04/30/05

Turner - Mary I. Turner of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, April 30, 2005.  Born on March 13, 1922, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Fred and Ethel (Owens) Luallen.  She married Harold W. Turner on August 25, 1945, and he died November 2, 2003.She was born on March 13, 1922.

Surviving are four children:  Marsha Turner-Shear of Ellettsville, IN, Tracy Turner of Dallas, TX, and Patty Turner and Terry Turner, both of Bloomington, IN; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Martha Ritter of Bedford, IN; and one brother, George Luallen of Bedford, IN.  She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Chloe Covey and Mae Bartlett; and one brother, Robert Luallen (in infancy).

She was a homemaker and a member of the Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 2nd, at the Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Duane Brown officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 10 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the church.

04/28/05

Eggers - Louise "Irene" Eggers of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, April 28, 2005, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center.

Surviving are her mother, Mary Owens of Bedford, IN; three sisters: Teresa Sanders and Virginia Scroggins, both of Martinsville, IN, and Edna Collier of Bloomington, IN; and two brothers, Lewis I. Eggers and Eddie Eggers Jr., both of Martinsville, IN.

She was employed at the LARC Center in Bedford.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home of Bedford. Burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

Kirkman - Bernard Kirkman of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, April 28, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  Born August 28, 1925 in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Carl and Viola (Patton) Kirkman. He married Betty Louise Hawkins on March 25, 1945 and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Timothy Kirkman and  Danny and Vickie Kirkman; two daughters, Susan Kirkman, Sally and Brad Waggoner; thirteen grandchildren: Rochelle, Jody, Jackie, Viola, Amanda, Audra, Anna, Jessica, Kyle, Kelly, Shawn, Shane and Shannon; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his one sister, Patricia Cox.

He was retired from General Motors in Bedford and had been a carpenter for many years. He attended the Oolitic Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 2nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Revs. Richard Tallman and Bill Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 pm on Sunday and from 1:00 pm until the service time Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

04/27/05

Armstrong - Harry E. Armstrong of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center.  Born May 29, 1928, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Harry G. and Thelma (Link) Armstrong. He married Nancy L. Brown and she preceded him in death. He later married Wilma J. Hall McAfee and she also preceded him in death. He then married Ruth Ann Ritter Brown on October 6, 1990, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are five daughters: Trudy Fouch and her husband, Dale, and Susan Winchester, Diana Isley and her husband, Bill, all of Kokomo, IN, Sherry Myers and her husband, John, of Ellettsville, IN, and Tamara (T.J.) Aguilar of Ft. Meyers, FL; two sons, Michael Armstrong and his wife, Irene, of Lemoore, CA and Gabriel Valentine of Trinity, NC; three step-sons: Brad Brown of Bedford, IN, Mark Brown and his wife, Sammy, of Bloomington, IN, and Tracy Brown and his wife, Kim, of Bedford, IN; eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; two brothers, Jack and Richard Armstrong; and one sister, Marcella Harrell.

In 1987 he retired from the Chrysler Casting Plant in Kokomo, IN, after thirty years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a fireman during WW II and was a member of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. He was a member of the New Hope Community Church in Bedford.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 30th, at the New Hope Community Church on Hwy 50 E. in Bedford with the Rev. Doug Martin officiating. Entombment will follow in Cresthaven Mausoleum. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 pm on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 11:00 am until the service time Saturday at the New Hope Community Church.

Hearth - Ralph N. Hearth of Springville, IN, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at his residence.  Born May 15, 1943, in Monroe County, IN, he was the son of Vernon and Grace (Allen) Hearth. He married Glenda Sue Coursey March 20, 1969, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are three sons: Bryon Hearth and his wife, Debbie, and Rick Hearth and his wife, Heather, all of Bedford, IN, and Bill Hearth and his wife, Liese, of Aurora, IL; two grandsons, Jeremy and Jesse Hearth, both of Bedford, IN; two granddaughters: Kristen and Kelsi Hearth, both of Bedford, IN; two brothers, Liebert Hearth of Bedford, IN, and Ronnie Hearth of Heltonville, IN; two sisters: Nora Sipes of Bloomington, IN, and Bonnie Fountain of Heltonville, IN; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Kay Stogdill; and one grandson, Jason Hearth.

He retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane; and worked at Bloomington Transit. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the Army National Guard.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30th , at  the Day & Carter Mortuary of Bedford, with Larry Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Springville. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29, and from 10 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the mortuary. Graveside military rites will be accorded.

