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1998 – 07 (July) Obituaries

7/31/98 Cessna – Emily Frances Cessna of Williams, IN, died Friday, July 31, 1998, at Hospitality House. Born on December 18, 1904, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Alex and Katie (Bossert) Cox. She married William Harold Cessna on April 5, 1924, and he died on September 12, 1985. Surviving are two daughters: Rachel Spreen of Williams, IN, and Annabelle Patton of Smyrna, TN; seventeen grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Don Cessna; a sister, Mabel Williams; a brother, Henry Cox; a foster sister, Christina Burton; and a great-granddaughter, Claire Spreen. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Williams Church of Christ of the Williams Homemaker's Club. Services for Emily Cessna will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2nd, at the Williams Church of Christ with Brother Jim Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday at The Day & Carter Mortuary and from 1 p.m. until the service on Sunday at the church. 7/30/98 Ritter – James A. Ritter of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, July 30, 1998, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on September 15, 1947, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Clyde A. and Nora (Brown) Ritter. He married Lois E. Sullivan of June 17, 1966, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jimmy A. and Rodney D. Ritter, both of Bedford, IN; his father, Clyde Ritter of Bedford, IN; five brothers: Gary Goldsby and Ronald Ritter, both of Bedford, IN, Wayne Goldsby of Spencer, IN, and Leslie and Joe Goldsby, both of Mitchell, IN; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his mother; one son, James A. Ritter; one sister, Marilyn Sears; and two brothers, John and Don Goldsby. He was an inspector for the Indiana Department of Transportation and was a Vietnam War Army veteran. He was a member of the Englewood Baptist Church. Services for James Ritter will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 3rd, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Stinson – Teresa F. Stinson of Williams, IN, died Thursday, July 30, 1998, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on December 9, 1952, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Woodrow and Gladys (Henderson) Goldsby. She married Troy M. Stinson on March 28, 1975, and he survives. Also surviving are one son, Travis Stinson of Williams, IN; his mother, Gladys Goldsby of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Brenda Wells of Bedford and Susan Jenkins of Clarksville, IN; a grandson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and a son, Troy Stinson in 1995. She was a homemaker and attended the Bedford Baptist Temple. Services for Teresa Stinson will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 3rd, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Steve Goens officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Olive Cemetery in Williams. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. 7/29/98 Bloyd – James Bloyd of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, July 29, 1998, at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on February 27, 1921, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Joseph and Bertha (Snow) Bloyd. He married Jean Bridwell on December 24, 1941, and she survives. Also surviving are on son, Terry Bloyd of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Debbie Blancher of Atlanta, GA; and four grandchildren. Serving with the Navy in World War II, he was involved in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. He had served as chief engineer for station WEWS in Ohio and as vice president of engineering for Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Co. in Cleveland and Cincinnati, OH, Memphis and Knoxville, TN, West Palm Beach, GL, Kansas City, MO, Baltimore, MA, Tulsa, OK, and Portland, OR. He was a member of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Elks Lodge No. 826 and served with the National Association of Broadcast Engineers and Technicians for Maximum Service for Television. Services for James Bloyd will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 31st, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Jon Lineback officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the service time on Friday at The Day & Carter Funeral Home. Connors – William D. Connors of Bedford, IN, formerly of Indianapolis, died Wednesday, July 29, 1998, at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on January 31, 1922, in Anderson, IN, he was the son of William Andrew and Mary Alice (Ring) Connors. He married Betty Jeanne Slinkard in 1944, and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters: Rebecca Probasco and Deanna Buck, both of Bedford, IN, and Barbara Wayman of Greenwood, IN; one son, William D. Connors II of Bedford, IN; one sister Marilynne Marsh of Lexington, KY; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Charline Craig, and one brother, James Connors. A veteran of World War II, he served as an aviation cadet in the U.S. Navy and a sergeant in the Army. He was a a graduate of Purdue University and became a licensed civil engineer, working as supervisor of road and bridge construction in Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Washington, and Indiana. He attended the Fayetteville Baptist Church. Services for William Connors will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1st, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Kenny Waldren officiating. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 4-8 Friday and from 10 until the service time on Saturday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. Horner – William E. Horner of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, July 29, 1998, at his mother's residence in Williams. Born on July 30, 1972, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Michael E. and Darlene (Smith) Horner. Surviving are his mother and step-father, Darlene and Ronald Bacon of Williams, IN; father and step-mother, Michael and Sue Horner of Springville, IN; half sister, Sherry Lynn Brazzell of Bedford, IN; step-brother, Jerry Davis of Bloomington, IN; step-sister, Deanie Davis of Bloomington, IN; paternal grandparents, Edward and Katherine Horner of Bedford, IN; maternal grandparents, Otha and Annie Smith, Jr. of Bedford, IN; step-grandmother, Violet Bacon of Canada, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by two step-brothers. He was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and was a veteran of the Army. Services for William Horner will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1st, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. 