July 29, 2010

Dwight Prow

March 28, 1924 — July 27, 2010

Dwight Franklin “Javy” Prow, 86 of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born in Bedford, on March 28, 1924, the son of Dwight Wendell and Virginia Beatrice (Earley) Prow. He was a graduate of Mitchell High School.

Javy was a member of New Life Apostolic Church. He recently celebrated 50 years as a member of Iron Workers Local Union No. 22.

He is survived by his wife, Cleda Hubbard Prow; son, Jerry (Tammie) Prow; daughter, Sherry Prow; grandchildren, Lisa (Eric) Meadway, Jeff Prow, and Chris Prow; great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Brandon Meadway; sisters, Mary Elkins, Phyllis Kinder and Vicky (Jon) Woody; and brother, Kenneth (Barbara) Prow.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his infant son, Richard Allan Prow.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Greg Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to LIFE food pantry.

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

Betty S. Rush

Nov. 19, 1938 — July 27, 2010

Betty Sue Rush, 71, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Tuesday at the Bloomington Hospital.

Born Nov. 19, 1938, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Elmer Russell and Mable M. (Pipher) Roberts.

Betty was a clerk at Otis Elevator for 35 years before retiring in 1999.

She was our mother and best friend, never putting anything or anyone above the needs of her children and grandchildren including her own. She gave her children more love and devotion than they could ever return. It was an honor having her as our mother, and although our hearts are broken, we know she is with our loving father and at peace which she more than deserves.

Survivors include three children, Randy Duncan of Bedford, Michael Duncan and his partner Jeff Scofield of Bloomington, Susan Rush-Chambers and her husband Brandon of Ellettsville, grandchildren, Sarah Renae Masterson, Dylan Makenzie Marie Chambers, and Boston DeLanie Jo Chambers, one sister, Linda Perry and her husband Gene of Bedford, and her best friend Phyllis Rogers of Bloomington.

Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, DeWayne R. Rush (2004); her parents; and four siblings, Edward Lee Roberts, Jerry Roberts, Elmer Roberts Jr. and Patricia Roberts-Edwards.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St. Bloomington, with Pastor John Miller officiating.

Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday and 1-2 p.m. Friday at The Funeral Chapel, with burial at Clear Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2117 Bloomington, IN 47402.

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

Eva Wray Eads

Additional calling hours for Eva Wray Eads have been scheduled from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

July 28, 2010

Robert W. Tipton Jr.

Sept. 4, 1968 — July 27, 2010

Robert W. (Bobby) Tipton Jr., 41, of Bedford, died at 4:03 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford.

Born Sept. 4, 1968, he was the son of Robert “Whitey” Tipton and Patty (Ashley) Sanders.

He was a mechanic and a wonderful handyman who loved to help people. He enjoyed Kentucky basketball and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 689 in Bedford.

Survivors include his mother, Patty Sanders and husband Byron of Bedford; his father, Robert (Whitey) Tipton and wife Rita of Bedford; three children, Daniel Taylor, Megan Tipton and Clayton Tipton; two sisters, Lisa Harper and husband Billy of Mitchell, and Missi Southern and her companion Kyle Peters of Mitchell; a stepbrother, Troy Taylor of Bedford; a stepsister, Julie Crane and husband Mike of Fayetteville; several nieces and nephews; and maternal grandmother, Lorene Ashley of Bedford.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Doug and Emily Tipton; maternal grandfather, Morris Ashley; and cousins, Shannon Rainey and J.R. Tipton.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Glen Hamer and the Rev. Andrew Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Crawford Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until the service on Friday at the mortuary.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guestbook and light a candle in memory of Bobby at www.daycarter.com.

Brenda B. Stuckey

Nov. 11, 1947 — July 25, 2010

Brenda Brown Stuckey, 62, Crawfordsville, formerly of Mitchell, passed away Sunday at her residence.

Born Nov. 11, 1947, in Washington County, she was the daughter of Harry Morris and Mary Emogene (Lessig) Brown. She had previously been married to Jerry Burton and Max Stuckey.

Brenda graduated from Mitchell High School in 1965 and was employed in finance.

Surviving are a daughter, Wende Standefer of Crawfordsville; sisters, Sandra (Ronald) Lawson of Mitchell, and Carol (Paul) Suites of Greenwood; a brother, David Brown of Bloomington; grandchildren, Jordan Standefer, Nancy and Nicholas Mehl; and one great-grandson.

Her parents; and son, Erik Stuckey, preceded her in death.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hop Cemetery in Campbellsburg with the Rev. Dwight Dunbar officiating.

Memorial Gifts: American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

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

Gladys Jean Waggoner

Aug. 23, 1917 — July 24, 2010

Gladys Jean Waggoner, age 92, of Bedford, formerly of Salem, passed away at 8:39 p.m. on Saturday at the home of her granddaughter, Shelly Taylor.

Mrs. Waggoner was born Aug. 23, 1917, in Ellettsville, the daughter of William and Iva Franklin Price.

She was a retired employee of Bata Shoe Company, and was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin Waggoner, in 1976; and her parents.

She is survived by two sons, Bill and Charles Waggoner, both of Salem; eight grandchildren; eight-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chambersville Cemetery near Ellettsville.

Friends may call from 8 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

July 27, 2010

Eva Wray Eads

June 5, 1911 — July 23, 2010

Eva Wray Blackburn Eads, formerly a resident of Oolitic and Bloomington, aged 99, died Friday evening at Garland, Texas.

She was born June 5, 1911, in Albany, Clinton County, Ky., the daughter of Wesley Pearcy Wray and Myrtie Jane Coop.

Eva married Roy Lee Blackburn of New Castle, in Marion, on April 5, 1942. To that marriage was born one son, Mark Wray Blackburn. Eva helped to raise Roy’s four children, twins, Robert Lee Blackburn Sr., and Ruth Leora White, Betty Jane Blackburn Auten and John William Blackburn, all now deceased.

Eva worked for Sarkes-Tarzian and RCA and was recently recognized by GE Corporation for her many years of service and as one of their oldest retirees. Eva retired from RCA in 1976. She was a member of the IBEW in Bloomington, Indiana.

Eva received a letter of commendation by President George W. Bush for her 95th birthday.

She was a member of the Oolitic Pentecostal Church since 1932, a member of the Red Cross for over 60 years, she was a Gray Lady and worked on the Blood Mobile. Eva was a nurse for Doctor Claude Dollens and for the Smith Esteb Hospital in Richmond, and the Henry County Hospital in New Castle, where her son Mark Wray Blackburn was born.

On June 10, 1979, Eva married Joel Sampson Eads of Indianapolis, who preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1994. They had a fairy tale romance lasting 15 years.

Eva became a born-again Christian in 1932 on the front porch of Nettie Stailey’s home on Lafayette Street in Oolitic, and has faithfully served Jesus Christ since that time and for 78 years was a member of the Oolitic Pentecostal Church.

She was completely devoted to her family and friends and left a lasting impression on each of their lives and the lives of countless others over the years. She was a great prayer warrior, and if she set her sights on praying for you, your life would be changed. She loved to teach new converts and spent many hours studying God’s word, searching for more of His wisdom to enrich her life and the lives of others. She will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to share her life.

Eva is survived by her son Mark Wray Blackburn and his wife Elizabeth Ann Winters Blackburn of Garland, Texas; and two granddaughters, April Eve Blackburn Walker and her husband Michael Sheldon Walker of Rowlett, Texas; and Jill Elizabeth Blackburn Townsend and husband Steven Brant Townsend of Garland, Texas.

Eva is survived by nine great-grandchildren: Aaron Wray Walker, Sydni Michelle Walker, Austin Troy Walker, Summer Elizabeth Walker, Savanna Rose Walker, and Alex Michael Walker of Rowlett, Texas, and Andrew Brant Townsend, Donovan Scott Townsend and Seth Joel Townsend of Garland, Texas.

She is survived by one sister, Helen Wray Sharr, wife of Robert Sharr of Oolitic. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and stepgrandchildren, Cheryl White, Debbie Jenkins, Bobby Lee Blackburn, and Johnny Kevin Blackburn. She was especially close to Patricia Wray Roberts, Pamela Jane Thompson, Debbie Wray Thompson and Gary Charles Wray.

Eva was preceded in death by her husband Roy Lee Blackburn in February, 1969; and her husband Joel Sampson Eads in December, 1994; four brothers, Pete Wray, Elisha (Bud) Wray, Herbert Wray, Everett Wray and Claude Wray; four sisters, Sarah Ellen Wray, Ruth Wray Blackburn, Shirley Wray Browning, and Monra Wray Wagner; her stepmother Virginia (Virgie) Rains Wray Deford; and two stepchildren, Don Eads, and Martha Jo Eads Pennington.

Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary, 1133 Lincoln Avenue, Bedford, with the Rev. Keith Thompson, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Marti Speers, and with her son, the Rev. Mark W. Blackburn of Garland, Texas. Burial will be at the Hilltop Pentecostal Church Cemetery, Avoca. The Oolitic Pentecostal Church will provide food after the graveside ceremony in the Fellowship Hall.

Friends may visit and celebrate her life during extended visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

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

E. Marie Chisham

Dec. 7, 1915 — July 25, 2010

Elizabeth Marie Chisham, 94, of Orleans, died Sunday evening at the Paoli Health and Living Center in Paoli.

Marie, as we all knew her, was born Dec. 7, 1915, in Lawrence County, the eighth child of John and Fanny Isis (McBride) Miller.

She married Cleo Chisham Aug. 3, 1935. He preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 2006.

She is survived by two sons, Denzil and wife Mary Alice Chisham, and David and wife, Linda Chisham, all of Orleans; two daughters, Darlene and husband Junior McBride of Paoli, and Donna and husband Steve Phillips of Orleans; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Bernadine Bennett of Paoli; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Harry Dale Chisham; seven brothers and sisters.

She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, “MaMaw”, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

Marie was a member of the Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Orleans. She was a homemaker and worked very hard with Cleo to raise their family on the farm. She loved her garden and flowers. She always had a smile and sometimes a funny story to tell. Those of us left will remember her as a sweet, kind lady and as the poem says:

“A Wonderful Mother”

God made a wonderful Mother,

A Mother who never grows old.

He made her smile of the sunshine,

And He molded her heart of pure gold.

In her eyes, he placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks, fair roses you see.

God made a wonderful Mother,

And He gave that dear mother to me.

