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BARBARA ANN (BUTT) BURK, formerly Clay County, IN (4/23/24)Barbara Ann (Butt) Burk, 81, of Rossmoor, California, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. Barbara was born on July 1, 1942 to John Ray Butt and Goldie Nila (Winn) Butt in Cory, Indiana. During her high school years attending Staunton High School, Barbara met G.L. “Stoney” Burk in 1959, the love of her life, who attended a neighboring high school...
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JUANITA GRACE LUNSFORD, Brazil, IN (4/22/24)Juanita Grace Lunsford, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family. She was born on November 26, 1932 in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Rev. John Wesley Jones and Rebecca (Allen) Jones. Juanita graduated from Rocky High School and married Cecil S. Lunsford on December 4, 1951. They shared a special love story, and were married 64 years...
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DEBRA JEAN MUNCIE, Brazil, IN (4/19/24)Debra Jean Muncie, 68, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Hutsonwood of Brazil surrounded by her family. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on July 20, 1955 to the late Owen and Mary (Wright) Muncie. Debbie attended Brazil High School and worked at several restaurants in the area, but most recently at the Hwy. 40 Grill...
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VIRGINA MAE NEESE, Brazil, IN (4/19/24)Virginia Mae Neese, 90, of Brazil formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Daughter of Herschel and Lyma (Cooper) Jones, Virginia was born on December 31, 1933 in Reelsville. She married Arthur Neese Jr on April 27, 1957 and began a family, having three boys and a girl. ...
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SANDRA E. SMITH, Brazil, IN (4/19/24)Sandra E. Smith, 58, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana following a brief illness. She was born on November 15, 1965, in Greencastle, Indiana the daughter of Tim Floyd and Sandra Lanam. Sandra married Billy E. Smith on December 31, 1992. Sandra loved shopping, going to yard sales and Goodwill, spending time with her grandkids, and her cats: Zeb and Squeak...
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Charles Andrew White (4/17/24)Charles Andrew White, 96, of Brazil passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute. He was born in Petersburg, Indiana on October 22, 1927 to the late Bert and Ethel McQueen White. He retired after many years of working for Pfizer, Inc.
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Lisa Marie Moody, Brazil, IN (4/15/24)Lisa Marie Moody, age 40, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Lisa was born to Dan and Nancy (Mace) Moody on May 2, 1983. Lisa graduated from Northview High School in 2001. She then graduated from ISU with a bachelor’s degree in marketing...
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Max R. Standley, Brazil, IN (4/15/24)Max R. Standley, Jr. 77 of Brazil, passed away April 11, 2024, at 10:05 pm at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 8, 1946, in Brazil, the son of Max Standley and Ethel A. Phillips Standley. As a young man, he enjoyed playing softball and later he became a spectator of college basketball and football as well as the NFL. ...
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JOSEPH (JOE) STARK TURNER III, Formerly Brazil, IN (4/15/24)Joseph (Joe) Stark Turner III, 83, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on January 30, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1940 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Joseph and Lois Turner. Joe graduated from Van Buren High School in 1958 and served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966 as a Base Police Officer. Joe spent the majority of his working career as a miner in the underground coal mines of Southern Illinois...
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TRACY JEAN BROOKSHIRE Brazil, IN (4/11/24)Tracy Jean Brookshire, 55, passed away after a short illness on April 6, 2024 at St. Vincent surrounded by her family. Tracy was born on July 17, 1968 to Wendell Lee Minnick Sr. and Donna Jean (Archer) Simonson. Tracy graduated from Northview High School in 1987. ...
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LYNN S. ROMAS Brazil, IN (4/10/24)Lynn S. Romas of Brazil passed away quietly on April 6, 2024 at the home of his brother Bob who was by his side. He was born on July 11, 1950 in Brazil, the youngest son of Kenneth W. Romas and F. Rosalie (McKenzie) Romas. He attended Ashboro Elementary School and graduated from Brazil High School in 1968. ...
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WILLIAM "BILL" DALE CASH, Vigo County, IN (4/10/24)William “Bill” Dale Cash, 78, passed away in the early morning hours of February 16th. His wife, Cheryl, was by his side. Bill was born on April 21, 1945 in Vigo County, Indiana. His parents were William and Hettie Cash. Bill was a 1963 graduate of Van Buren High School in Brazil, Indiana. That same year, he and...
