Obituaries

Bobby Gene Smith, 61, passed away November 10, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 5, 1958 to the late Eugene and Edna (Woods) Smith. Bobby graduated from Brazil High School in 1977. He worked at Nassers Furniture for many years and spent 33 years with the love of his life Sherry Stultz...

Anthony “Tony” David Vester, 67, of Brazil, Indiana, and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on November 9, 2019 following complications of heart disease. Tony was born on February 27, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Fritz and Rose (Yovanovich) Vester Rommel. Tony graduated from George Washington High School with the class of 1970. He later graduated from IU with a degree in Business Administration...

Janice M. Persinger, 81 of Center Point, passed away suddenly November 7, 2019 at 1:38pm at her residence. She was born November 2, 1938 in Clay County, the middle daughter of Marvin and Mary Morris Spear. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1957. Janice was united in marriage to Ralph Persinger on August 24, 1958. Together they raised their five children in southern Clay County...

Harry Lee Wells, 75, of Brazil passed away on Tuesday, November 05, 2019 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in Carbon, IN on October 18, 1944 to Harry Miller Wells and Julia Jean (Target) Wells. Harry was a tool and dye maker at Allison Transmissions/Rolls Royce, retiring after 34 years of service...

Walter L. “Wally” Horn, 78, of Clay City passed away on Wednesday, November 06, 2019 in Kindred Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on September 12, 1941 in Brazil to Renos and Pearl (Willen) Horn. Wally was a retired farmer. Wally was a 1959 graduate of Clay City High School and then from Porter Business College in Indianapolis. ...

Leroy Carl Royer, 87, went to be with the Lord November 1, 2019 at Fairway Village in Indianapolis.  He was born in Bowling Green, Indiana on May 10, 1932 to the late Virgil “Doc” and Nellie (Kitch) Royer.  Leroy graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1950 and served his country during the Koren War.  He married his wife of 65 years, Barbara French, on August 17, 1952.  ...

Robert Eugene Myers, 91, husband to Lois Ellen (DeVoto) Myers, died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute. Born January 13, 1928 in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Roy and Stella Myers.  He was a Registered Pharmacist working most of his years for Hook’s as a store manager and was one of the first pharmacists to work as a Nursing Home consultant.  Over his years as a store manager in Brazil, Indiana he won many awards for sales and overall excellence...

Presley A. Long, 15, of Westfield, Indiana, died November 1, 2019 at Riley Hospital, Indianapolis.  She was born January 29, 2004 in Frankfort, Ind. to Ashley Long & Michael Langan. Presley was a student at Westfield High School.  She loved animals and soccer, playing for the Indiana Fire Travel Soccer Team.  She was a past 4-H member. Presley was the top earner for “Pennies for Patients” a campaign benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, while in the Westfield Middle School...

Mary Elizabeth Bryan, 83, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at home on November 4, 2019 following an extended illness. Mary was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 15, 1936, the daughter of Vernon L. and Elizabeth (Nagy) Smith. Mary graduated from Ivy Tech College with the 1st graduating LPN class in 1972. ...

Dennis G. Swalls, 65, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, on November 4, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. Dennis was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 9, 1954 the son of Donald Gene and Mary Jo (Lanning) Swalls. Dennis graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1972. He graduated from Ivy Tech in 1973. Following college he worked as a pipefitter for Pitman - Moore for many years before going into sales at Praxair...

Wanda M. Conrad, 98, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019.  Born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, Wanda was the daughter of the late Eldred and Rose Baker.  Wanda was a Registered Nurse in Bedford, Indiana, prior to working at Terre Haute Regional for a total of 50 years, prior to her retirement.  Besides being the best mom she was a wonderful pie baker.  Wanda also enjoyed embroidery and spending time with her family.  Surviving are her children, John “Andy” (Frances) Conrad, Jayne (Gary) Kehoe, Mary Elizabeth (Doug) Hiatt, Joanie (Larry) Dunn; grandchildren, Nicole (Jim) Markle, Cherie Hiatt, Ashley Dunn, Nolan Dunn; five great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.  Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Bernard Conrad; and sister Marie Mercer.  Mass of Christian Ressurection is 10:30 am, Friday, November 8, 2019 at St. ...

Judith Jo Knowles Brazil , IN 4 Aug 1942 - 26 Oct 2019 Laid to Rest at Sierra View Memorial Park, Oilvehurst, California Judy was born and raised in Brazil, Indiana. She graduated in 1958 from Clay County High School and married Earl Manion in the summer of 1961. ...

Gerald Don Kidwell, 83 of Brazil, passed away October 31, 2019 at 3:40pm at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus in Terre Haute. He was born March 9, 1936 in Clay County, the son of Lawrence and Madge Maurer Kidwell. He graduated from Staunton High School, Class of 1954. He worked at Twigg Industries from 1954-1956, before he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany while in the Army. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Monce Kidwell on November 17, 1961...

John Robert Butterman, 78 of Terre Haute, formerly of Brazil, passed away October 29, 2019 at Union Hospital. He was born December 29, 1940 in Clay County, the son of John A. Butterman and Dorothy Breese Butterman. He graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1958...

Donald Woodrow Roberts, 79, of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away on October 29, 2019 following complications of lung cancer. Don was born on June 20, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Ancil and Mary (Allen) Roberts. Following high school he served his country in the United States Air Force. ...

NORMAN DENNY, 85, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 4 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 in Exceptional Living Center of Brazil, IN. He was born July 29, 1934 in Jasonville, IN to Augustus “Dock” Denny and Nellie (Hutchison) Denny. Norman married Anna L. (Stevenson) Denny and who passed away on April 27, 2019...

Paul A. York, 59, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, with his family by his side, on October 27, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. Paul was born on February 25, 1960, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Rodney K. and Jean (Bray) York. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1979...

Edna L. Shillings, 90, of Greencastle passed away on October 22, 2019, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Edna was born in Greencastle on July 29, 1929, the daughter of Ernest and Mary E. (Alvord) Rader and was a 1948 graduate of Greencastle High School. She studied at Indiana Business College. On February 24, 1952 she married Alva Shillings, He preceded her in death in 1997...

David Newport, 69, of Terre Haute and formerly of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on October 17, 2019. He was born on March 26, 1950, the son of Carrol and Madonna (Mckenzie) Newport. David graduated from Staunton High School. He worked at Columbia House, in Customer Service, for many years...

Brazil, Indiana John William Summers, 85, passed away October 18, 2019, at the Gibson Family Hospice Center in Terre Haute. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on January 16, 1934 to the late John Leroy Summers and Nelda Gertrude Summers Gould. John graduated from Brookston High School and retired from General Telephone when he was 59. He married Gloria Hewes on July 15, 1980...

Victor “Tub” Mace, 83, of Brazil, passed away October 18, 2019 at Cobblestone Crossing. He was born September 19, 1936 in Parke County, the son of Lewis and Margaret Opal Butler Mace. He was raised in Parke County and graduated from Bridgeton High School, Class of 1954. He was a lifelong farmer...

Terre Haute, Indiana Linda Green, 66 passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on June 13, 1953 to the late Ralph and Joan (Koffman) Young. Linda attended Brazil High School and worked at the Waterwheel restaurant, ISU and several nursing facilities throughout her life. She loved spending time with her family and friends, watching TV, and caring for others. Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Wyatt...

Janette Marie Peebles (Burns), 79, passed away on October 10, 2019 at Springhill Village in Terre Haute, Indiana after a long illness. She was born in Staunton, Indiana on August 23, 1940 to the late Kenneth and Alice (Russell) Burns. She graduated from Staunton High School in 1958 worked for Columbia Records and Sony until she semi-retired and decided to travel west. ...

Frieda L. Miller, 77, of Brazil, passed away October 17, 2019 at 11:46am at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. She had endured a short battle with cancer diagnosed in August of 2019. Frieda was born June 3, 1942 in Parke County, the daughter of James Zentko and Eva Vanatti Zentko. She graduated from Van Buren High School. She met Jack E. Miller in 4th grade, and their friendship grew into a lifetime...

Stella M. Bennett, 92, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Putnam County on May 6, 1927 to the late William B. And Della (Todd) Mitchell. She worked for Coca-Cola and the Cedar Crest Restaurant...

Douglas Ray “Smiley” Haas, 58, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on October 14, 2019 at his home unexpectedly. Doug was born on January 18, 1961, in Ironton, Ohio the son of Jerry and Ruth (Bruce) Haas. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1979. ...

Roger Campbell, 71, of Center Point, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2019. Roger was a talented singer, member of the IU Singing Hossiers in college, and participant in Christmas and Easter choir performances throughout his life. He was a member of St. ...

Loretta T. Crague Martin, 94, of Brazil, passed away while living at Vermillion County Convalescent Center, in Clinton, on October 12, 2019. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on June 30, 1925, the daughter of William Edward and Helen M. (Brunett) Pearce. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1942. During WWII Loretta worked for Allison’s Transmission. Once the men came home from war, Loretta gained employment with DePaw University as a housekeeper...

Jerald Dean Grigsby, 69, of Brazil, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in his residence on Monday, October 14, 2019. Dean was born in Brazil on June 24, 1950 to Everett and Betty (Cooksey) Grigsby. Dean attended The Way of The Cross Church and worked at Pell’s Bargen Mart, Highway 40 Furniture and was a retired support staff member for ResCare Services in Greencastle, IN. ...

Luella “Lu” Newby, 90, of Brazil, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in her residence with her family by her side. She was born on April 26, 1929 in Ottawa County, Michigan, the daughter of Albert and Lizzie (Douma) Knoll. Lu was a graduate of Holland High School and attended Hope College and County Normal School in Michigan. ...

Barbara Ann (Swalls) Jones, 81, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on October 8, 2019 at Cloverleaf Health Care. She was born in Vigo, County, Indiana, on April 28, 1938, the daughter of Vern and Lela (Stephens) Swalls. After graduating from high school she worked for Hulman and Company in Terre Haute. Barbara married Frank Jones Jr. on November 28, 1958. She spent most of her working life at Bemis in Terre Haute and retired after serving the company for 33 years...

Marlyn Lou Richards, 74, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, in Knightsville, Indiana on October 4, 2019. She was born on October 30, 1944, in Clay County, the daughter of Betty Lucille (Hall) Wools. Following high school she enlisted in the United States Army. She was honorably discharged after 2 years of service to her country. Marlyn worked at G.C. Murphy’s and The Brazil Times. She also worked as a bartender...

Leonard Steven “Steve” Griffith, 62, of Terre Haute and formerly of Brazil, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome. Steve was born in Brazil, Indiana on February 2nd, 1957, to William Leonard and Betty Lois (Plumb) Griffith...

Xain Waggle, infant son of Brandon Waggle and Amanda (Booi) Waggle passed away on September 20, 2019 following medical complications. Xain is survived by his brother Owen Waggle; his parents; maternal grandfather Jeffrey Booi; paternal grandparents: Judith Graf and husband Wayne and Kendle Waggle and an uncle Kendle Waggle and wife Jennifer...

Gladys Lorraine Gentry, 82, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on September 26, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born in Oakville, Iowa, on May 25, 1937, the daughter of John and Verlee (Wykert) Kramer. She graduated from Oakville High School. ...

Sharon Rose Kinder, 64, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on September 25, 2019 at Regional Hospital, in Terre Haute, following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 30, 1954, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of James Godsey and Isabelle (Wyndham) Godsey. She married William R. Kinder on January 30, 1998. Sharon enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and fishing. Once her health began declining she found enjoyment in watching old Western movies, and collecting “trinkets”...

Jake Ray Crabb, 45 of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, September 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1974 in Clay County, the son of Harold and Susan Raab Crabb. As a young boy, Jake was the Silver Glove U.S. Boxing Champion Runner Up in his youth bracket. He loved baseball and played many years of Little League in Brazil...

Mrs. Carolyn Jeanne Wells Sneddon, affectionately called Nana, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.  Mrs. Sneddon was born in Carbon, Indiana on September 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Harry Miller Wells and Julia Jean Targett Wells. ...

Jayne Lynn Winn, 68, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home in Knightsville. She was born on March 4, 1951 the daughter of the late James and Eloise (Mark) Loudermilk. Jayne graduated from Brazil High School in 1969, and married Ruben Albert Winn later that year. She worked as a dental assistant for several dentists in the area, including Dr. Paul Zwerner. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Brazil...

Eula Jean Evans (Reeves), 88 of Jackson, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Eula was the daughter of William and Phoebe (Wells) Reeves born May 18, 1931 in Corbin Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents; siblings, Ora, Dora, Can, Charles, Earl, Gordon and Fred. ...

Edna (Wilson) True Baker, 95, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Towne Parke in Brazil, on September 23, 2019. She was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on February 19, 1924 the daughter of Ernest Wilson Sr. and Mary Jane (Nelson) Wilson. Edna attended school at New Market, Indiana. ...

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...