Obituaries — November 2025

November 4, 2025

Shirley A. Waggoner

February 28, 1938 – November 3, 2025

Bedford – Shirley A. Waggoner, 87, of Bedford, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Bedford.

Born February 28, 1938, in Bedford, she was the daughter of James and Mary Ann (Kirk) Aliano. She married her high school sweetheart, Ray Edward Waggoner on May 17, 1958, and he preceded her in death on October 11, 2021. She worked at the License Branch, Stone City Bank, and Edgewood Clinic. While at Edgewood Clinic, she was Office Manager and later was promoted to VP of Physician’s Services when the Bedford Regional Medical Center was established. After leaving the Bedford Regional Medical Center in 1995, she started working with her husband, Ray, as a contractor for Midwest Technologies installing telephone equipment in the southern Indiana area.

A devoted member of the Oolitic Church of Christ, Shirley attended faithfully and especially loved the singing. She and Ray loved gardening and their horses, Moon, Sugar, Cody and Little Bit. They always had a huge garden and kept a meticulous yard. She canned 100 quarts of beans and froze corn, made pickles, relish, etc. to feed her family and provide food for large family gatherings during the holidays. She loved her companion, a corgi named Missy. She loved taking Missy on leisurely walks through the field. In her later years, she and Missy would sit in the backyard and Missy would chase birds and bark at the squirrels. She loved spending time with her granddaughters, playing cards, hide and seek, camping and attending their activities, ballgames and dance recitals. She helped her nieces with wedding planning, and sewing, and they knew they could count on her because she was always eager to help. She loved the vacations the entire family took every 5 years including Disney World, a Disney Cruise, a week in the Outer Banks, and an Alaskan Cruise. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking and spending time in the kitchen. It was a family tradition to have spaghetti and meatballs with dago’ bread every Christmas. Manicotti, chicken and dumplings, and multiple desserts were always on the menu as well. There was always plenty of food left over for the entire family to take home.

Survivors include her sons, Brad (Sally) Waggoner, and Mike (Laura) Waggoner; granddaughters, Amanda (Sean) Hunter, Audra (Jason) Dailey, Anna Waggoner, Lacy (Zach) Bailiff, and Laken (Jacek) Zapendowski; great-grandchildren, Gabriella Ray Hunter, Lucy Elizabeth Hunter, Olivia Grace Dailey, Grant Lewis Dailey, Lola Jo Bailiff, Zoey James Bailiff, and Ezra Jan Zapendowski; sibling, Robert Aliano. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, James and great-grandson, Zeke Michael Zapendowski.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 7th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Paul Guthrie officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Friday. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.

Patrick I. Beck

August 19, 1966 – October 30, 2025

Partick I. Beck, 59, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side. Born on August 19, 1966, in Elyria, Ohio, he was the son of David James and Nancy B. (Irwin) Beck.

Patrick worked as a truck driver for United Refrigeration in Indianapolis for over fifteen years, driving over one million miles for them. Pat loved and cherished his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, grandfather and brother. Pat was a friend to all, never met a stranger, and loved to talk to everyone. He also loved working outside in the yard, planting trees, gardening, riding his Harley, playing cards games, or just being at home sitting by the fire spending time with his family and his dog Nora, who he loved deeply.

Pat is survived by his wife, Connie J. Beck, of Seymour, IN; stepson, Cody (Kendra) Hohenstreiter, of Paris Crossing, IN; two grandchildren, Cooper Hohenstreiter and Zayleigh Hankins, and their mother, Raven Grider all of Seymour; his four sisters, Mary Michelle “Shelley” Beck; Sandra L, “Sandy” Rybski; Carol Ann Beck, all of Columbus, OH, and Kathleen (James) Poulson of Harpers Ferry, WV; his brother, David Jeffrey Beck, of Columbus, OH; and several neices, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Nancy Beck; his brother-in-law, Daniel Rybski.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00pm Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Burkholder Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Seymour, with Rev. James Rodriguez and Matt Neiman officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until time of service, also on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the funeral home.

Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran Youth.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jon Pace and Scotty Wessel at the Burkholder Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Seymour.

Memories and condolences can be shared and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.

