March 08, 2010

Christina M. Matlock

Dec. 24, 1924 — March 6, 2010

Christina Maxine Matlock, 85, Bedford, formerly of Indianapolis, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday at her son’s residence in Orleans.

She was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Marshall and Almira Katherine (Bowman) Evans. She married Carl J. Matlock on Sept. 23, 1943, and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2007.

She was a real estate broker and during World War II, she served as a secretary for the Army Air Force.

She was of the Wesleyan faith and attended Faith Mission Church in Bedford, when she was able. She was saved at Westside Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis. She served many years as youth leader for the Nazarene Indianapolis District Young People’s Society. She traveled in Evangelism, both singing and preaching for over 30 years.

She was a 1943 graduate of Ben Davis High School.

Survivors include two sons, Carl Kent Matlock, M.D., and wife Janet of Bedford, and the Rev. Joseph Keith Matlock and wife Charlotte of Orleans; six grandchildren, Cynthia Matlock of Bedford, Diane Survance and husband Daniel of Mitchell, David Kent Matlock, M.D., and wife Jilayne of Mitchell, Steven Matlock of Orleans, Michael Matlock and wife Kim of Mitchell and Susanne Mincer and husband Joseph of Orleans; eight great-grandchildren, Justin, Jonathan, and Joseph Ryan, Jared and Janae Matlock, Cameron and Patrick Survance, and Megan Mincer; three sisters-in-law, Marjorie Sulgrove and Jane Evans, both of Indianapolis, and Norma Evans of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Marcile Evans and Margaret Orders; and three brothers, James, and Loren Gilbert, and Warren Evans.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford with the Rev. Steven Hight officiating. Burial will be in Mundell Cemetery in Lawrence County.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International in memory of Christina Matlock.

Charles H. Greene

Sept. 12, 1934 — March 6, 2010

Lt. Col. Charles H. “Charlie” Greene, 75, Mitchell, passed away at 9:39 p.m. Saturday at Bloomington Hospital.

Born Sept. 12, 1934, in Lawrence County, he was the son of John and Helen (Wagner) Greene. He married Linda Kiess June 23, 1973.

Charlie had been employed at Roberts Brass for 25 years and was at Stone City Products for 30-plus years. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1952 and was a member of the American Red Cross, American Legion Post No. 250, Bedford Boat and Sportsmen’s Club, Spring Mill Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Masonic Lodge No. 228 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, York Rite and Murat Shrine.

He was a member of the Army National Guard for 42 years, and a graduate of the Command and General Staff College.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Greene of Mitchell; sons, Michael H. Greene of Mitchell; Timothy S. Greene and wife, Melissa of Bedford; grandsons, Logan Michael Greene and Jay W. Duncan; sisters, Mary Russell and Martha Collins, both of Mitchell, and Donna Bruns, of Tucson, Ariz.; brother, Ralph Greene of Bedford; half brothers, James Greene and Howard Greene, both of Paoli, and Gary Greene of Jasper; and a half sister, Darla Lynn of Paoli.

His father; mother, Helen Greene Wilfong; and brother, Joseph Greene, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit, American Legion Post No. 250, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. A fellowship and reception will follow the service at the American Legion Post No. 250.

Friends may call from 3-8:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 until the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic Lodge No. 228 will conduct a memorial service at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts: American Legion Post No. 250 Honor Guard.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.

Delores Albright

July 29, 1937 — March 6, 2010

Delores “Lori” Albright, 72, Mitchell, passed away at 10:22 p.m. Saturday at Bloomington Hospital. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and best friend. She was a true blessing to all who knew her.

Born July 29, 1937, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Vaught) Ritchison. She married Kenneth S. Albright Dec. 3, 1996.

She had been employed at Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center and Terry’s 66 Service. She was a member of the Orleans Church of Christ and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1955.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth S. Albright of Mitchell; daughters, Ruthie Pruitt of Orleans, Susan Bridges and Wendy Smith, both of Mitchell, and Rebecca James of Henderson, Tenn.; stepdaughters, Ricki Albright of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rhonda Gilbert, Rebecca Waggoner, and Robin Drew, all of Brownsburg; grandchildren, Kimberly Earl, Matthew Russell, Angela Edwards, Kyle Taylor, Kaila and Ryan Smith, Kasey Waggoner and Dustin Waggoner, Katie Fleece, Jimmy Wedick, Sarah and Clarice Gilbert, Megan Morgan, and Ashley Drew; and 12 great grandchildren.

