Obituaries

George David Downey - Brazil, Indiana (9/29/22)

George David Downey, 73, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on September 27, 2022 following a lengthy illness. George was born on April 17, 1949, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the son of William B. and Kathleen E. (Welch) Downey. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1967. George married Sally Jane Willison on August 6, 1971. He worked as a sheet metal worker for many years with local 20 in Terre Haute. ...
Evelyn Ruth Newport - Clay City, Indiana (9/29/22)

Evelyn Ruth Newport, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her home in Clay City surrounded by family. She was born on May 30, 1945 in Orange County to the late James and Lydia Lavina (Tincher) Passmore. Evelyn attended Huron High School and married Robert Newport on November 14, 1980. ...
Andrew Lyle Clark, Clay County (9/22/22)

“Andy” Clark, joined his brothers, mother, and father in heaven on 09-11-2022. Andy was raised in Clay County, Indiana. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed all sports, especially fishing, baseball, and golf. Andy was a member of the U.S. Army before beginning a thirty-seven-year career with IBM. He retired in Austin, Texas. Andy loved his hometown of Brazil and he was always happy to share a memory or two of good times spent with family and friends...
KATHY J. LOSEY Brazil, IN (9/21/22)

Kathy J. Losey, 67 of Brazil, passed away September 17, 2022, at 10:13 am at Union Hospital surrounded by her family due to complications of heart failure. Kathy was born on October 4, 1955, in Ontario, California to Fred and Jean Lash. She graduated High school at Ontario High...
DONALD “Don” Morlan - Woodruff, WI (9/21/22)

Donald “Don” Morlan passed away September 19, 2022, at the age of 81 in Woodruff, WI. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Don was known for his generous heart and humorous spirit and will be missed. Born October 14, 1940, in Brazil, IN to Bert and Edith Morlan, Don was a life-long scholar, educator and administrator and was bestowed the honor of Professor Emeritus from the University of Dayton where he was Chair of the Department of Communication from 1977-2002...
JAMES “JIM” EDWARD DEAN Brazil, Indiana (9/21/22)

James “Jim” Edward Dean, 62, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1959 in Greencastle to the late Howard and Mary (Stewart) Dean. Jim attended North Putnam High School and graduated in the class of 1978. ...
JULIA LYNNE AHRENS Columbus, IN (9/19/22)

Julia Lynne Ahrens, 78, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, Four Seasons Retirement Home. Julia was born March 12, 1944, to Bill Bennett and Anne Lee Bond Bennett, during the war years in Paradise Valley Sanitorium & Hospital, located in San Diego, California where her family lived until they relocated to Brazil, Indiana. Julia was known by her middle name “Lynne” by her Van Buren High School friends where she graduated in 1962...
MARY ELLEN SCHMIDT TARGETT Clay City, IN (9/19/22)

Mary was born to the late Fred and Barbara (Tiefel) Schmidt on September 16, 1921 in Clay City. Mary was a 1939 graduate of Clay City High School. She was a proud lifelong Clay City Eel supporter. In 1944, Mary married the love of her life, Donald Targett who preceded her in death in 2004. ...
PENNY SUSAN (WALTERS) OWENS formerly of Carbon, IN (9/18/22)

Evansville, IN – Penny Susan (Walters) Owens, 77, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Carbon, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her daughter’s home. She was born on May 27, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Forrest Walters and Maude (Brown) Riley...
BARBARA RUTH GUIRE Brazil, IN (9/18/22)

Barbara Ruth Guire, age 88, of Brazil, Indiana was welcomed home into Heaven on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was a resident at Signature Health Care. She was born on July 28, 1934 to Louis Rudolph Yansky Jr. and Goldie Ruth (Remler) Yansky in Terre Haute, Indiana...
CHERYL ANN RAY Terre Haute, Indiana (9/18/22)

CHERYL ANN RAY Terre Haute, Indiana Cheryl Ann Ray, 61, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Union Hospital surrounded by her husband and family. Cheryl was born on July 23, 1961 in Brazil to John L. and Marilyn J. (McCall) Modesitt. She graduated from Brazil High School in the class of 1979, and was a long time resident of Brazil...
LAYTON MICHAEL DAVID ABBOTT Ft. Bragg, North Carolina (9/18/22)

Layton Michael David Abbott, 21, of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, passed away on September 10, 2022. Layton was born on February 13, 2001, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Michael Abbott Jr. and Gabriel Leeann (Hobbs) Abbott. Layton attended Calvary Baptist Church in Brazil, IN and enjoyed going to youth group. ...
JANE GROUNDS, of Brazil (9/15/22)

