Obituaries

Rose - Jason E. Rose of Mitchell of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born June 25, 1984, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of James Harmon and Jill Ann (Hackney) Rose.

Surviving are his mother, Jill Ann Rose of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Angela Marie Rose of Oolitic, IN; his grandparents, Carson and Lela Hackney of Bedford, IN; great grandparents, Joe and Roxie Eggers of Bedford, IN; one niece, Shelby Pruett; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Red and Dottie Rose.

He was employed in customer service at Wal-Mart in Bedford and was a member of Orleans Christian Church and Suit Hanki Car Club. He was a 2003 graduate of Mitchell High School and was attending Ivy Tech State College.

Services for Jason Rose will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Bro.Tom Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service time on Saturday at the Chastain Funeral Home. Memorial gifts are directed to James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children.

Sorrells - Ronald L. Sorrells of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, August 30, 2004, at his residence. Born June 17, 1942, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Laverne and Helen Louise (Stroud) Sorrells. He married Regina F. Deckard March 18, 1961, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Connie Blanton of Mitchell, IN; three brothers: Richard L. Sorrells of Florida, Steven M. Sorrells, and Terry G. Sorrells, both of Bedford, IN; and one grandson, Anthony Lee Blanton of Mitchell, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Anthony Duane Sorrells; and one brother, Jerry D. Sorrells.

A 1960 graduate of Huron High School, he had been employed at Roberts Brass and Extruded Alloys.

There will be graveside services for Ronald Sorrells at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 2nd, at Mitchell Cemetery with Bro. Larry Brown officiating. Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Chastain Funeral Home.

Wood - Chester Wood of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, August 30, 2004, at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford. Born on January 16, 1922, in Mitchell, IN, he was the daughter of Robert B. and Edna (Clouse) Wood. He married Rosa Nell Chastain on May 16, 1941, and she died on February 3, 2004.

Surviving are one daughter, Charlene Stromatt of Norman, IN; two sons, Roy W. Wood of Orleans, IN, and Carey D. Wood of Mitchell, IN; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one grandchild, four brothers, and one sister.

He retired from Central Foundry in 1980 and was an Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Mitchell Nazarene Church and the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250.

Services for Chester Wood will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3rd, at Haverly Mortuary with Pastor Alan Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. until the service time Friday at Haverly Mortuary.

Armstrong - Robert E. Armstrong of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, August 29, 2004, at Hospitality House. He was born on February 12, 1933. He was disabled.

There are no known survivors.

There will be graveside services for Robert Armstrong at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 2nd, at Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home of Bedford.

Kline - Mary Kline of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, August 29, 2004, at her residence. Born February 24, 1925, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Marlin and Belle (Brewer) Redyard. She married William D. Kline on December 14, 1945, and he died in 1989.

Surviving are two daughters, Marsha Canada and her husband, Nathan, of Indianapolis, and Dorothea McCullough and her husband, Robert, of Ft. Wayne, IN; one son, William B. Kline and his wife, Jennifer, of Bedford, IN; seven grandchildren: Benjamin Anderson and his wife, Lauren, of Austin, TX, Eric Canada and his wife, Kim, of Indianapolis, Haley Fausett and her husband, Shawn, of Ft. Benning, GA, Abby Kline, William R, Kline, Jordan Kline and Jacob Kline all of Bedford, IN; one great grandchild, Cameron Neal of Bedford, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1989; one son, Robert M. Kline in 1991; and two sisters, Jane Worman and Marie Weaver.

She retired from Crane in 1985. She was a member of the First Baptist Church for seventy years where she had been a Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group Leader.

Services for Mary Kline will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1st, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Chaplain Karla Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 am until the service time on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Lintz - Mary Lou Ella Lintz of Orleans, IN, died Thursday, August 26, 2004, at the Bloomington Hospital of Orange County in Paoli. Born on April 19, 1941, in Celina, TN, she was the daughter of Grover and Anna (Maxwell) Johnson. She married Robert G. Lintz on September 23, 1967, in Tennessee, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Robert E. Lintz of Bedford, IN; three grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two brothers, Paul Johnson and Eugene Johnson, both of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Louise Garrison and Rhonda Collins and her husband, Mike, all of Tennessee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother; and one sister.

She was a homemaker.

Services for Mary Lintz will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 30th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.

Hughes - George Hughes Jr., of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born June 2, 1924, in Jackson County, IN, he was the son of George and Janie (Butler) Hughes. He married Elta Mae Spray on July 13, 1945, in Lawrence County, IN, and she died on November, 1996.

Surviving are two daughters: Penny Bundy and her husband, Frank, and Debra Deckard and her husband, Richard, all of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren: Shannon Bundy, Tiffany Grogan, Stacey Moore, Kelley Graves and Shad Deckard; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters: Genevieve "Jenny" Flynn, Woneda Sullivan and Charlotte Miller, all of Bedford, IN; and four brothers: Sam Hughes of Arizona, Stanley Hughes of Brazil, IN, and Robert Ray Hughes and Ollie Thomas Hughes, both of Bedford, IN. He was preceded in death by his wife and two sisters: Carolyn Sue Chaney and Nancy Hughes.

He retired from McMillen Mill of Indiana Limestone Co., after having worked at several area limestone companies. He attended First Assembly of God Church and the Friendly Bible Church, both of Bedford.

Services for George Hughes will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Erie Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Ferguson-Lee funeral home.

Mills - Ruth A. Mills of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Mitchell Manor. Born on September 30, 1918, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Melvin and Ester (Sowders) Bagwell. She married Dewey Winford Mills on July 13, 1935, and he died on October 8, 1958.

Surviving are one son, Sam Mills and his wife, Marie of Bedford, IN; two daughters, Rita Mills Flynn of Bedford, IN, and Doris Morrow and her husband, Harvey of Muncie, IN; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Dewey, Jr. (Bud) Mills and Robert Howard Mills; three sisters: Dorothy Clements, Ethel Wampler and Helen Brown; three brothers: Onis, Ivan and Jim Bagwell and one grandchild, Deborah Mills.

She was a homemaker and farmer. She attended the Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of the Limestone Walking Club.

There will be graveside services for Ruth Mills at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 27th at Pinhook Cemetery with Bro. Tom East officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Robbins - Alexander James Maurice Robbins, 3 months, of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born May 10, 2004, in Orange County, IN, he was the infant son of Jonathan and Kisha (Smith) Robbins.

Surviving are his parents, Jonathan and Kisha Robbins of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Jeremy Cooper, at home; paternal grandparents, Daniel and Anita Robbins of Mitchell, IN; maternal grandparents, James and Leanne Smith of Salem, IN; paternal great-grandparents, John and Kay Silverthorn of Mitchell, IN; paternal great-grandmother, Janet Brown of English, IN; maternal great-grandparents, Terry and Virginia Embry of Salem, IN; paternal great-great-grandmother, Doris Reynolds of Orleans, IN; and maternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Dillman of Brownstown, IN.

He attended Liberty Christian Church of Orleans with his parents.

There will be graveside services for Alexander Robbins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 28th, at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery in Orleans, with Brother Larry Alvey officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Haverly Mortuary in Mitchell. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Haverly Mortuary.

Hackney - Edith Mae (Webb) Hackney of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004, at her residence. She was born in 1931. She married John G. Hackney, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters: Joy Zoelzer of Bedford, IN, Jeanne Shepherd of Columbus, IN, and Jody Flynn of Bloomington, IN; one son, Jon Mark Hackney of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Leland Webb of Bedford, IN, and Carl Webb of Oolitic, IN.

She had been employed in the radiology department of Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford.

There were private graveside services for Edith Hackney at Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Arrangements were under the direction of Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.

Lynn - Lena Fern Lynn of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004, at White River Lodge. Born on May 7, 1917, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of E. Morton and Mary A. (Kindred) Holland. She married William "Bill" Lynn on December 22, 1938, in Lawrence County, IN, and he died on December 19, 1999.

Surviving are one nephew, Fred East and his wife Connie, of Bedford, IN; five nieces: Moneta Bush and her husband, Robert, of Clarksville, IN, Rosalie Brangers and her husband, Joe, of Louisville, KY, Phyllis Elliott and Linda Runyon, both of Bedford, IN, and Martha Beeman of Arizona; and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, Charles Holland; two sisters, Bertha East and Zoe Rolston; and two nephews, Mike East and Charles Les Holland.

She had been employed as a clerk at JayC Stores.

Services for Lena Lynn will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 28th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.

Cureton - Eleanor Barbara Cureton of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, August 23, 2004, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born on April 11, 1915, in LaGrange County, IN, she was the daughter of Ray and Maude (Culver) Dickinson. She married Charles Frederick Cureton on June 8, 1940, and he died on January 30, 1990.

Surviving are one daughter, Candace B. Groh and her husband, Gale, of Mitchell, IN; grandchildren, Meegan Eubacher and her husband, Jon, of Coatesville, IN, and Brandon Groh and his wife, Jenny, of Norman, OK.; one great-grandson, James Eubacher; one brother, Lewis Dickinson of Wolcottville, IN; and one sister, Lucille Skinner of LaGrange. She was preceded in death by her husband.

She graduated from Wolcottville High School in 1933 and was a 1935 graduate of Methodist School of Nursing in Fort Wayne. She worked at the Irene Byron Sanitarium and was an employee of EconoMart in Wolcottville prior to moving to Mitchell in 1979. She was a member of Jacob Finger United Methodist Church.

Services for Eleanor Cureton will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 26th, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Pastor Margaret Pruden officiating. Entombment will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacob Finger United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Sears - Donald Lee Sears of Bedford, IN, died Monday, August 23, 2004, at his residence. Born on June 10, 1936, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Wayne and Margerie (Mollatt) Sears. He married Dora Hopper and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are children: Donald Sears and his wife, Lori, of Bloomington, IN, and Dennis Sears of New York; stepchildren, Rebecca Mitchell and her husband, Woody, of Indianapolis, and Dwight Warren of Bloomfield, IN; brothers, Gerald Dean Sears of Leesville, IN, and Mike Sears and his wife ,Clara, of Medora, IN; two sisters, Geneva Underwood of Shoals. IN, and Mary Abner and her husband, David, of Norman, IN; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Nancy Sears.

