04/30/02
Hanson – Donald J. "Joe" Hanson of Owensburg, IN, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on May 31, 1930, in West Terre Haute, IN, he was the son of Logan and Amelia (Kelly) Hanson.
Surviving are one son, Daniel Hanson of Owensburg, IN; three daughters: Ginny Thompson and Beth Roberts, both of Owensburg, IN, and Amy Thorne of Bedford, IN; two brothers, Lester Wayne Hanson of Owensburg, IN, and Albert Hanson of Bedford, IN; one sister, Betty Gilstrap of Bedford, IN; ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Warren Hanson and James Daniel Hanson; two sisters, Emaline Brown and Mabel Cunningham; and one great-granddaughter, Brianna Hanson.
He was a retired employee of NSWC Crane, retiring in 1992, and was a veteran of the Korean War in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the Leesville Methodist Church.
Services for Donald Hanson will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2nd at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Bro. Phil Thorne officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery in Monroe County, IN. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from noon to the service time Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
White – Dorothy White of Mitchell, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at Mitchell Manor. Born on April 24, 1922, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Logan and Nellie (Quillen) Hawk.
Surviving are one son, Phillip White.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Services for Dorothy White will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Sister Carlita Koch officiating. Burial will follow in Dive Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
04/29/02
Schafer – Evelyn L. Turner Shafer of Bedford, IN, died Monday, April 29, 2002, at Select Care Specialty Hospital in Bloomington. Born on August 17, 1930, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Chester and Margaret (Isom) Spainhourd. She married Kenneth "Red" Turner on October 6, 1951, and he died on February 1977.
Surviving are four children and their spouses: Veda Chorley and husband, Jack, of Las Vegas, NV, Kent Turner and wife, Cindy, of Bedford, IN, Brett Turner and wife Kaylene, of Bedford, IN, and Renee Shapiro and husband Sam, of Bloomington, IN; two sisters, Margaret Brock and Fern Wray, both of Bedford, IN; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, Carl Spainhourd.
She was retired from PTG in Mitchell and was a member of Dive Christian Church.
Services for Evalyn Schafer will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2nd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. until the service time Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Stevens – Marjorie Williams Stevens of Bedford, IN, died Monday, April 29, 2002, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on November 14, 1918, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Oscar and Martha (Matlock) Anderson. She married Clay William and he died in 1967. She married Earl Stevens, and he died in 1989.
Surviving are one son, Robert Williams and his wife, Janet, of Bedford, IN; two daughters Shirley Brinegar and Mary Padgett and her husband, Paul, all of Bedford, IN; eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers.
She had been employed at Dunn Memorial Hospital Food Service and retired in 1983. She was a member of Englewood Trinity Pentecostal Church.
Services for Marjorie Stevens will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2nd, at Englewood Trinity Pentecostal Church with burial following in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the church.
04/28/02
Thompson – Robert Thompson of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on Demeber 9, 1911, in Wayne County, KY, he was the son of Charlie and Jane (Keith) Thompson. He married Madeline Flynn on February 22, 2933, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are four sons and daughters-in-law: Robert Jr. and Ann Thompson of Bedford, IN, Larry Dean and Margarete Thompson of Mitchell, IN, Harold Eugene and Sharon Thompson of Bloomington, IN, and Errol Wayn and Mary Lou Thompson of Oolitic, IN; one brother, Arter Thompson of Springville, IN; one sister, Alice Powell of Springville, IN; thirteen grandchildren, twnety-one great-grandchildren, and fourteen great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Rathmiel Thompson, and four sisters: Lydia Taylor, Ottie Phillips, Pearlie Kidd, Bessie Phillips, and one in infancy; one daughter, Wilma Jean Thompson in infancy; and one great-granddaughter, Jana Lynn.
He was a retired carpenter for McIntyre Bros Construction and a member of the Carpenter's Union Local #546 of Vincennes. He attended the Oak Grove Pentecostal Church.
Services for Robert Thompson will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 1st, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Larry Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
04/26/02
Baker – Gerald (Jerry) Baker of Oolitic, IN, died Friday, April 26, 2002, at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis. Born on May 28, 1943, iin Lafayette, IN, he was the son of Leslie and Irene (Clerget) Baker. He married Karen Hubbard on August 23, 1979, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Holly Baker Cunha and husband, Ralph, of Greenwood, IN; three brothers: William Baker of Monticello, IN, Donald Baker of Buffalo, IN, and John Joseph Baker of Fresno, CA; two sisters, Shirley Balcom of Lancaster, PA, and Carole Stinson of Monon, IN; and one grandson, William Gerald Cunha. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl Baker.