— Author unknown

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with the Revs. Michael Williams, Wade Judy and Carl Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Orleans.

Pallbearers will be Joe Chisham, Jeff Chisham, Steven Mark Phillips, Charles Hopper, Will Owens, and Michael Newlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Fults, Kelly Caruso, Ronnie Terrell, Bill Sallee and Matt Henderson.

Friends are invited to call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home and also after 10 a.m. on Thursday at the church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ochstetrick.net.

Eugene Smith

Oct. 1, 1939 — July 26, 2010

Eugene Smith, 70, of Paoli, died at 5:45 a.m. on Monday at Bloomington Hospital of Orange County in Paoli.

He was born Oct. 1, 1939, in Bedford, the son of Vestal and Evelyn (Smith) Smith. He married Betty (Waggoner) Smith on May 17, 1964, in Columbus and she survives.

He was disabled. He was of Baptist Faith, and a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving with his wife, Betty Smith of Paoli; are two sons, Michael Smith and wife Anna of Troy, Ohio, and Robert Smith of Seymour; one daughter, Ilene Blair and husband Daniel of Columbus; two brothers, Clarence Smith and wife Huann of Bedford and Ronnie Smith and wife Carol of Mitchell; four sisters, Phyllis McSherry of Bedford, Cheryl Spicer of Bedford, Regina Box of Mitchell, Wanda Hallett and husband Louie of Seymour; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Donnie Smith, Duane Smith, Robert Wayne Smith; and one sister, Carol Wykle.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cresthaven Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside rites by American Legion Post No. 33 of Bedford.

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

Debra L. Andrews

Nov. 20, 1954 — July 25, 2010

Debra Lynn Andrews, 55, Franklin, died Sunday evening at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. A celebration of life service will be at 7 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, Franklin. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Brenda B. Stuckey

Brenda Brown Stuckey, 62, Crawfordsville, formerly of Mitchell, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home.

Robert Tipton

Robert Tipton, 41, of Bedford, died at 4:03 a.m. today at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford. Arrangements are pending at Day & Carter Mortuary.

July 26, 2010

Virgil D. Armstrong

May 22, 1934 — July 25, 2010

Virgil Dean Armstrong, 76, of Springville died at 2:42 a.m. on Sunday at the Bloomington Hospital.

Born May 22, 1934, in Illinois, he was the son of Lester S. and Nan (Doughty) Armstrong. He married Harriet Crum on Oct. 17, 1954, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 2003. He then married Nelda (Garmon) Finfrock on Nov. 23, 2005, and she survives.

Virgil was the owner of Harvi Hill Christmas tree farm for 39 years, he also worked as a bus driver for the Eastern Greene School Corporation for 20 years, for Bloomington Shuttle Service for five years and at NSWC Crane for five years. He was a member of the Indiana Christmas Tree Association and a founding member of the Mid America Christmas Tree Association.

Survivors include his wife, Nelda of Springville; two children, Joe Armstrong and his wife Sheri of Muncie, and Karen White and her husband Larry of Springville; four stepchildren, Christine Haun and her husband Glen of Tampa, Fla., Charlotte LaFever and her husband Bobby of Valdosta, Ga., Chuck Finfrock and his wife Lori of Maryville, Tenn., and Carla Herrman and her husband John of Chester, Va.; five grandchildren, Arika, Kaylin and Alexis Armstrong, and Sarah and Brian White; eight stepgrandchildren, Brandon Council, Jennifer Dunn, Michelle Ezzell, Carrie Lumley, Jessica Sidell, and Michael, Leighton and Matthew Finfrock; one great-granddaughter, Emma White; four step-great-grandchildren, Marley Stevens, Willy and Penny Lumley and Sydney Church; and two sisters, Lynn Fosler of Beloit, Wis. and Helen Perry of Streator, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Harriet; and one sister, Carol Theisinger.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Dishman Cemetery in Greene County. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and from noon until the service on Wednesday at the mortuary.

The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

L. Duane Mundy

Oct. 26, 1960 — July 9, 2009

L. Duane Mundy, 49, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, at his residence.

Born Oct. 26, 1960, in Greenville, Mich., he was the son of Nelson and Donna (Houchin) Mundy.

Duane served 12 years in the U. S. Air Force in the contracting field. After leaving the U. S. Air Force, he entered Federal Service in 1993 and most recently worked as the director and contracting officer for the Department of Defense at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He enjoyed his job and the opportunity to travel internationally.

Surviving are a daughter, Loren Mundy of Seattle, Wash.; his mother, Donna Graves of Mitchell; and sisters, Shanna Mundy and Kellie Kelley, Mitchell, and Tangela Spreen and husband Tom of Williams.

His father preceded him in death.

Duane was a loving father, brother, son, and friend, and will be missed.

Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Bechtel officiating.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Eva Eads

Eva Eads, 99, of Texas, formerly of Oolitic, died Friday in Garland, Texas. Arrangements are pending at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

July 25, 2010

Jane E. Lyons

AUG. 25, 1922 — JULY 22, 2010

Jane E. Lyons, 87, of Bedford, died Thursday morning, July 22, 2010, at StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford.

Jane was a homemaker and member of Grace Methodist Church in Bedford. She was born Aug. 25, 1922, in Lawrence County, to parents Cecil and Alma (Edmundson) Burkhart. She married John E. Lyons on Feb. 16, 1946, in Salem, and he preceded her in death Oct. 20, 2001.

Jane is survived by one son, Gary L. (Janie) Lyons of Springville; two grandchildren, George (Carrie) Summers of Indianapolis and Mike (Jennifer) Summers of Clayton; one brother, Warren Burkhart of Winter Park, Florida; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia (Don) McBride of Bedford and Mary (Bill) James of Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Bob Burkhart.

Family and friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

Wilbur O. Cox

Feb. 1, 1924 — July 23, 2010

Wilbur O. Cox, 86, of Springville, Indiana, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Friday at the Garden Ville in Bedford, Indiana.

Wilbur was born February 1, 1924, in Solsberry, Indiana, the son of Lennie and Lillie (Linthicum) Cox.

He retired from HMI U.S. Navy after 13 years. He was a farmer and worked for Hoosier Upland (Meals On Wheels). He was a member of the Solsberry American Legion Post #450 and the 1st Marine Division Association. He was a Navy and Marine Corp veteran of WWII and the Korean War.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Betty (Miller) Cox of Springville, Indiana; one daughter, Mildred Michael of Bloomfield, Indiana; two grandsons, Aaron Michael and Nathan Michael, and one granddaughter, Elisapeth Michael, all of Bloomfield, Indiana; and two sisters, Dorothy Clawson of Florida and Mae Padgett of Spencer, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther (Helms) Cox in 1968, one brother, Ray Cox, one sister, Lois Livingston, and his parents.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, and 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of service at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Indiana.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Dean VanSlykes and Tony Michael officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary / Hunter Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Any donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences to the family can be made at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.

July 24, 2010

George E. MacPherson

Oct. 24, 1936 — July 21, 2010

A Memorial Mass for George E. MacPherson, 73, of Bloomington, Indiana, formally of Massena, NY, will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Catholic Center in Bloomington, Indiana.

Mr. MacPherson passed away on July 21, 2010, in the Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Leo Sochia of Norfolk, NY, Lisa and Rick Hartigan of Massena, NY, and Hope and David Henderson of Bloomington, Indiana; three sisters, Mae Brouse of Massena, NY, Joyce Coto of Massena, NY, and Betsy Frank of Massena, NY; five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by three brothers, John, Hugh and Stanley MacPherson, and two sisters, Marion Patterson and Beverly Corinstead.

George graduated from Massena Schools and was employed at the R.J. Rowell and White Dairy in Massena. He married Sylvia Garcia August 1, 1959, at the Emmanuel Congregational Church in Massena. He later went to work at the General Motors Plant in Massena as a pipe fitter for 18 years until his transfer in 1987 to the GM plant in Bedford, Indiana, where he retired in 2005 after a total of 35 years of service to the company.

After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling to and spending time at their summer residence in Higley Flow Colton, NY. George was a member of the Scottish Society of Greater Bloomington, the Bloomington Elks Club, American Legion Bloomington, and a former member of the Massena Rescue Squad.

He enjoyed carpentry, landscaping, gardening, holiday decorating and reading. He also volunteered at the Winter Shelter for the Homeless in Bloomington. He adored spending time with his beloved wife, children, family, and friends and will be greatly missed.

Contributions may be made to the Midwest Proton Radio Therapy Institute of Bloomington, Indiana, or Indiana University Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

G. Kenyon ‘Ken’ Posson

Sept. 20, 1929 — July 23, 2010

G. Kenyon “Ken” Posson, age 80, passed away on July 23, 2010, at Bloomington Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1929, to Gail Kenyon Posson and Cornelie (Kilbey) Posson of Oak Park, IL.

Ken came to Bloomington in 1960 and worked at RCA while starting a lawn maintenance business. In 1964, he bought property east of Bloomington on north Smith Road, and Kenlawn Garden Center was formed. For 34 years, he enjoyed providing quality nursery stock, gardening supplies and advice to the residents of Monroe and surrounding counties, as well as the Indiana University campus. Those that worked for and patronized Kenlawn over the years became like an extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gail Kenyon Posson and Cornelie (Kilbey) Posson, and brother-in-law, Dr. I. Taylor “Tad” Rieger.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington and the Elks Lodge #446.

Mr. Posson is survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Reda) Posson of Bloomington — they would have been married 59 years on September 1st; his son, Todd Kenyon Posson and daughter-in-law Julie (Shepley) Posson of Bloomington; grandchildren, John Posson of Bedford, Ashley Posson of Athens, GA, and Erica Posson of Bloomington; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Hailey Posson of Bloomington; sister, Betty (Posson) Rieger of Bloomington; two nieces, Sherri (Rieger) Williams and Corri (Rieger) Morgan; nephew, Mark Rieger; brother-in-law, Mike Aldous of Elmhurst, IL; niece, Julie (Aldous) Drews; and nephew, Michael Aldous.

Funeral services for Ken will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 South Old Highway 37. Visitation will also be held Tuesday at Allen Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow the services at Valhalla Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bloomington Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

Patsy Phillips

July 25, 1947 — July 14, 2010

Patsy Phillips, 62, Bloomington, died Wednesday at Bloomington Hospital. No visitation is scheduled.  Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Springville with Larry Hawkins officiating.   Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford is in charge of arrangements.

