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08/31/04 Rose - Jason E. Rose of Mitchell of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born June 25, 1984, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of James Harmon and Jill Ann (Hackney) Rose. Surviving are his mother, Jill Ann Rose of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Angela Marie Rose of Oolitic, IN; his grandparents, Carson and Lela Hackney of Bedford, IN; great grandparents, Joe and Roxie Eggers of Bedford, IN; one niece, Shelby Pruett; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Red and Dottie Rose. 08/30/04 Sorrells - Ronald L. Sorrells of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, August 30, 2004, at his residence. Born June 17, 1942, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Laverne and Helen Louise (Stroud) Sorrells. He married Regina F. Deckard March 18, 1961, and she survives. Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Connie Blanton of Mitchell, IN; three brothers: Richard L. Sorrells of Florida, Steven M. Sorrells, and Terry G. Sorrells, both of Bedford, IN; and one grandson, Anthony Lee Blanton of Mitchell, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Anthony Duane Sorrells; and one brother, Jerry D. Sorrells. Wood - Chester Wood of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, August 30, 2004, at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford. Born on January 16, 1922, in Mitchell, IN, he was the daughter of Robert B. and Edna (Clouse) Wood. He married Rosa Nell Chastain on May 16, 1941, and she died on February 3, 2004. Surviving are one daughter, Charlene Stromatt of Norman, IN; two sons, Roy W. Wood of Orleans, IN, and Carey D. Wood of Mitchell, IN; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one grandchild, four brothers, and one sister. He retired from Central Foundry in 1980 and was an Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Mitchell Nazarene Church and the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250. Services for Chester Wood will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3rd, at Haverly Mortuary with Pastor Alan Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. until the service time Friday at Haverly Mortuary. 08/29/04 Armstrong - Robert E. Armstrong of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, August 29, 2004, at Hospitality House. He was born on February 12, 1933. He was disabled. Kline - Mary Kline of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, August 29, 2004, at her residence. Born February 24, 1925, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Marlin and Belle (Brewer) Redyard. She married William D. Kline on December 14, 1945, and he died in 1989. Surviving are two daughters, Marsha Canada and her husband, Nathan, of Indianapolis, and Dorothea McCullough and her husband, Robert, of Ft. Wayne, IN; one son, William B. Kline and his wife, Jennifer, of Bedford, IN; seven grandchildren: Benjamin Anderson and his wife, Lauren, of Austin, TX, Eric Canada and his wife, Kim, of Indianapolis, Haley Fausett and her husband, Shawn, of Ft. Benning, GA, Abby Kline, William R, Kline, Jordan Kline and Jacob Kline all of Bedford, IN; one great grandchild, Cameron Neal of Bedford, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1989; one son, Robert M. Kline in 1991; and two sisters, Jane Worman and Marie Weaver. She retired from Crane in 1985. She was a member of the First Baptist Church for seventy years where she had been a Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group Leader. Services for Mary Kline will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1st, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Chaplain Karla Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 am until the service time on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. 08/26/04 Lintz - Mary Lou Ella Lintz of Orleans, IN, died Thursday, August 26, 2004, at the Bloomington Hospital of Orange County in Paoli. Born on April 19, 1941, in Celina, TN, she was the daughter of Grover and Anna (Maxwell) Johnson. She married Robert G. Lintz on September 23, 1967, in Tennessee, and he survives. Surviving with her husband are one son, Robert E. Lintz of Bedford, IN; three grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two brothers, Paul Johnson and Eugene Johnson, both of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Louise Garrison and Rhonda Collins and her husband, Mike, all of Tennessee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother; and one sister. 08/25/04 Hughes - George Hughes Jr., of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born June 2, 1924, in Jackson County, IN, he was the son of George and Janie (Butler) Hughes. He married Elta Mae Spray on July 13, 1945, in Lawrence County, IN, and she died on November, 1996. Surviving are two daughters: Penny Bundy and her husband, Frank, and Debra Deckard and her husband, Richard, all of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren: Shannon Bundy, Tiffany Grogan, Stacey Moore, Kelley Graves and Shad Deckard; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters: Genevieve "Jenny" Flynn, Woneda Sullivan and Charlotte Miller, all of Bedford, IN; and four brothers: Sam Hughes of Arizona, Stanley Hughes of Brazil, IN, and Robert Ray Hughes and Ollie Thomas Hughes, both of Bedford, IN. He was preceded in death by his wife and two sisters: Carolyn Sue Chaney and Nancy Hughes. Mills - Ruth A. Mills of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Mitchell Manor. Born on September 30, 1918, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Melvin and Ester (Sowders) Bagwell. She married Dewey Winford Mills on July 13, 1935, and he died on October 8, 1958. Surviving are one son, Sam Mills and his wife, Marie of Bedford, IN; two daughters, Rita Mills Flynn of Bedford, IN, and Doris Morrow and her husband, Harvey of Muncie, IN; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Dewey, Jr. (Bud) Mills and Robert Howard Mills; three sisters: Dorothy Clements, Ethel Wampler and Helen Brown; three brothers: Onis, Ivan and Jim Bagwell and one grandchild, Deborah Mills. She was a homemaker and farmer. She attended the Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of the Limestone Walking Club. There will be graveside services for Ruth Mills at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 27th at Pinhook Cemetery with Bro. Tom East officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Robbins - Alexander James Maurice Robbins, 3 months, of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born May 10, 2004, in Orange County, IN, he was the infant son of Jonathan and Kisha (Smith) Robbins. Surviving are his parents, Jonathan and Kisha Robbins of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Jeremy Cooper, at home; paternal grandparents, Daniel and Anita Robbins of Mitchell, IN; maternal grandparents, James and Leanne Smith of Salem, IN; paternal great-grandparents, John and Kay Silverthorn of Mitchell, IN; paternal great-grandmother, Janet Brown of English, IN; maternal great-grandparents, Terry and Virginia Embry of Salem, IN; paternal great-great-grandmother, Doris Reynolds of Orleans, IN; and maternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Dillman of Brownstown, IN. 08/24/04 Hackney - Edith Mae (Webb) Hackney of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004, at her residence. She was born in 1931. She married John G. Hackney, and he survives. Surviving with her husband are three daughters: Joy Zoelzer of Bedford, IN, Jeanne Shepherd of Columbus, IN, and Jody Flynn of Bloomington, IN; one son, Jon Mark Hackney of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Leland Webb of Bedford, IN, and Carl Webb of Oolitic, IN. She had been employed in the radiology department of Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. There were private graveside services for Edith Hackney at Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Arrangements were under the direction of Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Lynn - Lena Fern Lynn of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004, at White River Lodge. Born on May 7, 1917, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of E. Morton and Mary A. (Kindred) Holland. She married William "Bill" Lynn on December 22, 1938, in Lawrence County, IN, and he died on December 19, 1999. Surviving are one nephew, Fred East and his wife Connie, of Bedford, IN; five nieces: Moneta Bush and her husband, Robert, of Clarksville, IN, Rosalie Brangers and her husband, Joe, of Louisville, KY, Phyllis Elliott and Linda Runyon, both of Bedford, IN, and Martha Beeman of Arizona; and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, Charles Holland; two sisters, Bertha East and Zoe Rolston; and two nephews, Mike East and Charles Les Holland. 08/23/04 Cureton - Eleanor Barbara Cureton of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, August 23, 2004, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born on April 11, 1915, in LaGrange County, IN, she was the daughter of Ray and Maude (Culver) Dickinson. She married Charles Frederick Cureton on June 8, 1940, and he died on January 30, 1990. Surviving are one daughter, Candace B. Groh and her husband, Gale, of Mitchell, IN; grandchildren, Meegan Eubacher and her husband, Jon, of Coatesville, IN, and Brandon Groh and his wife, Jenny, of Norman, OK.; one great-grandson, James Eubacher; one brother, Lewis Dickinson of Wolcottville, IN; and one sister, Lucille Skinner of LaGrange. She was preceded in death by her husband. Sears - Donald Lee Sears of Bedford, IN, died Monday, August 23, 2004, at his residence. Born on June 10, 1936, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Wayne and Margerie (Mollatt) Sears. He married Dora Hopper and she survives. Surviving with his wife are children: Donald Sears and his wife, Lori, of Bloomington, IN, and Dennis Sears of New York; stepchildren, Rebecca Mitchell and her husband, Woody, of Indianapolis, and Dwight Warren of Bloomfield, IN; brothers, Gerald Dean Sears of Leesville, IN, and Mike Sears and his wife ,Clara, of Medora, IN; two sisters, Geneva Underwood of Shoals. IN, and Mary Abner and her husband, David, of Norman, IN; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Nancy Sears. Todd - Terry L. Todd of Heltonville, IN, died Monday, August 23, 2004, at his residence. Born on June 11, 1948, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Harry and Helen (Lee) Todd. He married Cinda Wade, and she survives. Surviving with his wife are stepchildren: Monica Drumb and her husband, Dave, Maria Foddrill and her husband, Shannon, Wade Miller and his wife, Debbie, all of Heltonville, IN, and David Bailey and his wife, Shirley, of Bedford, IN; his mother, Helen Todd; and one sister, Treva Moore, both of Bedford, IN; two brothers: Toby Todd and his wife, Debbie ,and Tony Todd and his wife, Sherry, all of Heltonville, IN; step-grandchildren: Ashley, Kyle and Taylor Miller, Breanna and Joshua Patton, David, Daniel, Leandrea and Todd Bailey and Lynnsie Foddrill; one step-great-granddaughter, Madison Jean; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Todd, in September, 1972; and by his first wife, Judy (Nicholson) Todd in March, 1994. 08/22/04 Hose - Lois Marie (Teters) Hose, 61, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on August 22 in Indianapolis. Born May 29, 1943, in Caldwell, Ohio, she was the daughter of Doyle and Elizabeth Teeters. She married Kenneth L. Hose of Bellaire, Ohio, on May 22, 1965 and he survives. 08/20/04 Grace - Kenneth Gene Grace of Orleans, IN, died Friday, August 20, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on April 10, 1939, in Dryden, VA., he was the son of Roy and Lola (Babbs) Grace. He married Marilyn Rose Taylor on July 30, 1959, and she survives. Surviving with his wife are two sons, Richard Eugene Grace and Ken Leon Grace, both of Orleans, IN; one daughter, Shelly Renee Grace-Johnson of Orleans, IN; three brothers: James W. Grace of Mitchell, IN, Glenn Grace of Saltillo, IN, and Marshall Grace of Pennington Gap, VA; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Shirley Burgin; and three brothers, Roy Grace Jr. and two in infancy. Mundy - (Orpha) Christine Burton Mundy of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 20, 2004, at her home. Born on November 10, 1910, in Orange County, IN, near Orangeville, she was the daughter of Samuel O. and Lena A. (Burton) Burton. She was a descendant of John Pleasant Burton, an early settler of Lawrence County. She married Raymond Mundy on September 10, 1932, and he died in 1998, after 65 years of marriage. Surviving are seven children: Eleanor J. and L. Joyce Mundy, both of Bedford, IN, Stanley H. of Casper, WY, Graydon and Gordon of Bedford, IN, Gary L. of Mitchell, IN, and Martin E. of Williams, IN; nine grandchildren: Stan Lee Mundy of Evansville, WY, Kent W. Mundy of Casper, WY, Troy D. Mundy of Bedford and Jerrie Sailor Schofield, both of Bedford, IN, Justin C. Mundy of Mitchell, IN, Nathan L. Mundy and Owen C. Mundy, both of Bloomington, IN, Reed E. Mundy of Williams, IN, and Sara Christine Mundy of Bloomington, IN; eight great-grandchildren: Crystal, Zachary, Skylar, and Lacy Schofield of Bedford, IN, Kerstin, Keaton, and Klarissa Mundy of Evansville, WY, and Mahala Mundy of Bloomington, IN; daughters-in-law: Jean, Barbara, Dolores, and Becky; granddaughters-in-law, Veronica and Rasma; two brothers, Milton Burton of Chino Valley, AZ, and Nelson Burton of New Concord, KY; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Edna Ruth Jaynes; and two brothers, Philip and Morris Burton. She attended Ashery, a one room school in her neighborhood, and graduated from Orleans High School with the class of 1928. She graduated from Ball State Teacher's College, and taught elementary grades at Williams, Huron, Trinity Springs, Shoals, Leipsic, and Mitchell. She was a member of the Huron Baptist Church, a member and past president of the WTK Club of Huron, and a member of the Indiana State Teacher's Association. Wagner - Edward Glen "Eddie" Wagner of Columbus, GA., formerly of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 20, 2004, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Columbus, GA. Born on July 16, 1945, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Lois Maxine Pruett. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Wagner of Bedford, IN; one son, Ed Wagner of Bedford, IN; two grandchildren: Darian and Dakkota; his companion, Chang "Sukie" Wang; four brothers: Howard and Randy Pruett, Ronnie Wagner and Bobby McGill; and two sisters: Jean Beavers and Jyle Mohler. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Edna Spicer. 08/18/04 Jackson - Cloyce Jackson of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Bedford, IN, and Seymour, IN, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 18, 2004, in Tampa, Fla. Born May 26, 1931, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Sherman and Frowe (Duke) Jackson. He married Helen Embree on May 21, 1950, and she survives. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Dianna of Tampa, FL., and Denise of Lutz, FL; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers: Gary Jackson of Bedford, IN, Wilford Jackson of Oolitic, IN, and Emery Dean Jackson and his wife, Ollie, of Columbus, IN; and four sisters: Dora B. Knight of Needmore, IN, Myra Shipman of Bedford, IN, Jewell Sweeney and her husband, David, of Salem, IN, and Gloria Ann Kruchten and her husband, Albert, of Columbus, IN. He was preceded in death by one brother, Tunis Paul Jackson; and his parents. 08/16/04 Burks - Dorothy Alice Riggle Burks of Bedford, IN, died Monday, August 16, 2004, at the Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on January 2, 1922, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Harry O. and Mattie (Beck) Riggle. She married James M. Burks on April 8, 1942, and he died on October 9, 1997. Surviving are one daughter, Ann Baker of Bedford, IN; one son, John Burks of Galveston, IN; two sisters, Helen Mahorney of Seymour, IN, and Velma Thomas of North Vernon, IN; one brother, Ray Riggle of Port St. Lucie, FL; three grandchildren, Michael Baker of North Vernon, IN, Kelly Sage of Orleans, IN, and Karen Burks of Fishers, IN; two great-grandchildren, Danielle and Hannah Sage, both of Orleans, IN; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Charles Thomas Riggle, in infancy and Walter Riggle; one sister, Mary Becker; and one grandson, Mark Baker. Gollinger - Margaret Rose Gollinger of Mitchell, IN, formerly of Massena, NY, died Monday, August 16, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born November 28, 1930, in Norwood, NY, she was the daughter of George and Louise (Narrow) Gollinger. After her father passed away, she was raised by her mother and step-father, Robert Davis. She married Joseph Francis Aldona Meyre August 15, 1948, and he survives. Surviving with her husband are one son, Robert F. Meyre; three daughters: Deborah (Meyre) Deon and husband, Clyde, of Mitchell, IN, Betty A. (Meyre) Fillmore and husband, Thomas, of Sodus, NY, and Tina L. (Meyre) Delisle and husband, Timothy, Louisville, NY; four brothers, Francis Gollinger, Massena, NY, Carroll Davis of New York, Bernard Davis of Malone, NY, and John Davis of Massena, NY; two sisters, Nora Davis of Massena, NY, and Jones - Jennie Rose Jones of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, August 16, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born February 21, 1922, in Orange County, IN, she was the daughter of Lester and Fannie Mae (Sears) Trinkle. She married John E. Jones October 12, 1940, and he survives. Surviving with her husband are three sons: Darwin Lee Jones and wife, Donna, of Linton, IN, Randal Jones and wife, Sherry, of Mitchell, IN, and Ken Jones and wife, Brenda, of Sellersburg, IN; three sisters: Dorothy Langford of Vincennes, IN, Marjorie Moore and Helen Crouch, both of Bedford, IN; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Her parents preceded her in death. Russell - Oscar Eugene Russell of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004,at his residence. Born December 9, 1929, in Orange County, IN, he was the son of Paul and Ida Mae (Moffatt) Russell. He married Mary Alice Greene May 2, 1953, and she survives. Surviving with his wife are one son, Paul Eugene Russell, Orleans, IN; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Russell of Mitchell, IN, Marcella Elliott, Bedford, IN, and Donna Bruns of Arizona, who was raised in the home; two sisters, Catherine Compton of Gary, IN, and Ruth Burlington of Orleans, IN; one brother, William Russell of Loogootee; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; and close friends: Kenneth Brinkworth, Warren King, and Henry Osborne. His parents preceded him in death. 08/15/04 Cooper - Adina “Dina” Cooper of Phoenix, AZ, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, in Scottsdale, AZ. Born June 28, 1951, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Perry and Annabelle Jenkins. She married Ronald Cooper on July 29, 1989, in Leitchfield Park, AZ, and he survives. Survivors include her husband, Ronald of Phoenix, AZ; her parents; one brother, Christopher Jenkins; several cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jeffrey Scott Jenkins. She was a salesperson at the Old Clock Shop in Phoenix, AZ. She was a graduate of Bedford High School with the class of 1968. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 20th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. L.D. Peyton officiating. Burial will follow in Knott Cemetery in Lawrence County. Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 pm on Thursday and from 10:00 am until the service time on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Sego - Floyd E. Sego of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on September 6, 1923, in Grayson County, KY, he was the son of Ben and Grace (Powell) Sego. He married Dorothy Wilson on June 10, 1972, and she survives. He was a machine operator for NWSC Crane. Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Donetta Eads of Bedford, IN; two sons, Ed Sego of Dover, DE, and Ernie Sego of Oklahoma City, OK; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Chestine and Carlos Sego of Kentucky; two step-sons, Danny and David Bridges both of Bedford, IN; four step-daughters, Brenda Corey of Bedford, IN, Becky True of Indianapolis, Sheila Storie of Oklahoma, and Theresa Bridges of Ohio. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Butler and Ulla Fualkerson; four brothers, Elzie, Alvie,Charlie and Orval Sego. Services for Floyd Sego will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, August 21st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 am until the service time Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. 08/13/04 Lake - Ruth Esther (Jackson) Lake of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 13, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born February 22, 1914 in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Elza and Bertha M. (Fish) Jackson. She married Andrew H. Lake on September 17, 1932, and he died December 17, 1982. Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Ann Wise of Kokomo, IN; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter and three great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Bedford. There will be graveside services for Ruth Lake at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, August 17th, at Green Hill Cemetery with Pat Blyeth officiating. No calling hours are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Morris - Harry Morris of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 13, 2004, at his residence. Born February 6, 1947, in Tulsa, OK, he was the son of Herman and Margaret (Cox) Morris. Surviving are one son, Damon Morris of Texas; one brother, Harold Morris of Texas; one half-sister, Darlene Griffith of California; his former wife, Sue Murphy and her children, Scott, Kenny and Jackie Murphy and her niece, Kimberly Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Herman Morris. He was a veteran and served honorably in the Vietnam War earning the National Defense Service Medal as an expert rifleman. He was honorably discharged in 1970. Following his military career, he was an electrical engineer working for several large utility companies including PSI and Gilberts Electrical. He was also employed as a dispatcher for the Lawrence County Sheriffs Dept. in the late 80s. He was a volunteer for the V.A. Medical Center. He had been ill for several years and was loved and cared for by his former wife, Sue Murphy. He was a member of East Oolitic Church. Services for Harry Morris will be at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 21st, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Millard Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the New Church Cemetery in Fayetteville. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until the service time Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Pipher - James Ermal "Fuzz" Pipher of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, August 13, 2004, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born February 22, 1924, in Cale, IN, he was the son of James Roy and Hazel (Taylor) Pipher. He married Barbara J. Shipman January 6, 1956, and she died on July 13, 2001. Surviving are three daughters: Sandra L. Neal and husband, John, of Orleans, IN, Lana J. Woods and husband, Dennis, Indianapolis, and Janis Kay Sherfick, Myrtle Beach, SC; three sisters: Beulah Lema and husband, Leo, Bedford, IN, Sue Bevill and husband, Norris, and Betty Echols, all of Niles, MI; three grandchildren, Mitchell J. Neal, Anna C. Neal, and Eric P. Woods, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. 08/12/04 Elliott - Mildred Kathleen Elliott of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on March 26, 1925, in Marengo, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Clara (Sprinkle) Roby. She married William Edward Elliott on December 4, 1941, and he died on December 31, 1987. Surviving are two sons: Earl Edward Elliott of Oolitic, IN, and Charles Lloyd Elliott and his wife Darlene of Pennsylvania; four daughters: Sharon Kay Lawyer of Montana, Brenda Faye Cheek and her husband Dale of Monticello, IN, Joyce Maraye Gibson of Oolitic, IN, and Rita Ann Elliott of Bedford, IN; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, James Steven Elliott; one daughter, Virginia Mae Terry; one sister, Fern Williams; two brothers: Earl and James Roby; one granddaughter, Donna Bagwell; and one grandson, Nathaniel Elliott. Grissom - Norman E. "Gene" Grissom of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born August 12, 1927, in Mitchell, he was the son of Lavere and Mary Francis (Grissom) Terrell. He married Nova Belle Alvey and she survives. Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Susan Berk of Mitchell, IN; three sons, Jeff L. Grissom and Michael E. Grissom, both of Mitchell, IN, and Gary W. Grissom of West Baden Springs, IN; two sisters; and three brothers. His mother and one son preceded him in death. He was a retired truck driver; and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as a medic during World War II. 08/10/04 Bartley - Morrel R. Bartley of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born on August 18, 1916, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Ernest and Mayme (Ash) Bartley. He married Lois Cole and she preceded him in death. He later married Doris Craig and she also preceded him in death. He retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane as a warehouseman and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having received a Purple Heart during World War II. He was a member of Gillen Post No. 33, American Legion, of Bedford. He was of the Protestant Faith. Craig - Michael Don Craig of Needmore, IN, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at his residence. Born on March 29, 1948, in Needmore, IN, at the home of his Grandparents (Gyger), he was the son of Donald Keith and Mary Esther (Gyger) Craig. He married Martha Jeanne Holtsclaw on November 26, 1966 at the Avoca Baptist Church, and she survives. Surviving with his wife are his parents; one daughter, Sherry Jean Scherschel and her husband, Eric of Needmore, IN; two sons, Kevin Earl Craig and his wife, Heather of Fayetteville, IN, and Jason Lee Craig and his wife Jessica of Springville, IN; four grandsons, Travin and Wade Craig, Garrett and Gavin Scherschel; two granddaughters, Martha Craig and Michaella Scherschel; one brother, the Rev. Ron Craig and his wife, Leesa; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Forrest and Zona Craig and his maternal grandparents, Findley and Hattie Gyger. He retired on June 3, 2003 from NSWC Crane as the Ammunition Logistics Support Branch Manager after thirty-seven years of service. He also had partnership in Triple C Farm with his father for twenty-nine years. He taught Sunday School for thirty-seven years and served as Deacon for thirty years at both Gulletts Creek and Avoca Baptist Churches. He was a member of the Avoca Baptist Church. Services for Michael Craig will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 13th, at the Avoca Baptist Church with the Revs. Kyle Witmer and Robert Kirkman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday at the Avoca Baptist Church Family Life Center and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Friday at the Avoca Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions to the Avoca Baptist Church Building Fund. McCoy - Fay A. McCoy of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at the Hospitality House. Born on November 1, 1907, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of James Wilson and Addie (Guthrie) Anderson. She married James Paul Child on July 24, 1926, and he died July 14, 1970. She later married Ernest J. McCoy on June 27, 1975 and he died on February 18, 1989. Surviving are one son, Edward Child of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Annalou McCune of Bedford, IN; one sister, Hazel Irene Kellams of Franklin, IN. She was preceded in death by both husbands; two brothers, Wayne Anderson and Ray Anderson who was her twin. She retired from the Lawrence County Court House where she had worked in several offices. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Delta Sigma Kappa Sorority. Services for Fay McCoy will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 14th, the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Curtis Hurley officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church Capital Improvement Fund. 08/06/04 Verbocht - Jacobus “Jack” C.L.A. Verbocht of Bedford, IN, died Friday, August 6, 2004, at the StoneBridge Health Campus. Born on March 25, 1951, in Roosendaal, Netherlands, he was the son of Cornelis Verbocht and Jacoba Verbocht-Nuijten. He married Rita Maddox on November 15, 1985 and she survives. Surviving with his wife are three sons: Robert “Bobby” Verbocht, David Verbocht and Andrew Verbocht all at home; three brothers: Harry, Geert and Andre’ Verbocht all of the Netherlands; two sisters: An Verbocht and Riet Verbocht-Matijssen of the Netherlands; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a mechanical engineer for Sterling Fluids in Indianapolis and a member of the Valley Mission Church. Services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 10th, in the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Duane Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, August 9th from 1:00 until 8:00 PM at Day & Carter Mortuary. 08/04/04 Hudson - Reuger Parker Hudson of Springville, IN, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford. Born on March 27, 1917, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of William Thomas and Ida (Parker) Hudson. He married Eva Mae Jackson on February 22, 1941, and she preceded him in death on February 23, 1992. Surviving are one brother, Theodore "Ted" Hudson of Bedford; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; four brothers: Dan, Charles, W. George and Harry Hudson; and four sisters: Algie Hudson (in infancy), Fern Henderson, Ruby Umphress and Gertie Roberts. Pridemore - Sherry Lynn Pridemore of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, August 4, in Jackson County, IN. Born on January 7, 1967, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Dennis and Sandy (Huff) Pridemore. Surviving: are her mother, Sandy Cranfield of Mitchell, IN; her father, Dennis Pridemore of Mitchell, IN; two sisters, Lisa Samples of Uniontown, KY, and Samantha Nier of Fayetteville, IN; grandmothers, Mildred Ruth Reynolds of Mitchell, IN, and Nina Cox of Bedford, IN; step-grandmother, Barbara Pridemore of Mitchell, IN. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Morris Huff, Hubert Cox, and Leon Pridemore. 04/03/04 Fleetwood - Rosella (Greer) Stannard Fleetwood of Bedford, IN, formerly of Springville, IN, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004,at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on October 3, 1912, in Bryantsville, IN, she was the daughter of Solomon and Minnie (Burton) Greer. She married Vilas "Buck" Stannard on September 10, 1929, and he died on March 16, 1963. She then married Carl Fleetwood and he died in 1982. Surviving are one daughter, Karen Sue Lake and her husband, Larry, of Fayetteville, IN; two sons: Joseph H. Stannard of Bloomington, IN, and Rex Wayne Stannard of Allons, TN.; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Greer; and two sisters: Della Neely Blake and Lorene Banks. 