Obituaries

Thelma Oehler, 100 passed away September 19, 2020 at Cloverleaf Nursing Facility after a brief stay. She was the only daughter born to Orville and Nina Randall Henson, on July 20, 1920, in Owen County. She was educated in Owen County along with her five brothers, Franklin, Chester, Curtis, Robert and Kenneth...

Gary “Grandpa” W. Cooksey, 67, of Montpelier passed away early Wednesday morning at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born March 12, 1953 in Brazil, Indiana to Roy P. and Mae Elizabeth (Sutherland) Cooksey. On March 18, 2005 he married Rose M. Cherkas in Sevierville, Tennessee and she survives...

Taylor Renee Bradbury, 26, passed away and went to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of September 12, 2020. Taylor was born at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and was raised in Brazil, later moving to Terre Haute. Taylor graduated from Northview High School in 2014 where she was a dedicated member of the choir and one the honored Knight Singers. ...

Brazil, Indiana Paul Joseph Tilley, 84, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 14, 1935 to the late William and Anna Mae (Gentry) Tilley. Paul graduated from Brazil High School and served his country in the National Guard. He married Anita Kay Payne on November 25, 1959, and earned his Bachelors, Master’s and 6th Year Degree from Indiana State University. He and Anita are members of Ebenezer Church...

Thomas Wayne Modesitt, 83, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on September 10, 2020 while in physical rehabilitation at Harrison Crossing. Tom was born on January 14, 1937, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Harry and Anna H. (Courtney) Modesitt.  He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1955.  He married Phyllis Braden in 1958.  She preceded him in death in June 22, 2020 after 62 years of marriage.  Tom worked as a heavy equipment operator for Martin Marietta and France Stone for many years.  Tom enjoyed working on engines, tinkering with equipment, and working outdoors.  Tom also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and attending family and social gatherings.. ...

Dorothy D. Nevins, 95 of Brazil passed away September 8, 2020 at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Putnam County. She was born May 24, 1925 in Gosport, IN. the daughter of Edward Godsey and Elizabeth Crabb Godsey. May 24, 1946 she was united in marriage to Robert Leo Nevins...

Jaxson Randi McCullough, 18 days old, passed away September 5, 2020 at Union Hospital.  He was born August 18, 2020 he was small but was loved beyond measure.   Survivors include his parents, Haley Anica Wallace and Dylan Austin Bradley McCullough of Terre Haute; grandparents, Billy Mathews (Ryan Douglas) of Brazil and Bernie Wallace (Amy), David McCullough (Debbie) all of Terre Haute; great-grandparents, Bobbi Lovett, Marlon Mathews, Bernie and Janet Wallace and Karla Everson; uncles, Chance Wallace, Chayce Wallace and Gavin McCullough; one aunt, Darian Rollins and other extended family.. ...

Annabelle McMurry, 90, of Waveland, IN. passed away on Monday, September 07, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Brazil on February 23, 1930 to Albert Britton and Dorothy (Buffington) Britton. Annabelle was a 1947 graduate of Brazil High School. ...

Brazil, Indiana Mary Maxine Beaman, 100, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born on June 21, 1920 in Brazil to the late Ernest and Estella (Purcell) Nicoson. Mary graduated from Staunton High School in 1938, and married Samuel Harold Beaman on May 17, 1941. She was a member of Forest Avenue Methodist Church, and retired from CBS in 1981...

Doris Jane Smith, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 28, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1946 in Terre Haute, IN to Chester C. Bell and Mary G. (McNally) Bell. She was born in Clay County and attended Van Buren High School. Doris is survived by her children, Jamie Wade Smith, Bruce Eric Smith, Laura Thrasher, Tammy Smith, and Diana Tye; six grandchildren; and siblings, Steve (Sherry ) Woll, Glenn (Janice) Bell and Lois Luedeman...

Carbon, Indiana Charles “Zeb” Zebedee Mullenix, 95, went to meet his Lord on September 5, 2020 at his home. He was born in Carbon, on March 17, 1925 to the late Ross Jack and Ella (Dalton) Mullenix. Zeb served his country in United States Army with the Combat Engineers during World War II, and married Rosalee Plunkett shortly after returning home on December 30, 1945. ...

