May 8, 2008

Keith McDonald, 60, of Bedford, died at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday at Bloomington Hospital.

Born July 5, 1947, he was the son of Samuel J. and Grace I. (Pritchett) McDonald. He retired from G.M. Powertrain after 30 years. He was made an Eagle scout and was a life-time member of H.O.G. He was a veteran of the Army serving during the Viet Nam War and was a member of U.A.W. Local No, 440.

Survivors include his mother, Grace of Bedford; two sisters: Judith Meadows and Donna Woods both of Bedford; one brother, Kent McDonald and wife Sandy of Mooresville; nephews: Steve Webb and wife Michelle of Bedford and Joshua McDonald of Mooresville; a niece, Amber McDonald of Mooresville; great-nieces and nephews: Dustin, Stephanie, Timothy and Tiarra Webb and a great-great-nephew, Michael Webb.

He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Janet Sue McDonald and a niece, DeLeta Lynn Inman.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday from the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Charlie Scott and Rev. Mark Fugate officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post No. 33 American Legion.

Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the service on Friday at the mortuary.

The family asks that friends consider making memorial contributions to S.O.A.R.

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

Michael James Terhune, 44, of 204026 Plaza Drive, Bedford, died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday at the home of his mother.

He was a chef at Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club in Killen, Ala. and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his mother, Patricia of Bedford; one sister, Michal Dusendang, Bedford; two sons: Michael James Terhune Jr. and Matthew Terhune both of Alabama and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Bedford with Pastor Terry Bryant officiating.

No calling hours are scheduled.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society.  Online condolences are available at www.daycarter.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Day & Carter Mortuary.

May 6, 2008

Darrell L. Tolbert

Feb. 22, 1945 — May 5, 2008

Darrell L. Tolbert, 63, Bedford, died at 7 a.m. Monday at White River Lodge in Bedford.

He was born Feb. 22, 1945, in Lawrence County, the son of Pearl Tolbert.

He was formerly employed with Indiana Limestone and the U.S. Forestry Service. He was a member of the Heltonville Baptist Church, Fraternal Order of Police, Indiana Sheriff’s Association and the Garden Club of White River Lodge.

Survivors include his stepfather, Fred Harrell and wife Sarah of Bedford; two sons: Mark Tolbert of Bedford and Robert D. Tolbert; one daughter, Darla LaVerne Thurman; three grandchildren; and two sisters: Nina Rhoda and Connie Flynn and husband Danny, all of Bedford.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Tolbert, and a brother, Dale Harrell.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford. Burial will be in Port Williams Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Garden Club of White River Lodge in memory of Darrell L. Tolbert.

Robert W. Short

Feb. 3, 1923 — May 4, 2008

Robert W. Short, the 85-year-old, retired attorney and former President of Bedford Federal Savings Bank, passed away at his residence on Sunday.

He was born on Feb. 3, 1923, in Bedford, to Carl M. and Jess (Williams) Short, and raised on the family farm in Springville. He graduated from Springville High School in 1940, and was President of his Class. He attended Indiana University where his education was interrupted by World War II. He served as a Navigator in The Eighth Air Force and retired as a 1st Lieutenant. He returned to continue his education and graduated from Indiana University Law School in 1951. He then practiced law in Bedford and served as City Attorney in the administrations of Ivan Brinegar and Lee Quackenbush. He was an active member of the Bedford Chamber of Commerce, and long-serving Board Member of the Bedford Boys Club. He was instrumental in the growth of the Bedford Federal Savings and Loan, and oversaw the building of its new and current bank building, where he served as President until his retirement in 1988. He continued to practice law until he suffered from failing eyesight.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Suzanne Lanz Short; son, Carl of Sarasota, Fla.; daughters: Julia of Atlanta, Ga., and Laura of West Palm Beach, Fla.; grandson, Bradley Robert of Poughquag, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Martha Jane Cottingham of Miami Lakes, Fla.

Friends may visit the family at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday. A private family burial service will take place at a later date.

At the family’s request, contributions may be made to the Bedford Boys Club and/or the Limestone Girls Club, in memory of Robert W. Short.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford.

May 4, 2008

Elizabeth Hatfield Hobson, 87

Elizabeth Hatfield Hobson, 87, Bedford, died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday at StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford.

Born March 7, 1921, in Jonesville (Lee County), Va., she was the daughter of James David and Anne (Noe) Fleenor. She first married John Hatfield, and he preceded her in death in 1986. Secondly she married Harley Hobson, and he also preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker and attended the Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Helen Fleetwood of Bedford, and Wilma Hatfield Cheek and husband Rannel of Bedford; two granddaughters, Rhonda Hawkins and husband Richard of Avoca, and Tammy Sanders of Bedford; three great-granddaughters, Jeanetta Marie Melvin of Bedford, Erin Elizabeth Melvin of Bedford, and Devin M. Henderson and husband Jamie of Bedford; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jeris; one stepdaughter, Pauline King; and one stepson, Kenneth.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford.

