View Claude Foote, Jr Terre Haute Claude W. Foote, Jr, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 16, 2020 in Signature Healthcare. He retired after 39 years at Industrial Supply. He was born December 20, 1934 in Terre Haute to Claude W. Foote, Sr and Adeline (Budd) Foote. Claude is survived by his son, Bill Foote (Marisol); daughters, Susan Murdock (Troy), Cindy Leisure (Max), and Alice Ramey (Richard); nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; siste…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] John Edward Belskamper, 92, of Terre Haute, passed away January 15, 2020 in Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, Florida. He was born January 3, 1928 in Moweaqua, Illinois to Frank Leonard Belskamper and Bertha Alice Fore Belskamper. John was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Terre Haute, Riley Lions Club and a charter member of the West Terre Haute Volunteer Fire Department. He was awarded Fireman of the Year in 1969. John owned J&F Garage Builders and J&F Plumbing. He also worked for Turner Coach for 33 years and was a correctional officer at Putnamville for 10 years. John…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Claude W. Foote Jr, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Signature Healthcare. He retired after 39 years at Industrial Supply. He was born December 20, 1934 in Terre Haute to Claude W. Foote Sr and Adeline (Budd) Foote. Claude is survived by his son, Bill Foote (Marisol); daughters, Susan Murdock (Troy), Cindy Leisure (Max), and Alice Ramey (Richard); nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Heady (Jack); very special friend for 25 years, Sue foster; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vesta Lee Foote, who died January 5, 1994 and a sister, Claudia Tingley.…

Mary M. Rockwell, 92, formerly of Oxford, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 16 in the Williamsport Nursing Home. Mary was born November 24, 1927 in Wheatfield, Indiana to Orville and Jesse Jones Meyers. Mary graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1945 and Lowenstein’s Beauty School in 1946. Her greatest joy was working as a sales representative and manager over 25 years with World Book Encyclopedia. Mary married Ralph Rockwell, a farmer, in Rensselaer, Indiana in November 1947 with 67 years of marriage until his death in 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, three sisters, Ruth Mak, Lila Hite, and Lois Long, and one grandson, Cal…

View Lisa Bays Terre Haute Lisa S. (Curry) Bays, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 16, 2020 in Union Hospital. She had worked for the Vigo County School Corporation. She was born October 24, 1954 in Terre Haute to John A and Mary (Martineau) Curry. Lisa is survived by her husband of 44 years, William “Bud” Bays; daughters, Amanda Wrightsman (John) and Trisha Bays; grandchildren, Claire, Bryanna, Emma, Bentley; brothers, John Curry (Karen), Dick Curry, and Billy Ellis and several…

View Rose Oakley Rose M. Oakley, 58, of Terre Haute, passed away January 12, 2020 in Union Hospital. Rose was born December 18, 1961 in Terre Haute, IN to Robert Lee Oakley Jr. and Edeana Smith Oakley. Rose loved to cook and entertain and enjoyed watching Television. She was a member of Metro Baptist Center in Indianapolis where she had formerly lived. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Saunjulius Oakley and Lee Oakey. She had also lived in Florida, Mississippi and Ohio. She is surviv…

View Tammy Mize Tammy Lynn Mize, 59, of Terre Haute, Indiana, was called home to be with our Lord on January 15, 2020.  She was born on December 17, 1961 to Samuel and Judy Cash.  Tammy is survived by two daughters, Amanda (Steven) Styles of Evansville, Indiana and Jennifer Mize of Terre Haute, also nine grandchildren Braedyn, Kaylee, Macie, Elyssa, Landon, Jonny, Sammy, Kane, and Aaliya; mother Judy Cash; sisters Michelle (Daniel) Trueblood of Clearwater, Florida, Teresa (Joe) Skel…