July 23, 2010

Jane E. Lyons

Aug. 25, 1922 — July 22, 2010

Jane E. (Burkhart) Lyons, 87, Bedford, died at 9:25 a.m. on Thursday at StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford.

Born Aug. 25, 1922, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Cecil and Alma (Edmundson) Burkhart. She married John E. Lyons on Feb. 16, 1946, in Salem, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 2001.

She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son, Gary L. (Janie) Lyons of Springville; two grandchildren, George (Carrie) Summers of Indianapolis and Mike (Jennifer) Summers of Clayton; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia (Don) McBride of Bedford and Mary (Bill) James, Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Bob Burkhart.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

Linda K. Gibson

June 3, 1943 — July 22, 2010

Linda Kay Gibson, 67, Mitchell, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at her residence.

Born June 3, 1943, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Clarence and Margaret Jean (Blackburn) Smith. She married Cornelius Gibson.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and babysitting. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and Fundraising for Special Needs Kids at Patoka Lake.

Surviving are her children, Charles Jack Collingsworth of California, Margaret Lynette Wordelman of Phoenix, Ariz., Jeffrey Scott (Glena “Tootie”) Collingsworth of Bedford, and Barry Wayne Collingsworth of Mitchell; stepchildren, Brenda of Salem, Teresa of Salem, and Missy of Florida; six grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Eddie Smith, Judy (Larry) New, and Ray (Shirley) Smith, all of Bedford; and Ralph (Sue) Smith and Vickie Fisher, all of Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and husband preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Green Acres Cemetery at Whitesburg, Ky.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

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

July 22, 2010

Leo Weaver Jr.

Aug. 9, 1937 — July 20, 2010

Leo “Sonny” Weaver Jr., 72, Bedford, died at 2:54 p.m. Tuesday at University of Louisville Hospital.

He was born Aug. 9, 1937, in Peoria, Ill., the son of Leo Weaver Sr. and Emily Elizabeth (Green) Weaver. He married Judith Embree on June 4, 1960, and she survives.

He was retired from Samco as a machine operator. He was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church and the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33 of Bedford.

Surviving with his wife, Judith of Bedford; are three daughters, Cathy (Dean) Speer of Mitchell, Cheryl (Bob) Schrader of Vallonia, and Christy Lewis of Bedford; one son, David (Jessica) Weaver of Bedford; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Glen Weaver of Bedford, Roger Weaver of Mitchell, and Donnie Weaver of Bedford; eight sisters, Linda Kendrick of Orleans, Margaret Thomas of Paoli, Marie Meredith of Salem, Mary Roy of Bedford, Sharon Barrett of Avoca, Carol Smith of Mitchell, Pam Henry of Bedford and Debbie George of Williams; and one half brother, Charles Weaver of Olney, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Scott officiating. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with military rites by American Legion Gillen Post No. 33.

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

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

Braden E.S. Wilson

Aug. 18, 1989 — July 20, 2010

Braden Everett Shayne Wilson, 20, Bedford, passed away Tuesday at his residence.

Born Aug. 18, 1989, in Reno, Nev., he is the son of Darrin Buffington and Melissa M. Wilson Adams.

He was a chef at Pappa’s Restaurant.

Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Melissa and Lance Adams of Bedford; father and stepmother, Darrin and Mayya Buffington of Fishers; girlfriend, Sarah Jo Martin of Bedford; a brother, Dylan Adams of Bedford; a sister, Mirabella Buffington of Fishers; grandparents, Terry and Wanda Buffington of Mitchell; Harry E. Wilson of Mitchell and Larry and Karen Adams of Bloomington; great-grandparent, Charles Wilson of Mitchell; and aunts and uncles, Tim and Terri Moffatt of Paoli, Dara Buffington of Mooresville, and Eric Buffington of Bedford.

Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Friday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Jon Knochrnmus and Alijah McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Casketbearers: Adam Brock, Tyler Reed, Nathan Toennison, Josh Woods, Thomas Bultman and Dylan Adams.

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

Floyd L. Nash

March 23, 1937 — July 16, 2010

Floyd L. Nash, 73, Indianapolis, formerly of Morgantown, died Friday at his residence.

He was born March 23, 1937, in Caneyville, Ky., the son of Elmer and Leavie (Whalin) Nash.

He was retired from Amtrak Railroad Co. in Beech Grove after 31 years where he was a welder. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1955 to 1960.

Survivors include three sons, Wayne Nash, Shannon Nash, and Shawn Nash; one brother, Jerry Nash; three sisters, Dorothy Clem, Norma Marcum, and Joyce King.

He is also survived by his dog Princess.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Delbert Nash, and Roger Nash, two sisters, Lorene Clifton, and Gladys Hall, and one niece, Paula Renay.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cresthaven Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Kendall & Pastor Debbie Stottle officiating. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. American Legion Post No. 250, Mitchell will perform graveside rites.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeralhome.

Pall Bearers will be Greg Nash, Isaac Nash, Nathaniel Nash, Ronald Terry, Don Goldsberry and Doug Rose.

Gwendolyn Sanders

Jan. 1, 1979 — June 20, 2010

Gwendolynn Marie Sanders, 31, Bedford, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday as the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident in Bloomington.

She was born Jan. 1, 1979, in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of Mark Douglas Parkey and Linda Hughes.

She was a cab driver for Yellow Cab in Bloomington, and had formerly worked at Velma’s Diner in Shoals.

Survivors include one son, Brian Ramse Sanders, at home; her mother and stepfather, Lawrence E. Jr. and Linda Holt of Bedford; two brothers, Gary Lynn Hughes of Mitchell and Larry Brown of Orleans; her ex-husband, Jason Sanders of Shoals; her grandmothers, Clara Holt of Orleans and Doris Hughes of Mount Holly, Ohio; her mother-in-law, Vicky Sanders of Shoals; her father-in-law, Roger and Flora Sanders of Petersburg; and brothers-in-law, Aaron Sanders and Jeremy Sanders of Shoals.

She was preceded in death by grandfathers, Lawrence Holt and William T. Hodges III; and two stepsisters, Cynthia Fuller and Angela Barber.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.

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

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

July 21, 2010

Sara Marie Johnson

June 17, 1989 — July 18, 2010

Sara Marie Johnson, 21 years, one month and one day, was tragically taken from us on the Lord’s Day, July 18, 2010, in Fayetteville.

Sara was a member of the Avoca Baptist Church for more than 14 years. She and her family previously attended Gulletts Creek Baptist and Oolitic Baptist Churches.

From kindergarten through eighth grade, she attended Dollens Elementary/Oolitic Middle schools where she sang in the choir, learned to play the flute and was on the dance team.

A 2008 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, she sang in the choir, was a member of the band, Latin Club and Science Club. She earned A’s in Latin IV. As a senior, she was a cadet teacher with Mrs. Carol Mifflin who was her kindergarten teacher at Dollens.

Aspiring to become a history teacher, she was ready to begin her junior year at Oakland City University-Bedford where she had received a half-tuition scholarship and other scholarships and was a student ambassador.

Miss Johnson was a two year Girl Scout Troop Leader Assistant and had participated in scouting for many years. She had volunteered at an early age at the Problem Pregnancy Center and L.I.F.E. Pantry.

In addition, it was her life-long goal to be a missionary at some point in her life, and also to do some work as a journalist. She was a creative writer, a reader of many books — one of which was The Bible from which she spent many hours studying and in serious thought.

Sara was artistic and loved music. She loved to sing and praise the Lord. She spent many enjoyable hours babysitting for several children. She had helped in children’s church and the church nursery at Avoca Baptist Church.

Most recently, she was an employee of Jiffy Treet and had been a substitute food service employee at NLCS.

No doubt about it, she was an inspiration to many and a definite gift from God to us! Since she was only lent to us for a short time, but is now more alive than ever. Sara loved, very much, attending Indian Creek Baptist Church Camp where she spent 13 years camping during the summer months and where she met many of her friends.

Our “little drama queen” loved to perform on stage at an early age. She played the part of ‘Dorothy’ from the Wizard of Oz very well at the age of 4. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. With her electric smile, bright beautiful blue eyes, she tried to love everyone.

She is now in the presence of God with many of our loved ones, including her grandparents, “Nanny” Marie (Hillenburg) Jeffries (who was her namesake), “Papaw Harvey Price Jeffries, “Mamaw” Linda (Turpen) Johnson and a baby second cousin, Robert Kiven Gillespie.

Those remaining are her parents, Troy S. and Joanne (Jeffries) Johnson; and sisters, Lindi Leigh, 17, and Laini Dee, 11; “Papaw” Joseph S. Johnson of Heltonville; paternal aunts and uncles, Scott and Kimberley (Johnson) Gillespie of Bedford, Kevin Johnson and Lisa Kemper of Janesville, Ill.; maternal aunts and uncles, Jon Jeffries and Robin Gates, of Bedford, Janna Jeffries-Anderson of Sevierville, Tenn., Jim and Bobbi Jeffries of Whitehall, Joyce Marie Jeffries of Bedford; and several cousins, great-aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Avoca Baptist Church with Pastor Kyle Witmer officiating. A committal service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Gilgal Cemetery in Heltonville.

Visitation will be from 12 noon until the service on Thursday at the church.

The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Indian Creek Baptist Camp or BNL Scholarship Foundation in Sara’s name.

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

Susan Jan Sanders

Feb. 1, 1951 — July 19, 2010

Susan Jan Sanders, 59, Bedford, died at 6:28 p.m. on Monday at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford.

She was born Feb. 1, 1951, in Lawrence County, the daughter of John and Angela (Granato) Dillon. She married Gary Sanders on June 11, 1971, at Grace United Methodist Church.

She was a homemaker, volunteer and custodian at Hillcrest Christian Church in Bedford.

She was a 1969 graduate of Bedford High School and a member of Hillcrest Christian Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and was active in various functions of the church.

Susan was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed helping others, cooking special meals, and assisting with her church family. She will be missed by all.

Survivors include her husband Gary of Bedford; two daughters, Jennifer (Steve) Flack of Greenwood, and Whitley Sanders of Newport, Ore.; two sisters, Beth Ann (Bill) Lewis of Oolitic and Lisa (Larry) Dillon of Bloomington; one brother, John Robert (Diane) Dillon of Oolitic; four aunts, beloved aunt, Mary Frances Robbins of Oolitic, Mary Baker of Shoals, and Joan Frye and Shirley Dillon of Bedford; her very special sisters-in-law, Reida (Denny) Cummings of Heltonville, and Judy (Jesse) Sampson of Bedford; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hillcrest Christian Church in Bedford with Pastors Mark Fugate and Charles Scott officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until the service on Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Glory Days fund, American Heart Association, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

Bonnie C. Silvers

Jan. 23, 1949 — July 19, 2010

Bonnie C. Silvers, 61, of 209 Indiana Ave., Oolitic, died at 10:44 p.m. on Monday at the St. Vincent Dunn Hospital.

