Sept. 02, 2010

Ramona D. Walton

May 13, 1947 — Aug. 21, 2010

Ramona D. Walton, 63, Bedford, died at 2 a.m. on Aug. 21 at her residence.

She was born May 13, 1947, in Martin County, the daughter of Leo and Roma (Taber) Young. She married Clarence Walton on June 3, 1974, and he survives.

She was a retired hairdresser.

She was graduate of Loogootee High School and was of the Catholic faith.

She loved animals, was kind to strangers in need, was an avid mushroom hunter, was passionate about displaying her holiday lights for the community and working with her flower gardens outside.

Surviving with her husband, Clarence Walton of Bedford; are two sons, Richard L. Jewell of Orleans, and Martin R. Tow of Dover Hill; two sisters, Katie Hellums of Loogootee, and Susan Sons of Indianapolis; one brother, Charles L. Young of Cloverdale; and lifelong special friend, Alice Boyd of Shoals.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and two sisters.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford with Deacon Dave Reising officiating.

Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the White River Humane Society.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.

John L. Miller

Nov. 4, 1933 — Aug. 31, 2010

John Lisker Miller, 76, Mitchell, passed away at 7:33 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.

Born Nov. 4, 1933, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Cleo and Alta Cleophus (Moore) Miller. He married JoAnn Harrison June 26, 1959, and she preceded him in death July 25, 2003.

He retired from Central Foundry March 1, 1999, and was U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving: loving companion, Osa Misuraca of Mitchell; daughters, Susan Elaine Stefaniak and husband Gary J. of Houston, Texas; Karen Ann Lee and husband Tim H. of Lubbock, Texas; sons, Steven L. Miller of Indianapolis and David Morgan Miller, Indianapolis; grandchildren, Lauren and Robbie Stefaniak and Kanon, Morgan, and Isis Lee; sister, Loraine Chastain and husband Hollace of Orleans; and brother, William L. Miller and wife Kennetha of Mitchell.

His parents; wife; and brother, Ansel L. Miller, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Pastor Millard Jones officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Casketbearers: Grandsons and nephews

Memorial Gifts: Lymphoma Society

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

Kathleen L. Thomas

Dec. 12, 1927 — Aug. 28, 2010

Kathleen Louise Thomas, age 82, passed away Saturday in Sun City West, Ariz.

She was born Dec. 12, 1927, in Orleans, the daughter of Arvil and Thelma Ray Hayes. She was a 1945 graduate of Orleans High School.

She married Wayne Thomas of Bedford, on July 30, 1949. They moved from Bedford to Arizona 50 years ago. They lived in Phoenix until their retirement years, which were spent in Sun City West.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Thomas; a daughter, Kathy (Charles) Beck; grandson, Ryan Beck; granddaughter, Amanda Beck; a brother, Kenneth Hayes; a sister, Carolyn (Fred) Huffman; a sister-in-law, Mary Jo (Lee) Sprang; brother-in-law, Ralph Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills United Church in Sun City West.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday a the chapel.

Cremation was chosen with burial in the memory garden at the church.

Linda S. Byrne

July 25, 1944 — Aug. 30, 2010

Linda Sue Byrne, 66, of Georgia, formerly of Bedford, died Tuesday at the Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Green Hill Cemetery. No visitation hours are scheduled.

Local arrangements are being handled by the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Emmons Parrott

Word has been received of the death of former Mitchell resident Emmons Parrott, 86, who died Sunday in Gardena. Cremation was chosen as per his wishes.

Sept. 01, 2010

Steven C. Greene

Jan. 9, 1955 — Aug. 30, 2010

Steven Carl Greene, age 55, of New Glarus, Wis., passed away on Monday at HospiceCare, Inc., in Fitchburg, Wis.

He was born on Jan. 9, 1955, to his parents, Robert and Grace (Snow) Greene in Bedford. Steven graduated from Indiana University and worked as a sound specialist for many years in Indianapolis.

On Aug. 29, 1987, he was united in marriage to the former Carolyn Gray at Indianapolis. Steven and Carolyn moved to New Glarus in 2000, where in his semi-retirement Steven operated several gift shops and worked as a veterinary assistant that went along with his love for animals. He was an eclectic music lover with a fondness for Jazz, New Age, and Native American music that was spurred by his recently discovered heritage.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of New Glarus; his mother, Grace (stepfather Frank) Slowey of Bedford; an uncle, Paul Snow of Bedford; and cousins, Gary Graber of Denver, Colo., Larry Graber of Trafalgar, and Mike Snow of Ocala, Fla. Steven is further survived by his four fur ball kitty cats, Peepers, Sofie, Hobbs, and Annie.

Steven was preceded in death by his father, Robert Greene; and an aunt, Betty Graber.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 6th Ave., New Glarus, Wis., with Pastor Steve Zwettler officiating.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Green County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bealfuneralhomes.com.

Ray O. Davis Jr.

Sept. 8, 1966 — Aug. 29, 2010

Ray O. “Ray J” Davis Jr., 43, Bedford, formerly of Elwood, died at 7:17 a.m. Sunday at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Day & Carter Mortuary.

John L. Miller

John L. Miller, 76, Mitchell, died Tuesday at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home.