04/26/05

Kidd - Hulen D. Kidd of Springville, IN, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at his residence.  Born February 17, 1932, in Wayne County, KY, he was the son of the Rev. Walter Kidd and Lissie (Jones) Kidd. He married Estelle Morrow and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Wayne Kidd of Buddha, IN, and Tim Kidd of Springville, IN; four sisters: Ora Keith, Bonnie Collins, and Lillie Surber, all of Pulaski County, KY, and Chloa Morrow of Oolitic, IN; three brothers: Harrison Kidd of Springville, IN, Ed Kidd of Bedford, IN, and Chester Kidd of Somerset, KY; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, and two sisters.

He was a lawnmower repairman and a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Springville.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 29th, at the Grace Baptist Church in Springville with the Rev. Roscoe Godsey officiating. Burial will follow in Springville West Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 pm on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 10:00 am until the service time Friday at the Grace Baptist Church.

04/25/04

Sanders - Marilyn Kay Sanders of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, April 25, 2005, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born November 6, 1943, in Muncie, IN, she was the daughter of Lee and Goldie (Waskom) Mullinax.  She married Larry Sanders, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Larry Dean Sanders and Troy D. Sanders, both of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Starina Ann Chambers of Solsberry, IN; three sisters: Carolyn Woolum and Peggy Weatherington, both of Florida, and Janet Lutton of Muncie, IN; and nine grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandson, Braeden Shea Modglin.

There will be a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27th, at Mitchell Cemetery with Brother Jerry Allen officiating.  Friends may call from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home.

Tlustek - Anna Susan Tlustek, infant daughter of Hein K. and Stephanie (Stockwell) Tlustek of Bedford, IN, died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Surviving with her parents are one sister, Katelynn Marie Tlustek, at home; three brothers: Michael Hein Tlustek, Samuel Oskar Tlustek, and Adam Joseph Ivan Tlustek, all at home; paternal grandparents; maternal grandparents; paternal great-grandparents; and maternal great-grandparents.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30th, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bedford. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home of Bedford.

04/24/05

Kinser - Marvin L. Kinser of Bedford, IN, formerly of Clarksville, IN, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Bedford.  Born June 11, 1943, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Roy and Helen (Covey) Kinser. 

Surviving are his former wife, Sandy Smith of Bedford, IN; his mother, Helen; one daughter, Tina Adams and her husband, Mark, of Bedford, IN; one brother, Mike Kinser of Bedford, IN; two granddaughters, Stacey Eagan and her husband, Chris, and Megan Jones of Bedford, IN; two grandsons, Steven and Casey Jones, both of Bedford, IN, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Kinser; his father, Roy Kinser; and one sister, Marilyn Hicks and her husband, Sam.

He was a welder at Jeffboat in Jeffersonville, IN and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was of the Protestant faith.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 28th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Kenny Dalton and Brent O’Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, April 27th, and from 12:00 noon until the service time Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

04/22/05

DeMoss - Marjorie N. DeMoss of Springville, IN, formerly of Stanford, IN, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Bloomington Hospital.  Born on March 12, 1925, in Martin County, IN, she was the daughter of Elisha and Mary Tabitha (Andis) Fortner. She married Frank DeMoss and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy Tincher and her husband, Sam, of Springville, IN; five sons: James F. DeMoss Jr. and his wife, Jean, of Bloomington, IN, Butch DeMoss and his wife, Karen, of Stanford, IN, Paul E. DeMoss and his wife, Sally, of Solsberry, IN, Dennis W. DeMoss and his wife, Donna, of Rhode Island and John F. DeMoss and his wife Suzanne of Bloomington, IN; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Ronnie and Charles DeMoss; two brothers, Flavel and Carlos Fortner; and two sisters, Delores Webster and Violet Brassine.

She was a former cook, having retired from Indiana University, and was a member of the Hebron Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23rd, at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel, in Bloomington with Lloyd Swango officiating. Burial will follow in Flynn Cemetery in Springville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Matlock - Helen C. Matlock of Bedford, IN, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at her residence.  Born July 14, 1923, in Clarksville, AR, she was the daughter of Walter C. and Elizabeth Capps.  She married John T. Matlock on July 8, 1948, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Michael Matlock and his wife, Cindy, of Bedford, IN; four grandchildren: Dustin Matlock and his wife, Kristi, and Aaron Matlock, all of Bedford, IN; Buddy Hall and his wife, Lori,of Mitchell, IN, and Jessica Wyatt and her husband, Blake, of Houston, TX; four great-grandchildren: Allison Matlock of Bedford, IN, and Alaina, Aliza and Alivia Hall, all of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Hilda Mosley of Arkansas; and one brother, Pat Capps of Arkansas.  She was preceded in death by three sisters: Beulah Bond, Ruby Bond and Marie Reneau; and three brothers: Earl, Henry and Homer Capps.

She worked 39 years for G.M. Powertrain in Bedford, Ind., retiring in 1988. She was also a hairdresser.  She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Bedford, IN, and taught Sunday School.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 25th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, with Bros. Tim Sumpter and Kenny Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.  Friends may call 2-8 p.m. today at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund.

Stiles - Forrest "Shorty" Stiles, 76, of Bedford, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Dunn Memorial Hospital.  Born Oct. 4, 1928, he was the son of Forest Stiles Sr. and Flossie (Curts) Stiles.  He married Mary Rosalyn Beedie on May 6, 1950, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are three sons:  Paul Stiles and his wife, Elese, Ed Stiles and his wife, Gayle, all of Bedford, IN, and Steve Stiles of Noblesville, IN; one grandson, Todd Stiles and his wife, Cammie, of Bedford, IN; two great-grandchildren, Trevyn and Brynden Stiles, both of Bedford, IN; three step-grandchildren: Trent, Kyle and Traci Miller, all of Bedford, IN; two brothers, Willard Stiles and his wife, Pearl, of Fayettville, IN, and Paul Stiles and his wife, Jeanie, of Taylorsville, IN; seven nephews and eight nieces.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

He graduated from Fayetteville High School with the class of 1947.  He was a retired teamster who had worked for I & S Motor Express, Briggs Trucking, and ANR Trucking.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 25th, at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Bedford. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.  Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Day & Carter Mortuary, with the rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Suddarth - Mildred M. Suddarth of Orleans, IN, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Dunn Memorial Hospital.  Born February 20, 1926, in Orange County, IN, she was the daughter of Harry and Neva (Jackson) Clipp. She was reared in the home of her grandparents, Charlie and Mae Jackson, following the death of her mother. She married John William Suddarth on October 11, 1947, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Nancy Titus of Florida, and Mary Lou Roberts of Mitchell, IN; two sons, Steve Suddarth and wife, Debbie, and Scott Suddarth and wife, Karen, all of Orleans, IN; five sisters: Louise Warren of Louisville, KY, Molly Miles of Richmond, KY, Cathryn Riley of Campbellsburg, IN, Alice Fawver of Sellersburg, IN, and Peggy Williams of Orleans, IN; seven brothers:  John Clipp and Roger Clipp, both of Jeffersonville, IN, Jim Clipp of New Whiteland, IN, Ron Clipp, Bill Clipp, and Danny Clipp, all of Orleans, IN, and Joe Clipp of Columbus, IN; grandchildren:  Melissa Shilling of Florida, Mark White of Columbus, IN, Cassie Terry and Dustin Roberts, both of Mitchell, IN, Stacy Elrod, Kyle Roberts and Morgan Suddarth, all of Orleans, Cindy Pemberton of Bloomington, IN, and Joey Pemberton of Bedford, IN; and ten great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by on daughter, Shirley Marie Suddarth; one brother, Robert Clipp; one sister, Lula Mae Knapp; and one half-sister, Carolyn Ransom.

She was a member of Fishing Creek Chapel and graduated in 1943 from Mitchell High School. She was a member of the Tri County Antique Farm Machinery Association, White River Valley Antique Association, Greensburg Power of the Past Tractor Club, and a charter member of Today’s Homemakers Club.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 22nd, at Chastain Funeral Home with Pastors Ted Hawkins and Yancey Unger officiating. Burial will follow in Saltillo Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m.Thursday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service time Friday at the funeral home.

04/20/05

Walls - Jerry Walls, 62, of Westview Manor in Bedford, died at 7:09 pm on Wednesday, April 20th, at the Bloomington Hospital.

Born on October 20, 1942 in Bedford, he was the son of Arvin Robert and Hazel Alma (Stewart) Walls. He worked for RCA in Bloomington.

Surviving are two sons: Bryan Walls of Bedford and Douglas Atkins of Brownstown; two daughters: Lisa Hill and Alicia Walls both of Bedford; five grandchildren; three sisters: Elva Pavey of Bedford, Barbara Spaulding of Mitchell and Judy Patton of Springville; one brother: Ronald Walls of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; one brother; one half-sister and brother.

Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, April 22nd, at the Patton Hill Cemetery with Pastor Doug Kelley officiating. No calling hours are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.

04/17/05

Carter - Mary Alice Carter of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at StoneBridge Health Campus.  Born on September 15, 1916, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Earl and Dora (Chapman) Dumond.  She married Forrest Carter on June 12, 1939, and he died in 1974.

