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07/31/06
Jones - Jamie Alan Jones of
Mitchell, IN, died Monday, July 31, 2006, at his residence. Born on
July 5, 1977, he was the son of William L. and Kathy E. (Gibbs) Jones.
Surviving are his mother, Kathy E. Wininger, of Mitchell, IN; his
father and step-mother, Bill and Kathy Jones, of Mitchell, IN; three
brothers: Eric Jones and wife, Trena, T.J. Jones and Aaron Jones, all
of Mitchell, IN; two sisters: Tia Jones and Katie Jones, both
of Mitchell, IN; three step-brothers: Dr. Tyson Medlock and wife,
Kristin, of Lafayette, IN, Tanner Medlock and wife, Dana, of Mitchell, IN,
and Tate Medlock of Indianapolis, IN; grandparents: Roy Gibbs,
Helen and Harold Seacat, Burl Jones, all of Shoals, IN, and Bob and Barbara
Hall of Bedford, IN; three nieces: Loren Jones, Barbara Eilers,
and Stephanie Neimeler; one nephew, Alex Jones; and many aunts,
uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gene
Gibbs.
He was a member of the Class of 1995 of Mitchell High School and a graduate
of KJ's Barber School. He was self-employed at Jones Barber Shop in
Mitchell, IN. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post
No. 250 and the Mitchell Lions Club.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2006, at
the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Shoals, IN, with Brother Jerry Allen officiating.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August
3, 2006, at the Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell, IN.
07/30/06
Smithers - Jerry Smithers
of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 30, 2006, at the Westview Manor Nursing
Home in Bedford, IN. Born on October 3, 1941, in Lawrence County,
IN, he was the son of John and Hazel Ruth (Mitchell) Smithers.
Surviving are one son, David Smithers of Pendleton, IN; two sisters:
Mary Loving of West Palm Beach, FL, and Susie May and husband, Roger,
of Bedford, IN; one brother, John Smithers of Bedford, IN; one
niece, Christina Jones and husband, Eric, of Mitchell, IN; and one
nephew, Roger May, Jr., of Bedford, IN. He was preceded in death by
his parents and one brother, Jimmy Smithers.
He was an apartment manager in Indianapolis, IN.
There will be no services. Cremation was chosen with interment at
a later date. Memorial contributions may be considered to the American
Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Cresthaven Funeral Home in Bedford, IN.
Sowder - Florence Sowder of Heltonville, IN, died Sunday, July
30, 2006, at the Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, IN. Born on
June 8, 1924, she was the daughter of Delmar Russel and Laura (Kirk) Smale.
She married Birtle Roy Sowder on December 3, 1942, and he preceded
her in death.
Surviving are two sons: Larry Dean (Butch) Sowder and wife, Nancy,
of Bartlettsville, IN, and D. Randy Sowder and wife, Gina, of New Whiteland,
IN; one daughter, Rita Thompson and husband, John, of Bloomington,
IN; one sister, Gertrude Goodman of Heltonville, IN; two brothers-in-law:
Plass Johnson of Bedford, IN, and Gerald Sowder of Bedford, IN; two
sisters-in-law: Mildred Acuff of Ellettsville, IN, and Freedona Scott
of Heltonville, IN; nine grandchildren: Jeffrey, Brian, Kevin,
Kelly, Kyle, Cindy, David and Robert; four step-grandchildren: Michael,
Jennifer, Tracy and Melissa; seven great-grandchildren: Taylor,
Sydney, Courtney, Tanner, Paris, Bailey and Kyra. She was preceded
in death by her parents, one great-grandson, Justin, one brother, Jerry Smale,
and three sisters: Emma Lee Johnson, Helen Baker and Marjorie Ford.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Heltonville Christian Church.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at the
Bartlettsville Christian Church in Bartlettsville, IN, with Brother Larry
Ritter officiating. Burial will follow in Bartlettsville Christian
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 1, 2006, at the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford, IN, and from
9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at the
Bartlettsville Christian Church.
07/29/06
Allen - Helen Thelma Lantz
Allen of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the White River Lodge
in Bedford, IN. Born on July 19, 1913, in Lawrence County, IN, she was
the daughter of Jack and Leafie (Brown) Lantz.
Surviving are one daughter, Janet Fleetwood and husband, Donald, of Bedford,
IN; one son, Harold Allen and wife, Elaine, of Heltonville, IN; two
brothers: Russell Lantz of Alabama and Doyle Lantz of Florida; nine
grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren,
and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
one sister, and nine brothers.
She retired from Stone City Products in 1975.
Private family services are scheduled for a later date. Burial will
be in Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford, IN. Arrangements are under the
direction of the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford, IN.
07/28/06
Johnson - Kenneth William
Johnson of Bedford, IN, died Friay, July 28, 2006, at the Bedford Regional
Medical Center. Born on April 6, 1923, in Lawrence County, IN, he was
the son of Thomas Merle and Lelia (Johnson) Johnson. He married Dorothy
Irene May on December 10, 1948, and she preceded him in death on September
13, 2001.
Surviving are two sons: Jan S. Johnson and wife, Judy, of Bedford,
IN, and Jay Johnson and wife, Ok Sun, of Indianapolis, IN; and one
daughter: Deborah Floyd and husband, Roger, of Ellettsville, IN, eight
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents, one brother, Arthur L. Johnson, and one sister, Ruth Thomas.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. He
was the chief financial officer for Indiana Limeston Company in Bedford
for thirty-five years, retiring in 1986. He was a sixty-year member
of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33. and was of the Christian faith.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at the Ferguson-Lee
Funeral Home in Bedford, IN, with Reverend Richard Chase officiating. Burial
will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded
by members of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33. Friends may call
from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006, at the funeral home.
07/27/06
Pickett - Marcella J. Pickett
of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Florida Hospital in Palm
Coast, FL. Born on February 11, 1945, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter
of Emmett H. and Mable (Acton) Dalton. She married Paul T. Pickett and
he preceded her in death in 2000.
