06/30/01
Chaillaux – Kent D. Chaillaux of Williams died Saturday, June 20, 2001, at Dunn Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in a boating accident on White River. Born on December 11, 1961, he was the son of Kenneth R. and Joyce D. (Walls) Chaillaux. He married Kim D. Chestnut, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one son, Thomas James "T.J." Chaillaux of Williams, IN; one daughter, Heather LaNee Chaillaux of Williams, IN; his parents of Williams, IN; one brother, Scott Chaillaux of Bedford, IN; one sister, Michelle Anderson of Bedford, IN; and his paternal grandmother, Olive Chaillaux of Bedford, IN.
He was a welder at General Motors Powertrain and had served with the National Guard.
Services for Kent Chaillaux will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Old Union Christian Cemetery in Fayetteville, IN. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/29/01
Cooper – Gretchen N. Cooper of Bedford, IN, died Friday, June 29, 2001, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on June 10, 1915, in French Lick, IN, she was the daughter of Ray and Myrtle (Stout) Moore. She married Harold E. Cooper on June 23, 1934, and he died in May 1976.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald E. Cooper of Bloomington, IN, and James T. Cooper of New Albany, IN; one brother, Thad Moore of Mitchell, IN; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband.
She was a homemaker and a 1933 graduate of Mitchell High School. She was a member of the Midtown Church of Christ.
Services for Gretchen Cooper will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 2nd, at Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Dean Jackson officiating. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington, IN. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Monday at Chastain Funeral Home.
Lewis – Joyce Marie Lewis of Bedford, IN, died Friday, June 29, 2001, at her residence. Born on June 25, 1947, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Charlotte (Webb) Riley.
Surviving are one sister, Sue Dotts of Leesville, IN; one half-sister, Carol Cobb of Bedford, IN; good friends and "adoptive family" Rita and Danny Irwin, Dan and Nicole Irwin, Lisa Sloan, and Dolly and Harold Deckard, all of Bedford, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lucy Mundy; one brother and three sisters in infancy: Charles Jr., Margaret Kay, and Alberta May Riley.
There will be a graveside service for Joyce Lewis at Gilgal Cemetery in Heltonville following the visitation period Thursday. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the graveside rites following.
06/28/01
Hawkins – Virginia "Ginger" Louise Hawkins of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, June 28th, 2001, at Westview Manor. Born on February 15, 1917, she was the daughter of Charles and Jesse (Gillen) Parham. She married Vada "Bud" Hawkins, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Betty Brown of Bedford, IN, and Janie Lyons of Springville, IN; two brothers, Kenneth Parham of Bloomington, IN, and Gene Parham of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Central Church of Christ, M.N.I. Home Demonstration Club, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Stone City Squares & Round Dancers, and was a former 4-H leader.
Services for Virginia Hawkins will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 2nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bud Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/27/01
Terrell – Michael L. Terrell of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on June 20, 1954, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Wilbert and Peggy (Patton) Terrell. He married Charlotte Bolton on December 18, 1996, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are his father Wilbert Terrell of Bedford, IN; three step-daughters: Christian Hash, Ruthette Hash, and Cherry Hord, all of Bloomington, IN; two brothers, Homer and Rick Terrell, both of Bedford, IN; six sisters: Kathy Eagens and Brenda Wilson, both of Oolitic, IN, Helen Pemberton, Kelly Nickelson, Sherry Terrell, and Betty Terrell, all of Bedford, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, David Terrell; and two sisters, Rosetta Terrell and Knoxie Brown.
He was disabled and was a member of Charity Chapel.
There will be a graveside service for Michael Terrell at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 29th, at the Patton Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Becky Ryan officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/26/01
Carter – Jeff D. Carter of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on June 6, 1962, in Jeffersonville, IN, he was the son of Kenneth D. and Carolyn L. (Durr) Carter. He married Debbie Walt, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Kenneth W. Carter and Tyler J. Carter, both of Mitchell, IN; his father; one brother, Steve Carter of Fredericksburg, IN; and one sister, Kennitha Carter Eicher of Floyds Knobs, IN. He was preceded in death by his mother.
He had worked in the chair division at Paoli Inc. in Orleans for the past ten years. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1983-1987, serving on board the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy. He was a member of the Marion Township Rural Volunteer Fire Department, serving as a First Class Firefighter, First Responder, EMS, and the current Assistant Fire Chief.
