Obituaries

RONALD LEE KING II, Carbon, Indiana (5/20/22)

Ronald Lee King II, 42, loving husband, son, uncle, and friend for many in funeral service across the country, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home. Ron was born on September 18, 1979 in Branson, Missouri to Ronald L. Sr., and Paulane L. Butler. He was a graduate of South Central High School in Farina, Illinois and later started working for his step-father Charlie Butler at Butler Coach Company...
ANNA LEA BEDWELL, Brazil, Indiana (5/17/22)

Anna Lea Bedwell, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. She was born on January 13, 1938 in Mount Carmel, Illinois to the late Clifton Guy and Mary Maxine (Dicus) Blair. Anna graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1956. ...
WILLIAM (BILL) BELL Brazil, Indiana (5/16/22)

William (Bill) Bell passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born May 21, 1931 to Ray and Catherine Bell. Bill graduated from Brazil High School. Bill served in the armed forces in Korea after high school. He worked at the Farm Bureau and went on to work at...
FRANCES KAY McDONALD, Brazil, Indiana (5/16/22)

Frances Kay McDonald, 80, passed away May 13, 2022. She was born November 19, 1941 to Lester and Mary Grantham in Brazil, Indiana. She graduated from Van Buren High School. While in high school she was in the band and was a majorette. On January 6, 1961 she married Richard McDonald. ...
MARJORIE ANN EVANS Brazil, IN (5/16/22)

Marjorie Ann Evans, 87, passed away May 14, 2022. Marge was born to the late Joseph and Ruby Carr on October 7, 1934 in Brazil, Indiana Marge enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. She loved to help others out. Faith was very important to Marge, she was a member of Ashboro Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years...
SAMUEL "GREG" DOUGLAS, Clay County, Indiana (5/16/22)

Samuel “Greg” Douglas passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday May the 8th 2022 at 5:46 pm. Greg was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. Greg was born March 14th 1952 in Clay County Indiana to Rolland and Shirley (Chaney) Douglas.It is 417...
KARA WILSON, Brazil, Indiana (5/13/22)

Kara J. Wilson, 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on April 27, 1958 in Pendleton, Indiana to the late Ralph and Norma (Shelton) Craig. Kara attended Pendleton Heights High School and graduated in the class of 1977. ...
STEPHEN STAPP, Centerpoint, Indiana (5/13/22)

Stephen Thomas Stapp, 69, of Centerpoint, Indiana passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife by his side, on May 11, 2022 following an extended illness. Steve was born on May 17, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana the son of Rev. Thomas E. Stapp and Reba J. ...
BRAXTON LEE MYERS, Terre Haute, Indiana (5/11/22)

Braxton Lee Myers, 20, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2022 following injuries sustained in a vehicular accident. Braxton was born on May 4, 2002, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of John and Torie Myers. He had worked at Great Dane as a welder...
Kerry Owen Ashe, Brazil (5/11/22)

Kerry Owen Ashe, 68, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on May 10, 2022, following a brief illness. Kerry was born on January 17, 1954, in Clinton, Indiana the son of Robert Lee and Janice (Owen) Ashe. After attending high school in York, South Carolina he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1976 after 6 years of service. As a civilian, Kerry worked for Pfizer as a Instrument Technician before getting injured...
Madelyn Grace Thompson Clay County (5/9/22)

Madelyn Grace Thompson, infant daughter of Amy Monce Thompson and John L. Thompson was born and died on April 13, 2022, at Union Hospital. Her brothers and sisters include Henry Thompson, Melody Thompson and Wyatt Thompson. French Funeral Home was entrusted with her care...
Charles Ross Kirchner Thailand (5/9/22)

Charles Ross Kirchner, 72, of Thailand passed away April 1, 2022 of a heart attack. Chuck was born on August 11, 1949 in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Samuel E. Kirchner and Martha Jane Lucas Kirchner. He married Siripan, the love of his life in 2003. They have a daughter, Praweena Kirchner...
Wilma Jean Burns Clay County, IN (5/9/22)

Wilma Jean Burns, 93, passed away May 9, 2022 at home with her daughter and son in law. Wilma was born to the late Ollie Ernest and Jessie Florence (Martin) Butler on October 6, 1928 in Clay County. Wilma was a 1946 graduate of Staunton High School...
Mary Margaret Baskin Carbon, Indiana (5/9/22)

Mary Margaret Baskin, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born on February 6, 1948 in Indianapolis to the late Lloyd and Edna (Webb) McDaniel. Mary Margaret attended Plainfield High School and graduated in the class of 1966. ...
Howard A. Deel North Manchester Indiana (5/9/22)