Born Jan. 23, 1949, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Luther and Sena (Owens) Strunk. She married Ronald Silvers on Sept. 16, 1965, and he survives.

She was a cook with the North Lawrence Community School System and employed at Oolitic. She was a member of the First Church of God in Bedford. She worked with Child Evangelism Fellowship for over 25 years and was their county coordinator for ten years.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald of Oolitic; two sons, Ron Silvers and wife Jayne of Oolitic, and Jon Silvers and wife Cathy of Bedford; five grandchildren, Meighan Sehr and husband Drew of Greenwood, Chelsie Daugherty, Heather Daugherty, Emily Daugherty, and Devin Silvers, all of Bedford; two great-grandchildren, Zaryn Daugherty and Logan Pond; two sisters, Linda Phillips and husband Larry of Springville and Betty Pencek and husband Joe of Kokomo; three brothers, Bob Strunk of Nashville, Tenn., Claude Strunk and wife Kathryn of Taswell, and Don Strunk and wife Sandy of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Eugene Strunk; one sister, LuAnn Strunk; and a nephew, Mike Strunk.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday at the First Church of God in Bedford in Bedford with Pastor Travis Inman and Pastor Perry East officiating. Burial will follow in the Springville Christian Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 11 am until the service on Friday at the First Church of God. No visitation at the mortuary.

The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Lawrence County Child Evangelism Fellowship.

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

Donna K. Duncan

March 6, 1947 — July 20, 2010

Donna K. Duncan, 63, Orleans, formerly of Mitchell, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at her residence.

Born March 6, 1947, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Hugh and Peggy (Roberts) Smith. She married Todd Duncan on Sept. 23, 1986.

She retired from Dana Corporation as a machine operator and was a member of Life Tabernacle.

Surviving are her husband, Todd Duncan of Orleans; daughter, Kelle R. Manners and husband Jon of Maysville, Ky.; mother, Peggy Smith of Mitchell; sisters, Diana McKinney and husband Garry of Mitchell and Carole Smith of Bedford; and grandchildren, Shayla Allen and Sierra Keynon.

Her father and son, Kevin R. Pemberton, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Talbott Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4–8 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

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

Andrew R. Stepp

Aug. 18, 1920 — July 19, 2010

Andrew Ralph Stepp, 89, of Bedford, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday at Core Nursing and Rehab Center in Bedford. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Second Baptist Church in Bedford. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from noon until service on Friday at the church.

Braden Wilson

Braden Wilson, 20, Bedford, died Tuesday at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home.

Leo Weaver Jr.

Leo “Sonny” Weaver Jr., 72, Bedford, died Tuesday at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. Arrangements are pending at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford.

July 20, 2010

Hazel Crane

April 24, 1912 — July 19, 2010

Hazel Crane, 98, formerly of 2515 Washington Avenue and Bliss House, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday at Garden Villa in Bedford.

She was born April 24, 1912, in Bono, the daughter of George William and Euretta (Stephenson) Hughes. She married Audrey Crane on March 22, 1929, and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2003.

She had worked at S.S. Kresge in Bedford, had been a cook at Camp Rivervale church camp, and was a homemaker.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Bedford, the MN and I Home Demonstration Club, Lawrence County Extension Homemakers Club, serving as past president; and had worked the election polls at Wilson Park for many years.

Survivors include four daughters, Alta Fields of Bedford, Rebecca (Karl) Pate of Marlow, Okla., Euretta Griggs of Bedford, and Cathy (Phillip) Jenner of Oolitic; two sons, Bill (Delores) Crane of Bedford and Robert (Lynn) Crane of Pinhook; one daughter-in-law, Oneda Crane of Orleans; one grandchild, William Clarence (Billy) Burton of Avoca, who was raised in her home; 18 additional grandchildren; and many great- and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; six sisters, Martha Ament, Olivia Salzcorn, Ruby Hoggatt, Grace Lee, Dona Payton and Maude Davis; one brother, Clay Hughes; one son, John Crane; one granddaughter, Theresa Taylor; and one grandson, Jerry Fields.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Rob Kirts officiating. Burial will be in Talbott Cemetery east of Mitchell.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or the Talbott Cemetery Association.

Clarence Earl Toliver

June 16, 1913 — July 19, 2010

Clarence Earl Toliver, 97, of Orleans, died Monday at the Bedford Regional Medical Center in Bedford.

Earl was born June 16, 1913, in Orange County to Hayden W. and Ethel May Scarlett Toliver.

He married Maye E. Magner, Aug. 17, 1940, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 2002.

He owned and operated the former Toliver Oil Products in Orleans for 35 years until he sold the business and retired in 1975.

Earl’s interest in trap shooting began in 1948 and that became his passion. He owned the Jenkins Gun Club in Mitchell from 1969 to 1973. In 1954, he was elected to the board of the Indiana Trapshooters Association and served as secretary, treasurer for many years and as president in 1961. He was elected to the Indiana Hall of Fame in 1978. In 1964 he was elected to the National Amateur Trapshooters Association and was president in 1968 and founder of the National Trapshooting Hall of Fame. He attended all of the Hall of Fame Induction Banquets from 1968 until 2009.

In 1962 Earl was the world record holder for the most 100s broken in a single year, 4000 targets consecutively. He held many other records. He was also an avid pilot from 1935 until 1970.

He was a member of the Orleans Kiwanis Club and was past president and past Lt. Governor. He was a member of the Bedford Elks Club and was a member of the National Riflemen’s Association.

Surviving Mr. Toliver are a sister, Barbara Deich and her husband, David of Bedford; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law, Carolyn and Robert Burgess of Crawfordsville; also several nieces and nephews.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother, Max Toliver; and one sister, Mildred Burton.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans with the Rev. Mike Williams and Pastor Mike Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Orleans.

Friends are invited to call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charities or organizations of choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ochstetrick.net.

Sara M. Johnson

June 17, 1989 — July 18, 2010

Sara Marie Johnson, 21, Oolitic, died Sunday from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Avoca Baptist Church. A graveside committal will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Gilgal Cemetery in Heltonville. Visitation will be from noon until the service on Thursday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian Creek Baptist Camp or BNL Scholarship Fund.

Bonnie C. Silvers

Bonnie C. Silvers, 61, of Oolitic, died Monday at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Day & Carter Mortuary.

Andrew Stepp

Andrew Stepp, 89, of Bedford, died Monday at Core Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending at Day & Carter Mortuary.

Susan Sanders

Susan Sanders, 51, Bedford, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford.

July 19, 2010

Hazel Crane

Hazel Crane, 98, Bedford, died at 12:40 a.m. today at Garden Villa in Bedford. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.

Earl Toliver

Earl Toliver, 97, of Orleans, died today at the Bedford Regional Medical Center in Bedford.

Arrangements are pending at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans.

July 18, 2010

Callie Brown

June 23, 1963 — July 15, 2010

Callie Brown, 47, of Ellettsville, died early Thursday morning at Bloomington Hospital.

Callie was born June 23, 1963, in Monroe County, to Ronnie and Dixie Rhodes. She married Dave Cooper. She was a homemaker and member of Burgoon Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Roxanne Brown of Bloomington and Caroline Robertson of Springville; three sons, John Rhodes of Unionville, Travis Brown and Ishmal Brown, both of Bloomington; a stepson, Gary Cooper and his wife, Tina Cooper, of Bloomington; three sisters, Rhonda Rhodes Gibson of Ellettsville, Feather Roberts of Bloomington and Kelly McGilluary of Euf, Alabama; and six grandchildren, Mackenzie Robertson, Cansas Rhodes, Dakota Cooper, Nathaniel Cooper, Landon Cooper and Michael Nichols.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant son, Archie.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Clear Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Harold Godsey officiating. Burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery.

Chandler Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

July 17, 2010

Clarence H. Smith

Oct. 24, 1919 — July 15, 2010

Clarence Houston Smith, 90, Mitchell, passed away at 2:48 p.m. Thursday at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford.

Born Oct. 24, 1919, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Ray and Leona (Gaines) Smith. He married Jean Blackburn Dec. 14, 1941, and she preceded him in death July 27, 1981.

He retired from Carpenter Body Works and was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.

Clarence was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 604.

Surviving are his children, Edward Smith of Bedford, Linda Gibson of Mitchell, Judy (Larry) New of Bedford, Ray (Shirley) Smith of Bedford, and Ralph (Sue) Smith and Vickie Fisher of Mitchell; 13 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four step-great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Summers of Bedford.

His parents and wife preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Voorhies officiating. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 2–6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Casketbearers: Travis Smith, Tracey Smith, Chad Smith, Mike Kline, Brian Fisher, and Larry New.

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

July 16, 2010

Walter H. Little

Feb. 14, 1927 — July 15, 2010

Walter H. “Stibe” Little, 83, Mitchell, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Thursday at Bloomington Hospital.

Born Feb. 14, 1927, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Richard and Florence (Albertson) Little. He married Sue Ann Graves on June 7, 1957.

He retired from GM Powertrain and was a member of Tulip Street Christian Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and had attended Mitchell High School.

Surviving are his wife, Sue Ann Little of Mitchell; children, Lisa (Glenn) Coyle, Richard (Missy) Little, Gary Little, Amy (Dean) Houshour, and Lana (Scott) Payton, all of Mitchell; grandchildren, Matthew Coyle, Amber (Little) Mullen, Aaron “Bub” Little, Brian Coyle, Zachary Payton, Cody Payton, Josh Little, Autumn Houshour, and Jacob Little; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie McCoy and Dora Hamilton, both of Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents; sisters, Bessie Murr and Mary Phillips; and brothers, Ed Little and John Robert “Johnny Bob” Little, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Dwight Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Casketbearers: Matthew Coyle, Aaron “Bub” Little, Brian Coyle, Zachary Payton, Cody Payton and Josh Little.

Memorial Gifts: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services

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

James Reynolds

April 21, 1956 — July 15, 2010

James Michael Reynolds of Bedford went home to be with the Lord on Thursday.