Services for Jeff Carter will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30th, at Cresthaven Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call call from 3-9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Saturday. There will be an IVFA Firefighters Memorial Service held at the funeral home on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Township Rural Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 598, Mitchell, IN.
Wicker – Helen B. Wicker of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at her residence. Born on January 17, 1914, in Bowling Green, KY, she was the daughter of George W. Burrilla (Davidson) Brown. She married Smith Wicker, and he preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Jack Callahan of Mooresville, IN; one step-son, Bob Wicker of Mitchell, IN; one brother, James Brown of Indianapolis; one sister, Pauline Girdley of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Margaret Bush; two brothers, Elvis J. Brown, Sr, and Robert R. Brown; and one step-son, Herman Wicker.
She retired from Central Foundry (GMC in 1979. She was a member of Central Church of Christ, Bedford Senior Citizens, and UAW Local 440.
Services for Helen Wicker will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Bro. Ermil Norman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier Uplands Hospice Program.
06/25/01
Delaney – Elmer Delaney, Jr. of Mitchell, IN, died on Monday, June 25, 2001. Born on August 2, 1927, in Petersburg, IN, he was the son of Elmer and Myrtle (Houchin) Delaney, Sr. He married Margie Smith of West Monroe, LA, on October 10, 1944, in San Francisco, CA, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Harold Peters of Bedford, IN; one son, Jim Delaney and friend Mildred Tolbert of Bedford, IN; two grandsons, one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter, one great-grandson, several aunts and cousins, and special friend, Beverly Kimble of Bedford. He was preceded in death by one son, Delmar Delaney; an infant brother, Everett Delaney; and one half-sister, Annavieve Carter Hughes.
He retired from Central Foundry Division (GM Powertrain) after thirty-seven years of service as a Plant Security Officer. He was a member of Local UAW 440 and United Plant Guard Workers of America.
Services for Elmer Delaney will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 27th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Pastor John Dodd officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #9107. Friends may call from 3-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home.
06/24/01
Holland – Ruth B. Holland of Campbellsburg, IN, died Sunday, June 24, 2001, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on December 30, 1919, in Lemon, SD, she was the daughter of Cort and Maude (Pollard) Brown. She married Henry Holland in September 1944, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are one sister, Ruby Malz of Sonoma, CA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers: Carl, Berne, Lester (Bud), and Charles (Codger) Brown.
She was a farmer.
Services for Ruth Holland will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 29th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Holler officiating. Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Friday at Chastain Funeral Home.
Kern – Labon Kern, Jr. of Mitchell, IN, died Sunday, June 21, 2001, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on November 11, 1928, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Labon and Leona (Taylor) Kern. He married Mary Ruth Taylor, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are four daughters: Debbie Miller and husband, Sam; Melinda "Lynn" Mosier and husband, Rick; Leona "Cindy" Kern Bowers and husband Glenn; and Amanda Kern, all of Mitchell, IN; three sons: Michael L. Kern and wife Kim of Bedford, IN; Joseph Kern and Melissa, Kelly Kern and wife Donna, all of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Linda Kay Bickel of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Vivian Clark, Berniece Chaney, and Louise Turner; and one great-grandson, Labon Michael Kern.
He was the owner of Shelby Trucking, White River Trucking, L&M Oil Company, and Kern Farms, all in Mitchell, IN. He was a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge No. 654 in Bedford and the American Legion Post No. 250 in Mitchell.
Services for Labon Kern, Jr. will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 28th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 1-8 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lawrence County chapter.
06/22/01
Watson – Chloe H. Watson of Bedford, IN, died Friday, June 22, 2001, at Hospitality House. Born on May 17, 1899, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of John and Izella (Todd) Hillenburg. She married Quincy Watson on October 14, 1945, and he died on April 7, 1983.
Surviving are three step-daughters: Vernetta Chambers and Norma Myers Workman, both of Bloomington, IN, and Ilene Wilson of Bedford, IN; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and twelve great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two step-daughters, Ruby Workman and Mary Hazel; five brothers and seven sisters.
She was retired from Indiana University, where she had worked in bookkeeping and accounting. She was a member of the Guthrie Christian Church and World War I Ladies Auxiliary.
Services for Chloe Watson will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 25th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with John Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions to the Gideon Living Memorial Bible Plan.
06/21/01
Hamilton – James Robert Hamilton, Jr. of Indianapolis, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Kindred Health Care Center South, in Greenwood, IN. Born on February 3, 1036, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Dr. James Robert and Nellie Rose (Stone) Hamilton.
Surviving are one brother, Joseph Thomas Hamilton of Edmonton, Canada; one sister, Phoebe Lou Hamilton of Washington, D.C.; three nephews, and one niece. He was preceded in death by one son, James Robert Hamilton III; his parents; and one brother, Joshua Stone Hamilton on February 23, 2001.
He was a quality control chemist and had worked for Pillsbury, Stokely-VanKamp and Standard Brands. He was a 1953 graduate of Mitchell High School and graduated from Franklin College in 1958, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a member of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250, Masonic Lodge F&AM 228, and the Jacob Finger United Methodist Church. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and the National Guard.
Services for James Hamilton will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24th, at Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Bill Sweigart officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of American Legion Cecil C. Martin Post No 250. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Haverly Mortuary, where Masonic services will be conducted at 8 p.m.
06/20/01
Bair – Frances Bair of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at her residence. She was born on September 26, 1920.
Surviving are three step-daughters: Nancy Kelly and Carol Cutter, both of Indianapolis, and Susan Prather of Bloomington, IN; five step-grandchildren, and eight step-great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker.
There will be graveside services for Frances Bair at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 25th, at Green Hill Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.
McVicker – Ernest "Roy" McVicker of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on August 25, 1934, in Edgar County, IL, he was the son of Cecil Brenton and Georgia May (Wright) McVicker. He married Patricia Knapp on June 10, 1955, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Brent and Keith McVicker, both of Bedford, IN; two brothers, Stanley McVicker of Bedford, IN, and Joe McVicker of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Brenda Sowers of Phoenix, AZ, and Anne Robison of Scottsdale, AZ; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death bye his parents and one son, Vernon Roy "Smiley" McVicker.
He was a retired truck driver for Lloyd White Lumber of Heltonville, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Heltonville Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 14 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33.
Services for Ernest McVicker will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 23rd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Jim Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside military rites accorded by members of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary, where Masonic services will be conducted at 7 p.m. that evening.
06/19/01
Nikirk – Mildred Nikirk of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at her residence. Born on November 9, 1931, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of James and Drusilla (DeTienne) VanWinkle. She married Robert Wendall Nikirk on July 1, 1954, and he died on January 11, 1993.
Surviving are one son, Billy Nikirk of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Cathy Nikirk of Bedford, IN; and two sisters, Betty Butler and Marlene Kern, both of Bedford, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers, Otto VanWinkle and Charles VanWinkle; and one sister, Emma Hildum.
She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for Bob's Marathon in Bedford for seventeen years. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church.
Services for Mildred Nikirk be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 22nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Ronnie McLain officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/18/01
Speer – Glovenia I. Speer of Bedford, IN, died Monday, June 18, 2001, at her residence. Born on September 8, 1910, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Hiram and Mary (White) Burford. She married Bennie F. Speer on January 30, 1926, and he died on December 18, 1985.
Surviving are one son, Doyle Speer of Leesville, IN; two daughters, Artis White and Gayle Grissom, both of Leesville, IN; ten grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, sixteen great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Straucia Mae Barrett; four sisters, one brother and one great-great-grandson.
She had worked at M.Fine & Co. and at General Dollar Store, where she retired in 1973. She was a member of the Leesville Methodist Church.
Services for Glovenia Speer will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21st, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home withy the Rev. Rob Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
06/15/01
Godsey – Patricia K. Godsey of Bedford, IN, died Friday, June 15, 2001, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on August 26, 1942, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of George T. and Ruth M. (Dye) Ramey.
Surviving are one daughter, Sheila Rawlings of Louisville, KY; her mother of Bedford, IN; three brothers: David Ramey of Mooresville, IN; Tom Ramey and Richard Ramey, both of Bedford, IN; one sister, Donna Elkins of Bedford, IN; two grandchildren, one great- grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; one daughter, Carla Godsey in 1998; and one sister, Gloria Bailey.