William H. Waymire, 75, of West Terre Haute and formerly of Staunton, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital on September 6, 2020. Bill was born on January 22, 1945, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Ernest and Violet (Michael) Waymire.  He attended Brazil High School and then enlisted into the United States Army where he served for 3 years.  He was honorably discharged as a SP4 in 1965.  He met Nancy Ann Nussel and was united in marriage on December 31, 1966.  She preceded him in death in 2005.  Bill worked as a mechanic at International Paper, Anaconda / Alcan, and then Hercules / AET.  He retired in 2001.  . ...

Ronald Ray Cress, 77, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2020. Ronnie was born on October 20, 1942, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Homer E. Cress and Helen (Marcinko) Cress.  Ronnie graduated from Glenn High School with the class of 1960.  Ronnie was well known and well-respected auto mechanic around the Wabash Valley for many years.  ...

Judith A. Via, 82, of Big Springs, Texas, formerly of Brazil, passed away September 1, 2020.  She was born July 22, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN. the daughter of Wilton Albert Via and Louise Naomie Nation Via.  She graduated from Mooresville High School in 1956.  She continued her education at Indiana State University, graduating in 1973.  ...

Anthony David Mitchell, 25 of Brazil, died August 30, 2020 at 3:03am due to a tragic accident on U.S. Hwy 40 in Putnam County. He was born January 5, 1995 in Batesville, IN. the son of Roy Mitchell and Jennifer Morton Mitchell. Anthony has lived a varied life in his short 25 years. ...

Paul D. Proctor, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born August 17, 1936 in Talladega, Alabama to John James Proctor and Lucille Limbaugh Proctor. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Nelson Proctor; daughter, Cathy Hunter (Roy); step-sons, Chris Diel and Brad Diel; step-daughters, Sheryl Diel, Nancy Bauer, and Debra Ennen; brother, Frank Proctor; sister, Rachael Price; grandchildren, Jenica Becklund, Justin Proctor, Hailey Maxwell, Hannah Woodward, Hope Proctor, and Joseph Proctor; and several great grandchildren. ...

Hilda Mae Epple, 90, Brazil, passed away August 27, 2020. She was born July 4, 1930 in Howe, OK. Father, we entrust Hilda to your mercy. You loved her greatly in this life; now that she is freed from all its cares, give her happiness and peace forever. Welcome her now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen...

St. Bernice, Indiana Priscilla Jean Tucker, 90, went to be with her Lord on September 2, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Terre Haute, and was adopted by Ralph and Emma (Jarvis) Knott. Priscilla graduated Gerstmeyer Technical High School, and married Walter Leo Tucker on December 8, 1951. She retired from Quaker Maid after 33 years...

Ronald K. Moon, 84, of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away August 28, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Centerpoint and an educator in Vigo County (West Vigo, Wiley, and Terre Haute South High Schools) for almost 40 years. He was born December 8, 1935, in Brazil to Marvin and Gaby Moon...

Richard “Rick” Allen Brown, 58, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly August 28, 2020. He was born August 12, 1962 in Vigo County, the son of Allen L. Brown and Linda K. Nussel Brown. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1981. He most recently worked for Ivy Hill Packaging in Terre Haute...

Irma Ruth Runyon, 87, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away on August 29, 2020. She was born on October 22, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana the daughter of Chester and Ivern (Rhoades) Harter. Ruth graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 1950. Ruth worked as an X-Ray Technician in Chicago, Illinois before she married Robert Runyon in 1956. ...

Brazil, Indiana Eddie Head, 57, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil on March 28, 1963 to the late Robert and Sharon (Gullifor) Head. Eddie attended Brazil Schools, and worked for the City of Brazil...

Dock Whitaker, 73, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 23, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Dock was born on November 13, 1946, in Hazard, Kentucky the son of James andLouise (Combs) Whitaker.  Dock married Vesta Whitaker on December 11, 1965.  She preceded him in death in 2019.  Although Dock did work as a laborer in factories throughout his life he thrived in raising hunting dogs.  He enjoyed traveling across the United States raising and hunting raccoon’s, bear, and large cats.  Dock held 3 world titles with his dogs both in the American Blue Tick 1980 AKC World Champ, 1977 World Champ English Dog, and IHCA World Champ Walker.  . ...