Surviving are five sons: H. Don Moore and wife, Lisa, of Bedford,
IN, Paul E. Pickett of Grovetown, GA, Tim Pickett of Jacksonville, FL, Darrell
Pickett and Ernest Picket, both of Leesburg, FL; five daughters: Mary
Snyder of Vunnell, FL, Mary Beth Pickett and Sandra Chambers, both of Ohio,
Starr Palmer of West Virginia and Floryann Biggs of Florida; twenty-four
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her parents and one brother, Emmett Dalton.
She was a retired nurse's aid at the Bedford Regional Medical Center and
was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2006 at the Cresthaven
Funeral Home in Bedford, IN. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory
Gardens. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,
August 5, 2006, at the funeral home. Family and friends are invited
to a reception following the services at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beford,
IN.
07/26/06
Ball - W. Dean Ball of Bedford,
IN, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the Stone Bridge Health Campus in
Bedford. Born on July 29, 1938, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the
son of Noble and Lillie Edith (Owen) Ball. He married Mary Catherine
Cox on October 4, 1988, and she survives.
Also surviving are three sons: Gary Ball and wife, Linda, of
Cecilia, KY, Noble Ball and wife, Elaine, of Heltonville, IN, and Vernon
Ball and wife, Lucinda, of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Mary Edith
Gilmore and husband, Mark, of Bloomington, IN; one brother, Floyd
Ball of Bedford, IN; four step-daughters: Cathy Jean Mitchell
and husband, Mike, of Bedford, IN, Sherry Lynn Hall and husband, P. Emerson,
of Clearsprings, Carlotta A Beavers of Martin County, and Toni D. Sturgill
and husband, Bruce, of Texas; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Mildred Ball.
He was a self-employed school bus driver, truck driver, auctioneer
and produce seller. He was a graduate of Shawswick High School.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2006, at the Ferguson-Lee
Funeral Home in Bedford, IN. Burial will follow in the Huron Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 27,
2006, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be considered
to the Huron Cemetery Maintenance Fund.
Sims - Martha J. Sims of Williams, IN, died Wednesday, July
26, 2006, at the Mitchell Manor in Mitchell, IN. Born on November
25, 1929, she was the daughter of Lowell and Bessie (Daniel) Bridges. She
married Glen Sims on December 24, 1967, and he preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters: Pam Sims of Clinton, OK, and Penny
Northcutt and husband, Dwaine, of Ponca City, OK; one son, Kendall
Sims of Jersey City, NJ; one granddaughter, Lisa Brooks and husband,
Ron, of Guthrie, OK; and several cousins. She was preceded
in death by her parents.
She was a retired school teacher and a Pink Lady volunteer for Dunn
Memorial Hospital in Bedford, IN.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006, at the Day
& Carter Mortuary with Pat Blyeth officiating. No calling hours
are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day &
Carter Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be considered to the
Lawrence County Historical Museum of the White River Humane Society.
Terry - Cathy Terry of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday,
July 26, 2006, at her residence. Born on August 29, 1954, in Sullivan,
IN, she was the daughter of George Harrison and Lois Maxine (Anderson)
Long. She married Randall Terry and he preceded her in death in 1991.
Surviving are two daughters: Christine Terry of Bedford, IN,
and Deanna Tuell and husband, Matthew, of Bedford, IN; three sons:
Charles Long, Danny Brosamle and wife Stacey, all of Bedford, IN,
and Dustin Hardwick of Linton, IN; one sister, Judy Stockart and
husband, Jeff, of Ellettsville, IN; one brother, Harrison Long and
wife, Lynn, of Jasonville, IN; and six grandchildren: Brittany
Long, Taylor, Jasmine and Zachary Brosamle, and Isaac and Quinton
Hardwick. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a homemaker.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006, at the Ferguson-Lee
Funeral Home in Bedford, IN. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006, at the funeral home.
07/24/06
Arthur - Everett Arthur, Jr.
of Springville, IN, died Monay, July 24, 2006, at his residence. Born
on February 3, 1929, he was the son of Everett and Chloe (Smith) Arthur.
He married Delight Hayes on March 20, 1954, and she survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Kathy Baker and husband, Gregory;
two grandsons: Aaron and Daniel; one sister, Joyce Arthur-Haywood
and husband, Larry; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Arthur; one nephew,
Jeff Arthur; two nieces, Sandra Imhoff and Lori Phillips; four
great-nieces and four great-nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents; brother, Jerry Arthur; two infant daughters, and
a brother and sister in infancy.
He was employed by Armstrong Farm Company and then was self-employes
by Marathon Oil Company and Mullis Petroleum as a fuel distributor. He
was a life member of the Oak Grove Pentecostal Church. His passion
in life was going to church, spending time with family, gardening and singing.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2006, in the Elmwood
Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Brothers Larry Hawkins and
Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery
in Springville, IN, with Brother Chester Anderson officiating. Pallbearers
will be Paul Alexander, Mike Allen, Jeff Arthur, Mark Jackson, Joe Jacobs,
Steve Kimmel, and Randy Jackson. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, and from 12:00 p.m. until
the time of service on Thursday, July 27, 2006, at the ay & Carter
Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be considered to the Oak Grove
Pentecostal Church.
Eggers - Joseph Eggers of Bedford, IN, died Monday,
July 24, 2006, at the Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, IN. Born
on September 20, 1917, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Willie Newton
and Lorenia (Reynolds) Eggers. He married Roxie Lillian Tincher on
February 27, 1939, and she survives.
Also surviving are three daughters: Josephine Eggers Horton
and husband, Charles, of Norman, IN; Lela Mae Eggers Hackney and
husband, Carson, and Nancy Lorenia Eggers all of Bedford, IN; one
son, William Henry Eggers and wife, Shirley, of Bedford, IN; one
sister: Ruth Marie Eggers Ross of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren:
Dianna L. Hackney Fisher and husband, Gary, Jeffrey A. Hackney and
wife, Lisa, Jill Ann Rose, W. David Eggers and Teddy Joe Eggers; seven
great-grandchildren: Lucas and wife, Lacey, Sarah, Benjamin Fisher,
Heather, Holly, Taylor Hackney, and Angela Rose; one great-granddaughter,
Shelby Rose Pruett; and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ray W. Eggers, and a great-grandson,
Jason Rose.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired in 1973
as a supervisor at NWSC Crane. He was a member of the Englewood Baptist
Church and the CCC of Mitchell, IN.
Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2006, in the Elmwood
Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Reverend David Ferry and Reverend
Gary Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory
Gardens. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members
of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33. Friends may call from 3:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the Day & Carter
Mortuary.
Reynolds - Elgan W. Reynolds of Mitchell, IN, died
Monday, July 24, 2006, at the Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford, IN. Born
on March 19, 1925, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Carl and Anna
(Wright) Reynolds. He married Roanna Cooper on December 16, 1943,
and she survives.
Also surviving are three daughters: Connie Ruth Stoll of Chandler,
IN, Elana Ro Reynolds at home, and Michelle Lynn Porter of Orleans, IN;
one son, Dearl C. Reynolds of Mitchell, IN; two grandchildren,
who were reared in the home: Jill A. Saman of Alpharetta, GA, and
Brian R. Reynolds of Bedford, IN; eleven grandchildren, and fourteen
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son,
Ronald Wayne Reynolds, one grandson, Dearl Reynolds II., and one brother,
Carl Reynolds, Jr.
He was a farmer, a truck driver for Mitchell Transport, and a bus
driver for Tunnelton and Bono Township Schools. He was a charter
member of the Talbott Cemetery Association and served on the cemetery board
for more than fifty years. He was of the Christian faith.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2006,
at the Talbott Cemetery with Reverend Robert Kirkman and Brother Larry
Alvey officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at the Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell, IN.
07/21/06
Box - Kenneth G. (Gail) Box
of Bedford, IN, died Friday, July 21, 2006, at the Hospitality House in
Bedford, IN. Born on August 8, 1937, in Lawrence County, IN, he was
the son of Bennie and Verlie (Flinn) Box.
Surviving are two sons: Richard L. Box and wife, Carolyn, of
Bedford, IN, and Kevin L. Box of Owensburg, IN; one daughter, Vicki
Vaught of Bedford, IN; two sisters: Dorothy Farris of Bedford,
IN, and Mary Jane Hamilton of Tunnelton, IN; one sister-in-law, Jewel
Box of Bedford, IN; eight grandchildren, three great-granchildren, and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,
and two brothers: Roland Box and Donald Wayne Box.
He was a retired carpenter.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2006,
at the Tunnelton Cemetery. Burial will follow. Friends may
call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006, at the Ferguson-Lee
Funeral Home in Bedford, IN.
Reynolds - Andrea L. (Deckard) Reynolds of Bedford, IN,
died Friday, July 21, 2006, at the Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington,
IN. Born on September 22, 1962, in Bloomington, IN, she was the daughter
of Roger and Sue (Brown) Deckard.
Surviving are two children: Lauren Reynolds and Mason Reynolds,
both of Bedford, IN; her mother; one step-daughter, April
Reynolds of California; two sisters: Jill Childers and husband,
Jimmy, of Bedford, IN, and Tricia Barlow and husband, Bryan, of Mitchell,
IN; nephews: Alec Barlow, Evan Barlow and Travis Barlow, all
of Mitchell, IN; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She
was preceded in death by her father.
Services will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006, in the Elmwood
Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Reverend Dirus Dustin officiating.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service on Monday,
July 24, 2006, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Cremation will follow
the service.
07/18/06
Downham - Bruce A. Downham
of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at the White River Lodge
in Bedford, IN. Born on April 22, 1971, in Bedford, IN, he was the
son of Robert Downham and Diana (Craig) Archer.
Surviving are his mother and step-father, Kenneth Archer, of Bedford,
IN; his father and step-mother, Kim, of Bedford, IN; two
brothers: Robbie Downham and wife, Tami, and Bradley Downham, all
of Bedford, IN; two step-brothers: Bob Archer of Indianapolis,
IN, and Ryan Archer of Hope, IN; maternal grandfather, Lowell Craig
of Bedford, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his maternal grandmother, Ruth Craig, an paternal grandparents,
Brian and Vera Downham.
He was a construction laborer. He was a member of the Sons
of the American Legion in Bedford, IN, and attended the Free Methodist
Church.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006, at the Cresthaven
Funeral Home in Bedford, IN. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory
Gardens. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service
on Friday, July 21, 2006, at the funeral home.
Hale - Otho Thomas "Bud" Hale of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday,
July 18, 2006, at the Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford,
IN. Born on March 17, 1918, in Needmore, IN, he was the son of
Bige and Shirley (Bennett) Hale. He married Della Mae Myers on
November 30, 1938, and she preceded him in death on February 26, 2006.
He was a veteran serving in the United States Army during World War
II. He was a self-employed carpenter, part owner of Hale Stone Company
and had also worked at Carriage House Furniture, retiring in 1990. He
was a graduate of Mitchell High School. He was a member of the Free
Methodist Church in Bedford since 1959 and was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006, at the Free
Methodist Church in Bedford, IN. Burial will follow in Cresthaven
Memory Gardens in Bedford, IN. Military rites will be accorded
by the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33 of Bedford. Friends may
call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2006, at the
Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford, IN, and from 10:00 a.m. until the
time of service on Monday, July 24, 2006, at the Free Methodist Church.
Ingle - Ruth Leone (Sheeks) Ingle of Bedford, IN, died
Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at the Westview Manor Living and Rehabilitation
Center. Born on October 2, 1913, in Lawrence County, IN, she was
the daughter of D.L. and Opal (Simpson) Sheeks. She married Louis
Crawford Ingle on August 12, 1933, and he preceded her in death on April
30, 1999.
Surviving are two daughters: Phyllis Howell and husband,
Ed, of Ellettsville, IN, and Donna Bartlett and husband, David, of Bedford,
IN; one son-in-law, Fred Dunn of Paoli, IN; one sister, Mary
(Sheeks) Wood and husband, Oren, of Bedford, IN; six grandchildren:
Vicki Gerkin, Mike Dunn, Mark Dunn, Jerri Todd, Jessica Allen and
Najget Kern; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Roy Sheeks;
one daughter, Mary Ruth Dunn; one grandson, Gregg Bennett;
and one great-granddaughter, Abigail Blackburn.
She graduated from Tunnelton High School and was a homemaker. She
was a fifty-year member of the Leesville Eastern Star. She was a
member of the Tunnelton Methodist Church for sixty years. She was
a member of the Tunnelton Homemakers.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006, in the
Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Mike Holsapple officiating.
Burial will follow in the Tunnelton Cemetery. Friends may call
from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2006, at the Day
& Carter Mortuary.
Wilson - Nathalee F. Wilson of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday,
July 18, 2006, at her residence. Born on September 6, 1935, in
Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Charlie and Clara F. (Hunter)
Ramsey. She married Carl Wilson and he preceded her in death in
1982.
Surviving are two sons: Carl M. Wilson of Bedford, IN, and
Shawn Wilson and wife, Melissa, of Bedford, IN; two daughters:
Melinda Owens and Melissa M. Wilson, both of Bedford, IN; three
brothers: Harold, Gerald and John Ramsey; one sister, Melody
Prudent, eleven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Leroy, Charles
E. and Leathel Ramsey; one sister, Juanitta Stinson, and one grandson,
Shawn Wilson, Jr.
She had been employed by M. Fine & Sons. She was a member
of the Moose Lodge.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006,
at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery with Millard Jones officiating.
Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July
21, 2006, at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
07/17/06
Lewis - Evelyn Lucille Lewis
of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, July 17, 2006, at the Dunn Memorial Hospital
in Bedford, IN. Born on July 2, 1920, in Mitchell, IN, she was
the daughter of William Bullitt and Josie (Blevins) Jolley. She married
Lowell Lewis on February 18, 1956, and he preceded her in death on February
8, 1991.
Surviving are one step-son, Dr. Robert E. Lewis of Athens, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Christine
and Dorothy Jane Jolley; three brothers: Wayne, Clyde and
Hollace Jolley; and three half-brothers: Leo, Justin and Cleatus
Jolley.
She was formerly employed at Reliance Manufacturing Company and
GM Powertrain. She was a member of the Class of 1940 of Mitchell
High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church and
the Modern Homemakers Home Ec. Club.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, in
the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Brother Josh Brumfield
officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends
may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006, and from
9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be considered to the First Christian
Church in Mitchell, IN.
Stailey - Lorna Mae (Roberts) Stailey of Anderson,
IN, died Monday, July 17, 2006, at her residence. Born on September
22, 1926, in Springville, IN, she was the daughter of Laban and Vannie
(Colvin) Roberts. She married Delmer Steve Stailey on June 4, 1942,
in Bedford, IN, and he survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Brenda Everitt and husband,
Orin, of Anderson, IN; one son, Terry Stailey and wife, Diane,
of Daleville, IN; one sister, Jewell Waldon of Bedford, IN; three
step-sisters: Mabel Day of Williams, IN, Irene Hall of Phoenix,
AZ, and Imogene Randolph of Bedford, IN; one step brother, Freddie
Barringer of Jacksonville, FL; three half-brothers: Roy Roberts
of Phoenix, AZ, John Roberts of Mesa, AZ, and Bobby Roberts of Sun City,
AZ; five grandchildren: Marianne Scott and husband, Emmett,
Steven and Tony Arena, Kim Leahy and husband, John, Mike Stailey and wife,
Linda; nine great-grandchildren: Justin and Lauren Scott, Kyla Roberts,
Joseph and Addison Arena, Matthew and Sarah Leahy, Kiersten and Ryan Stailey;
and eleven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
and her brother, Kenneth Roberts.
She was a lifelong resident of Bedford until 2004 when she and
her husband moved to Anderson, IN, to be closer to their son. She
worked for RCA for over eight years. She attended Calvary Chapel.
On June 4, 2006, she and her husband celebrated sixty-four years
of marriage.
Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in
the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Reverend James
McDowell officiating. Burial will follow in the Hilltop Cemetery
in Avoca, IN. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
07/16/06
Hodges - Mary Sue Hodges of
Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at her residence. Born
on December 19, 1945, in Knox County, IN, she was the daughter of Glen
and Belva Edington. She married Ken Hodges on September 9, 2000,
and he survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Amy Davis of Indianapolis, IN;
one granddaughter, Kylie Davis of Indianapolis, IN; one step-daughter,
Kenna Hodges of Bedford, IN; one step-son, Chris Hodges of California;
two step-granddaughters: Kristen and Eileen Hodges; and
one step-grandson, Joey Hodges. She was preceded in death by her
parents, one son, Brian Kern, and one step-son, K.T. Hodges.
She retired from Molex Corporation in Lisle, IL. She was
a charter member of the Community Baptist Fellowship. She was
also a member of the American Legion 8/40 and Auxillary, the Bedford
Lady Elks and the Rouge Chapeau Red Hat Society.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2006, at
the Community Baptist Fellowship with John Lineback officiating. Friends
may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006,
at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Cremation will follow.
Varvel - Blanch I. Varvel of Mitchell, IN, died Sunday,
July 16, 2006, at the Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center
in Mitchell, IN. Born on June 16, 1928, in Washington County,
IN, she was the daughter of Milo and Daisy (Collier) Brewer. She
married Hubert Eugene Varvel on March 3, 1945, and he preceded her in
death on September 4, 1999.
Surviving are one daughter, Brenda K. Wood and husband, Keith,
of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Otho Brewer of Leipsic, IN; two
grandchildren: Tisha Hitchcock and Aaron Wood; and two
great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents,
one son: Randy Lee Varvel; five sisters: Gladys Fields,
Verlie Hoggatt, Martha Mann, Wilma Hamilton, and Flossie Horner; and
four brothers: Delbert, Homer, John and Noble Brewer.
She had been employed at the Smith Cabinet Company and was a
member of Stonginton Church of Christ.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006, in
the Memorial Chapel of the Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell, IN, with
Brother Allen Burris and Brother Joshua Brumfield officiating. Burial
will follow in Lawrenceport Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2006, and from 9:00 a.m.
until the time of service on Friday, July 21, 2006, at the funeral home.
07/15/06
King - Marilyn G. King
of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the Dunn Memorial
Hospital in Bedford, IN. Born of August 5, 1920, in Terre Haute,
IN, she was the daughter of Henry and Belva (Turner) Dobson. She
married Kelsey King on October 30, 1939, and he preceded her in death
on September 6, 2003.
Surviving are two daughters: Sharon McCoy and husband,
Michael, of Mitchell, IN, and Maribel Longest and husband, Robert, of
Orleans, IN; one son, Mark King of Ormond Beach, FL; four
sisters: Charlotte Richardson of Easley, SC, Beverly Connoly of Bellingham,
WA, Sondra Lewis of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Myrna Austin of St. Cloud,
FL; two brothers: Calvin Dobson of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and
Willard Dobson of Mitchell, IN; nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Evelyn McFarland,
three brothers: Harry, Robert and Richard Dobson; and one
grandson.
She was a charter member of the Church of the Nazarene in Orleans,
IN. She loved cooking, gardening, and her children.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006,
in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell, IN, with
Reverend Mike Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview
Cemetery in Orleans. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service
on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at the funeral home.
Pierce - Gertrude Mae (Snow) Pierce of Bedford, IN,
died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at her residence. Born on December
28, 1917, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Ora and Bertha
(Gaines) Snow. She married Wayne R. Pierce on September 23, 1941,
and he survives.
Also surviving are one son, David Pierce and wife, Donna, of
Bedford, IN; one grandson, Drew Pierce and wife, Brandy, of Melbourne,
FL; two great-grandsons: Bryce and Connor Pierce of Melbourne,
FL; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her parents, one son, Wayne Pierce, Jr.; two sisters: Frances
Fields and Edith Ellison; and four brothers: Ralph, Charles,
Walter, and William Snow.
She was a member of Faith Mission Church in Bedford, IN.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in
the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford, IN,
with Reverend Leonard Sankey and Reverend J. Stevan Manley officiating.
Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July
18, 2006, at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Trueblood - Lenna H. Trueblood of Bedford,
IN, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the Hospitality House in Bedford,
IN. Born on September 13, 1915, she was the daughter of Albert
and Mary Jane (Craig) Reuter. She married Opal Trueblood, and
he survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Jon Trueblood and wife, Betty,
of Westerville, OH, and Phil Trueblood and wife, Ann, of Diamond Bar,
CA; one daughter, Suellen Trueblood Griffith and husband, Dennis,
of Bedford, IN; one sister, Gladys Hackney of Seymour, IN; five
grandchildren: Susan Doone, Tina Lewis, Ryan Griffith, Allyson
Griffith, and Gregory Trueblood; and five great-grandchildren: Kyle
Doone, Cody Doone, Connor Lewis, Broderick Lewis and Gavin Lewis. She
was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Kenneth Reuter.
She was married for sixty-seven years. She was formerly
employed at the Williams Post Office and had worked in food services
for the North Lawrence Community Schools. She was a member of
the Central Church of Christ in Bedford, IN.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006,
in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford,
IN, with Brother Darrell Simon officiating. Burial will follow
at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
07/12/06
Gammon - Jesse Gammon, Jr.
of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Mitchell Manor Living
and Rehabilitation Center. Born on April 16, 1923, in Shoals,
IN, he was the son of Jesse and Rosa (Brown) Gammon, Sr. He married
Martha Ann McGinnis in 1958, and she preceded him in death on December
12, 1990.
Surviving are two sons: Harold Ray Gammon of Hinesville,
GA, and David Lee Gammon of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Linda
Diane Stevens of Mooresville, IN; one niece, Nancy Covey of Bedford,
IN; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Margaret Brewster.
He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World
War II. He was a self-employed carpenter and attended the Mitchell
Church of the Nazarene.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14,
2006, in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Shoals, IN, with Reverend Mark
Bechtel officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Cecil
C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and the Marvin R. Davis Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell,
IN.
Kenworthy - Norma K. Kenworthy of Bloomington,
IN, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at her residence. Born on September
11, 1913, in Martinsville, IN, she was the daughter of William I. and
Lula S. (Kelso) James. She married Joseph Eugene "Gene" Kenworthy
on June 12, 1941, and he preceded her in death on December 16, 1996.
Surviving are four sons: Jack Kenworthy and wife, Shelly,
of Bedford, IN; Dr. Tony Kenworthy and wife, Sharon, of Bloomington,
IN; Joseph Kenworthy and wife, Gari, of Terre Haute, IN; and
Robert Kenworthy and wife, Katie, of Paris, TN; twelve grandchildren:
Teresa Summerville and husband, Mike, of Bedford, IN; Kelley
Kemper and husband, Larry, of Westfield, IN; Katie Matlock, Robert
Kenworthy II, Theodore Kenworthy and wife, Laura; Joseph E. "Chip"
Kenworthy III and wife, Katie, all of Paris, TN; Todd Kenworthy
and wife, Jessica, Buffy Perkins and husband, Ross, all of Indianapolis,
IN; Jenny DeWald of Sarasota, FL; Adam Kern of Enterprise,
AL; Andrea Kern of Bloomington, IN; and Amber Chastain and
husband, David, of Yarmouth, ME; fifteen great-grandchildren: Matt,
Lee and Nate Matlock; Kinnon Kopp; Kyler Sherrill; Abby,
Katie and Anna Kemper; Robbie and Olivia Kenworthy; Zoe and
Emma DeWald; Clayton and Hannah Summerville and Nora Perkins;
and her caregivers: Tammy Salyers, Martha McCammon, Kim Akers and
Jamie Murdock. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son,
Donald James Kenworthy in infancy; one sister, Nedra James Ely; and
two brothers: Bud and Bill James.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Class of
1931 of Martinsville High School and a member of the Class of 1937 of
the Indiana University Law School. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church in Bedford, IN, president of the Parkview PTA,
province officer of Tri-Kappa, and president of Tri-Kappa. She served
on the state constitution committee of Tri-Kappa and was a United Way chairperson.
She was president of the North Lawrence Scholarship Foundation for
three years and served on the North Lawrence Scholarship Committee. She
was president of Pink Ladies of Dunn Memorial Hospital in 1971 and from
1983 to 1985. She received the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Service Award in 1984 and the Daughters of Lawrence County Walk
With Excellence Award in March, 2006. From 1983 until 1986, she
was an advisory board member of the Bedford College Center Oakland City
University. She was also a member of the Welcome Wagon for many years.
Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at
the First United Methodist Church in Bedford, IN. Burial will
follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 3:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006, at Cresthaven Funeral
Home in Bedford, IN, and from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on
Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the church. Memorial contributions may
be considered to the North Lawrence Community Foundation - Kenworthy Family
Scholarship; Lawrence County Baseball League; Limestone Girls
Club or Thornton Memorial Boys Club.
07/11/06
Brinegar - Roxie E. Brinegar
of Bedford, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the Westview Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Bedford, IN. Born on August 5, 1914,
in Hardinsburg, IN, she was the daughter of Oscar and Anna (Masterson)
Thompson. She married George Brinegar on December 25, 1937, and
he survives.
Also surviving are one son, Aaron Brinegar of Bedford, IN;
one daughter, Peri Combs of Jasper, IN; one sister, Lois
Campbell of Salem, IN; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Elmer
and Marvin Thompson.
She was co-owner and operator of George's Gateway in Bedford
for many years before retiring.
Private graveside services were on Thursday, July 13, 2006,
in Beech Grove Cemetery in Beech Grove, IN. Details were under
the direction of Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford, IN.
07/09/06
Bourland - Agnes M. Bourland
of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at the Dunn Memorial Hospital
in Bedford, IN. Born on February 5, 1915, in Lawrence County,
IN, she was the daughter of Robert and Maude (Sanders) Gyger. She
married William Samuel Bourland on August 15, 1936, and he died in
December, 1991.
Surviving are one son, Robert Bourland of Bedford, IN; three
daughters: Betty Bourland, Pat Bruin and Jeri Cain all of Bedford,
IN; six grandchildren: Annette Warnick, Sherri Sons,
Carri Smith all of Bedford, IN, Michelle Brown of Newburgh,
IN, LuAnne Baker of Solsbury, IN, Susan Cannon of Berry, KY; seventeen
great-grandchildren: Rikki Crane, Nicole Sons, Andrew Sons,
Nathaniel Warnick, Jessica Case, Brandon Brown, Bailey Brown, Jacob
Brown, Mike Baker, Garrett Baker, William Bruin, Rachel Cannon, Robert
Cannon, Susie Cannon, Shannon Watkins, Amy Clark and Kyle Sons; eight
great-great-grandchildren: Austin Sons, Bracie Crane, Halie Crane,
Adison Watkins, Morgan Watkins, Seth Watkins, Caitlyn Clark and Jasper
Sons. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Ralph
and Roland Gyger; two sisters: Gloy Correll and Gayle Harvey;
and granddaughter, Lesia Gail Cox.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church.
A private service for family and friends will be conducted
at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Friends may call from
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the Day &
Carter Mortuary.
07/08/06
Klumpp - Karl F. Klumpp, Jr.,
of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at the Stonebridge
Health Campus in Bedford, IN. Born on July 18, 1928, he was
the son of Karl F. and Blanche E. (Fiddler) Klumpp. He married
Rheadawn Browning on August 21, 1952, and she preceded him in death
on July 3, 1976.
Surviving are two sons: Steve Klumpp of Mitchell,
IN, and Bradley Klumpp of Bedford, IN; and one granddaughter,
Diane Michelle Luttrell of Bedford, IN. He was preceded in death
by his parents, twin brother, Gus Klumpp, and his companion, Wilma
Byers.
He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World
War II. He was retired from General Motors as a shipping supervisor.
He was a member of the American Legion Gillen Post #33, 40&8,
the VFW Post 1686, and the Bedford Boat and Sportsman Club. He
was a volunteer at the Bedford Boys Club and was a past member of the
Lions Club.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2006,
in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor
Gary Stevens officiating. Entombment will follow in Cresthaven
Memory Gardens. Graveside military rites will be accorded by
members of the American Legion Gillen Post #33. Friends may call
from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the Day
& Carter Mortuary.
Wray - Eula Wray of Bedford, IN, died
Saturday, July 8, 2006, at her residence. Born on December
10, 1925, in Middleboro, KY, she was the daughter of Jonathan and
Mellie (Howard) Blanton. She married Paul H. Wray on June 18,
1947, and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1994.
Surviving are one son, Larry Wray of Morgantown, IN; one
granddaughter, Tiffanie Wray of Bedford, IN; one grandson,
Derek Wray of Heltonville, IN; four great-granddaughters: Jordan
Wray, Kaylee and Janelle Norman and Amber Jarvis; one great-grandson,
Brayden Jarvis; one brother, Donovan Blanton of Bedford, IN;
and three sisters: Ann Kutzle of Florida, Mable Boger
of Charlestown, and Irene Bryant of Kentucky; and several nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother,
Cecil Blanton.
She was employed for thirty years at GM Powertrain (Central
Foundry) in Bedford, IN, retiring in 1982. She also owned and
operated Wray Produce in Bedford and Morgantown, IN. She was a
graduate of Huron High School, a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church
and was an avid bowler. She was an Indianapolis 500 fan and loved
horse racing at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006,
at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford, IN, with Pastor Paul
Neuman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory
Gardens. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service
on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be considered to the Alzheimer's Association for Research.
07/07/06
Bugh - Brenda Ritter Bugh
of Bedford, IN, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at the Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center in Bedford, IN. Born on January 13, 1944, in Bedford,
IN, she was the daughter of Fred Ritter and Catherine (Hill) Sumpter
and step-father, Kenneth Sumpter, who raised her.
Surviving are three sons: Kenny Bugh and partner,
Barbara Martin, Duke Bugh and wife, Mindy; and Matthew Bugh and wife,
Kelli, all of Bedford, IN; seven grandchildren: Dustin,
Jessica, J.D., Kevan, Bailey and Geena Bugh and Tara Canfield; one
step-granddaughter, Jordan Snow; one sister, Sharon Vance of
Bedford, IN; one nephew, Jeff Vance of Bedford, IN; and one
niece, Cindy Vance of Bedford, IN. She was preceded in death by
her parents.
She was involved in retail sales for many years and was
the former owner of Hoover's Candy Shop in Bedford.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006,
in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford,
IN, with Reverend Glenn Duncan and Reverend Phil McDonald officiating.
Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends
may call from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006, at the
Day & Carter Mortuary.
Ingle - Virginia M. Ingle of Bedford,
IN, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at the White River Lodge in Bedford,
IN. Born on January 29, 1909, she was the daughter of Charles
Henry and Bertha C. (Showalter) Taylor. She married Clifford
C. Ingle and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1962.
Surviving are two sons: Carl Eugene Ingle and wife,
Mary, of San Diego, CA, and Bill Ingle and wife, Carole, of Bedford,
IN; one daughter, Elaine Ingle Roberts and husband, Joe,
of Bellbrook, OH; two sisters: Esther Bluff of Sparta, IL, and
Anna Loveall of Wheeling, WV; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Olivia
Mize and Jeanetta Taylor; and three brothers: Charles, Jr.,
Leland and Louis Taylor.
She was employed at Sarkes-Tarzian Inc. and had worked
in food service of Indiana University before retiring in 1979. She
was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Bedford, IN.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006,
in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford,
IN, with Reverend David Colgan officiating. Burial will follow
in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until
7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2006, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time
of service on Monday, July 10, 2006, at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Shaw - Theron M. Shaw, Sr. of Mitchell,
IN, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis,
IN. Born on October 25, 1935, in Metcalfe County, KY, he was
the son of Otis Orin and Teenie (Lester) Shaw. He married Janice
Kunkler on May 18, 1957, and she preceded him in death on February
11, 2004.
Surviving are two daughters: Martina Marie Fields
of Mitchell, IN, and Dorothy Jean Sullivan of Gainesville, FL; three
sons: Theron M. Shaw, Jr. of Paoli, IN, Michael Anthony Shaw
of Mitchell, IN, and Otis Orin Shaw of Martinsville, IN; seven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents and brothers: Virgil, Otis, Hubert, Arley
and Rondal Shaw.
He was retired from General Motors-Chevrolet in Indianapolis,
IN, and was a member of the United Auto Workers. He was a member
of Jonathan's Gym Health Club and attended Unity Missionary Baptist
Church.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006,
in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Pastor Danny
Goens officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July
10, 2006, and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday, July
11, 2006, at the funeral home.
07/06/06
Busch - John Ray Busch of
Mitchell, IN, died Thursday, July 6, 2006, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA
Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. Born on April 11, 1937, in Mitchell,
IN, he was the son of Charles C. and Naomi (Stewart) Busch. He married
Linda Bush of Unionville, IN, and she survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Eugenia L. Moore of Bloomington,
IN; two sons: Frank Deckard and Jeff Ray Busch, both of
Unionville, IN; his mother, Naomi Busch of Orleans, IN; six
sisters: Edna Marlat of Logansport, IN, Sharon Baker of Crawfordsville,
IN, Elnora King of Bedford, IN, Janet Wisely of Orleans, IN, Oneita
Roach of Bloomfield, IN, and Gayle Spadie of Springville, IN; six
brothers: Clarence Busch of Marengo, IN, Elmer Busch of Paoli,
IN, Mike, Paul and Jim Busch all of Orleans, IN, and Ray Busch of Bedford,
IN; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
father.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard
the USS Grand Canyon. He had been employed at the Indiana
National Guard Armory in Bloomington, IN, and at Kinser Lumber Company.
He attended the Apostolic Faith Assembly.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006,
at the Mitchell Cemetery with Reverend Daniel Jones officiating.
Military rites will be accorded by the Cecil C. Martin American
Legion Post No. 250 and the Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post No. 9107. Friends may call from 9:20 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
on Monday, July 11, 2006, at the Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell,
IN.
McKeen - Betty V. McKeen of Bedford, IN, died
Thursday, July 6, 2006, at the Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford,
IN. Born on December 1, 1928, in Terre Haute, IN, she was the
daughter of Carl A. and Mildred (Edwards) Valentine. She married
William Riley McKeen on March 12, 1955, and he survives.
Also surviving are two daughters: Candice McKing
of North Vernon, IN, and Frederika Shwago of Ft. Wayne, IN; one
son, William Riley McKeen of Bloomington, IN; one brother, Bill
Valentine of Terre Haute, IN; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2006,
at the Callahan Hughes Funeral Home in Terre Haute, IN. Entombment
will follow at the Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, IN. Friends
may call from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006,
at the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford, IN, and from 2:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the Callahan Hughes Funeral
Home in Terre Haute, IN.
07/04/06
Christmas - Dorothy J. Christmas
of Sellersburg, IN, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at the Sellersburg
Health and Rehab Center. Born in Petersburg, IN, she was the
daughter of Don Cecil and Jessia Pearl (Richardson) Hughes. She
married John Phillips, and he preceded her in death. She later
married Ivan Christmas.
