Obituaries 2000 – 01 (January)

01/31/2000 Parish – Charles E. Parish of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, January 31, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on February 3, 1921, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Elmer and Elsie (Wade) Parish. He married Margaret Powell on December 23, 1939, and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Charles "Butch" Parish of Mitchell, IN; four daughters: Barbara Doyle and Karen Passmore, both of Mitchell, Sondra Parish of Little Rock, AR, and Caroline McCormick of Indianapolis of Indianapolis; one brother, Carl Parish of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Oma Mae Holt of Mitchell, IN; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, one grandson, one great-grandson, and one great-great-grandson. He retired from the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane in 1970 and was a World War II Navy and Army veteran. He was a member of the Mitchell Church of Christ and the Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107, Mitchell. Services for Charles Parish will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 4th, at the Mitchell Church of Christ with Bro. Allen Burris officiating. Entombment will be in the Cresthaven Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Military rites will be accorded by 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 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9-11:45 a.m. Friday at the Haverly Mortuary, and at the church Friday from noon until the service time. Parrott – Violet Parrott of Sebree, KY, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, January 31, 2000, in Sebree. Born on September 28, 1919, in Mitchell, IN, she was the daughter of Emmons and Bessie (Hill) Parrott. Surviving are one son, Bradley Parrott of Henderson, KY; two brothers, Elmo Parrott of La Mesa, CA, and Emmons "Buster" Parrott of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Mary Jeanette Omarod of Indianapolis; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother. She retired from Essex in Orleans and also had worked at Spring Mill State Park Inn and was a beautician. She was a member of the Mitchell First Baptist Church. Services for Violet Parrott will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 3rd, at the Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Robert Kirkman officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. until the service time Thursday at the mortuary. Todd – Juanita E. Todd of Bedford, IN, died Monday, January 31, 2000, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on September 16, 1922, in Heltonville (Lawrence County), IN, she was the daughter of Sam and Flonie (Siegler) Hawkins. She married Warren Charles Kopp on June 3, 1939, and he died March 20, 1945. She married Charles P. Todd on September 4, 1946, and he survives. Also surviving are two sons, Warren Charles "Chuck" Kopp of Bedford, IN, and Tim Todd of Mooresville, IN; one daughter, Carol Dianne Allen of Indianapolis, IN; one sister, Mary Dodds of Bedford, IN; seven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Estel and Hap Hawkins; and one sister, Pauline Hanners. She was a homemaker and was of Baptist faith. Services for Juanita Todd will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 3rd, at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Sister Joan Luerman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be considered to the American Cancer Society, Lawrence County Chapter. 01/30/2000 Bennett – Virginia Bennett of Lawrenceport, IN, died Sunday, January 30, 2000, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born on October 29, 1925, in Lee County, VA, she was the daughter of Henry Marshall and Nancy Emma (Sage) Hall. She married Cletis "Bud" Bennett on April 3, 1948, and he survives. Also surviving are two sons, Larry L. and Charles "Rick" Bennett, both of Mitchell, IN; three daughters: Diana "Susie" Hall of Orleans, IN, Kay Mundy and Nancy Edwards, both of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Aston "Buck" Hall of Mitchell, IN; seventeen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, five brothers, and one grandson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lawrenceport United Methodist Church. Services for Virginia Bennett will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 2nd, at the Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Joyce Mincoff officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the Haverly Mortuary. Cole – Steven D. Cole of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, January 30, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on May 1, 1983, in Marion County, IN, he was the son of Steve W. and Marian Ellen Cole. Surviving are his father, Steve of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Kelly Ryan and Susan Cole, both of Bedford, IN; and one brother, Chris Ryan of Bedford, IN. He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents. Services for Steven Cole will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 2nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. McFadden – John E. McFadden of Anderson, IN, died Sunday, January 30, 2000, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on December 8, 1927, in Harrodsburg, IN, he was the son of Charles E. and Blanche (Treadway) McFadden. He married Maggie Childress on February 19, 1949, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Diana Allen of Bedford, IN; two sons, Lee McFadden of Anderson, IN, and Joe McFadden of Bedford, IN; two brothers, Robert and Lloyd McFadden, both of Bedford, IN; one sister, Norma Williams of Bloomington, IN; nine grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marilou