James “Jimmy” Crabb Greencastle, Indiana Greencastle, Indiana James “Jimmy” Mark Crabb, 56, passed away Saturday, February 15, 202 at University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Indianapolis on April 15, 1963 to the late Donald and Carol (Gustin) Crabb. He attended Brazil High School, and worked construction for most of his career. Jimmy married Jessica Lawhorn in May of 2010, they were members of New Hope Fellowship in Greencastle.  He loved spending time with his son Mason, fis…

Mary Egloff Carbon, Indiana Carbon, Indiana Mary Egloff, 87, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born in Beaumont, Texas on June 8, 1932 the daughter of the late Owen and Judy “Jewell ” (Howard) Holley. Mary graduated from Beaumont High School, attended Kilgore College, and earned her Master’s Degree from Indiana State University. She married Ernest “Ernie” Egloff on March 5, 1954, who passed away in 2011. Mary was an elementary… Carbon…

Maryjane Gottsche Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Maryjane (Mary Jane Loy) Gottsche, 79, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at her home after a recent battle with cancer. She was born on February 15, 1940, the second of three daughters born to Eugene (Sheenie) Loy and Lucille Crafton Loy.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, David L. Gottsche, daughters Julie Gottsche, Emily Gottsche-Holston (Husband Josh), Amy Gottsche (David Shelton), and sisters Susan Kellum, Nancy Morlan a…

Mary Slack Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Mary Gertrude Slack, 99, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2020 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle. She was born on May 12, 1920 the only daughter of the late Harvey and Tressa (Marks) Slack. Gertrude graduated from Brazil High School, and earned her Batchelor’s degree at Depauw University and her Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan. She served her country in the United States Navy. Mrs. Slack was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in …

Nancy Downing Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Nancy Lee Downing, 57, passed away on January 27, 2020 at her home in Brazil. She was born on October 29, 1962 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Paul and Phyllis (Terrell) Pruitt. Nancy attended Lincoln High School, and worked as a CNA for several years.  She enjoyed watching TV, listening to music, spending time with her grand babies, and loved her two dogs, Ozzy and Randy. Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Pruitt. Survivors I…

Melvin Rogers Cory, Indiana Cory, Indiana Melvin Gene Rogers, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 24, 1936 to the late Elmer and Tressia (Unger) Rogers. Gene graduated from Cory High School in 1954, earned his Master’s Degree at Indiana State University, and served his country in the Indiana Air National Guard. He was an educator for many years, teaching a…

David Young Greencastle, Indiana David Rhea Young, 73, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2020.  He was born on April 3, 1946 in Greencastle, Indiana to the late Melvin and Norma (Jeffers) Young.  David graduated from Reelsville High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  In 1967 he married his wife of 52 years Loretta (McCullough) Young. David worked as a semi-driver for many years and proudly retired from UPS in 200…

Patricia Goss Paragon, Indiana Paragon, Indiana Patricia Ann Goss, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was born on November 23, 1944 in Martinsville, Indiana to the late Glen and Christine (Warmouth) Nix. Pat attended Eminence High School, and married Ula Frank Goss in 1962. She loved caring for others, and spent a majority of her life working as a CNA at the Kennedy Home.  Patty enjoyed playing the lottery, playing bingo, being outdoors, but more than anythi…

Lois Riggs Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Lois Jean Riggs, 93, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Staunton, Indiana. She was born on September 4, 1926 in Clay County to the late Ernest and Dora (Kirschner) Steuerwald. Lois graduated from Cory High School in 1944, and later married Harrison Riggs. She loved gardening, going out to eat and spending time with friends and family.  Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison; son, James Riggs; brothers, Wayne, Winston, and Henr…

Corey Shields Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Corey Lawrence Shields, 63, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home in Brazil. He was born on April 10, 1956 in Northridge California to the late Ralph and Betty (Olsen) Shields. Corey graduated from Canyon High School in 1975, and married Cathy Hardesty on November 13, 1976. He worked as a mechanic for most of his career and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Corey enjoyed working on the computer, watch…

