Bedford Times-Mail

Lewis Wayne Smith, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Willow Crossing Health and Rehab. Lewis was born November 20, 1937 in Bedford, Indiana to parents Wayne and Anna Smith. His mother Anna, passed away at childbirth and he was raised by her sister, Marie. Lewis was lifelong member of New Hope Christian Church. He served in the National Guard and retired from Cummins after 49 years. Lewis was known in the Edinburgh-Taylorsville area as "The Running Man". He earned the title for jogging to work every day along highway 31 from Taylorsville to Columbus-a total round trip of 15 miles- all with a cigar in his mouth. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ida Kay Smith; his...

Linda Kay Kutch-King-Wing-Hornbrook-Matthias 75 of Mooresville, IN passed away Monday at Ascension St. Vincent- Indianapolis on February 26, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis on April 11, 1948 to her late parents Donald H and Virgina "Cecile" (Huffman) Matthias. Linda worked at RCI for many years allowing her to travel the world, from Amsterdam to New Zealand. Linda spread her purple magic all across the world. They say there is no place like home, so eventually Linda got into Real Estate. She was a well-known realtor for Crossman Homes and she also owned real estate. It was as a landlord that Linda gained the freedom of retirement when she rented a house to what would later become a...

William B. Petty, 73, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on January 15, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1950 in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert and Esta (Wagner) Petty. Bill was a 1968 Ben Davis High School graduate, then graduated from Purdue University in 1972. Bill dedicated his life to youth sports and touched many lives as a coach and mentor. He volunteered at the Childrens Museum and the Indianapolis Zoo. In both his professional and personal life, Bill was often turned to for comfort and guidance. Bill was an avid blackjack player, an avid golfer, The Ohio State fan and a lifelong fan of the Colts. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon (Todd) Kersey; son, Scott (Erin) Petty;...

Debyra "Deby" Priddy, 70 of Rushville, passed away on January 13, 2024 in Indianapolis. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Cresthaven Memory Gardens, with Pastor Lonnie Goen presiding. Moster Mortuary is entrusted to the arrangements.

Samie McBride, 80, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 surrounded by her children. She was born on November 10, 1943 in Williams, IN to the late Forest Roberts and Dorothy (Reuter) Higham. Samie was a lifelong resident of Henry County, graduating from New Castle High School in 1961. There she was a member of the National Honor Society and a varsity cheerleader. After graduating, she attended beauty school in Muncie. She was a farm wife for 20 years near Straughn. While her children were young, she was active in supporting their athletic, academic and 4-H activities. She was a longtime member of the See-Do-Gro Home Ec Club near New Lisbon. She moved back to New...

Ronald Joseph (Joe) Pranger, Sr., 81 of Mooresville, IN passed away peacefully at 8:27 am in Franciscan Hospice House on December 18th, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis on March 5, 1942 to his late parents George and Fern Pranger. Joe retired from Bear Automotive after 20 years where he trained Senior Automotive Technicians as well as their trainers and wrote service manuals. He lived religiously by the teachings of Peace and Love. He was a master at modification and enjoyed engineering. His love for gardening, his time working in Gasoline Alley at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the great outdoors, winning most games of pool using psychological psych outs, travel, festivals at...

In Memory of David L. Campbell, age 84 of Bedford, formerly of Knox, Indiana, who passed away on December 7, at Core Nursing and Rehab in Bedford. Born in Chicago on September 5, 1939, to Corneilus and Keena (Ceresi) Campbell, David was a devoted husband, father, and proud veteran of the US Army and the Navy Reserves. He married Patricia Ham on July 7, 1990. David's professional journey led him to a fulfilling career with Otis Elevator of Bloomington, where he dedicated himself before retiring. He was a member of the Bedford First United Methodist Church and was formerly a member of the American Legion Post 33 in Bedford. David was also a Knox High School graduate class of 1959. ...