He was a co-owner of Hubbard TV and had attended Purdue University for two years. He was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church, Bedford Lodge #14 F&AM, American Legion Gillen Post #33, Bedford Elks Lodge #826, and F.O.P.
Services for Gerald Baker will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1st, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Gary Cornwell officiating. Burial will follow in Creshaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation, 215 Lexington Ave, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016 or to Hillcrest Christian Church of Bedford.
04/24/02
Jenner – Janet C. Jenner of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on July 4, 1908, in Dun-ness Scotland, she was the daughter of William Sterling and Janet (Hamilton) Cuthill. She married William E. Jenner (former U.S. Senator) on June 30, 1933, and he died on March 9, 1985.
Surviving are one son, William Jenner of Madison, IN; four grandsons: William Joseph Jenner, Scott Lynch, Thomas Patrick Lynch, and Andrew Spencer Lynch, all of Madison, IN; and six great-grandchildren: Max Lynch, Jensen Lynch, Anna Catherine Lynch, Mitchell Lynch, Tatum Lynch, and Lucy Lynch.
In early years, she taught English at Marengo High School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, charter member and organizer of the Bedford Little Theatre, where she was an actor and director, and a member of the Ideal Club.
Services for Janet Jenner will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Curtis Hurley officiating. Entombment will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Bedford Little Theatre, P.O. Box 142, Bedford, IN 47421.
Smith – Peggy Ann Smith of Bedford, IN, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on December 22, 1932, in Wabash, IN, she was the daughter of Garrett and Ella (Toothman) Culver. She married Lawrence Mark Smith in 1974, and he died May 25, 1994.
Surviving are one son, Mike Vinson of Wabash, IN; one daughter, Cathy Ann Campbell of Wabash, IN; three step-daughters: Eileen Bartley of Bedford, IN, Betty K. Wagner of Bloomfield, IN, Loretta Sue Seymour of Copperas Cove, TX; and several grandchildren.
There will be graveside services for Peggy Smith at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 29th, at Knott Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell.
04/22/02
Enochs – Juanita Maxine Enochs of Bedford, IN, died Monday, April 22, 2002, at her residence. Born on May 22, 1930, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Ed and Ida May (Tolbert) Tincher. She first married Willard Tillette, then Walter Austin, then Richard Lee King, and finally Thomas Enochs, Jr. All preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Anthony Tillette of Mitchell, IN; four daughters: Rita Frost, Melvada Dalton, both of Bedford, IN, Elnora Carter of Mitchell, IN, and Barbara Feathers of Marion, IN; one brother, Howard Tincher of Mitchell, IN; two sisters, Francis Fox of Mitchell, IN, and Gladys Brock of Seymour, IN; sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; one son, James Tillette; three brothers: Keith, Raymond, and Lee Tincher; and two sisters, Lola Tincher and Orpha Edwards.
She was a homemaker.
Services for Juanita Enochs will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26th, at Haverly Mortuary with Pastor Steve Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Friday at Haverly Mortuary.
Holland – Henry T. Holland of Campbellsburg, died Monday, April 22, 2002, at his residence. Born on August 31, 1919, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Dr. Deward Julius (D.J.) and Zella (Kinser) Holland. He married Ruth Brown in September, 1944, and she died June 24, 2001.
Surviving are one sister, Helen H. Gross of Bloomington, IN. He was preceded in death by his wife and three brothers: William Holland, Robert Deward Holland, and John Winepark Holland.
He was a farmer, a graduate of University High School in Bloomington, and attended Indiana University. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Bloomington.
Services for Henry Holland will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27th, at Chastain Funeral in Mitchell. Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service time Saturday at Chastain Funeral Home.
04/21/02
Wolpert – Kathryn Railing Wolpert of Scottsburg, IN, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Sunday, April 21, 2002, at her residence. Born on March 3, 1909, in Seymour, IN, she was the daughter of Burns and Carrie (Walker) Railing. She married Edwin Wolpert on March 23, 2935, and he died in 1984.
Surviving are three sons: Robert Edwin Wolpert of Silversprings, MD, John Wolpert of Sellersburg, IN, and Marvin Wolpert of Columbus, OH; one daughter, Sue Balmer of Clarksville, IN; one brother, Max Railing of Dallas, TX; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, Robert Railing; and three sisters: Doris Craig, Thelma Murphy, and Sue Hutton.
She was a retired interior decorator. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Austin, IN, the Daughters of the American Revolution at Scottsburg, and the Eastern Star at Scottsburg.