November 3, 2025

Larry Ray Lyons

February 15, 1938 – November 2, 2025

Larry Ray Lyons, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, peacefully at home following a 3-year illness. Born on February 15, 1938, he was the son of Hovey and Mildred (Maick) Lyons. Larry married Patricia Louise Cummings on October 19, 1957, at the Bedford Free Methodist Church, and she preceded him in death on January 5, 2022.

Larry was proud of growing up in the Englewood neighborhood. He retired as a long-haul truck driver, taking limestone all over the country, accumulating over 4 million miles.

Larry is survived by his children, Gary (Marla) Lyons of Heltonville, Chris (Amanda) Lyons of Williams, and Donna (Ken) Ikerd of Bedford; his grandchildren, Brandi Clark, Eric (Jolene) Lyons, Sean (Brittany) Lyons, Stephanie (Tony) Brock, Kevin (Rachel) Ikerd, and Kaci (Nolan) King; his great grandchildren, Velvet (Tyler) Harding, Kayn Clark, Dylan Lyons, Brooke Lyons, Gracie Brock, Maddie Brock, Maggie Lyons, Cooper King, and Layla; his step grandchildren, Jacob Blackburn and Caleb Blackburn; his step great-grandchildren, Charolette Blackburn and Emma Blackburn; and his sister, Zona Mills.

Preceding him in death are his wife, Patty Lyons; parents, Hovey and Mildred Lyons; and his brothers, Fred Lyons, Carl Lyons, and David Lyons.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th Street, Bedford, Indiana. Burial will follow at Dive Cemetery in Bedford, Indiana. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

Special thanks to Southern Care Hospice who provided wonderful care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Dive Cemetery.

Memories may be shared, condolences sent, and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Larry Lyons.

Bertha Buckley

BEDFORD – Bertha Buckley, 91, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at IU Health Bedford Hospital.

Born June 26, 1934, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Willie and Lara (White) Tolbert.  She was married to Robert G. Buckley, and he preceded her in death on November 24, 2001.

Bertha was a homemaker and a member of Englewood Baptist Church. She was an excellent seamstress and did a lot of sewing, quilting and embroidery. Bertha enjoyed puzzles, playing solitaire card game, and bingo. She loved when her family came to visit her.

Survivors include her daughter, Lorna (Keith Terrel) of Bedford; grandchildren, Robin Roberts and Tim Baxter; great grandchildren, Audrianna Manning, Tasha Baxter, and Tyler Roberts; and nine great great grandchildren.

Her parents; husband; son, Kenneth Wayne Mundy; and siblings, Grace Bridges, Olive Bex, James Tolbert, William Tolbert, Oliver Tolbert, preceded her in death.

Cremation has been chosen.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com

November 1, 2025

Vincent Paul “Vince” King

MITCHELL – Vincent Paul “Vince” King, 75, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born February 20, 1950, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, he was the son of Shelby Merle and Nehna (Hauser) King. He grew up on King’s Ridge with his four brothers. They were rambunctious boys who love the outdoors – what a bond they had. Later, they were joined by two sisters.

Vince was a 1968 graduate of Mitchell High School and a member of Fairview Church of Christ. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was employed by GM Powertrain, retiring in 2002 after 30 years of service. Vince loved listening to music, with Elvis being his favorite. He also had a love for motorcycles and working on computers.

In December of 1970 he met Genia Smith, and they were married on June 19, 1971. They were blessed with 54 years of marriage. From that marriage, two precious children were born.

Surviving are his wife, Genia King of Mitchell; son, Brayden Paul (Kristen) King of Bedford; and daughter, Bethany Brooke (Mike Cox) New of Mitchell. Vince was a papaw to seven grandchildren, Landon, Leo, and Wylie New, Corinne and Payton Smith, Maddie and Lilly King. His greatest joy in life was being their papaw. He is also survived by brothers, Kent King of Mitchell and Randy (Debbie) King of Mitchell; sisters, Tonya (Steve) Davis of Mitchell and Annette (Mike) Neely of Mitchell; sister-in-law, Loretta King of Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and brothers, Gene and Tim King, preceded him in death. 

Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, at Mitchell Cemetery with Donnie Hall officiating.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com