Robin Evans Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Robin Gail Evans, Sr. 67, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Greenfield Healthcare Center. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on October 30, 1952 to the late Walter and Virginia (Ruddock) Evans. Robin graduated from Staunton High School, and served his country in the United States Army Airbourne. He worked as an electrician, owning and operating Evans and Sons Electric. Robin enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, shooting, and loved watching wester…

John Sturgeon Greencastle, Indiana   John Alfred Sturgeon, 82 of Greencastle Indiana, went home to his heavenly father on December 21, 2019 at his home, surrounded by family after a ten month battle with renal cancer.   John was born on May 3, 1937, in Glenford, Ohio, to Frank Elbert Sturgeon and Katharine (Crabill) Sturgeon.  He spent his formative years between Kenton, Ohio and Glenford where he developed his love of learning and farming, which became the foundation of his li…

Robert Bell Brazil, Indiana Robert Dale Bell, 89, passed away on December 23, 2019 at his daughters home in Center Point, Indiana surrounded by his family.  He was born in Brazil, Indiana on October 30, 1930 to the late George and Martha (Muncie) Bell.  He attended Brazil High School and then served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  On October 14, 1950 Robert married his wife of 68 years, Gertrude (McCoy) Bell. Robert worked for IBM for over 30 …

Genola Hobbs Brazil, Indiana Genola Nell Scott Hobbs Nell Loved to study the Holy Scriptures and share her faith with most everyone she met. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1951 and was a member of the Forest Park Brazil Congregation. She married Gene Raymond Hobbs May 26, 1956 in Hammond, Indiana. They lived in Griffith, Indiana where they raised a family and then they moved to Brazil, Indiana in 1993. She passed away December 10, 2019 at the age of 86 at her home in Brazil…

Jerry Bowles Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Jerry Wayne Bowles, 71, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. He was born on March 23, 1948 in Brazil, Indiana to Jon R. And Mazie (Rissler) Bowles. Jerry graduated from Staunton High School in 1966, and from Purdue University with a degree in Animal Science in 1971 and a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1988. He married Donna Rarick on July 19, 1975 in LaPorte, Indiana. Jerry worked a…

Susan Borders Brazil, Indiana Susan Ann Borders, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Cloverleaf Health Care in Brazil, Indiana.  She was born in Jasonville, Indiana on September 13, 1943 to the late Francis and Freda (Gates) Borders.  Susan graduated from Jasonville High School in 1961.  She worked as a waitress and then later went to General Electric. Susan loved working outdoors and could always be found with a book in her hands.  She also enjoyed being around animal…

Mary Hendrickson Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Mary Irene Douthitt Hendrickson, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born in Marion County, Indiana on December 23, 1927 to the late Jesse Wm. and Grace (Dickson) Douthitt. Mary graduated from Greencastle High School, and spent most her life pursuing a career in real estate. She attended the Brazil Church of the Nazarene, and was a member of the Optimist Club.  Mary loved working i…

Steven Jack Brazil, Indiana Steven Marc Jack, 56, went to be with the Lord, November 26, 2019 at Meadow Manor East in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He was born December 02, 1962 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Wayne and Agnes (Girton) Jack.  Steven graduated from Greencastle High School in 1981 then proudly served his country in the United States Navy for eight years.  After leaving the Navy, Steven worked as a truck driver for many years. Steven was an avid sports fan and attended man…

Bobby Smith Brazil, Indiana 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. Bobby loved spending time outdoors.  He won many awards coon hunting with his favorite hound Moe.  He also e…

Robert Myers Terre Haute 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 f…

Leroy Royer Brazil, Indiana 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.   Leroy loved wood working and worked as a carpenter for the Local 133 o…

Michael Nelson Jacksonville, North Carolina Michael Keith Nelson, 60, passed away Sunday September 29, 2019 in Jacksonville, North Carolina.  He was born on September 24, 1959 in Brazil to the late Robert and Clara (Stedman) Nelson.  Michael graduated from Brazil High School in 1978 and later moved to North Carolina. In his free time Michael enjoyed being outdoors fishing and spending time with his friends. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. Michael is survived by his sis…

John Summers Brazil, Indiana 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. In his free time he enjoyed being outside, mowing his grass. He and Gloria spent many years…

Linda Green Terre Haute, Indiana 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 deat…