Fitzpatrick Funeral Home

01/08/2026

Marlo Royan Terrell-Weir went to heaven on January 4, 2026.
Marlo was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived in life by her husband Jonathan Weir; her daughter Haley Booker; her son Zachary Booker and stepson Jakob Weir; three grandchildren Brayden, Lillian and Zayden; her mother Louwana Hudson and father Sanford Hudson; her sister Amy; and brothers Tommy, Shaun, Keven and TJ.
Marlo was loved deeply and will be truly missed.
Marlo was preceded in death by her grandparents Jimmy and Ruby Royer, and her father Thomas Terrell.
Celebration of life will be at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fitzpatrick Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com

01/08/2026

Dianne Leigh Yocum, 66 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday January 7th, 2026. She was born on October 21st, 1959, to Melvin Hylton and Joann Hylton.

Dianne loved to spend her time outdoors, whether it was fishing in the river or camping with her family, she loved to be outside in nature. When she wasn’t outdoors she loved to watch Colt’s football, spend time with her dogs, and most of all being with her grandkids.

She is survived by her husband, Walter Yocum; Daughters, Ashley Yocum and Heather Yocum (Kyle Harney); Brother, Melvin Randolph Hylton; a lifelong friend, Lilian Kerekgyarto; as well as her dogs, Luna and Walker.

Dianne is proceeded in death by her parents Melvin Lee Hylton and Joann Elizabeth (Ambrose) Hylton; as well as her daughter Crystal Louise Yocum.

In keeping with her wish’s cremation was chosen. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitzpatrick Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com

01/07/2026

Ashlea Marie Brown, 34, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on January 6, 2026, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Born on June 19, 1991, in Terre Haute, Ashlea dedicated her life to serving others with compassion and grace. She worked as a teacher assistant for the Vigo County School Corporation, where she supported mentally and physically handicapped children. Her work was a reflection of her deep care for others and remained a central part of her life until health challenges prevented her from continuing.
Ashlea was an active member of Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, where she served faithfully in the infant and children’s ministries as well as Vacation Bible School programs. Whether caring for infants in the nursery or helping organize crafts and lessons for VBS, she gave selflessly to share her faith and bring joy to those around her.
Ashlea was a devoted wife to her husband, William, and a loving mother to their two sons, Aiden Kole and Kaleb Hudson. Her family was her greatest joy, and she created a home filled with love, laughter, and faith.
She is also remembered by her mother, Brenda; siblings Stephanie, Christina, Michael, Josh, Nikki, and Adrienne; and many nieces and nephews who affectionately called her “Aunt Ash.” Her presence brought warmth and comfort to their lives.
Ashlea was preceded in death by her father, Robert Fuqua Jr.; grandparents Jack and Augusta Jones; and an unborn son, Brooks.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, IN, with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to either Breakthrough T1D or the American Kidney Fund, in Ashlea’s memory.
Ashlea’s legacy is one of unwavering love—for her family, for the children she served at school and church, and for all who knew her. May her memory bring peace to those who mourn her.
Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com

01/07/2026

Cynthia “Cindy” Gail Presnell, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1954 to David and Kathleen McCormick in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Cindy was a mother, a grandmother, a coach in the West Vigo community, and a friend to many. Cindy attended Sacred Heart, class of 1968, and Schulte High School, class of 1972, where she made life long friendships. She was a teacher’s aide at Sarah Scott Middle School for many years. Cindy took great pride in her work. She was widely known among students for her kindness, compassion, and generosity. Cindy loved to be outside at her country home. She spent time tending her flower garden and welcomed animals of all kinds to her porch. Cindy cherished spending time with family and friends and was fiercely loyal to those she loved. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a laugh that filled the whole room. She will be forever loved and dearly missed by all the lives she touched.

Cindy is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Presnell, her son Matthew Presnell, her brother Michael McCormick, and her parents David and Kathleen McCormick. Cindy is survived by her daughters, Michele (Jacob) Franklin, Melissa Presnell, and son, Greg (Walda) Presnell. As well as her grandchildren, Elizabeth (Logan) Nees, Alec (Melissa) Weber, Leah Franklin, Caitlin Franklin, Rylie Strole, Charlie Rose Strole, Greyson Baker, and great grandchild, Lachlan Nees. She is also survived by her sister Sharon Turpen and brother David McCormick.

A celebration of life for all of Cindy’s family, friends, and students will be held at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, Indiana, on Monday, January 12, 2026 beginning at 6:00 pm with Pastor Chris Wilbur officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until service time in the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitzpatrick Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com

12/29/2025

Norman Perry Jackson, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute on October 27th, 1949, to Norman and Sibbie Jackson.

Norman served his country in the Army Reserves for 6 years from 1968 until 1974. Norman was an avid hunter and fisherman; and loved to spend time outdoors. When he wasn’t outdoors, Norman was watching his favorite TV show, Storage Wars. Norman was a part of the Universal Fire Department, serving as their fire chief for 20+ years. He was also part of the Universal Young Men’s Club and enjoyed the spot shoots the club would put on. Most importantly Normans kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and great great grandkids were his pride and joy, and loved every minute he spent with them.

Norman is survived by his wife, Judy Jackson; sons, Brad Jackson (Annie) and Perry Jackson (Amy); Daughter, Melanie Cobble (Dave); brother in-law, Verlin Funkhouser (Phyllis); sister in- laws, Juanita Merkle (Ray) and Georgia Shank; grandkids, Kaci Morris, T.J. Graham (Rebecca), Jacob Cobble (Brandy), Abbey Cobble, Chris Jackson (Erin), Kailey Jackson (Ross), Kristen Asbury, Amanda Lopez, and Meagen Asbury; as well as 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and 2 sisters.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Norman Riley Jackson and Sibbie Schoffstall Jackson as well as one brother.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Crisis Pregnancy Center of the Wabash Valley. 530 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807.

Funeral services will be held at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, IN, on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, beginning at 6:00 pm with cremation to follow. Visitation will be held from 4pm until service time in the funeral home.

12/28/2025

Harold “Bud” Rost passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the age of 91. He went to be with Jesus and many of his loved ones.
Bud retired after 43 years at Terre Haute First National Bank where he had been Vice President of Operations and the West Terre Haute Branch Manager for many years. He studied at Indiana State University and then went on to the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. Bud was a member of many service organizations over the years including the American Heart Association, Civitan, Jaycees, West Terre Haute O.E.S. and the Senior Golf Club at Rea Park. He was a 10-year Veteran of the Army National Guard where he served his country proudly. Bud enjoyed his family more than anything. He was a bowler, golfer, woodworker, loved to watch sports and mow the grass. You could always find a puzzle he was working on the dining room table. He also loved his birds. He had many feeders, and in the spring would have more than 40 hummingbirds who counted on his feeders to be filled multiple times a day! He loved music, travelling and watching old western movies.
Bud is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carole (Lawrence) Rost. His children, David Bricker (Robin) of Clarksville, TN, Steve Rost (Kelly) of Terre Haute, IN and Lorrie (Rost) Myers (Scott) of Terre Haute, IN. Also his grandchildren, Damon Walls (Lela) of Terre Haute, IN, Matt Bricker (Jodi) of Robert, LA, Nicole (Bricker) Broussard (Dustin) of Lafayette, LA, Josh Bricker (Lyra) of Clarksville, TN, Michael Bricker of Terre Haute, IN, Derek Bricker of Terre Haute, IN, Curtis Rost of Terre Haute, IN, Chad Rost of Terre Haute, IN, Amanda (Myers) Lupton (Robert) of Cortland, OH and Andy Myers of Terre Haute, IN. He also has 13 great grandchildren with another due in May of 2026. Also, son-in-law Chuck Bahr and daughter-in-law Betty (Pearson) Bricker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Esther (Price) Rost, brother Gerald Rost, daughter Debbie (Rost) (Walls) Bahr, son Michael Bricker, grandson Sean Walls, and daughter-in-law Robin (Wilson) Bricker.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Westminster Village Terre Haute for their care and compassion. We would like to thank the staff and doctors at the Hux Center of Terre Haute for helping us fight the cancer battle, with a special thank you to an angel on earth, Kelly Gilliland, Bud’s nurse navigator. She loved her “cheeseburger guy” and he loved her. We would also like to thank the nursing and tech staff at Union Hospital 3 East C2. They were kind, caring and made Bud’s time there the best it could be. Again, truly the hands and feet of Jesus.
Visitation is scheduled on Friday, January 2, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 N. 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, IN 47885. Funeral service will be at 1 pm with Pastor Danny McAdams and Pastor Tom Savage officiating. A graveside service will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in the chapel.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Harold “Bud” Rost, please visit our flower store.
Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com