Services for Kathryn Wolpert will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 25th, at Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Donald Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Thursday at Haverly Mortuary.
04/19/02
Taylor – George H. "Junior" Taylor, Jr. of Bedford, IN, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, April 19, 2002, at Hospitality House. Born on June 21, 1939, in Mitchell, IN, he was the son of George Henry and Nina May (Kines) Taylor.
Surviving are three brothers: James H. Taylor of Peru, IN, Leroy Taylor of Mitchell, IN, and Shelva S. Taylor of Albany, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters: Caroline Nora Taylor, Pauline Taylor, Myrtle Roeseline Taylor, Minnie Christine Taylor, and Joan Jackie Taylor; and three brothers: Joseph Newton Taylor, Paul Henry Taylor, and Jasper Harold Taylor.
He was a bartender and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Services for George Taylor will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service time Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home.
04/18/02
Reed – Loretta J. Reed of Bedford, IIN, died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on May 24, 1938, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Carl and Eva (Sullivan) Terrell. She married Gary Reed on December 12, 1959, in Bedford, IN, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are three sons: Mark Reed of Indianapolis, IN, Cameron Reed of Greencastle, IN, and Aaron Reed of Bedford, IN; one sister, Ramona Patton of Indianapolis; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Gloria Springer; and one brother, Charles Terrell.
She was a homemaker.
Services for Loretta Reed will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 23rd, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Dive Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
04/17/02
Asbell – Doris Chilton Asbell of Hopkinsville, KY, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002. Born on November 28, 1903, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Robert and Blanche (Chilton) Pitman. She married Foster Asbell on October 13, 1928, and he preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Janice Reynolds of Oolitic, IN, and Marilyn Hays of Hopkinsville, KY; one brother, Bob Pitman of Washington, IN; one sister, Martha Hudson of Indianapolis, IN; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters, one brother, one son, and one grandson.
She was elected Lawrence County Treasurer in 1950, serving two terms, and was deputy treasurer to Paul Chase, Ruth Holmes, and Frank Braman, serving in the office until 1970. She was active in Lawrence County Republican Women's Club, American Cancer Society, Business and Professional Women's Club, and a member of Lawrence County Historical Society. She was a member of the Oolitic Church of Christ.
Services for Doris Asbell will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 22nd, at Ferguson Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Oolitic Church of Christ or to the charity of your choice.
04/16/02
Eads – Earmy Lester Eads of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday at his daughter's residence. Born on September 26, 1920, in Monroe County, IN, he was the son of George and Stella (Turner) Eads. He married Jaunita Mae Kinser on June 30, 1943, and she died August 2, 2000.
Surviving are one son, Danny W. Eads of Bedford, IN; four daughters: Peggy Ratliff, Marita Bunch, Rebecca K. Turpin, and Luetta Patton, all of Bedford, IN; one brother, Vasel Eads of Heltonville, IN; fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; three brothers: Gilbert, Delbert, Clifford Eads; four sisters: Mamie Norman, Goldie Deckard, Truly Southern, and Nina Eads; one one grandaughter, Marquita Ratliff.
He was a retired quarry worker and had been employed at Reeds Quarry (formerly known as Texas Quarry) in Bloomington.
Services for Earmy Eads will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20th, at the Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. J.D. Pickett and Bro. Greg Eads officiating. Burial will follow in Coveyville Cemetery in Lawrence County, IN; Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 2 p.m. until the service time Saturday at the Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene.
Hogle – Gertrude Adams Hogle of Hamilton, OH, formerly of Bedford, IN, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at the Hillandale Nursing Home in Hamilton. Born on June 23, 1911, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Nellie (James) Barnett. She first married Vernie W. Adams in November, 1926; he died in July, 1966. She then married Chester W. Hogle in 1970, and he died in May, 1982.
Surviving are one son, Vernie Adams of Elizabeth, CO; two daughters, Phyllis Reichard of Seymour, IN, and Alma Fainc of Hamilton, OH; two brothers, Howard Barnett of Seattle, WA, and Martin Barnett of Springville, IN; two sisters, Edith Delaney of Seattle, WA, and Jane Hartman of Quartzsite, AZ; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands; one daughter, Alice Adams; one son, Robert Adams; two brothers, Charles and Ralph Barnett; one sister, Alice Brown; and three grandchildren.
She was a nurses aide for eleven years at the Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford, IN, and a life long member of the First Church of God in Bedford.
Services for Gertrude Hogle will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Kenny Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the service time Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Lynch – Onis D. (Bud) Lynch of Bloomington, IN, formerly of Fayetteville, IN, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Michigan City, IN. Born on November 22, 1951, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Charles S. and Norma Jean (Davis) Lynch.