He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight in Indianapolis.

Services for Donald Sears will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 26th, at Cresthaven Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier Uplands Hospice.

Todd - Terry L. Todd of Heltonville, IN, died Monday, August 23, 2004, at his residence. Born on June 11, 1948, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Harry and Helen (Lee) Todd. He married Cinda Wade, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are stepchildren: Monica Drumb and her husband, Dave, Maria Foddrill and her husband, Shannon, Wade Miller and his wife, Debbie, all of Heltonville, IN, and David Bailey and his wife, Shirley, of Bedford, IN; his mother, Helen Todd; and one sister, Treva Moore, both of Bedford, IN; two brothers: Toby Todd and his wife, Debbie ,and Tony Todd and his wife, Sherry, all of Heltonville, IN; step-grandchildren: Ashley, Kyle and Taylor Miller, Breanna and Joshua Patton, David, Daniel, Leandrea and Todd Bailey and Lynnsie Foddrill; one step-great-granddaughter, Madison Jean; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Todd, in September, 1972; and by his first wife, Judy (Nicholson) Todd in March, 1994.

He was a 1966 graduate of Heltonville High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, served in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. He retired from General Motors in 1997, and was a self-employed truck driver and farmer.

Services for Terry Todd will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 26th, at Jones Funeral Home, with Brother Richard Chase officiating. Burial will follow in Mundell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bloomington Hospice.

Hose - Lois Marie (Teters) Hose, 61, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on August 22 in Indianapolis.

Born May 29, 1943, in Caldwell, Ohio, she was the daughter of Doyle and Elizabeth Teeters. She married Kenneth L. Hose of Bellaire, Ohio, on May 22, 1965 and he survives.

She was a member of Englewood Baptist Church. She had worked at J.C. Penney Store for 15 years. She had lived near Scotland for 11 years and volunteered at the Bloomfield School.

She was very active in 4-H while she attended the Brookfield and Belle Valley High School in Noble County, Ohio. She loved serving the Lord, reading the Bible, cooking, hiking, photography and traveling. She enjoyed people, especially children. She was outgoing, encouraging, caring and hospitable to all.

Surviving with her husband, Kenneth Hose of Bedford, are one son, Stephen Hose and his wife Lori of Springville; her mother, Elizabeth Teeters of Caldwell, Ohio; two sisters: Violet Elaine Anderson and her husband Clyde of Oak Island, N.C., and Helen Roberta Maxwell and her husband William of Zanesville, Ohio; one niece and four nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and one son, Dennis L. Hose.

Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary of Bedford, with Brother David Ferry and Brother Kenny Roberson officiating. A graveside committal service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, at Ragan's Chapel Cemetery in Hoskinsville, Ohio, with Brother Kenny Roberson officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Grace - Kenneth Gene Grace of Orleans, IN, died Friday, August 20, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on April 10, 1939, in Dryden, VA., he was the son of Roy and Lola (Babbs) Grace. He married Marilyn Rose Taylor on July 30, 1959, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Richard Eugene Grace and Ken Leon Grace, both of Orleans, IN; one daughter, Shelly Renee Grace-Johnson of Orleans, IN; three brothers: James W. Grace of Mitchell, IN, Glenn Grace of Saltillo, IN, and Marshall Grace of Pennington Gap, VA; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Shirley Burgin; and three brothers, Roy Grace Jr. and two in infancy.

He was a former employee of Indiana Limestone Company and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Cornerstone Ministries Church of God and the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 of Mitchell.

Services for Kenneth Grace will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 23rd, at the Living Waters Church of God of Mitchell, with the Rev. A. Jay Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Tunnelton Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Cornerstone Ministries Church of God in Orleans, and from 10 a.m. until the service time Monday at Living Waters Church of God in Mitchell. Chastain Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mundy - (Orpha) Christine Burton Mundy of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 20, 2004, at her home. Born on November 10, 1910, in Orange County, IN, near Orangeville, she was the daughter of Samuel O. and Lena A. (Burton) Burton. She was a descendant of John Pleasant Burton, an early settler of Lawrence County. She married Raymond Mundy on September 10, 1932, and he died in 1998, after 65 years of marriage.

Surviving are seven children: Eleanor J. and L. Joyce Mundy, both of Bedford, IN, Stanley H. of Casper, WY, Graydon and Gordon of Bedford, IN, Gary L. of Mitchell, IN, and Martin E. of Williams, IN; nine grandchildren: Stan Lee Mundy of Evansville, WY, Kent W. Mundy of Casper, WY, Troy D. Mundy of Bedford and Jerrie Sailor Schofield, both of Bedford, IN, Justin C. Mundy of Mitchell, IN, Nathan L. Mundy and Owen C. Mundy, both of Bloomington, IN, Reed E. Mundy of Williams, IN, and Sara Christine Mundy of Bloomington, IN; eight great-grandchildren: Crystal, Zachary, Skylar, and Lacy Schofield of Bedford, IN, Kerstin, Keaton, and Klarissa Mundy of Evansville, WY, and Mahala Mundy of Bloomington, IN; daughters-in-law: Jean, Barbara, Dolores, and Becky; granddaughters-in-law, Veronica and Rasma; two brothers, Milton Burton of Chino Valley, AZ, and Nelson Burton of New Concord, KY; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Edna Ruth Jaynes; and two brothers, Philip and Morris Burton.

She attended Ashery, a one room school in her neighborhood, and graduated from Orleans High School with the class of 1928. She graduated from Ball State Teacher's College, and taught elementary grades at Williams, Huron, Trinity Springs, Shoals, Leipsic, and Mitchell. She was a member of the Huron Baptist Church, a member and past president of the WTK Club of Huron, and a member of the Indiana State Teacher's Association.

Services for Christine Mundy will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 23rd, in the Huron Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home and from 9:00 a.m. until the service time Monday at the church.

Wagner - Edward Glen "Eddie" Wagner of Columbus, GA., formerly of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 20, 2004, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Columbus, GA. Born on July 16, 1945, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Lois Maxine Pruett.

Surviving are one daughter, Betty Wagner of Bedford, IN; one son, Ed Wagner of Bedford, IN; two grandchildren: Darian and Dakkota; his companion, Chang "Sukie" Wang; four brothers: Howard and Randy Pruett, Ronnie Wagner and Bobby McGill; and two sisters: Jean Beavers and Jyle Mohler. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Edna Spicer.

He was a retired truck driver for Dolly Madison Bakery; and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 27th, at Beech Grove Cemetery in Bedford. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the service time Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Graveside military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post No. 33 American Legion.

Jackson - Cloyce Jackson of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Bedford, IN, and Seymour, IN, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 18, 2004, in Tampa, Fla. Born May 26, 1931, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Sherman and Frowe (Duke) Jackson. He married Helen Embree on May 21, 1950, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Dianna of Tampa, FL., and Denise of Lutz, FL; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers: Gary Jackson of Bedford, IN, Wilford Jackson of Oolitic, IN, and Emery Dean Jackson and his wife, Ollie, of Columbus, IN; and four sisters: Dora B. Knight of Needmore, IN, Myra Shipman of Bedford, IN, Jewell Sweeney and her husband, David, of Salem, IN, and Gloria Ann Kruchten and her husband, Albert, of Columbus, IN. He was preceded in death by one brother, Tunis Paul Jackson; and his parents.

He was the assistant director for the Bedford Boys Club in the early 1950s. He then became the assistant director for the Seymour Boys club. He was the unit director of Ybor City Boys Club of Tampa, FL., and later the assistant director of the Miami, FL, Boys Club. Most recently, he was the courier for the Lutz School System in Tampa, FL. He was a member of the Boys Club Professional Association and he was of the Church of Christ Faith.

Services for Cloyce Jackson will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 23rd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Sunday, August 22nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Burks - Dorothy Alice Riggle Burks of Bedford, IN, died Monday, August 16, 2004, at the Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on January 2, 1922, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Harry O. and Mattie (Beck) Riggle. She married James M. Burks on April 8, 1942, and he died on October 9, 1997.

Surviving are one daughter, Ann Baker of Bedford, IN; one son, John Burks of Galveston, IN; two sisters, Helen Mahorney of Seymour, IN, and Velma Thomas of North Vernon, IN; one brother, Ray Riggle of Port St. Lucie, FL; three grandchildren, Michael Baker of North Vernon, IN, Kelly Sage of Orleans, IN, and Karen Burks of Fishers, IN; two great-grandchildren, Danielle and Hannah Sage, both of Orleans, IN; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Charles Thomas Riggle, in infancy and Walter Riggle; one sister, Mary Becker; and one grandson, Mark Baker.

She worked as a retail cashier for Loudens/Scot Lad Grocery for 25 years.

Services for Dorothy Burks will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, August 20th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Russ Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Gollinger - Margaret Rose Gollinger of Mitchell, IN, formerly of Massena, NY, died Monday, August 16, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born November 28, 1930, in Norwood, NY, she was the daughter of George and Louise (Narrow) Gollinger. After her father passed away, she was raised by her mother and step-father, Robert Davis. She married Joseph Francis Aldona Meyre August 15, 1948, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Robert F. Meyre; three daughters: Deborah (Meyre) Deon and husband, Clyde, of Mitchell, IN, Betty A. (Meyre) Fillmore and husband, Thomas, of Sodus, NY, and Tina L. (Meyre) Delisle and husband, Timothy, Louisville, NY; four brothers, Francis Gollinger, Massena, NY, Carroll Davis of New York, Bernard Davis of Malone, NY, and John Davis of Massena, NY; two sisters, Nora Davis of Massena, NY, and
Mary Davis of Winthroy, NY; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, David L. Meyre, twin brother of Deborah Deon; brother, Bill Davis; and sisters, Betty Gollinger and Evalyn Gollinger.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Mitchell Senior Citizens.

