September 13, 2024
Rick Dawn Elkins
March 19, 1961 – September 10, 2024
Bedford – Rick Dawn Elkins, 63, of Bedford, passed away at 4:43 pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Born March 19, 1961, in Bedford, he was the son of Caroll Eugene and Mildred Louise (May) Elkins. He was a retired maintenance worker at Spring Mill State Park.
Survivors include a brother, Mike Elkins, of Bedford; sister, Cathy Colvin of Washington, IN; two nieces, Casandra Elkins and Kathleen Elkins, both of Bedford; a great-nephew, Jacob Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gary and Steve Elkins.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
September 11, 2024
Eddie W. Fitzgerald
October 6, 1941 – September 9, 2024
Bedford – Eddie W. Fitzgerald, 82, of Bedford, passed away at 10:06 am on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his residence.
Born October 6, 1941, in Oolitic, he was the son of Kelsie and Wyrtis R. (Hughes) Fitzgerald. He was a graduate of Oolitic High School with the class of 1959. He married Gaye Hardgrove on June 3, 1962, and she survives. He was employed as an installer at Western Electric from 1960 to 1981. He founded Fitzgerald Excavating in 1980 to present and was co-owner of Limestone Catering from 2002 to 2009. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Gaye, of Bedford; two daughters, Kelly Fitzgerald Cobb and Kim Deckard-Morris, both of Bedford; five grandsons, Ryan (Dr. Brandy) Deckard, of Bloomington, Tyler (Stacie) Deckard, of Ohio, Evan (Cassidy) Deckard, of Noblesville, Sam (Christian) Cobb, of Seymour, Mac (Kayla) Cobb, of Bedford; eight great-grandchildren, Olivia Newlin, Max Deckard, Will Deckard, Ava Deckard, Mia Deckard, Bryer Smith, Gibson Cobb, CeCe Cobb; bonus grandchildren, Chris, Bethany, and Talia Bell, Jordan, Mindy, Bennett, Beau, and Knight Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, John Kelsie Fitzgerald Deckard (in infancy); a son-in-law, Phil Morris; sisters, Janet Jeffries and Joy Darlene Fitzgerald.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, September 16th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bobby Williams and Kelly Fitzgerald Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 15th and from 9:00 am until the hour of service on Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project,
https:communityfundraising.woundedwarriorproject.org/campaign/In-Memory-of-Eddie-Fitzgerald. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Marlene Ann Sipes
January 25, 1948 – September 10, 2024
Bedford – Marlene Ann Sipes, 76, of Bedford, passed away at 8:24 pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Majestic Care in Bedford.
Born January 25, 1948, in Pidgeon, MI, she was the daughter of Roy and Mary (Miller) Reed. She married Charles Mike Sipes on September 9, 1972. She was a department manager for Walmart.
Survivors include children, Tim Banks (Judy) of Buddha, Jeremy Sipes, of Bedford, Amber Cleary (Sean), of New York, NY, Chris Banks, of Bedford and Scott Sipes, of NC; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Donna Courtney and Dawn Reed.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 17th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Jeff Hauersperger officiating. Burial will follow in Old Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, September 16th and from 9:00 am until the hour of service on Tuesday, September 17th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Kevin Scott Taylor
August 26, 1962 – August 30, 2024
Bedford – Kevin Scott Taylor, 62, of Bedford, died peacefully at his home on August 30, 2024.
He was born in Bedford on August 26, 1962, to Leola Pierce and Karoll Taylor. He grew up in Bedford, IN and lived in Bedford and Bloomington. He worked in painting and construction. He enjoyed Nascar, fishing, and music.
Survivors include two daughters, Haley and Angel Taylor and brother, Marty Eagans. Kevin was preceded in death by his son, Ryan Taylor; his mother, Leola Pierce; his father, Karoll Taylor; his sister, Sharon Smith; his brothers, Brad Taylor and Larry Eagans.
There will be no service. Donations to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Perry E. Mullis
April 5, 1933 – September 10, 2024
Bedford – Perry E. Mullis, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 6:01 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Stonebridge Health Campus.
Born April 5, 1933, in Springville, he was the son of Everett and Mildred Viola (McDowell) Mullis. He married Elsie Kathryn Gerkin on October 15, 1950, and she preceded him in death on June 24, 2015. He was a graduate of Bedford High School with the class of 1950. In 1966, he was selected as Bedford’s Outstanding Young Man. In 1973, he was elected President of the Bedford Chamber of Commerce. He was owner/operator of Mullis Petroleum, which was founded in 1954, and Mullis Distributors. He would have celebrated seventy years in October.
He was a long-time member of the Bedford Free Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School Teacher and youth leader for many years. He was a past president of the Bedford Lions Club, the North Lawrence School Board and was a member of the Indiana School Board Assoc. In 1982, Perry was awarded inclusion in the Book of Golden Deeds and in 1990, he was the winner of the Chamber Community Service Award. An article in the Bedford Times-Mail at that time noted Mullis was one of the original members of the North Lawrence Community School Board and had served as president of the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club. He was instrumental in establishing the North Lawrence schools as an appointed school board member, Mullis was elected to several additional terms. He was a founding member of the Bedford North Lawrence Scholarship Foundation and served on the board for 50 years. He was also active in numerous civic organizations.
Survivors include six sons, Terry Mullis and wife, Georgann, Michael Mullis, Tim Mullis and wife, Pat, David Mullis and wife, Libby, Brian Mullis and wife, Lynn, Kevin Mullis and wife, Wendi; grandchildren, Katie Kresser and husband, Todd, Isaiah Mullis and wife, Mendy, Brady Mullis and wife, Casey, Aimee Peddie, Jason Mullis and wife, Aimee, Dana Reed and husband, Jim, Christopher Mullis and wife, Jennifer, Nicholas Mullis, Dustin Lannan and wife, Erin, Jessica Payne and husband, Rob, Patrick Mullis and wife, Kristina, Nancy Paledino and husband, Sam, Adam Mullis and wife, Christie, Brittany Osterhage and husband, Michael, Joshua Mullis and wife, Laci; 34 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Mullis and wife, Denise; a sister, Carol Taha; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a daughter-in-law, Leslie Mullis.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 14th at the Free Methodist Church in Bedford with Pastor Reed Beard and Pastor Adam Strauser officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, September 13th and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday all at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to BNL Scholarship.
Foundation in memory of Perry & Elsie Mullis. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Mark Fitzgerald
June 9, 1954 – September 10, 2024
Bloomington – Mark Fitzgerald, 70, of Bloomington, passed away at 5:45 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at I.U. Health Hospice House.
Born June 9, 1954, in Bedford, he was the son of James and Barbara (Allen) Fitzgerald. He retired from G.E. as an assembly line worker. He enjoyed fishing and cooking.
Survivors include a sister, Shelia Burks and husband, Gary Workman, of Bloomfield; a nephew, Darrin Burks; a niece, Cheryl Pearson; great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Jimmy Burks.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 pm on Thursday, September 12th at the Bartlettsville Christian Church Cemetery with Dennis Parsley officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Naomi Mae Parkes
June 7, 1925 – September 8, 2024
Oolitic – Naomi Mae Parkes, 99, of Oolitic, passed away at 3:10 am on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at White River Lodge.
Born June 7, 1925, in Greene County, she was the daughter of William Vernie and Delphia Maude (Jackson) Hamilton. She married Joseph Walter Parkes on July 25, 1943, and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2018. She had been a clerk with the U.S. Postal Service. Naomi was a member of the Owensburg Baptist Church for 75 years.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Joe (Bonnie) Parkes, William Lee (Debra) Parkes, Kerry Dale (Kim) Parkes, and Keith Duane (Marilyn) Parkes; 8 grandchildren, Donnie Joe Parkes, Katrina Lynn Parkes, Darren Scott Parkes, William Robert Parkes, Valerie Janine Parkes Byers, Shannon Marie Parkes Robertson, Jarret Michael Parkes, and Kara Ann Parkes; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; a great-grandchild; six sisters, Goldie Brazzell, Leon Pritchett, Nellie Tinsley Hatfield, Lucille Hostetter, Norma Saunders and Mildred Hamilton; three brothers, Oval Hamilton, Vearl Hamilton and Dale Hamilton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Friday, September 13th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Marty Speer officiating. Burial will follow in the Owensburg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 12th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
September 10, 2024
Beverly J. Oliver
May 27, 1948 – September 6, 2024
Bedford – Beverly J. Oliver, 76, of Bedford, passed away at 1:13 pm, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital.
Born May 27, 1948, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Richard and Maxine (Allen) Eppard. She married Dennis Oliver on January 12, 1979, and he survives. She was a graduate of Bloomington High School and retired from RCA in Bloomington and Valeo in Seymour. She loved her family and bragging about them. She enjoyed butterflies, flowers, crafts and crocheting.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis, of Bedford; sons, Thomas Lane and wife, Mechell and Scott Oliver and wife, Carol; a daughter, Andrea Rigsby and husband, Brandon; grandchildren, Cameron Lane, Clairann Lane, Austin Todd, Peyton Layne, Grady Butler, Brynna Rigsby, Ryker Rigsby, Ashley Oliver and fiancé, Ben Alt, Abbigail Fredrick and husband, Daniel; a cousin, Judith Kephart; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Brian Lane; a brother, Richard T. Eppard.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 13th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Reno Bates officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Joan Bailey
June 27, 1935 – September 6, 2024
Bedford – Joan Bailey, 89, of Bedford, passed away at 11:21 am, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at her residence.
Born June 27, 1935, in Heltonville, she was the daughter of Earl and Eva (Sowders) Norman. She married Carl E. Bailey on March 11, 1952, and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2003. She had been the director of Dunn Daycare and had worked at Bailey’s Flowers & Gifts. She was a life-long member of the Bedford First Church of God and attended Hillcrest Christian Church. She was president of the ladies group CWC and enjoyed cooking for others and visiting with friends and neighbors.
Survivors include four children, Carla Bailey, of Indianapolis, Bryant Bailey and wife, Jennifer, of NC, April Leatherbury and husband, Hugh, of Fayetteville, and Robin Bailey and wife, Laura, of Bedford; twelve grandchildren, Deanna Riley and husband, Matt, Shayna Davidson, Crystal Chaplin and husband, Kevin, Angela Bailey, Craig Bailey and wife, Trisha, Tricia Mitchell and husband, Brian, Emily Bailey, Catherine Leatherbury, Ben Leatherbury and wife, Michelle, Trent Bailey and wife, Maria, Abigail Leatherbury and fiancé , Matt, and Connor Bailey; 25 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; a brother, Larry Joe Norman, of Heltonville; a sister, Colleen Perry, of Bedford; special friends, Jackie Barber and family; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Terry Bailey; a granddaughter, Sami Bailey; a great-granddaughter, Kyndell Bailey; 7 brothers and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Hillcrest Christian Church with Pastor Charlie Scott and Pastor Jimmy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday at the Hillcrest Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to L.I.F.E. Pantry or Hillcrest Christian Church Building Fund. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Velma Ruth Higginbotham
November 7, 1945 – September 5, 2024
Bedford – Velma Ruth Higginbotham, 78, of Bedford, passed away at 2:21 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her residence.
Born November 7, 1945, in Crofton, KY, she was the daughter of James and Arminta (Blackburn) Hendricks. She had been a self-employed janitorial worker. She was raised in the Pentecostal church and was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, cooking for them and spoiling the grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, James Foster and wife, Shantel, and Danny Foster and wife, Jessica; grandchildren, Sean, Tabitha, Mary, David, Shamar, and James Foster, Ricky Thomas, and Monique Carpinteria; a brother, Robert Hendricks; a sister, Mary Alderson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister, Shirley Flynn.
Cremation was chosen. No visitation is scheduled. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Sherrill Wayne Hall
May 13, 1944 – September 4, 2024
Springville – Sherrill Wayne Hall, 80, of Springville, passed away at 9:27 pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his residence.
Born May 13, 1944, in Bedford, he was the son of Richard Gordon and Stella Elizabeth Hall. He married Janet Craig on May 18, 1968, and she survives. He was a maintenance worker at South Side Rentals and maintenance manager at Johnson’s Dairy.
Survivors include his wife, Janet, of Springville; one son, Michael Hall, and wife, Amanda Robbins, of Crown Point, IN; his former daughter-in-law, Wendy Hall True and husband, Tim True, of Morgantown; two grandchildren, Brittany Hall (Corey Beasley) and Breanna Hall (Reed Crane), all of Bedford; two great-grandchildren, Ridge and Rylee Crane; a half-brother, Don Phillips and wife, Sharon, of Cincinnati, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dog, Sophie.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Saturday, September 14th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
September 5, 2024
Mark Alan Spreen
January 7, 1949 – September 4, 2024
Williams – Mark Alan Spreen, 75, of Williams, passed away at 12:20 pm, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Born January 7, 1949, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Harold and Rachel (Cessna) Spreen. He was a graduate of Bedford High School and received his bachelors degree from Indiana University. He was a manager and dispatcher for Spreen & Sons Trucking, owner of Mark’s BBQ and catering, and an avid BNL Basketball fan. He had been a teacher at Bedford High School and bus driver for Bedford North Lawrence School Corporation. He managed Farm Bureau Co-op., and was a member of the Williams Church of Christ, and Bedford Masonic Lodge #14 F & AM. He was a former board member of the Williams Community Improvement Assoc. and a member of the Lawrence County 4-H board.
