Mary Ann Atkinson, 93, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at her home in Brazil. She was born on March 24, 1930 in Laurel, Indiana to the late Harry and Beatrice Pauline (Longfellow) Burgdoerfer. Ann graduated from Laurel High School in 1948, and married Paul Atkinson on February 24, 1961. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, but also briefly worked as a bookkeeper for Eastern Express. Ann was a member of Eastside Christian Church in Brazil for 20 years. Ann’s...

Teresa Joan Hyde, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. She was born on August 13, 1954 in Brazil to the late Delbert Kidwell and Betty (Sanders) Bryan. Teresa attended Clay County schools and worked for Aramark Rose-Hulman for 15 years. In her free time, Teresa enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading, watching westerns, playing cards, singing karaoke and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Teresa is...

Lana K Lucas, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1951 to the late Oscar and Bernice (Batchelor) Dickerson. Lana graduated from Brazil High School in 1969, and married Wayne Lucas on June 20, 1971. She spent over 20 years working for Riddell Bank as the Vice President. Lana’s greatest enjoyment was attending yard sales and spending time with her family. Lana is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Lucas; brothers, Richard Dickerson, Larry Gwin; and...

Jordan Austin Edmonson, 22, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 29, 2001 in Terre Haute to James Edmonson and Matesta Pastrick. Jordan attended Clay County schools and worked construction with his dad. He loved playing video games, listening to music, walking, working on cars and spending time with his family. Jordan is preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Edmonson; paternal grandfathers, Tommy Edmonson and Tony Edmonson;...

Bonnie Lou Fatch, 86, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. She was born on September 2, 1936 in Reelsville to the late Ross and Ocie (Cooper) Young. Bonnie graduated from Brazil High School in 1955, and worked for General Telephone and Citgo. In her free time, Bonnie enjoyed watching dance competitions, dance recitals, the Northview Marching Knights and detective shows. She also loved to cook and spend time with her family. Bonnie...

Loretta Frye, 62, was released from this life on April 26, 2023 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Clay County on August 16, 1960 to the late Darrell and Dinah (Waymire) Moore. Loretta graduated from Brazil High School in 1979 and married Charley Frye. She worked as the housekeeping and laundry supervisor at the Clay County Health Center. After retirement she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Loretta enjoyed mushroom hunting, working in her...

Gayle Parksey, 67, passed away, Friday, April 21, 2023 at Sara Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on October 24, 1955 to Robert and Phyllis (Knight) Parksey. He attended Brazil High School, and worked for Simonton Windows for many years. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and working on cars. Gayle was preceded in death by his father, and his brother, Bruce Parksey. Survivors include his mother, Phyllis Akers; sons, Clint Parksey and Ron (Robin)...

Kenneth King, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. He was born in Gooding, Idaho on February 25, 1943 to the late Leon and Helen (Parnell) King. Kenneth worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed watching westerns and sitting on the front porch in the sun. Mr. King was preceded in death by his brother Leon and sister Linda. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Sue King of Brazil; son, Jacob Allan (Christy) King of Palestine, Texas;...

Uba Mae Watler, 99, passed away on April 10, 2023, at Select Hospital in Evansville, IN.  She was born April 16, 1923, to Herbert and Magdalena Grimes, in New Albany, Indiana. Uba is survived by her daughter Janet (Paul) Storey, and son John Watler II. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren: Thomas Storey, Rebecca Gentle, John Watler III, Elizabeth Watler, Kali White (George), Donald Watler.  Uba also had four great-grandchildren she...

Freeda Key, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her home in Indianapolis surrounded by family. She was born on December 14, 1946 in Manchester, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Loma (Bishop) Smith. Freeda attended Warren Central High School, and later married Carl Key on November 23, 1977. She worked for General Motors for several years before retiring. In her younger years, Freeda enjoyed camping, boating and skiing. Most recently, Freeda loved feeding wildlife, working crossword...