McFadden. He retired from General Motors Powertrain. Services for John McFadden will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 2nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Ken Ransom officiating. Burial will be in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Terrell – Martha M. Terrell of Mitchell, IN, died Sunday, January 30, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on December 25, 1910, in Chaplin, KY, she was the daughter of William Jordan and Dorinda M. (Carey) Terrell. She married Agan Terrell in 1942, and he died in 1974. Surviving are one daughter, Joan Voigt of Oklahoma City, OK; three sisters: Christine Thomas and Margaret Barnard, both of Mitchell, IN, and Katherine Fricke of Escondido, CA; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. She had managed the Value Dress Shop in Bedford, Effrons Dress Shop and Miracle Clothing, both in Mitchell. She was a member of the Mitchell Presbyterian Church and Order of Eastern Star. Services for Martha Terrell will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 3rd, at the Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Marge Braden officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until the service time Thursday at Haverly Mortuary. 01/29/2000 Guthrie – Marguerite (Margo) Guthrie of Tunnelton, IN, died Saturday, January 29, 2000, at the Bedford Hospitality House. Born on May 6, 1914, she was the daughter of Arch E. and Marie (Ellison) Sullivan. She married John Guthrie on June 11, 1932, and he died April 18, 1996. Surviving are one grandson, Kurt Clamp of Dallas, TX; one brother, George Sullivan of Clatskanie, OR; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Guthrie Clamp, and two brothers: Marrill and Marion Sullivan. She was a retired bookkeeper at the Indiana School of the Deaf in Indianapolis. She was a member of the Tunnelton United Methodist Church. Services for Marguerite Guthrie will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2nd , at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Lindy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Tunnelton Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the service time on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be make to the the American Heart Association. Mundy – Beatrice "Bea" Mundy of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, January 29, 2000, at the Bloomington Hospital. Born on April 10, 1917, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Cecil and Priscilla (Smith) Case. She married Calvin Mundy on October 10, 1936, and he died in 1979. Surviving are three sons: Joe M. and David Mundy, both of Mitchell, IN, and Jerry Mundy of Bedford, IN; three daughters: Linda Kay Asbery of Orleans, IN, Judy Asbery of Mitchell, IN, and Amy Beckett of Washington, IN; three sisters: Miriam Stewart of Atlanta, GA, Carol Ann Christie of Florida, and Gretchen Fishback of Ohio; one brother, Kenneth Case of Louisville, KY; eleven grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Violet May Mundy; one son, Richard Mundy; two brothers, Winfred and Richard Case; one sister, Helen Wilson; and three grandsons. She had been employed at Trav-Lers Radio Corp. and Essex Group. She was a member of the Stonington Church of Christ. Services for Beatrice Mundy will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1st, at the Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Joshua Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow in Lawrenceport Cemetery. Friends may call from from 3-8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the funeral home. 01/22/2000 Stewart – Margaret V. Stewart of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, January 22, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on February 26, 1920, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Martin Luther and Rose (Chambers) Davis. She married Harold Stewart on May 3, 1941, and he survives. Also surviving are are one son, Tim Stewart of Bedford, IN; one brother, Robert Davis of Avoca, IN; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters: Ethel Duncan, Bonnie Alesia, and Elizabeth McFadden; and two two brother, Don and David Davis. She worked at RCA for fifteen years and was a housewife. She was a member of the Gulletts Creek Baptist Church. Services for Margaret Stewart will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Don Phillips and Lewis Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Judah Church of Christ Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. 01/21/2000 Smith – Dorothy Smith of Bedford, IN, died January 21, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on February 4, 1916, in Georgetown, IN, she was the daughter of Clarence Edward and Iva (Flynn) Rosenberger. She married Paul A. Smith on May 5, 1934, and he died December 23, 1985. Surviving are one daughter, Peggy Staley of Bedford, IN; two sons, Paul J. Smith and Eddie Smith, both of Bedford, IN; one brother, Thomas Rosenberger of Haubstade, IN; one sister, Darla Lee of Bedford, IN; nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Buck, Robert, and James Rosenberger. She was a homemaker and was of Protestant faith. Services for Dorothy Smith will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Steve Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. 01/20/2000 Dodd – Jeanette D. Dodd of Mitchell, IN, died Thursday, January 20, 2000, at her daughter's residence in Mitchell. Born on February 4, 1909, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Andrew and Jeanie (Hamilton) Duncan. She married Harry R. Dodd on November 11, 1909, and he died on January 17, 1995. Surviving are three daughters: Judy Shaw of Mitchell, IN, Mrs. Al (Nancy) Reynolds of Greensburg, IN, and Mrs. Larry (Harriet) Busick of Carmel Valley, CA; one brother, John Duncan of Heltonville, IN; ten grandchildren, and twenty-four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jean Plew; one grandson, Leland Dodd Plew; and one sister, Nancy Adams. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mitchell, Tri Kappa Associate Sorority, and a past member of Modern Homemakers Club. Burial will follow in Sheeks Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Pace – Rachel Lea Pace of Williams, IN, died Thursday, January 20, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on September 2, 1971, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Janet S. Pace. Surviving are her mother, Janet S. Bush of Mitchell, IN; one daughter, Robin Nicole Pace of Williams; one sister, Michelle L. Terry of Williams, IN; two brothers, Michael D. Bush of Bedford, IN, and Charles Bush of Bloomington, IN; and her grandmother, Mary Jane Pace of Mitchell, IN. There will be graveside services for Rachel Pace at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22nd, at the Mitchell Cemetery with Bro. Max Timbrook officiating. Friends may call from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at the Chastain Funeral Home. Tincher – Helen 'Breezy' Tincher of Bedford, IN, died Thursday, January 20, 2000, at White River Lodge. Born on June 16, 1909, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Ted and Theresa (Turney) Hayes. She first married Gurney Cummings in November 1929, and he died August 12, 1966. She married Frank Tincher on May 22, 1982, and he died March 8, 1994. Surviving are two nieces, Doris Sheeks of Mitchell, IN, and Mae Lou Howard of Bryantsville, IN; four nephews: Roy D., Daniel, Philo, and Gerry Tincher, all of Mitchell, IN; her caregiver, Marlene Tincher of Mitchell, IN; and one cousin. She retired from the Citizens National Bank and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Altrusa Club, and Omega Nu Tau Sorority. Services for Helen 'Breezy' Tincher will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Steve Braden officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. 01/19/2000 Trout – Donald E. Trout of Bedford, IN, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday at the Hospitality House. Born on August 11, 1920, in Monmouth, IL, he was the son of Walter and Garnet (Reed) Trout. He married Virginia Bunch in August 1999, and she survives. Also surviving are one brother, William Trout of Bushnell, IL, and one sister, Evelyn Williams of Milan, MO. A veteran of World War II, he retired from the Air Force and was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars in Illinois. He was of Catholic faith. Services for Donald Trout will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 24th, at the Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Bernie Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until the service time Monday at the mortuary. White – Lucie Mae White of Mitchell, IN, died January 19, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on May 26, 1916, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Zeno and Nina (Walker) True. She married Earl W. "Tuck" White and he died January 15, 2000. Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Mildred Barnes of Bedford, IN, and Mary Ellen Monroe of Clarksville, IN. She was preceded in death by one sister, Charlotte Sears. She was a homemaker and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses for more than 62 years. Double funeral services for Lucie and Earl White will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22nd, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mitchell with Bro. Robert Eddinger officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Haverly Mortuary and from noon until the service time Saturday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. 01/18/2000 Kinder – Carl Kinder of Winter Haven, FL, died Tuesday, January 18, 2000, at Arbors in Winter Haven. Born on June 26, 1911, in Williams, IN, he was the son of Ollie W. and Iva Mae (Hall) Kinder. He married Mary E. Strain on June 26, 1964, and she died December 6, 1996. Surviving are three sons: David Strain of Brownsburg, IN, Gregory Strain of Georgia, and Ronald Strain of LaDoga, IN; one sister, Betty Connerly of Texas; one brother, Robert L. Kinder of Williams, IN; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brother, Wallace (Pud) Kinder and Cecil Kinder; and two sisters, Beulah Holesapple and Beryl Beeman. He had been president of the Indiana Water Industry of Greenwood, IN, and was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Florida and of the Shelbyville Masonic Lodge #28 F&AM. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy and the Marines. Services for Carl Kinder will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Leroy Inman officiating. Burial will follow in Williams Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Taylor – John Burchal Taylor of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, January 18, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on August 14, 1921, in Barbourville, KY, he was the son of John and Maudie (Moore) Taylor. He married Eileen Bolton on July 25, 1941, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Maggie Prinner of Cincinnati, OH; two sons, John W. Taylor of Panama City, FL, and Jeffrey Taylor of Bedford, IN; one sister, Ruby Sutherlin of Martinsville, IN; two brothers, Louis Taylor of Bedford, IN, and Russell Taylor of Martinsville, IN; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son Jimmy Lynn Taylor, in infancy. He was a self-employed salesman and was owner/operator of Sofaland, retiring in 1990. In earlier life he pastored Nazarene churches for