Burial will follow at the Pinhook Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg. Sep 1, 2022; Bedford, VA 24523 View Obituary Monday, May 23, 2022 Funeral Service for Frances Ross Johnson 11:00 AM Longwood Avenue Baptist Church 1304 Longwood Ave. Bedford, Virginia 24523 View Obituary Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Viewing for Brenton Jermaine Hayden 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM **Masks are required. 228 F.&A.M., Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and the Murat Shriners of Indianapolis. Born January 10, 1948, in Bismarck, AR, he was the son of James C. and Louise D. (Loy) Prince. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Elizabeth Byrd Olinger. She married John Ladage on April 9, 2011, and he survives. She is survived by her husband, Daniel William Whitworth; two daughters, Alexis "Aydin" Read More, William Ambrose Brunner, 42 of Huddleston, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Also surviving are her daughters, Becky (Marty) Mundy, Marilyn (Gary) Lentz, and Janet (Guy) Jackson, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson. He was born in Salem on April 1, 1969 to Ray Eugene Tolbert and Sandra Sue (Terry) Tolbert. He attended the Little Cincinnati Trinity Pentecost Church. Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford is assisting the family. She was born in Bedford, VA on May 12, 1946 a daughter of the late Deputy Sheriff Claude Davis Ruff and Ellen Phillips Ruff. She always said she wanted every animal to know that it was loved. She is survived by her husband, Joseph William Porter; children, Steve Porter (Amy), Cindy Mayhew Read More, Jerry Robert Radford, 73 of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He retired from Carpenter Body after many years of employment. A Masonic memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. by the Mitchell Masonic Lodge. 11351 Leesville Road, Route 43 South Huddleston, Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Faith Assembly in Bedford. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services. He was always the life of the party, and his laugh would travel across the entire room! Bernice Mae Bonnie Bundy, 87, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Faith Assembly. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. He then married Linda Wheeler on January 17, 2010 and she survives. He was born June 27, 1937 in Mitchell, IN, the son of Clyde C. and Fleta (Richison) Chastain. He was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1977in Lynchburg, a son of Annie Evans Heflin of Lynch Station who survives and the late Michael Ross Heflin, Sr. BoJo was born on March 3, 1962 in Franklin, Indiana to Tim Baker and Barbara (Baker) Keen. Memorial Gifts: White River Humane Society, Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com. Harry O. Cook, 84, of Bedford, passed away at 2:53 pm, Monday, October 17, 2022, at his residence. Jeddidiah Jedd Dale Cummings, 16, of Bloomfield, died on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Josie was a homemaker and was retired from Stone Belt. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and a son, Paul Darwin Petersen. Born January 22, 1954, in Martinsville, he was the son of James Sr. and Barbara Rose (Schultz) Webb. He married Martha Purdy and she preceded him in death. Molly Anne Grant, 50, of Bedford, passed away at 12:28 am on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her residence. They then opened Skyhaven Entertainment and he operated it until 2019. Robin Mitchell Creasey, 61 of Huddleston, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was a 1968 graduate of Heltonville High School in Heltonville, IN and went on to Indiana University where he obtained his Bachelors, Masters, and Specialist in Education Degrees. He married Frannie Arena on July 20, 1990, and she preceded him in death on May 12, 2016. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday. Burial will be at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Jack Dee Grogan, 75, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Treemont on the Park Assisted Living in Oakland Park, Florida. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, IN with Pastor Kenny Fisher officiating. He married Lovie Tincher on September 17, 1966, and she preceded him in death on November 28, 2012. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 17th at Mt. A graduate of Bedford High School in 1971, where she was active in the Scarlet & Purple drama club, she did her academic college studies at Indiana University in Bloomington and received her undergraduate bachelors degree at Northwest Florida State College in Pensacola. He worked as a vacuum salesman and loved to travel. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. He was born on Saturday, March 22, 1947 in Bland County, a son of the late Robert Bruce Brunk and Catherine Irene Burton Brunk. Patricia graduated from Worthington High School and retired from NSWC Crane. She was born in Bedford, Va. March 31, 1935 a daughter of the late Roy Walter Bowyer and Dorothy Landrus Bowyer. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Jake was a 1951 graduate from Bedford High School. Delema Ellen Renie Kelley, age 87, of Bedford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 4:02 pm on Monday, October 24, 2022, at White River Lodge. James graduated from West Washington High School in 1973 and was a member of Carters Creek Christian Church. Bedford Funeral Home Chapel 1039 Rock Castle Rd. He is survived by his wife, Valorie Farley Haldren; his son, Andrew Haldren; his daughter, Rachel Selby Read More, Patria Evelyn "Pat" Manley Johnson, 84 of Bedford passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Sheila Gail Blanton, 57, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford. She also enjoyed going dancing every weekend. 16, 2022. He is survived by two sons, Richard Alan Laughon,John Laughon. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Corbin and husband Bruce, of Bloomington; her son, Terry Deckard and wife Peggy, of Bedford; daughter-in-law, Jonna Deckard, of Bedford; six grandchildren, Brandon Deckard (Nikki), Whitney Harrison (Toby), Brian Corbin (Missy Devillez), Amy Silvernail (Steven), Jerod Jennings (Chelsey), and Ryan Deckard; eleven great- grandchildren, Griffin and Anna Deckard, Blayne, Brylee and Braylen Harrison, Joel, Eli, Zachary, and Isaiah Silvernail, Maritt and Elouise Jennings; and several nieces and nephews. He enjoyed farming in his retirement and was a very hardworking man. Survivors include three daughters, Joy (Glen) Prewitt, of Bedford, Jennifer (Scott) Stapp, of AZ, and Jane (Dave) George, of NC; one son, Joseph Freeman, of NM; five grandchildren, Kelly Stapp, of NM, Shannon Stapp, of AZ, Ian Stapp, of NY, Megan George and Keaton (Kate) George, of NC; five great-grandchildren, Ashley Stapp Matkovich and Tucker Stapp Matkovich, both of NM, Addison, Theodore, and Klara George, all of NC; three sisters, Patsy (Robert) Reynolds, of Bedford, Brenda (Joe) Brewer, of Orleans, and Kathy (Ronnie) Ransom, of Salem. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Lou (Joe) Fleenor of Mitchell; sons, Steven Brent Bundy of Mitchell, Jeffrey Dale Bundy of Mitchell, Barry Scott (Betty Stevens) Bundy of Mitchell, and Michael Lee Bundy of Mitchell; grandchildren, Kim Fleenor, Sean Fleenor, Devin Reynolds, Shandi Lambert, Casey Montoya, Scott Bundy, Mark Wisley, Emilee Bundy, Logan Bundy, and Makenzie Bundy; three great grandsons; two great great grandsons; and siblings, June Hall of Mitchell, Janet (Carl) Quinn of Mitchell, and Sue Woods of Mitchell. Club of Monroe County. He was the son of the late John William Roane, Sr. and Orilla Marie (nee Corriveau) Roane. She had a love for wildlife, and even had a family of raccoons visit her daily to be fed by her. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Orleans. (Umanita) DiMattia passed away on Nov. 29, 2022., John T. McQuaid, Jr., 80, a long-time resident of Bedford, died on Nov. 30, 2022., Maybelle Higgins DeBenedictis, 97, died on Nov. 28, 2002., Thomas (Tom) Talcott Mix, 80, of McLean, Virginia, formerly of Bedford, died on Nov. 24, 2022., Mrs. Christine A. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Scott Bertrand; son, Jason Bertrand; daughter, Tracy Burd. He was also preceded in death by his sweet, lovely wife, Vivian Roselle Nester Smith, his siblings, Ernest Preston Smith . Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Funeral services will be held on Friday October 28, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Cresthaven Funeral Home, with Skip Matthews officiating. He is preceded in death Read More, Regina Catherine Cheek Gross, age 97, of Bedford passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Bedford County Nursing Home with her family by her side. Burial will follow in Springville Christian Cemetery. You may also light a candle in honor of Hubert C. Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Key was of the Christian faith and grew up at the Avoca Baptist Church. Past Local Obituaries from around Bedford, Indiana. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service, Sunday, at the funeral home. Family and friends may express condolences at, Remembrances and condolences may be shared at, Online condolences and other expressions of kindness are appreciated at, Online condolences may be sent to the family at. Survivors include a daughter, Laura Mundy, of Bedford; a sister, Sherry Hillenburg (James); a brother, Joe Bill Watterson, both of Bedford. Memorial contributions may be made to Springville Community Foundation. Surviving are her children, Roger McCracken, Jr. of Mitchell and Rachel (Titus) Hughett of Borger, Texas; grandchildren, Emma Hughett of Amarillo, Texas and Caleb Hughett of Borger, Texas; brothers, Peter J. Horton of Mitchell, William Scott Horton of Terre Haute, and Allen Horton of Chicago, Illinois. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington. June 30, 1975 May 21, 2022 Brenton's Obituary Brenton Jermaine Hayden, age 46, of Bedford departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. A multi-sport athlete, he lettered in football, baseball, basketball, and track at Eastern Greene. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. June 11, 1943 June 16, 2022 Bernice's Obituary Bernice Hopkins Wilcox, 79, departed her earthly home for heaven's reward on June 16, 2022. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Indianapolis and was a 32nd degree Mason. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until the hour of service on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Bradner, Janet Hall, Sue Doss, Donna Bolling. Troy Lee Albertson, 54 of Leipsic, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:45 pm at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville, of complications after open-heart surgery. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Connie Kent of Bloomington, sister, Nancy Jane (Jerry) Brown of Port Lavaca, Texas, brother, Raymond L. (Wreathie) Kent of Wilburn, Arkansas, nieces, Janet (Wayne) Smith of Port Lavaca, Texas, Cheryl (Shane) Robertson of Bloomington, Jeannie Ann Kent of Grasco, Arkansas, several other nieces, nephews and grandkids, step-children, James Ferguson, Lisa Boswell of Ellettsville, David Ferguson of Bedford, Doug Ferguson and Kevin Ferguson both of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jeffrey Cummings; his Pa, Aaron Brain; great-grandparents, Joseph Jacob, David Mike Adkins, Hovey Fredrick Lyons, Joy Topsy Lyons, and Sharon Cummings. Gloria was a 1951 graduate of Bedford High School. (She was like a second mother to countless others whom she cared for so much.) Arthur Ralph Hardin, Jr., 70, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his residence. She enjoyed spending time with her family, plus the many cats and dogs she had over the years. Local News & More. His parents and siblings, Linda Hardin, Yvonne Hardin and Janice Hardin, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Rick Leach officiating. He was a resident of Mitchell, Indiana and a former resident of Franklin. He enjoyed mowing, driving, sitting outside, cracking jokes and telling stories. She married Paul L. Petersen on December 19th, 1950, and he died February 26, 2002. She was born on Monday, October 16, 1923 in Bedford, Va., the daughter of the late Thomas Christopher Updike Read More, Jerry Lee Downey, 83, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He was the son of the late Harry H. West and Caudie English West. She had worked as a kitchen manager for North Lawrence Community Schools for twenty years, retiring in 1992. Jerry was born on September 30, 1938, in Forest City, NC. Born on April 7, 1950, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Millard E. and Martha A. Born January 6, 1954, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of Ernest Jewell and Minnie Meece. Burial will follow in the Indian Creek Primitive Cemetery in Williams. Who Receive obituaries Dorothy Hart Rand January 8, 2023 (90 years old) She and Bob were owners of Ro-Mar Grocery from 1978-1983. The obituary may be viewed at www.johnsonfs.com . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sons, Danny and David Mitchen; and three brothers, James Mitchen, Doc Mitchen, and Richard Mitchen. 9107. She performed talent shows on Carnival Cruise Ship from 1999-2002 as "Lady in Red" Read More, Barbara "Nell" Croft Blandford, of Bedford, VA passed away on May 4, 2022. A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16 in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Greg Matthew officiating. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com . We will include the information below in the email along with a link to the obituary: . A funeral Read More, Kevin Robert Roane, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. He was a son of the late Robert Walker and Louise Holland Walker. On 16 May 1970, Joe and Brenda Fields were united in marriage at Southland Church of Christ. Born September 23, 1965, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Jerry Simmons and Patsy Gail (Hayes) Beasley. He was a Junior at Eastern Greene High School, and attending Hoosier Hills Career Center for construction. Burial will follow in the Pinhook Cemetery. Born on May 5, 1921, she was the daughter of Floyd D. and Lela (Allen) Speer. There will be no services at this time. Donald Ray Bug Taylor, 84, of Forest passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She is survived by her husband, James Douglas Holdren Sr, her children, Pamela H Orange, James Alton Gene Vincent, 84 of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Mark Deckard, 67, of Mitchell, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his residence. Marsha worked at JSI as an assembler. Born October 31, 1957, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Myers) Horton. He married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia E. (Deckard) Norman on February 17, 1967. The most important thing for her was her family, and her main wish for her children was for them to be happy and fulfilled in life. He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and loved operating a bulldozer. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bobby Hearth. He was a business teacher at Lawrence Central High School and Lawrence North High School. Thelma Peake Arthur Hawkins, born August 19, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Friday December 2, 2022. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Sedalia Baptist Church with Rev. Bedford Online. Born April 8, 1945, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Ishmael C. and Lena (Jones) Foddrill. She was a homemaker, enjoyed shopping in her free time, and time spent with her special girls, Blaire and Rory. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Fred was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Cheryl Pate, 58, of Lawrence County, IN passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at University Hospital. He was a police officer for the City of Salem for 14 years. A memorial service Read More, Virginia Bittinger Whitten, 95, of Bridgewater, VA, died May 10, 2022, at Bridgewater Retirement Home in Bridgewater, VA. Steven A. Tolbert age 53 of Flora, Indiana passed away peacefully at his residence on October 17, 2022 at 11:17 pm. He was an avid drag racer and enjoyed restoring antique vehicles; especially Fords. A new family owned restaurant opened in Bedford last week. Paul T.McEachern, 87, a long-time Bedford resident, died on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022., Karen M. Schoelles, 69, of Bedford died on Oct. 31, 2022.. She was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1934 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Hamid Newton Dooley and Doris Louise McManaway Dooley. Surviving are his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Grogan; siblings, Luella Jones of Mitchell, Zelma Cole of Mitchell, Marvin Grogan of Bedford, David Michael Grogan of Bedford, and Millard Grogan of Shoals; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. In addition to her parents Read More, Lois Jean Hogan Crawford, 89, passed peacefully on June 7, 2022, at The Glebe in Daleville, Virginia following a brief illness. Barry is survived by his three children, Kyle D. Norman, Leah H. Beardslee, and Lyna G. (Jay) Anderson; grandchildren, Alex (Ashli) Adams, Hope and Olivia Beardslee, Lauren and Ellie Anderson, and Nick Norman; great-grandchildren, Abe Lyle, Archie Max, and Ada Rose Adams; and mother-in-law, Thelma L. Deckard. Johnny Tramell & Leatrice D. Tramell. He was preceded in. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Sue; two sisters, Phyllis Webb and Leona Elliott; and four brothers, Richard, Roy, Carroll and Max Reynolds. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 14th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with Brother Kerry Allen officiating. He retired from General Motors in 2006 and attended the First Assembly of God in Bedford. Published in Bedford Bulletin from Apr. He had many talents including painting. We will forever remember her in the waves of the ocean, the winds of the trees, and the dragonflies, butterflies, and cardinal birds that we see flying in the air. Published in Bedford Bulletin from Jun. Melvin Mel Leonard Nowlin, 62, of Big Island, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. funeralhome.com. Cremation has been chosen with burial in Mitchell Cemetery at a later date. Bonnie loved her family, especially cooking for them. She was the granddaughter of Reverend Delmar and Ella (Swango) Foddrill, and Evert and Mae Jones. Art was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a son of the late Harold A. Haldren and Louise Ferrell Haldren. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents. 15 to Jun. Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service - Bridgewater. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Mitchell Cemetery with Brother Carl Quinn officiating. Date of deceased. He and his wife, Sue, purchased the Skyhaven Airport building and owned/operated Skyhaven Auction from 1991-2006. Tom was born on August 30, 1948, a son of the late Ed and Ruth (Slick) McDevitt. She will always be sadly missed on this earth. Mark Andrew Houchin, 63, formerly of Mitchell, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at his residence. She worked as Perry Township trustee for 20 years and also township assessor from January 1990 2007. She was an avid Pacers fan. He was presented many awards over the years: LARC Outstanding Employee, Mitchell Citizen of the Year, various youth league service awards, and Customer Service Award from Jay C. Survivors include his siblings, Jill (Andy) Kluender of Mitchell, Jack (Kelly) Tyree of Mitchell, John (Debbie) Tyree of Orleans, Judith Parr of Seymour, Kay Leinart of Seymour, Linda Pennington of Mitchell, and Janet (Sid) Connell of Brownstown; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in Read More, Peggy Dooley Key, 87 of Bedford, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital with her granddaughter, Jess holding her hand. Internment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. 9107. He was born in Pulaski Co. on December 6, 1933, to the late Everett Jordan Southern and Zelma Jennings Southern. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Read More, Leroy Guy Cram, 79 of Goode, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his residence. Read More, Fieldon Ray Southern, 88, of Bedford, passed away on June 19, 2022, due to complications from Vascular Dementia. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston with Rev. Carlotta Kathleen Vaughan Forrester, 75, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. Jeffrey Lee Tyree, 59, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. Arrangements Read More, Leroy Allen Martin, Sr., 67 of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Forest Health & Rehab. Born October 17, 1931, in Mitchell, he was the son of Ora Virgil and Hopal Vera (Matthew) Briscoe. He was a 1950 graduate of Mitchell High School and attended Woodville Baptist Church. Born October 25, 1961, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of James Eugene Gentry and Bonnie Sharon (Eastridge) Evans. Her parents; daughter, Renee Summers; and siblings, Betty Spires, Robert Charles, and Jack Charles preceded her in death. Home. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 29 to Jun. Surviving to cherish the memory of Cheryl are her parents, Leland and Sue Wagner of Bedford, IN; her husband, Donnie, of Bedford, IN; one son Christopher Pate of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Brandy Pate (Nate) Colgan of Bedford, IN; six grandchildren, David Pate, Leland Pate, Ryeitt Pate, Aaron Colgan, Abigayle Colgan, and Caleb Colgan; siblings, Bill (Heidi) Wagner of Bedford, IN, David (Ann) Wagner of Mississippi, Harold (Marty) Wagner of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Sande (Mike) Rech of Carthage, IN; a brother-in-law Kerry Allen of New Albany, IN; and also several nieces and nephews. He was a WWII Army Veteran and was in the 2nd Armored Division. His mother, Barbara survives. A Read More, George Henry Ashworth, 74 of Moneta, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was an accountant for Streamlined Business Solutions and loved family, horses, and jeeping. He was a son of the late Carroll R. Cram and Theo Marjorie Robbins Cram. He was a graduate of Tunnelton High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Shawswick High School with the class of 1964. Dec 28, 2022. 22 to Jun. Share this obituary by email. She married Jerry Craig on January 15, 1972 and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2014. Art was a member of the American Legion Post No. She was a graduate of the Bedford High School with the class of 1959 and was a member of the V.I.P. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Born August 29, 1942, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Virgil Knight and Betty Maxine (Dotts) Chapman. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward Roosevelt Cooper to show support. He is survived by his wife, Betty Francisco Craighead; son, Christopher Williams; daughter, Cheryl Ann Read More, Kenneth Edward Hensley, 83 of Evington, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son Jack and her grandson Kevin. Joe was a retired truck driver. Memorial contributions may be sent to Orleans Christian Church. Phyllis Ann Connell, 77, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of Bedford; two daughters, Judy Ann Banks and husband, Tim, of Buddha and Beverly Wade and husband, Gary, of Williams; two sons, James Earl Cook and Bobby Cook and wife, Carrie, all of Bedford; a step-daughter, Sherri Aaron, of Anderson, IN; five grandsons, Bryan Banks, of Bedford, Nathaniel Banks, of Mitchell, Zack Banks, of Buddha, Stephen Davis, of Mitchell, and Jayden Cook, of Bedford; a granddaughter, Brittany Dalton, of Bedford; 3 great-grandchildren, Grayson and Liam Banks and Lathan Dalton; a sister, Virginia Hill and husband, Larry, of Shelbyville. Born on September 5, 1936, he was the son of Raymond and Ruby (Sims) Stivers. Burial will follow at Mitchell Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, and two sisters, Ruth Ratliff and Rachel Garrison; a brother, Henry O. Cook; a granddaughter, Tori Cook. Graveside services will be held on Friday October 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Port Williams Cemetery in Williams. A son of the late Elisha Orea Hensley and Maggie Davis Hensley. Barbara A. Freeman, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 4:20 am on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the White River Lodge. She married Bradford Grant, and he survives. Darrin R. Zaragoza, age 54, of Bedford, passed away at 2:57 p.m. on January 6, 2023 at IU Health in Bedford. After Read More, Jeremy Dale Heflin, 45 ofBedford, VA passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 athis residence. Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston. They were blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2021. She preceded him in death on September 30, 2008. The funeral will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans with Pastor Thomas Bostic officiating. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2nd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kenneth Allen officiating. Donald Underwood, 97, of Bedford, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at IU Health Bedford. Events There are no events at this time. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Bedford, Virginia on facebook. Read More, On May 14, 2022, Donald Mack Rowe, of Bedford, lover of British Sportscars, James Bond, Irish Whisky, golf, tennis, great stories, and wonderful people, began his next adventure by departing this life that he lived with gusto. Dawn Ellen (Gentry) Briscoe, 60, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her home. He is survived by his son, Daniel Brunner and his daughter, Evelyn Brunner. Survivors include her son, William D. (Debbie) Arthur of Mitchell; six grandchildren, Tanner Summers of Bedford, Tyler (McKenzie) Arthur of Mitchell, Kayla Arthur of Mitchell, Brett Arthur of Mitchell, Chad Reynolds of Tucson, Arizona and Travis (Sarah) Reynolds of Bedford; 9 great grandchildren, Kori Arthur, Elsi Arthur, Yali Arthur, Hayden Reynolds, Grant Reynolds, Noah High, Isabelle High, Dexton Summer and Adelaide Summers; and sister Wanda (Ronnie) Weilbaker of Bedford. Burial will follow in Dive Cemetery. He was born September 26, 1933 in Botetourt County, a son of the late Parker Presley Smith & Nora Bell Sloan Dudley Smith. He enjoyed volunteering and helping children in the community and umpired softball in Paoli. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Sunday, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. He graduated from Orleans High School with the class of 1986. Merrill was a U.S. Marine veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Bonnie retired after 30 plus years from RCA. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19 in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Jared Hardin officiating. Cremation has been chosen with a graveside service and burial at Proctor Cemetery at a later date. By John Barnhart Staff Writer johnbarnhart@bedfordbulletin.com. His grandchildren include Charlotte, Cadence, Gavin, Aidan, Harrison, Anderson, and Elodie. and later in food service for Indiana University. 9107. His parents and brother, Larry Webb, preceded him in death. Robert was a member of the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250, Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. She sure had an infectious smile and a well learned ear. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, October 21st in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. He made many friends while he entertained with his quick wit and smart remarks. Surviving to cherish the memory of Morris are his children, Audrey (Steve) Edington of Bloomington, Robin Stivers of Bedford, Tim (Debbie) Stivers of Linton, and Dan Stivers of Bedford; grandchildren, Missy Hodge, Jamie Bixler, Rick Stivers, Tim Stivers, Jr., Brian Mullis, Owen Stivers, and Josh Stivers; many cherished great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; special nieces, Amy Fletcher, Krystal Miller, and Rachel Williams; and his sister Wanda Ludwig. His parents and siblings, Bob Grogan, Shirley Yaney, Naomi Sue McDaniel, Eva Mae Oliver, Penny Gail Grogan, and Imelda Lessig preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia Overstreet Hensley; four brothers, David Hensley, Grover Hensley, Marshall Hensley and Ezekiel Hensley; three sisters, Ruby Draper, Esther Burnette and Stella Mae Hensley. Mary Frances Phillips, 78, of Springville, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her residence. Her parents and son, Dustin Staggs, preceded her in death. Born May 29, 1929 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Stanley and Mary Fay (Young) Hicks. Survivors include his parents, Samm and Jeff Cummings; sister, LaNessah Cylaine Cummings; brother, Clayton Jeffrey Cummings; grandparents, Cindy Cummings and husband Edward Stackpole, Richard Dale Jacob, Penny Lynn Jacob; Granny Mattie Brain; great-grandmothers, Juanita Adkins, JoAnn Jacob, Barb Lyons; aunts and uncles, Rebecca Cummings, Rustie Cassidy and husband Josh, Kristie Jochim and husband Paul, Cami Jacob, Dustin Brain and wife Rebekah, Michael Roberts, Andrew Roberts; first cousins, Andrew, Dylan and Abbagail Fuller, Dustin Bough, J.J. and Jalen Cassidy, Waylon and Owen Jochim, Wyla Suthard; several cousins, great aunts and uncles; he was loved by many. He loved watching his kids play baseball/softball over the years and his favorite pastime was singing karaoke. Bonnie married Leo Dale Bundy October 21, 1950, and he preceded her in death December 9, 2004. She was the wife of the late James Clarence Bud Farmer. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his parents and twins, who passed in infancy. He later married Geneva Love, and she preceded him in death on February 24, 2008. Homer L. Grubb, Jr., 93, of Bedford, passed away at 10:40 am on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his residence. Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with her care. She was a daughter of the late Lama Charles Canterbury and Sally Jane Fury Canterbury. The Bedford County Commissioner of the Revenue is Tracy Patterson. She was a daughter of the late Stanley Dacuk and Jennie Rozycki Dacuk. She spent 20 years working in local pharmacies. Real estate tax rates are just $0.52 per $100 assessed value. Gloria Dean Arthur, 89, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness. Arrangements Read More, Kimberly Renee Arthur, 55, of Bedford, died Friday, April 22, 2022 at Oakwood Health and Rehab. He loved music, singing and dancing. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jim and Donald Pinnick and a sister, Dorothy Toliver. Born December 27, 1934, in Huron, he was the son of Harold and Catherine (McCain) Sanders. Cheryl was a House Director at Sigma Chi Fraternity in Bloomington for 15 years. He was a member of the Leatherwood Christian Church, and the Pinhook Cemetery Association. Mike Jones officiating. She married Lester Ryan, and he preceded her in death. She. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13th at the Eastern Greene Middle School gymnasium with Rev. . Burial will follow in Dishman cemetery. Dora Darlene (Marsh) Baugh, 81, of Bloomington, passed away, Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Golden Living Center in Bloomington. He married Grace E. (Singleton) Chastain on September 12, 1958 and she survives. James was a member of the International Operating Engineers Local 103. The passing this week of retired seventh- and eighth-grade teacher Robert Wakeham has evoked an outpouring of remembrances, affection, and respect from, Betty B. Drouilhet died on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022., John Robblee Bob Howatt passed away on Dec. 22, 2022., Barbara A. John William Hensley, 84, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was a weekly follower of Joel Osteen and liked to watch Gaither gospel videos. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11 in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Darrin Chastain officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel. Merrill was the owner of Kings Speed Shop and Kings Automotive. He married Diana Traywick on September 17, 1966, and she survives. He was a son of the late Arthur Byrd and Annabelle Pate Byrd. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Stivers; parents; sons, Morris O. Stivers, Jr., and Bob Stivers; great nephew, Hunter Brown; great-great grandchild, Aiden Keith Hobbs; four sisters; and six brothers. Mark was preceded in death by his parents. Gail was an Electronic Engineer for the U.S. Government working at the Pentagon and Vint Hill Farms Station, Warrenton, Virginia, prior to his retirement. She was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Glendale Memorial Nature Preserve in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, surrounded by nature, and her spirit was welcomed by 350 acres of trees, wildlife, animals, butterflies, and dragonflies. ALEXANDER brian. Bo worked at Extruded Alloys in Bedford, IN as an Aluminum Molding Supervisor for 22 years and also worked at Hobbys Inn. He was a son of William Thomas Kirby, Jr. and Annette Martin Kirby. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly W. Bosche, Angela Walton Smith. Family will receive friends 6:00 8:00 p.m., Saturday at Sedalia Baptist Church. There will be a celebration of life at Jimmys Place in Campbellsburg from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm to help the family celebrate Troys life. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 PM on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Bedford Baptist Church. Light food will be provided, and additional food and drinks can be purchased. With such a great, loving, and super-friendly personality, always smiling and laughing, coupled with her infectious and engaging persona and character, everyone that met and knew her truly loved her. While working in Florida he met the love of his life, Kathryn Yancey LaBorie. He was born on December 1, 1938, in Bedford County. Joe, affectionately known to family members as Pather, was born on 22 January 1947 in Bedford, IN. She was born in Bedford, VA on December 17, 1956 a daughter of the late Floyd Rickman and Hallie Goff Brevo. Virginia B. Epps, age 81, of Bedford, Texas passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Our beloved Edie passed away peacefully at her home with her son Reese always by her side on October 1, 2022. Born December 1, 1951, in Lawrence County, she was daughter of Thomas E. Todd and Carol Mae (Feltner) Todd. Mike Rosenberg can be reached at mike@thebedfordcitizen.org, or 781-983-1763, Copyright 2023 , The Bedford Citizen All Rights ReservedWebsite by Paula GilardeFor permission to reuse content, please email editor@thebedfordcitizen.org, Almost a half-million square feet of hangar space, Former Students, Colleagues Mourn the Passing of a Beloved Teacher, An Obituary: Maybelle Higgins DeBenedictis, An Obituary: Christine A. We are a family owned and operated funeral home with locations in Lynchburg, Bedford, Smith . Joseph Leslie Beyers, age 75, passed away on Sunday, 25 September 2022 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Her hobbies through the years included reading, gardening, mushroom hunting, motorcycle riding, traveling, watching IU basketball, working puzzles, and eating out. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Brooks Martin as well as other family members. She devoted every fiber of her being to her grandchildren. Surviving are his daughter, Judy Ann Briscoe of Bloomington; granddaughter, Elizabeth Briscoe; siblings, Bonnie Duncan of Bedford and Richard (Charlotte) Briscoe of Mitchell; sisters-in-law, Sharon Tirey of Seymour and Karen Briscoe of Mitchell; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Dennis R. (Denny) Simmons, 76, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Bloomington Hospital. Burial will follow at the Beech Grove Cemetery with military rites being accorded by the Honor Guard of the American Legion Gillen Post #33. 10 Facts about Grief and Grieving; . She was a daughter of the late John Rufus Patterson and Eliza Crouch Patterson. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Published in Bedford Bulletin from Jun. Jack was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He was quiet, thoughtful, and easily gave others the benefit of the doubt, always seeing the best in people. Burial will take place at Gilgal Cemetery in Heltonville, IN. Born February 12, 1967, in Washington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Don Foster and Lorna (McKown) Mitchell. He attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, but preferred education gained outside the classroom. Published in Bedford Bulletin from May 31 to Jun. He was born in Bedford on December 3, 1968 to Lula Mae Roll. She was preceded in death by her parents. Obituaries. Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery with Pastor Robert Brown officiating. She later married Jack D. Kelley on February 19, 1989, and he preceded her in death on February 1, 2014. She loved her animals and had cats, dogs, birds, etc. It's called Soul Sisters & Brother Kitchen and it's first day in business was F. His parents and wife preceded him in death. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.FergusonLee.com. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marge Rhodes Read More. Health Bloomington Hospital. Troy is survived by his father Ernie Albertson (Leipsic), one brother and sister in-law Greg (Michelle) Albertson and their two daughters, Chelsie and Darby (Arizona), three daughters Baili (Anthony) Campbell (Leipsic), Taylor Albertson (Orleans), Victoria Tori Albertson (Orleans), and one son James Brady Albertson (Orleans). Her undergraduate degree was received from Capital University and her Master studies completed at Indiana University. His parents; wife; son, Dennis Lee Briscoe; and siblings, Donald Leroy Briscoe, Louis Doodle Briscoe, Basil Briscoe, Wilbur Web Briscoe, James Briscoe, Walter Bus Briscoe, Frances Briscoe, Fern Watson, and Ruby Smith, preceded him in death. Morris Owen Stivers, Sr., of Solsberry passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was a son of the late Leroy Martin and Marjorie Austin Martin. Although its been four years, with every sunrise and sunset we remember you with conversations, tears, and laughter. The family will be there from 1 p.m. on to greet any early visitors. Features. No services are planned at Read More, Donna Lee Hogan Tillman, 71, of Bedford, VA passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at The Destiny House in Lynchburg, VA. She was born in Loraine, Ohio September 19, 1950, a daughter of the late Roy Allen Hogan and Iris Koon Hogan. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Updike Funeral Home Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Connell of Mitchell; daughter, Kathi Root of Bloomington; grandsons, Kyle Root and Cody Root of Bloomington; and brother, Kenny (Pat) Foddrill of Bedford. Pre-Arrangement Request Form; Grief resources. Name. Dec. 03, 1968 Jan. 06, 2023. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to the hour of service on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Thomas BoJo Custer Baker, 60, passed away on October 22, 2022. A lot of christmas eve events like Gospel Choirs, Brunch, Santa Claus Gift Distribution, Christmas Dinners in Bedford and more are happening. He worked as a truck driver for 30 years. His parents and brother, Paul Houchin, preceded him in death. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. He was born in Martin County on May 2, 1942 to Raymond Mundy and Christine (Burton) Mundy. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, October 28, 2022 at Worthington Cemetery in Worthington, Indiana. Memorials may be sent to Sedalia Baptist Church or the Big Island Emergency Crew. No services Ruth Faith Shaw Farmer, 91, of 210 Frazier Road, Altavista died Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Roanoke. We are all grateful for the meaningful quality time that we each got to spend with her, and are blessed to have known her. Arthur Art Noble Sanders, 87, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. Burial arrangements were handled by the Davis-Watkins Funeral Home of DeFuniak Springs. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. Wayne Murphy and Rev. He was born in Greenville, NC on April 8, 1938, son of the late Alton Rudolph Vincent and Corrine Smith Vincent. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Kay Hardin of Salem; children, Arthur Ralph Artie Hardin, III of Campbellsburg, Tracy Jones of Salem, and Dannie Wingler, Jr. of Campbellsburg; grandchildren, Jaelin Hoar, Kelsea Hardin, Adrian Hoar, Austin Wingler, and Brooklyn Jones; great-grandchildren, Ansley, Brighton, and Lynnon; siblings, Donna Walker of Salem, Beverly Hardin of Salem, Ernie Hardin of Salem, Kenny Hardin of Texas, Mike Hardin of Salem, Jeffrey Hardin of Salem, Waneta Goller of Salem and Melvin Hardin of Salem; and several nieces and nephews. Jake was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, Elizabeth Hayes and Helen J. Hatfield, and a brother-in-law, Farrell Hayes. He retired from Purdue University as a farmer in 1996 and enjoyed gardening and hunting. Cremation has been chosen with burial at a later date at the Silverville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Born April 18, 1935, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Rice and Grace (Barlow) Blackerby. She married Scot D. Blanton on June 11, 1999. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the service on Sunday at the funeral home. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory is proud to be the most often selected funeral home and crematory in Central Virginia, offering affordable funeral and cremation arrangements and services, preplanning, burials, cremation planning and pet loss services. Condolences may be expressed at www.ochstetrick.net. He was a son of the late John Burrows Ashworth and Alice Dorothea Ebersbach Ashworth. The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford has been entrusted with the arrangements for Joe. She is survived by her husband Clarence Hawkins; daughters. Surviving to cherish the memory of Joe is his son, Derrick (Sherry) Lloyd; daughter, LaRena (Troy) Smith; three grandchildren, Jason (Ashtan) Bean, Autumn (Evan) Daugherty, and Bailei Lloyd; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Joe is survived by his brother, Daniel; his sister, Blossom (Danny) Weddle; Brenda, his beloved wife of 52 years; his daughter Kristine (Craig) Hanson; his son Joey Beyers; and his son Stephen (Alicia) Beyers. 12/14/1946. March 9, 1969 - November 4, 2022 Mrs. Tracy Ross Spinner, 53 of Bedford departed this life on Friday, November 4, 2022. 