A Funeral Mass for Margaret Gollinger will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 19th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Bernie Cox officiating. The body will be cremated following the service. Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, with scripture service at 7:00 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home.

Jones - Jennie Rose Jones of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, August 16, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born February 21, 1922, in Orange County, IN, she was the daughter of Lester and Fannie Mae (Sears) Trinkle. She married John E. Jones October 12, 1940, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband are three sons: Darwin Lee Jones and wife, Donna, of Linton, IN, Randal Jones and wife, Sherry, of Mitchell, IN, and Ken Jones and wife, Brenda, of Sellersburg, IN; three sisters: Dorothy Langford of Vincennes, IN, Marjorie Moore and Helen Crouch, both of Bedford, IN; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Her parents preceded her in death.

She was a 1940 graduate of Orleans High School. She worked for many years at Mitchell City Drug Store and Mitchell Community Schools. She was a member of Jacob Finger United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Services for Jennie Jones will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 20th, at the Chastain Funeral Home with the Revs. Margaret Pruden and Rev. Jack Shake officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. until the service time on Friday.

Russell - Oscar Eugene Russell of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004,at his residence. Born December 9, 1929, in Orange County, IN, he was the son of Paul and Ida Mae (Moffatt) Russell. He married Mary Alice Greene May 2, 1953, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Paul Eugene Russell, Orleans, IN; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Russell of Mitchell, IN, Marcella Elliott, Bedford, IN, and Donna Bruns of Arizona, who was raised in the home; two sisters, Catherine Compton of Gary, IN, and Ruth Burlington of Orleans, IN; one brother, William Russell of Loogootee; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; and close friends: Kenneth Brinkworth, Warren King, and Henry Osborne. His parents preceded him in death.

He was a retired employee of Roberts Brass and Carpenter Body Works. He was a member of the Bride of Christ Fellowship.

Services for Oscar Russell will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 22nd, at the Bride of Christ Fellowship with Brother Jerry Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday at Chastain Funeral Home and from 1:00 p.m. until the service time Sunday at the church.

Cooper - Adina “Dina” Cooper of Phoenix, AZ, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, in Scottsdale, AZ. Born June 28, 1951, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Perry and Annabelle Jenkins. She married Ronald Cooper on July 29, 1989, in Leitchfield Park, AZ, and he survives.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald of Phoenix, AZ; her parents; one brother, Christopher Jenkins; several cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jeffrey Scott Jenkins.

She was a salesperson at the Old Clock Shop in Phoenix, AZ. She was a graduate of Bedford High School with the class of 1968.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 20th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. L.D. Peyton officiating. Burial will follow in Knott Cemetery in Lawrence County. Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 pm on Thursday and from 10:00 am until the service time on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Sego - Floyd E. Sego of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on September 6, 1923, in Grayson County, KY, he was the son of Ben and Grace (Powell) Sego. He married Dorothy Wilson on June 10, 1972, and she survives. He was a machine operator for NWSC Crane.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Donetta Eads of Bedford, IN; two sons, Ed Sego of Dover, DE, and Ernie Sego of Oklahoma City, OK; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Chestine and Carlos Sego of Kentucky; two step-sons, Danny and David Bridges both of Bedford, IN; four step-daughters, Brenda Corey of Bedford, IN, Becky True of Indianapolis, Sheila Storie of Oklahoma, and Theresa Bridges of Ohio. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Butler and Ulla Fualkerson; four brothers, Elzie, Alvie,Charlie and Orval Sego.

Services for Floyd Sego will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, August 21st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 am until the service time Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Lake - Ruth Esther (Jackson) Lake of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 13, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born February 22, 1914 in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Elza and Bertha M. (Fish) Jackson. She married Andrew H. Lake on September 17, 1932, and he died December 17, 1982.

Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Ann Wise of Kokomo, IN; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter and three great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband.

There will be graveside services for Ruth Lake at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, August 17th, at Green Hill Cemetery with Pat Blyeth officiating. No calling hours are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Morris - Harry Morris of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 13, 2004, at his residence. Born February 6, 1947, in Tulsa, OK, he was the son of Herman and Margaret (Cox) Morris.

Surviving are one son, Damon Morris of Texas; one brother, Harold Morris of Texas; one half-sister, Darlene Griffith of California; his former wife, Sue Murphy and her children, Scott, Kenny and Jackie Murphy and her niece, Kimberly Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Herman Morris.

He was a veteran and served honorably in the Vietnam War earning the National Defense Service Medal as an expert rifleman. He was honorably discharged in 1970. Following his military career, he was an electrical engineer working for several large utility companies including PSI and Gilberts Electrical. He was also employed as a dispatcher for the Lawrence County Sheriffs Dept. in the late 80s. He was a volunteer for the V.A. Medical Center. He had been ill for several years and was loved and cared for by his former wife, Sue Murphy. He was a member of East Oolitic Church.

Services for Harry Morris will be at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 21st, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Millard Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the New Church Cemetery in Fayetteville. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until the service time Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Pipher - James Ermal "Fuzz" Pipher of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, August 13, 2004, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born February 22, 1924, in Cale, IN, he was the son of James Roy and Hazel (Taylor) Pipher. He married Barbara J. Shipman January 6, 1956, and she died on July 13, 2001.

Surviving are three daughters: Sandra L. Neal and husband, John, of Orleans, IN, Lana J. Woods and husband, Dennis, Indianapolis, and Janis Kay Sherfick, Myrtle Beach, SC; three sisters: Beulah Lema and husband, Leo, Bedford, IN, Sue Bevill and husband, Norris, and Betty Echols, all of Niles, MI; three grandchildren, Mitchell J. Neal, Anna C. Neal, and Eric P. Woods, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and Korean War, retiring in 1969 after serving 30 years in the European-African, Asiatic-Pacific, American, China, and Korean areas and receiving a good conduct medal. He was a member of Shoals American Legion Post No. 61 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. Following his military career, he worked at Crane Naval Weapons and Support Center from which he retired. He was a graduate of Trinity Springs High School and was a member of White River Masonic Lodge No. 332 F.&A.M., Order of Kentucky Colonels, and American Association of Retired Persons.

Services for James Pipher will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 16th, at the Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Wade Judy officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Spring Hill Cemetery with military honors accorded by Shoals American Legion Post No. 61. Friends may call from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service time Monday at Chastain Funeral Home

Elliott - Mildred Kathleen Elliott of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on March 26, 1925, in Marengo, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Clara (Sprinkle) Roby. She married William Edward Elliott on December 4, 1941, and he died on December 31, 1987.

Surviving are two sons: Earl Edward Elliott of Oolitic, IN, and Charles Lloyd Elliott and his wife Darlene of Pennsylvania; four daughters: Sharon Kay Lawyer of Montana, Brenda Faye Cheek and her husband Dale of Monticello, IN, Joyce Maraye Gibson of Oolitic, IN, and Rita Ann Elliott of Bedford, IN; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, James Steven Elliott; one daughter, Virginia Mae Terry; one sister, Fern Williams; two brothers: Earl and James Roby; one granddaughter, Donna Bagwell; and one grandson, Nathaniel Elliott.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Bedford, TOPS and Eagles No. 654 Auxiliary.

Services for Mildred Elliott will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 14th, at the Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Stetler officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Marengo Cemetery in Marengo. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from noon until the service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Grissom - Norman E. "Gene" Grissom of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born August 12, 1927, in Mitchell, he was the son of Lavere and Mary Francis (Grissom) Terrell. He married Nova Belle Alvey and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Susan Berk of Mitchell, IN; three sons, Jeff L. Grissom and Michael E. Grissom, both of Mitchell, IN, and Gary W. Grissom of West Baden Springs, IN; two sisters; and three brothers. His mother and one son preceded him in death.

He was a retired truck driver; and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as a medic during World War II.

There will be graveside services for Norman Grissom at 1 p.m. Friday, August 13th, at Bonds Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Chastain Funeral Home. No visitation is scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the Orange County Humane Society.

Bartley - Morrel R. Bartley of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born on August 18, 1916, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Ernest and Mayme (Ash) Bartley. He married Lois Cole and she preceded him in death. He later married Doris Craig and she also preceded him in death.

Surviving are one daughter, Nancy Alexander of Blue Springs, MO.; one grandson, Michael Alexander; one stepdaughter, Terri Miller of Bedford, IN; two stepsons, Mike and Pat Craig, both of Mitchell, IN; four step-grandchildren, Brandon and Brian Miller and Matthew and Dusty Craig; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both wives; two brothers, Morris and Glen Bartley; and one sister, Elizabeth.

He retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane as a warehouseman and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having received a Purple Heart during World War II. He was a member of Gillen Post No. 33, American Legion, of Bedford. He was of the Protestant Faith.

Services for Morrel Bartley will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 13, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside military rites accorded by members of the American Legion Gillen Post #33. Friends may call from noon until the hour of service on Friday at the mortuary.

Craig - Michael Don Craig of Needmore, IN, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at his residence. Born on March 29, 1948, in Needmore, IN, at the home of his Grandparents (Gyger), he was the son of Donald Keith and Mary Esther (Gyger) Craig. He married Martha Jeanne Holtsclaw on November 26, 1966 at the Avoca Baptist Church, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are his parents; one daughter, Sherry Jean Scherschel and her husband, Eric of Needmore, IN; two sons, Kevin Earl Craig and his wife, Heather of Fayetteville, IN, and Jason Lee Craig and his wife Jessica of Springville, IN; four grandsons, Travin and Wade Craig, Garrett and Gavin Scherschel; two granddaughters, Martha Craig and Michaella Scherschel; one brother, the Rev. Ron Craig and his wife, Leesa; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Forrest and Zona Craig and his maternal grandparents, Findley and Hattie Gyger.

He retired on June 3, 2003 from NSWC Crane as the Ammunition Logistics Support Branch Manager after thirty-seven years of service. He also had partnership in Triple C Farm with his father for twenty-nine years. He taught Sunday School for thirty-seven years and served as Deacon for thirty years at both Gulletts Creek and Avoca Baptist Churches. He was a member of the Avoca Baptist Church.

Services for Michael Craig will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 13th, at the Avoca Baptist Church with the Revs. Kyle Witmer and Robert Kirkman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday at the Avoca Baptist Church Family Life Center and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Friday at the Avoca Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions to the Avoca Baptist Church Building Fund.

McCoy - Fay A. McCoy of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at the Hospitality House. Born on November 1, 1907, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of James Wilson and Addie (Guthrie) Anderson. She married James Paul Child on July 24, 1926, and he died July 14, 1970. She later married Ernest J. McCoy on June 27, 1975 and he died on February 18, 1989.

Surviving are one son, Edward Child of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Annalou McCune of Bedford, IN; one sister, Hazel Irene Kellams of Franklin, IN. She was preceded in death by both husbands; two brothers, Wayne Anderson and Ray Anderson who was her twin.

She retired from the Lawrence County Court House where she had worked in several offices. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Delta Sigma Kappa Sorority.

Services for Fay McCoy will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 14th, the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Curtis Hurley officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church Capital Improvement Fund.

Verbocht - Jacobus “Jack” C.L.A. Verbocht of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 6, 2004, at the StoneBridge Health Campus. Born on March 25, 1951, in Roosendaal, Netherlands, he was the son of Cornelis Verbocht and Jacoba Verbocht-Nuijten. He married Rita Maddox on November 15, 1985 and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are three sons: Robert “Bobby” Verbocht, David Verbocht and Andrew Verbocht all at home; three brothers: Harry, Geert and Andre’ Verbocht all of the Netherlands; two sisters: An Verbocht and Riet Verbocht-Matijssen of the Netherlands; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a mechanical engineer for Sterling Fluids in Indianapolis and a member of the Valley Mission Church.

Services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 10th, in the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Duane Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, August 9th from 1:00 until 8:00 PM at Day & Carter Mortuary.

Hudson - Reuger Parker Hudson of Springville, IN, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford. Born on March 27, 1917, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of William Thomas and Ida (Parker) Hudson. He married Eva Mae Jackson on February 22, 1941, and she preceded him in death on February 23, 1992.

Surviving are one brother, Theodore "Ted" Hudson of Bedford; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; four brothers: Dan, Charles, W. George and Harry Hudson; and four sisters: Algie Hudson (in infancy), Fern Henderson, Ruby Umphress and Gertie Roberts.

Following his retirement as a manager for A.D.M. Company in Colorado, he was a caretaker of the La-Or-Ma Shrine Club of Bedford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, having served with the 8th and 9th Divisions during World War II. He was a life-time member of Bethel Christian Church of Greene County; and a member of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33 of Bedford.

Services for Reuger Hudson will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 6th, at Cresthaven Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Mallott officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens, with graveside military honors accorded by members of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Pridemore - Sherry Lynn Pridemore of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 4, in Jackson County, IN. Born on January 7, 1967, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Dennis and Sandy (Huff) Pridemore.

Surviving: are her mother, Sandy Cranfield of Mitchell, IN; her father, Dennis Pridemore of Mitchell, IN; two sisters, Lisa Samples of Uniontown, KY, and Samantha Nier of Fayetteville, IN; grandmothers, Mildred Ruth Reynolds of Mitchell, IN, and Nina Cox of Bedford, IN; step-grandmother, Barbara Pridemore of Mitchell, IN. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Morris Huff, Hubert Cox, and Leon Pridemore.

She was a 1985 graduate of Mitchell High School and was employed as a nursing assistant for Excel Health Care in Seymour.

There will be graveside services for Sherry Pridemore at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, at Mitchell Cemetery with Bro. David Conley officiating. Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home.

Fleetwood - Rosella (Greer) Stannard Fleetwood of Bedford, IN, formerly of Springville, IN, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004,at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on October 3, 1912, in Bryantsville, IN, she was the daughter of Solomon and Minnie (Burton) Greer. She married Vilas "Buck" Stannard on September 10, 1929, and he died on March 16, 1963. She then married Carl Fleetwood and he died in 1982.

Surviving are one daughter, Karen Sue Lake and her husband, Larry, of Fayetteville, IN; two sons: Joseph H. Stannard of Bloomington, IN, and Rex Wayne Stannard of Allons, TN.; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Greer; and two sisters: Della Neely Blake and Lorene Banks.

She was a member of the Owensburg Baptist Church; was an avid gardener and former member of Ladies Aide. She was retired from RCA in Bloomington.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 6, at the Day & Carter Mortuary of Bedford, with the Rev. Jim Olinger and the Rev. Merla Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Springville West Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the service on Friday at the mortuary.

Brown - Ruby O. Brown of Bedford, IN, died August 2, 2004, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on June 3, 1914, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Elijah and Lora Ellen (Speer) Flinn. She married Luther H. Brown and he died December 4, 1983.

Surviving are three daughters; Oleta McCart and her husband Dale of Bedford, Loretta (Sis) Garriott of Leesville, Connie Scott and her husband Joe of Heltonville, four sons, Donnie and his wife Delpha of Leesville, Jerry and his wife Cathy of Leesville, Danny and Terry of Leesville, sixteen grandchildren, Steve, Greg and Cliff (Moe) Stancombe; Laura Ragone; Lisa Zehr, Barry Brown, Greg and Kevin Garriott, Stacey Brown, Crystal Fisher, Jamie Brown, Dana Flinn, Tim and Tommy Brown, Troy and Roger Scott, five step-grandchildren, Monty, Mike, and Marty Terry, Kristy Fountain, Karmen Byers, thirty one great grandchildren and two great great great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Mildred Brown of Leesville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank Brown (son) in 1993 and one great grandchild, also four sisters; Sylvia Winegar, Goldie Yost, Ora Collins, and Pearl Stafford, and two brothers; Edmond and Lloyd Flinn.

She was retired from Extruded Alloys and had previously worked for Travelers in Bedford. She was a member of the Pinhook Church of Christ.

Services for Ruby Brown will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4th at Day & Carter Mortuary with Bros. Mike Davis and Brad Flinn officiating. Burial will follow in Pinhook Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Norman - Harold Norman of Bedford, IN, died August 2, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on October 13, 1920, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Earl and Eva (Sowder) Norman. He married Naomi R. Turner on November 1, 1941, and she survives. H

Surviving with his wife are two sons: Alan H. Norman and his wife Lisa of Bedford, IN, Don Norman and his wife, Seigrid, of Tuscon, AZ; eight grandchildren: Gary Norman, Kelly Norman, Lisa Ann Eagans, Travis Alan Norman, Tevin Earl Norman, Amy Stevens, MegAnn Norman, MaryEllen Norman, eleven great grandchildren; five brothers: Millard Norman, Heltonville, IN, Robert Norman, Bedford, IN, Paul Norman, Unionville, IN, Keith Norman, Conroe, TX, Larry Norman, Heltonville, IN; three sisters, Helen Richardson, Unionville, IN, JoAnn Bailey and Colleen Perry, both of Bedford, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roy and Dale Norman.

Services for Harold Norman will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4th, at the Meadows Community Church with the Rev. Luther Keeton and Dirus Dustin officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadows Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the American Legion Post #33. Friends may call from 2-8 pm at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Dodd - Frances (Voigtschild) Dodd of Louisville, KY, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, August 1, 2004, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville after a fall at her home. Born on May 5, 1912, in Harrodsburg, IN, she was the daughter of Robert and Cora Voigtschild. She married James Dodd and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are six nieces and nephews: Robert Voigtschild, Louise V. Perry and Jerry Voigtschild, all of Bloomington, IN, Evelyn V. Lakes of Indianapolis, Patricia A. Ernst (with whom she lived) of Louisville, KY., and Jack Voigtschild of Bedford, IN; several great nieces and nephews; one cousin, Willard Voigtschild of Oshkosh, WI.; her private duty nurse, Avis M. Vaughn; and other caregivers, all of whom provided Frances with wonderful care and love in her final years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dodd; two brothers: Lawrence Voigtschild and Jack Voigtschild; and one sister, Mary Voigtschild Ernst.

She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Bedford and the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. She had worked for 45 years in the office of W.F. Meyers and Company in Bedford.

Services for Frances Dodd will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 7th, at the Free Methodist Church, 640 R Street, Bedford, with Major David Higgins and the Rev. Neal Hartzell officiating. Burial will follow in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home of Bedford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Church, 640 R Street, Bedford, IN 47421; The Salvation Army; or to the WHAS Crusade for Children in Louisville, Ky.

Scott - Danen Charles Scott of Bedford, IN, died on Sunday, August 1, 2004, at his residence. Born on May 5, 1980, in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of Howard and Sherri (Priddy) Scott.

Surviving are his parents of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Christina Cauble of Bedford, IN, and Jamie Hardin of Mitchell, IN; three nieces: Ashley Hardin, Paige and Brittany Cauble; two nephews, Jessie Hardin and Bryce Cauble; paternal grandmother, Edith Scott; two aunts, Sharon Robbins of Mitchell, IN, and Sondra Flake of Greenwood, IN; five uncles: Tom Scott of Veedersburg, IN, David Scott of Idaho, and Kirby Priddy, Jerry Priddy and Tom Priddy, all of Bedford, IN. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Thelma Priddy; and his paternal grandfather, Henry Scott.

He was a student at Indiana University and a 1998 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, where he was a member of the academic team for all four years. He attended Purdue University and had a degree in biology and chemistry from I.U.

Services for Danen Scott will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 4th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Patrick Blyeth officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at the mortuary.