six years. He was a 1940 graduate of Bedford High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Services for John Taylor will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 21st, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyle Henderson and Mark Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. White – Charlie Lee White of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, January 18, 2000, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on October 21, 1922, in Cookeville, TN, he was the son of Jack and Jennie (Seabolt) White. He married Mildren Broady on June 18, 1930, and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters: Rosemary Hunsucker, Carol Reed, and Toni McNabb, all of Mitchell, IN; six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Francis Lee White; one brother, T.J. White; and three sisters, Ruth Lawson, Helen and Ellen White. He was a cattle trader, farmer, and retired franchise owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Paoli, Mitchell, Bedford, and Loogootee. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. Services for Charlie White will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 21st, at the Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Stephen Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members 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 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the service time Friday at the funeral home. 01/17/2000 Bultman – Wanda Bultman of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, January 17, 2000, at Mitchell Manor Nursing & Rehab. Born on August 4, 1941, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of George and Dorothy (Thompson) Embree. Surviving are her mother of Mitchell, IN; five sons: Eddie Arnold and Scott Arnold, both of Mitchell, IN, Tim Arnold of Texas, David Arnold of Florida, and Brian Arnold of Springville, IN; one daughter, Julie Mann of Russiaville, IN; one brother, Thomas Cooper of Mitchell, IN; two sisters, Helen Hauser of Indianapolis and Mary Lane of Stanton, KY, and nine grandchildren. She was a waitress at Spring Mill State Park. Services for Wanda Bultman will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 21st, at Haverly Mortuary with Bro. Max Timbrook officiating. Burial will follow in Spice Valley Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the service time Friday at the mortuary. Draus – John Draus of Bedford, IN, died Monday, January 17, 2000, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on December 11, 1947, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Joseph John and Margaret (Hosea) Draus. He married Debbie Lemon and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kelly Draus of Bedford, IN; one son, Michael Draus of Elkhart, IN; one daughter-in-law, Sheryl (Duncan) Draus of Elkhart, IN; two grandchildren, Ashley and Logan Draus of Elkhart, IN; three sisters: Frances Godsey of Springville, IN, Patti England and Rita Walker, both of Bedford, IN; one brother, Robert Draus of Columbus, IN; two aunts, Eileen (Beedie) Jean of Mitchell, IN, and Frances Molnar of Buffalo, NY, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Bradley Draus, and his parents. He was employed at Extruded Alloy, and was a 1967 graduate of Oolitic High School. He was a member of the Dive Christian Church. Services for John Draus will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Johnny Johnson and Danny Starr officiating. Burial will follow in Dive Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Eggles – Robert J. Eggles of Bedford, IN, died Monday, January 17, 2000, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on August 25, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Harry and Helen (Heine) Eggles. He married Geraldine Marie Tucker on October 10, 1959, and she survives. Also surviving are four sons: Robert I. Eggles of Marlton, NJ, Joseph M. Eggles of Bedford, IN, Richard J. Eggles of Heltonville, IN, and Vincent E. Eggles of Mitchell, IN; two daughters, Barbara M. Tinsley of Bedford, IN, and Carol A. Alexander of Baharan, Persian Gulf; one brother, Francis (Frank) Eggles of Lansdowne, PA; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harry and Tom Eggles. He had been employed at Ford Aerospace and Engineering for thirty years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Roman Catholic faith, Cursillo Community, Women's Prison Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Council #1166 Bedford, and the U.S. Army Reserves. Services for Robert Eggles will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 21st, at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Bernie Cox officiating. Burial will follow in GreenHill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home where the Rosary Service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday. Wagoner – Geneva Wagoner of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Monday, January 17. 2000, at Bon Secours-St. Joseph Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL. Born on July 29, 1915, in Heltonville, IN, she was the daughter of Ray R. and Ruth A. (ToddP Roberts. She married Richard E. Wagner, and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Carole Chrisman of Port Charlotte, FL; two sons, Richard R. Wagoner of Memphis, TN, and Thomas R. Wagoner of Savannah, GA; one sister, Marjorie Grecco of Oolitic; sic grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and was of Methodist faith. Services will be held for Geneva Wagoner iin Florida, after which there will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 21st, at Cresthaven Memory Gardens in Bedford. Day Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation. 