Chastain Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce, Dr. Robert Tirey Burton passed away at the age of 93, on the day of Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Robert was born April 18th, 1930, in Mitchell, Indiana. Robert is the son of Willard Eli and Sarah Mahala (Tirey) Burton. Robert was a Son of the American Revolution, a direct descendant to John Pleasant Burton, Infantry American Revolution Virginia. His family settled in Lawrence County, Indiana, following the Revolutionary War, in what is known as Burton Gap. Robert was baptized in the Liberty Baptist Church located in Mitchell, Indiana. He grew up on the Burton family farms and enjoyed all the activities necessary in running them. Robert...

GREENCASTLE - Brenda Kay Richason, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Clinton House Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Frankfort. Born September 14, 1942, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Harley and Georgia (Terrell) Kelley. Brenda married Arthur David "Sonny" Richason in 1982 and he preceded her in death in 1983. Brenda was a 1960 graduate of Mitchell High School. She retired from International Automotive Components as quality control and she was a part time hair stylist for many years. Brenda Loved spending time with her granddaughter. Surviving are her son, Troy Fields of Lafayette and granddaughter, Chandler Fields. Her husband; father; mother, Georgia...

Corena B. Hinman of Bedford passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis just after 3:00 a.m. the morning of January 3rd, 2023 at the age of 91 after having suffered a stroke on December 28th. Her sons Jeff and Howard along with nephew Mark Richardson were at her bedside during much of this time and she passed very peacefully. Corena was a beloved mother and selflessly dedicated to her family throughout her lifetime. She had three sons, Tony Hinman - a decorated Vietnam Veteran (deceased), Howard Hinman (married to Nadya Hinman) of San Antonio, Texas, Jeff Hinman (with Shannon Rogers), of Jackson Hole, Wyoming along with her nephew, Mark Richardson, who watched over her...

October 28, 1967 - February 20, 2022 Pete was born October 28, 1967 in Phoenix, Arizona, he the son of Peter J. Jr. and Virginia (Ginny) (Dougherty) McMinds. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and infant niece. He married Lisa (McCarty) McMinds on September 17, 2005 in Columbus, IN. He was the father of 'bonus' daughters, Elizabeth and Rebekah McCarty, his son, Peter J. McMinds IV, and adopted daughter Jillian Nicole. Pete leaves behind, in addition to his loving wife and adored children, his amazing mother, Ginny McMinds; two dear sisters: Patricia J. McMinds and Jennifer L.Horton-Dynneson (David); nieces and nephews: Julie Stanley, Mitchell Stanley, Amy (Lee)...

Lettie Marie Coffman, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at her home. Born October 17, 1935, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Jesse and Mary Frances (Cole) Lane. She married Walter Coffman August 8, 1950. Lettie and her husband, Walter, owned the Daily Scoop for many years. She was a member of the 39th Street Christian Church and Order of Eastern Star No. 503. Lettie enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Her husband was her greatest joy. Survivors include her husband, Walter Coffman of Bedford; children, Walter Eugene (Debbie) Coffman of Bedford, Ernie (Wilma) Coffman of Bedford, and Lisa (Mary) Coffman of New Albany; and seven grandchildren, ten...

Hugh Rockford Jean, 97, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. Born November 3, 1923, at Spring Mill, he was the son of Charles and Carrie (Goldsmith) Jean. He married Lillian L. Ray June 4, 1949, and she preceded him in death January 5, 1990. He retired from General Motors and attended Dive Christian Church. Hugh was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his children, Tim (Debra) Jean of Mitchell and Wanda (Bob) Ritchison of Mitchell; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His parents; wife, and siblings, Mary Pauline Saylor, Thelma M. Reynolds, Grace Lorena Stephens, Harold...

"Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised." - Proverbs 31:30 Ruth Louise (Slater) Pruett was charming, beautiful and truly worthy of praise. Born December 11th 1918, the daughter of Jessie Slater and Susie (Albaugh) Slater in the Mitchell Indiana. She grew up with her sister, Mary, attending Mitchell Public Schools, and graduated in 1937. After high school she attended Indianapolis City Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1940 and beginning her career as a Registered Nurse. On September 12th of 1942, she married Clarence Eugene Pruett. While Gene served in the Pacific Theater during WWII, Ruth served her county and local...

Karen Lucille Archer, 80, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at White River Lodge in Bedford. Born June 15, 1940, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Joseph Emerson Schultz and Nina (Jones) Staggs. Karen was a nurse practitioner and an obstetrics nurse at Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital. She enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and watching television. Karen loved her family. Survivors include her children, Tim (Cindy) Melton of Hardinsburg, Cindy (Rodney) Curren of Mitchell, Tammy (Keith) Bowling of Orleans, Roxanna Knowles of Mitchell, and Crystal (Dan) Jifkins of Paoli; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren;...