Margaret “Peg” Ann (Burdon) Williams of Brazil, Indiana passed away peacefully in Islamorada, FL on August 24, 2020. She was born April 23, 1934 in Brazil, Indiana, the eldest daughter of Thomas and Marcella Burdon. She married the love of her life, her childhood sweetheart, Robert Williams in July of 1952 who preceded her in death in 1993. Also preceding her in death was her youngest sister Teresa Dickison...

Brazil, Indiana Wayne Lucas, 71, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on January 30, 1949 to the late Ross Thomas and Waneta E. (Boase) Lucas. Wayne graduated from Staunton High School in 1968, and married Lana Dickerson on June 20, 1971. ...

Rex Lee Cox born June 19, 1949 passed away on Monday August 10 at his home in Chicago Illinois. He graduated Brazil High School in 1967. He went on to St Anthony School of Radiology and ISU. He moved to Chicago and worked as a Radiologist at Mercy Hospital. Rex enjoyed traveling and spent time in Switzerland, Quebec, Germany and Canada...

Walter G. Jenkins, Jr., of Waukesha, WI, passed away on August 21, 2020, at the age of 64. Walter was born in Terre Haute, IN on December 19, 1955, the son of the late Walter Sr. and Mary (nee Handy) Jenkins. Walter is a 1974 graduate of Brazil High School. ...

Walter David Craig, 72, passed away on August 21, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Mary Craig; brother, Raymond Craig Jr.; great-grandson, Everett Craig. Walter is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jacquita Craig; sons, David (Heidi) Craig and Andy (Pam) Craig; grandchildren, Andrew (Taya) Craig, Rachael (Kurt) Burrell, Stephen (Abby) Craig, Danielle Craig, Tiffany Craig, Trevor Craig, and Derek Craig; great-grandchildren, Paul Burrell, Melody Burrell, Phillip Burrell, Sawyer Burrell, Sofiya Craig, Stephen Walter Craig, Elliott Craig, and Noelle Craig; brother, Richard (Kathy) Craig; sister, Donna Klausmeier.. ...

Ronald K. Webster, 83, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away, unexpectedly, on August 20, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Clay Emergency Room. Ron was born on August 9, 1937, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Virgil and Janet (Siegelin) Webster. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1955. ...

Joyce Johnston Oehler, 94, of Brazil and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Westminster. Joyce was born April 6, 1926 in Terre Haute to Alfred Thomas and Geneva Carter Thomas. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brazil and enjoyed family genealogy as well as being a Clay County Genealogist. ...

Virginia Rose Elder, 97, passed away Sunday August 16, 2020 after a brief hospital visit in Indianapolis. She was born on. June 21, 1923 in Clay County, to the late Pearl and Rella (Hardy) Wallace. Rose graduated from Staunton High School and later married Joseph Elder...

Jeanette Ann Steiner, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. She was born in Brazil on June 12 1950 to the late Gerald and Elenora (Miller) Lowdermilk. Jeanette graduated from Brazil High School in 1968, and married Richard Steiner on January 6, 1968. They were members of Clay City First United Methodist Church...

Mildred Jane Griffin, 95, of Brazil, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in her grandson’s home in Clinton, IN. She was born in Lykens, PA to Philip and Elizabeth (Schubb) Klinger. Mildred was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, always volunteering at any given chance before her health would fail her. ...

William G. Neier, 80, lifelong resident of Brazil, Indiana, passed away, at home, on August 11, 2020 following an extended illness. Bill was born on October 5, 1939, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Gaylord and Harriet (Blair) Neier. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1957. Bill worked as a farmer most of his life. He also worked at West Dairy from 1958 to 1984 and then Growers Co-Op from May 1, 1984 until January 31, 2003...

Charlotte Kay Brush, 77, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at home on August 6, 2020. Charlotte was born on June 14, 1943, in Welch, West Virginia, the daughter of Dewey and Feril Jones. She attended business school and upon completion, went to work for the West Virginia State Police. ...