Surviving are one daughter, Rose Warren and her husband, Ralph, of Orleans, IN; three grandsons:  Steve Robertson and his wife, Beth of Milton, FL, and James and Oscar Warren, both of Orleans, IN; two granddaughters, Carla Taylor and her husband, Naaman, of Mitchell, IN, and Rebecca Warren of Orleans, IN; four step-granddaughters:  Lynn Mitchell, Peg Warren, Cathy Batterton and Tanya Belliveau; four great-granddaughters:  Carrie Carpenter and her husband, Rick, of Milton, FL, Cortney Reed and her husband, Jesse, of Orleans, IN, Kellyn Robertson of Milton, FL, and Bobbi Taylor of Mitchell, IN; four great-great-grandchildren: Austin and Charlie Sue Carpenter, Riley Reed and Trevor Farmer; one sister, Laura Boone of Bedford, IN; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, and one sister.

She was a homemaker and she was a member of the Southland Church of Christ of Bedford.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with R.L. Bud Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Port Williams Cemetery in Williams. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19th, at the funeral home.

Marshall - Irma U. Marshall of Campbellsburg, IN, died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Heritage House in Salem.  Born July 4, 1910, in Washington County, IN, she was the daughter of William C. and Comileete (Cornwell) Bennett. She married Albert A. Marshall September 8, 1928, and he died August 3, 1963.

Surviving are one: son, Marvin B. Marshall and wife, Mingon, of Campbellsburg, IN; two daughters, Louise Stephan of Campbellsburg, IN, and Mary Alice Morris and husband, Ernie, of Salem, IN; four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Arthur Herman Bennett.

She had been employed at TravLer Corporation, Smith Cabinet, and Hoosier Uplands.  She graduated in 1928 from Campbellsburg High School. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church, Christopher Harrison Chapter DAR, Campbellsburg Rebekah Lodge, Salem Order of Eastern Star No. 286, Womens Study Club, Red Hat Society, and was a Democrat Precinct Committee Chairman.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 21st, at Mt. Carmel Christian Church, north of Campbellsburg, with Bros. Don Allen and Don Young officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell, and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Thursday at the church.

Staley - Anne Marie Staley of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at her residence.  Born on August 7, 1945, in Elwood, IN, she was the daughter of Franklin “Jack” and Rose Etta (Gerkin) Chambers. She married Timothy K. Staley on July 4, 1991, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Kristi Raines and husband, Lynn, of English, IN; four sons, Scott Mundy and wife, Margie, of New Albany, IN, Scott Staley and wife, Robin, of Oolitic, IN, Rodger Staley and wife, Beth, of Oolitic, IN, and Jamie Staley of Bedford, IN; her mother, Rose Etta Chambers of Orleans, IN; two sisters, Judy Wheat and husband, James, of Campbellsburg, IN, and Sue Ellen Collette and husband, Joe, of Long View, TX; thirteen grandchildren:  Richard Moore, Bree Ann Mundy, Corinn Mundy, Claire Mundy, Trenadee Staley, Jeffrey Staley, Jared Staley, Jalyn Staley, Alex Staley, Chelsea Lewis, Jamie Raines, Stephanie Raines, and Billy Raines.   She was preceded in death by her father and one grandson, Mackenzie Moore.

She was a homemaker and had been employed at General Electric and Regal Beloit. She was a 1963 graduate of Mitchell High School.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19th, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Reverend Steve Goens officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.  Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday and from 11:00 a.m. until the service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.

04/16/05

Allen - Kenneth Gene Allen of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Core Nursing & Rehab Center.  Born on April 5, 1935, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Kenneth Allen and Mary Louise (Fullen) Allen.   He married Diane Cull on December 14, 1963 and she survives.

Surviving with his wife is one son: Peter Allen of Bedford, IN; one daughter: Melanie Von Winkle of CT; three sisters: Christina Roberts of Bedford, IN, Maryalice Allen of Lavonia, MI and Patricia Allen of Bedford, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Carroll Allen; and one sister, Helen Allen.

He was retired from the U.S. Navy after serving twenty-two years and was also retired from NWSC Crane. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Moose Lodge, VFW, Bedford Boat Club, a forty-eight year member of the American Legion Gillen Post #33 and a member of the Free Methodist Church.

There will be graveside services for Kenneth Allen at Green Hill Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 19th, with Pat Blyeth officiating.  Graveside military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Gillen Post #33.  Friends may call at Day & Carter Mortuary on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until 1:45 P.M.

