Obituaries

Larry Lee Allen, 60, passed peacefully into Jesus’ arms on September 20, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Diego, California on January 26, 1959 to Larry Allen Sr. and Nancy (McPhail) Allen. He graduated from South Putnam High School in 1979 and proudly served in the Marines. Larry and his wife, Brittany (Crawford) Allen were married on December 7, 2018. He worked and retired as a owner/Operator from Hobby Trucking...

Marilyn June (Sheese) Whittington, 81, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on September 19, 2019. She was born on July 8, 1938 the daughter of Chelas E. Sheese and Marie P. (Rader) Sheese. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1956...

Joann B “Greenie” Goss, 85, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born April 13, 1934 in Brazil to the late Basil and Helen Green. Joann graduated early from Brazil High School in 1951, having skipped a grade in elementary school...

Robert L. Davis, 91, of Crawfordsville, Ind., died September 15, 2019 at Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation, Crawfordsville. He was born November 11, 1927 in Cutler, Ind. to William C. & Mary (Biesucker) Davis. He married Marianne Young on September 14, 1950 in Frankfort and she survives...

Brazil, Indiana Johnie Alan Bryan, 62, passed away at the Indianapolis Veterans Hospital on Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born on March 22, 1957 to the late John and Betty (Sanders) Bryan in Brazil, Indiana. He attended Brazil High School and joined the United States Army in 1975 and served for many years as active duty and later as a reservist and was a veteran of the Gulf War. ...

Sharon Kay Stallcop, 75, of Brazil, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2019 in Regional Hospital surrounded by her famiy. She was born in Brazil on July 31, 1944, the daughter of David W. and Margaret “Peggy” (Piso) Danhour. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Van Buren High School and was a waitress for the former Blue Bonnet Restaurant and many of the local truck stops. ...

Robert Joe McKinney, 89, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on September 10, 2019 while at Union Hospital. Bob was born in Brazil, Indiana on November 10, 1929, the son of Wellington Burdette and Pauline N. (Niswonger) McKinney. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1947. ...

Walter “Pete” R. Smith, 67, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital on August 30, 2019 following complications of a stroke. Pete was born in Brazil, Indiana, on November 26, 1951, the son of George and Helen (Gentry) Smith. Pete worked at brick factories in Brazil, Cooks Lumber, Heartland Automotive, and most recently Morris Manufacturing...

Brazil Ruth Anne Trainer (Rightsell) 90, went to be with the Lord, Thursday September 5, 2019 in Brazil, Indiana.  Ruth Anne was born in Clay County on July 17, 1929 to the late Roy Rightsell and Anna Katherine Rightsell Short (Mitchell).  She graduated from Brazil High School in 1947 and went on to graduate from the Lewis-Clark Normal School with a degree in teaching.  She married her husband Archibald Trainer in 1956...

Wanda J. Schutter, 76, of Brazil, IN, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in her daughter’s home in Knightsville, IN. She was born in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Warren and Dorothy (Clark) Morley. Wanda grew up in the Vincennes area, and attended the former Bruceville High School. She married after high school and lived in Terre Haute, Brazil and Houston, TX...

Brazil, Indiana Clifford “Herb” Van Ness, 70, passed away September 2, 2019 at the Gibson Family Hospice Facility in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 23, 1948 to the late Charles and Norman (Reinking) Van Ness. Herb graduated from Southport High School and worked for the Indianapolis Water Company for 33 years as a chemist, and retired in 2002 to farm. He married Mary Kathleen Best in 1990, and they built a home on that farm. ...

Leland “Lee” Dale Lundy, 71, of Brazil passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 26, 1948 in Dover Hill Indiana to Woodrow and Martha (Westhafer) Lundy. Lee married Betty (Melton) Lundy on November 2, 1968. He was a United States Air Force Veteran stationed in Spain from 1967 -1971, he then worked at Crane Naval Base for several years before retiring from the Indiana Air Guard in Terre Haute...

Donna (Shults) Bawel, 75, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Golden Living Woodlands in Newburgh.  She was born in Brazil, IN on May 2, 1944 to the late Donald E. and Virginia J. (Baumunk) Shults.  Donna is survived by her husband, Leroy “Skip” Bawel; daughter, Angela Hassman (Fred); son, Nicholas “Jay” Cope (Sheri); step-daughter, Kelly Talbott (Dennis); sister, Barbara McCullough (Bob); brother, Mike Shults (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Phillip Hassman (Kelly), David Hassman (Kyra), Christopher Cope and Maxwell Talbott; several nieces and nephews.. ...

William Edward Lawhorn (Eddie) passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019 with his wife Vickie by his side at Union Hospital during a brief stay after a heart attack.  Born on January 17, 1932 in Russell Springs, Kentucky to parents Leo and Anna Wilkinson Lawhorn. Both proceeded him in death.  He was also proceeded in death by his step mother Francis Lawhorn, “The Avon Lady”.  Eddie had an older brother Ralph, also deceased...

Iris Cleota Nicoson Sanderson Wright, 98, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. A visitation will be from 9-10am on Saturday, September 14, 2019, with memorial service at 10am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. ...