Hornocker - Delores "Jo" (Richards) Hornocker of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on April 27, 1931, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Robert G. and Mary L. (Brock) Richards. She married Harold E. Hornocker on September 21, 1951, and he died April 16, 1989.

Surviving are one daughter, Julanna Hornocker of Bedford, IN; one son, Richard Hornocker of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Betty Jean Wagner and Virginia Concannon, both of Bedford, IN; and two brothers, John Richards of Mitchell, IN, and Jim Richards of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Jane Hall; and one brother, Glen Richards.

She worked at the Bedford Regional Medical Center and was a homemaker. She attended the First Baptist Church, was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and was part of the Dunn Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

Services for Delores Hornocker will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 3rd, at Day & Carter Mortuary with the Revs. Jon Lineback and Charles Newman officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.

Lyle - Martha Lyle of Watervliet, MI, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died July 29, 2004, at Countryside Nursing Home in South Haven, MI. Born on September 19, 1925, in Mitchell, IN, she was the daughter of Clyde and Maude (Collier) Smith.

Surviving are one son, Dave Lyle of Holland, MI; one daughter, Debra Williams of Ottawa, KS; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in Death by one son, Dee Lyle.

There will be graveside services for Martha Lyle at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4th, at Mitchell Cemetery with Bro. Eugene Pruett officiating. Haverly Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation.

Brock - Tammy J. Brock of Crothersville, IN, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Seymour, IN. Born February 10, 1958 in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Thomas Junior and Opal Polly (Morrison) Ryan. She married Jim Brock on July 29, 2002 and he survives.

Surviving with her husband, Jim are three daughters, Jennifer Steele and Jamie Williams both of Seymour and Stacy Brock of Scottsburg; two sons, Michael Brock of Hope, IN and Jimmy Brock of Scottsburg, IN; father and step-mother, Thomas Junior Ryan and Brenda Ryan of Bedford; one granddaughter, Shaelynn Williams of Seymour, IN; three brothers, Danny Ryan and his wife, Jami of Bedford, Tim Ryan and his wife, Michelle of New Hampshire and Lawrence Ryan and his wife, Monica of Shoals; three sisters, Karen James of Mitchell, Janice Lewis and Becky Sears both of Bedford; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Ryan.

She was a homemaker and former owner of T.J.’s Merle Norman in Seymour for several years. She attended Bethany Baptist Church.

Services for Tammy Brock will be conducted at 10:00 am Friday, July 30th at the Day & Carter Mortuary with L.E. Schafer officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday and from 9:00 am until the service time on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Special Olympics.

Poole - Leslie Amos Poole of Mitchell, IN, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born June 9, 1934, in Hancock County, Kentucky, he was the son of Elmer Dell and Fannie Mae (Pemberton) Poole. He married Barbara Starr on November 2, 1952, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife of 51 years are nine daughters: Debra Tedrow and husband, Dave, Diane Young, all of Springville, IN, Lesliann Poole of Dubois, IN, Traci Taylor of Mitchell, IN, Missy Gillis and husband, Robert, Bedford, IN, Mindy Pettyjohn and husband, Buddy (Hugh), Billie Frazier and husband, Kevin, all of Orleans, IN,
Dana Poole, and Heather McKim and husband, Darin, all of Bloomington, IN; two sons, Michael Poole and wife, Mary, and Brandon Poole and wife, Julie, all of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Harold Poole, Bedford; 23 grandchildren: Adam Tedrow, Tanya Shidler, Carrie Silvers, Colin Jewel, Kelsey Young, Bryce, Cory, and Kamron Knowles, Bronson Stewart, Caleb and Dakota Dobay, Ashley and Jessica Frazier, Ann Marie, Miranda, and Brittany Poole, Chandler Poole, Skyler and Peyton Hughett, Meagan and Taylor McKim and Matthew and Nicholas Poole; and 11 great-grandchildren: Kiala Grunden, Savannah Snow, Arielle and McKayhelah Shidler, Haley Wilson, Taylor Jewel, Adrienne and Audrey Young and Chase, MacKenzie and Morgan Silvers. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James and John Poole; and two sisters, Dorothy Poole and Zella Prewitt.

He was a retired millwright and member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1380 and retired self- employed carpenter. He was a member of Grace Bible Church.

Services for Leslie Poole will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 26th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Mikulsky officiating. Burial will follow in Knott Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday and from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Axom - Kenneth Axsom of Norman, IN, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at the home of his son in Norman. Born September 25, 1921 in Brown County, IN, he was the son of Eathel and Elsie (Croucher) Axsom. He married Geneva Mae Davis on April 27, 1943 and she died April 4, 2000.

Surviving are one son, Steve Axsom and his wife, Ginger of Norman, IN; one daughter, Linda Kelley and her husband, Doug of Springville, IN; three brothers, Kelsie and Delmar Axsom both of Norman, IN and Harold K. Axsom of Bloomington, IN; two sisters, Loberta Fleetwood of Bedford and Loretta Fields of Paris Crossing, IN; three grandchildren, Karen Adams and her husband, Mark, Jeff Kelley and his wife, Della and Darrick Kelley and his wife, Laura; six great grandchildren, Sarah, Conner, Hollie, Austin, Brianna and Camden. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and one great grandchild (in infancy).

He retired as a stone mill worker in Lawrence County in 1986 and a veteran of WW II serving with the 11th Army Division. He was a member of the Freetown Pentecostal Church and the American Legion Post #112 of Brownstown.

Services for Kenneth Axsom will be at 1:30 pm on Friday, July 23rd at the Freetown Pentecostal Church with Bishop Neal McCory and Pastor Doug Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in the Kurtz Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 12:00 noon until the the service time Friday at the Freetown Pentecostal Church. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of the American Legion Post #112 of Brownstown.

Haws - Gloria E. Haws of Dunedin, Fl, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Countryside Haven Living Center in Palm Harbor, Fl. Born August 6, 1935, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of John R. and Mabel (Beasley) Smith. She married William Henry Haws on April 10, 1970, and he died on July 25, 1988.

Surviving are one brother, John Michael Smith of Dunedin, FL; one sister, Dorothy Maxine Walton of Salem, IN; nephews, John Kennedy Smith and his wife, Barbie, Steven Thomas Smith and his wife, Barb and Richard Douglas Smith and his wife, Julie and Steven Joe Padgett; nieces, Kimberly Sue NeSmith, Dotty Pearl Walton and her husband, James Mosely and Mabel Ann Walton Curran and her husband, George, Anne M. Smith and her husband, Herb, Sarah Ellen Smith, Melanie Shay Haws Hacker and her husband, Joe, Susan Renae Brennan and her husband, John; brother-in-law, Kenneth C. Haws and his wife Erma; sister-in-law, Geraldine Padgett and her husband, Harold.Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Burrell G. Smith.

She was a teacher and Social Worker. She retired from the Lawrence County Division of Family & Children Services and was a member of Pinhook Christian Church.

Services for Gloria Haws will be at 10:00 am on Friday, July 23rd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Pinhook Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 22nd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Pinhook Cemetery Upkeep Fund.

Allen - Paul Allen of Muncie, IN, formerly of Bloomington and Bedford, IN, died Monday, July 19, 2004, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on March 2, 1921, in Martin County, IN, he was the son of John T. and Ola (Bays) Allen. He married Marjorie L. Clements on July 25, 1942 and she died December 28, 1993. He married C. Susan Glick on June 19, 2004 and she survives.

Survivors with his wife are one son, Paul David Allen of Muncie, IN; four brothers, Carl Allen of Bloomfield, IN, Robert Allen of Owensburg, IN, John Allen of Bloomfield, IN, and James Allen of Odon, IN; one sister, Nellie Boling of Odon, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and two sisters, Helen Leukhardt and Mabel Allen.

He retired from NWSC CRANE in 1974 and from North Lawrence School Corp. in 1988. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bedford and the Masonic Lodge #14 F & AM. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army Rangers.

Services for Paul Allen will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 23rd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Billy Ed Hostettler officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery at Crane, IN, with graveside military rites accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 22nd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Masonic services will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Thursday by members of Masonic Lodge #14 F & AM.

Durham - Diana K. Durham, of Bedford, IN, died Monday, July 19, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born July 28, 1946, in Brown County, IN, she was the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Bales) Hobbs. She married Larry Durham on July 3, 1988, and he survives.

Survivors with her husband are five daughters, Rhonda Kinser and her husband Jimmy of Heltonville, IN, Michelle Wessell and her husband Jackie of Springville, IN, Sheila Durham and Sherryl Cantrell and her husband Brett, all of Bloomington, IN, and Mary Mathis and her husband John of Bedford, IN; two sons, Carl Mathis and his wife Deanna and Samuel Mathis and his wife Tracy, all of Bedford, IN; 17 grandchildren; and three sisters, Joyce Wampler of Bloomington, IN, Sandra Clay of Brown County, IN, and Christy Lancello of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Geneva Hobbs, Wilma Sokol and Alberta Squires; and six brothers, Mason Hobbs, Clayton Hobbs, Jack Hobbs, Keith Ault, Kenneth Ault and Donny Hobbs.

She was a phlebotomist at Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington.

Services for Diana Durham will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22nd, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home of Bedford with Bro. Michael Douglas officiating. Burial will follow in Meadows Church Cemetery in Lawrence County. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Allen - John E. Allen of Laurel, IN, formerly of Tunnelton, IN, died Sunday, July 18, at his residence. Born September 23, 1924, in Tunnelton, IN, he was one of six children of Oliver Perry and Julia Ann (Wilcox) Allen. He married Wilma Jean Blackwell, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters: Dana Johnson of Laurel, Donna Holcomb of Metamora and Debra McIntosh of Indianapolis; two sons: Dale Allen and his wife Myrna of Laurel and Doug Allen and his wife Kim of Metamora; one sister, Virginia "Boots" Barrett of Florida; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, David; two brothers; and two sisters.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1943 to 1946 in the European Theater of World War II. He had been employed by Rex Manufacturing and its successors, Philco and Ford, in Connersville, retiring in 1979.