12/26/2025

Franklin Ray McCarty, 78, passed away December 6, 2025 at Springhill Village Nursing home in Terre Haute, IN after a courageous battle from a stroke. Frank was born January 13, 1947, in Terre Haute, IN, to Ray and Genevieve McCarty.

He is survived by his sons Greg S. McCarty and Bart A. (Janet) McCarty, granddaughter Keyli (Evan) Parker, great grandson Jud Parker. Sister Marsha McCarty, brothers Stan (Diane) McCarty, Steve (Cindy) McCarty, and Ron (Ellen) Highsmith. Nephew Arthur (Megan) Keith, niece Trina McCarty, great nephews Owen Keith and Marshall Vires. He was proceed in death by his parents, niece Barbra J. Keith , nephew Steven McCarty.

Frank grew up in West Terre Haute, IN and lived in other central and southern cities in Indiana. He graduated from Rose Polytechnic Institute, (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), in 1969 majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed by various companies in Indiana and obtained many patents for some of his employers. He loved a good challenge wether it was work or life related. He loved to waterski, snow ski, snorkel, and go white water rafting with his sons and friends. This enthusiasm carried over into the projects he worked on. During Franks’ freshman year at Rose his english professor told him it was a good thing that he was going to be an engineer because he sure did slather the english language.

The family is planning a Celebration of Life at a later date. Those wishing to honor his memory are invited to make contributions to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on their website, rose-hulman.edu under Tribute Donations.

12/26/2025

Franklin Delano Conner, 91, passed away December 23, 2025, in The Haven of Paris. He was born September 6, 1934, in Shephardsville, Indiana, to Clifford Conner and Helen Wheeler. Franklin was a veteran of the United States Army receiving 2 bronze stars for his service in Korea. He is preceded in death by his parents, wives, Thelma and Betty, sons, Michael, Brent Allen, and Franklin II, daughter, Cheryl Crowder, sisters, Evelyn Neal, Bertha Morris, Gail Scott, Emma Higgs, Marlene Osburn, and Shirley Judy. He is survived by his son, Dennis Conner, daughters, Helen Wallace, Chrisine Conner, and Virginia Conner, sister, Virginia Dunkley, along with 14 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, Indiana, 47885, from 12 noon to 1 pm. Online condolences can be made at

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12/19/2025

Frankie Earl Simmons, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2025. Frankie was born October 17th, 1942, to Frank Simmons, and Dorthey Mae Roberts Tatlock, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Frankie worked at Graham Grain as an Elevator Operator, later becoming the Locomotive Operator. Frankie enjoyed spending time with his family, and long county drives. He is survived by his son James Simmons (spouse Koleen Simmons, grandchildren Athena, and Odin Simmons), his sisters Martha Jane Tatlock Salyers (spouse Norton Salyers – deceased) Vicky Tatlock, Rose Simmons, and Cathy Orndorff (spouse Mack Orndorff) his brothers Gary Tatlock (spouse Rebecca), Clavin Tatlock, and Tom Simmons, several nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. Frankie’s easy-going nature, and stories of his fond childhood memories will be deeply missed. A memorial service with close family members will be held at a later date, and location to be determined. We carry his easy-going nature with us and are forever grateful for the love and life lessons he has shared. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitzpatrick Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com