Survivors include four children, Tim Spreen and wife, Melissa, of Bedford, Alan Spreen, of Williams, Teressa Amburgey and husband, Rich, and Trevor Spreen, all of Bedford; seven grandchildren, Emilee, Richie, Carter, Carsyn, Evan, Clayton, and Sutten; four great-grandchildren; his mother, Rachel, of Williams; three brothers, Mike Spreen and wife, Karen, Bill Spreen and wife, Kristi, and Tom Spreen and wife, Tangie, all of Williams; a sister, Becky Pinnick and husband, David, of Williams; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a niece, Claire.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Monday, September 9th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Steve Warren officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 8th and from 9:00 am until the hour of service on Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
A Masonic service will be conducted at 6:00 pm on Sunday by members of Bedford Lodge #14 F & AM.
Michael David Cain
January 3, 1938 – September 4, 2024
Michael David Cain, 86, died early Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home in Bedford, Indiana.
Born January 3, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of Eathel D. and Frances Abbot Cain. Michael married Nancy Benjamin in 1963 and Janice Buchholz in 1976.
At seventeen years of age, Michael joined the US Navy and traveled the world by ship, seeing places and countries that were adventures of a lifetime for a young man. He served his country for twenty-one years in communications, retiring in 1976 as a senior chief. After retiring, he attended and graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business. He and Janice together built their home and surrounding Christmas tree farm, Woodcrest Farm, where they focused on bringing joy to families during the holidays. Michael enjoyed meeting the people, many who would return to Woodcrest Farm each holiday, and he especially enjoyed seeing the smiles on children’s faces as they helped bring their Christmas tree in from the field. He was proud of his military service, loved life on their farm, appreciated his friends, and fought a good fight on his final journey home.
Survivors include his wife, Janice; daughters, Barbara (Jerry) McGinness, and Denise (Ron) Walker; son, Guy (Randi) Cain; several grandchildren; brother, John (Terry) Cain; sister, Geraldine Clark; and several nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Candace Cain; granddaughter, Darra Turner-Jones; sisters, Patricia Janice (in childhood), Christine and Linda; and a brother, Jason.
Arrangements for Michael have been entrusted with the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes. Cremation was chosen. No services are scheduled but a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
September 4, 2024
William G. Way
November 6, 1958 – September 2, 2024
Indianapolis – William G. Way, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away at 2:16 pm on Monday, September 2,2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born November 6, 1958, in Bedford, he was the son of William and Annie (Mills) Way. He was a machine operator for Willoughby Industries.
Survivors include a son, William Way (Heather), of Whitestown, IN; a daughter, Brenda Mejia, of Greenwood, IN; four grandchildren, Jacob, Jayden, Sophia, and Sidney; a sister, Janet Tidd, of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.
Graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 am on Monday, September 9th at Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
September 3, 2024
Mary Jane Beavers
MITCHELL – Mary Jane Beavers, 86, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation.
Born November 23, 1937, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Everett Edgar and Minnie Frances (Gregory) Baker. Mary married Edward Lee Beavers on April 26, 1968 and he preceded her in death August 11, 2000.
Mary was a member of the Orleans Church of Christ. Over the years, she babysat many children. She loved dancing at the Mitchell Senior Center, cruising in the golf cart, and spending time with her companion.
Surviving are her partner, Jerry Wayne Bierly of Mitchell; siblings, Brenda Kay Poore of Bedford and Ben Baker of Columbia, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents; husband; and siblings, Anita Faye Thompson, William Everett Baker, and Robert Baker, preceded her in death.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, at Mitchell Cemetery with Pastor Mike Davis officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Memorial Contributions: Mitchell Senior Citizens
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com
Anna Marie Fields
Dec. 27, 1938 – Sept. 1, 2024
Anna Marie Fields, 85, of Mitchell (formerly of Owensburg) entered into her eternal life on Sunday morning, Sept. 1, 2024, at the home of Toby and Marilyn, where she had made her home for the last six years of her life.