Surviving are two sister, Jenell Rains of Bedford, IN, and Leah Ann Lynch of Staten Island, NY; one brother, Donald Charles Lynch of Ahsley, IN ;and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
He was a laborer and a 1972 graduate of Fayetteville High School. He was a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church.
There will be memorial services for Onis Lynch at a later date with burial in the Fayetteville Church of Christ Cemetery. Local information provided by the Day & Carter Mortuary.
04/14/02
Lessig – Harold W. Lessig of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on October 6, 1930, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Orville and Julia Ann (Cole) Lessig. He married Roberta Chastain on April 15, 1950, and she died November 19, 1997.
Surviving are three daughters: Joyce Lessig of Bloomington, IN, Linda Lessig of Bedford, IN, and Juanita Card of Orleans, IN; two brothers, Leroy Lessig of Huron, IN, and Roy Dale Lessig of Florida; three sisters: Ruby Shelton and Judy Lessig, both of Bedford, IN, and Janet Miller of Illinois; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; three brothers: Rick, Mike, and Perry Lessig; and three sisters: Maxine Watterson, Josephine Henson, and Norma Jean Chastain.
He was a retired limestone hooker from Indiana Limestone Company.
Services for Harold Lessig will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Fred Barger officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
04/13/02
Becker – Dolph S. Becker of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, April 13, 2002, at the White River Lodge in Bedford. Born on April 3, 1913, he was the son of A.C. and May (Sunkle) Becker. He married Agnes Groset on September 28, 1947, and she died in October, 2000.
Surviving are two sons, John Dolph Becker of Carmel, IN, and Philip E. Becker of Columbus, IN; and six grandchildren.
He was a public accountant and owner of Becker Accounting Service, and president/owner of Bedford Cut Stone Co Inc. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge #14, York Rite, Eastern Star, and Scottish Rite.
There will be graveside services for Dolph Becker at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16th, at the Riverview Cemetery in Seymour, IN, with the Rev. Curtis Hurley officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Masonic Service will be a 7 p.m. Monday evening.
Graham – William E. Graham of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, April 13, 2002, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on April 4, 1916, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Bert and Ottie (Barlow) Graham. He was first married to Ada Howell on September 29, 1938, and she died November 4, 1965. He next married Wilma Sheeks, and she died September 12, 1994.
Surviving are one son, Jack Graham of Jeffersonville, IN; one daughter, Bonnie Scherschel of Bedford, IN; one step-daughter, Sharon McHargue of Mitchell, IN; two brothers, James O. Graham of Jeffersonville, IN, and Ova L. Graham of Salem, IN; seven grandchildren: Brad Graham of Atlanta, GA, Tracy Graham and Susie Graham, both of Cleveland, OH, Lisa Morles and Ashley Graham, both of Jeffersonville, IN, Mathew Scherschel and Jamie Kline, both of Mitchell, IN; two step-grandchildren, Kathy Scarlett and Amy McHargue, both of Bedford, IN; eleven great-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives and two sons, Jerry and William A. Graham.
He was a retired employee of the state and county highway departments. He was a member of Church of the Nazarene in Mitchell and the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939.
Services for William Graham will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16th, at Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Mark Bechtel officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at Haverly Mortuary.
Shipley – Mary B. Seals Shipley, of Rogers, AR, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Rogers, AR. Born on October 6, 1911, in Fletcher, NC, she was the daughter of Kenneth Raymond and Mary E. (Souther) Seals. She married Thomas Jefferson Shipley on January 2, 1943, and he died March 4, 1960.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Seals, on January 8, 2000.
She received a Master of Science degree in education from Indiana University. She was an elementary school teacher and had taught in Fletcher, NC, Orange County, and retired from Mitchell Community Schools in 1972 with thirty-three years of service.
There will be a graveside service for Mary Shipley at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17th, at Mitchell Cemetery with Bro. Howard Burris officiating. Chastain Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation.
04/12/02
Brewer – Hallie Brewer of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, April 12, 2002. Born on January 19, 1903, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Fred and Mary Frances "Belle" (Tolliver) Burton. She married M.W. "Skinner" Brewer and he died September 6, 1977.