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NORMA L. LEMAY, Reelsville, IN (4/9/24)Norma L. LeMay, 97 of Reelsville, passed away April 6, 2024, at 5:50pm at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born December 13, 1926, in Brazil, the daughter of Harley “Dutch” Crabb and Mary “Maid” Shaffer Crabb. She graduated from VanBuren High School. She married Billie LeMay on June 22, 1946...
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WAYNE ALLEN BURNS Brazil, IN (4/7/24)Wayne Allen Burns, 81 of Brazil, passed peacefully in his home on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born in Poland, Indiana on March 21, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Campbell) Burns. Wayne graduated from Brazil High School in 1961. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Poland.
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CAROL WALKER, Brazil, IN (4/4/24)Carol Walker passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, in Brazil, Indiana, at the age of 75. Born on August 31, 1948, in Somerset, Kentucky, Carol grew up in a bustling household, the beloved sibling among 17 brothers and sisters. A proud graduate of Brazil High School, Carol's youthful spirit and zest for life were infectious to all who knew her. ...
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Gretta Sue Vanzo, Brazil, IN (4/3/24)Gretta Sue Vanzo, 84 of Brazil, formerly of the Diamond area, passed away April 2, 2024, at 12:05am at Terre Haute Regional Hospital following a recent surgery. She was born April 22, 1939, in Clay County, the daughter of John Squire Mershon and Frieda Stevenson Mershon. ...
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Lawrence R. Trout, Brazil, IN (4/3/24)Lawrence R. Trout, 88 of Brazil passed away April 1, 2024, at Town Parke Assisted Living. He had been a resident there for a short time. He was born on June 30, 1935, in Brazil, the son of Charles and Florence Howald Trout. He graduated from Staunton High School. He served in the US Army in 1958-59...
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BETTY KENDALL, Reelsville, IN (4/1/24)Betty Kendall, 89, of Reelsville, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Born December 29, 1934 in Browns Valley, IN the daughter of James N. and Gladys Bernadine (Williamson) Woodall. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School “Class of 1953”...
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JAMES GREGORY JOHNSON, Brazil, IN (4/1/24)J. Greg Johnson, passed on March 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and a nephew. He is survived by his wife Amy and a sister Rhonda. In his retirement, he had 3 friends that would stop and visit with him. He enjoyed babying his two dogs and listening to Pink Floyd...
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Paisley Kate Sutherlin, Brazil, IN (3/31/24)
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JOYCE ELIZABETH SCHOPMEYER FUQUA, Riley, IN (3/28/24)Joyce Elizabeth Schopmeyer Fuqua, Age 59, a cherished member of the Riley, Indiana community, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Despite the family being profoundly saddened, they are comforted knowing that she is now in the arms of her heavenly father, free from pain & suffering...
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DAVID “JACK” BROWN Knightsville, Indiana (3/27/24)David “Jack” Brown, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Hudsonwood at Brazil. He was born on December 21, 1937 in Cory, Indiana to the late William J. Brown and Eunice (Moberly) Collins. Jack attended Greencastle High School, and served his country in the United States Navy. He married Etta Darlene Green on May 15, 1959. Jack worked for Lonestar Concrete and retired from Hercules in Terre Haute...
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JUDITH LYNN PITTSENBARGER, Brazil, IN (3/24/24)Judith Lynn Pittsenbarger, 78, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away while staying at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, on March 22, 2024. Judy was born on December 14, 1945, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Jack and Marie (Barbee) Hinesley. She married Kenneth Pittsenbarger November 18, 1978; he preceded her in death in 2014...
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ROBERT D. NICOSON, Brazil, IN (3/24/24)Robert D. Nicoson, 75 of Brazil entered the Church Triumphant on March 21, 2024, at 6:33am. He was born in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina on May 23, 1948, the son of Warren “Nic” Nicoson and Betty Campbell Nicoson. He grew up in Centerpoint and graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1966. He attended Purdue and pursued his education in engineering. His work career was spent primarily with Britt Aero as an aerospace design and engineer. He retired in 2015...
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JACKIE COOK, Brazil, IN (3/22/24)Jackie Cook, 83, passed away March 14, 2024 at Hutson Wood of Brazil. Jackie was born to the late Elsie Marie Cook in Reelsville, Indiana on February 2, 1941. Jackie worked for the Greencastle Highway Department, and for several years as a school bus driver. Jackie enjoyed playing guitar and listening to country music...
