All Obituaries

Carol Ann D. Niece, 78, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home in Terre Haute. She leaves behind her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss her greatly. Honoring Carol’s wishes cremation has been chosen. There will be no service. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Frist Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.fristfuneralhome.com

Penny E. York, 74, passed away on Sunday April 5, 2026, at her home in West Terre Haute. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on May 22, 1951, to Jack and Shirley (Kispert) Noblitt both precede Penny in death along with her husband Bill York and brother, Gary Noblitt. Penny worked as a hairdresser and as a C.N.A. and attended St. Mary’s Village Church. Surviving is her son, Chad E. York (Kristen) of Elwood, IN., granddaughter Koti M. Buckallew (Austin) of West Terre Haute, friends, ...

Terry A. Hastings,68, of Clinton passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. He was born in Clinton, Indiana on July 6, 1957, to Alfred Hastings and Bette Davis. Terry was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as an auto mechanic. Those preceding Terry in death is his father, Alfred Hastings; mother, Bette (Davis) Smith; son, Terry Hastings Jr., sister, Cherlyn Skudler, and brothers, Sam Hastings, and William Paul ...

Paul Slaven Jr. “Junior,” 94 of Montezuma passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Clinton Gardens. Paul was born in Fairview, Indiana on August 20, 1931, to Paul and Sadie (Craig) Slaven who precede him in death. Also, preceding Paul is his wife, Phyllis Slaven, and sister Verna Walton. Paul graduated from Mecca High School and went on to serve in the Army National Guard and the United States Air Force. He married his wife Phyllis in 1952, and they shared 69 years of ...

Eula Mae Hall, 82, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home in Universal. She was born in Marshall, Illinois on October 14, 1943, to Foster and Eula (Parsons) Washburn. Both precede Eula in death. Also preceding her are her brothers, Johnny W. Washburn, Jim Washburn, Carl Washburn, Dwight Washburn and Dean Washburn, and sisters, Patsy Thompson and Cory Frances. Eula was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Marshall, Illinois. Her grandsons were her life! Those boys could do ...

With broken hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Eleanor “Ellie” Dorothy Fellows, 64 of Mecca, Indiana. Born April 26, 1961, and affectionately know as Ellie; beloved wife and mother whose love and strength shaped the lives of those around her. Ellie passed away on March 19, 2026, leaving behind an irreplaceable presence and lifetime of cherished memories. Ellie was the heart of her family. She gave love freely, cared deeply, and put others before herself in ways ...

Barbara G. Harper, 65, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on February 13, 1961, to Jackie and Sadie (Whitaker) Harper who precede Barbara in death along with her sister Debbie. Barbara belonged to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and she enjoyed gardening and crafting. Those left behind to remember Barbara is her daughter, Amanda Anderson of Clinton; son, Michael Buechele (Heather) of Springfield, ...

Frist Funeral Home Diana Martin passed away at 9:13 a.m. at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on Saturday, March 14, 2026, under the care of Tracy Rippy and her amazing hospice care team. Diana’s parents were Don and Barbara Kuykendall. Her fraternal grandparents were Bert Kuykendall and Ruth (Daugherty) Halliwell. Her maternal grandparents were Jim and Lucille (Bildilli) Drengacs. Diana is survived by her husband James Kevin Martin; daughter Ashlie Turchi; grandsons Colton ...

Laverne “Ernie” B. Osmon, 96, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Sain Mary’s Medical Center in Hobart. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on January 22, 1930, to Claude Birt and Sarah “Sadie” (Hunter) Birt. Ernie was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Marsha Osmon. Those left behind to remember Ernie is her beloved friend and caregiver, Ann Llamas, niece, Bonnie Felger; nephews, Ronald Hunter (Sarah), and John Hunter ...

Larry Joseph Jones, 75 of Clinton, Indiana, died on March 5, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1950 to Matthew and Rose Jones. He later went on to join the Air Force, married Nancy Mayer and later went into Law Enforcement. During his time as the Sheriff of Vermillion County, Larry fought to build a new, safer jail. He firmly believed in the motto “Serve and Protect.”   He will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, building projects, and love for ...