Surviving are one daughter, Jenny Leonard of Mitchell, IN; two step-sons, Joe Brewer of Washington, IL, and Don Brewer of Prescott, WI; one step-daughter, Marjorie McDowell of Woodbridge, VA; one half-brother, Wally Burton of Mitchell, IN; two grandchildren,, Larry Leonard and wife, Francie, and Pam Meadows and husband, Phil, all of Mitchell, IN; four great-grandchildren: Curt Day, Marci Arthur, Jamie Meadows, and Gena Maddox; six great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Colleen Edwards; two brothers, Harley and Raymond "Slick" Burton; three sisters: Lena Davis, Ella Burton, and Addie Anderson; and two great-grandchildren, Todd Leonard and Brittany Meadows.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Mitchell.
Services for Hallie Brewer will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 15th, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Kirkman officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Chastain Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. until the service time Monday at the First Baptist Church.
Chastain – J. Arthur Chastain of Zapata, TX, formerly of Mitchell, IN, died Friday, April 12, 2002, at his residence. Born on September 15, 1911, in Stonington (Lawrence County), IN, he was the son of Jesse and Mary Etta (Freed) Chastain. He married Mildred A. Porter on July 2, 1932, and she died February 12, 2001.
Surviving are one daughter, Karon Ann Wingard of Bloomington, IN; two sons, J. Keith Chastain of Lakewood, CO, and Dr. Gary K. Chastain of Richmond, KY; one sister, Lois Shipman of Bedford, IN; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three nieces, one nephew, and caregivers Eliza De Los Santos and Joyce Martinez.
He was preceded in death by his wife; four brothers: Elbert, Austin, Robert, and Theodore Chastain; and one sister, Norma Chastain.
He was a retired farmer and had been employed at Carpenter Body Works, and at the Boat Yard in Jeffersonville during World War II. A 1930 graduate of Mitchell High School, he was a recipient of the Oral Dalton Memorial Award in 1930. He was elected Bono Township Trustee and to the Mitchell Community School Board of Trustees. He served on the first Soil and Water Conservation board, and was active many years in the Springville Feeder Auction. He helped organize the Little and Babe Ruth Leagues in Mitchell and was a 4-H leader for fifteen years.
Services for Arthur Chastain will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17th, at Chastain Funeral Home with the Revs. Carl Brown and Mary E. Jensen officiating. Burial will follow in Talbott Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 pm. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service time on Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home.
04/11/02
Beaver – Gladys M. Beavers of Fort Ritner, IN, died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on April 27, 1923, in Fort Ritner, IN, she was the daughter of Edwin and Clara (Foster) Evans. She married Merle Beavers in October, 1940.
Surviving are seven daughters: Priscilla Davidson of Medora, IN, Iva White of Bedford, IN, Carolyn Prince of Bedford, IN, Clara Hiatt of Indianapolis, IN, Sharon Pierce of Orleans, IN, Patricia Brown of Bedford, IN, Mary Oliver of Dayton, OH; one son, Roy Beavers of Fort Ritner, IN; eighteen grandchildren, and thirty-one great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; one sister; two sons, Clarence Beavers and Virgil Beavers; one daughter, Grace Sullivan; and three granddaughters.
She was a homemaker and of Pentecostal faith.
Services for Gladys Beavers will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16th, at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Dixon Chapel Cemetery in Leesville. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
Sowers – Mary Gail Sowers of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Sparksville, IN, died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Keystone Health Care Center in Indianapolis. Born on November 29, 1940, in Jackson County, IN, she was the daughter f John and Sylvia Starr.
Surviving are two daughters, Trixie Meadows of Langley Air Force Base, VA, and Tammy Abel Warrenton, VA; one son, Edward Abel, Jr. of Sparksville, IN; and four grandchildren: Matthew Carter,, Jason Meadows, C.J. Abel, and Julie Abel.
She was a nurse.
There will be graveside services for Mary Sowers at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 15th, at Pinhook Cemetery in Lawrence County, IN. Friends may call from 1-2:30 p.m. Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford.
Terrell – Louise Terrell of Huron, IN, died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on February 11, 1919, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Ivy (Williams) Etchison. She married Donald Terrell on November 11, 1939, and he died November 8, 1995.
Surviving are one son, Ted Terrell of Huron, IN; three daughters: Beverly Carla Robinson of Mitchell, IN, Jacquelin Sue Wadsworth of Shoals, IN, and Marlene Elaine Beavers of Bedford, IN; four sisters: Ruby Kinder and Lucille Lynch, both of Williams, IN, Lorene Mitchell of Oolitic, IN, and Marcia Tolbert of Mitchell, IN; fourteen grandchildren: Brenda Lee Winters, James Eddie Robinson, Carla Lee Mills, Anthony Lee Wadsworth, Eric Ray Wadsworth, Jennifer Sue Wadsworth, Melissa Lynn Beavers, Juanita Louise Deckard, Patricia Ann Morgan, Jessica Elaiine Jaggers, Anna Marie Dotts, Kevin Eugene Terrell, Troy Lee Bell, and Jerry Eugene Bell; and twenty-two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, Leroy Etchison; and two sisters, Marie Mundy and Luella Craig.
She was a homemaker and a graduate of Williams High School. She was a member of Port William Church of Christ.
Services for Louise Terrell will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14th, at the Chastain Funeral Home with the Rev. Merla Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Huron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. until the service time Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home.
04/08/02
Horner – Jackie R. Hornner of Bedford, IN, died Monday, April 8, 2002, at his residence. Born on October 6, 1929, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Thomas and Frieda (Remke) Horner. He married Betty Jean Martin on March 24, 1951, in Shelbyville, IN, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Penny Rae Horner of Tunnelton, IN, and Pamela Horner of Bedford, IN; one sister, Mary Romolo of Trenton, NJ; two brothers, James Horner of Bedford, IN, and Donovan Horner of Tunnelton, IN; two grandchildren, Tara Terrell and Ashley Coffman, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was self-employed as owner and operator of Horner's Fruit Market and was a veteran of World War II. He attended the Free Methodist Church.
Services for Jackie Horner will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Tunnelton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
King – Vanie King of Bedford, IN,, died Monday, April 8, 2002, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on July 17, 1904, in Monroe County, IN, she was the daughter of Jack and Emma (Smith) Medlock. She married Manford King on December 20, 1919, and he died March 1, 1983.
Surviving are two daughters, Maxine Stigall of Bedford, IN, and Wilma Webb of Oolitic, IN; two sisters, Charlotte Amick of Needmore, IN, and Barbara Williams of Fayetteville, IN; four brothers: Dr. John Medlock and Dr. Robert Medlock, both of Bedford, IN, Hilbert Medlock of Patton Hill (Bedford, IN) and Charles Medlock of Anderson, IN; six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Rose Seidle; five sisters: Gleeda Arthur, Ina Hollars, and 3 in infancy; and two brothers, Lesla and Chester Medlock.
She was retired from the restaurant business in Martinsville and a grocery in Bedford. She was a member of Gulletts Creek Baptist Church.
Services for Vanie King will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Russ Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the service time on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Payton – Joanne Payton of Bedford, IN, died Monday, April 8, 2002, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on March 24, 1937, she was the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Nichols) Walters. She married Floy Payton on October 6, 1956, and he survives.
Surviving are her husband, Floy, of VA; one daughter, Carolyn Payton of Manassas, VA; one sons Keith Payton and wife, Jennifer, of Mitchell, IN; two grandchildren, Alexis and Ethan Payton, both of Mitchell, IN; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Tunnelton United Methodist Church and the Women of the Moose Lodge of Manassas, VA.
Services for Joanne Payton will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Fred Barger officiating. Burial will follow in Dixon Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
04/07/02
Easton – Daniel Adam Easton of Bedford, IN, died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on July 1, 1980, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Warren Easton and Kathy (Hash) Tosti.
Surviving are his mother and step-father, Kathy and Tony Tosti of Bedford, IN; his father, Warren Easton of Springville, IN; one brother and his wife, David and Meagan Easton of Bedford, IN; one son and his girlfriend, Nathaniel Easton and Alisha Raines of Bedford, IN; and his maternal grandmother, Hazel Hash of Bedford, IN. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylous Easton, and his maternal grandfather, Bernard Hash.
He was employed by PRD in Bedford and was a member of the First Church of God.
Services for Daniel Easton will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Bob Courson officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Slusher – E. Raymond Slusher of Bedford, IN, formerly of Lizemore, WV, died Sunday, April 7, 2002. Born on February 5, 1915, in Floyd, VA, he was the son of James and Marcella (Dehart) Slusher. He married Arlene Morton on September 15, 1941, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one son, James P. Slusher and wife, Kara, of Dunkirk, MD; one daughter, Cathy M. Cobb and husband, Ronnie, of Bedford, IN; one granddaughter, Donella Cobb Bredeweg and husband, Bradley, of Mitchell, IN; three grandsons: Douglas Cobb of Terre Haute, IN, Steven Cobb of Greenwood, IN, and Jeffery Slusher of Dunkirk, MD; and one great-granddaughter, Sarah Bredeweg. He was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond Jr. and Rodney Dean Slusher; one brother, Clarence Slusher; and two sisters, Lorena Harmon and Beulah Sowers.
