Brazil, and most recently for the Clay County Highway Department, as their human resource officer...
Jerry McCullough (2/18/21)

Jerry McCullough of Bloomington, Indiana died on February 14, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. Born July 24, 1939 in Brazil, Indiana, to Howard McCullough and Mary (Dehler) McCullough, he was one of seven children...
Edward John Taken, Jr. (2/16/21)

Edward John Taken, Jr., 71, of Brazil passed away Saturday evening, February 13, 2021 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was a retired Police Officer for Crane Naval Base. Ed was born January 13, 1950 in Evanston, IL to Edward John Taken, Sr. and Frances Bauer Taken...
Vicki L. Worman (2/15/21)

Vicki L. Worman, age 68, passed away on February 12, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born July 25, 1952 to Roy Brough and Betty Brough-Duncan (Burris). Vicki was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, and shopping on Ebay. Above all, she loved and adored her five cats: Gracie, Hope, Calli, Faith, and Michelle. They were her fur babies...
Nancy May Short (2/14/21)

Nancy May Short, 91, went to be with the Lord and many loved ones on February 12, 2021 while residing at Cloverleaf Healthcare. She was born August 10, 1929 to the late Archie and Mabel (Archer) Foxworthy. Nancy graduated from Van Buren High School in 1947 and then married the love of her life, Phillip Short on September 17, 1948...
Jerry Dean Lancaster (2/12/21)

Jerry Dean Lancaster, 71, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Union Hospital. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 28, 1949, to the late Freddie and Margaret (Byers) Lancaster. Jerry graduated from Brazil High School in 1967. Jerry worked his entire life in the logging industry until he retired in 2013...
Robert Lee 'Bob' Mercer (2/11/21)

Robert Lee 'Bob' Mercer, 76 of rural Carbon passed away February 9, 2021. He was born December 11, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of John and Jane (Kingery) Mercer. Bob was raised in Brazil and graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1963. As a young man, he was active in Boy Scouts and received the God and Country Award. Also as a young man he attended the First United Methodist Church in Brazil and was often at the Clay County YMCA...
Patricia Ann Gerrard (2/9/21)

Patricia Ann Gerrard, 86, of Terre Haute died on Feb. 6, 2021, in Southwood Healthcare Center at Terre Haute. Pat was born in Terre Haute to Paul McCrocklin and Bernice Pansy Ervin McCrocklin. She worked many years at Columbia Records and Columbia House before retiring from Sony/DADC. She attended Cornerstone Bible Church in Terre Haute and loved working on craft projects...
Phyllis Opal May Shaw Bashaw (2/9/21)

Phyllis Opal May Shaw Bashaw, 75, of Brazil passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on June 29, 1945 in Terre Haute to James Sidney and Esta Elizabeth (Westfall) Shaw. She was married to the late Frank Bashaw...
Terry McIntire (2/9/21)

Terry McIntire, 64, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on January 11, 1957 to the late Samuel and Muriel (Chapman) McIntire. Terry attended Van Buren High School and served his country in the Army National Guard. Terry worked for the Clay County Highway Department for several years. He enjoyed listening to rock and roll, art, and his animals. Terry was very mechanically inclined, he loved working on cars especially muscle cars...
Marjorie M. Stoelting (2/9/21)

Marjorie M. Stoelting, 94 years old of Cory, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2021. She was born on April 21, 1926, to Harry C. Emmert and Floy P. (Fisher) Emmert. She was the last surviving of her siblings, brother, Clifton (Margaret) Emmert, and sisters: Pauline (Tony) Collins, Ann (Max) Ferguson, and Harriet (Max) Knust...
Ronald Edward Snyder (2/8/21)

Ronald Edward Snyder, 77, lifelong resident of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on February 7, 2021. Ron was born on December 29, 1943, the son of Milbur and Grace (Hardesty) Snyder. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1961. ...
Beverly Ann White (2/8/21)

Beverly Ann White, 91, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021 after a short stay at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on January 10, 1930 to the late William and Florence (Taylor) Galloway. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1948, and married Lester White on April 9, 1949. Beverly worked for JC Penny, and spent 21 years employed at the Clay County Treasures Office. After retirement she worked as a substitute at Open Hands Pre-School...
Wilbur Lee Warner (2/6/21)

Wilbur Lee Warner, 85, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, on February 4, 2021 following a brief illness. Wilbur was born on June 10, 1935, in Howesville, Indiana, the son of John and Arta (Orman) Warner. He attended Staunton High School and left school his senior year early to join the United States Marine Corps. ...
Mack William “Bill” Decker (2/4/21)

