Obituaries

Agnes Ruth (Ooley) Tibbets (5/5/21)

Agnes Ruth (Ooley) Tibbets, 95, of Warsaw, Indiana (formerly of Mentone, Indiana) passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2021 in the home she shared with her daughter. She spent her last days visiting with friends and family members, letting them know how excited she was to be going to Heaven. Agnes was born August 13, 1925 in Brazil, Indiana to Loran I. and Ethel (Miller) Ooley...
Kimberly Vanatti Reel (5/5/21)

Kimberly Vanatti Reel, 59, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on May 3, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1962, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Merlyn and Dorothy (Kidwell) Vanatti. Kim was a proud 1980 graduate of Brazil High School. Throughout her life she continued to enjoy planning reunions and class events. Kim worked as a medical assistant in Muncie and Yorktown Indiana for several years...
Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Christensen (5/3/21)

Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Christensen, 67, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on December 5, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Thorveld and Beverly (Bruce) Christensen. Ronnie graduated from Santana High School in 1969, and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Janeece (Cotten) on November 4, 1984, and worked for the City of Brazil...
Elizabeth Ann Love (5/3/21)

Elizabeth Ann Love, 83, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on May 1, 2021, while staying at Cloverleaf Health Care, for a short period of time. Ann was born in Brazil, Indiana, on January 12, 1938, the daughter of Ott and Margaret (Wardlaw) Buckner. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1955. She married David Love on March 2, 1956. Along with her husband, Ann owned and operated an automotive retail establishment in Brazil...
Larry Thomas "L.T." Clark (5/3/21)

Larry Thomas Clark, also known as “L.T.” Clark, entered this world on May 13, 1937. He roamed the earth for 83 years. He was the proud parent of four children, Dabren, Theres, Kip and Yates. These four, along with their spouses, Dan, JC, Sheila, and Robbyn, produced 11 wonderful grandkids and 16 fun-loving great-grandkids. ...
Ronald J. Pearce (5/3/21)

Ronald J. Pearce, 68, of Brazil passed away Friday April 30, 2021 in Brazil. He was a retired supervisor at Great Dane Trailers. He was born November 30, 1952 in Clay County, Indiana to William J. and Myra Kathryn (Warner) Pearce. Ronald is survived by his sons, Gabe Pearce and wife Stacy and Matt Pearce and wife Jenny; sister, Carol Buck; brothers, John Pearce and Gary Pearce; grandchildren, Cory, Tara, Max, Dylan, Emily, Layla, Toby, and Zack; best friend, Doug Cooper and several nieces and nephews. ...
Anthony J. Slater (4/29/21)

Anthony J. Slater, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on March 13, 1953 to the late Paul A. Slater, Jr. And Loretta M. (Johnson) Slater. Tony graduated from Brazil High School in 1971, and worked as a telephone installation tech for GTE and Atlantic Bell, and later worked for Ascena in Greencastle. ...
Mary Jo Swalls (4/24/21)

Mary Jo Swalls, 88, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital, on April 23, 2021 following complications of a stroke. Mary Jo was born on October 26, 1932, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Raymond and Joy (Trueblood) Lanning. She graduated from Glenn High School in 1950. ...
Charles A. Girton (4/19/21)

Charles A. Girton, 88 of Brazil, passed away April 18, 2021 at 7:00am at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. He was born December 12, 1932 in Putman County, the son of Luther and Fialty (Conner) Girton. He graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955...
Douglas Ray McCreery (4/19/21)

Douglas Ray McCreery, 63, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at his home, on April 17, 2021. Doug was born on August 10, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Donald and Carolyn (Van Horn) McCreery. Doug worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Over the years he had worked at Cook Lumber, Metal Industries, Great Dane, Timberland, and as a self-employed general contractor...
Anita Belle Riggle (4/19/21)

Anita Belle Riggle, 74 of Brazil, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice. She was born on April 8, 1947 in Brazil, IN to Millard F. Hamm and Cora Mae (Brown) Hamm. Anita was a 1965 graduate of Brazil High School. ...
Dorothy L. "Dottie" (Beadling) Hermeling (4/15/21)

Dorothy L. "Dottie" (Beadling) Hermeling, 85, of Speedway, passed away April 14, 2021. She was born December 26, 1935 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Luke and Dorothy (Gibbs) Beadling. She was the widow of Phillip G. Hermeling. She is survived by son Steve Hermeling, daughter Cherie (Robert) Bovee, and grandchildren Brian Eakins, Jennifer Eakins, and Cody Hermeling...
Wayne H. Hutcheson (4/14/21)

Wayne H. Hutcheson, 92, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on April 14, 2021, at home, while surrounded by his family. Wayne was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 12, 1929, the son of Eugene and Madeline (Hamilton) Hutcheson. He married Bonnie M. (Baysinger) Hutcheson on February 6, 1954. Wayne worked for American Vitrified and later Logan Clay for 28 years. He also worked as the Brazil City Parks Superintendent for 6 years, Clay Community Schools, and in the Press Room at The Brazil Times...
Violet Georgeanna (Wood) Bell (4/14/21)

Violet Georgeanna (Wood) Bell, 88, passed peacefully from this life and into her Savior’s arms at 12:15 A.M., Tuesday, April 14, 2021 at Westminster Village Health Center in Terre Haute, due to complications with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on November 10, 1932 in Brazil, Indiana to the late George Edward and Violet Rosaline (Loughmiller) Wood. ...
Eva Suzette Treash (4/12/21)

Eva Suzette Treash, 71, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home, on April 10, 2021. Sue. Suzy Q. Sister Sue. Mom. Mamaw. You never gave up on anything, including us. You always did everything with everyone else in mind…never yourself. You loved every one of your family completely, selflessly and lavishly. ...
Mark Anthony Ave (4/11/21)

Mark Anthony Ave, 75, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 after a short stay at The Waters of Greencastle. He was born on February 2, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Tony and Charlotte (Jackson) Ave. Mark graduated from Clinton High School in 1964, and earned a Batchelor’s Degree from Indiana State University. He volunteered for the draft, and served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mark worked in sales for 7-Up and Skelgas and married Anita Schepper on August 4, 1972...
Lois Maxine Reinoehl (4/8/21)

Lois Maxine Reinoehl, 83, of Lena, Indiana, passed away on April 7, 2021 while surrounded by her family. Maxine was born on April 13, 1937, in Ferndale, Indiana, the daughter of Virgil and Edith (Gillogly) Martin. Maxine graduated from Bellmore High School with the class of 1955. ...
Joyce Ann McDonald (4/7/21)

Joyce Ann McDonald, 71, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born in Greencastle on December 6, 1949 to the late Otha and Ruth Leah (Myers) Zimmerman. Joyce graduated from Greencastle High School in 1968, and was a branch manager for Riddell National Bank. She and her late husband Bill were foster parents for many years...
Paul Marvin Redenbarger (4/6/21)

Paul Marvin Redenbarger, 95, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Easter morning, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born in Prairie City, Clay County, IN on July 19, 1925, the youngest child of Conrad Redenbarger and Anna Mae (Stunkard) Redenbarger. Paul graduated from Brazil High School in 1943.
Durward R. “Dory” “Duke” Kempf (4/6/21)

Durward R. “Dory” “Duke” Kempf, 94, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on June 2, 1926 near Staunton, Indiana. He attended Staunton High School and as a boy and a young man worked for several of the farmers in the area...
Bernard L. Heck (4/4/21)

Bernard L. Heck, 94 of Brazil, passed away April 2, 2021 at Union Hospital. He was born January 20, 1927 in Terre Haute, the son of Michael and Eva Raisner Heck. He graduated from Gerstmeyer High School and then join the U.S. Navy. He served his county from 1944-1946...
Janetta Dellacca (4/4/21)

Janetta Dellacca, 90, formerly of Brazil, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Meadows Manor East in Terre Haute, IN. She is survived by 2 daughters, Stephanie Wain and Amy Dellacca; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. ...
Mary Elizabeth “Becky” Brown (4/4/21)

Mary Elizabeth “Becky” Brown, 85, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2021 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1936, in Vanleer, Tennessee, the daughter of Horace and Maggie (Street) Black. She married Lendon M. ...
Grace L. Aker Cohn (3/31/21)

Grace L. Aker Cohn peacefully fell asleep on the evening of Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 104. She was born in Putnam County, IN on October 1, 2016, the youngest daughter of Willis Aker and Emma Long Aker. Grace graduated from Reelsville High School in 1933 and went on to receive her teaching degree from Danville College. She was a bookkeeper at Horace Link in Greencastle, then became a kindergarten teacher where she taught at Eminence High School in the 1970s and early 1980s...
Kay Lorraine "Lorrie" Batchelor (3/31/21)

Kay Lorraine "Lorrie" Batchelor, 59, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Regional Hospital, Terre Haute, Indiana on March 30, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on April 9, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Jim Kelso and Beth Forst (Dunkin)...
Melford Lee Wise (3/31/21)

Melford Lee Wise, 85, of Brazil, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. He was born on March 14, 1936, in Indianapolis to John and Esther (Conder) Wise. Lee is survived by his wife, Lynn Wise of Brazil; son, John Wise and wife Rene’ of Poland; daughter, Tish Goss and husband Kerman of Cloverdale; step-daughter, Sarah Goff and husband Kenneth of Fairbanks; grandchildren, Mistie Miller, Nikki Medley (Garrett), Robert Wise (Jessica), Amber Presslor (Nick), Jacob Wise (Beth), Autumn Shake (Jimmy), Christy Minton (Jerry), Holly Goss, and Justin Shepherd; many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.. ...
Eileen Jean (Pell) McKinney (3/31/21)

Eileen Jean (Pell) McKinney passed away on March 29, 2021, peacefully at her home in Brazil, Indiana. She was born on October 26, 1930 the daughter of Melvin and Kathleen (Frost) Pell. Eileen graduated from Van Buren High School in 1948. She married to Robert Joe McKinney on September 11, 1953. ...
Wilmadean Marie Spelbring Schepper Baker (3/29/21)

It is with saddened hearts that we share that Wilmadean Marie Spelbring Schepper Baker, age 95, passed away on March, 27 2021. Wilmadean was born June 29, 1925 to Fred and Dora (Kord) Spelbring in Poland, Indiana. It has been said that Wilmadean was a legend, a pillar of the community in which she lived but the description Wilmadean wanted to be remembered by most was that she was a person who made a difference; and that she did...
Larry L. Cheek (3/29/21)

Larry L. Cheek, 48, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2021. He was born in Brazil on November 11, 1971 to Donald and Betty Cheek (Rhodes), spending much of his life in and around Brazil. Larry attended Northview High School, but his heart, since childhood, was always on the water with a fishing pole in hand. ...
Carrie E. Basso (3/29/21)

Carrie E. Basso, 50, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home, unexpectedly, on March 27, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1970, in Wayne County, Michigan, the daughter of George and Catherine (Marsden) Williamson. She graduated from Brazil High School and then went on to get a degree in Computer Science...
James Richard "Jim" McCullough (3/29/21)

James Richard "Jim" McCullough, 78, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Jim was born on July 3, 1942 in Saline City to the late Earl and Glen Janice (Thomas) McCullough. He was a 1960 graduate from Clay City High School. Following graduation, Jim joined the Army National Guard. On December 30, 1970, Jim married the love of his life, Maxine (Yarde) McCullough...
George Mont Williams (3/28/21)

George Mont Williams passed away on March 19, 2021. Survivors are his wife, Pamelia Fabbri Williams (whom he has been married to for over 50 years). Also, 1 Brother, Dr. Bruce Williams and his wife, Ann, 1 brother in-law, who is like a 2nd brother to him, David Eugene Fabbri and his wife, Janis, 2 sisters-in-law, who are like sisters to him, Joyce Fabbri-Coombs whose husband Jon is deceased, and Christine Fabbri-Adamson, and her husband Steve , plus numerous Nieces & Nephews and Great Nieces & Nephews all who he loves dearly and are very special to him.. ...
Mitchell Joe Quick (3/23/21)

Mitchell Joe Quick, Sr., 64 of Center Point, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Joseph Leroy Quick and Shirley Ruth (Neville) Weaver. Mitchell was a 1974 graduate of Brazil High School. ...
Forrest “Dale” Dickey (3/22/21)

Forrest “Dale” Dickey, age 87, of rural Brazil, IN, passed away on March 18, 2021, at Gibson Health Care, Terre Haute, IN. Born on April 26, 1933, in Putnam County, he was the son of Samuel Ransom Dickey and Bessie Irene Harney. On December 5, 1951, he married Betty Jane Wood, and she passed away on March 16, 2014...
Rickey Lee Philabaum (3/22/21)

Rickey Lee Philabaum, 67, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, on March 20, 2021. Rick was born on May 22, 1953, in Clay County, the son of Ralph and Betty (Ellison) Philabaum. Rick graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1972. He worked as a butcher for Walmart for several years. Rick was an avid NASCAR fan and especially was a fan of Jeff Gordon. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling and more recently he enjoyed watching old Western movies...
Chad Allen McPheeters (3/22/21)

Chad Allen McPheeters, 42, passed away unexpectedly after a tragic accident in Thailand. He was born in Indianapolis on August 8, 1978 to Martin and Susie McPheeters. Chad was a 1997 graduate of North Vigo High School. He spent most of his life working in sales and even owned his own business, Golf Coast Business Credit...
William H. Burroughs (3/22/21)

William H. Burroughs, 80, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Center Point, passed away at Kindred Hospital, in Indianapolis, following a lengthy illness. Bill was born on December 22, 1940, in Clay County, the son of Howard and Lucille (Milligan) Burroughs. He graduated from Brazil High School. Following a...
Stephen Marshall Hood (3/22/21)

Stephen Marshall Hood, 69, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on March 20, 2021, following a recent diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. Steve was born on March 26, 1951, in Brazil, Indiana the son of James and Norma (Pell) Hood. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1970. ...
John Edward Head (3/17/21)

John Edward Head, 76, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on March 16, 2021, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. John was born in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Edward and Waneda (Day) Head. He married Carol Sue King on October 30, 1965. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for various companies. For the past 22 years he has worked for the City of Brazil Water Department...
Philip N. Simonson (3/15/21)

Philip N. Simonson, 82 of Terre Haute, formerly of Brazil, passed away March 15, 2021 at 5:00am at Terre Haute Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 19, 1938, in Clay County, the son of Roy Simonson and Audrey M. Knapp Simonson. He graduated from Glenn High School, Class of 1956 and later attended Indiana Business College. Phil served in the U.S. Army stateside. His career was primarily with CBS in the computer analysis department...
Clark A. Wright (3/15/21)

Clark A. Wright, 79, born on February 26, 1942 to Burt Z. Wright and Muriel Clark in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Sarasota Memorial Hospital following complications of Covid syndrome. Clark grew up in Borden, Indiana and graduated from Wm. ...
Clyde L. Bryan, Sr. (3/14/21)

Clyde L. Bryan, Sr., 86 of Harmony, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Franciscan Health of Indianapolis. Clyde was born in Terre Haute, the son of William C. and Blanche Belle (Tilley) Bryan. Clyde married Sara K. Tabor on April 20, 1963. He worked in the maintenance department at Union Hospital for 30 years until his retirement. He attended Harmony United Methodist Church and was a member of the Brazil Moose Lodge #760...
Myrtle M. Davis (3/13/21)

Myrtle M. Davis, 85 of Terre Haute, formerly of Brazil, passed away March 11, 2021 at the Gibson Hospice Center at Union Hospital. She was born November 30, 1935 in Terre Haute, the daughter of Lyman Cole and Eunice Nicholas Cole. As a young lady, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Hardy’s Nursing Home in Knightsville. She was married to David Davis and together they raised their family in Vigo County...
Donald Willyard (3/10/21)

Donald Willyard, age 74, of Brazil, formerly of Jasonville, went to be with his wife and son on March 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on July 31, 1946 in West Frankfort, IL, the son of Laurence Willyard and Leta Willyard. On November 24, 1965 he was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kathy” E. Willyard. While they lived in Jasonville, they attended the Lawton Street Christian Church...
Franklin Wood “Woody” Allen (3/10/21)

Franklin Wood “Woody” Allen passed away January 15, 2021, in Bakersfield, California. Woody, as he was known in the Clay County area, was born December 3, 1936, to Floyd and Wilhelmina Allen, in rural Clay County. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1954. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and then attended Indiana State University, earning his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees...
Helen Ilene Martin (3/9/21)

Helen Ilene Martin, 85, of Reelsville, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Born March 31, 1935 in Reelsville, the daughter of James Otto and Mildred Florence (Early) Barnett. She was a graduate of Reelsville High School and received her teaching degree from Indiana State University...
David Wayne Shuee (3/9/21)

David Wayne Shuee, 58, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Born March 3, 1963 in Greencastle, he was the son of Donald and Mary Susan (Stanger) Shuee Muir and was a graduate of Van Buren High School “Class of 1981”. David was a graduate of Vincennes University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Indiana Wesley University...
Jessica Nichole Wymer (3/8/21)

Jessica Nichole Wymer, 38, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away at Methodist Hospital, on March 6, 2021 due to complications of a stroke. Jessica was born on March 3, 1983, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Brenda and Jay Giacone and Bill and Kelly Moore. ...
A. Jenean Douglas (3/8/21)

A. Jenean Douglas, 62, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on March 4, 2021 following a brief illness. Jenean was born on December 20, 1958, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of John and Charlotte Jo (Jones) Hoffman. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1976. Jenean was a bartender at Palmer’s for several years before working as a waitress at various restaurants...
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...