Saladee - Beverly Ann Saladee of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Bloomington Hospital.  Born December 6, 1936, in Kansas, she was the daughter of Joseph and Helen Fagan. She married Charles Saladee on April 3, 1959, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband is one daughter, Lannie Thompson and her husband, Matthew Hamann of Napa, CA; two sons, Robert Saladee and his wife, Antigone, of La Vista, NE, Michael Saladee and his wife, Christi, of Westminster, CA; five grandchildren:  Shea, Shannon, Robert, and Megan Saladee, all of La Vista, NE, and Nicholas Saladee of CA; and her sister, Marilyn Hodges of Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings.

She was a homemaker, a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Secret Sisters Church Group in Norman, IN.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 20th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Father Dan Donohoo officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary, where a rosary service will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday.

04/15/04

Fine - Dora Lee Fine of Greenwood, IN, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at the Regency South Nursing & Rehab Center in Greenwood, IN.  Born March 20, 1925, in Edwardsport, IN, she was the daughter of Harvery and Brownie (Yaney) Tincher.

Surviving are two sons: Larry Fine of Martinsville, IN, and Danny Fine of Cincinnati, OH; one granddaughter, Katherine Fine, and one grandson, Nicholas Fine; one sister, Jacqueline Gardner of Bloomfield, IN; one brother, William Tincher of Bedford, IN; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter; two sons; one brother, and three sisters.

She was a data processor for Ft. Benjamin Harrison. She was a veteran of W.W. II serving with the U.S. Navy, past commander and Chaplin for the American Legion post #465 in Indianapolis, IN and Order of the Eastern Star.

Memorial graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 23rd, in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Day & Carter Mortuary.  Cremation will follow.

04/14/05

Seiverling - Reatha L. (Blackwell) Seiverling of Heltonville, IN,  died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford.  Born on September 21, 1920, she was the daughter of Noah Everett and Dertha (Todd) Blackwell. She married John Seiverling and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are one daughter, Ida Seiverling of Heltonville, IN; three brothers: Ray Blackwell and his wife, Essie Dell, of Heltonville, IN, and Wayne Blackwell and his wife, Roberta, and Darrell Blackwell and his wife, Glee, all of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Cleta Murphy of Norman, IN, and Betty Todd of Heltonville, IN; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Seiverling; one son, Jerry Blackwell; one brother, Marion Blackwell; and three sisters: Marie Fish, Wilma Allen and Lena Murphy. 

She was a homemaker and she retired from RCA in Bloomington. She was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16th, at Jones Funeral Home of Heltonville with Pastor James Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Gilgal Cemetery in Heltonville. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

04/13/05

Endris - James E. Endris of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Dunn Memorial Hospital.   Born February 19, 1936, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Otto and Marie (Gates) Endris. He married Sandra Bridwell in November, 1959. He married Janet Hawkins Hubbard on September 19, 1990, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are; two daughters: Marci Volz and her husband, Dave, of Bloomington, IN, and Cyndi Osborne and her husband, Tim, of Bedford, IN; two sons: Marty Endris and his wife, Shannon, of Bedford, IN, and Kin Hubbard and his wife, Michelle, of Cloverdale, IN; 13 grandchildren: Drake, Drew and Deakin Volz, all of Bloomington, IN, Eliza, Van and Dain Endris, all of Bedford, IN, Jamie Osborne Deeter and her husband, Cory, of Indianapolis, Laura and Bryan Osborne, both of Bedford, IN, and Audie, Levi, Kory and Kourtney Hubbard, all of Cloverdale, IN; one sister, Mary Jean Endris of Bedford, IN; one brother, Dean Endris of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Theresa Johnson; and three brothers: Dutch, Joe and Jack Endris.

He was employed at GM Powertrain of Bedford, retiring October 1, 1996. He served in the National Guard and was a member of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33 of Bedford and the Bedford Boat & Sportsmen's Club.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home of Bedford. Cremation will follow.

04/12/05

Helton - Dewey Helton of Williams, IN, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at his residence.  Born May 29, 1926, in Orange County, IN, he was the son of Charles Dewey and Maree (Taylor) Helton. He married Beulah Nicholson on January 31, 1947, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Marie Pruett and her husband, Harley, of Williams, IN, and Linda Todd and her husband. Jim. of Bedford. IN; one brother, Duane Helton and his wife, Donna, of Owensburg, IN; six grandchildren: Danny Pruett, Roxi Robinson, Lenny Pruett, Kenny Todd, Bill Todd and Jill Todd; one nephew, Jim Helton; and 13 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one niece, Claudia Bex; and one granddaughter, Kimberly Todd.

He was a retired welder.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 14th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary of Bedford with the Rev. Merla Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery in Bedford. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday at the mortuary.

Hollingsworth - Fred Ellis Hollingsworth of Huron, IN, died. Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at his residence.  Born January 27, 1916, in Wilmington, NC, he was the son of Fred Owens and Pearl (Rouse) Hollingsworth.