View Daniel McBride Daniel Wayne McBride, 72, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away January 15, 2020.  He was born July 8, 1947, in Henderson, Kentucky to Aurburn McBride and Beverly (Donner) McBride.  Daniel served in the United States Navy.  He volunteered with Meals on Wheels for many years.  He worked on the Railroad and retired from Bemis.  He was a wonderful papaw.   Daniel is survived by his children Michelle VanFleet (Jim), Melanie Payne ( Steven), Be…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Lisa S. (Curry) Bays, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Union Hospital. She had worked for the Vigo County School Corporation. She was born October 24, 1954 in Terre Haute to John A. and Mary (Martineau) Curry. Lisa is survived by her husband of 44 years, William “Bud” Bays; daughters, Amanda Wrightsman (John) and Trisha Bays; grandchildren, Claire, Bryanna, Emma, Bentley; brothers, John Curry (Karen), Dick Curry, and Billy Ellis; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Martin; father and stepmother, John and Margaret Curry; sister, Doretta Bedwell; and brothers, Martin Curry, Michael Curry, and…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Danny Lee Harris, born August 20, 1947 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Marcell Harris and Genevieve (Jean) Cooper Harris, died on January 14, 2020 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Danny served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. After discharge, he schooled for the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 157 and was a 48-year member. Danny is survived by his loving wife, Karen Norris Harris; sons, James Harris (Bridget) of Chicago, Illinois, Merrick Harris (Angie) and Danny Harris II (Tina), all of Terre Haute; daughters, Jennifer Quakerbush (Rene Breault) of Sterling, Connecticut and Grace Vest (Joe) of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. And also…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Tammy Lynn Mize, 59, of Terre Haute, Indiana, was called home to be with our Lord on January 15, 2020. She was born on December 17, 1961 to Samuel and Judy Cash. Tammy is survived by two daughters, Amanda (Steven) Styles of Evansville, Indiana and Jennifer Mize of Terre Haute; also nine grandchildren, Braedyn, Kaylee, Macie, Elyssa, Landon, Jonny, Sammy, Kane, and Aaliya; mother Judy Cash; sisters Michelle (Daniel) Trueblood of Clearwater, Florida, Teresa (Joe) Skelton of Terre Haute, Tina Skank of Terre Haute, and brother, Samuel Cash of Terre Haute; several nieces, nephews, and her beloved dog, Charlie. Tammy is preceded in death by her husband,…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Daniel Wayne McBride, 72, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away January 15, 2020. He was born July 8, 1947, in Henderson, Kentucky to Aurburn McBride and Beverly (Donner) McBride. Daniel served in the United States Navy. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels for many years. He worked on the Railroad and retired from Bemis. He was a wonderful papaw. Daniel is survived by his children, Michelle VanFleet (Jim), Melanie Payne ( Steven), Benjamin McBride (Cyndi), and Matthew McBride ( Shelby); grandchildren Devan Lambert, Tyler Leach (Kaylee), Nathaniel Varney, Nicholas McBride, Brennus McBride, and Finley McBride; great-grandchildren Trace Johnson, Lexie Leach, and Levi Leach. He is preceded in…

Leonard Rostek, 96, of Terre Haute, died January 11, 2020. He was born October 20, 1923 in Decatur, IL to Emil Rostek an…

Leonard Rostek, 96, of Terre Haute, died January 11, 2020. He was born October 20, 1923 in Decatur, IL to Emil Rostek and Margaret Reich Rostek. He married the former Helen Olson on August 24, 1947. Leonard is survived by his children, James Rostek (Colleen), and Deborah Foulke (Randall); grandchildren, Amy Didriksen (Dan), Becky Edwards (J. K.), Michael Rostek (Stacey), Sarah Foulke, Lisa Foulke, Laura Foulke, and Jared Foulke; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Jo Rostek, and many nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen Olson Rostek; by his parents; and by his siblings, Eleanor Hoff,…