He was born on April 21, 1956, in Monroe County to James E. and Nina L. (Prince) Reynolds.

He is survived by his mother, Nina L. Reynolds of Bedford; one son, Danny James Reynolds of Oolitic; one granddaughter, Diamond Jade Rose; one brother, Orlando Reynolds of Arizona; one sister, Rebecca Keithly of Heltonville; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Reynolds; two brothers, Ronald D. Reynolds and Elmer D. Reynolds; one great-nephew, Christopher Heinich; paternal grandparents, James and Minnie Reynolds; and maternal grandparents, Orlando and Goldie Prince.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday at Cresthaven Funeral Home, Bedford.

Burial will be in Patton Hill Cemetery.

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

Clarence H. Smith

Clarence H. Smith, 90, Mitchell, died at 2:48 p.m. Thursday at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford. Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home.

July 15, 2010

Harry S. Harper

July 31, 1926 — July 13, 2010

Harry S. Harper, 83, of Springville, died 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at home.

Born July 31, 1926, in Greene County, he was the son of Randolph and Josephine (Holman) Harper.

He retired from Indiana University and went on to work at Eastern Greene Schools for 18 years. He was a member of the Owensburg Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis (Bailey) Harper; two sons, Steve Harper and Roger Harper, both of Springville; three daughters, Sherlyn Harper of Bloomfield, Marsha Laughlin of Bloomington and Simone Spinks of Bloomfield; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ronnie Harper of Bloomington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield, with Paul Guthery and Don Tirey officiating. Burial will be at Flynn Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010, and one hour prior to the services Friday at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield.

Online condolences to the family are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.

Edward Axsom

May 26, 1928 — July 9, 2010

Edward Axsom, age 82, of Bedford, died Friday morning at Bloomington Hospital. Born May 26, 1928, in Bloomington, he was the son of Jason and Cordilla (Deckard) Axsom. Before retiring, he worked in the flooring business. He was very social and loved people and was a member of the Bloomington Eagles and Moose lodges.

He is survived by three sons, Eddie Lee Axsom of Germany and Troy Axsom and Don Axsom, both of Bedford, Indiana; five daughters, Lana June Axsom of Columbus, Indiana, Linda Clemons and Karen Sue Hall, both of Bloomington, Patricia Ann Axsom of Bedford and Trina Kay Meyers of Greensburg, Indiana; two brothers, Ray Axsom and Ralph Axsom, both of Bloomington; and several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Connie (Mayfield) Axsom; and several brothers and sisters.

There will be a celebration of life service for family and close friends. Friends may call his daughter, Linda Clemons, for further information at 812-679-9824.

Online condolences may be given at www.dayfuneralservices.com.

Day Funeral Home in Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

Charles I. Fox

Jan. 8, 1939 — July 14, 2010

Charles Irvin “Tom” Fox, 71, Bedford, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.

Born Jan. 8, 1939, in Knox County, he was the son of Lawrence and Martha (Blevins) Fox. He was married to Margaret J. Taylor on April 13, 1957.

He retired from Visteon and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving are his companion of 22 years, Marie Stancombe of Bedford; daughter, Martha Ann Krenke of Bedford; grandchildren, Jeffery Salyer, Brooke Collins, and Annie King; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Fox of Bedford; a sister, Judy Callahan of Bedford; half-brothers, George Fox and Donnie Fox of Mitchell; half-sisters, Debbie Hall of Orleans, Juanita Green of Seymour, Vicky McPherson of Williams, Linda Frazee of French Lick and Freida Anderson, of Pekin; stepbrother, Richard Schofield of Bedford; and former wife, Margaret J. Grace of Mitchell.

His parents; stepmother, Frances Fox; brother, James Fox; sisters, Freida Gratzer, Katie Wicker, Pansy Dawson, Juanita Fox, and Louise Fox; and stepsisters, Sue Longest and Patty Brothers, preceded him in death.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Tunnelton Cemetery with Rev. Jay Bennett officiating. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Chastain Funeral Home.

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

Evelyn R. Elrod

Aug. 3, 1923 — July 14, 2010

Evelyn Rosalee (Kern) Maxwell Elrod, 86, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday.

She was born in Williams on Aug. 3, 1923, to Luther E. and B. Mae (Colglazier) Kern. She graduated from Williams High School and moved to Indianapolis in 1940. She attended Indiana Central College and retired from the Accounting Department of Hook’s Drugs in 1988.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Doyle “Hickory” Maxwell and Thomas D. Elrod; a sister, Eulalie Ruth (Kern) Phipps; and a brother, Olin Dee Kern.

She is survived by four children, Gregory Maxwell of Greenwood, Barry Maxwell of Indianapolis, Bonnie Maxwell of Bloomington and Connie Maxwell of Ellettsville; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Southport Chapter Order of Eastern Star; and a member of the Heartland Church of Christ and Greenwood Senior Citizens.

Service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. Interment in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood.

Friends may call from 4–8 p.m., Friday at the mortuary.

Memorial gifts have been suggested to Indiana Masonic Home.

Online condolences are available at www.singletonmortuary.com.

Cletus R. Cummings

July 25, 1943 — July 9, 2010

Cletus R. “Butch” Cummings, 66, of Herington, Kan., died Friday at his residence.

He was born July 25, 1943, in East Oolitic.

Services will be at 7 p.m. at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Herington Chapel; with Pastor Gary Schrader officiating. Viewing will be from 2-7 p.m. at the funeral home; and a visitation will follow the service. Cremation will follow and a Masonic Committal Service will be held at a later date at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Fort Riley.

Mr. Cummings was Chief of Environmental Services at Fort Riley. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Kansas.

He married Carla Stadalman, on Feb. 24, 1996, at Herington; she survives. Also survived by a son Timothy Bruce Cummings of Memphis, Tenn., a daughter Cynthia Marie Cummings Pickle (husband Brian Douglas) of Greeley, Colo., a stepson Ryan M. Orme (wife Melissa) of Colorado Springs, Colo., a stepdaughter Tamara Dawn Orme Stephson (husband Michael) of Manhattan, Kan.; brothers and sisters, Fred Cummings (wife Barbara), Robert Cummings (wife Misty), and Jack Inman (wife Joyce), all of Bedford, and Rusty Cummings, Rhonda Hessenflow (husband Barry), Janet Cummings, and Alan Cummings of California; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother Dallas Dewey Cummings; a sister Diana Cummings; his mother Alma Inman; and his father, Floyd Cummings.

The family requests memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the Shrine Children’s Hospital in St. Louis; and they may be sent care of the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, Kan. 67449-3038.

Walter Little

Walter Little, 83, Mitchell, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday at Bloomington Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home.

Patsy Phillips

Patsy Phillips, 62, of Bloomington, formerly of Springville, died at 6:31 a.m. on Wednesday at Bloomington Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

July 14, 2010

John H. Alhorn

Feb. 20, 1931 — July 13, 2010

Born Feb. 20, 1931, in Bedford, he was the son of Charles Frank Alhorn Sr. and Henrietta Katherine (Schmidt) Alhorn. He married Barbara June Sears on June 29, 1954, and she preceded him in death on April 10, 1988.

He worked in his parents’ grocery store in Bedford (Alhorn Grocery) and was a book buyer for Cummins News in Bloomington, until he retired in 1993.

He was a graduate of Bedford High School with the class of 1949. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1166, American Legion Post No. 33, all of Bedford; was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict; and was a Bedford Regional Medical Center Yellow Shirt volunteer. He loved gardening and working in his yard.

Survivors include a daughter, Katherine Ann (Larry Dean) Crane of Bedford; a daughter-in-law, Pam Alhorn of Bedford; two grandsons, Christopher Michael (Danielle) Crane of Avon, and Joseph Dean Crane of Bedford; one granddaughter, Ashley Rachelle Alhorn of Bedford; one sister, Mary Ellen Williams of Indianapolis; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, John Robert “Bobby” Alhorn in 2007; three brothers, Marion Edward Alhorn, Charles Frank Alhorn Jr., and William Alhorn in infancy; and one sister, Martha J. Wade.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Bedford with Father John Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside military rites by members of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, with a Knights of Columbus Rosary prayed at 7:30 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

Charles Fox

Charles Fox, Bedford, passed away this morning at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home.

July 13, 2010

Granvil C. Setser

Dec. 2, 1915 — July 12, 2010

Granvil C. Setser, 94, Bedford, went home to be with Jesus at 5:40 a.m. on Monday at White River Lodge.

Born Dec. 2, 1915, in Corbin, Ky., he was the son of Edward and Betty (Bowman) Setser. He married Hazel Watkins on Aug. 19, 1948, and she survives.

He was a plumber and steamfitter, having worked for Triangle-Leahy and McIntyre Brothers Construction, both of Bedford, retiring in 1979.

He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Bedford; was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC); and loved to play the guitar as well as other instruments.

Surviving with his wife, Hazel Setser of Bedford; two daughters, Rita (Richard) Hoke of San Antonio, Texas, and Lana (Carl) Gassman of Bedford; two sons, Gary (Deborah) Setser of Oakland City, and Mark Setser of Bedford; eight grandchildren, Teresa Mendenhall of San Antonio, Texas, Brian Hoke, Hayward, Calif., Joshua Hoke, San Antonio, Texas, Amy Reed, Cara Gassman and Ethan Gassman, all of Bedford, and Jaime Pack and Paul Setser, both of Evansville; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Setser of Corbin, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; several sisters and brothers; and one grandson, Mathew Setser.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Pastor Andrew Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Gillen Post No. 33 of Bedford.

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

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

Josephine Beyers

Aug. 23, 1930 — July 12, 2010

Josephine (Tanksley) Beyers, 79, Mitchell, died Monday at her residence.

She was born in Heltonville on Aug. 23, 1930, to Howard and Anna (Helton) Tanksley. On July 16, 1950, she married Luther William Beyers and he preceded her in death. They were married for 54 years.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of the Heltonville Christian Church.

Surviving are three sons, Larry and StarLynn Byers of Shawnee, Kan., Luther Jr. and Shelley Byers of Bedford, and Joe and Brenda Beyers of Medora; three daughters, Rebecca and Stephen StanCombe of Mitchell, Judy and Robert Thompson of Medora, and Glenda and Jay Bough of Bedford; one adopted daughter, Carrie Rieman of Bedford; one sister, June Wilcoxen of Wisconsin; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Gary Dean Beyers; five brothers, Howard, Earl, Norman, Norton and Norval; and three sisters, Edith, Evelyn and Elma.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Jones Funeral Home in Heltonville with Pastor Skip Breeden officiating. Burial will follow at Gilgal Cemetery.