04/02/04 Brown - Ruby O. Brown of Bedford, IN, died August 2, 2004, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on June 3, 1914, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Elijah and Lora Ellen (Speer) Flinn. She married Luther H. Brown and he died December 4, 1983. Surviving are three daughters; Oleta McCart and her husband Dale of Bedford, Loretta (Sis) Garriott of Leesville, Connie Scott and her husband Joe of Heltonville, four sons, Donnie and his wife Delpha of Leesville, Jerry and his wife Cathy of Leesville, Danny and Terry of Leesville, sixteen grandchildren, Steve, Greg and Cliff (Moe) Stancombe; Laura Ragone; Lisa Zehr, Barry Brown, Greg and Kevin Garriott, Stacey Brown, Crystal Fisher, Jamie Brown, Dana Flinn, Tim and Tommy Brown, Troy and Roger Scott, five step-grandchildren, Monty, Mike, and Marty Terry, Kristy Fountain, Karmen Byers, thirty one great grandchildren and two great great great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Mildred Brown of Leesville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank Brown (son) in 1993 and one great grandchild, also four sisters; Sylvia Winegar, Goldie Yost, Ora Collins, and Pearl Stafford, and two brothers; Edmond and Lloyd Flinn. She was retired from Extruded Alloys and had previously worked for Travelers in Bedford. She was a member of the Pinhook Church of Christ. Services for Ruby Brown will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4th at Day & Carter Mortuary with Bros. Mike Davis and Brad Flinn officiating. Burial will follow in Pinhook Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Norman - Harold Norman of Bedford, IN, died August 2, 2004, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on October 13, 1920, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Earl and Eva (Sowder) Norman. He married Naomi R. Turner on November 1, 1941, and she survives. H Surviving with his wife are two sons: Alan H. Norman and his wife Lisa of Bedford, IN, Don Norman and his wife, Seigrid, of Tuscon, AZ; eight grandchildren: Gary Norman, Kelly Norman, Lisa Ann Eagans, Travis Alan Norman, Tevin Earl Norman, Amy Stevens, MegAnn Norman, MaryEllen Norman, eleven great grandchildren; five brothers: Millard Norman, Heltonville, IN, Robert Norman, Bedford, IN, Paul Norman, Unionville, IN, Keith Norman, Conroe, TX, Larry Norman, Heltonville, IN; three sisters, Helen Richardson, Unionville, IN, JoAnn Bailey and Colleen Perry, both of Bedford, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roy and Dale Norman. Services for Harold Norman will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4th, at the Meadows Community Church with the Rev. Luther Keeton and Dirus Dustin officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadows Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the American Legion Post #33. Friends may call from 2-8 pm at the Day & Carter Mortuary. 08/01/04 Dodd - Frances (Voigtschild) Dodd of Louisville, KY, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, August 1, 2004, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville after a fall at her home. Born on May 5, 1912, in Harrodsburg, IN, she was the daughter of Robert and Cora Voigtschild. She married James Dodd and he preceded her in death. Surviving are six nieces and nephews: Robert Voigtschild, Louise V. Perry and Jerry Voigtschild, all of Bloomington, IN, Evelyn V. Lakes of Indianapolis, Patricia A. Ernst (with whom she lived) of Louisville, KY., and Jack Voigtschild of Bedford, IN; several great nieces and nephews; one cousin, Willard Voigtschild of Oshkosh, WI.; her private duty nurse, Avis M. Vaughn; and other caregivers, all of whom provided Frances with wonderful care and love in her final years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dodd; two brothers: Lawrence Voigtschild and Jack Voigtschild; and one sister, Mary Voigtschild Ernst. Scott - Danen Charles Scott of Bedford, IN, died on Sunday, August 1, 2004, at his residence. Born on May 5, 1980, in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of Howard and Sherri (Priddy) Scott. Surviving are his parents of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Christina Cauble of Bedford, IN, and Jamie Hardin of Mitchell, IN; three nieces: Ashley Hardin, Paige and Brittany Cauble; two nephews, Jessie Hardin and Bryce Cauble; paternal grandmother, Edith Scott; two aunts, Sharon Robbins of Mitchell, IN, and Sondra Flake of Greenwood, IN; five uncles: Tom Scott of Veedersburg, IN, David Scott of Idaho, and Kirby Priddy, Jerry Priddy and Tom Priddy, all of Bedford, IN. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Thelma Priddy; and his paternal grandfather, Henry Scott. |
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