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

May 2, 2008

Mildred Kendall

Aug. 20, 1924 — April 30, 2008

Mildred Kendall, 83, Bedford, formerly of Paoli, died Wednesday at Bloomington Hospital of Orange County.

She was co-owner of Kendall Appliance Company in Paoli and Bedford.

Survivors include a stepson, Richard Kendall, Kansas; and three sisters, Dorothy Dailey and Hilda McCabe, both of Paoli, and Mary Chapman, Naples, Fla.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kemple Funeral Home in Paoli with James F. Walters officiating. Burial will be in Paoli Community Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Sharon R. Trueblood

Oct. 10, 1934 — April 30, 2008

Sharon R. (Baker) Trueblood, 73, 2 Rosewood Lane, Bedford, died at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford.

Born Oct. 10, 1934, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Millard Buck and Pearl Lena (Voorhies) Baker. She married Claude C. Stannard in 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1998. On June 30, 1984, in Lawrence County, she married Russell L. Trueblood and he survives.

She was a homemaker and a retired waitress. She was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include her husband, Russell L. Trueblood of Bedford; one son, Claude C. Stannard Jr. of Bedford; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Joseph M. Baker, Kenneth E. Baker, James M. Baker and Herbert L. Baker, all of Bedford; two sisters, Dorothy Stancomb of Mitchell and Reva Mundy of Bedford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lena; two grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters; and her parents.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford. Burial will be at the House of Prayer Cemetery.

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

Ronnie ‘George’ Kemple

Nov. 26, 1934 — May 1, 2008

Ronnie “George” Kemple, 73, Mitchell, passed away at 2 a.m. Thursday at his residence.

Born Nov. 26, 1934, in Clark County, he was the son of Emmitt Eugene “Doc” Kemple and Florence Edith (Spencer) Sherman. He married Mildred Louise Mills on July 23, 1955.

He retired from Dana Corporation and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed collecting anything pertaining to Christmas.

Surviving are his wife, Mildred “Millie” Louise Kemple, Mitchell; daughters, Donna Eugena Bell and husband Gary and Robin Jones and husband Shane all of Mitchell; sons Terry Lee Kemple and wife Roxanne, Paoli, Johnny Wayne Kemple and wife Beverly of Bedford , and Danny Kemple and girlfriend Kellie Kirkman of Mitchell; a brother, Michael Sherman of Charlestown; sisters, Sheri Sherman of Charlestown and Mari Beth Blackwell of Mitchell; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Memorial Chapel of the Chastain Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Smetzer officiating. Burial will be in Bethel 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 2-6 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Casketbearers will be: Eli Cook, Nathan Kemple, Amos Cook, Allen Kemple, Elvis Mattingly and Gary Porter

Memorial gifts may be made to Hoosier Uplands Hospice.

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

May 1, 2008

Earl R. Stedman

Sept. 15, 1920 — April 29, 2008

Earl Robert Stedman, 87, of 1702 Valley View Drive, Bedford, died at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday at StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford.

Born Sept. 15, 1920, in Benton Harbor, Mich., he was the son of Clarence and Flora (Wigent) Stedman. He married June Cupp on June 18, 1949, and she survives.

He had worked at Midwest Dairy and later for the Messenger Corporation where he retired as a warehouse foreman. He was a graduate of the Watervliet High School with the class of 1940. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II in the battle of Midway and was on the Yorktown aircraft carrier when it sank. He was a member of Gillen Post No. 33 American Legion.

Surviving with his wife, June, of Bedford are two daughters: Candace and Christine Stedman both of Bedford.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn.

Friends may call from 3:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from noon until the service on Saturday at the mortuary.

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

Carl F. Bushee

Feb. 18, 1961 — April 29, 2008

MITCHELL — Carl F. Bushee, 47, Mitchell, died Tuesday in Franklin, Tenn.

Born Feb. 18, 1961, in Burlington, Vt., he was the son of Howard Bushee and Janice Booska.

He was a truck driver for Jefferson Trucking of Shoals.

He was a 1979 graduate of Vergennes High School in Vergennes, Vt. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Teamsters Local No. 135, and the Bedford Eagles

Survivors include his mother, Janice Bushee of Vergennes, Vt.; a brother, Matt Bushee of Vergennes; two nephews: Jake Bushee and Josh Bushee, both of Vergennes; his companion, Sue Judah of Mitchell; a chosen daughter, Mecca Jones and husband Jeff of Springville; a chosen son, Shannon Judah of Bedford; chosen grandchildren: Kristen Cain of Mitchell and Allison and Caitlin Jones of Springville; and chosen great-grandsons: Darrian and Gavin Cain of Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford. A Rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m.

Burial will be in Vermont.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Hospital Burn Center or White River Humane Society.

Ronald Kemple

Ronald Kemple, Mitchell, died at 2 a.m. Thursday at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell.

Sharon R. Trueblood

Sharon R. Trueblood, 73, Bedford, died at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Arrangemenrts are pending at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford.