Homer Ray Kemp, 89, of Terre Haute passed away on October 18, 2020 in Union Hospital.  Ray was born September 30, 1931 to Homer Kemp and Albertina Monniger Kemp.  He attended Gerstmeyer High School. Ray served in the U.S. Marine Corp for 4 years. Ray was a Terre Haute Motorcycle Police Officer for 25 years. He helped design the Terre Haute Police Departments patch.  As a motorcycle officer, he escorted John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, Rosalyn Carter, and many others.  He...

William “Bill” E. Bagley, 71, of Terre Haute, passed away on October 17, 2020. He was born April 16, 1949 in Decatur, Illinois to Willis Bagley and Virginia Lanter Bagley.  Bill worked for 16 years at J.I. Case, and most recently for Airgas as an office manager.  He enjoyed watching westerns and the Andy Griffith Show.  Bill loved his Ford Mustang, like a child. He enjoyed travelling especially to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He loved fishing, and woodworking.  He...

James LeRoy Smith, 51, of Farmersburg, Indiana, passed away October 17, 2020.  He was born in Sullivan, Indiana on September 8, 1969, to John Smith and Mary Lou James Smith.  James enjoyed art, especially designing and drawing.  He loved music, little league baseball, and playing softball.  James was preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his mother; daughters Sara Marks and Syleigh Grizzel (Gage); brother John Smith (Morris); sisters Cathy Deakins...

Herbert C. Elliott passed away October 16, 2020. Herb was born October 24, 1934 to Eugene F. Elliott and Blanche Mason Elliott. Herb is survived by his wife, Pam Purcell Elliott, daughters; Teresa Buell (Dave) and Julie Brown (Bob), step children; Kevin Purcell (Lisa) and April Henry, grandchildren, David Buell (Christina), Michael Buell, Travis Rusk (Ashley), Meriah Henry, Deja Stevens, Brenan Rogers (Breklyn), 12 Cherished great grandchildren, brother-in-law, Harry Edwards, and several...

Norma Jean Wilson Garrett was born on March 1, 1942 in Praireiton Township of Vigo County to her loving parents Arnold Wilson and Willa Lula Ackers. Norma moved to Terre Haute after completing elementary and junior high school.  She graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical High School in 1959. Norma married the love of her life Harrold Lee Garrett Sr in 1968 and they raised three beautiful daughters. Norma accepted Christ at an early age and later became a faithful member of Shiloh...

Judith “Judy” Ann Hamilton Purdy, 78, of Terre Haute passed away October 12, 2020 in Meadows Manor North.  She was born April 14, 1942 in Terre Haute to Charles Raymond Hamilton and Marjorie Jean McDonald Hamilton.  Judy was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Church. Judy worked for more than 20 years in McDonald Tax Service.  She graduated from Garfield high school in 1960, then went on to study teaching at Indiana State University and graduating in 1964,...

Joan “Marmee” Ryan Harrold, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Union Hospital. Joan was born on January 23, 1935 in Riley, IN to Robert Bruner and Hilda Ward Bruner. She had formerly worked in marketing for G.T.E and was the former co-owner of Ryan Funeral Home. She was a member of St. Anthony Junior Guild, Vigo County Historical Society and was a longtime volunteer for the Vero Beach Art Center in Vero Beach Florida and an avid supporter of the Banks of...

Mary Ann Gregerson, 63, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away, October 11, 2020.  She was born August 5, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James M. Baker and Nadine Baker.  Mary held membership in the APA Pool League.  She was the person, her family and friends came to for advice.  She made an impact in many people’s lives.  She will be greatly missed.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her children James Gregerson...

On October 10, 2020, Patricia A. Mathas “Patsy”, our loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, closed her eyes and went with Jesus to heaven.  She resided at Meadows Manor East nursing facility. She was the daughter of Wilburn and Juanita Schultz, deceased of Brazil, born January 23, 1936.  She was survived in death by her 3 children Christopher A. Mathas and wife Betsy from Oregon; Gayla Ann Hanson and her 2 sons Christopher Eveland, Ryan Eveland and wife Jennifer...

Father Joseph L. Villa STL, 61, of Scottsburg and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday October 7, 2020 in Scottsburg. Father Joe was born July 28, 1959 in Clinton, IN to James D. Villa Sr. and Helen Kerkez Villa. He was a 1977 graduate of Schulte High School, St. Meinrad where he was first in his class and The Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy. Father Joe was ordained June 7, 1997. After his post graduate work in Rome, Father Joe was the associate pastor at St....