Donna Mae Keith, 94 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 8:45 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Providence Healthcare.  She was born in Lyons, Nebraska on April 25, 1924 to Oscar Breault and Kathryn Haist Breault. Donna was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in WWII, and retired as a secretary from the Vigo County School Corporation. She enjoyed listening to Elvis and Big Band music, loved cooking for her family and working puzzles. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her...

James L. Surber, 76 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on June 17, 1942 to James E. Surber and Mary Loretta Shimshak Surber. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Valley High School and received the Pete Whitesell outstanding athlete award and was a 1990 inductee into the Softball Hall of Fame.  He was a member of Dresser Church, life member of   both the Marine Corps League and the Silent Men’s Club, as well...

Charles E. “Chuck” Shope, Jr., 63 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 10:32 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Clinton, IN on January 16, 1956 to Charles E. Shope, Sr. and Maxine Riley Shope. Chuck is survived by his wife Glenda Montgomery Shope and their two daughters, Breanne Shope and Michaela Shope.  Also surviving is his grandson Wyatt, his sister Judy Beauchamp (Jim), and close friends Oralee Pierce and Judy Thompson, Margaret and...

Barbara R Naugle Ray, 86, of West Terre Haute passed away at 11:48 pm Thursday April 11th, 2019 in the Hospice Unit of Union Hospital.  Barbara was born July 24 1932 in New Goshen to Ted & (Mary) Belle Naugle.  Barbara was a licensed beautician, a secretary for the VCSC and also worked for WPFR.  In 1974 she became a stay at home mom that loved to cook and can.  Later she began to watch other children in her home. She was a 50 year member of The Order of Eastern...

Samuel A. “Butch” McGranahan, 72 of Prairie Creek, passed away at 1:08 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on December 31, 1946 to Harry McGranahan and Lorena Lowe McGranahan. Butch was a security guard at General Housewares and a member of Prairie Creek Baptist Church. Butch is survived by his wife Dianna Bradbury McGranahan, and two daughters, April Bell (Michael Bell, Sr.) and Samantha McGranahan (Christina...

Clifton E. “Buck” Vicars, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away at 8:55 AM on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Terre Haute Union Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on May 7, 1941 to Herschel Vicars and Nina Shuman Vicars. Buck retired as a conductor for Conrail after 36 years of service.  He was a member of the West Terre Haute Masonic Lodge # 687 F & AM for over 50 years. He loved his family as they were the most important thing in his life. Buck is survived by his wife of...

Verna Mae Wycoff, 70 of Terre Haute, passed away at 8:38 PM on Monday, April 8, 2019 in her residence surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 26, 1948 to Ollie Wilkie and Mildred Long Wilkie. Verna is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Wycoff, Sr., as well as three sons; Donald Wycoff, Jr., Randy Wycoff (Tina), and Mike Wycoff.  Also surviving are five siblings; Jim Wilkie, Mildred Johnson, Judy Catterson, Robert Wilkie, and Steve...

Ernest Allen Sutherlin, 78 of Brazil and formerly of West Terre Haute and Flora, IL, passed away at 10:27 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil, IN.  He was born in Vigo County on July 9, 1940 to Lloyd E. Sutherlin and Mildred A. Campbell Sutherlin. Ernest was a Pipefitter with Plumbers and Steamfitters Local # 157 and previously had worked at General Housewares.  He was an Army Veteran, and his memberships include:  life member of VFW Post #...

William Herbert “Herb” Campbell, 93, of Dennison, Illinois, passed away April 2, 2019 at 5:00 a.m. He was born to Mastin S. Campbell and Gerda A Pollom on August 2, 1925 in Center Point, Indiana. He graduated from Clay City Indiana High School in 1943 and From Indiana State University in 1948, where he was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau Fraternity. He was a 50 year member of Past Master of Masonic Lodge # 597 at Center Point, Indiana. He was a life member of the Clay County...

Byron Orndorff, 86, of West Terre Haute, passed away April 1, 2019 in his home. He was born March 14, 1933 in West Terre Haute to Ralph Orndorff and Ruth White Orndorff. Byron served in the United States Army. He worked as a Millwright for Stran Steel. Byron was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cheryl ; and a brother, Dwight. He is survived by his wife, Theodora Lowe Orndorff, whom he married September 10, 1953; his children, Janice, Barney, Albert , Scott and Ralph; his...