Obituaries

Eleweis Meakin, 92, of Brazil, passed on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Westminster Health and Rehab in Terre Haute. She was born on September 25, 1928 in Brazil to John H. Meakin and Hazel E. (Wools) Meakin. Eleweis was a 1946 graduate of Staunton High School. ...

Sam J. Emmert, 82 of Brazil, passed away November 27, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital following complications from Covid-19. Sam was born in Clay County, June 25, 1938, the oldest child of Fred and Marjorie Emmert. He graduated from Staunton High School, Class of 1956. ...

Barbara Jean Deakins, 90, passed away, Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 30, 1930 to the late Enes and Beaulah (Van Hook) Campbell. Barbara graduated from Brazil High School in 1949, and married Robert Deakins on January 26, 1952...

Linda Martin, 74, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born in Greencastle, Indiana on December 18, 1945 to the late Forrest and Ada (Whitlock) Johnston. Linda graduated from Greencastle High School in 1963, and worked her entire life in healthcare as a QMA and CNA. She married Scott Martin on June 7, 1970 and attended First Christian Church...

Willard Cleveland Stevens, 92, of Coalmont, IN passed away on November 26, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 29, 1928 in Clay County, IN to John C. Stevens and Mary E. (Malone) Stevens. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Barbara Ann (Shidler) Stevens of Coalmont, IN who he married on May 24, 1953; children, Helen Colleen (Andy Baughman) of Coalmont, IN; Tim W. ...

Thomas Edgar Stevens, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born February 24, 1940 in Parke County, Indiana to the late Edgar and Marie (Targett) Stevens. Tom attended Van Buren High School, and worked at many different jobs in the area including Arkatex and filling stations. He married Edith Orman in January of 1959...

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Mullenix, 88, of Carbon, Indiana passed away on November 25, 2020 while staying in the loving care of Cloverleaf Nursing Home. Peggy was born on August 17, 1932, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, the daughter of William Henry and Bernice Charlotte (Coil) Hunter. ...

Billy Ray Buck, 84, lifelong resident of Brazil, Indiana, passed away, on November 26, 2020, following a battle with dementia. Bill was born on February 6, 1936, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Alvin and Irene (Gerber) Buck. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1956. ...

Carol Ann Stagg, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on October 6, 1949 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late Max and Eileen (Schoenheider) Hutchison. Carol graduated from Fountain Central High School in 1967, and earned her Masters in Education from Indiana State University. She married Jerry Stagg on February 14, 1984, and spent 42 years teaching for Clay Community Schools...

Mary Lou Dietz, 92, of Center Point, Indiana, passed away at Shakamak Good Samaritan Nursing Home, on November 24, 2020, following a short illness. Mary Lou had been blessed with good health and was able to live at home until her recent illness. She even enjoyed mowing her own lawn this past fall...

Nancy J. Hyatt, 68, lifelong resident of Clay City, Indiana passed away at Union Hospital on November 20, 2020. She was born in Clay County, Indiana on March 29, 1952 the daughter of Harlan and Ann (Tiefel) Hummel. She graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1970. ...

Wesley Lester Baysinger passed quietly while in hospice care at Union Hospital in Terre Haute in the evening hours of November 18, 2020. He was born November 2, 1930 and had just celebrated his 90th birthday. He was born in Brazil to Bert and Daisy (Moore) Baysinger...

Wayne Allen Allsup, 74, passed away on November 19, 2020 in Brazil, Indiana. Wayne was born in Douglas, Arizona on April, 5, 1946 to Louie and Francis (Beem) Allsup. He is survived by his four children, Michelle Allsup, David Allsup (Jennifer Deaton), Zack Corbin, and Kathy Allsup (Steven Lovett Jr.); 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary Griffith (Debra) and George Allsup (Heather); along with several nieces and nephews...

Ronald Eugene "Harley" Harden, 69, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital on November 18, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Harley was born on December 25, 1950, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Max and Dora (Burkett) Harden. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1968. Following high school he served in the Air National Guard . Harley worked for Peabody Coal, Doan and Decker Ford, and most recently the Clay County Highway Department...

Norma Eileen (Gerber) Rains of Knightsville passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Cloverleaf Healthcare from natural causes. Born June 13, 1932 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Ray and Ruth (Siner) Gerber. She grew up in the Poland and Reelsville area where she lived most of her life. Later she moved to Harmony until being admitted to Cloverleaf due to a stroke...

Fanchon "Fran" (Latham) Whittington, 88 of Mooresville, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, November 14, while surrounded by her adoring family. She was born the oldest of four children on March 11, 1932 in Clay County, IN. Fanchon was a member of Mount Pleasant Christian Church in Hall, Indiana. ...

Ronald Ray Rodgers, 81, of Knightsville, Indiana, passed away at home, on November 14, 2020 following complications of COVID. Ron was born on July 23, 1939, in Knightsville, Indiana the son of Lowell and Lillie (Murphy) Rodgers. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1957. ...