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Rita Gard-Smith, formerly Brazil (3/22/24)Rita Gard-Smith, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at The Heritage Nursing Home. She was born Rita Ann Ragoshke on May 19, 1933, in Brazil, Indiana, to the late James Ragoshke and Beulah Johnson. A 1951 graduate of Brazil High School. Rita went on to marry Robert Gard, who preceded her in death in 1979. Later in life, she married Gerald Smith, who preceded her in death in 2023...
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ROBERT DALE PARR, Knightsville, IN (3/21/24)Robert Dale Parr, Sr. 83 of Knightsville, passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 7, 1941, in Brazil, the son of Orris and Ruth Stewart Parr. He attended VanBuren High School.
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REGINA ANN MYLES, Clay County, IN (3/21/24)
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KENNETH DOUGLAS LOUDERBACK, formerly Brazil, IN (3/21/24)Kenneth Douglas Louderback, 61, passed on the evening of March 13th due to complications from a stroke. He was the son of Leon and Shirley Louderback. Shirley preceded him in death in 1021. He is survived by his wife, Robbie; his dad, Leon; his daughters Kendra and Carrisa; and a brother, Rick (Rhonda)...
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SHIRLEY ANN PELL, Harmony, IN (3/15/24)Shirley Ann Pell, 93, of Harmony passed away March 14, 2024, with her dear family by her side. She was born November 13, 1930, in Harmony, the daughter of Albert and Hila Hann Girton. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1948. Shirley married her high school sweetheart, James Pell, on June 30, 1951. ...
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Milton C. Burns, Jr, of Plainfield, IN (3/13/24)Milton C. Burns, Jr, 97, of Plainfield, IN, passed away March 5, 2024, at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans’ Administration Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born on September 3, 1926, in Brazil, IN to Milton & Lelia (Buck) Burns and attended Brazil High School with the class of 1945. ...
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Betty Jane Howard, Brazil, Indiana (3/13/24)Betty Jane Howard, 93, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on March 9, 2024, while staying at Hudson Wood. Betty was born on February 4, 1931, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Lester Shroyer and Delilah Bierce. She married Billy W. Howard Sr. on October 30, 1947 he preceded her in death in 2002. ...
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Rev. William Baggett Coker, Phd Indianapolis, IN (3/11/24)After a long battle with dementia, Rev. William Baggett Coker, PhD, passed on Thursday 7 March 2024 from this earthly life into the presence of Jesus Christ, his Savior.
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STEVEN RADER Brazil, IN (3/11/24)Steven Rader passed away unexpectedly on 3/5/24 while snowbirding in Florida with his loving wife, Tammy. Steven was born to Frank and Patsy (Michael) Rader in Brazil, IN on March 22, 1963. He was a 1982 graduate of Van Buren High School. Steven was a Chief Inspector for Paxon Energy & Infrastructure / CenterPoint Energy. ...
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Thomas “Tommy” W. Battin, Reelsville,IN (3/10/24)Thomas “Tommy” W. Battin, 78, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away on March 8, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Tommy was born on January 24, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Ervin and Thelma (Merrill) Battin. He graduated from Reelsville High School with the class of 1965. ...
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Leuella “Jean” Baughn Formerly Clay County (3/10/24)Leuella “Jean” Baughn, 82, formerly of Columbus Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep. She was the youngest of five children born to Leo and Genevieve Anderson in Brazil, Indiana. Jean graduated from Fillmore High School and was an avid volunteer throughout her life...
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MARY JOSEPHINE COX, Brazil, Indiana (3/9/24)Mary Josephine Cox, 96, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Hutsonwood of Brazil. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on November 5, 1927 to the late Charles and Ola (McClanahan) Bussing. Mary Jo graduated from Brazil High School and married Ervin Cox on July 7, 1947. She worked as a nurse at Clay County Hospital for her entire career, and was a life long member of Annunciation Catholic Church...
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GINA GUZZINO CROOKS, Parke County, IN (3/7/24)Gina Guzzino Crooks passed away at her home on the Crooks Family Farm in Parke County, Indiana on March 6, 2024 at the age of 65. She was born in Patterson, Louisiana, to Lula and Leonard Guzzino. Gina is survived by Jon David Crooks, her devoted and “handsome husband” as she would so lovingly introduce him to everyone she met, her sister, Vickie Guarisco (Steve), Angel Dugas (Carl), and Christi Armato (Carl), her brother in law, Greg Crooks (Jane); her children, Matthew Crooks (Starrla), and Tara Crooks Bennett (Alex), one granddaughter, Thea Naomi Bennett, their beloved golden retriever, Hank, and 3 grand dogs. ...