Her parents; and siblings, Esther Goldsberry, Paul Ritchison, Margie Simpson, Don Ritchison, and Patty Ritchison preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Brother Michel Mahler officiating.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

Memorial Gifts: Orleans Church of Christ

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.

March 07, 2010

John E. Fleck Sr.

March 19, 1946 — March 5, 2010

John E. Fleck Sr., 63, of Bloomington passed away Friday, March 5, 2010, at his residence.

Born, March 19, 1946, in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of Edward M. and Dorothy E. (Thomas) Fleck.

John was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed being with his family. He also enjoyed riding theme park roller coasters with his grandson Thomas J. Fleck.

He was a signal maintainer for CSX railroad for 28 years, and he was an avid hunter.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Susan M. (Engelhard) Fleck, two sons, John E. Fleck Jr., Thomas R. Fleck, one daughter, Bonnie M. Fleck, four grandchildren, Thomas J. Fleck, Amanda Ramey, Adam M. Cook, and Addison M. Cook, all of Bloomington; one sister, Peggy Heaton (Dennis), of Bedford; one brother-in-law Larry K. Deckard, of Bloomington, and several nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Dorothy Deckard.

Services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47401.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at The Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W. Dr., Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pdcfuneralchapel.com .

Infant Marshall Alexander Flynn

March 2, 2010 — March 2, 2010

Marshall Alexander Flynn died at 10:18 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Bloomington Hospital.

Born March 2, 2010, he was the son of Daniel Flynn and Veronica Blackburn.

Survivors include his parents of Bedford; maternal grandparents: Ronnie and Margaret Blackburn of Heltonville; paternal grandparents William and Lee Ann Flynn of Bedford; four uncles: David Flynn and wife Kim of Noblesville, Ronnie Blackburn and wife Adrienne of Heltonville, William Blackburn of Ill., Daniel Blackburn of RI; and one aunt: Jennifer Holman of Greenwood; and several cousins.

Private graveside services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 8th at the Cresthaven Memory Gardens with Rev. Richard Tallman officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until noon on Monday, March 8th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Marshall at www.daycarter.com.

March 06, 2010

Jimmy Lee Baker

Oct. 2, 1959 — March 4, 2010

Jimmy Lee Baker, 50, of Solsberry passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010, at his residence.

Born October 2, 1959, in Linton, he was the son of Lonnis and Janet (Martindale) Baker.

Jimmy loved over the road truck driving and mission trips with the Lord. He was a member of the House of Prayer in Bloomington.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Carol Baker of Solsberry; his children, Elisha Nicole Baker Adams, Charles Anthony Baker, both of Solsberry, and Jeremiah Jordan Baker of Orleans, Indiana. Five grandchildren, three brothers, Lonnis Baker, Larry Baker and Billy Baker. Two sisters, Bobbi Joe Chambers and Lesa Sanders; and his mother, Janet Baker of Springville.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Lonnis Baker.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the hour of the Memorial Service on Monday, March 8, 2010 at the House of Prayer, 4100 N. Hartstrait Rd in Bloomington.

The Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010, at the House of Prayer in Bloomington with Pastor Larry Mitchell officiating.

Donations may be made in Jimmy’s name to the 700 Club, 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463.

Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.

March 05, 2010

Sharon R. Greer

Aug. 3, 1937 — Feb. 28, 2010

Sharon R. Greer, of Bloomington, passed away Feb. 28 at her residence. She was 72 years old.

Born Aug. 3, 1937, she was the daughter of Les and Louise (Marsh) Anderson.

She enjoyed working in her garden growing vegetables and flowers and loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her three children, Lisa Knies and husband Gregg of Sellersburg, Mike Greer and wife Ardela of Oolitic, and Richard Greer and wife Kay of Bloomington; six grandchildren, Morgan Knies of Sellersburg, Courtney Wise of Memphis, Tenn., Jason Greer of Spencer, Tanna Covey of Oolitic, Marcy Kalat of San Francisco, Calif., and Paula Zurbuch of Bloomington; and eight great-grandchildren, Nathanael and Jacob Covey of Oolitic, Alexis Greer of Springville, Drew Wise of Memphis, Tenn., Marley Kalat of San Francisco, Calif., and Blaine, Bryce and Drew Zurbuch of Bloomington.