Pall Bearers: Joe Beyers, James Byers, Jordan Beyers, Doug Taylor, Jerry Taylor and Nicholas Atkins.

Honorary Pall Bearers: Larry Beyers, Stephen StanCombe and Shane Byers.

Virginia Sipes

March 6, 1916 — July 11, 2010

Virginia (Gee) Sipes, 94, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord at 5:10 a.m. on Sunday at the White River Lodge in Bedford.

Born March 6, 1916, in Martin County, she was the daughter of Asa and Maude (Stroud) Gee. She married Marion Sipes in 1940 and he preceded her in death

She was a homemaker and member of the Hillcrest Christian Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Survivors include daughters, Margaret Baker and husband Phil of Mitchell, Sue Sipes of Bedford, Gail Hewitt and husband Jim of Bedford, Wanda Payne and husband Jerry of Bedford, and Dayle Middleton and husband Paul of Omaha, Neb.; nine grandchildren, Kelly Umphress of Mitchell, Brian Baker of Orleans, Troy Hewitt of Bedford, Christy Borders of Falls Church, Va., Shannon Payne of Bedford, Joshua Payne (Courtney) of Alexandria, Va., Kyle Payne of Richmond, Va., and Nathan Middleton and Ian Middleton both of Omaha, Neb.; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Larry; and siblings, Vernon, Robert, Paul, Lloyd and William Gee, Nina Hislip and Mae Winninger.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Tim Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Springs Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday at the mortuary.

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

Michael R. Barger

Dec. 27, 1955 — July 8, 2010

Michael Ray Barger, 54, of Bloomington, died Thursday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Body of Christ Fellowship Church in Bedford. Burial will follow in Dishman Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 10 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the church.

July 12, 2010

Roger Banks

June 2, 1948 — July 9, 2010

Roger “Tiny” Banks, 62, of Washington, died at 11:20 p.m. on Friday at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville.

He was born June 2, 1948, in Bedford, the son of Frank and Lorene (Greer) Banks. He was raised by his stepmother, Grace (York) Banks. He married Marilyn Jo Dean on Sept. 29, 1978 and she survives.

He was retired from the Gene B. Glick Corporation. He attended Lawrence County schools and is a member of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving with his wife, Marilyn Jo Banks of Washington; are daughters, Cynthia Banks of Bloomington and Melissa Clark of Bluffton; sons, Robert and David Sowder of Bloomington, and Chris Banks of Washington; two brothers, Mack Banks of Fayetteville, and Chet Banks of Bloomington; his father- and mother-in-law, Rollin and Helen Dean of Washington; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, a sister, Wanda Jackson; four brothers, John, Franklin, Jim and Bill Banks; and three infant siblings.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Gill Funeral Chapel in Washington with the Rev. Tim Baxter officiating. Burial will follow in Springville Cemetery.

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

Pallbearers: Chet Banks, Kenny Mullin, Dean Buchheit, Mike Overstreet, Brad Purcell and Scott Banks.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gillsince1872.com.

Granvil C. Setser

Granvil C. Setser, 94, Bedford, died at 5:40 a.m. today at White River Lodge in Bedford. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford.

Virginia Sipes

Virginia Sipes, 94, of Bedford, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the White River Lodge. Arrangements are pending at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

July 11, 2010

Michael Ray Barger

Dec. 27, 1955 — July 8, 2010

Michael Ray Barger, 54, of Bloomington, died at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Michael’s death was caused by a freak accident when he and his cousin were cutting a tree limb out of a down tree, and it fell and struck him in the face and knocked him out.

Born December 27, 1955, in Bloomington, he was the son of Harry Thomas Barger and Sharon E. (Melvin) Pate. Mike loved to help people, and he loved his wild life animals.

Survivors include his mother Sharon E. Pate and step-father Harold Wayne Pate of Bloomington; three brothers, Allan B. Barger, Harry T. Barger and wife Barbara, and Paul K. Barger, all of Bloomington; two step-sisters, Crystal E. Duva and husband Scott of Alamo Gordo, NM, and Tammy S. Ball and husband Michael R. Ball of Bloomington; two step-brothers, Danny W. Pate of Tucson, AZ, and Thomas E. Pate and wife Jennifer of Greenwood; his aunt Norma Merhring and uncle Bob of Martinsville, aunt Genieve Martin Dale and uncle Kenny of Florida, uncle Ralph Barger and wife Teresa of Bloomington, uncle Jerry Melvin and wife Ruth of Bedford, uncle Phil Melvin and wife Brenda of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Harry Thomas Barger, who passed away on December 13, 2006.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14th at the Body of Christ Fellowship Church in Bedford with Bro. John Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Dishman Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13th at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 10 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the church. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Mike at www.daycarter.com.

Mike will be sadly missed by his family and friends. We love you Mike.

July 10, 2010

Anna L. Howard

Dec. 13, 1922 — July 9, 2010

Anna Lee Howard, 87, of Bedford, formerly of Pekin, entered into life eternity, joining her beloved husband Arthur Howard (Aug. 2006) at 7:50 a.m. on Friday, July 9.

Anna was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was a strong, hardworking woman who loved her family dearly. She taught them to be strong as well.

She was employed by Childcraft Cabinet Company in Salem, for 26 years.

Born in Pathfork, Ky. on Dec. 13, 1922, she was the daughter of Floyd and Sarah (Payne) Helton.

She is survived by Arthur Lee (Alma) Howard of Greenwood, Ada V. (Dean) Edwards of Indianapolis, and Katie Sue (Frank) Wigley of Bedford; nine grandkids and 27 great-grandkids; six great-great-grandkids; several nieces and nephews. Anna is also survived by five brothers and one sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

She will be sadly missed.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday from the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with burial following in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from noon until the service on Monday at the mortuary.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guestbook and light a candle in memory of Anna at www.daycarter.com.

Frank W. Day Jr.

June 6, 1932 — July 8, 2010

Frank W. Day Jr., 78, 1329 Hillcrest Road, Bedford died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday at his residence.

Born June 6, 1932, in Bloomington, he was the son Frank W. & Wilma (Bridges) Day. He married Augusta Garland on Nov. 22, 1952, in Camby, and she survives.

He was self-employed in public relations and advertising sales.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Bedford, a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, Graduate of Bloomington High School with the Class of 1950, and studied journalism at Indiana University.

Surviving with his wife, Augusta (Garland) Day of Bedford; are two daughters, Elizabeth Hobbs of Williams, and Gwen Russell of Middletown; two sons, Frank Day of Bloomfield, and John Day of Lehi, Utah; a foster sister, Doris Sexton of Bloomington; a stepbrother, Ray Manley of South Bend; and several grandchildren; great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Alison Rose Day, and half-sister Sara Louise Manley

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Cresthaven Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

There will be no visitation.

July 09, 2010

Hannah Lauren Brace

July 2, 1999 — July 7, 2010

Hannah Lauren Brace, 11, Shoals, died Wednesday at her residence.

She was born July 2, 1999, in Jasper to George A. Sr. and Lezlie (Tinkle) Brace. She was a student at Englewood School in Bedford.

Survivors include her parents, George A. and Lezlie Brace; two sisters, Jennifer (Joshua) Stroud of Jasper and Haylie Brace of Shoals; four brothers, Robert (Tammy) Brace and Phillip (Frannie) Brace of Washington state, George Jr. (Elizabeth) Brace of Fort Hood, Texas, and Hayden Brace, at home; her grandmother, Doris Tinkle of Shoals, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Daniel Tinkle and her paternal grandparents Ruby and Paul Brace.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be made to the family at www.queenlee.com.

Lenuel D. Stancombe

May 5, 1957 — July 7, 2010

Lenuel Dean Stancombe, 53, Huron, passed away Wednesday morning, at his residence.

Born May 5, 1957, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Lenuel “Bud” and Betsy H. (Jones) Stancombe. He married Marlene Sue King Oct. 17, 1975.

He was employed at French Lick Springs Hotel and was a member of the Huron Baptist Church. Lenuel was a regional director for Lawrence County ABATE and president and founder of the Elvis Steam Rollers Club.

Surviving are his wife, Marlene Stancombe, of Huron; daughters Melissa (Dirk) Sears of Oolitic and Lacey (Andrew) Turner of Indianapolis; mother, Betsy Stancombe, Mitchell; sisters, Debra Jean of Mitchell and Linda Diane Prichard of Columbus, and grandchildren Coleton Ballentine and Chloe Sears, both of Oolitic.

His father preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Huron Baptist Church with pastors Ron Allender and Frank Ira officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the church.

Casketbearers will be Andrew Turner, Dirk Sears, David Moffatt, Dennis King, Scott King and Joe Jones.

Memorial gifts can be made to ABATE for Toys for Tots.

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

John Cullen Wade

July 2, 1923 — June 2, 2010

John Cullen Wade, 86, of 1609 Jewel Valley Road, Boulervard, CA, formerly of Bedford, died June 2 in California.

He was born July 2, 1923, in Bedford.

A graveside committal service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Beech Grove Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post No. 33 American Legion. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.

July 08, 2010

John J. Armstrong

Jan. 2, 1940 — July 6, 2010

John Jerry Armstrong, age 70, of Xenia, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday.

Jerry was born in Bedford, on Jan. 2, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maude Armstrong of Bedford.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn; and four children, and their families, John Armstrong (Gina) and children Jay and Lyndi; Amy Everett (Dan) and children Emily, Allison, William and Amanda; Sarah Brads (Andy) and children Murrin, Drew, Clinton, Alan and Michael Armstrong; and by his sisters, Marian Armstrong and Sue Brown.

He graduated from Bedford High School in 1958 and from the United States Naval Academy in 1962, receiving a commission in the U.S. Air Force. From 1964 until 1967, he served as an engineer and later as the program manager charged with developing communications for the president of the United States.

He received his doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois in 1972. He served as a professor of physics at the U.S. Air Force Academy from 1972 through 1976, where he directed the physics major and academy’s graduate physics program with Ohio State University.

Jerry retired from the Air Force in 1982, having reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. Beginning in 1983, Jerry served in the ministries of Dayton Christian Schools and Legacy Ministries International, retiring as president of the Legacy Ministries Foundation in October 2007.