Born December 27, 1938, at Dolan (in Monroe County) to Kensey Cundiff and Eunice (Frye) Van Slyke. She had spent most of her childhood in Greene County.
She married Buddy Fields, of Owensburg, on May 23, 1958. They spent almost 60 years together, living at the same place until he passed in 2018. Together they had three children, Toby (Marilyn), Tammy (Gary) and Troy (Sandy); seven grandchildren, Misty, Marcy, Jason, Tara, Tegan, Tayla and Tia; along with several great grandchildren.
She was retired from Bloomington Hospital. After her retirement, she acquired her real estate license and worked for Bob Hunley Real Estate for several years. She attended Liberty Christian Church in Orleans.
She is survived by brothers Roy, Clarence, Dean and Bub. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Harry (in childhood); and sisters, Mary and Bunny.
A graveside service for Anna will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Owensburg Cemetery with Pastor Larry Alvey officiating. There will be no visitation hours.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to I. U. Health Hospice.
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, of Bedford, has been entrusted with Anna’s arrangements and care.
Condolences and memories may be shared and flowers bought at www.FergusonLee.com.
Jeffrey “Dustin” Hanners
Jeffrey “Dustin” Hanners, 40 of Oolitic passed away at his home on Friday August 30, 2024. Dustin was born in Bedford on October 26, 1983, to Jeff and Janet (Pruett) Hanners. Dustin married Amber Johnson on April 20, 2009, and she survives. Dustin worked as a traffic controller for Mid-America, he was a wonderful father, loving husband, son, and brother.
Survivors include his wife, Amber Hanners of Oolitic, three children, Kennedy Hanners, Maliki Hanners, and Kaegan Hanners, his mother, Janet Hanners, his father and stepmother, Jeff and Salli Hanners of Springville, his grandmother, Wanda LuAllen of Bedford, one brother, Jayson Hanners of Bedford, one sister, Jerrica DelFierro of Bedford, two stepbrothers, Jeremy Lake of Springville, and Jake Lake of Springville.
Funeral services will be on Friday September 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Cresthaven Funeral Home, with Pastor Reno Bates, officiating, cremation will follow, visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at the funeral home, condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
Wanda McCormick
September 7, 1936 - August 28, 2024
Springville - Wanda McCormick, 87, of Springville, passed away at 7:00 am on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Born September 7, 1936, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of William and Viola Stancombe. She was a custodian for Indiana University. She loved yard sales, cooking and spending time with her family.
Survivors include two sons, William Burden and Troy McCormick; grandchildren, Austen Lawyer and husband, Chase, Abigail McCormick (Cody Williams); great-grandchildren, Evan and Emmett Williams; sisters, Mary and Marsha. She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Cremation was chosen. No services are scheduled. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Randell John Knight
HURON – Randell John Knight, 99, passed away on the evening of August 30, 2024 at his residence, near Huron, Indiana.
Randell was born on August 30, 1925 to John T. and Maude V. (Scarlett) Knight, at their residence near West Baden Springs, Indiana. He married Rosabelle Ann Mundy on October 29, 1954 and she survives.
Raised during the Great Depression, Randell often noted, “we were poor, but so was almost everyone else,” and “we had good neighbors who helped each other.” His father passed away in 1936, leaving his widowed mother and older brothers to provide for a family of four boys and two girls (a third girl, Avis, died at a very young age). As a teen, Randell found employment at the French Lick Springs Hotel, and even spent a summer working at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
At the height of World War II, Randell enlisted into the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, requiring his mother to sign her approval. Randell later noted that “this had to be the hardest thing she ever did, as she already had three sons in the service, but she knew I would go anyway in just another month when I turned 18.” He served in the war from September 28, 1943, until April 1, 1946.
