Walter F. Caudill, of Coalmont, Indiana died April 1, 2012 at his residence.

David A. Cooper, 59 of Dennison Illinois died March 30, 2012 at Union Hospital-Terre Haute.  David was born in Paris, Illinois on July 11, 1952 the son of Lawrence B. and Charity (McCully) Cooper.  David was a retired Welder and Hydraulic Mechanic.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  David is survived by his wife, Melodie (Daugherty) Cooper,  Children; Shane D. (Vallerie) Cooper of Oakland, Illinois, Alesha (Jair) Regalado of Tennyson, Indiana,  Grandchildren; Elita, Dustin and Tiayna.  Siblings; John (Wynema) Cooper of Tuscaloosa, AL, Joe Cooper of Stewardson, IL, Janelle Deblois of Greenville, IL Marita (David) Huey of Scottsburg, IN, Angela (Mike) Parsons of West Union, IL and Paula (Tony) Brklach of Dennison, Illinois, also several nieces and nephews.  Memorial Services will be held April 14, 2012 at Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 3734 North 25th Street, Terre Haute at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.Please join David’s family in sharing memories, through his tribute wall at www.SimpleCremationsAndBurials.com

James Schoene, 87 of Riley, formerly of North Ridgeville, Ohio died March 30, 2012 at his sons residence.  Jim was born December 20, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Hermann and Margarit (Jager) Schoene.  Mr. Schoene was a retired Airline Mechanic with United Airlines and was a US Army Air Corp Veteran serving in World War II.

Janet Gibbons 70, of St. Bernice died March 27, 2012. Mrs. Gibbons was a retired CNA and homemaker.  Janet was born August 23, 1941 the daughter of Claude and Ora (McGuire) Skiver.  Mrs. Gibbons was preceded in death by a son, Mike Chapman; brother Don Skiver and sister, Suzie Compton.  Survivors include; son, Bruce Chapman of Sullivan; daughter, Melissa Slutz of Nivena; sisters, Ruth (Bob) Grunch of Dana, Phyllis (Wayne) Haines of Stone Creek, Ohio and Jean (Rusty) Bower of Greenville, MI.  Also surviving, 21 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several step sons and step daughters.  A private celebration of life will be held.  The family suggests memorial contributions to Southern Care Hospice 4624 S. Springhill Junction,Terre Haute,Indiana 47802 in her name.

Hope Elizabeth Houser was sent to Heaven on March 27, 2012 at Union Hospital-Terre Haute.  She leaves to cherish her memory; parents Timothy W. and Amy E. (Hawkins) Houser; brothers, Dru, Zachary and Brady Houser; Maternal grandparents, Christine Delnat and Charles Hawkins;Paternal grandparents, Mary Graham and Timothy Houser; Great Grandmother, Aola Hawkins
Great Grandfather, Theodore Braffet and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Arrangements are under the direction of Simple Cremations and Burials

Gerald “Dean” Lewis 68, of Ridge Farm, Illinois died March 21, 2012 after a 3 month battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.  Mr . Lewis was born March 7, 1944 in Danville, Illinois the son of William Ira and Bertha E. (Voyles) Lewis.  Dean was a retired fork lift mechanic and a United States Army Veteran. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son Gary.  Survivors include his wife of 51 years Linda L. (Jones) Lewis, children; Jerry Lewis, Tina (Russell) Tapscott both of Ridge Farm, Il and Rick (Misty) Lewis of Chrisman, IL,  Grandsons; Cody and Jacob Lewis and Curtis, Brandon and Nathan Tapscott.  Dean was an avid gardner and woodworker, he loved flea markets and garage sales.  Mr. Lewis loved playing poker and drinking coffee with his friends.  Arrangements are under the direction of Simple Cremations and Burials.   A private Celebration of Life will be held.  Arrangments are under the direction of Simple Cremations and Burials of Clinton. Please join Dean’s family in sharing memories, Photos and videos of his through his tribute wall at www.SimpleCremationsAndBurials.com

Joyce M. Bridgewater, 82 of Terre Haute, died March 17, 2012 at Regional Hospital with her family by her side.  Joyce was born in Brazil on July 24, 1929 the daughter of Charles and Cora (Glenn) Hill.  Joyce was a homemaker, in her youth she sang at the Forest Park Pavilion. She Loved crossword puzzles, playing bingo and scrabble.  Mrs. Bridgewater was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marion Bridgewater, sisters Cleo Bowman, Evelyn Thomas, Odetta Krider, Cora Margaret Hill; Brothers, Billy, Myron and Raymond Hill and Grandson Kirk D. Albright.  Joyce is survived by children; Don (Vickie) Albright of Clinton, Donna J. Albright of Terre Haute and Rod (Michelle) Albright of Gary and sister Doris Moxin of Florida.  Also surviving; grandchildrenLaurel, Jenni, Jeremy, Chad, Justin, Cody and Dakota Albright, Heather (Todd) Payton, Amber (Nathan) Carter.  step granddaughters; Crystal Lewis and Angela (CB) MacLaren.  Great grandchildren; Madison, Dawson, and Riley Payton, Gavin, Ian Jonas and Ava Grace Carter, Analea and Adrie Albright, Logan and Bryce MacLaren and Masen Ryan, and numerous nieces and nephews. Special friends Patty Toffolo and Sara Gokey.  A special thanks to for the special care provided by Vista Care Hospice and Regional Hospital.  A private Celebration of Life will be held.  Arrangments are under the direction of Simple Cremations and Burials of Clinton. Please join Joyce’s family in sharing memories, Photos and videos of her through  her tribute wall at www.SimpleCremationsAndBurials.com

Elizabeth A. Smith, 82 of Clinton, died March 16, 2012 at Vermillion Convalescent Center.  Mrs. Smith was born October 16, 1929 in Albany, NY the daughter of  George Joos and Alvena Fronk.  Elizabeth was a homemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by  her parents, husband Elmer, Son Raymond A. Bartow, Daughter Theresa A. Smith and sister Sandra Fort. Elizabeth is survived by daughter, Dawn (George) Kennedy of Clinton,  Grandchildren; Cynthia Bartow of Plainfield, Raymond A. Bartow of Indianapolis, Heather (Eric) Amerman of Clinton, Melanie (Ted) Land of Terre Haute and George Kennedy Jr. of Clinton.  Mrs. Smith is also survived by 6 Grandchildren and nieces; Robin Downss of Florida, Donna Sheeks of Colorado, and Denise Oglesby of Colorado Nephew Robert Piper of Florida. A private celebration of life has been held. Arrangements are under the direction of Simple Cremations and Burials. Join Elizabeth’s family in sharing memories, Photos and videos of her through  her tribute wall at www.SimpleCremationsAndBurials.com

Brian R. Wright, 60 of Brazil formerly of Sullivan, died Tuesday surrounded by his family.  Mr. Wright was born in Sullivan, IN on February 1, 1952 the son of James and Gwendolyn (Donovan) Wright.  Brian was a retired bricklayer.  His parents preceded him in death.  Brian is survived by his daughter Terri (David) Priest of Brazil, Sister Tina (Charlie) Hale of Graysville, brothers; Roger and J.L. Wright both of Sullivan, grandson, Jamison “Otis” Priest.

There will be a visitation on Saturday March 17, 2012 at the Emmanuel Evangelical Methodist Church 22 North Court Street Sullivan from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM with Rev. Kenneth Coffman Officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Simple Cremations and Burials. Join Brian’s family in sharing memories, Photos and videos of his through his tribute wall at www.SimpleCremationsAndBurials.com