She was preceded in death by her mother; and a daughter, Deanna Greer.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old State Rd. 37, with burial to follow at Clover Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

Marshall A. Flynn

Marshall Alexander Flynn, infant son of Daniel Flynn and Veronica Blackburn, died Tuesday at Bloomington Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

March 04, 2010

Jason S. Lagle

Oct. 5, 1973 — March 2, 2010

Jason S. Lagle, 36, Mitchell, passed away at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday at Bloomington Hospital.

Born Oct. 5, 1973, in Paoli, he was the son of Gerry and Pauline (Melvin) Lagle.

He had been employed at Regal-Beloit and most recently at Fieldstar.

Jason graduated in 1992 from Mitchell High School and attended Indiana State University.

Surviving are a daughter, Zoey Alaine Lagle and her mother, Amy, of Petersburg; his parents, Gerry and Pauline Lagle of Mitchell; a brother, David Lagle and wife Shannon of Mitchell; a nephew, Gavin Lagle; and a niece, Olivia Lagle.

His grandparents, Cecil and Pearl Lagle and Otha and Goldie Melvin, preceded him in death.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service at a reception in the Christian Life Center.

Memorial Gifts: Zoey Alaine Lagle Fund, in care of the Bloomfield State Bank, 1309 W. Main St., Mitchell, 47446

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.

Cletus Waggoner Jr.

Oct. 28, 1954 — Feb. 27, 2010

Cletus “Butch” Waggoner Jr., 55, of Vero Beach, Fla., died Saturday at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.

Born Oct. 28, 1954, in Bedford, he was the son of Cletus R. and Ethel Naomi Waggoner.

He retired from the City of Bedford Street Department and attended the Fayetteville Baptist Church.

He was a graduate of Ivy Tech State College in Indiana and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He moved to Vero Beach from Springville in 2007.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Gina L. (Payton) Waggoner of Vero Beach; a son, Matthew Waggoner of Indianapolis; a brother, Steve Waggoner of Columbus; and numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Brother Keith Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Lowder Cemetery in Springville.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Cletus at www.daycarter.com.

Lois Phemister

1938 — March 2, 2010

Lois “Joann” Zike Phemister, 71, of Heltonville, passed away Tuesday at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center in Bedford.

Born in 1938, she was the daughter of Bruce and Mary Ziker, both of whom preceded her in death. In 2007, she married Larry Phemister, and he survives.

She had retired from JayC Food Stores. She enjoyed gardening, mushroom hunting and working in her yard.

Surviving with her husband, Larry of Heltonville; are three children, Lois (Rondall) Burnside, Bill (Penny) Taylor, and Connie Michaels (fiance´ Jim Prairie); one sister, Sharon Kirts; five brothers, Paul Zike, Larry Zike, Jimmy Zike, Lloyd Zike and Robert Zike; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by both parents; an infant sister, Nona Ruth Zike; a sister, Carol Steinbarger; and a brother, Jerry Zike.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Winklepleck-Weesner Funeral Home in Brownstown, with Steve Gommel officiating. Burial will be in the Christianburg Cemetery in Brown County.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made to www.w-wfuneralhome.biz.

Mykala S. Morin

Dec. 31, 1974 — Feb. 28, 2010

Mykala Sue Morin, 35, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Martinsville, passed from this life on Sunday at her residence.

She was born on Dec. 31, 1974, in Terre Haute, to Larry W. Morin and Arliann “Ann” (Cramer) Pinto.

Mykala lived most of her childhood in Martinsville and moved to Loogootee, during high school, where she graduated with the class of 1993.

Following graduation, she attended Indiana University in Bloomington and then transferred and graduated from the University of Minneapolis in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

She was a regional manager for Regis Salons in the Minneapolis area before moving to Texas in 2007. Soon after moving, she opened her own business, Smart for Life Weight Center, a weight reduction company.

