Harvey Morrison Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Harvey Lewis Morrison, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on July 11, 1941 in Jasonville, Indiana to the late Louis Morrison and Mayme (Leturgez) Miller. Harvey graduated from Shakamak High School in 1959, and met his future wife Linda Jones in 1973, they were married in November of 1977. He worked at the brick plant, and later retired as a supervisor at the Putnamville Correctional Instit…

Reva Bundy Akron, Indiana Reva Mae Bundy (Evens) ,91, passed away Friday August 9, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. Reva was born in Clinton Falls, Indiana on January 26, 1928 to the late Earl E. And Mabel (Martin) Evens.  She graduated from Greencastle High School in 1946 and would later marry Earl Bundy on September 4, 1955. She held various jobs throughout the years but focused on raising her children. Later in life she helped care for many of her gre…

Harriet Navel Brazil, Indiana Harriet Ann Navel, 62, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Brazil, on July 24, 1957 to the late Harold and Alice (Roeschlein) Navel. Harriet graduated from Staunton High School in the class of 1975. She enjoyed being with family, friends and relaxing under a shade tree.  Survivors Include:     Brother:    Harold Navel, Brazil, Indiana     Sisters:&nb…

Dorcas Sutherland Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Dorcas Sutherland, 91, went to be with the Lord, July 30, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Ontario, Canada to the late Daniel and Bertha (Groh) Lehman. Dorcas graduated from Orville High School in Ohio, and later from Ft. Wayne Bible College. She married Harold Sutherland on June 30, 1951, together they worked with the American Sunday School Union supporting rural Sunday schools in southern India…

Rylee Rogers Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Rylee Paige Rogers, 16, was taken from this earth Saturday, July 27 2019 as the result of a vehicle accident. She was born on April 15, 2003 in Terre Haute the daughter of Ryan and Karen (Syrovatka) Rogers. Rylee was entering her Junior year at Northview High School. Her life revolved around volleyball and work, playing for the Northview Knights as well as the Intensity Travel Team based in Paris, IL. She enjoyed shopping, the beach, and spending t…

Donald Riggle Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Donald Lee Riggle, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 5, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born on June 8, 1946 to Vernon Lee and Jean (Moore) Riggle. Don graduated from Brazil High School in 1964, and went on to marry Anita Hamm in 1965. He was a proud, hardworking man, working for Lyon Farms, and retiring from the City of Brazil Utilities.  Don spent his life outdoors, fishing, working in his yard and feeding his critters. He enjoyed…

Carl MacDonald Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Carl MacDonald, 88, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born on September 9, 1930 to the late Monroe and Eunice (Hatfield) MacDonald. Carl graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, and retired after many years as a steel fabricator for Ferguson Steel. He married Martha Francis Hart on April 24, 1970. Carl enjoyed woodworking, metal work, welding, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded …

Sandra Ball Brazil, Indiana Sandra Jane (Beckwith) Ball Bevis, 72, of Brazil Indiana, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2019.  She was born on December 20, 1946 in Westfield, Massachusetts to Harold M. Beckwith and Donelle Jane (Scott) Beckwith. Sandy enthusiastically dedicated her life to serving others through a career in nursing. She earned her RN degree in 1968 and actively practiced her profession for the benefit of others throughout her life.  Her most recent service was wi…

Billy Brown Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Billy A. Brown, 84, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Joplin, Missouri on December 1, 1934 to the late Nolan and Sylvia (Wiggins) Brown. Billy graduated from Joplin High School in 1953 and attended college at Joplin Junior College and Kansas State College. He served his country in the United States Army and went on to marry Mary Ann Elliott on August 12, 1956 , they moved…

Willis Plunkett Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Willis Harold Plunkett, 97, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Harold was born February 27, 1922 in Terre Haute to the late Luther and Anna Davis Plunkett. As a youth he attended Eighth Avenue Baptist Church and the local schools. When his family moved to Clay County they united with the Brazil First Baptist Church and he continued high school at Staunton, Indiana graduating in 1940. Harold and Betty Snyder Plunkett were married in Lewistown, …

Lena Whistler Brazil, Indiana Lena M. Whistler, 94, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2019 at her home in Brazil surrounded by her family. She was born on March 21, 1925 in Cooper, Texas to the late Tom and Helen (McMillen) Hays.  Lena married Donald Whistler, and retired from Glasco and also worked for PCCS in Clay County. She was a member of Benwood Church and the Red Hat Society. Lena enjoyed going out to eat, traveling, sitting on her porch watching humming birds, and spending time with fa…

Herschel Godsey Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Herschel Leon Godsey, 59, passed away Sunday May 19, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born on April 26, 1960 to David and Dorothy (Clegg) Godsey. Herschel attended Brazil High School and served his country in the Indiana National Guard. He worked for Wal-Mart Distribution, Liberty Environmental, and the City of Brazil. Herschel married Tina Winn on February 25, 1984. He enjoyed driving his golf cart, gardening, camping, and spending time w…