Lee C. Waltz (September 16, 1935 - December 1, 2023) Lee C. Waltz, 88, of Bloomington, IN, passed away at his residence, Holiday Redbud Hills. Born to Floyd Waltz and Lela Compton in Edinburgh, IN. He married Jeannine Miller on September 11, 1955, who predeceased him, along with his parents. Lee is survived by his five children: Dr. Kevin Waltz (Rhonda), Karen Rankin, Kent Waltz (Charlotte), Kathi Cummings (Randy), and Kamala Blevins (Teddy). He leaves behind nine grandchildren: Stephen McDonald, Andrew Rankin (Danielle), Lyssa Henry (Jared), Zachary Waltz, Zoe Waltz (Ben), Deanna Schuyler (Brian), Stephanie Fansler (J.W.), Dustin Pridemore, and Ethan Pridemore (Brianne) and 14...

89, of Indianapolis, passed away October 8, 2023. He was born May 14, 1934 in Mitchell, IN, to the late Harley and Maudie (Pittman) Davis. Gene married Karen L. Martinson and was the owner/operator of Hetherington & Berner now known as Midwest Tank & Manufacturing Co. for over 39 years. After retiring he was a real estate investor. Gene was a longtime member of Calvary Lutheran Church. He was an avid golfer, and he and his wife Karen were season ticket holders and generous supporters of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra "Pops" Concert Series. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Karen L. Davis; children, Chris (Carol Cramer) Haskin, Stephanie (Joseph Fuchs)...

Marshall Norman, Jr., age 97, of Norman, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Mr. Norman was a member of Norman Christian Church. Marshall was a hod carrier, and he was a member of the hod carriers union for more than 70 years. He also farmed and logged with his family. Mr. Norman was a long-time member of Norman Conservation Club, wherein he served as treasurer, and he was also a member of the Jackson County Council. He enjoyed fox hunting with friends, game hunting, and collecting hit and miss engines. Born on May 4, 1926, at his home in Norman, Marshall was the son of Marshall, Sr., and Lula (Todd) Norman, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Norman married Norma Jean...

Jan E. Hutchinson, 69, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. She was born Friday, July 30, 1954 to Stanley G. and Helen P. (Mitchell) Brewer in Bedford, Indiana. She is survived by her son, James D. Hutchinson; sister, Debra Kearney and sister-in-laws, Dawn Mora (Daniel)and Linda Brewer (Greg). She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Helen Brewer and brothers, Greg Brewer and Daniel Brewer. Graveside service is Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Williams Cemetery in Williams, Indiana. Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel.IN

Carolyn Dee Glazier passed away on August 27, 2023. She was born in 1937 in Knox County, Indiana to Helen and Paul Freeman. She graduated valedictorian from Petersburg H.S. in 1955. She graduated from Evansville University Nursing School in 1959. She married Robert (Bob) C. Glazier in 1990. She is survived by her husband; brother, Robert (Bob) Freeman of Bedford, IN; daughter-in-law, Melanie Champion of Madison, WI; stepson, Mark (Leann) Glazier of Greenfield; and stepdaughter-in-law Missy Glazier of Fortville, IN. She had 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents of Bedford, IN; her son, Stephen P. Champion, MD of Columbus, IN; and her stepson, Craig G....

Sharon Garrett, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023 at The Villages of Oak Ridge. She was born May 3, 1940 in Loogootee, Indiana to the late Louis and G. Laverne (Smiley) Gibson. Sharon married Larry Garrett in 1960 and he passed away in 1990. She was a member of the Loogootee Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Sharon worked for 58 years for Spring Leaf as a loan officer. She loved to shop and go to the movies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Garrett; parents, Louis and Laverne Gibson; brothers, Junior (Annabell) Gibson and Woodie Gibson; niece, Sherry Gibson. Sharon is survived by her brother, Ed (Judy) Gibson...

Barbara A. (Cook) Bump, 83, of Bedford, IN passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Silver Oaks Health Campus in Columbus, IN. She was born October 2, 1939, in Stendale, IN to Naomi (Condict) Cook and Chester Cook. She was a graduate of Princeton High School. Barbara had been and administrative assistant for Texas Gas later known as Miller Pipeline from 1985 until 1998. She had previously been a supervisor for the Princeton Telephone Company for 28 years from 1957 until 1985. She loved spending time with her friends and family. She delighted in the achievements of her granddaughters and loved to spend time with them. Barbara enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening, euchre and cooking - she...

