Vonna Marie Harper, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 7, 1952 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Thomas and Mary Ann (Giltz) Dalton. Vonna graduated from Van Buren High School in 1970, and married John Harper on April 6, 1971. She was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church.  Vonna loved spending time with her family and friends, especially celebrating Christmas. She enjoyed reading historical romance novels and attending yard...

Harmony, Indiana Norma Jean Fortune, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 1, 1927 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Ernest and Violet (Michael) Waymire.  Norma graduated from Brazil High School and later married the love of her life, Donald Fortune, in August of 1950.  Norma was a hard working stay-at-home mother, and enjoyed her role as a caregiver.  She loved spending time with her family and...

Beverly Ann White, 91, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021 after a short stay  at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on January 10, 1930 to the late William and Florence (Taylor) Galloway. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1948, and married Lester White on April 9, 1949. Beverly worked for JC Penny, and spent 21 years employed at the Clay County Treasures Office. After retirement she worked as a substitute at Open Hands...

Terry McIntire, 64, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Brazil, Indiana on January 11, 1957 to the late Samuel and Muriel (Chapman) McIntire. Terry attended Van Buren High School and served his country in the Army National Guard. Terry worked for the Clay County Highway Department for several years. He enjoyed listening to rock and roll, art, and his animals. Terry was very mechanically inclined, he loved working on cars especially muscle cars. Terry...

Harold Ray Guthrie, 80, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Trigg County, Kentucky on June 20, 1940 to the late Roy and Mildred (Wimberly) Guthrie. Harold attended Caldwell County High School, and worked as a truck driver and dispatcher for Romas Trucking. He enjoyed making candles, and wreathes as well as fishing and camping. Harold also loved to watch westerns and wrestling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Guthrie. Harold...

Nina Lucille Spiking, 67, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Brazil, Indiana to the late Ernest and Doris (Strain) Roeschlein.  Nina graduated from Brazil High School in 1972. She was a homemaker as well as a teacher’s aid for many years.  In her free time, Nina enjoyed listening to hymns, playing cards with her children, and later loved playing the piano. Nina loved her Lord and often taught Sunday school class. She was...

Brazil, Indiana Kanova Barnett, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Clay County, Indiana on August 25, 1943 to the late Orval and Scharlotte (Burch) Quilliam. Kaye graduated from Staunton High School and later married William E. Barnett in 1963. In the early years she stayed home with her children, and sold Avon. In later years, she worked as a secretary for several insurance agencies.  In her free time she was an avid...

Joseph F. Thomas, 94, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born in Parke County on May 17, 1926 to the late Leroy and Bertha Thomas. Joe graduated from Van Buren High School in 1944, and served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. He later married the love of his life Mary Alice Lancaster, and worked at Arketex, Indiana State University, as well as Columbia Records. Joe loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and mushroom...

Brazil, Indiana Betty Rose Riddell, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Villas of Holly Brook in Brazil. She was born in Paoli, Indiana on January 24, 1930 to the late John and Louella (Longest) Webster. During childhood her family moved to Brazil and she later married John Riddell on October 22, 1960. She worked at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant, Columbia Records, and in her later years helped keep records at the family farm.  When they weren’t working on the farm Betty...

James “Jim” Snyder, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 17, 1949 in Brazil, Indiana to the late James and Janet (Lawson) Snyder. Jim attended Staunton High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Christine Tickner on November 17, 1996. Jim worked as a janitor for the Clay Community Schools, and as a security guard for Great Dane and Columbia Records.  Jim...