William “Bill” Danhour Reelsville, Indiana Reelsville, Indiana William “Bill” Lee Danhour, 71, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on July 4, 1947 to the late Herman and Clara Ina (Raab) Danhour. Bill graduated from Reelsville High School in 1965, and served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, and came home to marry Connie McCullough on October 25, 1969. He was a member …

Wayne Galloway Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Wayne Boes Galloway, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle with his family by his side. He was born on May 6, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Mont Rhodes and Ethel A. (Boes) Galloway. Wayne graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lafayette, and later married Ramona Deckard in 1962. He served his country in the Army Reserves, and retired from Ricoh of America. Wayne was always ready with a witty joke a…

Clarence Treash Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Clarence Treash, 88, passed away Monday May 13, 2019 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. He was born in Clay County on February 8, 1931 to the late George and Luella (Neal) Treash. Clarence attended Van Buren High School, and served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean War. He later married Arlene Rodgers who preceded him in death, and retired from Pillsbury after 25 years.  In his free time he enjoyed being in h…

Robert Germain Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Robert Thurston Germain, 78 passed away, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville, Indiana. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 23, 1941 to the late Charles and Anna (Deedy) Germain. Bob graduated from Gerstmeyer High School, and married Diana Atwood on March 23, 1963. He served his country in the United States Army and retired after 25 years as a Meat Cutter at Pages. Bob attended church services at the Kingdom Hal…

Lois Kroesen Staunton, Indiana Staunton, Indiana Lois Kroesen, 91, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at her home in Staunton. She was born in Staunton on September 8, 1927 to the late Reed and Beatrice (Ripple) Lawson. Lois attended all 12 years of school in Staunton, and graduated as the Salutatorian in the Class of 1945. She married Dale Kroesen on April 4, 1957 in Buena Park, California. Dale was a journalist and together they owned and operated a small weekly newspaper and printing of…

Earl Hopkins Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Earl Francis Hopkins, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. He was born on November 16, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Edgar and Beryl (Barker) Hopkins. Earl attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, and married Marcia Clayton on February 14, 1976. After 25 years in the retail grocery business and opened Earls Vending Service, he finally retired after 13 more years of service. Earl was a ve…

James Carlton Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana James Maurice Carlton, 72, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1946 in McLeansboro, Illinois to the late Rev. Samuel Carlton and Louise (Miller) Carlton. Jim graduated from Brazil High School in 1965, attended Barber College in Indianapolis and spent over 50 years cutting hair in Brazil. He went on to marry his late first wife, and mother of his children, Nedra L. Byers, on…

Kathleen Johnson Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Kathleen “Kathy” A. Johnson, 66, passed away peacefully Monday April 15, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis with her family at her side. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 31, 1952 to the late Roy and Emma (Archer) Krider. Kathy attended Van Buren High School, and studied Respiratory Therapy at Indiana State University. She worked for Athens Ambulance as an EMT for several years, and later as an in home respiratory therapist.&nbs…

Joseph Gruener Knightsville, Indiana Knightsville, Indiana Joseph Conrad Gruener, 52, passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at his home after a tragic accident. He was born on March 16, 1967 in Morristown, New Jersey to the late Herbert and Theresa (Dallen) Gruener. Joe graduated from Eminence High School in 1985, and married Christina Hoskins on May 25, 1996. He worked as a process engineer at Heartland Automotive in Greencastle.   Joe loved spending time with his friends, family and his gra…

Paul Slater Terre Haute, Indiana Terre Haute, Indiana Paul Wayne “Tall Paul” Slater, 67, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away April 4, 2019. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on February 11, 1952 to the late Earl “Pete” and Wilma “Jean” (Stewart) Slater. Paul graduated from Clay City High School in 1970, and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his time in Vietnam, he worked as a truck driver, Great Dane Trailers, and Bemis. On September 4, 1995 he… Ter…

Ramona Galloway Brazil, Indiana Ramona Galloway (Deckard), 75, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, April 5, 2019.  She was born in Layfayette, Indiana on March 12, 1944 to the late Charles and Darrell (Bryant) Deckard.  She graduated from Lafayette Central Catholic School in 1962 and married her husband Wayne Galloway. Ramona worked for the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency.  She enjoyed meals with her friends and family and loved to cook. Ramona liked to go fish…

Betty Welch Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Betty Welch, 88, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on December 22, 1930 to the late Theodore and Dorothy (McMurray) Baysinger. Betty worked at the Brazil Elks.  Betty enjoyed talking to people, working word search puzzles, gardening, canning, collecting pop tabs for Riley, and she loved church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmanuel; childre…