She was a homemaker.
The body will be cremated and there will be graveside services for Patricia Godsey at a later date. There will be no calling hours. The Day & Carter Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
Kirk – Beverly Jean Kirk of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, June 15, 2001, at her residence. Born on December 19, 1942, in Mitchell, IN, she was the daughter of Solon and Maxine (Denen) Burgess. She married Larry Kirk on November 19, 1960, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are two sons, Allan Kirk of New Whiteland, IN, and Bradley Kirk of Mitchell, IN; her mother, Maxine Burgess of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Brenda Reynolds of Bedford, IN; one brother, David Denen of Orleans, IN; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister, Barbara Burgess.
She was formerly employed in the cafeteria at Burris School and was a 1960 graduate of Mitchell High School. She was a member of VFW Post #9107 Auxiliary and attended Mitchell Church of the Nazarene.
Services for Beverly Kirk will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 18th, at Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Bechtel officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 Sunday and from 11 a.m. until the service time Monday at Chastain Funeral Home.
06/14/01
Kruchten – Bonnie Wright Kruchten of Broad Run, VA, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, died Thursday, June 14, 2001, in Broad Run, VA. Born on July 1, 1917, in Tunnelton, IN, she was the daughter of Bert and Ella (Hubbard) Wright. She married Jacob F. Kruchten on July 6, 1941, and he died in 1995.
Surviving are one daughter, Sue Enoch of Carmel, IN; one son, Gary Kruchten of Broad Run, VA; two sisters, Mary Alice McCart and Ina Wright, both of Bedford, IN; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers: William, Robert, and Marvin Wright; and one sister, Alta Mae Hickman.
She was a registered nurse and had worked at Community Hospital in Indianapolis. She was a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.
Services for Bonnie Kruchten will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21st, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Kenneth Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in Tunnelton Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Wynn – K. Leo Wynn of Mitchell, IN, died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at his residence. Born on March 23, 1924, in Palestine, IL, he was the son of Russell and Bonnie (Kent) Wynn. He married Audrey Pruitt on December 29, 1946, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one son, Steve Wynn of Orleans, IN; one sister, Jean Ball of Palo Also, CA; three nephews, and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Bono Methodist Church.
Services for Leo Wynn will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Don Cline officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Mausoleum with graveside military rites accorded by members of the American Legion Post #250 of Mitchell. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/13/01
Beaver – Phillip O. Beaver of Oolitic, IN, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at his residence. Born on December 3, 1928, in Lawrence county, IN, he was the son of John Elmer and Lottie (Crawford) Beaver. He married Marian L. Browning, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Lonnie Summers of Bedford, IN; one son, James R. Beaver of Bloomington, IN; two brothers, Ralph and Harold Beaver, both of Bedford, IN; one sister, Priscilla Chastain of Bedford, IN; one granddaughter, and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brother, John Louis and Frank Beaver, and one in infancy; and three sisters, Rebecca Keith and two in infancy.
He was a Bedford Police Officer from 1950 until his retirement in 1966 due to a medical disability. He also worked for the Indiana Department of Motor Vehicles in Indianapolis and the Indiana Department of Transportation Seymour District as an inspector. He attended Shawswick High School. He was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church, Bedford Fraternal Order of Police, Masonic Lodge #14 F&AM, Bedford Elks Lodge #826, and Sons of the American Legion Post #33.
Services for Phillip Beaver will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 16th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Charlie Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery with a graveside ritual service conducted by members of the Bedford Fraternal Order of Police. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary, where a memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. by members of the Masonic Lodge #14 F&AM.
Pace – Thelma Oneita Pace of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on November 17, 1917, in Davies County, IN (Elnora), she was the daughter of Samuel and Maggie (Kirk) McCain. She married George R. Pace on November 24, 1943, in Bedford, IN, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are one son, Michael W. Pace of Bloomington, IN; two sisters, Mrs. Mannie Neal of Bedford, IN, and Mrs. Udell Grace Sylvester of Bloomington, IN; one brother, Ross McCain of Bedford, IN; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda, and three brothers.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Church of God.
Services for Thelma Pace will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Alan Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
06/12/01
Beyers – Helen R. Beyers of Heltonville, IN, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on June 13, 1915, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Stanley and Mettie (Bowman) Hunter. She married Lloyd J. Beyers on March 6, 1936, in Bedford, IN, and he died on January 3, 1995.
Surviving are three sons: Lloyd J. Beyers II and Robert H. Beyers, both of Bedford, IN, and Ronald D. Beyers of Heltonville, IN; two daughters, Wilma Jean Mitchell of Salem, IN, and Mary Beth Williams of Saltville, VA; one sister, Eunice Gratzer of Bedford, IN; twelve grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Joyce LaVonne Beyers; one brother, Harold Hunter; and one sister, Elsie Hawkins.
She was a homemaker and a member of Heltonville Christian Church.
Services for Helen Beyers will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 15th, at Heltonville Christian Church with Bro. Danny Curry officiating. Burial will follow in Mundell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home.
Boling – Edith D. Boling of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on June 24, 1940, in London, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Jeff and Daisy (Minton) Smith. She first married Glenn E. Morgan in 1962, and he died in 1982. She married Earl Boling in 1990, and he died in 1996.
Surviving are one son, Glenn F. "Buddy" Morgan of Leesville, IN; one brother, Festus "Bud" Smith of Clear Spring-Norman, IN; five sisters: Lena Brewer and Jean Anderson, both of Leesville, IN; Corene Romine and Foist Roney, both of Seymour, IN, and Lois Cain of Dearborn, MI; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Doris Brown and Pauline Smith (in infancy).
She was a homemaker and a member of the I.C. Mission Church in Medora, IN, and a board member of the Leesville Community Center.
Services for Edith Boling will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 15th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Denney Temple officiating. Burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
Mundy – Herschel Floyd Mundy of Bryantsville, IN, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born on July 28, 1921, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of William Fred and Alice (Zollers) Mundy. He married Bessie Deaver in April 1942, and she died January 24, 2001.
Surviving are one son, Noble Floyd Mundy of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Sharon Diane Mundy of Bedford, IN; four sisters: Dorothy Workman and Maxine Pridemore, both of Mitchell, IN; Frances Bosell of Shoals, IN, and Thelma Mason of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, Gary Dale Mundy; three sisters: Ruth Louise Mundy, Edith Lucille Mundy, and Virginia Rose Bundy; one brother, Roscoe Leon Mundy; and one great-grandchidlren Mackenzie Moore.
He was owner and operator of Mundy's Service Station in Mitchell for many years and was a member of Byantsville Church of Christ.
Services for Herschel Mundy will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 15th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Marc Fields officiating. Burial will follow in Bryantsville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. until the service time Friday at Chastain Funeral Home.
06/10/01
Hitchcock – Arnold Faris Hitchcock of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Mitchell Manor. Born on November 10, 1909, in Indian Springs (Martin County), IN, he was the son of Odes and Mary Ethel (Faris) Hitchcock. He married Hazel LaVerne Adkins on June 17, 1931, and she died February 22, 1938. He then married Dorothy Helen Stroud Sipes on April 15, 1944, and she died on July 3, 1992.
Surviving are one son, Edward E. Hitchcock of Bloomington, IN; two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Patsy) Dye of Shoals, IN, and Mrs. Mike (Norma) Thrasher of Harrodsburg, IN; one sister, Mrs. Harold (Clarice) Mitchell of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren, one step-grandchild; seven great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two wives and one great-nephew.
He was engaged in the General Merchandise Business for several years at Indian Springs and Trinity Springs. Appointed as Postmaster and then later transferred to Rural Route Carrier at Indian Spring, he retired as a Rural Route Carrier in 1972. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, the Daniel Guthrie Chapter of Songs of American Revolution, former member of Indian Springs United Methodist Church, Bedford Chapter #578 of National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), former charter member of Martin County Cattleman's Association (served in various offices), former Director of the Martin County United Fund and Red Cross, former President of Indiana 7th District Rural Letter Carriers Association, President of the Leesville Pioneer Reunion, and served in various church offices and chairman of the Martin County Group Ministry.
Services for Arnold Hitchcock will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Revs. Bruce Buckley and Doug Finney officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Springs Cemetery in Martin County. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday, during which a Sons of American Revolution memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/08/01
Hack – Yvonne Clair "Lonnie" Hack of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Kindred Indianapolis South in Greenwood. Born on September 21, 1934, in San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of Leroy and Irene Priscilla (Brown) Mullins. She married Frank Hack on March 8, 1953, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are one son, Kinley Hack of Bedford, IN; two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dale Mullins.
She was owner and operator of Lonnie's Restaurant in Mitchell and had formerly been employed at Frank's Sandwich Shop and Wamp's Restaurant in Bedford. She was a member of the Mitchell First Church of God, WCG, and Organ Club.
Services for Yvonne Hack will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 13th, at the Mitchell First Church of God with the Revs. Chad McIntosh and Roland Holtsclaw officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the church.
06/08/01
Haley – Sarita J. Haley of Bedford, IN, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on October 17, 1948, in Belton, TX, she was the daughter of Ogal and Demeris (Ingram) Yaney. She was formerly married to Stephen Haley.
Surviving are her father, Ogal Yaney of Mitchell, IN; two sons, Shawn Haley and Shane Haley, both of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Shanda Haley of Bedford, IN; one brother, Regal Yaney of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Suetta Howard of Mitchell, IN, and Shaneta Shelton of Bedford, IN; one granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Demeris Yaney, and one niece.
She had worked as a loan officer at Jackson County Bank and was a 1966 graduate of Mitchell High School. She was a member of the Jacob Finger United Methodist Church and was a member and past president of the Limestone Girls Club board of directors.
Services for Sarita Haley will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 11th, at Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Roland Holtsclaw officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. until the service time Monday at Chastain Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jenkins – William M Jenkins (W9WHL) of Bedford, IN, died Friday, June 8th, at Morgan County Hospital in Martinsville, IN. Born on February 13, 1918, in Cortland, IN, he was the son of William I. and Pearl B. (Mathews) Jenkins, Sr. He married Mary Frances Hardman on December 30, 1938, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Marcia Jean Baker of Orlando, FL; and two sons, James W. Jenkins of Oolitic, IN, and Dan Jenkins of Bedford, IN; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
He was former owner of Jenkins Motor Shop, retiring in 1981, was a veteran of World War II, and a 1938 graduate of Mitchell High School. As a teenager, he was the motion picture machine operator for the Orpheum Theater in Mitchell and was projectionist at several theaters throughout the area. For more than 50 years he was an amateur radio operator and was a founding member of the Hoosier Hills Ham Club – W9QYQ. He restored old cars, old radios, and old organs. He built a private theater on the third floor of Jenkins Motors and had private showings of films there. made to the American Diabetes Foundation. He was a member and former director of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post #250 and a founding member and board member of the Marion Township Fire Department. He was a life member of the Mitchell Presbyterian Church.
Services for William Jenkins will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12th, at Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Eugene Pruett officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post #250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9107. Friends may call from 4-8:30 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.
06/07/01
Lewis – Timothy (Tim) Richard Lewis of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on April 17, 1984, in Oklahoma, he was the son of Hillard and Jan (Day) Lewis.
Surviving are his parents of Bedford, IN; one brother, Matt Lewis, at home; the maternal grandparents, Jim and Carolyn Sue McGinnis Day of Bedford, IN; three uncles: Joe Day, Jim Day, Jr., and Chet Hall; three aunts: Joyce Taylor, Rita Randolph, and Brenda Foster; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert (Bob) and Helen (Hall) Lewis.
He was a junior at Bedford North Lawrence High School and worked at Triple A Gas Store and Jim Day Furniture. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church.
Services for Timothy Lewis will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 11th, at the Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Amstutz officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 8:30 a.m. until the service time Monday at the Free Methodist Church.
06/06/01
Beyers – Frances (Fran) Beyers of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at her residence. Born on December 21, 1930, she was the daughter of Ace and Grace (Clouse) Beyers.
Surviving are one daughter, Robin Gates of Bedford, IN; one sons, Alan Beyers of Oolitic, IN; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Richard Beyers in 2001.
She had been a clerk at Pay-N-Packet Grocery and had worked at several local drive-ins. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church.