Dorothy Mae Schroer, 97, of Clay City, IN, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care on November 12, 2020. Dorothy was born on October 5, 1923 in Parke County, Indiana the daughter of Arvad A. and Blanche M. (Walker) Jenks. She graduated from Bowling Green High School with the class of 1941. ...

Billy Lee Hargrave Sr., 79, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at his daughter’s home in Centerpoint, following a courageous battle with cancer. Billy was born in Vigo County, Indiana on September 16, 1941, the son of Charles Hargrave Sr. and Emma (Gould) Hargrave. He graduated from Fayette High School with the class of 1959. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army He was honorably discharged as a Specialist after 3 years of service to his country...

Barbara Jean (Schopmeyer) Powell, 86, of Poland, Indiana, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care on November 11, 2020. Barbara was born on November 17, 1933 the daughter of Clayburn and Minnie (Waldron) Schopmeyer. She graduated from Bowling Green High School. She married Robert Powell on September 12, 1954. Barbara graduated from Harrold Beauty Academy and worked as a Beautician for many years...

Patricia M. Blanton, 82, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN on November 6, 2020. Patty was born on December 23, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Mildred (Kelley) Evans. She graduated from Fillmore High School with the class of 1955. Following high school she went to work for PR Mallory in Greencastle. She retired in 1995...

ROSEDALE - Linda Louise Jenkins, 82, of Rosedale, Indiana passed away at 7:57 am Saturday, October 31, 2020 in her residence. She was the retired branch manager for First Financial Bank in Rosedale. She was born September 21, 1938 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Ralph Swalls and Martha Metz Swalls. ...

Albert R. Haught, 94, of Brazil, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville, Indiana. He was born March 29, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Doris (Bird) and Ray Haught. He worked at Curtis 1000 for 42 years. Albert served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge, the Geritol Swingers Golf Club, and the Simsbury United Methodist Church...

Clifford H. Blanchard, Jr., 79, was united with the love of his life on November 6, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on July 7, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Clifford H. Blanchard, Sr. and Florence L. Lanham Blanchard. Cliff graduated from Griffith High School in 1959, and married Mary Ellen Bough on August 23, 1969...

Thomas Warren Smith, 61, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in Brazil on December 6, 1958 to Warren “Sonny” Smith and Nancy Gullifor Smith. Tom attended Van Buren High School, and married Tania Trotter on January 23, 1976. ...

Virginia Belle Bullerdick, age 101, passed away on Monday November 9, 2020. She was a former resident of Poland in Clay County. She was the daughter of Lester and Gladys Cline. Her husband Forrest preceded her in death in March of 2009. She was a member of the Poland Zion United Church of Christ. She retired from the Clay Co. Rural Telephone Co. in 1981. She and Her owned Kandle Korner for 18 years...

Sheralyn “Sherri” Deane Stewart, 74, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Terre Haute on July 6, 1946 to the late Harry and Jean (Holley) McKinney. Sherri graduated from Gerstmeyer Tech in 1964, and married Richard Lee Stewart on June 26, 1964. She was a member of the Jackson Street Wesleyan Church, and the Red Hat Society. Sherri retired from Wal Mart, as well as spending many years working as a seamstress and selling Avon...

Nila Jean (Bennett) Anderson, 90, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away at Shakamak Good Samaritan, in Jasonville, Indiana on November 6, 2020. Nila was born on October 15, 1930, in Blackhawk, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur Blaine and Lola Lavene (Roe) Bennett. She graduated from Hymera High School with the class of 1948 with the highest GPA in her class. She was also a cheerleader and worked in the office. She married B. Ralph “Andy” Anderson on January 14, 1949...

John W. Julbert, 93, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care on November 4, 2020. John was born in Clay County, Indiana on January 7, 1927 the son of Prosper and Jessie Julbert. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He worked at Arketex for many years. He also worked for the State of Indiana Highway Department and 7up. In his younger years he enjoyed playing Euchre and hunting mushrooms...

Jerry L. Wright, 75, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence in Brazil surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1945 in Clay County, Indiana to the late Jesse and Betty (Giltz) Wright. Jerry attended Van Buren High School, worked as a truck driver and was also employed at the Putnamville Prison. ...

Bertha M. Batchelor, 73, of Brazil, Ind., passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, on November 4, 2020. Bert, as she was often known, was born on January 10, 1947, in Carbon, Ind., the daughter of Carl and Lucille (Cox) Phegley. She attended Van Buren High School. ...

William A. Giltz, 89, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on November 1, 2020 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. He was born on November 27, 1930, the son of William Giltz and Hazel Faith (Bennett). William served in the Navy from 1948-1952 during the Korean War. ...

Larry “L.T.” Clark left for the “Happy Hunting Ground” on November 2, 2020. L.T. was born, May 13, 1937, and was a lifelong resident of Clay County. He and his wife, Janice, owned Clark’s Sporting Goods for 30 years in downtown Brazil. He was a founding board member of the Clay County Youth League, and Life member of the following organizations; Ducks Unlimited, Isaac Walton League, National Geographic Society, and the National Rifle Association (Although did not like military style firearms).

