January 5, 2025
Donald Cecil Mahan
Donald Cecil Mahan, 89, died at his home in Salem surrounded by family and went home to be with his Lord on January 3, 2025. He was born December 3, 1935 to Lewie Cecil and Goldie Mae (Grow) Mahan in Bedford, IN. He married his high school sweetheart Nancy Louise Whalen April 30, 1955 and they were blessed with three precious daughters, Kim, Cindy and Fran.
He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1954 and Indiana Central Business College with an accounting degree in 1968. He found Jesus July 4th, 1960 at Tulip Street Christian Church in Mitchell and later served as deacon and elder. He was an ordained minister with a passion for small country churches and the elderly. The Lord called him to pastor New Union Christian Church in Bedford, 1969-1970, Mt. Hebron Church of Christ in Salem, 1972-1975, Fishing Creek Chapel in Mitchell, 1978-1986, Heltonville Christian Church in Heltonville, 1987-1992, Saltillo Christian Church in Campbellsburg, 2003-2006, Mt. Carmel in Campbellsburg, 2010 - 2015. While serving these churches he worked as an accountant at Deterling Synkowski CPA Firm in Bloomington, Royal Chevrolet in Bloomington, M & E Honda in Bedford, and Hancock Construction in Mitchell. He worked and retired in 2000 from GE in Bloomington. In between his full time serving churches he also did revivals, filled in at various churches, performed weddings and many funerals. He did interim pasturing at Walnut Street Christian Church in Bloomington and Sugar Creek Christian Church in Campbellsburg. He was a member of Carter’s Creek Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife Nancy of 69 years, daughters, Kimmala Jane Johnson of Rolla, MO, Cynthia Jo Seaver (Gregory) of Jeffersonville, IN and Fran Renee’ Bixler (Charles) of Pekin, IN. They were blessed with ten grandchildren Elizabeth Ann Markham (Matt) of Roanoke, VA; Nathaniel Galen Johnson (Kenedie) of Sitka, AK; Sarah Abigail Mellas (Nathan) of Lenoir City, TN; Seth Gabriel Johnson (Cate) of Rolla, MO; Hannah Ruth Johnson of Maryville, TN; Timothy Joel Johnson of Rolla, MO; Tiffani Lynn Purdue (Joe) of Ellettsville, IN; David Lee Bixler of Gosport, IN; Jonathan David Bixler (Alexis) of Salem, IN; Joshua Andrew Bixler (Le Ann) of Pekin, IN and twelve great grandchildren, Ariana and Kevin Markham; Evan, Elliana and Lillian Mellas; Adeline, Bryce and Dane Johnson; Anakin, Oliver and Lincoln Bixler; and Mason Pardue. He is also survived by his sister Brenda Sue Harris of Daphne, AL and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Galen Johnson and brother-in-law David Whalen.
Viewing and service will be held at Cresthaven Funeral Home and Memory Gardens 3522 Dixie Hwy (Old 37), Bedford, IN 47421. Viewing will be on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 4-8pm, and on Friday from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held on Friday January 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Brother Phil McDonald officiating, burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens, condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
Brian Stewart
January 18, 1983 - January 2, 2025
Brian Stewart, 41, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his residence. Born January 18, 1983, he was the son of Shannon Reed and Michelle Stewart-Burris.
Arrangement are pending at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford.
Sandra Jane Leatherman
MITCHELL – Sandra Jane Leatherman, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her friend’s residence.
Born December 2, 1956, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Harry and Doris (Survance) Russell. Sandra married Jack D. Leatherman on March 31, 2001 and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2023.
Sandra was a 1974 graduate of Mitchell High School. She worked at Dana Corporation, and at The Keg and Bass Liquor stores. Sandra loved her horses, goats, and her dogs. She was a member of Spice Valley Baptist Church.
Surviving are her friends and caregivers, Betty and Dale Briner of Mitchell; brother, Alan Russell of Mitchell; step-mother, Mary Lee Russell; step-brothers, Steve Lofland and Randy Lofland; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Roger Allen officiating. Burial will be in Lawrenceport Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial Gifts: Phi Beta Psi Sorority Theta Alpha Gamma Chapter - Bedford
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com
Glenda Yvonne Fisher
October 3, 1943 – January 1, 2025
Bedford – Glenda Yvonne Fisher, 81, of Bedford, passed away at 4:54 am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital.
Born October 3, 1943, in Heltonville, she was the daughter of Elmer G. and Mildred “Leola” (Barrett) Harrell. She married James A. Fisher on June 10, 1962, and he preceded her in death on January 2, 2020. She was a secretary for Homosassa Christian Church in Florida and had been a Tupperware sales representative for 30+ years. She was a volunteer coordinator at Hoosier Christian Village and owner of Bedford Lawn & Garden Center. She was a member of the Heltonville Christian Church and attended New Union Christian Church. As the wife of a pastor, she was affiliated with many churches in Lawrence and Jackson Counties. Additionally, she was a 50+ year member of the Leesville Order of the Eastern Star where she had served as Worthy Matron numerous times.
Survivors include a son, Mark Fisher and wife, Crystal, of Bedford; a daughter, Pamela Adam and husband, Brandon, of Lexington, IN; four grandchildren, Travis Fisher and wife, Jamie, of Odon, Trista Sego and husband, Camden, of Bloomington, Victoria O’Connell and Kylie O’Connell both of Lexington, IN; two great-grandchildren, Grayson Lee Sego and Reid Lee Fisher; a brother, James Harrell and wife, Brenda, of Seymour; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister-in-law, Sheila Harrell.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 4th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Taylor Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Mundell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
January 3, 2025
Ryan “Jed” Zumhingst
August 10, 1954 – December 30, 2024
Williams – Ryan “Jed” Zumhingst, 70, of Williams, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.
Born August 10, 1954, in Seymour, he was the son of Orville Kenneth and Doris Jeanette (Stroud) Zumhingst. He married Melanie Hanners on May 29, 1999, and she survives. He was a mechanic and owner of Jed’s Auto Service for over 30 years where he touched and helped many people. Recently he worked at Rural King and Advance Auto. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church.
Surviving with his wife, Melanie are children, Tina Jones and husband, Aaron, of Bedford, Angela Allen and husband, Tony, of Oolitic, James Zumhingst and wife, Jamie, of Ft. Liberty, NC, Emilee Hannum, of Bedford, Ahna Jaime and husband, Juan Carlos, of Bloomington; step-sons, Evan Burns and wife, Josefa, of Chesapeake, VA and Anthony Burns and wife, Karrie, of Shoals; sisters, Linda Taylor, of Williams, Geri Ann Daugherty, of Avoca, and Debra Zumhingst, of Bedford; eleven grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 4th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Sorenson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 3rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Arthur Edward Van Arsdel
Arthur Edward Van Arsdel, better known as Sonny and locally referred to as the 'Goat Man,’ is preceded by his mother Ruby Branam Strain and his father, Arthur Sr. He graduated from Bloomington High School and the IU Law Enforcement Academy. He began his career as GM of Pepsi-Cola of Bloomington then the next 30 years in real estate. He then worked for Marsh in Indianapolis managing underperforming VP stores. A lover of Hoosiers sports, he was also a scratch golfer and enjoyed riding his bike as late as fall ‘23. After retirement, he enjoyed his country home in Heltonville with his pet goats, Waylon & Willie, and his cat Miss Kitty. He is survived by his only daughter Tonya Rae Figg and his grandson Riley Joseph Figg. His family loves him and he will be missed by all.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 2nd at Donkeytown, 3522 Pleasant Run Road, Heltonville, with Duane Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Gilgal Cemetery. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
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