7/28/98 Board – John Board of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, July 18, 1998, at St. Francis Hospital Center in Beech Grove, IN; Born on October 23, 1918, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Dillman and Carrie Board. He married Angie B. Messer, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons: Michael and John D. Board; one daughter, Marianne Bessett; one brother, George A. Board; three sisters: Myrtle Miller, Ann Mae Rutledge, and Delores Finch; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He was disabled. Services for John Board will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 30th, at Little & Sons Funeral Home in Beech Grove. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until the service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Heart Association or to Riley Children's Hospital. Duncan – Marion C. "Todd" Duncan of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on October 1, 1923, in Mitchell, IN, he was the son of Harvey and Mary (Madison) Duncan. He married Pearl Terry on December 31, 1953, and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Todd Daniel Duncan of Mitchell, IN; four daughters: Brenda Stroud and Teresa Buttery, both of Orleans, IN, Vickie Sue Duncan and Jetta Flick, both of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Bradley Duncan of Mitchell, IN; two sisters: Marie Scott of Frankfort, IN, and Charlene Miller of Ferdinand, IN; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. After thirty-eight years of service he retired in 1984 from the L&A Railroad. He served with the Army in World War II and was awarded three Purple Hearts. He was a member of the Tulip Street Christian Church. Services for Marion Duncan will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 31st, at Haverly Mortuary with Brothers Eugene Pruett and Darren Chastain officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by member of the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107, Mitchell. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the service time on Friday at Haverly Mortuary Flynn – Mary Grace Flynn of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, at the Bedford Hospitality House. Born on June 9, 1916, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Clarence and Eleanor (Allen) Daugherty. She married Ralph Flynn and he preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters: Pam Bowers of Bloomington, IN, and Margie Waggoner of Bedford, IN; five sons: Patrick Flynn of North Carolina, William and John Flynn, both of Bedford, IN, Joseph Flynn of Nashville, IN, and Timothy Flynn of Bloomington, IN; one sister, Anna Mason of Indianapolis; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and ten brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Bedford. Services for Mary Flynn will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1st, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernie Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Friday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Miller – William T. Miller of Avoca, IN, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, at Hospitality House. Born on February 22, 1917, he was the son of Elijah B. and Eva (Bays) Miller. He married Mary E. Jones on August 31, 1946, and she died on July 7, 1994. Surviving are two sons: Danny Miller of Bedford, IN, and Mark A. Miller of Avoca, IN; three daughters: Priscilla Bex and Janet Charles, both of Bedford, IN, and Brenda Dowden of Bloomington, IN; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one sister, Letha Jenkins. He was a retired truck driver for the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane. Serving with the U.S. Army in World War II, he was a prisoner of war for eighteen months and fought in eight major battles, including Casirine Pass, Oran, and Anzio, with the 5th Armored Infantry Division. He was the recipient of two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Prisoners of War, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Services for William Miller will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Phil Thorne officiating. Burial will follow in Springville West Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. until the service time on Thursday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. 7/27/98 Bridwell – Van Ervin "Dog" Bridwell of Bedford, IN, died Monday, July 27, 1998, at Hospitality House. Born on August 7, 1907, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Fred and Arlie (Gyger) Bridwell. He married Carmita Mae Hill on May 1, 1926, and she died November 26, 1981. He married Violet L. Neal on October 23, 1990, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Elizabeth "Libby" Hicks and Sharon Quackenbush, both of Bedford, IN; two sisters: Jean Bloyd and Martha Buker, both of Bedford, IN; three brothers: William Bridwell of Bedford, IN, Raymond Bridwell of Bloomington, IN, and Robert Bridwell of San Diego, CA; twelve grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy Jane Bundy; one son, Robert Dean Bridwell; two sisters: Elizabeth Moore and Mildred Glover; four brothers: Jack, Paul, Von, and Guy Bridwell, and one granddaughter. He was a stonecutter at various stone mills in the area and at the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane, and retired in 1974 from the Bedford Water Works. He attended First Church of God and was a member of Bedford Boat and Sportsmen's Club and the Eagles Lodge No. 654. Services for Van Bridwell will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Alan Reed and the Rev. Jim Woodward officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Wednesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Bryant – Michael Wayne Bryant of Bedford, IN, died Monday, July 27, 1998, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on April 9, 1947, in Monroe County, IN, he was the son of Morrell W. and Gretchen M. (Judah) Bryant. Surviving are several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one aunt, Rose Speer, with whom he made his home. He was a chef and restaurant manger in Indianapolis and was a Navy veteran. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the American Council for the Blind. There will be a graveside service for Michael Bryant at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 31st, at Beech Grove Cemetery in Bedford, with Sister Joan Luerman officiating. Friends may call from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. Friday at The Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford. 7/26/98 Ramey – Juanita H. Ramey of Indianapolis, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 26, 1998, at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on May 14, 1919, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Webster and Lola (Ping) Bundy. She married Woodrow Wilson Ramey on February 4, 1939, and he died August 3, 1985. Surviving are four daughters: Peggy Logsdon, Patty Gilbert, Sandy Sedam, and Connie Gilbert, all of Indianapolis; one brother, Webster Bundy, Jr. of Bedford, IN; one sister, Betty Nicholas of Mitchell, IN; eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. She attended the First United Evangelical Church of Indianapolis and retired from Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance. Services for Juanita Ramey will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford, with the Rev. Ray Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. 7/23/98 Hall – Wallace Hall of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, at the Bedford Nursing Center. Born on December 9, 1908, in French Lick, IN, he was the son of Ernest and Hattie (Mallott) Hall. He married Thelma Toon on December 28, 1933, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Gay Stapp of Indianapolis and Florida; three step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ear and Karl Hall, and one sister, Pauline Hall. He was a hardware salesman for fifty-six years and a member of the United Methodist Church, where he was an usher for forty-two years. He was a charter member of the Bedford Jaycees, serving as past president and past vice president of the state chapter, and was a lifelong member of the Bedford Elks Lodge. Services for Wallace Hall will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Curtis Hurley officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until the service time on Saturday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. 7/22/98 Beeler – John W. Beeler of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at his residence. Born on June 23, 1929, in Haddonfield, NJ, he was the son of Andrew Balbirnie and Lillian ( Beahm) Beeler, Sr. He married Barbara Brown on July 22, 1950, in Bedford, IN, and she survives. Also surviving are one son, John R. "Randy" Beeler of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Cindy L. Miller of Mitchell, IN' one brother, Paul True "Hap" Beeler of Culpepper, VA; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Andrew Balbirnie Beeler, Jr. He was a construction supervisor for Indiana Bell Telephone, retiring in 1983 with 31 years of service. A sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, he served in the First Marine Division, 7th Regiment, and received the Bronze Start with a Combat V. He was a member of the Bedford First Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 14, F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis and the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250. Services for John Beeler will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Max Timbrook and the Rev. Robert Kirkman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Graveside military rites will be accorded by members of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107 in Mitchell. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. until the service time on Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier Uplands Hospice, 1500 West Main St, Mitchell, IN 47446. Gilbert – Mary E. Gilbert of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at the Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born on February 5, 1920, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Howard and Katie (Worthington) Miller. She married Joseph M. Gilbert on April 19, 1941, and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Janice A. Ratkovich of Mitchell, IN; two sons: Terry Ray Gilbert of Columbus, IN, and Jackie D. Gilbert of Mitchell, IN; four sisters: Helen Denton of Shelbyville, IN, Alberta Lerch of Canton, OH, Charlotte Stevens of San Diego, CA, and Margurite Kinder of Anderson, IN; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patty Jo Tirey; one son, Daniel Lee Gilbert; and three brothers: Cecil, Gordon, and Derby Miller. She worked as a seamstress and was a homemaker. She was a member of Jacob Finger United Methodist Church, the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 Auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Star No. 503. She was a 1938 graduate of Mitchell High School and she and her husband decorated the stage for Mitchell's annual Persimmon Festival for many years. Services for Mary Gilbert will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25th, at Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Shake officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. until the service time on Saturday at Chastain Funeral Home. 7/20/98 Godsey – Carla Diane Godsey of Bedford, IN, died Monday, July 20, 1998. Born on September 18, 1963, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Robert and Patricia (Ramey) Godsey. Surviving are a companion, Sherry Dickey of Bedford; her mother, Patricia Godsey of Bedford; her father and step-mother, Robert and Debra Godsey of East Oolitic, IN; two sisters: Sheila Godsey Rollins of Louisville, KY, and Bobbi Goldsberry of Bedford; one brother, Terry Godsey of Bedford; her maternal grandmother, Ruth Ramey of Bedford; several nieces and nephews, including Gregory Nurrenberg, who was raised in the home; and several aunts and uncles. She was the owner of Godsey Maintenance and Remodeling in Bedford. Services for Carla Godsey will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 24th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Richard Tallman officiating. Burial will follow in Mundell Cemetery in Heltonville. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. Harrell – Sheila J. Harrell of Seymour, IN, died Monday, July 20, 1998, at her residence. Born on October 9, 1947, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Johnson Burns "JB" and Irene Pless. She married James L. Harrell on November 20, 1966, in Mitchell, IN, and he survives. Also surviving are two sons: Thomas L. and Jason A. Harrell, both of Seymour, IN; her parents, Johnson and Irene Pless of Mitchell, IN; two sisters: Sharon Tirey of Seymour, IN, and Cheryll Sanders of Mitchell, IN; and two grandsons. She worked in the office of the J.C. Penney Store in Seymour for twenty years and was a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church in Mitchell, IN. Services for Sheila Harrell will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 22nd, at Voss & Sons Funeral Home in Seymour, with the Rev. Bill Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Mundell Church Cemetery in Heltonville. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. 7/19/98 Barger – Myrtle Barger of Bedford, IN, formerly of Greenville, KY, died Sunday, July 19, 1998, at the Westview Nursing and Rehab Center in Bedford. Born on September 9, 1899 in Muhlenberg County, KY, she was the daughter of William A. and Flora M. (Jones) Mercer. She married Arthur F. Barger and he died in January of 1963. Surviving are two daughters: Carmen Young of Oolitic and Dorothy V. Watkins of Dearborn, MI; six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Celie and Cortland Mercer; and three sisters, Inez, Mabel, and Hazel Mercer. A homemaker, she was a member of Roland Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville, KY. Services for Myrtle Barger will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23rd, at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville, KY, with the Rev. Carl Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Yeargins Chapel Cemetery in Greenville. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Greenville. The Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford was in charge of the local arrangements. Nash – Sharon Louise Nash of Indianapolis, IN, died Sunday, July 19, 1998, at St. Francis Hospital and Healthcare Center in Beech Grove, IN. Born on March 21, 1932, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of James and Lois Marie (Mosier) Nash. Surviving are one brother, Ray "Hoke" Nash of Crawfordsville, IN; one sister, Anne Acton of Indianapolis, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. There will be a graveside service for Sharon Nash at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 21st, at Green Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Curtis Hurley officiating. Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Rodman – Theodore Rodman of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 19, 1998, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on February 7, 1906, in Posey County, IN, he was the son of Albines and Ida (Cardin) Rodman. He married Mary Ann Parker and she died in 1977. Surviving are three sons: Billy Wayne and Randy Rodman, both of Bedford, IN, and Theodore Rodman, Jr. of Arkansas; four daughters: Diann Grant and Mickee Meadows, both of Bedford, Anita Horner of Tunnelton, IN, and Barbara Worley of Mitchell, IN; one step-daughter, Marilyn Meadows of Bedford, IN; three brothers: John Rodman of Bedford, Russell Rodman of Bloomington, IN, and LeRoy Rodman of Florida; one sister, Ruth Sullivan of Florida; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Wilburn Rodman, five brothers, and four sisters. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Bedford. He has been a quarry worker and a cattleman. Services for Theodore Rodman will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23rd, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Spicer – Vivian Fern Spicer of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 19, 1998, at Westview Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on July 3, 1922, in Shelbyville, IN, she was the daughter of the Rev. J.L. and Ruth A. (White) Sipes. She married Lee R. Spicer on August 10, 1949, and he died in December, 1971. Surviving are three sons: James O. Dawson of Corpus Christi, TX, Thomas L. and Timothy C. Spicer, both of Bedford, IN; three sisters: Mary Pearl Douthit of Edinburgh, IN, Lola A. Tucker of New Castle, IN, and Ruth Louise Craig of Belleview, FL; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother, Chester F. Sipes. She was a retired cafeteria manager at Indiana University and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. She was of Pentecostal faith. Services for Vivian Spicer will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21st, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. 7/18/98 Burch – Charles Curtis Burch of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born November 5, 1921, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of James Clinton and Thula (Tucker) Burch. He married Mary E. Kern on November 5, 1942, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Beverly Grey of Indianapolis and Pamela Burch of Bedford; two sons: James Burch of Bedford and Gregory Burch of Indianapolis; one brother, James Robert Burch of Mitchell, IN; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Susan Burch, in infancy. A printer for the Times Mail paper in Bedford for twenty-five years, he retired in 1986. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving with the Army Airborne, and was a volunteer firefighter for twenty years with the Indian Creek Fire Department. He was of Protestant faith. Services for Charles Burch will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22nd, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Merla Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Fayetteville Church of Christ Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Jewell – Jesse Jewell of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on July 30, 1917, in Shoals, IN, he was the son of George W. and Rebecca J. (Crane) Jewell. He married Esther Holtsclaw, and she preceded him in death. Surviving are three sons: Marion G. Jewell of Alburn, IL, Gordon M. Jewell of Wattsville, CA, and Marlin K. Jewell of Bedford, IN; two daughters: Jesselyn Pfleider and Nelva Salmon, both of Bedford, IN; one sister, Betty Stevens of Bedford, IN; twenty-three grandchildren, forty-three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Services for Jesse Jewell will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22nd, at Cresthaven Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Cresthaven Funeral Home. 7/16/98 Easton – Winnie L. Easton of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, July 16, 1998, at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on April 30, 1904, in Lawrence County, IN. She married Gaylous Easton on June 4, 1923, and he died on February 15, 1981. Surviving are three daughters: Mildred Ball and Phyllis Miller, both of Bedford, IN, and Ann Henderson of Columbus, IN; two sons: Russell and Warren Easton, both of Bedford; twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one niece, and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother, James Bozoarth. A 1923 graduate of Bedford High School, she was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Services for Winnie Easton will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Curtis Hurley officiating. Burial will follow at Scoggan Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. until the service time on Sunday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Volz – Richard C. Volz of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Friday, July 17, 1998, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Born on July 16, 1936, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Richard R. and Virginia A. (Paulson) Volz. He married Julie Evans on May 1, 1976, and they divorced. Surviving are his mother, Virginia Volz of Sarasota, FL; one daughter, Cheryl Lynn Volz of Dallas, TX; one sister, Virgean Camp of Boston, MA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. A graduate of Arizona State University, he retired as a systems analyst from Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane. Services for Richard Volz will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Church of the Palms in Sarasota, FL, with the Rev. Richard P. Camp officiating. Local information was provided by The Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford. 7/15/98 Malott – Ruby Caroline Malott of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, July 15, 1998, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born on August 23, 1919, in Cook County, IL, she was the daughter of Lawrence J. and Laura (Zeloph) Thrun. She married James C. Malott and he died January 18, 1997. Surviving are one daughter, Judith Swartz of Texas; one son, John James Malott of Lawrence County, IN; two sisters: Arlene Jervey of Illinois and Ruth Mabel Jervey of Harbor Springs, MI; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant-Lutheran faith. Services for Ruby Malott will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Robert Frields officiating. Burial will be in Tunnelton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. Miller – Mary Louise Graves Miller of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, July 15, 1998, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on June 22, 1916, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Clyde and Anna (Barlow) Montgomery. She married Allen Graves in December, 1942, and he died May, 1973. She married Raymond Miller in September, 1983, and he died in March, 1997. Surviving are two daughters: Sue Ann Little of Mitchell, IN, and Allene Hunter of Bedford, IN; one son, Clyde Montgomery Stewart of Jasper; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister. She owned the Cement City Tavern until retirement in 1971. She was a member of the Lawrenceport United Methodist Church. Services for Mary Miller will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18th, at the Haverly Mortuary with Max Timbrook officiating. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until the service time on Saturday at the mortuary. Wykoff – Dorothy J. Wykoff of Indianapolis, IN, died Wednesday, July 15, 1998, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Born on August 11, 1923, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Clarence and Ellen Johnson. She married Gerald K. Wykoff on December 1, 1945, and he died in 1993. Surviving are one son, David Scott Wykoff of Albany, NY; three daughters: Sue Kennington and Barbara Merritt, both of Indianapolis, and Jerri Joseph of Chesterton, IN; one sister, Katheryn Manale of Oklahoma; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker and was employed for ten years years by Block's Department Store in Indianapolis. Services for Dorothy Wykoff will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with the Rev. Lynda Vernon officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 p.m. Saturday until the service at The Day & Carter Mortuary. 7/14/98 Simpson – Esther Simpson of Milltown, IN, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center in Bedford. Born on February 28, 1938, in Crawford County, IN, she was the daughter of John and Myrtle Hanover. She married Edward E. Simpson, and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Esta Sue Raider of Louisville, KY; one stepdaughter, Fran Beasley of Springville, four sons: Leroy Fetz of Corydon, IN, Robert Fetz of Spencer, IN, Brian Fetz of Dallas, TX, and Edward Fetz of Lexington, KY; two brothers: Harley Hanover of Marengo, IN, and John Hanover, Jr. of Paoli, IN; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a retired employee of Hudson Foods in Corydon and was a member of Fountain Methodist Church. Services for Esther Simpson will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Dillman-Green Funeral Home in Marengo with the Rev. Philo Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Grantsburg Cemetery near Grantsburg. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until the service time on Friday at the funeral home. Taylor – Jerry Dean Taylor of Benbrook, TX, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998. Born on September 23, 1935, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Odis and Irene Taylor. He married Mary Nell Johnston on May 11, 1981, in Fort Worth, TX, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Lori Dee Ryder of Florida and Lori Ann D'Amour of New Jersey; three sons: Mark and Jason Taylor, both of New Jersey, and Dennis Taylor of Weatherford, TX; three step-daughters: Connie Cain of Fort Worth, TX, Cathi Cain of Azle, TX, and Debra Wilmoth of Weatherford, TX; one step-son, Jimmy Cain of Weatherford, TX; three brothers: Tom, Karl and Jack Taylor, all of Bedford, IN; one sister, Betty Hale of Bedford; eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a meteorologist after twenty-one years of service. He was commander of the American Legion Post No. 297, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8235, and was an avid golfer. Services for Jerry Taylor were held Saturday, July 18th, at the Benbrook United Methodist Church in Texas under the direction of the Benbrook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made the the American Legion Post No. 297, Benbrook, TX 7626 or VITAS Hospice. 7/13/98 Holtsclaw – Merlin Darrell Holtsclaw of Bloomington, IN, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Monday, July 13, 1998, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on September 25, 1941, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Marian Claude and Earah Blanche (Thomas) Holtsclaw. He married Tealithia "Tillie"Sego, who preceded him in death. He married Naomi Terrell and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Nancy Richards and Vicki Holtsclaw, both of Bedford, IN; one son, Darrell Wayne Holtsclaw of Solsberry, IN; three stepsons: Kenny Terrell of Bloomington, IN, Larry Terrell of Bloomfield and Matthew Terrell of Columbus, IN; one sister, Edith Armstrong of Bedford, IN; one grandson, nine step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, two sisters, and one foster brother. He retired from General Electric after twenty-six years of service and was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 2249. He was of Protestant faith. Services for Merlin Holtsclaw will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15th, at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Bloomington, with the Rev. Dan Cloud officiating. Burial will be in Gross Cemetery, Bloomington. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Manzenberger – Pearl Gladys Manzenberger of Waldron, IN, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Monday, July 13, 1998, at Waldron Health Care Home in Waldron. Born on December 13, 1901, in Washington, IN, she was the daughter of Leonard Austin and Cora Ann (Strange) Hildum. She married Rudolph Henry Manzenberger on August 26, 1922, and he died October 2, 1989. Surviving are two sons: Leonard James Manzenberger of Cholride, N.M. and Rudolph H. Manzenberger, Jr. of Miami, FL; three daughters: Barbara Harruff of Pickens, S.C., Marjorie Mitchell of Shelbyville, IN, and Alice Suckow of Cincinnati; one sister, Minnie Beal of Bedford, IN; ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters: Hazel Duncan, Bertha Davis, and Kathleen Beasley; two brothers: Claude and Austin Hildum, and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a former member of Englewood Trinity Pentecostal Church. There will be private graveside services held for Pearl Manzenberger on Thursday, July 16th, at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Scalf officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at The Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford. 7/12/98 Terry – Wayne "Tick" Terry of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 12, 1998, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on March 1, 1916, in Huron, IN, she was the son of George and Edna (Kirk) Terry. Surviving are one son, Bill Terry of Bedford; one daughter, Jan Grow of Fairview, TN; and two grandchildren, Christopher Terry of Bedford and Kevin Martin of Los Angeles, CA, both of whom had lived in the home; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Armond and Yank Terry. He was a retired supervisor at Frito-Lay, Inc. and was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Bedford Boat and Sportsman's Club. Services for Wayne Terry will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Steve Braden officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. 7/11/98 Bultman – Suzi Bultman of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 11, 1998, at her residence. Born on August 19, 1953, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of John and Betty (Vowell) Henderson. She married Lester G. Bultman, Jr. on May 20, 1972, and he survives. Also surviving are one son, Nathan Bultman of Bloomington, IN; one daughter, Laurie Bultman, at home; her mother, Betty Henderson of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Diana Rayhill of Mitchell, IN; three brothers: Jeff Henderson of Bloomington, IN, John Henderson of Bedford, IN, and Mark Henderson of Mitchell, IN; one granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. She was employed at the Lawrence County Clerk's Office and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mitchell. She was secretary-treasurer of the Mitchell-Grissom Kiwanis Club. Services for Suzi Bultman will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15th, at the First Baptist Church in Mitchell with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Burial will follow in Bryantsville Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at The Day & Carter Mortuary and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Mitchell. O'Neal – Patricia Ann O'Neal of Honolulu, Hawaii, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 11, 1998, at her brother's home in Ottawa, IL. Born on December 3, 1946, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Bernard