Elizabeth Grace Cottengain, 74, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Paoli Health and Living Community. Born August 10, 1946, in Orleans, she was the daughter of Homer and Frances (Rose) Moffatt. She married David Morris Cottengain September 17, 1963, and he preceded her in death August 1, 2013. Elizabeth was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Jacqueline Cottengain of Mitchell and Tammie Cottengain of Paragon; grandchildren, Jessica Miller, Miranda Tillette, Dustin Grant, and Dylan Cottengain; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Hole, Garrett Miller, Lily Evans, and Myra Tillette; and brothers, Danny Moffatt of Orleans and Johnny Bill Moffatt of French Lick. Her parents; husband;...

Marcella Kay Patton, 63, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital. Born April 16, 1958, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Manfred and Dorothy (Baker) Stancombe. Marcella had been employed in several restaurants. Survivors include her children, Michael Kline of Bedford, Joshua Kline of Bedford, Eric Kline of Bedford, and Amie Dietsch of Washington; 16 grandchildren; great-grandchild, Jayleigh Kline and one on the way; and siblings, Stephen Stancombe of Mitchell, Dale Stancombe of Mitchell, Vicki New of Alabama, and Patty Frost of Alabama. Her parents; grandchildren, Gavin Kline and Lance Dietsch; and sister, Debbie Young, preceded her in...

Rowanna Mae Lupher, 95, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at her home. Born June 26, 1925, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Claude and Mary Nettie (Fields) Chastain. She married Ronald Edmund Lupher September 7, 1957, and he preceded her in death August 29, 1989. Rowanna had been employed at Trav-Ler Radio Corporation, M. Fines & Son, and RCA. She was a 90-year member of the Mitchell Church of the Nazarene and Sunday school teacher for 50 years. Rowanna also volunteered at Mitchell Manor. She was a 1945 graduate of Mitchell High School. Rowanna was a wonderful mother who loved her kids and grandkids. She was a devoted Christian and will be missed by all. Survivors include...

Susan Leann Andis, 53, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital. Born September 23, 1967, in Bedford, she was the daughter of James Andis and Barbara (Jenkins) Lofland. Survivors include her sons, Chad (Trish) Axsom of Bloomfield, Curtis (Tiffany) Axsom of Bedford, and Brady Axsom of Bedford; parents, Barbara Lofland of Fayetteville and James Andis of Springville; she loved her grandkids, Kaiden, Kolten, Mason, Kenzii, Brennon, Brayden, Kadence, and Akelah; and siblings, Amber Andis of Mitchell, Jammie (Ed) Mundy of Bedford, Kimberly (Roger) Pierce of Bedford, Justin (Whitney) Andis of Shoals, Jennifer Dotson of Bloomington, and Leslie (Reuben)...

Susan Lynn Hood, 61, formerly of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital. Born February 20, 1960, in Portsmouth Virginia, she was the daughter of Wilbur Dale Long and Delores Mae (Ritchison) Albright. She married Larry Dean Hood December 30, 2015. Susan was a homemaker and a 1979 graduate of Mitchell High School. She loved her family. Survivors include her husband, Larry Hood of Paoli; children, Kim (Mike) Earl of Mitchell, Angela (Jedd) Edwards of Mitchell, and Kyle McLain of Bedford; grandchildren, James Brown, Kody Earl, Harli Earl, Raelynn Edwards, and Macee Edwards; and sisters, Ruthie Pruitt of Mitchell, Rebecca James of...

William Alfred Lynch (Bill), age 90, 315 West Third Street, Connersville, Indiana, died on May 4, 2021, at Courtyard Manor in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He was born January 24, 1931, to George W. Lynch and Leola I. Smith in Mitchell, Indiana. On September 18, 1952, he married the love of his life, Mary Helen Baker, in Mitchell, IN. They met and attended Junior High and High School in Mitchell. Bill worked in the Kroger meat department in Mitchell all through high school. He was an Army veteran having served from 1951 until 1953. He was honorably discharged from the Army, then attended and graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. After working...

Mark Duane Workman, 61, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. Born September 30, 1959, in Bedford, he was the son of James Hubert and Dorothy Ruth (Mundy) Workman. Mark had been employed at Indiana University and was an avid IU fan. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1977. Survivors include his daughter, Candace (Matthew) Medlock of Bedford; step-children, Mandie Gerkin of Bedford and Stephanie Gerkin of Bedford; father, James H. Workman of Mitchell; two grandchildren and several step-grandchildren; and siblings, Marilyn (Jim) Workman-Harkness of Mitchell, Mike Workman of Mitchell, and Myra (Darren) Smith of Bedford. ...

Timothy Keith Staley, 73, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick. Born January 4, 1948, in Oolitic, he was the son of Gilbert and Maxine (Hubbard) Staley. He married Anne Marie (Chambers) Mundy July 4, 1991, and she preceded him in death April 17, 2005. Tim had been employed 20 years at Regal-Beloit and retired from General Electric. He was a 1966 graduate of Oolitic High School and an active member of Southland Church of Christ. Tim enjoyed auctions and yard sales and was a "Papaw" to everyone. Survivors include his children, Scott (Venisea) Staley of Bedford, Roger (Beth) Staley of Bedford, Jamie (Chasity) Staley of Springville, Scott (Margie)...