View Ronnie Arndell Ronnie DeWayne Arndell, 44, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away January 13, 2020.  He was born July 19, 1975, in Greenville, Kentucky to Danny Arndell Sr. and Norma (Haley) Arndell.  Ronnie worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken as a Cook.  He was a family man, and a hard worker.  Ronnie loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and cars.  Ronnie is survived by his wife Robin (Padgett) Arndell; children Jessica Bailey Arndell, Joshua Arndell, Jacob Arndell,…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Ronnie DeWayne Arndell, 44, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away January 13, 2020. He was born July 19, 1975, in Greenville, Kentucky to Danny Arndell Sr. and Norma (Haley) Arndell. Ronnie worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken as a cook. He was a family man, and a hard worker. Ronnie loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and cars. Ronnie is survived by his wife Robin (Padgett) Arndell; children Jessica Bailey Arndell, Joshua Arndell, Jacob Arndell, Jonah Arndell, James Lopez Jr., Brandy Lopez, Levi Lopez, and Peyton Lopez; many grandchildren; former wife Kelly Arndell; and siblings Josh Ester and Danny Arndell. He is preceded in death by his parents and…

CARMEL [mdash] Katherine “Katie” Elizabeth Carson, 27, of Carmel and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Ezkenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 28, 1992 in Terre Haute to Ronald Marvin Carson and Kimberly Sue (Lamb) Smith. Katie is survived by her children, Roman Jarrett, Sofina Johnson, Willow Johnson, Issac Johnson, and Dallas Burgess; siblings, Ashley Carson, Zachary Carson, Dalton McCullough, Rashawn Nicoson, Samuel Carson, and Tre Richey; mother, Kim Smith and wife Paula; father, Ronald Carson and partner Kristy Nicoson; grandmother, Hilah Siddens and Pat; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; and spouse, Harold Burgess. Katie attended…

MARSHALL, Ill. [mdash] Vernice Tingley, 93, of Marshall, IL, passed away at 2:55 AM Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born Dec. 27, 1926 at Washington, D.C., the daughter of Raymon and Almeda Parks Tingley. She married William H. Tingley in 1947 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 2002. Surviving are her children, Paul (Patty) Tingley of Martinsville, IN, Harry (Gary Jensen) Tingley of Marshall, IL, and Barbara (Dan) Gard of West Union, IL; grandchildren, Nicole (Brian) Arney, Joanna (Ben) Harbegger, Kristen (Beau McClish) Tingley, Daniel (Sheri) Gard, Seth (Dara) Gard and Jacob (Megan) Gard; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Robert Joseph McKenzie, 70, of Terre Haute, passed away on January 8, 2020 at Clinton Gardens. He was born on May 18, 1949 to Donald W McKenzie and Leona S Kacmarek-McKenzie. He is preceded in death by both parents. Surviving Robert is his sister, Donna McKenzie. Robert was in the graduating class of 1967 at Schulte high School. Robert went on to serve in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. Afterwards he got his bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. He worked as a groundskeeper at Terre Haute Regional Airport. He also served as a bartender at Bohannon’s. Working at Bohannon’s is what he enjoyed the most. Robert…

TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Jackie Joe Miller, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. He was born October 29, 1931 in Terre Haute to Estel Miller and Mary Cary Miller. Jack enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He attended the New Providence Presbyterian Church in Paris, Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion Post 328 in Riley. Jack worked as an instrument technician for PSI Energy for over 35 years. Most of all he loved holiday cookouts with his family. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Doris Farris Miller; sons, Terry Joe Miller, Brian Lee Miller, and Patrick Alan Miller…

View Bettie Smythe Bettie Lou Smythe, 91, Of Terre Haute, passed away January 11, 2020 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus.  She was born December 6, 1928 to Floyd E. Cottom and Ethel V. Hoff Cottom. Bettie loved to read especially mysteries, adventures, and wildlife books.  She enjoyed watching nature through her bay windows at home.  She would watch turkeys, deer, rabbits, birds and squirrels frolicking in her park like back yard.  She was preceded in death by her paren…

View Mildred Ellis Terre Haute Mildred L Ellis, 96, passed away January 13, 2020 at Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute. Mildred “Mick” Bender Ellis was born April 20, 1923 to Albert J. and Sarah (Orcutt) Bender, she was the youngest  of eleven. Upon graduation from Glenn High School in 1941 She was employed by Paitson Bros. Hardware & Heating stores until her retirement at age 79. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Lynn Wallace; one granddaughter, Celeisa “CJ”… Mi…

Billy Joe Harris, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was born December 28, 19…

Kelli Jean Lawhorn Watson passed Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home in Terre Haute. She was born November 11, 1963 in …