He retired from Union Carbide Metals Division Allow, WV, and was an army veteran of World War II, serving in the Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment in the South Pacific. He was awarded three bronze stars for his service. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Lizemore, WV, and upon moving to Indiana, he attended the Bedford Free Methodist Church.
Services for Raymond Slusher will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Wargo – Bruce Wargo of Williams, IN, died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on February 18, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of John and Eva Wargo. He married Mary Anne East on June 15, 1991, in Tennessee, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are four sons: Matthew Wargo of Masena, NY, Jeremy Floerke of Mitchell, IN, Jesse Floerke of Williams, IN, and Lucas Wargo, at home; one daughter, Robin Floerke of Oolitic, IN; one brother, John Wargo of Clearwater, FL; one sister, Mrs. Raymond (Sally) Picard of Lewiston, ME; and one grandson, Corbin Floerke of Oolitic, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He retired from GM Central Foundry in October 1999 and was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, serving in Vietnam from 1969-1971. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church.
Services for Bruce Wargo will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10th, at the St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with graveside military rites accorded by member of the American Legion Gillen Post #33. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
04/06/02
West – Victor L. West of Springville, IN, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Bloomington Hospital. Born on August 24, 1911, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Howard and Alice (Haycock) West. He married Mary Catherine Ray on February 19, 1938, and she died August 24, 1998.
Surviving are one daughter, Vicky Day West Whitt of Springville, IN; two sons, Wendell Eugene West and Lester Leon West, both of Springville, IN; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers; one sister; one son, Lonnie West; and one grandson, Terry West.
He retired from Central Foundry and was a farmer. He was a member of Hobbieville Community Church.
Services for Victor West will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bros. Max Shelton, Gordon Tilley, and Merla Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Dishman Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Stone City Christian Academy.
04/04/02
Beasley – Jesse David Beasley of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, April 4, 2002, at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on February 1, 1947, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Noble "Buck" and Rosie (Hardin) Beasley. He married Charlene Yaw, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife of Terre Haute, IN, are one son, Eric Beasley of Bedford, IN; mother, Rosie Beasley of Mitchell, IN; three brothers: Kenneth Beasley of Vienna, VA, Michael and Noble Bealey, both of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Peggy McCameron of Mitchell, IN; one grandson, Trenton Beasley. He was preceded in death by his father; one son, Gregory; one brother, Stephen James Beasley; and one sister, Patricia Ann George.
He was a retired employee of Carpenter Body Works in Mitchell. He was a member of Spice Valley Baptist Church and ABATE.
Services for Jesse Beasley will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13th, at Haverly Mortuary with the Rev. Lewis Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday ast Haverly Mortuary.
04/05/02
Collier – Juanita M. Collier of Bedford, IN, died Friday, April 5, 2002. Born on May 25, 1918, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Noble and Margaret (Crawford) Sears. She married James Collier on May 18, 1937, and he died July 24,, 1996.
Surviving are one son, Arthur R. Collier of Orleans, IN; one grandson and his wife, Rusty and Susan Collier of Bedford, IN; one granddaughter, Carman Fish of Bedford; and six great-grandchildren: Andrea Pruett, Melanie Floerke, Erica Colier, Jody Fish, Bobbetta Fish, and Ashley Fish. She was preceded in death by her husband; five sisters: Jeanette Brown, Marie Fortune, Margaret Vierth, Bernice Mitchell, and Dorothy Eggers; and five brothers: Robert, Kenneth, Leslie, Ambrose, and Wayne Sears.
She was a homemaker and attended Old Union Christian Church.
There will be graveside services for Juanita Collier at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 8th, at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Merla Craig officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Kirkman – Mary Jane Kirkman of Bedford, IN, died Friday, April 5, 2002, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born on October 28, 1928, in Pinhook (Lawrence County, IN), she was the daughter of Everett and Maude Alice Ingle. She married William (Bill) Kirkman oon October 17, 1942, and he survives.
Surviving with her husband are one daughter and her husband, Rita and James Bradley McGinness; one granddaughter and her husband, DeAnne and Reece Riggle; one grandson, Byron K. Goen; three great-grandchildren, Shelby, Rehn, and Shiley Riggle; one sister, Mrs. Jack (Kathryn) Sallee; step grandchildren, Jason McGinnes and wife Laura, Jennifer Rainey and husband Isaac; step-great-grandchildren, Madison McGinness and Abigail Rainey, all of Bedford, IN, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth Ingle, Harold Ingle, and William Richard Ingle; and two sisters, Rowena Flinn and Lucille Williams.
