Brazil, Indiana Capt. Jerrold Orrin Bevis, retired U.S. Army Special Forces passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2020 surrounded by his immediate and extended family of loved ones. Jerry served as a medic in the Vietnam War and was the first male graduated from the nursing program at ISU. He was 83 years old when he journeyed to his heavenly home. Contributions in Jerrold’s honor may be made to the Fallen Patriots Organization, www.fallenpatriots.org. Moore Funeral Home was...

Brazil, Indiana Edward “Eddie” L. Floyd, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. He was born in Brazil on October 15, 1951 to the late Lawrence and Mildred (Walker) Floyd. Eddie attended Brazil High School and worked at Glen and Gary until they closed, spent 15 years at General Shale and then worked at Brick Craft for 4 years before retiring. He loved working on his lawn mowers, cutting grass, playing bingo, and fishing. His greatest...

Brazil, Indiana Emma Louise Batson, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on April 7, 1942 in Brazil to the late Kenneth and Frieda (Richter) Archer. Emma attended high school in Indianapolis, and married Marion Batson in September of 1995. She retired from Medora Plastic, and later worked as a cook at the I70 truck stop, as well as several nursing homes in the area. Emma loved watching her grand babies, and spending time with family. She...

Brazil, Indiana Athena Mika Welch, 8 years old, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020 after a tragic swimming accident. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 28, 2011 to Jeffery and Beverly (Scott) Welch. Teenie attended New Life Fellowship, and was entering the third grade at Meridian Elementary School. She loved being outdoors, fishing, swimming, playing with her sisters, and playing Pokémon Go. Athena is survived by her parents, Jeff and Beverly Welch;...

James “Jim” Walter Hicks went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2020 following complications of COVID-19. Jim was born in 1937 at the home of his grandparents, Charles and Desta (Bunger) Hicks in Ligonier, IN. He attended several grade schools and graduated from Cromwell High School in Noble County, Indiana. He attended Purdue University and served 3 years in the U.S. Army, serving one year in Korea. He married the love of his life, and is survived by Goldie (Blanton) Hicks in...

Knightsville, Indiana Terri Lynn Close, 57, passed away unexpectedly on vacation on St. George Island, Florida on Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1962 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Cecil and Catherine (Rogers) Raab. Terri graduated from Brazil High School, as well as earning her Bachelors degree from Indiana Wesleyan College, and worked as a supervisor at Boston Scientific as well as serving as the Town Clerk of Knightsville. She was always the life of the party, she...

Indianapolis, Indiana Greta Harr Jackson Bechtel, born January 13, 1939 in Clay County, died June 5, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family. She graduated from Cory High School in Clay County, Indiana, and Indiana State University, later receiving her Master’s Degree in social work from Indiana University. Greta was a social worker for Indianapolis Public Schools. She loved working with fabrics, was an accomplished seamstress, and made quilts, crocheted rugs, curtains, toys and...

Brazil, Indiana Melissa Salladay, 61, passed away Wednesday June 3, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on February 11, 1959 in Clay County to Jay F. Salladay and Betty Wilder Bell. Melissa graduated from Brazil High School in 1977. She was a social person, who enjoyed spending time with friends and family as well as being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Salladay; her mother Betty Wilder Bell and stepfather, George W. Bell.  Survivors include,...

Terre Haute, Indiana Larry Ooley, 68, passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 9, 1951 to the late Lawrence and Roberta Ooley. Larry graduated from Brazil High School, and spent his career in the Carpenter’s Union Local #133.  Larry loved being outside, caring for his yard, and watching the wildlife. He enjoyed the Indianapolis 500, music, and mostly spending time with and caring for his family. He was preceded...

Brazil, Indiana Wanda Mae Butts, 72, went to be with her Lord on May 26, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 15, 1947 to the late Loyd and Loretta (Powell) Jenkins. Wanda graduated from Van Buren High School, and went on to marry Robert Butts on December 26, 1965. She worked as a teacher’s aid in the Clay Community School System, as well as working in medical records at Putnam County Hospital. Wanda and Bob attended Ebenezer Christian...