12/19/2025

William “Jitts” Dunkley, 87, passed away December 17, 2025, in Majestic Care of Terre Haute. He was born August 25, 1938, in St. Mary’s to William Henry Dunkley and Martha Vester Dunkley. He worked and retired from the Teamsters as an operator. He also worked at Danville Asphalt, and GM Automotive. He was a veteran of the United States Marines. He was the youngest of 16 siblings.
William is survived by his wife, Virginia Conner Dunkley (m. 10/11/1958) a son, William Dunkley (Michele) of Libertyville, grandkids, Jeremy Dunkley (Bryttany) of Libertyville, Blake Dunkley (Katie) of Madisonville, Kentucky, Chad Dunkley (Tiffany) of St. Mary’s, Wyatt Dunkley (Brittany) of Greencastle, great grandkids, Kaleb, Brynley, Zaine, Bryley, Piper, Bentley, Lanie, Maley, Sophia, and Ember, special friends, Mark Boyll, Steve Lewis, Tom Holt, and Ronnie Lamb, and brother-in-law, Frank Judy. He is preceded by 9 brothers, and 6 sisters.
Cremation was chosen, with a celebration of life scheduled for a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com

12/16/2025

Frances Hagemeyer, 94 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Providence Healthcare at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born in Stendal, Indiana on August 19, 1931.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Hagemeyer. She is survived by her son Phillip David Hagemeyer and his wife Jan, her son Rex Hagemeyer and his wife Jennifer, and her daughter Robin Roxann Hagemeyer and her husband Rolando Queyquep. Frances is also survived by several grandchildren, Stephanie Hagemeyer Harris (Adam), Dr. Zac Hagemeyer (Stephanie), Lizzie Callecod, Sara Callecod, and great-grandchildren, Daxton Harris and Liv Hagemeyer.
Frances and Phillip owned and operated Hagemeyer’s Market in West Terre Haute for over 25 years and enjoyed giving back to their community. Frances was a member of Westside Christian Church and volunteered weekly at the Providence Food Pantry for many years.
Frances loved all animals big and small, and the family requests that In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Terre Haute Humane Society in her memory.
Friends and family can reminisce and share stories about Frances on Monday, December 22 from 12 - 2PM at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home at 220 North 3rd St., West Terre Haute, Indiana. A celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 PM, December 22, 2025 at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, with Pastor Chris Wilbur officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Lawn Cemetery.
Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com

12/16/2025

Alan Charles Barbour, 74, of Clinton, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, in Union Hospital. He was born in Clinton, Indiana, on May 9, 1951, to Daniel Barbour and Margaret Rhyan Barbour. Alan was a lifelong member and Deacon of Trinity Independent Church. He was a graduate of Indiana State University, majoring in Spanish, and minoring in French. He worked at Pillsbury, Columbia Records, and Novelis. Alan was a big Chicago Bears football fan and also followed the Chicago White Sox baseball team. Alan loved to garden and to work outside in the yard. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids.
Alan is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, John Barbour, a brother-in-law, Randy Cutliff, and a sister-in-law, Cindy Pickard.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann Strole Barbour (m.10/2/1976), a son, Corey Barbour (Amy), a daughter Danielle Blair (Jason), brother, Dennis Barbour (Nancy), sister, Mavis Russell (Gary), brothers-in-law, David Strole (Pam), Donnie Strole (Janet), Jeffrey Strole (Tammy), and Jim Pickard, sisters-in-law, Vicki Cutliff, Elizabeth McClain (Butch), grandchildren, Eris Blair, Andrew Blair, Hunter Barbour, and Addie Barbour, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation for Alan will be on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 11 am until 1 pm in Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, Indiana, 47885. Funeral services will begin at 1 pm in the funeral home. Burial will take place in Brick Church Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Trinity Independent Church, and/or The Providence Food Pantry.