Services for John Allen will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home of Heltonville, with the Rev. James Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Tunnelton Cemetery, with graveside military rites accorded by members of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33 of Bedford. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Thralls - Allen Jay Thralls of Casa Grande, AZ, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at his residence. Born on February 26, 1957, in Washington County, IN, he was the son of Charles L. and Barbara R. (Westfall) Thralls.

Surviving are one son, Chad Thralls, Oakland City; sister, Brenda Dorsett and husband, Ronnie, Mitchell, IN; brother, Eddie Thralls and wife, Kathy, Mitchell, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a truck driver and a 1975 graduate of Mitchell High School.

Services for Allen Thralls will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 23rd, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Medlock officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Weldon - Jacob Max Weldon of Bedford, IN, formerly of Malvern, AR, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at his residence. Born December 31, 1921, in Blackhawk, MS, he was the son of Jacob Lon and Bertha Irene (Tate) Weldon. He married Becky Baughman in 1952 and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Kay Weldon of Bedford; one sister, Louise Counts of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Kenny Weldon in 1977; four sisters: Anna Mae Phelps, Emmie Gentry, Edna Smith and Mable Harvey; and three brothers: Roy Weldon, J.L. Weldon and James Henry Weldon.

He retired from GM Powertrain of Bedford in January 01980, after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Bedford, where he served as usher and greeter, and drove the church van for 10 years. He was a member of U.A.W. Local No. 440 of Bedford.

Services for Jacob Weldon will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the First Assembly of God Church of Bedford, with Pastor John Dodd and Pastor Glenn Duncan officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Rockport Cemetery in Malvern, AR., with military rites to be accorded at the graveside. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford, and from 10 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God mission fund.

Carr-Kenney - Nancy L. Carr-Kenney of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, July 16, 2004, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on September 25,5 1941, in Mitchell, IN, she was the daughter of Riley and Neva C. (Pemberton) Lawson. She first married Fred Hackney. She next married David Carr on October 28,1966, and he died November 8, 1991. She next married Jerry L. Kenney on April 7, 19999, and he died March 17, 2004.

Surviving are two sons: Brian Hackney of Orleans, IN, and David Carr of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Lynn Carr of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Ronald Lawson of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Kathy Wilkerson of Mitchell, IN; two step-sons, Greg Kenney of California and Devin Kenney of Williams, IN; two step-daughters, Angie Wolcott and Shauna Kenney, both of Mitchell, IN; two granddaughters, Dusty Kay Austin or Orleans, IN, and Rebecca Hackney-Sweet of Paoli, IN.

She was employed at Dana Corporation in Mitchell. She was a charter member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsman's Club Auxiliary, the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250 Auxiliary, the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250 Auxiliary and the Marvin R. Davis V.F.W. Post 9107 Auxiliary.

Services for Nancy Carr-Kenney will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 20th, at Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Claude Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at Haverly Mortuary.

Price - Tom Price of Springville, IN, died Friday, July 16, 2004, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born September 11, 1965, he was the son of Thomas and Janice (Seals) Price.

Surviving are his life partner, Michelle Clark of Springville, IN; one daughter, Kaelie Price; two sons, Bradley Price and Landon Clark all at home. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edward and Donnie Price.

There will be graveside services for Tom Price at the Huron cemetery on Monday July 19th, at 1:00 pm, with Pat Blyeth officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 am until 12:15pm on Monday at Day and Carter Mortuary.

Kirkman - Barbara Ann Kirkman of San Diego, CA, died on July 14, 2004, in San Diego. Born January 20, 1936 in Fall River, Massachusetts to Joseph Martin, an immigrant from Saint Miguels, The Azores, Portugal, and Margaret (Flynn) Martin, an immigrant from Ireland. She was the seventh of ten children, with six sisters and three brothers. Raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, she married Earl Laverne (Jack) Kirkman, of Lawrence County, IN, in May 1957. and he died in 1987.

Surviving are three sons, Charles Kirkman, Joseph Kirkman, and John Kirkman of Bedford, IN; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Kathleen) Dalton of San Diego, CA, Mrs. Joseph (Karen) Parker of Vienna, GA, and Mrs. Michael (Carla) Hudson of Norman, OK; fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Kurtis, in September 1980; and three brothers and three sisters.

There will be a memorial service for Barbara Kirkman on Wednesday, July 28th, at 3:00 pm at Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Moffitt - William Floyd Moffitt of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, July 14, 2004. Born on July 12, 1926, in Achille, OK, he was the son of Huell L. and Florence Lillian (Coble) Moffitt. He married Edna Roy fifty-four years ago, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Barbara Kay Smith and her husband, Wayne, Donna Gay Hignite-Moffitt and Jerry Hignite and Beverly Sue Moffitt; grandchildren, Erica Dawn Mitchell and her husband, Brent, Bobbi Jeanette Cummings, Autumn Renee Langley, Adam Mitchell Dawson and Amanda Rochelle Smith; step-grandchildren, Ryan, Evan, Aidan and Breanna Smith; great grandchildren, Samara Unity Lenning, Alexis Jade Mitchell, William Elijah Romello Langley, Kaylee Ryan Smith, Jackson Dakota Smith and Cannon Cade Parrish Smith; sisters, Vivian Richardson, Vera Thomas and Jewell Fay Holt; brother, Huell Ray Moffitt; step-brother, Roy Loyd and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Esther Porter, Imogene Swafford and Betty Ray Moffitt (at birth); step brothers, Alan Loyd and Cecil King and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was employed as a foreman at Robert’s Brass of Mitchell for 25 years and retired as a toolmaker from E & M Tool Co. of Bedford in 1993. He was also employed for many years by the East 50 drive-in, the Indiana Theater and as manager of the Bedford drive-in. He served in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of Corporal. He was a member of the Cecil Martin Post #250 American Legion in Mitchell for 33 years and the Disabled American Veterans. He was of the Methodist denomination.

Services for William Moffitt will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 18th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor A. Wayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside military rites accorded by members of the Cecil Martin Post #250 American Legion.. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday and from 12:00 noon until the service time Sunday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Pallbearers are Jerry Hignite, Brent Mitchell, Erica Mitchell, Bobbi Cummings, Autumn Langley, Adam Dawson, Amanda Smith and Dusty Miller.

Payton - Wade L. Payton of Bloomington, IN, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at White River Lodge in Bedford. Born on December 21, 1937, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Hubert and Dovie (Wade) Payton. He married Phyllis George and she survives.

Surviving with his wife, Phyllis of Bedford are four daughters; six granddaughters and one great grandson.

He was retired from G.E. in Bloomington and was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army. He was of the Nazarene faith.

The body will be cremated. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. No calling hours are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Howard - Joe Howard of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on May 24, 1946, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Leland Leonard and Mary Esther (Watson) Howard.

Surviving:are his wife, Suetta Howard Yaney of Mitchell, IN; one son, Joe Norman of Bloomington, IN; stepsons, Richard Young, Bedford, IN, and Leland Ames of Paoli, IN; stepdaughter, Kimberly Ames of Paoli, IN; and seven step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a twin brother, William Howard.

He was a 1964 graduate of Mitchell High School and had been employed 26 years at Carpenter Body Works before starting his own shop. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

There will be graveside services for Joe Howard 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15th, at Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post NO. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home.

Jones - Warren Jones of Oolitic, IN, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at his residence. Born September 15, 1923 in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Harley and Bessie (Phillips) Jones. He married his childhood sweetheart, Rosemary Bush on December 11, 1943 and she survives.

Surviving with his wife, Rosemary are two daughters, Linda Dianne Inman of Bedford and Debra Susan Wisely of Bowling Green, KY; one son, Dennis Lee Jones of Oolitic; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; three brothers, Doyle (Little Boy) Jones of Springville, Wayne and Raymond Jones both of Bedford; one sister, Ilene Burton of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dale (Big Boy) Jones and Reginald Hughes and one sister, Wyrtis Fitzgerald.

He was a retired tool and die maker at General Motors in Bedford and was a member of Oolitic Pentecostal Church.

Services for Warren Jones will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 17th, the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Marty Speer officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 16th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Roach - Geneva Roach of Indianapolis, formerly of Bedford, IN, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at her residence. Born on June 15, 1917, in Pulaski County, KY, she was the daughter of Charles and Lela May (Taylor) Maxwell. She married William Harley Roach on September 29, 1935, and he died on February 9, 1999.

Survivors include one son, Larry Gene Roach and his wife, Sharon of Indianapolis, IN; six grandchildren, John R. Holmes, III, Elizabeth Elaine Holmes, David William Holmes, Cynthia Lee Walters and her husband, Ryan, Amanda Jean Cline and her husband, Charles and Alison Marie Hilton; four great grandchildren, Jacob Ryan Walters, Leah Kincaed Walters, Abby Lillian Cline and Lindsay Hope Cline; three sisters, Barbara Brinegar and Alma Gerbrik both of Indianapolis and Grace Sullivan of Bedford; one brother, Edgar Maxwell of Bedford. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Sharon Holmes; four brothers, Arthur, Doyle “Hickory”, Dale E. and Clytus Howard Maxwell.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Free Methodist Church of Bedford. She was a Pink Lady Volunteer at Dunn Hospital and worked on the Red Cross Board for thirty years. She was a past president of the P.T.A. at Stalker Elementary School and Women’s Department Club and was a former director on the Bedford Boy’s Club board.

Services for Geneva Roach will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 17th, at the Free Methodist Church in Bedford with Pastor David Colgan officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 16th at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 9:00 am until the service time Saturday at the Free Methodist Church.

Kidwell - Timmy Joe Kidwell of Broken Arrow, OK, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at his residence. Born August 29, 1959, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Robert L. and Thelma (Cook) Kidwell.