Brazil, Indiana Edward “Joe” Joseph Staub, Jr., 79, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born on September 30, 1939 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Edward J. and Thelma A. (Hall) Staub. Joe graduated from Greencastle High School, and served his country in the United States Army. ...

Brazil, Indiana Barbara E. Riggs, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born in Canastota, New York on June 25, 1934 to Leon and Clara (Schwendemann) Ascheman. Barbara attended Christ Community Church and enjoyed gardening, sewing, and refinishing furniture. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elaine Ann Riggs...

Shirley Eldridge, 85, of Cicero, Indiana, passed away at Marquette Manor, in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 27, 2019. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 25, 1934, the only child of Albert and Ruth Marie (Samms) McClannahan. She graduated from Brazil High School. Shirley worked for the Social Security Administration and Trans Union for many years. Shirley loved cooking and collecting many – many – cookbooks...

Margaret Rosetta Downing (Coltharp), 95, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family, in Brazil, on August 28, 2019. Margaret lived a long and wonderful life. She was born on March 27, 1924, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of William and Bernice (Burkhart) Coltharp. ...

Carolyn J. Beasley, 84, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on August 26, 2019 while staying at Exceptional Living Center following a short battle with cancer. She was born on March 24, 1935, in Center Point, Indiana to Leo and Roxa (Lucas) Kaiser. Carolyn attended Center Point Elementary School. ...

Brazil, Indiana Benjamin “Benji” Courtney, 28, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 29, 1991, and attended Northview High School, and worked for Poor Boys Wrecker Service...

Cecil O. Sturgeon III, 34, of Bowling Green, Indiana, passed away on August 25, 2019 following complications of a stroke. Cecil was born on October 29, 1984, in Marion County, Indiana the son of Cecil O. Sturgeon Jr. and Dorothy (Shelton) Sturgeon. Cecil graduated from Plainfield High School with the class of 2003...

Edward L. Emmert, 76, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, August 23, 2019 while at the Clay County Airport. He was born July 8, 1943 in Clay County, the son of Fred and Marjorie Nicholls Emmert. Ed graduated from Staunton High School and received a degree from Indiana State University in Vocational Education...

Brazil, Indiana Betsy Ann France Mercer, 66, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 1, 1952 in Brazil to the late Edmond and Lucy (Phillips) France. Betsy graduated from Van Buren High School in 1971, and worked for Wal-Mart Distribution...

Brazil, Indiana Vickie Fritsch, 67, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on November 9, 1951 in Brazil to the late Wayne and Helen (Reed) Latham. Vickie graduated from Brazil High School in 1970 and worked in the kitchen at Northview as well as cleaning houses. ...

Terre Haute, Indiana Billie Paul Wilkison, 75, passed away Monday August 19, 2019 at his home in Terre Haute. He was born on December 4, 1943 in Brazil, and graduated from Brazil High School in 1964. Bill served his country in the United States Naval Reserve, on the U.S.S. Boxer. He retired after 43 years as a maintenance mechanic at Bemis. ...

Jo Ann Reel, 88, of Greencastle passed away on August 14, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Jo Ann was born in Harmony on August 2, 1931, the daughter of William and Flonnie (King) Hedge, and was a graduate of Van Buren High School. She was a life-long member of the Reelsville United Methodist Church...

Leland “Lee” Dale Lundy, 71, of Brazil passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 26, 1948 in Dover Hill Indiana to Woodrow and Martha (Westhafer) Lundy. Lee married Betty (Melton) Lundy on November 2, 1968. He was a United States Air Force Veteran stationed in Spain from 1967 -1971, he then worked at Crane Naval Base for several years before retiring from the Indiana Air Guard in Terre Haute...

Brazil, Indiana Harvey Lewis Morrison, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on July 11, 1941 in Jasonville, Indiana to the late Louis Morrison and Mayme (Leturgez) Miller. Harvey graduated from Shakamak High School in 1959, and met his future wife Linda Jones in 1973, they were married in November of 1977. ...

Kathleen T. Szymanski, 76, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on August 10, 2019 in Terre Haute, IN. Kathleen was born in Chicago to Thomas M. and Catherine C. (O’Malley) Harrington on December 11, 1942. Kathleen graduated from Chicago Visitation High School and married Alvin A. ...

Bernard N. “Barney” Conrad, 95, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Barney was the son of the late Joseph and Letitia Conrad.  Barney worked in the funeral industry for many years.  He worked for Terre Haute First National Bank for many years until his retirement.  Barney was a member of the Elks Lodge # 762 in Brazil, and a Shriner in Terre Haute.  He enjoyed woodworking, building, watching football, farming, and animals.  Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Wanda Conrad, children, Jayne (Gary) Kehoe, John “Andy” (Frances) Conrad, Mary Elizabeth (Doug) Hiatt, Joanie (Larry) Dunn; grandchildren, Nicole (Jim) Markle, Cherie “Buster” Hiatt, Ashley Dunn, Nolan Dunn; five great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.  Barney was preceded in death by his siblings. . ...

