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Obituaries — August 2026
August 4, 2026 Michael Alan Rife BEDFORD – Michael Alan Rife, 50, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. Born August 9, 1975, in Logansport, he was the son of Manford and Ellen (Draper) Rife. Mike received his Associate’s Degree from Ivy Tech and worked as a CNC Machinist. He enjoyed cars, working on computers, and shooting guns. Mike was of the Christian faith. Surviving are his siblings, Mark (Samantha) Rife of Mitchell


Obituaries — July 2026
July 31, 2026 Linda May “Penny” Grubb MITCHELL – Linda May “Penny” Grubb, 79, passed away peacefully Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and treasured memories. Born June 4, 1947, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Sam and Rosie (Reynolds) Edmonson. She married the love of her life and soulmate of 53 years, Jim Grubb, on July 11, 1964 and he preceded her in death June 23, 2017. Penny was a member of


Obituaries — June 2026
June 29, 2026 J. Stephen “Steve” Gill
February 6, 1940 – June 25, 2026 J. Stephen “Steve” Gill, 86, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, surrounded by his family. Born on February 6, 1940, in Seymour, Indiana, he was the son of John Henry and Doris M. (Fox) Gill. Steve was a 1958 graduate of Shields High School in Seymour. He was a businessman, owner and operator of Steve Gill Trucking and Excavating, co-owner of Gill Ente


Obituaries — May 2026
May 29, 2026 Victor N. Makximenko
December 10, 1962 – May 25, 2026 Victor Makximenko, 63, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Bedford, Indiana. He was born on December 10, 1962, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Nicolai and Maria (Honcharenko) Makximenko. On July 8, 1989, in Niagara Falls, New York, he married and is survived by Betsey Spear Makximenko. Vic devoted 33 years of honorable civilian service to the Navy and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. Vic held many ro


Obituaries — April 2026
April 30, 2026 Jeffery W. Pruett Jeffery W. Pruett, 74 of Bedford passed away on Sunday April 26, 2026, at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Jeff was born in Bedford on March 13, 1952, to Benjamin Franklin Pruett and Mary Pruett. Jeff traveled the United States working as a Baker for Dawn Food Products. He is survived by two sons, T.J. Pruett and Corrine Rees of Bedford, and Tanner (April) Pruett of Bedford, two grandchildren, Braelynn Pruett, and Hunter Pruett. Jef


Obituaries — March 2026
March 31, 2026 Michael "Mike" Lee Duncan TELL CITY - Michael "Mike" Lee Duncan, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 17, 1947, in Lawrence County, Mike was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and friend to many; leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work and cherished memories. Mike was the son of the late Henry Albert and Sophia Lou Duncan (Woods).


Obituaries — February 2026
February 27, 2026 Nona Kathleen (Wever) Case January 24, 1926 – February 26, 2026 Nona Kathleen (Wever) Case, 100, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Westview Manor Nursing Home in Bedford. Born January 24, 1926, she was the daughter of Glen and Ada (Link) Wever. Nona was a graduate of Tunnelton High School with the class of 1944. She married Russell Dane Case on August 30, 1947, and he preceded her in death in March of 1980. Nona was a member of the T


Obituaries — January 2026
January 31, 2026 David Allen Powell MITCHELL – David Allen Powell, 76, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Clayton, Indiana. Born March 8, 1949, in Lawrence County, he was the son of George Robert “Bob” and Imogene (Barlow) Powell. He married JoAnn Duggins on June 14, 1969, and she preceded him in death May 12, 2006. David graduated from Mitchell High School in 1967 and was also a graduate of Purdue University. Following college, he owned and operated his own g
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