Donald E. Wilson, 81, of Cory, Ind., passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Cloverleaf Health Care in Brazil. He was born on July 14, 1939 in Carbon, IN to Jacob Woodrow Wilson and Kathryn (Harris) Wilson. Donald graduated from Van Buren High School in 1958. ...

William C Freeman, known to friends as "Cliff" passed away on October 28, 2020, at the age of 65 years. A native of Clay City, Ind., Cliff attended Indiana University under an ROTC scholarship.  While attending the university, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Rebecca Worth. ...

Mary Lou Balfe, 85, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020, at Signature Healthcare. She was born on February 16, 1935, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Claude Rector and Mary (James) Rector. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert W. Balfe, of Lansing, Michigan; her daughter, Susan L. Balfe, of Lansing, Michigan; and her son, Michael W. Balfe, of Brussels, Belgium...

James Vaughn Brown, 86 of Brazil, passed away on October 29, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. James was born on August 23, 1934 in Clay County, son of Oscar Brown and Mellie Tucker Brown. James graduated from Ashboro High School in 1952. As a Fighting Shamrock, James was a fine athlete in Baseball,...

Jacquelyn Rae Miller, 56, of Staunton, Indiana, passed away on October 25, 2020 at Union Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. Jackie was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on March 16, 1964, the daughter of Jack and Ophelia (Swalls) Lawrence. Jackie graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1982. Jackie married Errett Miller July 3, 1982; he preceded her in death on September 4, 2006. Jackie worked for Sony and most recently for IAC in Greencastle...

William “Bill” E. Hiatt, 82, of Staunton passed away, unexpectedly, at home, on October 23, 2020. He was born on November 8, 1937, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Harold S. and Frances (Fox) Hiatt. Bill graduated from Gerstmeyer High School with the class of 1956. Following high school Bill began working with AT&T. He worked there for 45 years before retiring. He belonged to the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Union and was an officer for 21 years...

Our precious mother, Jennie Clare Naanes Hofer departed this earth to be with her Lord and Saviour October 21, 2020. Born to Guy and Ruby Naanes on June 15,1930 Jennie was welcomed by her sister Barbara. Later came brother Teddy and sister Glenda. As a young girl Jennie loved playing with her dolls and kittens. Many summer days were enjoyed swimming at the Naanes's Fall's...

Lisa Moore Bradshaw Lisa Moore Bradshaw, born four days after Christmas in 1961, was a gift to the late Opal (Wicker) and Alton Moore and her 14-year-old brother, Roger. The Moores moved from Marion, Ohio, to Brazil, Indiana, when Lisa was nine. The personality that defined her life took shape in rural Brazil. ...

Jeanetta “Jenny” Biddle, 84, of Brazil passed away Friday October 16, 2020, in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born December 12, 1935 in Terre Haute to Harold and Evelyn (Harden) Snyder. Jenny is survived by her daughters, Bonnie McCarter (Mike) and Melissa Zellers; step-son, Terry Hogue; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews...

Terry Glen Cotten, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2020, at Corpus Christi Medical Center Northwest Region Hospital. He was 45 years old. Terry was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 25th 1975 to Terry Glen Cotten, Sr. and Betty Zentko Cotten Hammans. ...

On October 10, 2020, Patricia A. Mathas “Patsy”, our loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, closed her eyes and went with Jesus to heaven. She resided at Meadows Manor East nursing facility. She was the daughter of Wilburn and Juanita Schultz, deceased of Brazil, born January 23, 1936...

Richard Eugene Vanatti, 73, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute. He was born on March 22, 1947 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Richard and Mildred (Jones) Vanatti. Dick graduated from Van Buren High School, and worked at Napco, Pauls Pipe Line and the Brazil City Water Works. ...

Ann R. Hummel, 95, lifetime resident of Clay City, Indiana, passed away on October 15, 2020 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Center where she had been a resident for eight years. She was born in Clay City, Indiana the daughter of Clarence and Cletus (Miller) Tiefel. ...

Peter Alan Smith, 56, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on October 12, 2020 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born January 23, 1964, the son of Edward Earl Smith and Thelma Jane Colclasure. Peter was a truck driver for over 22 years. He loved his John Deer tractor, helping neighbors with outdoor work, and collecting scrap vehicles. ...

Hubert R. Haynes, 86, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 11, 2020. He was born in Ehrmandale, IN on Jan. 21, 1934. Hubert served in the US Army from 1956-58. His life-long career was devoted to education. After graduating from Fontanet High School, he received his Bachelor and Master degrees from Indiana State University. ...

Hazel A. Brattain, 83, of Brazil, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in her residence. She was born on March 5, 1937 in Clay County, IN to Arley and Hazel M. (Grague) Wright. Hazel attended Brazil High School and had attended Carbon Baptist Church. She loved to decorate and sew. Hazel loved to read and go to yard sales...

Martha Jane Hunter, 88, of Clay County, Indiana, passed away on October 11, 2020 while staying at Cloverleaf Health Care. Martha, “Mert”, as she was often known, was born on July 8, 1932, in Knightsville, Indiana, the daughter of William and Florence (Jackson) Morgan. ...