Surviving are one brother, William Hollingsworth of Florida.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie.

He retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center—Crane in 1968, and for more than 50 years had been a farmer in Lawrence County. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, served as a carpenter’s mate on a torpedo ship in the Pacific, and was a member of the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Huron Cemetery with Curt Wells officiating. Members of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107 will accord military honors.

Lewis - Roy W. Lewis of Williams, IN, died. Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Core Nursing Facility in Bedford.  Born December 23, 1914, in Indian Springs, Martin County, IN, he was the son of Ray and Letha (Wagner) Lewis. He married Bette Coulter and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters: Donna Inman of Bedford, IN, and Deana Chambers of Loogootee, IN; two sons: Tony Lewis and Rick Lewis, both of Bedford, IN; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  He was preceded in death by two sisters: Elsie Hensley and Lillian Lewis.

He was a farmer and a maintenance worker at Extruded Alloys in Bedford. He was a member of the American Legion and was of the Protestant faith. He served his country by joining the U.S. Navy in 1942, and he was honorably discharged in 1945.  Trained as a seaman, Mr. Lewis saw combat action with the U.S. Navy Air Corps at sea and on numerous island airfields during World War II. Mr. Lewis participated in many air campaigns operated from remote island airfields.  He proudly and bravely served in the Battle of the Philippine Sea as a part of General MacArthur's Central Pacific campaign, in which island bases would be taken in a hop-scotch pattern and secured until the Philippine Islands were once again occupied by allied military forces.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Cresthaven Funeral Home of Bedford, with Brother Dirus Dustin officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery in Bedford, with graveside military rites accorded. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the service time on Friday at the funeral home.

04/11/05

Burton - Wallace E. “Wally” Burton of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, April 11, 2005, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center.  Born May 17, 1920, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Fred and Myrtle (Quackenbush) Burton.

Surviving: son are one son, Stephen Ken Burton of Mitchell, IN; grandson, Benjamin Burton, and granddaughters, Lacey Burton and Mia Burton, all of Mitchell, IN; and great granddaughters, Kaitlyn Tirey and Parker Burton.  He was preceded in death by half brothers: Ollie, Earl, Floyd “Bus” Eager, and Harley and Raymond Burton; and half sisters, Hallie Brewer, Ella Burton, Addie Anderson, Lena Davis, Ruth Smith, and Mary Neal.

He was formerly employed at Carpenter Body Works and retired as an auto body repairman.  He was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, past commander of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250, and president of the Mitchell High School Class of 1939.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Max Timbrook officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.  Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

04/10/05

Stancombe - Lenuel "Bud" Stancombe of Mitchell, IN, died. Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Select Speciality Hospital, Bloomington. Born February 28, 1936, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Clyde and Nettie (East) Stancombe. He married Betsy H. Jones August 7, 1958, and she survives.

Surviving: with his wife are one son, Lenuel Dean Stancombe of Mitchell, IN; daughters, Debra Jean of  Mitchell, IN, and Linda Diane Pricthard of Columbus, IN; sisters, Juanita Balinger of Bakersfield, CA, Rose Pridemore of Norman, IN, and Ethel Stancombe of  Mitchell, IN; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonard, Donald, and Manferd Stancombe; and sisters, Gertrude Lutes and Leora Parker.

He was formerly employed at several limestone companies.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Speer officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

04/08/05

Hildebrand - Alice Maxine Hilderbrand of Bedford, IN, died Friday, April 8, 2005, at the Bloomington Hospital.  Born June 9, 1923, in Monroe County, IN, she was the daughter of Stacy and Tenney Alice (Honeycutt) Mikels. She married Robert Hilderbrand on June 27, 1942, and he died on September 16, 1992.

Surviving are two sons, Ernest Hilderbrand and Glen Hilderbrand and his wife, Rose, all of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Nancy Meadows and her husband, Jerry. of Bedford. IN; six granddaughters: Debra Deckard, Sherry Porter, Pamela Ryan, Deana Banks all of Bedford, IN, Tamela Rummel of Martinsville, IN and Toni Menden of Greenwood, IN; one grandson, Brad Hilderbrand of Bedford, IN; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters:  Lottie Hayes of Greensburg, IN, Clara Hall of Indianapolis and Minnie Brown of Bloomington, IN; one brother, Claude Mikels of Bedford, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Bernard Hilderbrand; three brothers; two sisters; and one grandson, Jeffery Hilderbrand.