Howard A. Deel, 80, North Manchester Indiana, passed away May 5, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. The son of Elden Rufus and Beulah Irene (Cline) Deel, Howard was born March 15, 1942 in Nyssa, Oregon. He was nicknamed “Happy” as a baby and it stuck throughout his life as he was always smiling and joking around...
Frederick William Garrison Brazil, Indiana (5/9/22)

Frederick William Garrison, 89, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on April 30, 2022. Fred was born on April 23, 1933, in Harmony, Indiana, the son of Frederick Garrison and Anna Ruth (Miller) Garrison. He graduated from Van Buren High School. Following high school, he served his country in the United States Navy where he served as a radar technician...
JEFFREY GRIGSBY, Brazil, Indiana (5/4/22)

Jeffrey Alan Grigsby of Brazil, Indiana lost his battle to cancer on April 26, 2022 at the age of 59. He was born on March 13, 1963 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Harry Grigsby, and Betty Lohr. Jeff loved cars, music, and the great outdoors. His greatest love was his family...
SHIRLEY KNOX, Brazil Indiana (5/4/22)

Shirley JoAnn Knox, 84, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital on May 2, 2022, following a 60-year battle with Addison’s Disease. Shirley was born on September 20, 1937, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Bill and Daisy (Peters) Keck. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1955. She worked for Jackson Township Elementary as a librarian and then as a price checker at K-Mart for many years...
Stephanie Brooke Butcher Clay City, Indiana (5/2/22)

Stephanie Brooke Butcher, 41, of Clay City, Indiana, was released from her long battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on May 1, 2022. Dedicating her life to her children, Stephanie will be remembered for her relentless determination and strength in the daily, courageous battle against the terminal prognosis given to her twenty years ago. ...
GARY ELWELL, Knightsville (5/2/22)

Gary R. Elwell, 73, died suddenly on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. Gary was born to the late Ted and Elnora Elwell on January 22, 1949 in Knightsville, Indiana. Gary was a gentle quiet man with a kind heart. People who knew him respected and appreciated his honesty...
THOMAS JAMES, Clay County, Indiana (5/2/22)

Thomas Henry James, 81, lifelong resident of Clay County, passed away on April 29, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Tom was born on June 24, 1940, in Knightsville, Indiana, the son of Ross and Emma (Stevenson) James. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1958. He served his country in the Army National Guard for several years. Tom worked for Arketex Clay Plant for a few years before working in the Aluminum manufacturing industry until his retirement...
JEAN MOODY (5/2/22)

Jean C. Moody, 70, passed away April 25, 2022. She was born on December 3, 1951, to Claude Tisdale and Mary Jones Tisdale. Jean was preceded in death by both parents, siblings June and Billie as well as her great granddaughter Maelynne Moody. She is survived by her husband Mickey Moody; son Scott Moody (Robin); daughter Jennifer Moody; siblings Claude “Brother”, Doug (Roxanne), Marty (Carolyn), Kathy (Bob), Liz (Vern), Charlie, and Marilyn (Bob); In-laws Fred, Gilda, John, Lonnie, and Selestia; grandchildren Kevin Moody, Ben Mauel, Tyler Russell, Shawn Welch, Aaron Moody, Cameron Moody, Damian Newell, Austin Moody, Alex Moody, Katelyn Moody, and Robert Newell; great grandchildren Dylan Welch, Brayah Welch, Lliam Welch, Kory Welch, Colton Moody, Clayton Moody, Caston Moody, Haisley Moody, Oakliegh Moody, Judson Moody, Hazel Newell, and Franklin Newell; several nieces and nephews.. ...
PATRICIA SHEWEY, Brazil, Indiana (4/29/22)

Patricia R. Shewey, 90, of Brazil, IN died Tuesday, April 26 at Mill Pond Health Campus. She was born in St. Louis, MO. on February 2, 1922 to Armin and Lorene Mueller. She married James L. on September 9, 1950 in St. Louis, MO. She retired as an administrative assistant at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL...
Sammy Kent Raybould (4/26/22)

Sammy Kent Raybould, 81, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022. Sammy was born to the late Samuel and Fern (Belk) Raybould on April 10, 1941. Sammy served his country in the United States Air Force, and worked as a firefighter for Brazil for 37 years. Sammy is preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Pamela Ann...
Jessica Dawn Meuser Marshall, IL (4/26/22)

Jessica Dawn Meuser, 40, of Plainfield, IN, formerly of Marshall, IL passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born Jan. 16, 1982 at Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Howard and Debra Heatherly Oransky. On Sept. 15, 2007, she married Matthew J. Meuser at Terre Haute, IN and he survives. ...
Betty Joan (Lark) Yatsco (4/23/22)