Surviving are one son, John William Phillips of Tunnelton,
IN; three daughters: Mima Lou Meyer of Sellersburg, IN,
Phyllis Colleen Smith of Pennsylvania, and Rose Mary Stone of Belleville,
IL; one sister, Joyce Drew of Oakland City, IN; and
eleven grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and a domestic worker.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2006,
at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford, IN. Burial will
follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m.
until the time of service at the funeral home.
07/03/06
Phillips - Lucille "Tee" Phillips
of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, July 3, 2006, at the Mitchell Manor
Living and Rehabilitation Center in Mitchell, IN. Born on November,
2, 1923, she was the daughter of William Otto and Angie May (Miller)
Stewart. She married William F. Phillips on December
7, 1946, and he survives.
Also surviving are one son, Timothy Frank Phillips and
wife, Louise Newburgh; three daughters: Kimberly Ann
Todd and husband, Brent, and Anita Louise Stephens and husband, Mike,
and Angie Kay Mercer and husband, David, all of Indianapolis, IN; eight
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her parents and sister, Louise Baugh.
She retired from the Mitchell High School cafeteria and
was a member of the Class of 1943 of Mitchell High School. She
was a fifty year member of the First Baptist Church.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2006,
in the Memorial Chapel of the Chastain Funeral Home with Reverend
Bill Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on
Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be considered
to the First Baptist Church in Mitchell, IN.
07/01/06
Bex - Robert (Bob) Bex of Bedford, IN, died
Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Bloomington Select Hospital in Bloomington,
IN. Born on August 6, 1925, in Williams, IN, he was the son
of John Logan and Manie (Terrell) Bex. He married Doris L. Maick
on February 5, 1944, and she survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Sonya Riddle and husband,
Kyle W., Jr., of Orlando, FL; one son, Robert Bex, II and
wife, Patty, of Bedford, IN; three sisters: Ruth Hutsell
of Indianapolis, IN; Lucile Williams of Bloomfield, IN; and
Sarah Francis Bright of Anderson, IN; one brother, Russell Bex
of Columbus, IN; five grandchildren: Soni McCarty and husband,
Art, of Sanford, FL; Regiena Maxwell and husband, Carlos, of
St. Cloud, FL; Kyle W. Riddle, III of Seattle, WA; Robin
Bex of Bloomington, IN; and Jennifer Bex of Indianapolis, IN;
two step-grandchildren: Matthew Turner and wife, Dianna,
of Bedford, IN; Angela Chase and husband, Joe, of Springville,
IN; five great-grandchildren: Gia, Mari and Carlos Maxwell
II, Allie and Kenzie McCarty; four step-great-grandchildren: Lauren
and Garrett Turner, and Taylor and Ashely Chase; and many beloved
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
sisters: Grace Doane and Ida Trublood; four brothers: Dennis,
Logan, Glen and Raymond Bex; and a daughter-in-law, Claudia Helton
Bex.
He was a veteran serving with the United States Army
during World War II at Hickam Air Field in Hawaii. He retired
from Central Foundry Division of General Motors in 1983 after thirty-two
years of service. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church
and U.A.W. Local #440. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent many years
hunting in the hills of Indiana with friends and family members. He
played with the Bedford AC's baseball team and played both fast and slow
pitch softball with several teams.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2006,
in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Reverend
John Dodd and Reverend Glenn Duncan officiating. Burial will
follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, and from 9:00 a.m.
until the time of service on Thursday, July 6, 2006, at the Day &
Carter Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be considered to The
Robert Bex Baseball Scholarship Fund.
McIntire - Joseph
Patrick "Pat" McIntire of Tunnelton, IN, died Saturday, July 1, 2006,
at his residence. Born on January 20, 1939, in Jennings County,
IN, he was the son of Emerson and Mary M. (Arbuckle) McIntire.
Surviving are two daughters: Mary M. Coolbaugh and
husband, Jess, and Tina M. Shields and husband, Scott, all of Virginia;
one son, Joseph P. McIntire, Jr. of Virginia; one
brother, Johnny Ray Miller; his former wife, Audrey Fisher McIntire
of Virginia; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents, step-father, George Miller, one sister, Carrie
Mae McIntire, and one brother, William McIntire.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired
from Seymour Tubing.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date in
North Carolina. No calling hours are scheduled. Arrangements
are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Patton - Anna Patton of Bedford, IN, died Saturday,
July 1, 2006, at the Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, IN. Born
on December 21, 1922, in Berlin, PA, she was the daughter of Michael
and Florence Farina Mollica. She married Calvin Patton on October
27, 1944, in Maryland, and he survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Tim Patton and wife,
Sheena, and Scott Patton and wife, Debbie, all of Bedford, IN; four
daughters: Peggy Elmore and husband, Roy, of Montana; Marilyn
Elmore and husband, John, of Sellersburg, IN; Linda Harrell of
Lafayette, IN; and Pam Walden and husband, Matt, of Bedford, IN;
two sisters, one brother, sixteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Sharon
Rogers in 1987, one grandson, and nine brothers and sisters.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic Church.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006,
at Cresthaven Funeral Home in Bedford, IN. Burial will follow
at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 12:00 noon
until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Cresthaven Funeral
Home.
Thomas - Treva J. Thomas of Owensburg, IN,
died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at her residence. Born on December
31, 1923, in Owensburg, IN, she was the daughter of Ray and Juanita
(Smith) Cobb. She married W. L. (Tuffy) Thomas on Movember
5, 1941, and he preceded her in death on April 3, 2001.
Surviving are one daughter, Derenda Thomas Todd of Bedford,
IN; one son, Myron L. Thomas and wife, Faye, of Owensburg,
IN; five grandchildren: Gregg Todd and wife, Pamela; Mike
Todd; Deann Todd Perry, Steven L. Thomas and wife, Allison;
and Lora Thomas; and seven great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her parents.
She was the owner of W. L. Thomas, Inc. of Owensburg,
IN, which was founded with her husband in 1960. She was a member
of the Owensburg Church of Christ.
Graveside services for family and friends will be at
11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the Owensburg Cemetery
in Owensburg, IN. There will be no visitation as the family
will gather for private time at the Day & Carter Mortuary.