Brazil, Indiana Carl MacDonald, 88, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born on September 9, 1930 to the late Monroe and Eunice (Hatfield) MacDonald. Carl graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, and retired after many years as a steel fabricator for Ferguson Steel. He married Martha Francis Hart on April 24, 1970. Carl enjoyed woodworking, metal work, welding, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha;...

Brazil, Indiana Donald Lee Riggle, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 5, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born on June 8, 1946 to Vernon Lee and Jean (Moore) Riggle. Don graduated from Brazil High School in 1964, and went on to marry Anita Hamm in 1965. He was a proud, hardworking man, working for Lyon Farms, and retiring from the City of Brazil Utilities.  Don spent his life outdoors, fishing, working in his yard and feeding his critters. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, and...

Brazil, Indiana Billy A. Brown, 84, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Joplin, Missouri on December 1, 1934 to the late Nolan and Sylvia (Wiggins) Brown. Billy graduated from Joplin High School in 1953 and attended college at Joplin Junior College and Kansas State College. He served his country in the United States Army and went on to marry Mary Ann Elliott on August 12, 1956 , they moved to Brazil in 1967. Billy...

Sandra Jane (Beckwith) Ball Bevis, 72, of Brazil Indiana, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2019.  She was born on December 20, 1946 in Westfield, Massachusetts to Harold M. Beckwith and Donelle Jane (Scott) Beckwith. Sandy enthusiastically dedicated her life to serving others through a career in nursing. She earned her RN degree in 1968 and actively practiced her profession for the benefit of others throughout her life.  Her most recent service was with the Hamilton Center in...

Brazil, Indiana Willis Harold Plunkett, 97, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Harold was born February 27, 1922 in Terre Haute to the late Luther and Anna Davis Plunkett. As a youth he attended Eighth Avenue Baptist Church and the local schools. When his family moved to Clay County they united with the Brazil First Baptist Church and he continued high school at Staunton, Indiana graduating in 1940. Harold and Betty Snyder Plunkett were married in Lewistown, Montana (Where Harold was...

Lena M. Whistler, 94, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2019 at her home in Brazil surrounded by her family. She was born on March 21, 1925 in Cooper, Texas to the late Tom and Helen (McMillen) Hays.  Lena married Donald Whistler, and retired from Glasco and also worked for PCCS in Clay County. She was a member of Benwood Church and the Red Hat Society. Lena enjoyed going out to eat, traveling, sitting on her porch watching humming birds, and spending time with family and friends.  She...

Brazil, Indiana Herschel Leon Godsey, 59, passed away Sunday May 19, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born on April 26, 1960 to David and Dorothy (Clegg) Godsey. Herschel attended Brazil High School and served his country in the Indiana National Guard. He worked for Wal-Mart Distribution, Liberty Environmental, and the City of Brazil. Herschel married Tina Winn on February 25, 1984. He enjoyed driving his golf cart, gardening, camping, and spending time with family. He was preceded in...

Reelsville, Indiana William “Bill” Lee Danhour, 71, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on July 4, 1947 to the late Herman and Clara Ina (Raab) Danhour. Bill graduated from Reelsville High School in 1965, and served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, and came home to marry Connie McCullough on October 25, 1969. He was a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist...

Brazil, Indiana Clarence Treash, 88, passed away Monday May 13, 2019 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. He was born in Clay County on February 8, 1931 to the late George and Luella (Neal) Treash. Clarence attended Van Buren High School, and served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean War. He later married Arlene Rodgers who preceded him in death, and retired from Pillsbury after 25 years.  In his free time he enjoyed being in his garage, working on mowers,...

Brazil, Indiana Wayne Boes Galloway, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle with his family by his side. He was born on May 6, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Mont Rhodes and Ethel A. (Boes) Galloway. Wayne graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lafayette, and later married Ramona Deckard in 1962. He served his country in the Army Reserves, and retired from Ricoh of America. Wayne was always ready with a witty joke and loved to wiggle his ears...