Services for Frances Beyers will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Ronnie McLain officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Roberts – Wilma Maxine Roberts of Fayetteville, IN, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at Mitchell Manor Nursing Center. Born on June 21, 1922, in Greene County, she was the daughter of Ira Corbin and Mildred (Fields) Thomasson. She married L. Dale Roberts on August 12, 1939, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are two sons and daughters-in-law: Riley and Dianne Roberts, and Ronnie and Marsha Roberts; one sister, Jan Terry; one sister-in-law, Rosa Hodges; five grandsons and spouses; two granddaughters and spouses; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
She was a homemaker and a member of New Union Christian Church.
Services for Wilma Roberts will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Richard Tallman officiating. Burial will follow in Owensburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/05/01
Fleetwood – Helen C. Fleetwood of Heltonville, IN, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at her residence. Born on November 9, 1916, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Ida (Fish) Sturrock. She married Lessly Fleetwood on July 29, 1931, and he died on October 7, 1976.
Surviving are seven sons: Everett Dean Fleetwood and Ray Fleetwood, both of Heltonville, IN, Bob, Rex, and Raymond Willard Fleetwood, all of Bedford, IN, Kevin Fleetwood of Indianapolis, and Ronnie Fleetwood of Ohio. four daughters: Rickie Anderson, Martha Davis, and Tammy Reuter, all of Bedford, IN, and Louise Meadows of Heltonville, IN; twenty-two grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Charles Edwin and Edward Dale Fleetwood; one daughter, Betty Jean Fleetwood; one half-brother, Stanley Owings; and three grandchildren.
Services for Helen Fleetwood will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 9th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary, with the Rev. Jim Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Bartlettsville Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until the service time Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Turner – Nellie P. Turner of Heltonville, IN, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at her residence. Born on July 31, 1910, in Monroe County, IN, she was the daughter of Doltie and Amelia (Sowder) Eads. She married the Rev. Ralph Turner on August 20, 1932, in Mitchell, IN, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Judith A. Turner-Bussmann of Arlington, VA; one son, Boyce E. Turner of Heltonville, IN; one brother, Robert Eads of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Willard Eads.
A homemaker, she was a member of First Church of God and past president of the Women's Auxiliary at Bedford Regional Medical Center.
There will be graveside services for Nellie Turner at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 8th, at Gilgal Cemetery with the Rev. Alan Reed officiating. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
Wagner – Gladys Ritchison Wagner of Indianapolis, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at her residence. Born on October 14, 1925, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Edith (Clark) Ritchison. She married Cecil Wagner, and he died in 1985.
Surviving are one son, Michael Whitt of Virginia; seven daughters: Elizabeth Anders of Indianapolis; Martha Allen of Clarksvile, IN; Shirley Super and Judy Crane, both of Bedford, IN; Elaine Wagner of Scottsdale, AZ, Allison Grove of St. Augustine, FL, and Bonnie West of Bloomington, IN; one brother, Benjamin Ritchison of Indianapolis; twenty grandchildren, and thirty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two daughters, Marylin Gibson and Leetha Lynn; two brothers, Charles and William Ritchison; and one sister, Dorothy Sheeks.
She was a homemaker and attended Indian Creek Christian Church.
Services for Gladys Wagner will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 8th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the service time Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/04/01
Henderson – Elizabeth C. Henderson of Madison, IN, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison, IN. Born on June 27, 1918, in Elizabethtown, KY, she was the daughter of Bert and Ardie Elizabeth (Sales) Cantrell.
She is survived by one niece, LeTelle Stafford of Charlotte, NC.
She was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Bedford.
Graveside service for Elizabeth Henderson will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 11th, at Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Phemister – Bettie M. Phemister of Oolitic, IN, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at her residence. Born on June 3, 1929, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Paul and Helen (Henderson) Wood. She married Larry Phemister on March 29, 1968, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are three sons: Kenneth Roll of Martinsville, IN, Johnny Roll of Mitchell, IN, and Ben Riley of Oklahoma; one sister, Rosa Mae Piske of Michigan; ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, and two brothers.
She had been a factory worker for Sarkes-Tarzian and GE in Bloomington. She was a member of the Moose Auxiliary #689.
Services for Bettie Phemister will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 7th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 1 p.m. until the service time Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
06/03/01
Casada – Claude L. Casada of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on October 7, 1924, in Orleans, IN, he was the son of William and Carrie (Magers) Casada. He married Joan Oakley on January 6, 1945, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one son, Trevor L. Casada of Chicago, IL; one sister, Hattie Parker of Ohio; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sharon Brown; three brothers, and three sisters.