Mack William “Bill” Decker, 79, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 in a local hospital. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 13, 1941 a son of the late Mack W. & Marcia T. Decker. He has made Cleveland his home since his retirement in 1998 from the Sulpher City Police Department. ...
Isaac Allen Jordan-Parr (2/3/21)

Beautiful Baby Boy Isaac Allen Jordan-Parr was born on February 1, 2021 into the loving arms of his mother and father. He passed away peacefully just one hour later. He was loved and he touched the hearts of many in his short time. Baby Isaac was born to his mother Ashley Jordan and his father Braden Parr. ...
George William Patterson, Jr. (2/3/21)

George William Patterson, Jr., 80 of Poland, IN passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on December 14, 1940, the son of George and Virginia (Evans) Patterson. George was a 1958 graduate of Rosedale High School, attended Purdue University and graduated from Indiana State University earning his Masters in Science and Physics. ...
Ronald Charles Sclight (2/2/21)

Ronald Charles Sclight, 72, of Bowling Green, Indiana, passed away on January 30, 2021 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute. Ronald was born on March 15, 1948, the son of Charles Sclight and Catherine (Youtz) Sclight. Ronald served in the Coast Guard for four years and was honorably discharged in 1972. ...
Carol J. Crabb Swearingen (2/1/21)

Carol J. Crabb Swearingen, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 31, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. She was born October 19, 1938, to Charles and Louise (Rightsell) Crabb in Terre Haute In. She attended Terre Haute elementary schools and was graduated from Garfield High School with the class of 1956...
Nina Lucille Spiking (2/1/21)

Nina Lucille Spiking, 67, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home. She was born in Brazil, Indiana to the late Ernest and Doris (Strain) Roeschlein. Nina graduated from Brazil High School in 1972. She was a homemaker as well as a teacher’s aid for many years. ...
Jimmy A. Proctor (2/1/21)

Jimmy A. Proctor, 87, of Reelsville, passed away in his home on Thursday, January 21, 2021 following a 9-month battle with esophageal cancer and cardiovascular complications. He had the beautiful gift of making strangers feel like friends, and friends feel like family. ...
Judy Diane Black (1/31/21)

Judy Diane Black, 71, of Harmony, Indiana, passed away following at short battle with cancer while being cared for at her sister’s home in Knox, Indiana. Judy was born on August 26, 1949, the daughter of Billy and Addie “Peggy” (Thompson) Cormican. Judy had worked at Great Dane Trailers, Columbia Records, and as a bartender over the years. ...
Francine E. Nevils (1/31/21)

Francine E. Nevils, 55, of Brazil, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 in Terre Haute, Regional Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1965 in Savannah, GA., the daughter of Fred and Rose (Robbins) Nevils. Fran was a 1983 graduate of Brazil High School and Ivy Tech Community College where she received a degree in Radiology. ...
Harold Ray Guthrie (1/31/21)

Harold Ray Guthrie, 80, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Trigg County, Kentucky on June 20, 1940 to the late Roy and Mildred (Wimberly) Guthrie. Harold attended Caldwell County High School, and worked as a truck driver and dispatcher for Romas Trucking. He enjoyed making candles, and wreathes as well as fishing and camping. Harold also loved to watch westerns and wrestling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Guthrie...
Joseph R. Davidson Jr. (1/29/21)

Joseph R. Davidson Jr., passed away on January 11, 2021 at Hudsonwood in Brazil, Indiana. He was born on November 25, 1944 in Jasonville, Indiana the son of Joseph Roscoe Davidson and Josephine May (Keller) Davidson. Joe graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1963. ...
Jerry E. Taylor (1/28/21)

Jerry E. Taylor, 77 of Brazil, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital of Brazil. He was born in Mecca, IN on June 23, 1943, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Taylor. Jerry was retired from Hydro-Power in Terre Haute and worked in Inventory Control...
David E. McCullough (1/28/21)

David E. McCullough, 72 of Clay City and formally of Knightsville, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 in his residence. Survivors include his loving wife, Mary (Musgrave) McCullough; a son, Eric McCullough; and a special grandson, Donivan. At David’s request, cremation was handled by French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave. Brazil...
Robert (Bob) Lee Tabor (1/28/21)

Robert (Bob) Lee Tabor, 75, passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord on the 20th of January, 2021. He was born June 25, 1945 in Brazil, Indiana, to Mary Ellen (McIndoo) and Hanford (Hank) Leslie Tabor. Growing up in a large family of seven siblings, Bob understood what it meant to be selfless, work hard and get along with others which made it easy for him to make many friends over the years. ...
Loretta Ruth Miller (1/28/21)

Loretta Ruth Miller, 85, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on January 27, 2021. Loretta was born on May 15, 1935, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Wallace and Martha (Hepler) Kress. She graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1953 as the valedictorian of the class. She married Russell Miller on March 30, 1956. He preceded her in death after 52 years of marriage...
Delores J. (Hood) Mercer (1/27/21)

Delores J. (Hood) Mercer, 88, of Camby, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. She was born January 8th, 1933 in Brazil, Indiana to her parents, Fred Hood and Cynthia (Pell) Girton. She married Kenneth L. Mercer on July 12th, 1952. Although she grew up in Brazil, she lived most of her life in Mooresville. She was a Champion of type 1 Diabetes for 55 years. She proved that even with Diabetes challenges, you can live a healthy and long life...
Marianne Davis (1/26/21)

Marianne Davis, 88, of Frankfort, died January 24, 2021 at I.U. Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, Ind. She was born March 11, 1932 in Indianapolis, Ind. to Cecil & Wilma (Strong) Young. She married Robert L. Davis on September 14, 1950 in Frankfort and he preceded her in death on September 15, 2019...
David S. Slater (1/26/21)

David S. Slater, 59, of Radcliff, Ky., passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Slater was retired from the United States Army and he was a veteran of the Gulf War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete & Jean Slater; two siblings, Paul Slater and Rona Slater; and two sisters in infancy...
Joseph F. Thomas (1/25/21)

Joseph F. Thomas, 94, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born in Parke County on May 17, 1926 to the late Leroy and Bertha Thomas. Joe graduated from Van Buren High School in 1944, and served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. ...
Roy Earl “Butch” Coleman (1/23/21)

Roy Earl “Butch” Coleman, 72 of Fort Meade, Florida, passed away January 18, 2021. Following surgery complications. Roy was born in Brazil, Indiana August 17, 1948 to Kenneth P. and Mildred “Powell’ Coleman. He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1967 and was employed at Case Manufacturing and the Clay County Highway Department...
Jerry Lee Mayfield (1/21/21)

Jerry Lee Mayfield, 79, of Cory, Indiana, passed away on January 5, 2021. Jerry was born on April 22, 1941, in Ellettsville, Indiana, the son of Beryl and Lucille (Holsapple) Mayfield. Jerry worked for Hulman and Company and as a truck driver for several years. He had been a member of Teamsters Local 135. He married Wilma Lee Froderman who survives. He was a member of the East Side Church of Christ. He enjoyed watching racing and IU Basketball and Football...
Patricia Leigh Krider (1/20/21)

Patricia Leigh Krider, 78, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Union Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota on March 18, 1942 to the late Lester and Ella (Holden) Larson. Pat graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960, and earned her Associates Degree at St. Mary of the Woods. She worked for GTE/Verizon for 25 years before becoming a teacher in Clay Community Schools. Pat was a member of Bee Ridge Christian Church...
Betty Rose Riddell (1/20/21)

Betty Rose Riddell, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Villas of Holly Brook in Brazil. She was born in Paoli, Indiana, on January 24, 1930 to the late John and Louella (Longest) Webster. During childhood her family moved to Brazil and she later married John Riddell on October 22, 1960. She worked at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant, Columbia Records and in her later years helped keep records at the family farm...
Linda K. McLin (1/20/21)

Linda K. McLin, 74, of Brazil, Indiana went to be with the Lord, on January 18, 2021, while living at her daughter’s home in Terre Haute. Linda was born on June 5, 1946, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Clyde DeWayne Coward and Dorothy (Stewart) Coward. She worked as an accountant for Walmart for many years retiring in 2006...
Velma 'Darlyne' Knauer (1/19/21)

Velma “Darlyne” Knauer, 63, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away at her home, unexpectedly, on January 17, 2021. She was born on March 11, 1957, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of William and Creola (Lutz) Frazier. She attended Brazil High School and later graduated from Ivy Tech with a degree in Computer Science. ...
Virginia Gail Smoak McIlrath (1/19/21)

Virginia Gail Smoak McIlrath, age 77, of Newington, Ga., passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was born in Screven County to the late Louie and Mattie Lee Smith Smoak. She was a retired Postmaster, having worked at the post office in Harmony, IN for over 30 years and was a member of Newington United Methodist Church. ...