Jane E. Grounds, 64 of Brazil, passed away September 14, 2022, at 7:10 pm at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born May 2, 1958, in Brazil, the daughter of John Latta and Rosemary Wellmeyer Latta. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1976. Jane has been a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Terre Haute...
DAVID RICHARD PORTER, of Greensburg (9/15/22)

David Richard Porter, 73, of Greensburg, formerly of Clay County, Indiana passed away on September 12, 2022. He was born on March 8, 1949 in Brazil, Indiana the son of Clint, Sr. and Audrie Modesitt Porter. David was a 1967 graduate of Van Buren High School and a 1972 graduate from Indiana University with a B.S. Degree in Music and General Sciences...
Larry E. Bridgewater, formerly of Carbon (9/14/22)

Larry E. Bridgewater, 84 of Washington IN. formerly of Carbon, IN. passed away at 3:10 am Tuesday, September 13th. On November 17, 1937, he was born to the late John C. and Hannah E. (Powell) Bridgewater. He graduated from Van Buren Highschool in 1955. Larry retired from Olin Brass as a tool...
MARCIA ECKARD, of Brazil, Indiana (9/13/22)

Marcia Karyn Frohman Gorby Eckard, 78, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Signature Health on September 12, 2022. Marcia was born on December 7, 1943, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Kenneth and Rosemary (Anderson) Eckard. Marcia graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1961. Following high school she graduated from Ivy Tech and then Indiana University as a RN. Marcia worked as an RN for more than 40 years. Most of her career was spent at Union Hospital...
SAMUEL “SAM” EDWARD RANKIN (9/12/22)

SAMUEL “SAM” EDWARD RANKIN Samuel “Sam” Edward Rankin, 74, passed away September 12, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Sam was born to the late John E. Rankin Jr. and Juanita M. (Bowles) Rankin in Indianapolis on July 6, 1948. Sam loved riding Harley Davidsons especially on charity rides and hill climbs. ...
ALLAN DALE TRACKWELL, Charlotte, Florida (9/12/22)

Allan Dale Trackwell, 80, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away August 16, 2022. He was born May 4, 1942, to Roy W. Trackwell and Mary Kathryn (Morlan) Trackwell. He graduated from Brazil high School, Class of 1960. Allan proudly served in the United States Army where he was stationed at the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. ...
Raymond Eugene Jeffries - North Terre Haute, IN (9/9/22)

Raymond Eugene Jeffries, age 97, of North Terre Haute, Indiana passed away at Springhill Village on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Raymond was born April 1, 1925 in Carbon, Indiana to Frank W. Jeffries and Pearl (Brooks) Jeffries. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Thelma Jane Jeffries; daughter, Terry Jane Montgomery (Philip); and son, Richard E. Jeffries...
RONALD MODESITT, of Clay County (9/7/22)

Ronald “Ron” Modesitt, 61, passed away September 6, 2022. Ron was born to the late Donald and Esther Modesitt on September 4, 1961. Ron was a longtime member of First Christian Church and belonged to the Special Angel Class. He enjoyed his donuts and coffee, he truly enjoyed visiting with the people at church, one of his favorite things to do at church was to joke around with the Special Angel teachers. ...
ERMA CLIFTON, of Cory, Indiana (9/6/22)

Erma (Halt) Clifton, 92, of Cory, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2022. Erma was born in Barberton, Ohio the daughter of Floyd B. Halt and Lola Moyne (Rogers) Halt. She was raised in Cory and graduated from Cory High School with the class of 1947...
ROBERT SUTTON, of Apollo Beach, Florida (9/6/22)

Robert G. (Bob) Sutton, 86, of Apollo Beach, FL, formerly of Danville, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2022. A visitation will be held at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME, DANVILLE, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 6-8pm. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 21st at 11:00 am. ...
VIVIAN ALICE (TATE) MUMFORD West Lafayette, IN (9/5/22)

VIVIAN ALICE (TATE) MUMFORD West Lafayette, IN Vivian Alice (Tate) Mumford, 97, of West Lafayette, entered the kingdom of Heaven at 4:10 AM on the 26th of June 2022, she passed naturally at her home, in the embrace of her son, Russell. Vivian was born on the 9th of March 1925, to the late James Newton and Leonora Ida (Metz) Tate in Brazil, Indiana. She was the younger of the 2 children, sister Betty Jean preceding her by twenty months...
Donald Max Bullerdick Jr., Bokeelia, FL (9/3/22)