Surviving: are his wife, Lydia Harris, of Broken Arrow, OK; his father and stepmother, Robert L. and Marilyn Kidwell, Dugger, IN; one son, David Hollars, Keesler Air Force Base, MS; one stepson, Jason Harris and wife, Lisa, Broken Arrow, OK; one stepdaughter, Alisha Harris, Broken Arrow, OK; brother, Robert Lee Kidwell, Jr. and wife, Sue, Willow Springs, MO; one sister, Vicki Kidwell, Broken Arrow, OK; stepbrothers, Jim Hollars and Don Hollars; stepsister, Michelle Taylor and husband, Brian; 4 step grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents, John and Gladys Kidwell and Howard and Flossie Cook.

He was a member of the American Model Association.

Service for Timmy Kidwell will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 16th, at Chastain Funeal Home with the Rev. Glenn Hamer officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Miracle - Mayme R. Miracle of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, July 10, 2004, at her residence. Born on August 10. 1908, in Letcher County, KY, she was the daughter of James Floyd and America (Boggs) Stamper. She married Henry Robert Miracle on April 30, 1932, and he died on January 6, 1999, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years.

Surviving are sons, C. R. Miracle and wife, Pat, Robert Miracle and wife, Judy, all of Mitchell, IN; daughter, Phyllis Westfall and husband, Oakleigh, of Bedford, IN; brother, Karl D. Stamper of Knoxville, TN; 8 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years; brothers: Maynard, R. Bruce, Howard, Eugene, and Edwin Stamper; and a sister, Mary Mildred McHenry.

She attended Eastern State Teachers College in Richmond, Kentucky, was a graduate of Indiana University, and a member of Indiana Retired Teachers Association. She was an elementary school teacher, and retired after 35 years. A member of the First Baptist Church, she was an adult Sunday school teacher for many years and enjoyed memorizing scripture. Her other interests included decorating, antique collecting, and flowers.

Services for Mayme Miracle will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13th, at the First Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Pittman, Raymond Bunn, and Bill Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at Chastain Funeral Home and from 9:00 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the church.

Davis - Cornell D. Davis of Bedford, died Friday, July 9, 2004 at his residence. Born December 14, 1913 in Tompkinsville, KY, he was the son of Charles and Oma Rhoton (Davis).

Survivors include two sisters, Nelda and Dorcas Davis both of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Anna Davis.

He was retired from RCA in Bloomington and was an active member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness. He was baptized in 1932.

There will be a memorial service for Cornell Davis at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 17th at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Robert Edinger officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 am until the service time on Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Ellis - Helen M. Ellis of Bedford, IN, died Friday, July 9, 2004, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 25, 1920, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Lewis J. and Blanche (Sallee) Vaught. She married Laurence Ellis in December, 1940, and he died in October, 1972.

Survivors include two sons and their wives, Eddie J. and Linda Ellis, and Don C. and Judy Ellis, all of Mitchell; four daughters, Marilyn Tirey and her husband Don Tirey of Oolitic, Katie Mullinax of Bedford, and Becky Pierce and her husband Ronnie Pierce, and Sarah Sue and the late Terry McPherson, all of Mitchell; 33 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one step- brother, Elbert Enochs of Pittsboro. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Merrill Dean Ellis; one grandson; one granddaughter; two brothers, Ed and Charles Vaught; one sister, Mary Tirey; and one great-granddaughter.

She had been a nursing attendant at the Bedford Regional Medical Center and the Madison State Hospital. She was a member of Oolitic Church of Christ and a volunteer Yellow Jacket at Bedford Regional Medical Center.

Services for Helen Ellis will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Ed Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Cameron - Frances C. Cameron of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, July 8, 2004, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born July 16, 1912, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Milford J. and Nellie M. (Tumey) McDonald. She married Norman M. Cameron and he died in March of 1942.

Survivors include two sons: Richard M. Cameron Sr. and his wife Betty Ann of Bedford and William R. Cameron and his wife Paula Gayle of Bloomington; two grandchildren: Malissa Waterford and W. Eric Cameron; three step-grandchildren: Bobby, Angel and Julie Fiscus; six great-grandchildren: Josh Cameron, Eerin Whorton, John, Jessica and James Cameron and Lauren Waterford; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four grandchildren: Richard Cameron Jr., Greg Cameron, Catherine Cameron and Trina Cameron; five sisters: Juanita MacDonald, Katherine Sharp, Mildred Arena, Betty Jewell Hunter and Katherine Kittle; and four brothers: Lester, Wilbur, Martin and Walter "Ebie" MacDonald.

She was retired from General Motors Central Foundry in Bedford. She was a member of UAW Local No. 440; Fairview Community Church; and the Bedford Organ Club.

Services for Frances Cameron will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Lindy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

McPike - Lois Hazel Taylor McPike, 77, of Bloomington, IN, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Bloomington Nursing and Rehab. Center. Born March 23, 1927, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Nathan LaVere and Grace Clementine (Bridwell) Taylor.

Survivors include one daughter, Carol Grace Taylor Scott and her husband, Ronald of Bloomington; two sons, Robert William McPike and his wife, Tina of Bedford and Leslie W. McPike and his wife, Anita of Ellettsville; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister, Alice Boyles of Bloomington. She was preceded in death by three sisters: Martha Sipes, Doris J. Todd and Mary Walker; and three brothers, Robert William (Jack) and Roscoe Taylor.

She retired from General Electric of Bloomington in 1989. She was a member of First Christian Church in Bedford and attended Woodhaven Christian Church in Bloomington.

Services for Lois McPike will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Bob Dailey officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday and from 9:00 am until the service time Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Blackwell - Gladys Ruth (Gerkin) Blackwell, 75, of Mitchell died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, July 5,2004, at Mitchell Manor. She was born November 17, 1928.

Surviving are two sons, William and Cecil Blackwell, both of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Merle Robbins, of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

She owned Ruth's Truck Stop at the junction of Highways 37 and 50 in the 1960s.

There will be graveside services for Gladys Blackwell at 11 a.m. Thursday at Springhill Cemetery in Shoals. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Haverly Mortuary in Mitchell.

Allen Jay Houchin

June 28, 2004 - June 28, 2004

MITCHELL - Allen Jay Houchin, son of Callie Hatfield and Jason Houchin of Mitchell, was stillborn on at 6:34 p.m. June 28 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Survivors in addition to his parents are five grandparents: Eddie and Phyllis Hatfield, Dean and Debbie Smith and Conrad Houchin, all of Mitchell; and three great-grandparents.

Graveside services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Cemetery in Mitchell. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell.

McKee - Herbert Leroy McKee, 74, of Bedford died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2004, at his residence. Born September 5, 1929, in Dyer County, TN., he was the son of K.S. and Leota McKee. He married Ollie Joann Moody and she survives.

Surviving with his wife, Ollie Joann (Moody) McKee of Bedford are two daughters: Linda Canada and her husband Douglas of Bedford and Charlotte G. Jordan and her husband Robert of Knightsdale, N.C.; two sons: Larry L. McKee and his wife Phyllis of Portage and Paul Eugene McKee of Bedford; seven grandchildren:, Jeff McKee and his wife Sarah of Baghdad, Iraq, Andrew of Portage, Allison, Jessee and his wife Cara, Mathew, Mark and Brian, all of Bedford; and one great-grandchild, Jeff McKee II.; two brothers: David McKee and his wife Sue of Merrillville and Alford McKee and his wife Faye of Dyersburg, Tenn.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Peggy Garner; and one nephew.

He was retired from the Budd Company in Gary, and from the Bedford Public Library. He was an elder at the Lake Station Church of Christ, and served as a deacon at Central Church of Christ in Bedford.

Services for Herbert McKee will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, at the Cresthaven Funeral Home of Bedford, with Brother Marvin Maupin officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Dixon - Joanna S. Dixon of Bedford, IN, died at 2:10 am on Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford, IN. Born February 26, 1925 in Lafayette, IN, she was the daughter of Cord Cox and Jennie (Holliday) Cox-Dodson. She married Robert Dixon May 31, 1946, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband of fifty-eight years, are one son, John Dixon and his wife, Darla of Bedford; two daughters, Susanne Denny and her husband, Mike of Easley, SC and Janie Boenig and her husband, Chuck of Mason, OH; five grandchildren, Melissa Rodriguez, Michael Denny, Jackie Boenig, Shera and Ryan Dixon; two great grandchildren, Alaina and Anthony Rodriguez; one sister, Irene Wood of Cicero; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Alice Pogue of Florida and Mid Parkhurst of Carmel; seven nieces and nephews, Marsha Fuson, Larry Cox, Bob Wood, Jan Wood, Joan Williamson, and Tom Dixon and Cindy McHale. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cord Cox and Jennie Dodson; her step-father, Lue Dodson and one brother, Robert Cox.

She retired from the family owned business, D & M Cleaners in 1987. She had attended Grace Methodist Church and was a member of the Club 55 Bowling League.

Services for Joanna Dixon will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 7th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Ray Brinegar officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 6th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Thompson - Clifford Lee Thompson, Jr. of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born January 3, 1924 in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Clifford Lee, Sr. and Blanch (Knight) Thompson. He married Phyllis Lundy on December 9, 1954 and she survives. Nazarene. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army.

Surviving with his wife, Phyllis of Bedford are five daughters, Rena Jackson, Lyn McPike, Lee Ann Flynn, Phyllis Jo Hanners and Penny Hutchens all of Bedford; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Donovan Thompson and Gary Brown; one sister, Imogene Thompson and one brother, Jimmy Thompson.

He was a self-employed contractor in Bedford and was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He attended the Davis Memorial Church of the Nazarene.