Billy L. “Bill” Hice, 86, Staunton, IN, passed away August 10, 2019. He was born June 21, 1933 in Brazil, IN to Albert F. Hice & Marjorie L. (Hauk) Hice. Bill will be greatly missed by friends, relatives and acquaintances. Bill grew up in Clay County in his younger years. ...

Barbara Jane Pritchard, 80, of Savannah died Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Kindred Hospice. She was born in Wadley, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Inez Hall. Barbara was a graduate of Commercial High School. She enjoyed BINGO at the Elks Lodge and trips to Las Vegas...

Harriet Ann Navel, 62, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Brazil, on July 24, 1957 to the late Harold and Alice (Roeschlein) Navel. Harriet graduated from Staunton High School in the class of 1975. She enjoyed being with family, friends and relaxing under a shade tree. ...

Julie R. Burns, age 80, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, August 8th at St. Vincent Heart Center. Julie was an active member of Church of Christ, Cloverdale. She was also an active member in several sewing clubs including -Home Makers Club, One Stitch at a time, Wild & Wacky Embroidery Club, Sew Many Stitches. She was a charter member of the Indiana State Quilting Guild, in which she served many terms as an officer. She was also a past member of the Red Hat Club...

Joseph E. Booe, 73, of Clay City, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2019 at his home. Joe was born in Spencer, Indiana on April 3, 1946, the son of Donald and Vallie (McGinnis) Booe. He graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1964 and then from lumber school in 1966. Along with his father, he and his brother Charlie owned and operated Don Booe and Son’s Lumber Company INC. Joe began working for R. Booe and Son’s in 1996 and retired in 2011...

Delores Thomas, 89, of Brazil, passed away August 7, 2019 at 5:54am at Cloverleaf Healthcare. She was born May 11, 1930 in Center Point, the daughter of Clyde Brown and Pauline Knox Brown. She graduated from Ashboro High School and following graduation she attended Stephens College in MO, graduating in 1950. There she achieved a degree in fashion design. She later graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Business Education...

Rita J. Fritsch, 95 of Brazil, passed away August 6, 2019 at 4:28 am at Union Hospital. She was born November 28, 1923 in Brazil, the daughter of Lee J. Deal and Elizabeth Mathis Deal. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1942. While in high school, she was a Princess on the homecoming court her freshman year, and then as a Senior, she was the homecoming Queen. ...

Betty Joan Bain, 92, of Reelsville, Indiana passed away at Mill Pond Health Campus on August 4, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born on September 12, 1926, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Willis and Elizabeth (Walden) Mercer. She graduated from Van Buren High School. ...

Warren W. “Nic” Nicoson, 93, passed away on July 4, 2019 in Cape Coral, FL. He is survived by his wife, Glenna; son, Bob Nicoson (Marsha); daughter Margy Elliott (Bill); stepchildren, Jan Hillis (Charlie), Clay Woodard (Debra), and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren...

Michael “Griff” E. Griffin, 78, of Center Point, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Cloverleaf Health Care in Brazil. He was born on April 12, 1941, in Indianapolis, the son of Jerry T. and Mary Lou (Scott) Griffin. Griff spent his childhood in Indianapolis and attended school there. He later moved to Tampa, FL and worked in the dry-cleaning business...

March 5, 1928 to July 9, 2019 Memorial Service August 10, 2019 at Green Valley Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 2130 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA officiate will be Hospice Chaplain, Christina Montanez, at 11:00 am Interment will be at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA...

Gary Wayne Deakins, 56, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on July 27, 2019, at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, Indiana, following a lengthy illness. Gary was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 16, 1962, the son of Gerald E. and Shirley Sue (Kellum) Deakins. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1980. Gary worked as a meat cutter until ill health required him to retire...

William V. Crabb, 74, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on July 28, 2019 following a brief illness. Bill was born on October 25, 1944 the son of William and Ruby (Slater) Crabb. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1962. He married Billie Jo LeMay on June 18, 1967. Bill had worked for General Motors and Allison’s Transmission for 38 years...

Rylee Paige Rogers, 16, was taken from this earth Saturday, July 27 2019 as the result of a vehicle accident. She was born on April 15, 2003 in Terre Haute the daughter of Ryan and Karen (Syrovatka) Rogers. Rylee was entering her Junior year at Northview High School. Her life revolved around volleyball and work, playing for the Northview Knights as well as the Intensity Travel Team based in Paris, IL. She enjoyed shopping, the beach, and spending time with her family and friends...

Steven M. Garlits, 63, of Brazil, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice, on July 27, 2019 following a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Steve was born on December 13, 1955, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Floyd and Norma (Warner) Garlits. ...

Cheryl J. Reedy, 61, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 25, 2019 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on May 11, 1958, the daughter of Leonard and Vivian (Ryckman) Ross. ...

March 24, 1944 - July 21, 2019 James Robert “Jim” Green, 75, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2019 in Greencastle. He was born March 24, 1944, the son of James Frederick and Willa Rose Worrell Green. He graduated from Greencastle High School with the class of 1963. He married Joyce Ann Martin on June 13, 1965...