01/16/2000 Collins – Elmer F. Collins died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born on September 22, 1925, in Clay County, KY, he was the son of Elijah and Elizabeth (Brewer) Collins. He married Jane Whittaker on December 26, 1953, and she survives. Also surviving are four sons: Terry, Glen, Dennis, and Gary Collins, all of Bedford, IN; two daughters, Judy Borden and Peggy Craig, both of Bedford, IN; one sister, Lola White of Florida; ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and nine brothers. He had worked for Metal Anodizing in Bedford and was a Navy veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Midtown Church of Christ. Services for Elmer Collins will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Dean Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Dive Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of the American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Crawford – Winfred H. Crawford of Mitchell, IN, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on November 18, 1918, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Harvey E. and Ruth (Clark) Crawford. He married Julia Lee on March 27, 1937, and she died April 17, 1978. He married Laura (Smith) Elliott on September 6, 1979, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Sondra Sue Elliott of Orleans, IN; two step-daughters, Mary Jane Hounshell of Orleans and Nancy Ann Elliott of Richmond, IN; two step-sons, Paul Elliott of West Baden Springs, IN, and Gene Elliott of Salem, IN; one sister, Juanita Johnson of Mitchell, IN; five grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Rex and Donald Crawford. He retired from Lehigh Portland Cement Company and was a World War II Army veteran, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Battle Star. He was a member of Fishing Creek Chapel and the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250. Services for Winfred Crawford will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18th, at the Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Shake officiating. Burial will follow Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside military rites accorded by members 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 4-8 Monday and from 9 a.m . until the service time Tuesday at the funeral home. 01/15/2000 White – Earl W. "Tuck" White of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on November 26, 1911, in Mitchell, IN, he was the son of Ralph and Arie (True) White. He married Lucy Mae True and she survives. Also surviving are two sisters, Mildred Barnes of Bedford, IN, and Mary Ellen Monroe of Clarksville, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Fisher, and two brothers, Wilford and Frank A. White. He was a retired foreman at Carpenter Body Works and a retired farmer. He was a member of the the Mitchell Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 62 years and served as an elder. Services for Earl White will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20th, at the Mitchell Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall with Bro. Robert Edinger officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Haverly Mortuary and from 12:30 p.m. until the service time Thursday at the church. 01/13/2000 Cooper – Donald J. Cooper of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, January 13, 2000, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1928, in Mitchell, IN, he was the son of Ralph and Lula (Withers) Cooper. Surviving are two sisters, Vivian Lewis of Bloomington, IN, and Joan Moore of Dove Canyon, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; one siter, Wilda Clouse; and two brothers, Harold and Kenneth Cooper. He was a Korean War Army veteran and had worked at Lehigh Portland Cement Co. He was a member of the Mitchell Church of Nazarene, the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107, Mitchell. Services for Donald Cooper will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15th, at the Chastain Funeral Home with Bro. Max Timbrook officiating. Burial will follow in Sheeks Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107, Mitchell. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from noon until the service time Saturday at the funeral home. Hudson – Marshall Doyle Hudson of Springville, IN, died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on January 8, 1924, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Homer and Myrtle G. (Hill) Hudson. Surviving are four sons: Doyle Hudson of Bedford, IN, Dannie Hudson of Bloomington, IN, Kenneth R. Hudson of Springville, IN, and Stu Hudson of Fort Ritner, IN; one brother, Jimmy Hudson of Springville, IN; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a retired mechanic for Stone City Construction and was a World War II Army veteran. There will be a graveside service for Marshall Hudson at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Owensburg Cemetery with open casket for family and friends. The Rev. Jim Lewis will officiate. The Day & Carter Mortuary is in charge of the arrangments. There will be no visitation at the mortuary. 01/12/2000 Harrell – Leola Harrell of Heltonville, IN, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000, atg Bloomington Hospital. Born on September 18, 1922, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of William and Edna (Faubion) Barrett Greenleaf. She married Elmer G. Harrell on December 25, 1938, and he died March 2, 1995. Surviving are one son, James L. Harrell of Seymour, IN; one daughter, Glenda Fisher of Heltonville, IN; one sister, Lillis Farmer of San Antonio, TX; one brother, Dean Barrett of Norman, IN; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Clifford Barrett. She was a homemaker and a member of Mundell Christian Church for sixty-two years and a longtime member of the Leesville Chapter No. 422 Order of Eastern Star, in which she had held several offices. Services for Leola Harrell will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 15th, at the Jones Funeral Home from 2-8 p.m. Friday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service time Saturday. Eastern Star rites will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions mat be made to Mundell Christian Church. 