He was a retired minister in Lawrence County, IN, and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Dive Christian Church.
Services for Claude Casada will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 7th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Warren – Timothy L. Warren of Springville, IN, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at his residence. He was born on May 21, 1966.
Surviving are his mother and step0fathers, Elizabeth (Baker) and Billy Fisher of Mitchell, IN; his fiance, Melanie A. Bridges of Mitchell, IN; three sisters: Lisa Priddy of Amelia, OH, Sandra Shelton of Bedford, IN, and Rachel Meyer of Lodiburg, KY; one half-sister, Cathy Jo Vaske of Fort Campbell, KY; two half-brothers, Dwight Warren of Stanford, IN, and Jason Gerkin of Mitchell, IN.
He was a roofer and had been a member of the Indiana National Guard from 1983-85.
Services for Timothy Warren will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 7th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Stampers Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
06/02/01
Brashear – Maynard Leo Brashear of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on November 15, 1921, in Sonora, KY, he was the son of MacDonald and Gonzella Stewart. He married Geneva Richardson. In 1945 he married Edna Brown, and she died in 1997.
Surviving are four daughter: Marsha Brown, Shirley Paco, and Rita Moore, all of Bedford, IN, and Helen Hughes of Cleveland, OH; four sons: Paul Brashear of Radcliff, KY, Thomas, Johnny and Dennis Brashear, all of Bedford, IN; four brothers: Douglas and Haskell Brashear, both of Elizabethtown, KY, Carl Brashear of Virginia Beach, VA, and Edward Brashear of Indianapolis; three sisters: Florine Harris, Leatta English, and Norma Moore, all of Elizabethtown, KY; twenty-four grandchildren, and twenty-five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Nettie Ray; one son, Steve; and one grandchild.
He was a retired truck driver for Sims Motor Transport and also worked for Evans Stoone Mill, Ed's Lawn & Garden Center, Simpson Trailer Repair, E & R Fabricating, Younger Trailer Repair, and J.L.S. Contracting. He was of Baptist faith and a member of Bedford Senior Citizens and Teamsters Union.
Services for Leo Brashear will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 6th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. B. T. Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Tanksley – Roy K. "Red" Tanksley of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on May 5, 1927, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Noble and Ruby (Taylor) Tanksley. He married Norma Rose Eager on July 4, 1945, and she died October 17, 1999.
Surviving are one son, Terry Tanksley of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Joni Brandford of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Ruth Sipes of Norwood, OH; four brothers: Raymond Tanksley, Russell Gene Tanksley, Roger Tanksley, and Ralph Tanksley, all of Mitchell, IN; his mother-in-law, Olive Eager of Mitchell, IN; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and three brothers: Roland, Ronald, and Rex Tanksley; and one sister, Rowena Elrod.
He was a retired employee of GM Powertrain and a US Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of UAW Local 440, First Baptist Church, and Saddlebrook Country Club.
Services for Roy Tanksley will be at 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5th, at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday at Chastain Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the church.
06/01/01
Burch – James Robert Burch of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Mitchell Manor Nursing Center. He was born on October 24, 1918.
Surviving are two sons: Donald Steven Burch of Collinsville, IL, and Wayne M. Isom of Mitchell, IN; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He was a retired U.S. postal carrier and a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army.
There will be a memorial service for James Burch at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10th, at Haverly Mortuary. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until the service time Sunday at Haverly Mortuary.
Turner – Charles Turner, St of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on September 21, 1940, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Dewey and Ollie (Jeffries) Turner. He married Karen Tuddy in 1958, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Charles Turner, Jr. and Michael Turner, both of Mitchell, IN; two daughters, Carolyn Robinson of Bedford, IN, and Lisa Turner of Mitchell, IN; three brothers: Ralph Turner, Sam Turner and Frank Turner, all of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Marie Tillette of Mitchell, IN; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kenny and James Turner; and one granddaughter.
He retired in 1983 after 26 years as a truck driver for Moon Freight Lines and was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Assembly.
Services for Charles Turner will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 4th, at Haverly Mortuary with Bro. Don Terry officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Monday at Haverly Mortuary.
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