Donald Max Bullerdick Jr., 64, passed away at home in Bokeelia, FL on August 29, 2022. He was born in Brazil, IN on March 10, 1958, to Donald Sr. “Doc” and Delores “DeeDee” Bullerdick. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dana Bullerdick. Don and his wife Lisa had recently relocated to Pine Island in South Florida to enjoy retirement with an ocean breeze. ...
ELDON HOGGATT, of Staunton, Indiana (9/1/22)

Eldon “Benny” Emmerson Hoggatt, 88, of Staunton, Indiana, passed away at Hudson Woods on August 30, 2022, following an extended illness. Benny was born on February 9, 1934, in Vigo County, Indiana the son of Andrew and Mary (Lowe) Hoggatt. He graduated from Staunton High School with the...
NANCY JO McCOOLEY, of Brazil, Indiana (9/1/22)

Nancy Jo McCooley, 77, passed away on August 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was one of seven children, born May 8, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald Ona and Crystal Jane Berry, four siblings, Dell, Leslie “Pete”, Raymond, and Sherman, and her firstborn grandson Booker Tee Paul Henson. ...
JAMES SCHNURPEL SR., of Guyton, Georgia (8/31/22)

James “Jim” Edward Schnurpel, Sr. 85, of Guyton, Georgia and formerly of Brazil and Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born September 22, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois to Charles and Ruth Schnurpel. Jim lived in several areas during his life. ...
CATHY RECORDS, of Terre Haute, Indiana (8/31/22)

Cathy Ann Records, 71, went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2022 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Cathy was born to the late Max and Christine (Adelhelm) Records in Greencastle on September 19, 1950. Cathy graduated from Greencastle High School in 1968. ...
RICHARD GUYER, of Brazil, Indiana (8/30/22)

Richard “Dick” Guyer, 88, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on August 28, 2022 while living at Towne Parke Assisted Living. He was born on February 10, 1934, in Crawford County, near Hutsonville, Illinois, to Carl and Maude Guyer. He worked at Quaker Maid and then retired from Great Dane with a total of 41 years of service. He was a member of the Nazarene Church. He enjoyed gardening, yard work, and Southern Gospel concerts...
AVALON L. HAPENNY, 1935 - 2022, of Brazil, Indiana (8/30/22)

Avalon L. Hapenny, 87 of Brazil, passed away August 27, 2022, at 6:30pm at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. She had been in failing health since 2016. She was born April 17, 1935, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Lester Grantham and Mary Gasway Grantham. She graduated from Van Buren High School...
LILLIAN SUE JONES, of Clay County, Indiana (8/29/22)

Lillian Sue Jones, 73, passed away August 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born to the late Clint and Lillian Elizabeth Whitaker Morlan on October 1, 1948. Sue graduated from Van Buren High School in 1966, a proud member of the VB Chicks of 66. ...
LONNIE EDWARD HEFNER, of Avon, Indiana (8/29/22)

Lonnie Edward Hefner, 77, of Avon passed away on Saturday August 27, 2022, at IU West Avon Indiana surrounded by his family. Lonnie was born November 22, 1944, in Granite City IL, the son of Evelyn Verlena (Cadwell) Hefner and Louie P Sr. Growing up he was active in choir and glee club and played flute at Sullivan High School. He worked at Lucy Ellen Candies where a young lady named Carol caught his eye...
CHARLOTTE CRABB, of Brazil, Indiana (8/26/22)
STANLEY HOFMANN, of Cory, Indiana (8/26/22)

Stanley Hofmann, 74, of Cory passed away August 19, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Stanley was born April 18, 1948, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Karl and Masil (Unger) Hofmann who preceded him in death. He graduated from Cory High School with the class of 1966. Stanley served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. On March 20, 1970, he was united in marriage to Janet Williams...
JAMES "JIM" PELL, of Terre Haute, Indiana (8/25/22)

Terre Haute, Indiana James “Jim” Pell, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 23, 2022 in Terre Haute. He was born in Carbon, Indiana on April 21, 1936 to the late Earl and Lillian (Armstrong) Pell. Jim graduated from Brazil High School before attending Indiana University where he played with the “Marching 100” and earning his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Arts Education from Indiana State University. ...
R. LEROY COLEMAN, of Brazil, Indiana (8/25/22)

R. Leroy Coleman, 66, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on August 24, 2022, following a battle with cancer. Leroy was born on January 21, 1956, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Kenneth and Mildred (Powell) Coleman. ...
Raymond McCoy, Brazil, Indiana (8/22/22)

Raymond McCoy Brazil, Indiana Raymond McCoy, 81, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at his home in Brazil. He was born on November 23, 1940 in Central City, Kentucky to the late William and Opal (Carroll) McCoy. Ray graduated from Owensboro High School, and joined the National Guard. ...
DAVID MOODY, of Westfield, Indiana (8/22/22)