01/10/2000 Dunn – Mary Ruth Dunn of Mitchell, IN, died Monday, January 10, 2000, at her residence. Born on September 26, 1934, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Louis Crawford and Ruth Leone (Sheeks) Ingle. She married Fred L. Dunn on December 31, 1953, and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Vicki Gerkin of Bedford, IN; two sons, Michael Dunn of Louisville, KY, and Mark Dunn of Cedar Rapids, IA; her mother of Bedford, IN; two sisters, Donna Bartlett and Phyllis Woods, both of Bedford, IN; thirteen grandchildren, and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her father. She was a licensed practical nurse and had worked at Dunn Memorial Hospital and Westview Nursing and Rehab Center and Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. She was a graduate of Tunnelton High School and the New Albany School of Practical Nursing. She was a member of the John Wallace chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, the Indiana Indian Movement, South East Cherokee Council and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mitchell. There will be a graveside service for Mary Dunn at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 13th, at Tunnelton Cemetery with the Rev. Bernie Cox officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Chastain Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana Indian Movement, c/o Marilyn Cleveland, R 17 Box 65, Bedford, IN 47421. Johnson – Fay E. Johnson of Bedford died Monday, January 10, 2000, at White River Lodge in Bedford. Born on May 22, 1905, he was the son of John J. and Laura A. (Gerkin) Johnson. He married Villa L. Johnson on September 1, 1923, and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters: Rose Cummings and Vera Quackenbush, both of Bedford, and May Newkirk of Indianapolis; five sons: Jack and Russell Johnson, both of Bedford, Ken Johnson of Lynden, WA, Ben Johnson of Vancouver, WA, and Jim Johnson of Phoenix, AZ; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers: Howard, Robert, John, George, and Lester Johnson; four sisters: Ella Thompson, Mima Johnson, Eva McBride, and Lula Miller; and three children, in infancy. He retired in 1967 after working for forty-four years with Monon Railroad. He was a member of the First Church of God where he was an ordained deacon for fifty years, Sunday School teacher for fifty years, a choir member for sixty-one years, and a member of The Johnson Quartet for thirty years. He was director at Camp Challenge for six years, and a member of AARP and Farm Bureau. Services for Fay E. Johnson will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, at The First Church of God in Bedford with Pastors Floyd Brick and Alan Read and the Reverend Jim Woodward officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, at The Day & Carter Mortuary, and from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at The First Church of God. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Camp Challenge c/o The First Church of God. 01/09/2000 Clark – Elvin E. Clark of Mitchell, IN died Sunday, January 9, 2000, at his residence. Born on November 6, 1935, in Lawrence County, TN, he was the son of Orville and Cleo (Phillips) Clark. He married June Slaten on November 26, 1966, and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Ronnie Hopper of Mitchell, IN; three daughters: Patsy Grissom and Rhonda Farmer, both of Mitchell, IN, and Jane Cole of Paoli, IN; three sisters: Dello Garland and Reba Giles, both of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Laura Bailey of Summertown, TN; two brothers, Wade Clark of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Gilbert Clark of Mount Pleasant, TN; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a retired employee of General Electric in Bloomington and was a veteran of the Air Force. He was a member of the Mitchell Church of Nazarene and a 1954 graduate of Summertown High School. Services for Elvin Clark will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 12th, at the Mitchell Church of Nazarene with the Rev. Mark Bechtel officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and the Chastain Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the church. 01/08/2000 Shipley – Thomas Seals Shipley of Bentonville, AK, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, January 8, 2000, at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, AK. Born on December 1, 1947, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Thomas Jefferson and Mary (Seals) Shipley. He married Sharon Schell on October 7, 1988, and she survives. Also surviving is his mother of Tulsa, OK. He was a graduate of Mitchell High School and a member of the Church of Christ. There will be a graveside service for Thomas Shipley at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 12th, at Mitchell Cemetery with Rodney Rhodes and William R. Rhodes officiating. Chastain Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Tumey – Dolores Jeanette Tumey of Bedford died Saturday, January 8, 2000, at White River Lodge in Bedford. Born on August 17, 1916, she was the daughter of Oscar and Martha (Matlock) Anderson. Surviving are three sons: George J. Tumey of Bedford, Kenneth E. Tumey of Indianapolis, and