Jerry was a member of the Xenia, Ohio, Rotary and served on the Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce board. He was a member of Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek, Ohio. Jerry’s life verse was I Thessalonians 2:8 from which God gave him his life purpose in the mid-1970’s — “to impart my life to people.” Jerry’s goal in life was to invest his life in his wife, children, grandchildren and others. Friends are encouraged to post messages and testimonials at www.CaringBridge/visit/jerryarmstrong.

Gifts in lieu of flowers may be given to Dayton Christian Schools (marked as Armstrong Family Endowment) at 1075 Wesley Ave., Xenia, OH 45385, or to Patterson Park Church at 3655 East Patterson Road, Beavercreek, OH 45430 or to CaringBridge at www.carringbridge.org/donate.

A memorial service will be held at Patterson Park Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday with a reception to follow.

Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, www.NewcomerDayton.com.

Dorothy A. Hughes-McDonald

Nov. 29, 1941 — July 7, 2010

Dorothy Ann Sproles Hughes-McDonald, 68, of Brazil, died Wednesday at her residence following an extended illness. At the time of death, she was surrounded by her family.

She was born Nov. 29, 1941, in Greencastle. She was raised as the daughter of Edward and Dorothy Kaelber. She graduated from Heltonville High School with the class of 1960. She married Stanley A. Hughes on Nov. 6, 1960. He preceded her in death Sept. 13, 2005. She married Larry McDonald on Jan. 24, 2009, in Magnolia, Texas.

She had worked at the Windbreaker plant, Columbia Records and the Pillsbury Co. She was a member of the Heltonville Christian Church.

She enjoyed traveling, working in her flower garden and spending time with friends and family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities and sporting events. She was a fun-loving person who always brought smiles to those around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley; and grandson, Zachary S. Minor.

She is survived by husband, Larry McDonald; daughters, Shelley (Jeff) Minor of Brazil, Anita (John) Russell of Brazil, and Pam (Andy) Craig of North Vernon; son, Ed (Kim) Hughes of Brazil; grandchildren, Hannah and Bryce Minor, Austin and Madison Russell, Danielle, Trevor, Tiffany and Derek Craig, Carrie (Greg) Lovett, and Travis, Shaw and Heather Hughes; great-grandchild, McKenzie Lovett; brothers, Robert (JoAnn) Sproles, Cecil Sproles, and Ronald Sproles; sister, Linda (Jim) Watson; brother-in-law, Gary (Brenda) McDonald; and other extended family.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Moore Funeral Home in Brazil with the Rev. Jim Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Calcutta Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heltonville Christian Church, 6670 Ind. 58 E., Heltonville, IN 47436.

Vist www.moorefuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the family or for more

information.

Lenuel D. Stancombe

Lenuel D. Stancombe, 53, Huron, died Wednesday morning at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home.

July 06, 2010

Patricia M. (Johnson) Reynolds

March 23, 1928 — July 4, 2010

Patricia M. (Johnson) Reynolds was born March 23, 1928, in Lawrence County to Earl Johnson and Vena (Brown) Bridwell. Patricia (Pat) passed away on July 4, 2010, to join the Lord Jesus Christ after battling a long illness.

She is survived by her husband William E. Reynolds. Also surviving are two daughters, Janie (Reynolds) Webb and husband Russell of Bedford, and Rebecca (Reynolds) Brewer and husband Mark of Orleans; two sons, William E. Reynolds and wife Bonita of Bedford, and Randy J. Reynolds and wife Suzanne of Heritage Lake; one sister, Joyce Teter and husband Karl of Bedford; and one brother, Leon Johnson and wife Carol of Springfield, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dwight Johnson and Don Johnson; three sisters, Venita Prunty, Norma Edington and Elta Woodsmall; and two sons, Auburn B. and Patrick C. Reynolds.

Patricia was a devoted wife and mother who gave her time to family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Steve Goens officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the mortuary.

The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Indiana Leukemia Society in lieu of flowers.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guestbook and light a candle in memory of Patricia at www.daycarter.com.

July 05, 2010

Patricia T. Kyme Kerr

Dec. 30, 1929 — July 4, 2010

Patrica T. Kyme Kerr, 80, of Bedford, died at 2:54 a.m. Sunday at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Born Dec. 30, 1929, in Claremore, Okla., she was the daughter of Jester Bailey and Ruth (Cook) Taylor. She married William L. Kyme in Stillwater, Okla on Oct. 11, 1952, and he preceded her in death in 1980. She then married Donald M. Kerr, M.D., on Aug. 16, 1985, in Fayetteville, Ark., and he preceded her in death in 2000.

She was a teacher, retiring in 1986 from Bedford North Lawrence High School. She taught English and Spanish.

She had a B.S. from Oklahoma State University and her M.A.T. from Indiana University. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, and was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy.

Survivors include one son, John William Kyme and Nancy Schmidt Kyme of Virginia; one sister, Peg Moore of Woodside, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Connie Kerr Snapp and Katherine Kerr Birge; two grandchildren, Andrew Winston Kyme or Virginia and Katharine (David) Kyme Frost of Oregon; and two stepgrandchildren, Emily Jane Birge and Ann Elizabeth Birge.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, George Leonard Kyme in 1973; both husbands; a brother, J.B. Taylor; and sister, Betty Taylor Littlefield.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Father Charles Carpenter officiating. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery.

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

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

Naomi E. Norman

Oct. 4, 1920 — July 2, 2010

Naomi E. Norman, 89, of 3004 Sparta Drive, West Lafayette, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, at the St. Elizabeth Central Hospital in West Lafayette.

Born Oct. 4, 1920, in Norman, she was the daughter of Ulysses Grant and Amanda (Cummings) Norman.

She was a secretary at Purdue University.

Survivors include two sisters, Blanche Maxwell of Lafayette, and Florence Todd of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews, Richard Todd, Wilma Spencer, Fred Todd and Dorothy Bauer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Julia Schultz and Katie Norman; and one brother, Ernest “Glen” Norman.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Green Hill Cemetery with Charlie Scott officiating. Burial will follow.

Visitation will be from 9 until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the mortuary.

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

Judith L. Davis

March 26, 1945 — July 3, 2010

Judith Lee Davis, 65, Mitchell, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday at her residence.

Born March 26, 1945, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Harry “Bunk” and Ruth (Hall) Williams. She married Max Bryant Oct. 25, 1964, and he preceded her in death July 26, 1979. She married Roger Davis Feb. 15, 1992.

She retired from Lehigh Cement Company. She was a 1963 graduate of Mitchell High School. Judith was a member and treasurer of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, and a member of LIFE Food Pantry.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, camping, and rocking on the porch. She was a former winner of the Persimmon Festival Persimmon Pudding Contest.

Surviving are her husband, Roger Davis of Mitchell; children, Mark Bryant and Marci Ramey and husband Kurt, all of Mitchell; stepchildren, Stephenie Davis of Bedford, and Steve Davis and wife Tonya of Mitchell; a sister, Jetta Jenkins and husband John of Mitchell; a brother, Jack Williams and wife Sandee of Beverly Hills, Fla.; grandchildren, Max Ziebell, Adam Ziebell, Chloe Ramey, Stephen Davis, Brittany Davis and Matt Carlisle. Her parents and first husband preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Graham officiating. Burial will be in Spice Valley Cemetery.

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

Memorial Gifts: LIFE Food Pantry or First Baptist Church Daycare.

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

Donald L. Wedgewood

Nov. 6, 1936 — July 3, 2010

Donald L. Wedgewood, 73, of Mitchell, died at 1:27 a.m. Saturday at Mitchell Manor Nursing Home

Born Nov. 6, 1936, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Rayburn & Hazel (Stevens) Wedgewood. He married Carolyn L. (Graves) Wedgewood on Aug. 9, 1963, she preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2002.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 181 in Henderson, Ky.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 250 Mitchell, member and former Chief of Marion Township Rural Fire Department, a member International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 181 Henderson, Ky., and a former member of Indiana Volunteer Firemen’s Association (IVFA).

Survivors include sons, Scott Wedgewood and wife Kristi of Mitchell, and Greg Bowman and wife Donna of Ohio; a daughter, Verlina Rhorer and husband Michael of Bedford; five grandchildren, Ashley Tubbs, Lauren Bowman, Camden Wedgewood, Christie Dillingham and Whitney Rhorer; two great -grandchildren, Rilynn Fountain and Eleanor Fountain; two brothers, Gary “Butch” Wedgewood of Princeton, and Mike Wedgewood of Tennessee, and two sisters, Bonnie Mentzer of California, and Ann Brewer of Columbus.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, and wife.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cresthaven Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside rites by Mitchell American Legion,

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

In lieu of flowers donations can be to Marian Township Rural Fire Department (MTRFD).

Patricia M. Reynolds

Patricia M. Reynolds, 82, of Bedford died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Day & Carter Mortuary.

July 04, 2010

Naomi E. Norman

OCT. 4, 1920 — JULY 1, 2010

Naomi E. Norman, 89, of 3004 Sparta Drive, West Lafayette, IN, died at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at the St. Elizabeth Central Hospital in West Lafayette, IN.

Born October 4, 1920, in Norman, IN, she was the daughter of Ulysses Grant and Amanda (Cummings) Norman. She was a secretary at Purdue University.

Survivors include two sisters, Blanche Maxwell of Lafayette, IN and Florence Todd of Bedford; several nieces and nephews, Richard Todd, Wilma Spencer, Fred Todd and Dorothy Bauer. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Julia Schultz and Katie Norman; one brother, Ernest “Glen” Norman.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6th, at Green Hill Cemetery, with Charlie Scott officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Naomi at www.daycarter.com.

Helena J. Alexander-Williams

April 15, 1948 — July 1, 2010

Helena (Jenkins) Alexander-Williams, 62, of Bloomington, died at her residence on Thursday evening with her loving family at her side. She was born in Knox, Indiana, on April 15, 1948, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Matthews) Jenkins, Jr. Helena was a graduate of Indiana University School of Social Work where she held both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree. She spent her professional career working with various social service agencies such as “CASA”, Children’s Advocate Services Association, Adult Protective Services and often served as a court appointed advocate for the elderly.

Helena spent countless hours volunteering for projects with the elderly, served as Girl Scout Leader, worked with Habitat for Humanity and was a hospice volunteer. She was also a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Center in Bloomington.