David “Coopie” Leon Moody, 71, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 17, 2022. Dave was born on January 9, 1951, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of George Moody and Helena (Mitchell) Moody. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1970. ...
WILLIAM McCULLOUGH SR., of Terre Haute, Indiana (8/19/22)

William “Bill” Lee McCullough Sr., age 80, passed away August 18, 2022. Bill was born to the late Sebert Franklin and Frances Ellen McCullough in Terre Haute on January 4, 1942. Bill was a 1960 graduate of Garfield High School. On August 18, 1962 Bill married the love of his life, Pauline Ornduff who preceded him in death in 2017. ...
SCOTT HAROLD GILL, of Aberdeen, Washington (8/19/22)

Scott Harold Gill, 36, of Aberdeen, Washington and formerly of Dana, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1985 in Auburn, Indiana to Andrew A. Gill and Patti A. Garrett. Scott was a 2004 graduate of South Vermillion High School, where he developed his talents as a welder...
Sandi Goebel (8/17/22)

Sandi Goebel, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Born in Chicago, IL July 26, 1941 to Elsie Mellon. Sandi was a die hard Cubs and Notre Dame fan and long time Colts fan. She loved watching college football. You didn’t dare call her when Jeopardy was on. ...
CHARLOTTE ANN NEWPORT Brazil, IN (8/16/22)

Charlotte Ann Newport, 85, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville. She was born on March 10, 1937 in Duncan, Oklahoma to the late James and Ruth (Sleeker) Ragsdill. Charlotte graduated from Duncan High school with the class of 1955, and married Forrest Newport the following year on April 7. She was a homemaker most of her life, and briefly worked at the BMV...
MARY COURTNEY SAUVAIN, of Indianapolis, Indiana (8/16/22)

Mary Courtney Sauvain left us on August 9TH, 2022, suddenly and unexpectedly, with friends and family by her side. Mary was born October 2nd 1944 in Brazil IN Where she was raised by her parents John and Virginia Courtney, along with her sister Alice Ann. All predeceased her...
Roy Dean Martin, Terre Haute (8/14/22)

Roy Dean Martin, 53, of Terre Haute passed away August 11, 2022. He was born February 11, 1969 in Brazil, Indiana, the son of David (Peanut) and Hazel Arlene Martin. Roy graduated from Northview High School in 1988. Roy worked as a plumber and in the construction business. ...
PAUL REED, of Indianapolis, Indiana (8/12/22)

Paul A. Reed, 98, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 6, 2022, while at Community South Hospital. Paul was born in Clay City, Indiana on April 27, 1924, the son of Otis and Pearl (Brown) Reed. When Paul wasn’t working as a truckdriver he enjoyed spending time outdoors...
JOSEPH PIERCE, of Brazil, Indiana (8/12/22)

Joseph “Joey” E. Pierce, 58, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away, of natural causes, on August 10, 2022. Joey was born on September 18, 1963, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Bernard C. and Mary M. “Peg” (Carter) Pierce. Joey graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1981. He married Angelia “Angie” Sappenfield on September 4, 1993. Joey worked at Great Dane Trailers for several years before working as a sheet metal worker for Local 20 out of Terre Haute...
HONEY WALTERS, of Clay City, Indiana (8/10/22)

Honey Michelle Walters, 14, passed away August 6, 2022 at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Honey was born September 23, 2007 to Michael Jason Walters and Tammie Bellew in Osage Beach, Missouri. Honey attended Clay City Middle School where she was a percussionist in the band. ...
CAROL LIBERTY, of Brazil, Indiana (8/8/22)

Carol Liberty, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her home in Brazil. She was born on September 22, 1934 in Indianapolis to the late Clement and Lavonna (Taylor) Cooke. Carol graduated from East Glen High School in 1952, and worked as a forklift operator at Bemis for over 20 years. In her free time, Carol enjoyed playing the keyboard, reading, and working puzzles...
THELMA THOMAS, of Brazil, Indiana (8/5/22)

Thelma Louise Thomas, 92, of Brazil (Lena), Indiana, passed away on August 4, 2022. Thelma was born on January 29, 1930, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Anson “Si” and Mary (Mitchel) Milner. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1947. ...
LARRY TURNER, of Brazil, Indiana (8/4/22)

Larry W. Turner, 79, of Brazil passed away at Cloverleaf Healthcare Center Knightsville, Indiana on August 2, 2022 after being a resident since November 2021. Larry returned to his daughter’s care in 2021 after living out of the area. He was born May 25, 1943 in Brazil, Indiana to Melvin & Mary (Newton) Turner...