Services for Clifford Thompson, Jr., will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 7th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Brian Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside military rites accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until the service time on Wednesday, July 7th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Sears - Dorothy Alice (Sears) Sherman of Benton, Ky., formerly of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 3, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Ky. Born on June 29, 1911, in Bedford, she was the daughter of D. Erd and Maymie A. Jackson Sears. She married Franklin Sherman III on May 30, 1946, in Bedford and he preceded her in death on December 14, 1966.

She is survived by one sister-in-law, Ruth Butler Sears of Bedford; nieces and nephews and their families, Reva Gail Swango and her husband Olin, Vivian Ritter and her husband Mark, Jeanne Silvers and Sandy Nasco, all of Bedford, Carol Simmons and her husband Jim of Anna, Ill., Donald K. Sears and his wife Dinah of Arlington Heights, Ill. and Joe Phillips of Ellettsville. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, Kent A. Sears; one sister, Lois Pauline Sears; a niece, Ruth Evelyn Sears Phillips.

She entered nursing training at City Hospital in Indianapolis in 1930. She worked as a nurse in Indianapolis and Piqua, Ohio. In 1942, she began work as a Simplex printer and teletype operator. Her primary responsibility was to process orders for Gibson Girl Parachutes to be sent to the South Pacific fighting zone during World War II. She and her husband also lived in East Lansing, Mich., where Mr. Sherman was a professor at Michigan State University. They were the owners and operators of Tennessee Jones Resort on Kentucky Lake. She attended the First Christian Church and Fairdealing Church of Christ, both in Benton, Ky. She was a member of the New Union Christian Church in Bedford since 1924. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a life member of the Pilgrims White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was a former member of the Royal Neighbors of America, the Benton Woman's Club and the Florida Art Club.

Services for Dorothy Sherman will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Day & Carter Mortuary of Bedford. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens of Bedford. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the service today at Day & Carter Mortuary.

Fleetwood - Van A. Fleetwood of Bedford, IN, died Friday, July 2, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born March 14, 1958 in Lawrence County he was the son of Edward Dale and Judith Ann DePhue Fleetwood.

Survivors include his mother; two sons, Jason Fleetwood, and Jordon Fleetwood both of Bedford; two brothers, Toby Fleetwood of Bedford, and Jay Fleetwood of Heltonville. He was preceded in death by his father, two sisters, Tabetha Ballard and Kathy Ann Fleetwood; and one brother Jed Kimberly Fleetwood.

Services for Van Fleetwood will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 7th at the Apostolic Faith Assembly with Pastor Kenneth Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Creek Cemetery in Bloomington. Friends may call from 10:00 am until the service time on Wednesday at the Apostolic Faith Assembly. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day and Carter Mortuary.

Chaillaux - Olive Case Chaillaux of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at her residence. She was born on August 6, 1915, in Orange County, IN. She married James G. Chaillaux, and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are four children: Nancy Baker of Bedford, IN, Kenneth Chaillaux and his wife, Joyce, Sharon Fox and her husband, Jerry, and Robert Chaillaux of Tucson, AZ; eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant son, one grandson, one sister, and two brothers.

She was retired from General Electric in Bloomington and was a member of the Old Union Christian Church.

Services for Olive Chaillaux will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 6th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Old Union Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Houchin - Allen Jay Houchin, son of Callie Hatfield and Jason Houchin, was stillborn at 6:34 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2004, at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.

Surviving: parents, Callie Hatfield and Jason Houchin, Mitchell, IN; grandparents, Eddie and Phyllis Hatfield, Dean and Debbie Smith, and Conrad Houchin, all of Mitchell, IN; great grandparents, Fred and Maxine Sullivan of Bedford, IN, William and Dorothy Conley of Vevay, IN, and June Hatfield of Bedford, IN.

There will be graveside services for Allen Houchine at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Mitchell Cemetery with Bro. William Conley officiating. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Chastain Funeral

Johnson - Keanna Lane Johnson, infant daughter of Lewis and Connie (Felton) Johnson, died Sunday, June 27, 2004, in Bedford, IN. She was born June 10, 2004 in Monroe County, IN.

Surviving are her parents of Bedford, IN; three sisters: Latosha, Shayla, and Sabrinalle Johnson, all at home; two brothers, Aaron and Dylan Johnson, at home; maternal grandparents, Clyde and Phillis Felton; paternal grandparents, Danny and Janet Bishop; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister, Destinee Elaine Johnson, and her namesake and godfather, Jeff Lane.

Services for Keanna Johnson will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 30th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Owensburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Hunter - Everett L. Hunter of Norman, IN, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. He was born on June 25, 1933. He married Willabelle E. Brim and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are two daughter, Darlene Atchison and Sharlene Smith, both of Norman, IN; and two sisters, Waneta Holland of Springville, IN, and Evelyn Dodds of Arcadia, FL.

He was a retired farmer, a former Lawrence County commissioner, and an Army veteran of the Korean conflict.

Services for Everett Hunter will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 29th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Mundell Christian Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Robertson - Robert Lloyd Robinson of Switz City, IN, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, in the Greene County Hospital. Born on October 12, 1942, in Bloomington, IN, he was the son of Joseph Forrest Robinson and Helen Lorraine (McGriffin) Robinson. He married Gail Ann Hollowell on September 11, 1971 in Bedford, IN, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Lyssa Jo Pferrer of Lyons, IN; one brother, Thomas B. Robinson of Puyallup, WA; and five grandchildren: Ann Marie, William Robert, Patricia Lorraine, Joseph Richard, and Christina Joy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a retired school bus driver and an Air Force veteran. He was member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he served as an Elder in the church.

Services for Robert Robinson will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30th, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Jerome Gootee officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 9 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the church.

Abel - Summer Abel of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, June 25, 2004, in Columbus, IN. Born on May 14, 1977, she was the daughter of Ricky Dale and Susan Lynn (Watterson) King.

Surviving are one son, Dakota King of English, IN; her mother and step-father, Susan and Steve King of English, IN; grandparents: James and Sharon Watterson of Mitchell, IN, Joan Abel of Mitchell, step-grandmother, Emma Jean King of English, IN, great-grandparents Oren Brown of Salem, IN, and JGeorge and Vivian Watterson of Mitchell, IN. Her father preceded her in death.

There will graveside services for Summer Abel at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 29th, at the Mitchell Cemetery with Bro. Allen Burris officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Chastain Funeral Home.

Cave - Carrie Lucille Cave, of Bedford, IN, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at Westview Manor. Born on June 24, 1922, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Hicks) White. She married Gordon Spears, and he preceded her in death. She later married Joe Cave and he also preceded her in death.

Surviving are one daughter, Anna Marie Bruhy and her husband, Fred, of Springville, IN; one son-in-law, Don Condon; two grandchildren, Jared Robert Condon and his fiance, Tara Terrell, and Ashley Carajean Condon and her companion, Jason Baker; four great-grandchildren: David, Quentin, Annabelle, and Gabriel. She was preceded in death by her parents and both husbands.

She was a beautician, a 4-H leader and a Rainbow Mom. She was a member of the Oolitic Methodist Church, Solsberry Order of the Eastern Star #54, and Naomi and Rebekkah Lodge #91

Services for Carrie Cave will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 28, at the Oolitic Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Voorhies officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 11 a.m. until the service time on Monday at the Oolitic Methodist Church.

Stapp - Mary Stapp of Bedford, IN, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on October 31, 1928, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Palmer E. and Hattie (Rhue) Hodges.

Surviving are two daughters, April Collins of Bedford, IN, and Kim Vest and her husband, Michael, of Bloomfield, IN; one son, Jim Stapp and his wife, Deborah, of Indianapolis; one brother, Kenneth Hodges of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren: Allison Stapp, Kyle Collins, Stevie Collins, Jeremy Vest, and Stacy Lowry and her husband, Chad; two great-grandchildren, Gage and Gracie Lowry, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Bridwell; and two brothers, Eugene and Charles Hodges.

She was employed in the Lawrence County Court House for 45 years. She was first elected in 1979 as the County Assessor, served in various assessing positions within the Courthouse, and was currently the Deputy County Assessor. She was a member of the Community Baptist Fellowship, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Women's Republican Club.

Services for Mary Stapp will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 28th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Jon Lineback officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service time Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Cummings - Joseph Cummings of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on January 4, 1928, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Roy and Ethel (Easton) Cummings. He married Esther Lucille Roach on December 9, 1950, and she died December 30, 2003.

Surviving are one son, Gerald Cummings of Bedford, IN; two daughters, Alice Striegel of Bloomington, IN, and Ethel Hardin and her husband, Kevin, of Bedford, IN; three brothers: Gene Cummings of Indianapolis, Leroy Cummings of Bedford, IN, and Larry Cummings of Oolitic, IN; two grandson, Joseph and Charles Hardin; two granddaughters, Adria Matlock and Andria Harmon; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; one brother, Otis Cummings; one sister, Marie Pickett; and one great-grandson, Kory Ingle.

He retired from GM Central Foundry. He was a member of U.A.W. Local #440 and the Gulletts Creek Baptist Church.

Services for Joseph Cummings will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 28th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Lewis Williams officiating. Entombment will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday and from noon until the service time Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Mundy - Minda Mundy of Huron, IN, died Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born on March 14, 1910, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Isaac and Nancy C. (Edwards) Johnson. She married Lester H. Mundy on February 14, 1927, and he died December 4, 1993.

Surviving are two daughters, Berndette J. Smith of Mitchell, IN, and Geneva Montgomery of Huron, IN; fourteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Edmund R. Mundy; one daughter, Imogene Palmer; five sisters: Georgia Johnson, Annie Johnson, Nannie Byers, Maybelle Mundy, and Pearl Burton; five brothers: George, Harris, Claude, Fay, and Clyde Johnson; and one great-great-granddaughter, Gabrella Renee Mundy.

She was a matron at the Lawrence County Courthouse, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Huron Church of God.

Services for Minda Mundy will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 28, at Chastain Funeral Home with the Revs. Larry Smooth and Paul Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in Port William Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Monday at the Chastain Funeral Home.