Betty Joan (Lark) Yatsco, 89, passed away peacefully, from a chronic illness, on April 13, 2022, surrounded by family members who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Betty was born in Clinton, Indiana on October 16, 1932, to Richard and Blanche Lark. ...
Richard Loveall, Plainfield, IN (4/23/22)

Richard Loveall, 88, of Plainfield, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2022. He was born on January 6, 1934, in Carbon, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Fern Loveall. Richard graduated from Van Buren High School. He was an Air Force veteran. Richard retired from Delta Air Lines. He was a member of Plainfield Christian Church and the Vine and Branches Sunday School class...
CAROLYN ELIZABETH “BETH” FULKS, Brazil, IN (4/22/22)

Carolyn Elizabeth “Beth” Fulks, 32, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on April 21, 2022, at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, Indiana following complications of an asthma attack. Beth was born on October 4, 1989, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Debra Kay “Debbie” Nevins and Michael Nevins. She graduated from Northview High School with the class of 2008. Following high school, Beth worked at the Pilot Truck Stop, Kellogg’s, Wendy’s, and Mcdonald's...
Kenneth Wayne Carpenter, Brazil, Indiana (4/21/22)

Kenneth Wayne Carpenter, 82, passed away, Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. He was born on May 12, 1939 in Perth, Indiana to the late Jesse and Golda (Duree) Carpenter. Ken graduated from Brazil High School, and went to work at American Vetrified as an extruder operator before transitioning to farming full time. ...
Sandra Lee Clark, Centerpoint (4/21/22)

Sandra Lee Clark, 51, of Centerpoint passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 8, 1971 in Brazil, Indiana to John F. Crafton, Sr. and Patty (Butts) Standley. Sandy enjoyed playing softball, going fishing, and crafting. She also liked playing cards with friends and family. Sandy loved animals, especially her dogs. She loved children and got so much joy spending time with her nieces...
Bobby Wayne Chadwell Centerpoint, IN (4/18/22)

Bobby Wayne Chadwell, 54, of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2022 at St. Vincent Clay Emergency Room, from an apparent heart attack. Bobby was born on August 19, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Henry Chadwell and Bobbie (Lawson) Chadwell. ...
SUSAN NICHOLS, Paris, Illinois (4/16/22)

Susan Kay Thorne Inman Nichols, age 79, of Paris, IL, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her home. She was born February 9, 1943, in Indianapolis, IN to Kenneth Leroy and Martha (Nutter) Thorne. Susan was a homemaker and a talented seamstress. Her artistic talent and creativity were very unique. She loved to make beautiful things out of any material she had. She owned a gift shop in Cottonwood, AZ, for many years where she would sell her creations...
DOROTHY GRACE STEVENSON, of Center Point (4/13/22)

Dorothy Grace Stevenson, 89, passed away Monday, April 10, 2022 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born on July 11, 1932 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Audron and Rethia Ledgerwood. Dorothy graduated from Ashboro High School and married Leland Stevenson on March 14, 1952. She was a school bus driver in the Avon School District for 18 years...
SHIRLEY MAE SWIM, of Brazil (4/13/22)

Shirley Mae Swim, 84, of Brazil, passed away on April 11, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Greencastle on November 29, 1937, the daughter of Eli Brattain, and Malinda Maurine (Elder) Aker, and was a graduate of Greencastle High School...
WILLIAM 'BRAD' ALLEN (4/13/22)

William Bradley “Brad” Allen passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 11, 2022. Brad was born to Larry and Linda (Bullerdick) Allen on May 23, 1972. Brad was a 1990 graduate of South Putnam High School. He spent many years as a paramedic and firefighter working with the Poland Volunteer Fire Department. ...
William Joseph Conner, Indianapolis, IN (4/10/22)

William Joseph Conner, a longtime educator with Lawrence Township Schools, passed away on April 4, 2022, at Community North Hospital. Bill was born to Alma Odetta (Withers) and William P. Conner in Brazil, Indiana, on March 7, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Carol (Parker); his three children, Anne Uberta (Brent), William Patrick (Sandi), and Kara Trimmer (Matt). ...
Marilyn Bott Brazil, IN (4/5/22)

Marilyn Bott, 82, of Brazil left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born October 15, 1939 in Brazil, the daughter of Charlotte Raybould Miller and Burton Miller, both deceased. Marilyn graduated from Brazil High School, class of 1957 and went on to earn her teaching degree from Indiana State University, she earned her bachelor's Degree in 1963, and her Masters in Education in 1966. ...
NAOMI PARKS, Centerpoint, Indiana (4/4/22)

