Madonna Rae Bracken, 71 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in her residence.  She was born in Vigo County on December 17, 1951 to Donald R. Englehart and Mary Frances Payne Englehart. Madonna’s main hobby was coloring and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Madonna is survived by two sons, Vernon Bracken, Sr. and Donnie Bracken, Sr. (Stacy), as well as a sister, Theresa Liston.  She is also survived by her grandchildren; Joshua Bracken, Sr., Kevin...

Charity M. Evinger, 93, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023.  Born on June 30, 1929 in Terre Haute, IN she was the daughter of Wayne and Wilma (Richardson) Strole. Charity worked at CBS for many years and later retired from Donnelley Directory.  She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in West Terre Haute.  Family was very important to her and she loved visiting with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandsons.  Charity was one of thirteen children in...

Mary Jane Barton, 90 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.  She was born in Sandford, IN on February 21, 1933, to John Denham and Lena Denham (Tweedy). Mary was a 1951 graduate of Fayette High School, and later eloped with H. Robert (Bob) Barton in Shawneetown, IL on April 9, 1954.  Together, they formerly owned H.R. Barton Masonry and Monninger Corp. Block & Brick, where she served in various roles. Mary Jane was an amazing mother and devoted grandmother....

Lillie Helen Stranahan, 88, of West Terre Haute, went to heaven on May 13, 2023. She was born September 9, 1934, in Vertress, Kentucky to John Henry Smallwood and Mattie Frances Hager Smallwood. Helen worked at General Housewares as a welder, retiring after thirty years of service. She also served as Deputy Assessor and Chief Deputy for the Sugar Creek Assessor’s Office for forty years. Helen was a Democrat Precinct Committee person for over fifteen years and Treasurer for the West...

Charley E. Hendricks, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Majestic Care of Terre Haute.  He was born in Pulaski County, KY on August 7, 1938 to Charley Herbert Hendricks and Blanche B. Measel Hendricks. Charley was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church.  He retired as Vice-President at First Financial Bank (formerly Terre Haute First National Bank), after 45 years of service, and received the Bank’s President Award...

Jack L. Archer, 79 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 20, 1944 to Jack and Bernice Deal Archer. Jack was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having proudly served in the Vietnam War and was an engineer for Conrail.  He was a life member of VFW Post # 972, longtime officer and member of American Legion Post # 104, and managed a Little League team in West Terre Haute for...

John Donald Fuller, 85 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Hazard, KY on April 19, 1938 to Harlan Fuller and Mary Fields Fuller. John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked as a foreman at Midland Glass for over 20 years and later owned A1 Radiator Shop.  The last fifteen years of his life was dedicated to caring for his wife Nancy.  John is survived by three children; Preston Ellinger (Sue), Darren...

Jack Pruitt, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in West Terre Haute on February 27, 1943 to Elbert Pruitt and Evelyn Wells Pruitt. Jack was a painter and member of the Painter’s Local # 104.  He was inducted into the Wabash Valley Musicians Hall of Fame and formed the band “Jack Pruitt and the Country Diamonds” which later became known as “The Pruitt...

Stanley Hayes, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Hazard, KY on November 3, 1933.  Stanley was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a tank commander, and later went to work at Public Service Indiana and retired after 41 years of service and worked as an usher at Hulman Center.  His memberships include St. George Episcopal Church and the Wabash Valley Tennis Association. Stanley is survived by three...

David L. Winters, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in his residence after a brief illness.  He was born in Terre Haute on November 18, 1938, to David Thomas Winters and Mary Bergman Winters. David retired from Cinergy Electric (formerly Public Service) and was a carpet installer and hobby farmer.  He was a member of St. Benedict Church, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, H.A.M. Radio operator, Scoutmaster, wood worker and volunteer...