July 3, 2024
Jimmie Lovell
Jimmie Lovell, 91 of Bedford passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024, at 5:20 PM at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Kentucky on October 4, 1932, to Earl and Cassie (Sexton) Lovell. Jimmie married Ruby (Sipes) Lovell on June 20, 1969, and she survives. Jimmie worked for 27 years at Sarkes Tarzan in Bloomington, then he worked as a self-employed mechanic and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Lovell of Bedford, six children, Linda Lovell and her companion Terry Graves of Bedford, Carolyn Stigall and husband Kim of Bedford, Bill Hawkins and wife Kathy of Brownstown, Allen Hawkins and companion, Leigh Ann of Seymour, Lisa Hillenburg and husband Dwayne of Bedford, and James Earl Lovell of Bedford, ten grandchildren, Whitney Woerner, Chad Stigall, Darren Stigall, Jacobi Hillenburg, Jareb Hillenburg, Kayla Reed, Tanner Hawkins, Kelly Jo Hawkins, Adam Hawkins, and Dustin Hawkins, 15 Great grandchildren, three sisters, Barbara Woods, Audrey Sutton, Janie Waldon, one brother, Jerry Lovell, one sister-in-law; Carol Ann Lovell.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, and seven siblings.
Private graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday July 3, 2024, at Cresthaven Memory Gardens with Rev. Harold Godsey, officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to IU Health Hospice House, in Jimmie’s memory. Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care, condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
Sharon Kay McHargue
Sharon Kay McHargue, 78, of Mitchell passed peacefully at 10:10 p.m. on July 2, 2024 at Stonebridge Health Campus, with her family.
Born October 23, 1945, she was the daughter of Emery and Wilma (Cooper) Sheeks Graham. She was a lifelong resident of Mitchell and a 1963 graduate of the class of Mitchell High School. Sharon worked at Brass Manufacturing in Mitchell before marrying the love of her life, Michael D. McHargue, on September 4, 1964 and he preceded her in death on September 20, 2016.
Sharon was a homemaker, volunteer at her daughters’ schools, and caretaker of her parents and step-father William Graham. She was on the board for many years of the Sheeks Cemetery in Mitchell, after succeeding her mother. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, playing cards, traveling to casinos, eating out with family and friends, and attending the Huron Baptist Church with her dear friends Brenda and Skip Mathews. She loved spending time with her friends, neighbors, especially Charla and Nelson Terrell and John and Marilyn Lantis, family, and most of all her four grandchildren whom she took care of above and beyond. She and Mike always happily attended every activity of every grandchild.
Survivors include daughters, Kathy (Tom) Scarlett of Bedford and Amy McHargue of Alabama; grandchildren, Kaylin Norris, Nic McHargue, Tyler Scarlett, and Kyla Scarlett; sister-in-law, Susan Wolter and brother-in-law, William McHargue; and several nieces, and nephews. Even though she was an only child, her parents came from large families which gave her many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sharon used to say half-jokingly that she was related to at least half of Mitchell.
Her parents and husband proceeded her in death.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Sheeks Cemetery with Pastor William “Skip” Mathews officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Memorial Gifts: Sheeks Cemetery
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com
Troy Joseph Simpson, Jr.
October 22, 1997 - July 1, 2024
Bedford - Troy Joseph Simpson, Jr., 26, of Bedford, passed away in his home on July 1, 2024.
Troy loved his family, especially his two daughters. He enjoyed watching anime, taking photos, and had recently taken up painting. Troy loved animals, especially cats, and was always trying to adopt strays. He loved music and spending time at home with his family. Troy was known for cracking jokes and trying to make others laugh. He will be missed immensely.
Troy was preceded in death by his father, Troy Simpson, Sr. and his maternal grandmother, Connie Henson.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa and Tod Norman; siblings, Nick (Johanna) De Palma, Mason De Palma, Tori (Alex) Adams, and Julian Norman; grandparents, Terry and Connie Simpson, and Tony Henson; daughters, Elena and Raelynn; his niece and nephew, Zariyya and Gabriel De Palma, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
Viewing and visitation will be held on Monday, July 8th at the Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford from 12-2 pm with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Moose Family Lodge from 2:30-5:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Indiana Recovery Alliance of Bloomington or the White River Humane Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
July 2, 2024
James Anthony “Jimmy” Gratzer
March 27, 1964 – July 1, 2024
Jimmy Gratzer, 60, of Bedford, passed away at 11:55pm, July 1, 2024, at his residence, after an eight-and-a-half-year battle with stage 4 cancer. Born March 27, 1964, in Bedford, he was the son of William “Bill” Gratzer and Freida Faye (Fox) Gratzer. Jimmy married Melody Gould on December 4, 1992, and she survives.