Kenneth Lee Mundy, known affectionately as Kenny, peacefully passed away on July 5, 2023, at the age of 89, in Columbus, IN. He was born on February 5, 1934, in Mitchell, IN, to the late Arthur and Mary Mundy. Kenny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Kenny possessed an admirable character, filled with love, compassion, and a delightful sense of humor. His presence was a source of comfort and joy, as he shared his heartwarming stories with those around him. A devoted family man, Kenny's love for his children and grandchildren knew no bounds. He took immense pride in their accomplishments and provided unwavering...

Franklin Wayne "Frank" Maschino, 70, a resident of Seymour, Indiana, passed from this life at 9:19 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Frank was born in Jackson County, Indiana, September 13, 1952, the son of the late Orville "Copper" and Nina Wayt Maschino. On June 5, 1971, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, Frank married Barbara J. Speer; she survives. Frank was a 1970 graduate of Seymour High School. On September 18, 1972, Frank became a member of the Indiana Army National Guard, he was honorably discharged June 27, 1982. Frank was a heavy equipment operator, he worked for Onyx Paving in Seymour. He then was employed at Golden Foundry in Columbus,...

Harold Thomas Fox, age 94, of the Liberty community of rural Norman, Indiana, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior and his wife of 74 years on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home. He was accompanied to the end of his life by his loving family. The youngest of 11 children, he was born on January 8, 1929, at Bedford to the late Henry E. & Margaret (Baker) Fox. When he was 3 years old, the family moved to the Liberty community, where he remained the rest of his life. Of his siblings, only he stayed in Southern Indiana. In 1948, he married his high-school sweetheart, Ruth Curry, who preceded him in death on December 28, 2022. Tom's interests were his farm, family, and...

Harold Wayne "Bearcat" Manion, age 79, of Bedford, IN passed away on May 27th after health issues he experienced post-hip replacement surgery in March. Wayne was born on April 1, 1944, to Harold Everett and Marie Hale Manion in Needmore, IN. After graduating from Needmore High School in 1962, he went to work at General Motors, Franklin, and his Uncle Marvin Manion's gas station in Oolitic, IN before returning to work at General Motors for the next 30+ years until his retirement in 1998. At the age of nineteen, Wayne met Teresa Marie Parker and they married on October 2, 1964. To this day, Teresa still sees Wayne as the most handsome man she ever met with a crew cut, full lips and smelling...

Charles D. Cooper, 73, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1949 in Bedford, Indiana to Frank Harvey and Dorothy J. (Stader) Cooper. Charles married his loving wife, Anita (Wininger) Cooper on June 19, 2004. Charles was a custodian at Eastern Greene High School and served for a time as a Firefighter at Mitchell. He loved NASCAR and enjoyed spending time watching it. Family left to cherish the memory of Charles include: his wife, Anita Cooper; two sons, Michael Cooper and Jason Cooper; one daughter, Tammy (Kenny) Buechele; step-daughters, Ashley (Jeremy) Goodman and Lindsay (Walter IV) Bess; six grandchildren; five...

Joseph Roberts,85, passed away Tues., April 4, 2023. A memorial service will be Sat., May 6, 2023 at 2PM at Porter Memorial Church, Lexington, KY. www.clarklegacycenter.com

Wanda C Minton, 82, Orleans, IN passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 in Paoli, IN. She was born in Youngs Creek, IN on September 18, 1940 to Leon "Pudge" and Gladys Austin Toliver. She was preceded in death by her parents. Wanda married Conrad Minton March 19, 1958 and he survives. She was a member of Orleans First Baptist Church. She loved to read and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She had been employed at Buehlers IGA and Chat & Snack. She also owned and operated Mintworth Auto Parts along with her husband Connie. Survivors include: Husband: Connie Minton Orleans, IN Son: Kelly (Carrie) Minton ...