She had been employed at the S.S. Kresge Store in Bedford and was a member of the Apostolic Faith Assembly.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 12th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Kenneth Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Gilgal Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, April 11th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

04/07/05

Patton - Scott O. Patton Jr. of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Dunn Memorial Hospital.  Born March 9, 1934, in Salt Lick, KY, he was the son of Scott O. Patton Sr. and Lennie (Norris) Patton. He married Patricia Brown on July 19, 1952, and she survives.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Cathy Miller of Muncie, IN; one son, Jerry Patton of Orleans, IN; two grandsons, Gregg Manor and Christopher Miller, both of Muncie, IN; four step-grandchildren: Michael, Eric and Josh Kline and Amie Dietsch; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte Pickler and her husband, Frank, of Fishers, IN; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

He had been a truck driver and was a plant superintendent at the Owens Illinois Glass Factory in Muncie.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 11th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Curtis Hurley officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens of Bedford. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at the mortuary.  The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

04/06/05

Beasley - Jewell Beasley of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at Dunn Memorial Hospital.  Born June 7, 1919, in Vincennes, IN, she was the daughter of Charlie and Cleada (Terrell) Humphreys. She married Theodore Beasley and he died on October 14, 1994.

Survivors include two sons: Phillip David Matlock and his wife, Becky L., of Bedford, IN, and James M. Beasley and his wife, Teresa J., of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Sharon A. Mitchell and her husband, James E., of Bedford, IN; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one granddaughter, Rachel Matlock; and one sister, Demaris George.

She was formerly employed as a clerk at Sterling Drugs and Woolworth's in Bedford. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Bedford.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Knott Cemetery in Lawrence County with the Rev. Perry East officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home of Bedford.

Parish - Elwood Parish of Orleans, IN, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at Bloomington Hospital.  Born March 20, 1918, in Orange County, IN, he was the son of Harry and Mae (Hall) Parish. He married Beulah Boyd on May 23, 1936, and she survives.

Surviving: with his wife are two daughters, Victoria Rae Burke of Mitchell, IN, and Rebecca Mae Evans of Orleans, IN; one brother, Harry Parish, Jr. of Orleans, IN; one sister, Ellisteen Underwood of Orleans, IN; seven grandchildren:  Dennis Burke, Jennifer Goldsberry, Adam Burke, Chris Evans, Stacy Dobner, Lori Williams, and Michael Evans; and 10 great-grandchildren.  His parents preceded him in death.

He was a farmer and a self employed paint and body man.  He was a 1936 graduate of Orleans High School, a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of Leipsic United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Chastain Funeral Home with Revs. Dwight Dunbar and Warren Schoenecker officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.  Friends may call 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Sifers - Lula Belle Sifers of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, March 6, 2005, at White River Lodge.  Born August 23, 1917, in East Oolitic, IN, she was the daughter of Charles Nathaniel and Martha Ellen (Childers) Stevens. She married Lloyd Kenneth Sifers in 1951, and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are one son, Richard Gene Robbins of Frankfort, IN; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; four sisters: Geneva Lemons of FL, Ruby Watterson and Violet Henson both of Bedford, IN, and Mary Winters of Rockville, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband and several brothers and sisters.

She was a homemaker and had attended the Calvary Baptist Church.

There will be graveside services at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 8th, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, IN, with the Rev. Tom Bartley officiating. No calling hours are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.

04/05/05

Arnold - Joyce Marie Arnold of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at the White River Lodge.  Born on August 14, 1931, in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of Paul William and Irene Mildred (Aubin) Stout. She married John Arnold on December 31, 1949, and he survives.

Surviving with her husband is one son, Paul V. Arnold and his wife, Debra, of Milltown, IN; two grandchildren, John and Jessica Arnold; two great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and Serra Arnold. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Kathy Jo; and one brother, Earl Stout.

She was a nurse’s aide and co-owner of Arnold’s Candyland in Bedford. She was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Funeral services for Joyce Arnold will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 8th, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Dan Donohoo officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Gaines - Mary Margaret Gaines of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at her residence.  Born on January 15, 1938, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Leslie M. and Hilda (Trantor) Carr.  She married James Gaines on January 27, 1956, and he died September 12, 1971.

Surviving are three sons:  Jim Gaines and his wife, Tena, Les Gaines and his wife, Kattie, and Jason Gaines and his wife, Veronique, all of Mitchell, IN; three daughters:  Martha Blanton and her husband, Jim, Trena Collins and her husband, Mike, and Letitia Pemberton and her husband, Kevin, all of Mitchell, IN;  eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one grandson, Silas James Gaines; and one brother, David Carr.

She was a former employee of the Salem Nursing Home in Salem, IN, and was a member of First Christian Church in Mitchell.