Jimmy worked at Visteon for 20 years. He was Athletic Director at the Thornton Memorial Boys Club and later was medically retired from PRD. Jimmy graduated from Bedford-North Lawrence High School with the class of 1982. He loved music and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Jimmy is his wife Melody; two sons, Korey (Mykel) Flick, and Jase (Erin) Gratzer; Seven grandchildren, Clayton, Madelynn, Briar, Gunnar, Avynn, Maecy, and Emmett; one brother, Billy (Kiva) Gratzer; one sister, Paula Gratzer; brother and sister in law, Travis and Marry Anne Gould; mother in law, Carolyn Gould; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and great nephews and nieces.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Cathy and her husband Terry Clark, Carolyn Lindley, and Patricia in infancy; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Carolyn Gould.
Funeral Services for Jimmy will be held at 11:00am Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, with Pastor Jason Filler officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford. Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, July 5, 2024, also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
Contributions in memory of Jimmy may be made to the IU Health Bedford Cancer Infusion Center.
Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.
David G. Grace
David G. Grace, 70 of Williams passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024, at his residence. David was born in Bedford on May 19, 1954, to Glenn W. and Helen (Howell) Grace. David married Michelle (Fisher) Grace and she survives. David served 12 years in the US Army, he then served in the Indiana National Guard, he has also faithfully served the Lord as a minister.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Grace, children, Tabaitha Perry, David Wayne Grace, and Cheynne Kidwel, grandchildren, Aleigh Perry, Jake Perry, James Kidwel, Alexandria Kidwel, and Victor Kidwel.
Cremation was chosen with a celebration of David’s life at a later, burial will be in Port Williams Cemetery, Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care, condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
Benjamin "Benny" Chambers
August 20, 1939 - June 30, 2024
Bloomington - Benjamin "Benny" Chambers, 84, of Bloomington, passed away at 4:15 am on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Cedar Hurst of Bloomington.
Born August 20, 1939, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Morris and Marie (Mitchell) Chambers. Ben grew up on the family farm in Needmore, Indiana and graduated from Needmore High School. One of his claims to fame was making the last second game-winning basketball shot for the Hilltoppers! Ben went to Indiana University where he got his undergraduate and graduate degrees in business. He worked for 30 years at I.U., retiring as the Assistant Director of Contract and Grant Administration. Ben's favorite pastimes include watching college football and basketball, playing euchre, reading mysteries and working on the farm.
Ben and his wife, Brenda, have been married since 1963. They have enjoyed spending time with life-long friends, traveling around the country, and attending Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.
Ben and Brenda are the proud parents to their two children; daughter, Alayna Gray lives in Bloomington with her husband, Walt. They have two children, Bryce, who lives in Denver, and Macy, who is attending Ball State. Ben and Brenda's son, Eric Chambers, lives on the family farm in Needmore with his wife, Missy, and their children, Breanna and Logan. Their son Matthew Allen lives nearby with his children, Rain and Coal. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Lyndon Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Memorial contributions to go to the Wheeler Mission, Salvation Army, or Samaritan’s Purse.
Donna S. Nelson
Donna S. Nelson, 81 of Bedford passed away on Friday June 28, 2024, at 10:10 AM at IU Health in Bedford. She was born on February 9, 1943, in Bedford to Albert and Pauline (Dorsett) Edwards. Donna worked as a Commodity Broker, survivors include two sons, Tom Nelson, and Joe Nelson, her caregiver and friend, Catina Lawyer, grandchildren, Darian Nelson, Angelina Walker, David Walker, and Jennifer Walker, great grandchild, Cash Aubrey, one brother, Wally Edwards.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Veronica Bon Bon.
Cremation was chosen, Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with her care, condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.