All Obituaries

Andrew “Robie” Scott Robison, 33, of Terre Haute, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 10, 2021. Andrew was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on April 13, 1988 to Phil Jeffries and Kim Robison. He is preceded in death by grandfathers, Jim Dickerson, and Richard Jeffries. Andrew is survived by both parents; by stepfather, Jeff Dickerson, grandmothers, Kay Dickerson, Paula Jeffries, and Patty Leonard (Louis Izzo); brothers, Jeffery Kyle Dickerson (Morgan Lawson), Zac...

Keith Alan Vandevender, 66, of Montezuma, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Keith was born on November 4, 1954 to George and Iris Axtell Vandevender in Danville, Illinois. He was employed as an operator at Futurex in Bloomingdale, a job he worked for over 41 years. He was also a proud N.R.A. member.   Keith is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his step-mother, Clella Vandevender of Cayuga; sisters Cynthia Carpenter of...

Billy Joe Britton, 56, of Kingman, passed away Wedneday, September 29, 2021 in his residence. He was born in Clinton, Indiana on May 14, 1965 to Harold And Inez Peveler Britton. Billy Joe was part of the Laborer’s Local 204. He thoroughly enjoyed cooking. He had green thumb, loving gardening. Being outdoors brought him splendor. There was nothing he loved more than his family. Billy Joe was preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Randy Britton, Jack Britton, Jim Hughes, and John...

Kenny R. Griffin, 62, of Montezuma, passed away Tuesday, September 28th, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Clinton, Indiana on February 21, 1959 to Melvin and Laura Ann Griffin. Kenny found delight and enjoyment in spending time with his family. He was a proud member of the N.R.A., and a skilled tinkerer; he just loved to dabble and fix things. Kenny is preceded by both of his parents, and by siblings, Bonnie, Janet, Betty, and Bill. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Richard “Dick” Auten, 79, of Montezuma, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 26th, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Richard was born in Illinois on December 6th, 1941 to Vincel and Beulah Tracy Auten.  He was married to Nikki Auten. He was very actively involved with the Covered Bridge Softball League, and was also a member of Montezuma Fish and Game Club. Richard is preceded in death by both parents, his loving wife, NIkki, two sisters, and 3 brothers, and 1...

James “Jim” Dickerson, 78, of Montezuma, passed away Sunday, September 26th, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Jim was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Robert and Minnie Mae Delores Love Dickerson on July 17th, 1943. Jim was formerly a member of Montezuma Fire Department, being involved for over 20 years. He was also a member of the N.R.A. Jim was retired from Panhandle Eastern Pipeline. He is preceded in death by both parents and one son, Timothy Allen Dickerson, who passed...

Beverley K. Garrett, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, September 13th, 2021. She was born November 3rd, 1937, in Montezuma, Indiana. Beverley graduated Montezuma High School and moved to Indianapolis to work for Franklin General Insurance for a year.  She then worked for Hoosier Casualty Insurance Company that eventually became Reliance Insurance Company and was relocated to Philadelphia as an Assistant Office manager for the next 9 years.  Beverley returned to...

Brown-Mack Funeral Home Donna Jean Crichfield, (Wittenmyer), was born October 27, 1942, in Montezuma, Indiana to Cecil and Anna Wittenmyer.  She left this world due to natural causes on Monday;, September 6, 2021, at 7:25 pm in Terre Haute, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones.  Donna was a lifelong member of the Montezuma Christian Church.  She was a devout Christian woman who praised her Savior as often as possible and lived in constant awareness of her many...

Brown-Mack Funeral Home Patsy S. Penn, 75, of Rockville, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 3:35 pm. She was born May 2, 1946, in Clinton, to Frank and Edith Market. Patsy was a member of the Montezuma Independent Baptist Church.  She was previously a beautician. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Penn; brothers, Gene, Jack, Reggie, Bob, and Bill Market;  and sisters, Violet Smith, Mary Newnum, Ruby Nixon, and Linda Moore. She...

Brown-Mack Funeral Home Joanna Sue Dickey Morris, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born on January 17, 1947, in Clinton and grew up in Montezuma.  Her parents were Mary Josephine (Martin) Bennett and Dallas Harrison Dickey. Sue is preceded in death by her three half-brothers, Paul Bennett. Jack Bennett, and Bill Bennett; two half-sisters, Jean Bennett Hubbard and Mary Dickey Hall. Sue attended Montezuma Schools and graduated in...