F. and Mary Lou (Kramer) O'Neal. Surviving are her father and step-mother, Bernard F. and Gloria O'Neal of Peachtree City, GA; five brothers: Ronald F. O'Neal of Los Altos, CA, Robert J. O'Neal of Stone Mountain, GA, James E. O'Neal of Ottawa, IL, Timothy J. O'Neal of Boston. MA, and David T. O'Neal of Fremont, OH; three sisters: Mary E. Schmidt of Altanta, GA, Nancy L. Fry of Gladstone, NJ, and Karen J. Brookshire of Asheboro, NC; and sixteen nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother. Raised in Bedford, IN, she was a graduate of Bedford High School and received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Hawaii. She was project coordinator for Hawaii State Council of Mental Help and Substance Abuse in Hawaii, and served on the board of directors. She had been a docent coordinator for the Contemporary Museum in Honolulu and a volunteer docent at Honolulu Academy of Arts. Her remains were cremated. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mental Help Hawaii, 1122 11th Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii 96816. 7/10/98 Bunch – Viola F. Bunch of Bedford, IN, died Friday, July 10, 1998, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on March 20, 1915, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Frank and Wilma (Sharpe) Roberts. She married L. D. Bunch on November 20, 1937, and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Vicky Bunch of Bedford; two brothers: Harry "Red" Roberts and James Roberts, both of Bedford; three sisters: Betty Colburn and Ruth Moore, both of Bedford, and Virginia Massey of Columbus, IN. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter in infancy. She was a homemaker and a member of Evangelistic Faith Mission in Bedford. Services for Viola Bunch will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with the Revs. Leonard Sankey and Benjamin Colburn officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. until the service time on Sunday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. Peterson – Bernard Harmon Peterson of Mitchell, IN, formerly of Peebles, OH, died Friday, July 10, 1998, at his daughter's residence in Mitchell. Born on May 12, 1910, in Lawshe, OH, he was the son of Jason and Mary Eva (Peterson) Peterson. He married Mary Eleanor Clark on June 10, 1939, and she preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Brock of Mitchell, IN; five sons: Oren Peterson of Coalville, UT, David Peterson of Milford, OH, Merlin Peterson of Columbus, OH, Edwin Peterson of St. Petersburg, Russia, and Dale Peterson of Knoxville, TN; twelve grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and a sister, Georgia Tracy. He was a retired welder and a member of the First Baptist Church in Mitchell. Services for Bernard Peterson will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Country Side Church of Christ in Seaman, OH, with the Bro. Robert Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the Lawshe Cemetery at Lawshe, OH. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell and from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles, OH. 7/7/98 Starr – Grace I. Starr of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, July 7, 1998, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 19, 1910, in Dubois County, IN, she was the daughter of Wells and Sara (Evans) Jones. She married Roscoe Harold Starr and he died October 18, 1987. Surviving are one daughter, Shirley Reynolds of Bedford; one sister, Rachel Kern of Bedford; three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, and four brothers. Services for Grace Starr will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 10th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Sankey officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. 7/6/98 Beyers – Billy Von Beyers of Bedford, IN, died Monday, July 6, 1998, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on November 4, 1962, he was the son of Bracel "Epie" and Marge (Yeskie) Beyers. Surviving are one aunt, Rhea Dawn Ross of Bedford, IN, and two cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Byron Dean Beyers, in 1969. He worked in retail sales and was formerly employed at Sears and Pizza Hut. He graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School, and attended Indiana State University. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Bedford. There will be a graveside service for Billy Beyers at 11:0 a.m. Friday, July 10th, at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Duncan officiating. Friends may call from 9-10:45 a.m. Friday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. Quillen – Cleta B. Quillen of Eustis, FL, formerly of Lawrence County, IN, died Monday, July 6, 1998, at a nursing home in Eustis. Born on October 7, 1905, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of George W. and Jennie (Strosnider) Hatfield. She first married Dale Adams and later married Claude Quillen. Both preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Patricia A. Lee of Eustis, FL; one brother, Levi Hatfield of Bedford, IN; one grandson; three great-grandchildren, and one niece. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall Hatfield and a brother in infancy. She was a homemaker and a member of Bedford American Legion Auxiliary, Sain Mary's Catholic Church, and St. Mary's Guild in Eustis, FL. A memorial service will be held for Cleta Quillen at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 16th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemtery. 