After the war, Randell found employment with the Monon Railroad as a lineman. In 1950, when the Korean Conflict began, he re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy for another 4 years, from September 11, 1950, until July 12, 1954. While back home on leave, Randell spied the girl of his dreams. Yes, he literally spied on her from a short distance by pretending to read a newspaper and peeking through a hole he had conveniently created. Randell married Rosabelle Ann Mundy on October 29, 1954 and they were just shy of 70 years together. Soon after, he and a friend decided to start a body shop together and moved along with their wives to Yakama, Washington. This business failed, and so back to Indiana they came where Randell started working at Carpenter Body Works Inc. in Mitchell. He and Rosabelle moved into a rented home in Huron, Indiana and on May 4, 1957, their first child, Rex, was born. Later, the family acquired some nearby land where Randell built a home. In 1964, Randell hired on at Crane Naval Weapon Support Center, where he transitioned from rebuilding various naval guns, to becoming leading man, to an inspector, retiring in 1978. In 1967, Randell and Rosabelle adopted a daughter, Cathy, expanding the household to four.
Randell enjoyed the outdoors, cutting wood, traveling (making sure the family always had a great summer vacation, even if it required borrowing the funds to do so) and playing his mandolin. He enjoyed people, loved his family, and many of his friends, most of whom he outlived. Randell was very active in the reunions of the two ships he served on in the Navy, the USS LANG (DD399) and the USS HECTOR (AR7). He was a member of the Orleans Warren Bock American Legion Post 69, in Orleans, Indiana. Randell was an active member of the Huron Church of God, until his disabilities kept him confined to his residence near Huron.
Randell loved the Lord, read his Bible every day until his failing eyesight made reading impossible. He regularly conversed in prayer to Jesus, always more concerned with the needs of others than for himself. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to a long list of acquaintances.
Randell passed away with family at his side. His wish and prayer had been to pass away at home. On his 99th birthday, God gifted him not only his wish, but an eternity in Heaven, where he has many family members and friends welcoming him this day.
Surviving are his wife, Rosabelle Knight of Mitchell; children, Rex (Linda) Knight of Mitchell, and Cathy (Johnny) White of Spencer; grandchildren, Shane (Courtney) Knight of Orleans, Shauna (Kyle) Wilkinson of Evansville, Joseph Toliver of Spencer, and Alicia Toliver of Jasonville; great-grandchildren, Hudson Wilkinson, Wyatt Wilkinson, Josh Turley, Baily Smith, Madabelle Toliver, Riley Reed, and Ashely Reed.
His parents; and siblings, Francis Knight, Clarence Knight, Amel Knight, Henry Knight, Sherman Knight, Avis Knight, Ruth Woolsey, and Audra Deel, preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5th, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Minister John Moffatt officiating. Burial will be in Huron Cemetery with military rites accorded by Orleans Warren Bock American Legion Post 69.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions: L.I.F.E. Food Pantry
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com
Sharon Morin
March 14, 1943-August 30, 2024
Oolitic- Sharon Morin, of Oolitic passed away at 10:10am on Friday, August 30, 2024, at her residence.
Born March 14, 1943, in Sullivan, IN she was the daughter of Herman and Audrey (Clements) Morin. She married Bob Hamilton in 1961, and he preceded her in death in 1965, she later married Fred Craven in 1986, and he preceded her in death in 2001. She retired from Land of Indiana as an administrative assistant. Sharon was a member of the Mitchell Senior Citizen Center.
Survivors include a son, Bobby Hamilton and his wife Tammy of Martinsville; a daughter, Angela House and her husband Lanny of Bicknell, nine grandchildren, several great grandchildren; a brother, Larry Morin and his wife Melody of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a son, Danny Hamilton, and a daughter, Lisa Neeley.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 3rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Lyndon Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 pm in the Westlawn Cemetery in Farmersburg, IN. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Albert R. McCullough
Albert R. McCullough, 85 of Mitchell passed away at his home on Thursday August 29, 2024, at 9:10 AM. He was born in Huron on May 18, 1939, to Roy and Carmen (Tietge) McCullough. Albert married Rita Ann Lanham on August 12, 1961, and she survives. Albert was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard serving 7 years, he worked at RCA in Bloomington for over 30 years, he attended the Wesley Chapel Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Ann McCullough of Mitchell, one daughter, Pamela Darnell of Salem, one son, Michael McCullough of Bloomington, three grandchildren, Erica Cooper, Brittany McCullough, and Nicholas McCullough, one great grandson, Ace Cooper.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Earl McCullough, Scott McCullough, Leaonard McCullough, and Charles McCullough, one sister, Peggy Strunk.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Cresthaven Funeral Home, burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens, visitation will be on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time at 2:00 PM at the funeral home, condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.