Rebecca F. Klass, 77, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Exceptional Living Center, of Brazil, on August 9, 2020. Rebecca was born on August 1, 1943, in Greene County, Indiana, the daughter of Russell Henry and Bertha I. (Britton) Null. Rebecca worked in packaging for...

Dorothy Jean Wells, 90, of Brazil passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born in Brazil on August 22, 1929 to James Obie McMichael and Ruth V. (Willan) McMichael. Dorothy was a 1947 graduate of Brazil High School. She was a retired nurse’s aide and a devoted wife,...

Charlotte Virginia Bowles Stearley, 98, of Sidney, OH and formerly of Lima, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Ohio Living Dorothy Love healthcare center in Sidney following a brief illness. Charlotte was born September 11, 1921 in Posey Township, Clay County,...

Jane Lee (Terhune) Hubble Elliott, 72, went home to the Lord on Friday July 31, 2020 with her family by her side.  Born on March 15, 1948 in Indianapolis Indiana to John McCulloch Terhune and Mildred Leone (Hancock) Terhune, she graduated from Northwest High School. ...

Laura Jean (Carroll) Boyce, 72, was taken home by the Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 30, 2020. Born August 19, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Walter Joseph and Laura Jean (Koppe) Carroll, she was graduated from Montour High School as a member of the Class of 1965, where she was a member of the gymnastics team and varsity cheerleader for a two-time state champion football team. ...

Joseph Charles Toth, 59, of Rockville, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence. He was a truck driver for Wal-Mart. He was born December 2, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Joseph C. Toth and Mary Katherine Kerr Tzitz. Survivors include his wife, Diane Crooks Toth; daughter, Kim (Sam) Benton of Clinton; father, Joseph C. ...

Jackie Jean Gardner, 61, of Brazil passed away Wednesday, July 29. 2020 in her residence. She was born in Brazil on March 12, 1959 to Tom McCullough and Joanne (Reedy) Kelly. Jackie attended Brazil High School and was a courier Unites States Postal Service and Pony Express. She liked to read, listen to music and cook. She also enjoyed making crafts and painting...

Phyllis Ann James, 78, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, on July 30, 2020 following an extended illness. Phyllis was born on October 6, 1941, in Brazil, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Martin) Cooper. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1959. She married Tom James on October 16, 1959. She worked for J.C. Penney, First Bank and Trust, House of Spirits, and the Brazil Public Library...

Marietta Haverkamp, 82 of Brazil passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. She was born on April 6, 1938 in Greenup, IL to Dwight and Stella Mae (Sparks) Moses. Marietta attended Cumberland High School in Greenup. She was a homemaker. Marietta enjoyed reading, watching the Golden Girls, old westerns, crocheting and following the Cincinnati Reds...

Evert L. Arnett, 89, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born on March 20, 1931 in Wolf County, Kentucky, and worked at Logan Clay Factory and retired from Tri Industries in Terre Haute. Evert loved being outside, hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family. ...

Jerry “Peach” Bruer, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 10, 1949 in Brazil to the late Charles and Ruth (Lowdermilk) Bruer. Jerry graduated from Brazil High School in 1967 and served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a painter for Bemis for over 20 years...

Charles Edward Schultz, Sr., 83, died peacefully on July 29, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. He was born on May 11, 1937, to Juanita and Wilburn “Bo” Schultz. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1956. Ed, as he was known, married Virginia Lamb on June 1, 1958. ...

Mary Ellen Chaney, 95, of Rosedale, Indiana passed away at 2:40 am Monday, July 27, 2020 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born May 25, 1925 in Clay County, Indiana to the late Robert Brown and Gladys White Brown. She was a 1943 graduate of Bridgeton High School. ...

Hanna M. Stantz, 17, of Gosport, passed away unexpectedly of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 25, 2020. Hanna was born in Bloomington, Indiana on July 10, 2003 to Kevin David Stantz, Jr. and Crystal Lynn (Lineweaver) Fishel. Hanna was a beautiful soul and loved everyone. She enjoyed all kinds of music, taking photographs and fishing. To say that she was a "country girl" is an understatement...