Harry Wetnight Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Harry “Chuck” Wetnight, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 03, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 26, 1954 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Thomas and Doris (Maurin) Wetnight. Chuck graduated from Brazil High School in 1972, and went on to marry Dianna Krampe on August 10, 1974. He worked as a welder for CSX for 36 years, and was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church.  He loved his 1929 Model A, and attendin…

Richard French Peoria Heights, Illinois Peoria Heights, Illinois Richard L. French, 82, passed away on March 8, 2019 at Cornerstone Rehabilitation and Health Center. He was born on February 28, 1957 to the late Jesse and Marie (Provost) French. Richard worked maintenance for the YMCA, and loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his brothers Frank and Jim. Survivors Include: Brothers:    Leo (Pat) French         Lonnie (Joni) French    …

Alma Quinton Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Alma L. Quinton, 101, passed away Sunday March 31, 2019 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born in Nashville, Indiana on March 4, 1918 to the late Everett and Mayme (Smith) Read. Alma graduated from Morgantown High School, and later married her late husband, Russell Quinton. She was a longtime member of the Martinsville First Church of the Nazarene, where she was very active, as well as teaching Sunday School for over 50 years. and att…

Linda Rogers Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Linda Rogers, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on May 14, 1944 to the late Raymond and Helen (Galbraith) Rogers. Linda enjoyed playing cards, working puzzle books, coloring, watching wrestling, drinking coffee, and going on car rides. She was preceded in death by brother, Donald Ray Rogers. Survivors Include:     Sons:    Denver (Jackie) Rogers     …

Ivan Schopmeyer Poland, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Ivan Schopmeyer, 73, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil on August 18, 1945 to the late James and Ruth (Hoffa) Schopmeyer. Ivan graduated from Van Buren High School in 1963, and attended Indiana State University from 1963-1966. Mr. Schopmeyer served his country in the Unites States Army during the Vietnam War, and was highly decorated for his service. Also while in the military he serve…

Daniel Vanatti Cloverdale, Indiana Cloverdale, Indiana Daniel J. Vanatti, 64, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at his home in Cloverdale. He was born in Brazil on December 1, 1954 to the late Richard and Mildred (Jones) Vanatti. Danny graduated from Van Buren High School in 1973 and married Penny Raab in 1979. He served his country in the United States Army, and he was a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion.  Dan loved to be outdoors, mostly hunting mushrooms and fishing. He a…

Floyd Huffman Terre Haute, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Floyd W. Huffman, 93, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute. He was born on February 7, 1926 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Howard) Huffman. Floyd attended school in Vigo County, and joined the National Guard when he was drafted at the age of 18. He married Barbara Etheridge on October 14, 1950. Floyd retired from International Harvester in 1988 after 48 years of service. He and Bar…

Gregg Spinks Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana Gregg “Cash” Spinks, 30, passed away February 23, 2019 in Cloverdale after a brief illness. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 26, 1988 to Gregory and Vonda (Carter) Spinks. Cash graduated from Cloverdale High School in the Class of 2007, and worked at Lou’s Diner in Cloverdale. He was loyal to his friends and family, who he loved spending his time with. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, fast cars, and tattoos. Surv…

Kevin Morand Woodlawn, Illinois Woodlawn, Illinois Kevin Morand, 55, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2019 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on May 22, 1963 to the late Harry and Beryl Ruth (Halfhill) Morand.  Kevin graduated from Van Buren High School in 1981, and attended church with his extended family from the group home in Illinois, where he has lived for the past 8 years.  Kevin loved participating in the Special Olympics,…

Patricia Ingram Brazil, Indiana Patricia Diane Ingram, 67, passed away Friday February 15, 2019 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil.  She was born on July 21, 1951 in St. Louis Missouri to the late Harold E. Ingram and Molly N. (Brown) Ingram.  She attended DeSoto High School and enjoyed a job in the Wal-Mart Jewelry Department.  She spent most of her time taking care of her family.  Diane enjoyed going to church and playing the piano.  She loved spending time with…

Brennan Williams Bainbridge, Indiana Brennan Wesley Williams, passed away shortly after birth. He was born January 30, 2019 at 5:07 P.M. weighing 2.4 oz and measuring 5 3/4″. He was perfect in every single way, having the most perfect little features. Brennan is very much loved by his daddy, mommy, and grandparents. His little body just wasn’t strong enough to survive long after delivery. He will forever be missed. Brennan Wesley Williams, passed away shortly after birth. He was&nbs…

James Hodgen Brazil, Indiana Brazil, Indiana James Christopher Hodgen, 38, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on August 18, 1980 to Jimmie Lynn Hodgen and Linda (Smith) Hodgen. James attended Lafayette Jefferson High School, and worked at PPG in Brazil. He was extremely intelligent, in his free time he enjoyed playing video games, riding motorcycles, being in the outdoors experiencing nature, and helping in the garden. He was prece…