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John L. Hughbanks, Brazil, IN (3/4/24)John L. Hughbanks, 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2024. John was born to the late William and Thelma Hughbanks on July 31, 1951. John graduated from Van Buren High School in 1969. On January 9, 1971 he married his high school sweetheart, Janet Long. ...
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OPAL JANICE (PARR) GOOCH, Harmony, IN (3/2/24)Opal Janice (Parr) Gooch, age 94, of Harmony, Indiana, passed away on March 1st, 2024, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Opal Janice was born on July 15, 1929, in Harmony, Indiana, to the late Harold W. Parr and Anna Estelle (Girton) Parr. Janice was a dedicated individual who made significant contributions throughout her lifetime. ...
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SONDRA DANE (WHITAKER) BURRIS, Mt. Meridian, IN (2/28/24)Sondra Dane (Whitaker) Burris, age 85, of Mt. Meridian, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 12, 1939 in Mt. Meridian, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dewayne and Elizabeth (Morlan) Whitaker. Sondra and Crawford “Crow” Burris met when she was 6 years old and married her soulmate, Crow, on June 9, 1956. They were married for almost 68 years...
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JANELLA FAYTHE NICOSON, Clay County, IN (2/28/24)Janelle Faythe Nicoson, 76, passed away February 26, 2024. Janelle was born to the late Sidney “Ralph” and Mildred June (Brammer) Nicoson in Brazil on June 1, 1947. Janelle grew up on a farm in southern Clay County with three brothers. She attended Ashboro Elementary, Clay City Jr. ...
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DORA IRENE (BURKETT) HARDEN, Brazil, IN (2/28/24)Dora Irene (Burkett) Harden of Brazil, passed away on February 24, 2024 at Clay County Hospital. She was born in Freedom, In. on May 26, 1932, the daughter of Charles Burkett, and Eva (Hockman) Burkett. She graduated from Freedom High School in 1950...
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RONALD "JAMIE" THORPE, Brazil, IN (2/28/24)Ronald James “Jamie” Thorpe, 49, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at his home on February 23, 2024. Ronald was born on November 5, 1974, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Ronald H. and Elizabeth Ann (Green) Thorpe. He graduated from Northview High School with the class of 1994. He worked at Kroger and Toys-R-Us for many years...
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NAOMI RUTH (HEATH) CORBIN, Clay County, IN (2/26/24)Naomi Ruth (Heath) Corbin 92, of Clay City, passed away February 25, 2024, at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute, IN. She was born Nov. 23,1931, the daughter of Earl (Jack) Heath and Nina Vivian (West) Heath. On April 22, 1988, she was united in marriage to Richard D. Corbin of Sparks, Nevada, where the couple resided until 1998...
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FREDRICKA SUE (DRAKE) BOETJER, formerly Brazil, IN (2/23/24)It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fredricka Sue (Drake) Boetjer, 64, of Santa Maria, California. On February 8, 2024, Freddie left this world surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Freddie's warmth touched all who knew her...
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DONALD KIRKHAM, formerly Brazil, IN (2/23/24)Donald Kirkham, 86, passed away peacefully with his family present on January 16, 2024. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, March 25, 1937, to Walter and Helen (Emmert) Kirkham. On May 23, 1957, he married LaVonna Riddel and together they created a loving home for themselves, their two daughters and their son...
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JOHN ALAN TURNER, Brazil, IN (2/19/24)John Alan Turner, 75, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on February 17, 2024, following a lengthy illness. John was born on April 5, 1948, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Melvin and Mary (Newton) Turner. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1966.
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CHARLES C. PRICE, Brazil, IN (2/19/24)Charles C. Price passed away the evening of February 17, 2024, at the Villas of Hollybrook, Brazil, Indiana. Born January 15, 1932, he was the son of Edward “Dick” and Catherine Bridgewater Price. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1949. Charlie was raised on a dairy farm and delivered milk as a young man. ...
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PATRICIA J. TRIBBLE, Formerly Brazil, IN (2/19/24)Patricia J. Tribble, 81, of Connersville passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her residence. One of three children of Robert and Betty Stunkard Tribble, Patricia was born in Brazil, Indiana on February 9, 1943 and graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1960...
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