7/5/98 Faubion – Charles F. Faubion of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 5, 1998, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on October 27, 1924, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Robert A. and Dora Mae (Mears) Faubion. He married Evelyn E. Hackney in August 1947, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons: Gene D. Faubion of Fishers, IN, and Jerry L. Faubion of Cicero, IN; one daughter, Beck Easterday of Paoli, IN; one sister, Dorothy M. Brown of Mitchell, IN; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, James E. Faubion. He retired from the maintenance department at North Lawrence Community Schools and was a World War II Army veteran. Services for Charles Faubion will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Norris – Mary Norris of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, July 5, 1998, at Bedford Hospitality House. Born on March 14, 1905, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Edgar and Effie (Gabbert) Stipp. She married Orville Norris on November 1, 1929, and he died June 17, 1989. Surviving are one son, Walter Norris of Indianapolis; two daughters, Wanda Stapp of Speedway, IN, and Phyllis Urban of Huntington Beach, CA; one sister, Hazel Lee of Bedford; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Carl Stipp; and one sister, Louis Harrell. She was a homemaker and a member of Englewood Baptist Church. Services for Mary Norris will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the service on Thursday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. 7/4/98 Bennett – Emma Grace Bennett of Springville, IN, died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on April 25, 1924, in Greene county, IN, she was the daughter of the Rev. Henry and Iva Mae (Fuller) Skinner. She married Earl E. Bennett on July 3, 1946, and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Judy L. Childers and Carole A. Bennett, both of Bloomington; her stepmother, Lola Skinner of Oolitic, IN; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Faye Gore, and one brother, Gerald Skinner. She retired from the North Lawrence school system after twenty-tow years as a teacher in Oolitic. She was a member of the Oolitic Pentecostal Church, the Indiana State Teachers Association, and a life member of the National Education Association. She received bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana University. Services for Emma Grace Bennett will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7th, at the Oolitic Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Keith Thompson and Marty Speer officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Friends may call from 12-9 p.m. Monday at The Day & Carter Mortuary and from 12:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Bullock – Lucille G. Bullock of Bedford, IN, formerly of Paoli, IN, died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on June 26, 1921, in Tennessee, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Anna (Wright) Foster. She married Robert F. Bullock on April 17, 1939, and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Susan Green of Bedford; two sons: Robbie Bullock of Clinton, IN, and Trent Bullock of Valparaiso, IN; one brother, Robert L. Foster of Tennessee; four sisters: Eula Phillips, Helen Rector, Mary Sharp, and Margaret Ann, all of Tennessee; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Daryl Bullock in 1968; one brother, Raymond Foster; and one sister, Edna Foster. She was a homemaker. There will be private memorial services for Lucille Bullock at a later date. The Day & Carter Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation at the mortuary. Santure – Clayton E. Santure of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on July 15, 1937, in Monroe County, MI, he was the son of Clayton and Elnora (Brown) Santure. He married Myrna Hollars on June 15, 1957, and she survives. Also surviving are three sisters: Peggy Deckard and Donna Maddox, both of Bedford, and Kay Bridges of Mitchell, IN; his mother-in-law, one uncle, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Lenora Santure. He retired from Ford Motor Corp. in Batavia, OH, and was a member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, MI. Services for Clayton Santure will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8th, at The Day & Carter Mortuary with Brothers J.D. Pickett and Jon Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 12-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. until service time Wednesday at The Day & Carter Mortuary. Walker – Arthur E. Walker of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at his residence. Born on December 20, 1929, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Elmer and Mary (Taylor) Walker. He married Joanne Pierce on November 1, 1952, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons: Michael Walker of Louisville, KY, and Thomas Walker of Knoxville, TN; one daughter, Sally Ann Walker of Atlanta, GA; his mother, Mary Walker of Bedford; one sister, Beverly Kern of Bedford; and two grandchildren. A graduate of Indiana University, he had retired from employment at the University of Tennessee. He was a Korean War Army Infantry veteran and a member of the Presidential Honor Guard. There will be a graveside service for Gene Walker at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8th, at Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford, with graveside military rites accorded by members of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. 7/1/98 Mundy – Joe Batson Mundy of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, at Bloomington Hospital from injuries suffered in a farming accident. Born on October 3, 1922, in Cumberland City, TN, he was the son of Joe and Vida (Schuff) Mundy. He married Josephine Hayes on April 7, 1944, and she survives. Also surviving are three sons: M. Keith, Barry L., and Brent Mondy, all of Mitchell, IN; two daughters: Marcia Seitzinger and Tonya Chastain, both of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Gene Mundy of Mitchell; one sister, Sherlia Hunter of Mitchell; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant brother. He was a member of the First Christian Church and was a founder and past board member of the South Lawrence Water Utilities and a lifelong farmer. He was a 1943 graduate of Mitchell High School. Services for Joe Mundy will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 5th, at Chastain Funeral Home with the Revs. Robert F. Kirkman and Steven Christy officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, July 4th, and from 10 a.m. until service time on Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence County Heart Association of the Mitchell Community Schools Scholarship Foundation in care of Chastain Funeral Home.


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