Naomi Rosella (Wells) Parks,103, of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, while staying at Springhill Village of Terre Haute, following complications from a stroke. Rosella was born January 10, 1919, in Coal City, Indiana, the daughter of William Porter and Lillie Dell (Hauser) Wells. ...
MARVIN BROWN JR., Brazil, Indiana (4/3/22)

Marvin J. Brown Jr., 57, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, on April 2, 2022. Marvin was born on December 31, 1964, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Marvin and Deanna Ann Elizabeth (Verville) Brown. Marvin worked as a drywaller and carpenter for many years. He married Darcy Pletcher on August 13, 1983; she survives...
AARON RUGENSTEIN, Brazil, Indiana (4/3/22)

Aaron Carl Rugenstein, 62, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in his home surrounded by family. Aaron was born on April 20, 1959, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Hermann Carl Rugenstein and Lois Fern (Kerr) Rugenstein. Aaron graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1977. ...
R. KEITH SIMONSON, Brazil, Indiana (3/31/22)

R. Keith Simonson, 84, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away while living at Westminster Village on March 27, 2022. Keith was born on April 25, 1937, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Roy F. and Audrey Maxine (Knapp) Simonson. He graduated from Glenn High School with the class of 1956. ...
RAY HEFFNER, Brazil, Indiana (3/31/22)

Ray M. Heffner, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1930, in Center Point, Indiana, the son of Melvin A. and Jennie M. (McMichael) Heffner. He enjoyed farm life growing up, operating machinery and hunting as a young man, and attended Bowling Green High School. ...
ALLEN GURNEY, Brazil, Indiana (3/31/22)

Allen Dale Gurney, 63, of Brazil, passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2022. He was born on March 21, 1959, to the late H.A. and Dixie (Lutz) Gurney in Greencastle, IN. Allen graduated from Cloverdale High School and then attended Lincoln Tech where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. ...
RUTH CORBIN, Brazil, Indiana (3/28/22)

Ruth Ann Corbin, 93, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on March 7, 1930 to the late Frank and Hanora (Roach) Smith. Ruth was a homemaker, who told wonderful stories of her childhood, including cutting through blacksmiths, swinging on ropes, and “jitterbugging” at the young mens club. ...
LORETTA McCLELLAN, Brazil, Indiana (3/28/22)

Loretta Ann McClellan, 89, of Brazil passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 18, 2022, with her son Gary McClellan by her side. Loretta was born at home in Harmony, IN to Ted and Wilma (Snell) Walker on August 13, 1932. Loretta graduated from Brazil High School Class of 1950. She went on to marry her husband of 60 years Kenneth E McClellan on January 2, 1952. Loretta was involved in many organizations such as the YMCA, CYL, and ASA Softball...
LAWRENCE WEST, Brazil, Indiana (3/28/22)

Lawrence Wayne West, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord on March 24, 2022, at 12:00 PM, surrounded by his beloved family, while staying at Cloverleaf Health Care. Wayne was born to Virgil L. and Pearl (Bramblett) West on February 14, 1931, in Bridgeton, Indiana and lived there all his young life. ...
DONALD BRUSH, Brazil, Indiana (3/24/22)

Donald Reggie Brush passed away on March 23, 2022, after a long illness, at 79 years of age. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, on November 2, 1942, to Donald D. and Katherine (Nance) Brush. Both have preceded him in death. His son Ricky Brush, daughter Darlene Price, and Brother Dick Brush also preceded him in death...
REBECCA ADAMSON, Brazil, Indiana (3/24/22)

Rebecca Sue Adamson, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Becky was born to Ardella Wright and Charles Pingleton on July 16, 1955 in Greencastle, Indiana. Becky loved to play bingo in her free time. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing. Becky was very creative when it came to crafting, especially making jewelry. She loved to wear rings every day...
BILLY JOE KLINE, Brazil, Indiana (3/23/22)

Billy Joe Kline, 54, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on March 17, 2022 while surrounded by family. Billy was born on February 17, 1968, in Clinton, Indiana the son of Daniel H. and Margo Jane (Batchelor) Kline. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1986. ...
LEONA MAE MORRIS, Brazil, Indiana (3/22/22)

Leona Mae Morris, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in McCordsville, Indiana. She was born on October 3, 1938 to the late William and Dorothy (Williamson) Young. Leona graduated from Van Buren High School in the class of 1956. She married Robert Lee Morris on October 8, 1968. Leona was a homemaker and bank teller...