Michael C. Tumey of Manassas, VA; one sister, Marge Stevens; twelve grandchildren, and twenty-two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, one brother; one daughter, Phyllis Joann Roberts; and one great-grandson. She was a retired nurses aide and had worked at Bedford Regional Medical Center, Dunn Memorial Hospital, and Bloomington Hospital. She was a graduate of Bedford High School. Private services for Dolores Jeanette Tumey were at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Dailey officiated. Burial was in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. There were no calling hours. Finley – Margery Ann Finley of Bedford died Saturday, January 8, 2000, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford. Born on October 8, 1912, in Harrodsburg, IN, she was the daughter of Roy and Allie (Perry) Cline. She married Richard Baker, who preceded her in death. She later married Leon Joe Finley, and he preceded her in death on June 27, 1970. Surviving are two daughters: Clara Lou Parker of Bedford, and LaConda "Connie" Simpson of Mitchell; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Sarah Lee Fitzgerald, in 1999; one step-son, Leon "Jay" Finley; one sister, Flossie Hardwick; and one nephew, Charles "Skinner" Hardwick. She retired in 1977 from Dunn Memorial Hospital where she was a registered nurse. She graduated in Bedford High School's Class of 1931. She was a member of First Christian Church in Bedford. Services for Margery Ann Finley will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Dailey officiating. Pall bearers will be Don Parker, Jr., Robbie Meadows, Marty McDonald, Travis Fitzgerald, James Fitzgerald, Troy Simpson, and Brad Rasmussen. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Bedford. Friends may call on Monday, January 10, from 3 – 9 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. 01/06/2000 Gilbert – Ruth Marie Gilbert of Bedford died Thursday, January 6, 2000, at her son's residence. Born on February 10, 1908, in Jackson County, IN, she was the daughter of Charles D. and Dessie (Clark) Hutchinson. She married Wayne G. Lee on July 29, 1925, and he preceded her in death on February 8, 1977. She later married Stanley Gilbert on September 3, 1982, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1999. Surviving are four sons: Wayne Lee, Jr. of Salem, IN; Logan and Donald L. Lee both of Bedford; and Raymond Franklin Lee of Big Springs, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Raymond Hutchinson, and one in infancy; three sons: Charles Daniel Lee, Robert Eugene Lee, and Ronald Dean Lee; and one granddaughter, Cathy Foster. She was a homemaker and attended Brownstown Church of Christ in Brownstown, IN. She was also involved in "Everybody Neighbors" Home Demonstration Club. Services for Ruth Marie Gilbert will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will be in Procter-Dixon Chapel Cemetery in Lawrence County, IN. Friends may call on Saturday, January 8, from 4 – 9 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Steele – Roger J. Steele, Jr. of Bedford died Thursday, January 6, 2000, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born on September 2, 1942, in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of Roger J. Steele, Sr. and Annamay (Canino) Steele. He married Judith Emerling on April 4, 1964, and she survives. Also surviving are three sons: Richard Steele of Denver, CO, Robert Steele of Indianapolis, IN, and David Steele of Bedford; one brother, Robert Steele of Camillus, NY; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was retired from GM Powertrain in Bedford and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Stone City Corvette Club. He was a past chief of Kenmore Volunteer Fire Department in Kenmore, NY. Services for Roger J. Steele, Jr. will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 10, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Bedford with Father Bernie Cox officiating. Burial will be in Hamburg, NY. Friends may call on Sunday, January 9, from 3 – 8 p.m. at The Day & Carter Mortuary. 01/04/00 Kerr – Donald M. Kerr, M.D. of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, January 4, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on December 1, 1921, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Milton P. and Elsa (Maack) Kerr. He first married Jane Herman in 1943 in Indianapolis, and she preceded him in death in 1984. He later married Patricia Kyme, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Connie Snapp of Bedford, and Kathy Birge of Falls Church, VA; one step-son, Col. John W. Kyme of Woodbridge, VA; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two brothers: Melvyn P. Kerr of Arlington, VA, and Richard Kerr of Goldsborough, NC; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Kerr. He was the Lawrence County Health Officer since 1964, and had a private practice for forty-one years. He attended Indiana University Undergraduate and Medical Schools. He attended the U.S. Army School of Neuropsychiatry at Sam Houston, Texas. Services for Donald M. Kerr, M.D. will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, with military rites being accorded by the American Legion Gillen Post #33. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, January 7, from 2 – 8 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Donations may be made to any of the following: Humane Society, Cancer Foundation, or Bedford Regional Medical Center. Bridges – Charles Bridges of Bedford died Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on September 23, 1914, in Martin Co, IN, he was the son of Charles and Winnie (Chandler) Bridges. He first married Beulah Clendennon on July 25, 1934, and she preceded him in death on April 8, 1963. He later married Grace Edwards on May 9, 1970, and she preceded him in death on March 9, 1988. Surviving are two daughters: Glenda Burton and Linda Fisher, both of Bedford; three sons: Larry, Harry, and Charles Bridges, all of Bedford; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lorraine Ross of Bedford. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Joann McGill; four brothers: Adolphus, Lester, Ray, and Wayne Bridges; and four sisters: Gladys, Blanche, Ruth, and Nellie. He retired from Elliott Stone. He attended Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. Services for Charles Bridges will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, January 5, from 4 – 8 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. 01/03/00 Cheek – Winnie Alice Cheek of Bedford, IN, died Monday, January 3, 2000, at the Hospitality House. Born on August 11, 1909, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of Preston and Effie (Pittman) Godsey. She married Roy L. Cheek on April 16, 1924, and he died in 1979. Surviving are five daughters: Effie Grace of Oolitic, IN, Faye Carter and Mae Ingle, both of Bedford, IN, Rosalie Hammond and Catheleen Nelson, both of Needmore, IN; three sons: Franklin Cheeck of Monticello, IN, and Raymond Cheek of Heltonville, IN; two brothers, Willie Godsey of Seymour, IN, and Robert Cobb of Michigan; one sister, Elanor Sargent of Virginia; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Aileen Cheek; five brothers, Thomas, Walter, and Eugene Godsey, Roy Dean Greer and Cecil Keith. Services for Winnie Cheek will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 6th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Richard Tallman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 1-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until the service time Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Conley – Wilma Mae Conley of Bedford, IN, died Monday, January 3, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on December 21, 1919, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Arthur Dea and Grace Angeline (Madden) Myers. She married Eugene Edward Conley on August 2, 1947, and he survives. Also suviving are one daughter, Judith Conley of Bedford, IN, and one sister-in-law, Marjorie Myers of Bedford, IN. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Jean Conley; two sisters, Margaret Snow and Ellen Lambrecht; and two brothers, John and Ellis Lee Myers. She was a homemaker and a graduate of Mitchell High School. There will be a graveside service for Wilma Conley at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5th, at Green Hill Cemetery. Gerguson-Lee Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. 01/01/00 Bertran – Roy F. Bertran of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, January 1, 2000, at his residence. Born on November 23, 1917, in Stevensville, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Howard G. and Esther M. (Hux) Bertran. He married Evelyn M. Laidlaw on April 15, 1939 and she died February 5, 1992. Surviving are two daughters, Beverly Hancock of Lafayette, IN, and Rossine Foddrill of Washington, IN; two brothers, Elliott Bertran of Fort Erie, Ontario, and Harold Bertran of Portland, ME; two sisters, Mabel Clark of Niagra Falls, Ontario, and Donna Climenhaga of Stevensville, Ontario; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Ross Bertran, who was a pilot killed in action during World War II, and one sister, Grace Beck. He retired as plant engineering superintendent at U.S. Gypsum in Shoals and the worked at Carpenter Body Works in Mitchell. A captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force, he was a bomber pilot stationed in England from 1942-1945. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross citing his 33 trips over enemy territory and completion of eleven mining operations under adverse weather conditions and extremely difficult circumstances. He was a member of the Mitchell Presbyterian Church and had served as elder and trustee. He was a former member and president of the Mitchell Rotary Club and a member of the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250. Services for Roy Bertran will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 4th, at the Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Marge Mason Braden officiating. Burial will be follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 10:30 until the service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mitchell Presbyterian Church. Keller – Virginia "Lucille" Keller of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, January 1, 2000, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on February 3, 1920, in Martin County, IN, she was the daughter of James Robert and Stella (Thomas) Chastain. She married Gerald Keller, and he survives. Also surviving are four daughters: Geraldine Grogan and Nancy Martin, both of Bedford, IN, and Janice Reynolds of Oolitic, IN, and Ann Smoot of Mitchell, IN; one son, Jim Keller of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Merdis Moore of Bedford, IN; two brothers, Fred Chastain of Bedford, IN, and Floyd Chastain of Anderson, IN; fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by an infant brother. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Oolitic Church of Christ. Services for Virginia Keller will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 4th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Guthrie officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Springs Church of Christ Cemetery in Trinity Springs. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Monday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.