A 1936 graduate of Tunnelton High School, she had worked at Reliance Mfg. during WWII, and later operated a beauty salon from her home for many years. She and her husband owned and operated Bid-Lo Construction Company, where she worked as a secretary. She was active in the Lawrence County Democratic Party, American Cancer Society, and was a life-long member of the Pinhook Church of Christ.
Services for Mary Kirkman will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 8the at the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Mike Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Pinhook Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.
Rueter – Jesse Helen Reuter of Bedford, IN, died Friday, April 5, 2002. Born on March 12, 1908, in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Aden O. and Emma L. (Voyles) Gainey. She married Erle D. Reuter on January 18, 1925, and he died on April 13, 1967.
Surviving are two sons, Conrad Reuter of Sarasota, FL, and Dr. John Reuter and wife, Karen, of Bedford, IN, and Nokomis, FL; six grandchildren: Mark Reuter of Livonia, MI, Michelle Litkhoui of Rochester Hills, MI, Barbara Hennig of Columbus, IN, Rebecca Hitchcock of Bedford, IN, Cynthia Reuter of San Francisco, CA, and John Michael Reuter of Fountain Hills, AZ; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. John Gainey, and Dr. Wesley Gainey; two sisters, Mary W. Hamilton and Mildred Wilcott; and one daughter-in-law, Harriette Reuter.
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Order of the Easter Star, Duplicate Bridge Club, D.A.R., Dance Club, Women's Dept. Club, Blue Chips, Mr. Investment Club and was a Red Cross volunteer.
Services for Jesse Helen Reuter will be at 11:00 p.m. Friday, April 12th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. Bob Dailey officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
04/03/02
Gatin – Alice M. Gatin of Bedford, IN, died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Hospitality House Nursing Center. Born on July 18, 1923, in Clinton, IN, she was the daughter of Dewey Joseph and Lucy Gertrude (Hollingsworth) Anderson.
Surviving are one daughter Gerri Basinger and husband, Louis, of Bedford, IN; two grandsons and their wives, Michael and Teresa Basinger and Mario and Susan Basinger, all of Bedford, IN; one granddaughter, Angela Basinger of Bedford, IN; companion, Russell Bevers of Bedford, IN; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Herschel "Bud" Anderson, Homer "Joe" Anderson, and David Cormican; and four former husbands: Vernard Crockett, Walter Pounds, Vernon Botner, and John Gatin.
She was a retired nurses aide in Lawrence, Jackson, and Vigo Counties and was of Baptist faith.
Services for Alice Gatin will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6th, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
04/02/02
Watterson – Carl "Fred" Watterson of Mitchell, IN, died Tuesday, April 2,2002, at his residence. Born on April 8, 1928, in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Ora and Minnie (Grey) Watterson. He married Sylvia Bell on June 18, 1949, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Cathy Jones of Mitchell, IN; one son, Dennis F. Watterson of Mitchell, IN; one sister, Betty Roach of Bedford, IN; three grandchildren: Alan Watterson, Heidi Hutton, and Justin Watterson; and four great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers: John, Don, Ed, Ralph, Stanley, and Roy Watterson; five sisters: Zelma Watterson, Sylvia Jones, Mary McCameron, Faye Bowden, and Helen Goins.
He was owner of Watterson Shuttling Service and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, past vice-commander of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post #250, and a former board member of the Marion Township Fire Department.
Services for Carl Watterson will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 5th, at Liberty Baptist Church with the Revs. Dale Hatfield and Carl Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Baptist Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post #250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9107.
03/30/02
Grissom – Leslie Harley Grissom of Bedford, IN, died Saturday, March 30, 2002 at Bloomington Hospital. Born on May 25, 1933, in Williams, IN, he was the son of Long and Mina Vivian (Colglazier) Grissom. He married Patricia Lou George on October 25, 1951, and she survives.
Surviving with his wife are one son, Michael Leslie Grissom of Oolitic, IN; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Vicky Grissom) Hicks of Bedford, IN; one sister, Maxine Golden Rogers; three grandchildren, Leslie Joe Hicks, Amanda Jane Grissom, and John Michael Harley Grissom; and one nephew, Preston Terry Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Oliver E. Flynn; and one niece, Debra Beaver.
He was a retired Chevrolet car salesman in Bedford and was a 1952 graduate of Williams High School. He was a member of American Legion Gillen Post #33 and a lifetime honorary member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsman's Club. He was an accomplished musician and entertainer for forty-five years in and around Lawrence County.
Services for Leslie Grissom will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3rd, at the Day & Carter Mortuary with the Revs. Merla Craig and Richard Tallman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
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