Brazil, Indiana Gerald Ray “Yogi” Strain, 78, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Putnam County on February 11, 1943 to the late Curtiss and Anna Strain. He graduated from Reelsville High School and married Mary Kohler on November 8, 1963. Gerald worked for over 30 years at Mallory’s before retiring to help his son run Hoosier Hills Golf Course. He spent many years coaching baseball where he earned his nickname Yogi. In...

Ronald “Wally” Ray Houser, 66, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Union Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 2, 1954 to the late Arnold Arthur, Sr. and Mary Martha (Yarde) Houser. Ron married Connie Jordan on December 18, 1976. He worked at Great Dane Trailers for 35 years, before retiring.  Ron enjoyed doing yard work, working in his garden, shopping, watching movies and the Food Network. He was an avid woodworker, and...

Iris Kathleen Fagg, 74, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1947 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Harry McKinney, Sr. and the late Bertha (Holley) McKinney. Iris graduated from Gerstmeyer Tech in 1965. She then went on to earn her CNA license before spending most of her life working as a press operator at Leer.  Iris married Ronald Fagg on June 20, 1992.  In her free time, Iris enjoyed crocheting, baking, and most importantly spending...

Robert Bridgewater, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Gibson Family Hospice Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Carbon, Indiana on March 22, 1940 to the late John and Hannah (Rogers) Bridgewater. Bob graduated from Van Buren High School in 1958, and retired from Olin Brass. He married Charlotte Walker on November 25, 1982. In his early years Bob was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying trapping hunting and fishing. He and Charlotte enjoyed traveling to casinos and watching...

Doris Marie Ellison, 87, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Harrison Crossing in Terre Haute. She was born on November 16, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stanley and Mary (Solis) Pankaski. Doris married Wayne Ellison on November 25, 1961, and earned her Master’s in Education from Indiana State University. She taught school in Casey, Illinois, Brownsburg, Indiana as well as Van Buren and Turkey Run Schools. In her free time she loved to knit, giving many of her blankets and...

Ronald Eugene Paver, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home in Brazil surrounded by his family. He was born on January 9, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Floyd and Helen (Anderson) Paver. Ron graduated from Brazil High School in 1963, and served his country during in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Carolyn Bullerdick on February 16, 1968. Ron worked as a mechanic for Peabody Coal Company until they closed, and then worked for the City of...

Maxie Fred Campbell born December 6, 1936 in Brazil, Indiana passed away July 22, 2021 in Belle Glade, Florida. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Donna Campbell; as well as his sons, Michael (Penni) Campbell of Staunton, Indiana, and Keith (Melissa) Campbell of Evening Shade, Missouri; grandchildren, Jesse (Erika Pietrangelo) Campbell of Richmond, Missouri, Joel (Kristi) Campbell of Brazil, Indiana, Justin (Sara) Campbell of Charleston, South Carolina, Katrina (Anthony) Thomas...

Sara Jane Elmore, 44, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on August 22, 1977 in Terre Haute to Roger and Jane (Stephens) Elmore. Sara graduated from Northview High School in 1995, and worked for several restaurants in the area including Top Notch, and the Iron Skillet before opening Sara Jane’s. When she wasn’t working, Sara loved spending time with her family, especially her daughters and...

Larry Swearingen, 72, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 13, 2021 in Brazil, Indiana. He was born in Brazil on August 18, 1949 to Chester Leroy Swearingen and Bonnie (Phillips) Swearingen-Lister. Larry graduated from Staunton High School in 1967, and earned his Batchelor’s Degree in Earth Science from Indiana State University. He married Virginia Ruth Leach on July 31, 1971. Larry worked in the Fab Shop at Great Dane Trailers and was a member of the Staunton First Christian...

Mary Jo Kellum, 81, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born on September 8, 1940 in Brazil to the late Clarence and L. Beatrice (Haltom) MacDonald. Mary Jo attended Brazil High School, and worked as an assistant manager at K-Mart.  She loved spending time with family, and going out with the girls. In her early years, she was an excellent gardener, as sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her daughter,...