There will be a graveside service for Mary Gaines at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2005, at Mitchell Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Allen officiating.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and from 11:30-1:30 p.m. Friday at Haverly Mortuary in Mitchell.

Hamilton - Roger D. “Bevo” Hamilton of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at his residence.  Born December 10, 1939, in Campbellsburg, IN, he was the son of Ermil and Bessie (Lawyer) Hamilton.

Surviving: son are one son, Darren Hamilton and wife, Tresa, of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Heather Anunson and husband, Wade, of Madison, WI;  three sisters: Lois Hamilton of Columbus, IN, Virginia Ramey of Mitchell, IN, and Ruby Gause of Indianapolis; one brother Ermil Hamilton, Jr. of Columbus, IN; and three grandchildren: Stewart, Isabella, and Spencer Hamilton.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Walter Eugene Hamilton.

He retired in 1992 from GM Powertrain, was a 1958 graduate of Mitchell High School, and a member of the First Christian Church in Mitchell.

A memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Brother Bud Smith officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service.  A private graveside service was held in Saltillo Cemetery. 

Myers - Audrey Myers of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at her residence.  Born on  April 13, 1925, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Elmer and Lelia (Williamson) Smith. She married Charles Laverne Myers on September 14, 1942, and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are one son, Jerry Lee Myers of Florida; one daughter, Leah Jane Richardson of Texas; three grandchildren; Stephen Myers of Bedford, IN, Heather Hopson and Hope Goodman both of Texas; six great-grandchildren: Bradley Myers of Bedford, IN, Donovon Kannard, Desiree Kannard, Loren Chafins, Alexis Williams and Bryce Williams, all of Texas; three step-grandchildren:  Joseph A. Gore, Jayce E. Shifflett and Valerie N. Shifflett; two sisters, Alma Smith of Bedford, IN, and Betty Tafflinger of Mitchell, IN; and one brother, Norman Smith of Oolitic, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Lewis and Leslie Smith; and two sisters, Agnes Meadows and Viola Jackson.

She retired from M. Fine & Sons Mfg. in Bedford and was a member of the Faith Mission Church.

Funeral services for Audrey Myers will be at 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 7th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Leonard Sankey officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-9:00 pm on Wednesday and from 11:00 am until the service time on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

04/04/05

Pemberton - Denzel Dale Pemberton of Bedford, IN, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at the Dunn Memorial Hospital.  Born May 17, 1931, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Fate and Janie Pemberton.

Surviving are his ex-wife, Shirley Watson of Bedford, IN; two sons, James and Roger Pemberton both of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Nancy Terrell of Bedford, IN; two sisters, AnnaBelle Jenkins of Bedford, IN, and Evelyn Brewer of Peru, IN; one brother, James Pemberton of Needmore, IN; seven grandchildren: Christopher Pemberton, Cory Pemberton, Ryan Pemberton, Jennifer Terrell, Kyle Pemberton, Gina Terrell, Shayna Pemberton and Brittni Pemberton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Regina Pemberton; two sisters, Margaret Tosti and Edna Eagans; and two brothers, Charles and Robert Pemberton.

He was a stone mill worker in Bedford and a veteran of the Air Force and the Indiana National Guard.

Funeral services for Denzel Pemberton will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 7th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with L.D. Payton officiating. Burial will follow in Knott Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of the Mitchell Post of the American Legion. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of the Mitchell Post American Legion.

04/02/05

Fields - William D. Fields of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Dunn Memorial Hospital.  Born November 26, 1929, in Greene County, IN, he was the son of Chester Clayte Fields and Ruby (Lackey) Fields. He married Donna Young in September 1954, and she died in June 1979.

Surviving are one son, David Fields and his wife, Judy, of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Pam Kiffer of Dundee, FL; three grandchildren: Brooke Canada, Brandy Queen and Shelby Kiffer; one great-granddaughter, Sabrina Carron; and one sister, Patty Polley and her husband, Jennings, of Bloomington, IN.  He was preceded in death by his wife; and one great-granddaughter, Ayla Anderson.

He was a mortician, having worked for Day & Carter Mortuary for several years; then worked at Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane, where he retired after 27 years of service.  He was a member of the First Church of God; a veteran of the U.S. Army; a life member of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33; life member of the BPOE Bedford Lodge No. 826; a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 14, F. & A.M., of Bedford; a member of the zoning board for several years; a 50-year member of the IHSAA and basketball official for 30 years. He was also a 50-year member of the Bedford Lions Club, where he served as past president and had participated in more than 50 pancake festivals.

Funeral services for William Fields will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Alan Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary, where Masonic Services will be conducted at 7 p.m.