Survivors include her husband, Doug Williams of Bloomington; her children, Clancy Alexander (companion Bob), Stephanie (husband Timothy) Rexing of Avon Lake, OH, Patrick (wife Kari) Alexander of Oklahoma City, OK. Also surviving are three step-children, Gretchen (husband Rob) King of Bedford, Noah (Wife Nikki) Williams of California and Ben (wife Sarah) Williams of Newark, OH; one sister, Frances Fields of Evansville, IN and one brother, Sean Jenkins of Indianapolis. Her grandchildren include Morgan Grant, Sydney Rexing, Jordan Grant, Katherine Alexander and Jacob Alexander and step-grandchildren Abraham King and Lorelai King.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Jo Grant, and her parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Center at 11 a.m. Friday, with Father Robert Sims officiating. Friends may greet the family preceding the services from 10:30-11 a.m. A reception for family and friends will be held at Helena’s residence following the services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Helena’s memory to “Stephanie Rexing for Helena Alexander-Williams Scholarship Fund,” established for the grandchildren, at any KeyBank. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37, Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

Judith Lee Davis

Judith Lee Davis, 65, of Mitchell, died Saturday. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday at Chastain Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

July 03, 2010

Maxine Fletcher

Jan. 18, 1940 — July 2, 2010

Maxine “Kay” Fletcher, 70, of Bedford, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday at Garden Villa in Bedford.

She was born Jan. 18, 1940, in Jackson County, the daughter of Curtis and Benza (Glasco) Fisher. She married Joe Fletcher, who preceded her in death in 1980.

She was a factory worker and had previously attended Davis Memorial Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include one son, Dale (Barbara) Crane of Heltonville; one granddaughter, Taylor Crane of Heltonville; one grandson, Courtney Bannock of Colorado; three brothers, Ellis Fisher of Nebraska, Jim Fisher of Heltonville, and Garry Fisher of Bedford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one sister, Eva Miller.

Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor John Wisley officiating. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery in Jackson County, where burial will follow.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

July 02, 2010

Betty J. Arnold

Feb. 26, 1930 — July 1, 2010

Betty J. Arnold, 80, of 774 Peerless Road, Bedford, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born Feb. 26, 1930, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Oscar and Ilene (Robinson) Hammond. She married Dale Arnold on April 4, 1947, and he survives.

She was retired from RCA in Bloomington and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Dale, of Bedford; a daughter, Susan Arnold of Bloomington; a son, Rick Arnold and wife Mary Ann of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Jenny Humerickhouse and husband Scott, Jeff Arnold, Jason England, and Jamie Mais and husband Simon; two stepgrandchildren, Dr. Stephanie Riley and husband Dan, and Don Patton; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew and Lauren Humerickhouse, Abigaile Mais and Clayton Arnold; three step-great-grandchildren, Olivia Riley, and Sierra and Savannah Patton; two brothers, Wayne Hammond of Sebring, Fla., and Kent Hammond and wife Sandra of Bedford; four sisters-in-law, Ruth Arnold of Mitchell, Doris Pierce, Juanita Callahan, and Lucille Swigler and husband Ed, all of Bedford; one brother-in-law, John Arnold; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Al Hammond; a sister, Barbara Medlock; and a brother-in-law, Frank Arnold.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Monday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Jim McDowell officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service on Monday at the mortuary.

The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Lorena Chastain

July 19, 1909 — July 1, 2010

Lorena Chastain, 100, of Bedford, died at 2:20 a.m. Thursday at Westview Nursing and Rehab. Center.

Born July 19, 1909, in Gibson County, she was the daughter of Wilmer and Ella (Schafer) Caniff. She married Maurice A. Chastain on Jan. 11, 1930, and he preceded her in death in 1986.

She was a Tupperware distributor and Avon representative for many years. She began taking organ lessons at the age of 65 and played the pipe organ at the First United Methodist Church where she was an active member. She taught music for years and was known for her cooking, baking and piano playing. She played piano at various nursing homes up into her 80s. She enjoyed the quilting club, Lydia group and was a past member of WTCU.

Survivors include three daughters, Donna Martin of Paoli, and Carolyn Teghtmeyer and Elaine Newlin, both of Bedford; seven grandchildren, Natalie Matthews of Paoli, Amy Allen of Kokomo, Jennifer George of Medora, Joe Teghtmeyer of Cincinnati, Shelly Parsons of Leesburg, Nathaniel Newlin of Bedford and Candace Clark of Orleans; and a sister, Ruth Meyers of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Donald Paul Chastain; and seven brothers.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mitchell Cemetery with Pastor Eric Kersey officiating. Burial will follow.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

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

Maxine Fletcher

Maxine “Kay” Fletcher, 70, Bedford, died at 2:05 a.m. today at Garden Villa of Bedford. Arrangements are pending at Ferguson-Lee

Funeral Home in Bedford.

Naomi Norman

Naomi Norman, 89, of West Lafayette, died Thursday evening at St. Elizabeth Central Hospital in Lafayette. Arrangements are pending at Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford.

July 01, 2010

Susan Collier

Sept. 13, 1958 — June 28, 2010

Susan Collier, 51, of 2188 Vinegar Hill Road, Bedford, died Monday from injuries sustained in a boating accident on Lake Monroe.

Born Sept. 13, 1958, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Thomas and Mabel (Worley) Jones. She married Rusty Collier on Nov. 29, 1976, and he survives.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-Day Saints. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, painting and decorating for weddings.

Surviving with her husband, Rusty of Bedford; are her father, Tom Jones of Bedford; three daughters, Andrea Pruett and husband Lenny, Melanie Floerke and husband Jeremy all of Fayetteville and Erica Collier of Bedford; five grandchildren, Dillion, J.T. and Isabella Pruett, and Garrett and Cheznie Floerke; and five sisters, Jen Haase of Michigan, Sherry Holt, Jolene Eckert and Kay Miller, all of Bedford, and Tina Tirey of Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her mother; one brother, Mark Jones; and grandson Gage Pruett.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bedford with Tracy Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the church. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Susan Collier/Gage Pruett Trust Fund at the Hoosier Hills Credit Union.

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

Gage Pruett

April 10, 2002 — June 28, 2010

Gage Pruett, 8, of 727 Louie Smith Road, Williams, died Monday from injuries sustained in a boating accident on Lake Monroe.

Born April 20, 2002, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Lenny G. and Andrea (Collier) Pruett.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-Day Saints. He loved baseball, break dancing, motocross racing, and singing, and was very artistic.

Survivors include his parents of Williams; two brothers, J.T. and Dillion Pruett; one sister, Isabella Pruett, all at home; maternal grandfather, Rusty Collier of Bedford; paternal grandparents, Harley and Marie Pruett of Williams; great-grandparents, Arthur and Betty Collier of Orleans, Beulah Helton of Williams and Tom Jones of Bedford; four aunts; three uncles; and eight cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Susan Collier.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bedford with Tracy Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the church.

The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Susan Collier/Gage Pruett Trust Fund at the Hoosier Hills Credit Union.

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

Charles H. Perry

June 19, 1938 — June 29, 2010

Charles H. “Charlie” Perry, 72, Manhattan, Kan., passed away Tuesday as a result of a traffic accident, north of Manhattan on Highway 24.

He was born June 19, 1938, in Bedford, one of nine children born to William and Ollie Cobb Perry. He grew up in Bedford and attended the local schools.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1971 at Fort Riley and was the recipient of several National Defense and Vietnam Service Medals.

After his military service, Mr. Perry continued to live in the Manhattan area and worked many years in water and waste water management with the Civil Service at Fort Riley. After his retirement, he continued in waste water management, working for the cities of Manhattan, Junction City, St. George and Dwight for a number of years. He retired in 2000.

He was united in marriage to Nancy M. (James) Henry on Jan. 27, 1990, in Wamego and she survives.

Mr. Perry was a member of the Church of God and had recently been attending the Living Word Church, Manhattan. He was also a member of the Lee Pierson V.F.W. Post No. 1786, Manhattan.

He was preceded in death by parents; a brother, Burchell Perry; and two sisters, Sally Roth and Irene Stewart.

In addition to his wife, Nancy of Manhattan; Mr. Perry is survived by two daughters, Debbie Perry of California and Joy Henderson of Bedford; a stepson, Kevin Henry, and wife Amy of Manhattan; a stepdaughter, Sonja Hannington and husband Dave of Bucksport, Maine; three brothers, Larry Perry, Oolitic, Gene Perry, Bedford, and John Perry, Elgin, S.C.; two sisters, Lucy Mitchell, Oolitic, and Edna Whitaker, Elgin, S.C.; a granddaughter, Sarina Henderson; and five stepgrandchildren, Tyler Henry, Chelsey Henry, Mitchell Henry, Sarah Hannington and Abigal Hannington.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Friday in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home Chapel, Manhattan with Pastors Gary Ward and Lorenzo Jackson officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Athelstane Cemetery, Longford, Kan..

The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Charles Perry Memorial Fund, to be designated at a later date, and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.

Russell Ryan

Nov. 25, 1925 — June 30, 2010

Russell “Cowboy” Ryan, 84, of 434 Patton Hill Road, Bedford, died at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday at his residence following a 10-month illness.

Born Nov. 25, 1925, in Oolitic, he was the son of William and Delia (Silvers) Ryan. He married Patsy Mosier on Nov. 15, 1975, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 9, 2002.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Philippines during World War II, earning numerous decorations.

He retired from Hard Drives Construction in West Palm Beach, Fla. in 1988. He then moved to Tucson, Ariz., where he was a transport driver for the handicapped. He returned to Bedford in 2005 where he enjoyed feeding and watching squirrels and working on riding lawnmowers.

Survivors include his children, Debbie Bauer, Denise Myers, Billy Ryan and wife Ronda, all of Bedford, Jamie Whitney and husband Stephan of Tucson, Ariz., Ronald Mullis and wife Maddie of Stockbridge, Ga., and Randy Mullis and wife Cheryl of Phoenix, Ariz.; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jimmy Ryan of Oolitic and Chet Ryan of Alabama; two sisters, Maxine Kodrea of Kokomo and Nancy Kindred of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a daughter, Stacey; a brother, Clifford “Pockets;” and two sisters, Dollie Dunlap and Irene Woodmansee.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Danny Goens officiating. Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. 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 “Cowboy” at www.daycarter.com.

Lorena Chastain

Lorena Chastain, 100, of Bedford, died at 2:20 a.m. today at Westview Nursing and Rehab. Center. Arrangements are pending at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Betty Arnold

Betty Arnold, died today at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at the Day & Carter Mortuary.