7 min ago. She was born on March 9, 1969 to the late View full obituary Alice Maybell Hurt Hobson October 12, 1947 - October 15, 2022 Mrs. Alice M. Hobson, 75 of Bedford departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Merrill Eugene King, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center in Indianapolis. Survivors include her husband, Howard Eugene Briscoe of Bedford; children, Michael Aaron (Shannon) Gentry of Mitchell, Joshua Levi Howell of Chesapeake, Virginia, James Robert Lee (Hannah) Howell of Bedford, Lou Ann Nicole (Michael) Kristan of Orleans, Maren Lee (Jed) Terrell of Ellettsville, and Justin Christopher Barlow of San Antonia, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; siblings, Toni Blackmore of Bloomfield, Tonya Gentry Higgins of Seminole, Florida, and Richard Evans of Scotland; and her beloved Pug, Destiny. She had worked at G.E. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Vilinda Gaynell Dooley Broughman, 70, of Woodleaf, NC and formerly of Montvale, VA, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. A memorial service was held at 1 PMon Friday, June Read More, Leonard Grady Nelms passed away peacefully in his home in Bedford, Virginia on June 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. She was preceded in death by her son Steven Gregory Dodge, Mother Sarah Virginia Bond Mitchell and Father Sterling Kenney Wallace. After retiring in 1995, he worked as a custodian for Eastern Greene Schools. Memorial Gifts: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services. Jake Hatfield, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 2:20 pm, on Friday, September 30th, at Garden Villa. Surviving are her five children: Darcey Lynn May Bailey (Marvin) of Atlanta, GA, Maria Lynn Smith Chance of Milton, FL, Amanda Benham Smith DeRoss (John) of Indianapolis, Ashley Rose Smith Lett of Fort Walton Beach, FL, and James Michael Smith of Fort Walton Beach. February 2018 - December 2022. top of page. Carolyn would no doubt suggest to anyone who would desire to make a charitable contribution on her behalf and in her memory to donate to a local humane society animal rescue shelter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jan Vincent. Survivors include his wife, Diana, of Mitchell; his mother, Louise, of Mitchell; two daughters, Aleta Taylor and husband, Gregg, of Bedford and Beth Covey and husband, Jason, of Mitchell; two grandchildren, Emily Taylor, of Bedford and Caleb Covey and wife, Madison, of Mitchell; a grandson-in-law, Adam Crabtree, of Paoli; one great-grandson, Waylon Crabtree; two brothers, Ronnie Prince and wife, Dawnell, of Bedford and Travis Prince and wife, Debbie, of Huron; a sister, Mary Stockton and husband, Tony, of Bedford. She was born June 27, 1931 in Altavista, a daughter of the late Frank J. Shaw and Ruth Robey Shaw. She was a daughter of the Barbara Powers Mitchell of Huddleston who He was preceded in death by his father, James, and a granddaughter, Kaci Crabtree. He was predeceased by three loving women who raised him, Joella Norman, Joyce Barnes, and Ione Best, as well as his brother, Gene Best, with acknowledgment Read More, Wayne Howerton Witt, 86, of Bedford passed away Saturday, April 16th 2022 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. Burial will follow. She was a member of Penuel Baptist Church and a retired employee of BGF Industries. Carolyn is also survived by her three siblings: Mary Kay Benham Youngquist of Bloomington, Ind., Yochanan John Lawrence Benham of Avoca, Ind., and Malinda Gay Benham of Bloomington, plus countless nieces & nephews. He married Nancy Kay Johnson February 14, 1993 and she survives. After retiring Gail moved the family back to Bedford where he owned and operated a large dairy farm for 15 years. The family will Read More, David Austin Dickerson, 78 of Huddleston, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Autumn Care of Altavista. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Born on February 16, 1925, he was the son of Alfred and Ruth (Panza) Underwood. He married Vida Sue Blevins on June 21, 1952 and they had four children, Glenda, Lori, Albert and Brian. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter Tina McCurry and husband, Jeff. She was the first female employee of the Bedford Post Office, where she worked for about 20 years as a rural carrier delivering mail to a number of Lawrence County routes. He loved animals, and they loved him. Burial will follow in the Owensburg Cemetery. Thelma P. Hawkins, 92 Bedford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII and the Korean War. Search Bedford obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Online condolences and other expressions of kindness are appreciated at www.flinnmaguire.net. Published in Bedford Bulletin from Apr. Steven enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and he loved playing with his 4 dogs. Art worked as a science and biology teacher for West Washington Junior and Senior High Schools. Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Reverend Glenn Hamer officiating. Post not marked as liked. He was a trailblazer for adults with disabilities holding a job at the Mitchell Jay C Store for 26 plus years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and music. with Amy Fletcher officiating. Survivors include a son, Trevor Craig and his wife Melinda, of Mitchell; two grandsons, Ty Alan Craig and Trey Hunter Craig, both of Mitchell; two brothers, Tom Todd and wife Carol Ann, and Danny Todd, all of Mitchell; a sister-in-law, Darla Craig; a brother-in-law, Kevin Craig and wife Polly; several nieces and nephews, Tina Johnson, T. Jay Todd, Daniel Todd, Patrick Craig, Dr. Kara Hohimer, Melinda Smith, Travis Craig; several great nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Roy S. Croft, Sr., and Mable Cross Croft. Survivors include a son, Ryan Sully Sullivan and wife, Julie, of Bedford; two daughters, Joellen Hudson and husband, Doyle, of Oolitic and Marybeth Jenkins and husband, Darryl, of Bedford; a step-son, Brian Kelley (Nancy); a step-daughter, Patricia Elmore (Gary); grandchildren, Tina Kesterson (Brady), Gina Lehr (Clifton) Sullivan, Trish Lackey (Mark), Natalie Hudson, Elizabeth Hudson (Alex), and Rory Sullivan; 13 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren and two more on the way; siblings, Carol Bugh, Betty Jo Bundy, Marlene Hayes, and Gary Shaw; several nieces and nephews. Barbara DeFrancesco Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara DeFrancesco (Bedford, Virginia), who passed away on December 16, 2022 at the age of 82. 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