She enjoyed helping others, all sporting activities, snow skiing, reading, movies, traveling, physical fitness and exercise.

She leaves behind a host of family, including her husband, Jeffrey Fox of Plano, Texas; father and stepmother, Larry W. and Melody Morin of Bedford; mother and stepfather, Ann and Irv Pinto of LaQuinta, Calif.; one brother, Mark Morin of French Lick; three sisters, Monica Morin of Bedford, and Mikisha and Mikindra Morin, both of Martinsville; and one stepbrother, Tim Chastain of Paoli.

Family and friends are encouraged to visit on Friday, from 4-8 p.m. at Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center in Martinsville. Rev. Ken Ransom will conduct a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home on Saturday. Cremation will follow the celebration of life service.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.nealandsummers.com.

March 03, 2010

Shirley A. Johnson

Jan. 10, 1934 — March 1, 2010

Shirley A. Johnson, 76, of Bloomington and formerly of Bedford, died on Monday at her residence in Bloomington.

She was born Jan. 10, 1934, in Bedford, the daughter of Lionel Brown and Mabel (Griggs) Patterson. Shirley attended St. Vincent’s Catholic School and graduated from Bedford High School in 1952. At age 4 she started singing and dancing and performed in many local productions.

Shirley worked at General Motors Central Foundry in Bedford until 1980. She then worked at Indiana University Building Services and the Bloomington Herald-Times until she retired in 1999. She was a member of the Bloomington Baptist Church.

She was loved by so many and her strength was insurmountable. She will be so dearly missed but as she was such an angel here on earth, we know she is one in heaven now.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Brian Dorsey of Bloomington, two sons, Jim Turpin and his wife Jan of Memphis, Tenn., and David Harris of Portland, Ore.; and four grandsons, James Harris, Lucas Turpin, Dylan Dorsey and Carter Turpin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Johnson; her mother and stepfather, Mabel and John Patterson,; her father, Lionel Brown; and one brother, Steven L. Brown.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old State Rd. 37 in Bloomington with Pastor Randy McCollum officiating. Burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

Norman McCart

Aug. 30, 1931 — Feb. 28, 2010

Norman McCart, 78, Mitchell, passed away at 4:24 p.m. Sunday at Bedford Regional Medical Center.

Born August 30, 1931, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Chriss and Dorothy (Williams) McCart. He married Harriet McQueen April 8, 1950, and she survives.

He was manager of Buck Lemon Furniture Store for many years and was owner of McCart Furniture and Appliance Store in Mitchell. He also worked in sales for Westinghouse.

Norman was a 1949 graduate of Mitchell High School, past president of the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Bedford Elks Lodge.

Surviving with his wife, Harriet McCart of Mitchell; are a son, Danny McCart and wife Linn of Omaha, Neb.; daughter-in-law, Tammy McCart of Mitchell; his mother, Dorothy McCart of Mitchell; a sister, Joyce Ferguson of Mitchell; and granddaughters, Emily and Natalie McCart.

His son, Ric McCart; father, Chriss McCart; and brother, Dale McCart, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Dwight Dunbar officiating. A private family burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery on Friday.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts: American Heart Association.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.

J. Frank Hayes

June 24, 1930 — March 2, 2010

J. Frank Hayes, 79, of 1515 18th Street, Bedford, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Born June 24, 1930, in Oolitic, Frank was the son of Tom and Myrtle (Robinson) Hayes. He married Marilyn Miller on Sept. 1, 1951.

He retired from General Motors in 1987 as a machine repairman. He was also a member of the UAW local 440.

Frank was also a creative woodworker and loved working in his shop building gadgets and making repairs. His greatest pastime was making others laugh.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Marilyn of Bedford; three children, Cathy Goodin and husband Pat of Bedford, Kim Hall and husband Danny of Bedford, and J.D Hayes and wife Beth of Bedford; seven grandchildren, Natalie Buente of Louisville, Ky., Shannon Spires of Bedford, Justin Goodin of Camby, Nathan Hall of Martinsville, Lauren Simpson of Houston, Texas, Baron Hall of Indianapolis, Alex Crane, Wil Hayes, and Anna Hayes all of Bedford; ten great-grandchildren, Mason Spires of Bedford, Marilyn Buente of Louisville, Max Spires of Bedford, Carter Goodin of Camby, Benjamin Buente of Louisville, Madalyn Spires of Bedford, Lucy Hall of Martinsville, Ella Goodin of Camby, Dylan Hall of Martinsville, and Sophia Simpson of Houston; and one sister, Phyllis Clawson of Delphi.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Rose Lee, Gerry Fines, and Kate Judah; and five brothers: Billy, Sam, Tommy, Don and Richard Hayes.

Services for Frank Hayes will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Frank at www.daycarter.com.

Cletus Waggoner Jr.

Oct. 28, 1954 — Feb. 27, 2010

Cletus “Butch” Waggoner Jr., 55, of Vero Beach, Fla., died Saturday at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Lowder Cemetery in Springville. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the mortuary.

Jason S. Lagle

Jason S. Lagle, 36, died at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday at Bloomington Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home.

March 02, 2010

Daniel A. Roberts

Jan. 17, 1957 — March 1, 2010

Daniel Allen Roberts, 53, Antioch, Tenn., died at 12:01 a.m. Monday in Bedford.

He was born Jan. 17, 1957, in Bedford, the son of Orval C. and Betty Lou (Quackenbush) Roberts. He was retired from General Dynamics in Fort Worth, Texas, where he worked as a pilot safety officer.

He was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School with the class of 1975. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was a member of the Southland Church of Christ.

Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Roberts of Fort Worth, Texas; one son, Jordan Roberts of Fort Worth; his mother, Betty Lou Roberts of Antioch, Tenn.; one brother, Stan Roberts and wife Charlotte of Antioch, Tenn.; one sister, Nancy Roberts Walker and husband Dick of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

No calling hours are scheduled.

The Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford is in charge of the arrangements.

Kerwood Jones

May 3, 1920 — Feb. 28, 2010

Kerwood Jones, 89, 1933 Vinegar Hill Road, Bedford, died at 6:33 p.m. Sunday at Bedford Regional Medical Center.

Born May 3, 1920, in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., he was the son of Clyde G. and Lola Delores (Brown) Jones. He married Joanne L. Dobson on Jan. 13, 1951, in Marion, at First United Methodist Church, and she survives.

He was a retired union electrician from IBEW Local No. 16 in Evansville.

He was of the Methodist faith, a lifetime member of American Legion Post No. 250, Mitchell, member of IBEW Local No. 16, Evansville, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of World War II, where he was a Marine photographer, he was sent by the Marines to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., and then overseas with the Marines.

Surviving with his wife, Joanne Jones of Bedford; are two daughters, Julie Mapes and husband Douglas of Bedford, and Cindy Earl and husband Steven of Springville; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents.

Private services were today at Cresthaven Memory Gardens, where burial followed. Mitchell American Legion Post No. 250 provided graveside rites.

March 01, 2010

Jack D. Pace

June 11, 1937 — Feb. 27, 2010

Jack D. Pace, 72, of 204 Nikirk Lane, Oolitic, died at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday at Bloomington Hospital.

Born June 11, 1937, in Bedford, Jack was the son of Morrell and Ruby (Terrell) Pace. He married Ruth Gilbert on February 8, 1958.

He retired from General Motors as a fork truck driver. Jack was also a cattle farmer and loved his farm.

He was also an avid dirt track racing fan and a member of UAW Local No. 440 and the American Angus Association.

Survivors include his wife Ruth of Oolitic; three children, Pam Korvela of Bedford, Sandy Young and husband Marty of Norman, and Dennis Pace and wife Heather of Bedford; seven grandchildren, Kama Korvela, Jennifer Young, Marty Young Jr., Kray Korvela, Kody Korvela, Landrey Pace and Jack Pace; two great-grandchildren, Cole Darlage and Claire Young; two brothers, Roy Pace and wife Mary of Bedford, and Morrell Pace Jr. of Indianapolis; two sisters, Doris Bunch and husband Leon of Bedford, and Nancy Pace of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Robert Pace and Everett Mack Pace.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Marty Speer officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Jack at www.daycarter.com.

Norman McCart

Norman McCart, 78, Mitchell, died Sunday afternoon at Bedford Regional Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell.