TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1996 PEARL FREESE THOMPSON COLUMBUS- Pearl Freese Thompson, 79, of Columbus, died Friday at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born July 13, 1916, In Brown County, she was the daughter of Ray and Vira (Greathouse) Freese. She retired from Roviar Sportswear in 1981 with 36 years of service. She was a member of the Mount Nebo United Methodist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Neal Freese of Brown County and Glen Freese of Freetown; two sisters, Pauline Smith and Crystal Roscoe, both of Columbus; several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband Keith Thompson, In 1946; one daughter, Phyllis Kay Thompson; one sister, Geneva Hobson, and two brothers, Paul Freese and Howard Freese. A sister, Geneva Freese Hobson, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Dustin-Bond Serenity Chapel in Nashville with David Isom and Jeff Harris officiating. Burial will be at Christianburg Cemetery.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1953 Ex-Springville Man Succumbs Mack Chambers, former resident of Springville, died Wednesday in Union hospital, Terre Haute. He had been residing in Spencer, where his funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the West Funeral Home. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Robert of Bloomington and Jim of Spencer; one daughter, Jane of Spencer; and two brothers, Klen of Oxford, Pa., and Verner of Springville. NOTE: Burial Springville Christian Cemetery

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1953 Scherschel Rites Are Set Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Diederich Scherschel, 1621 N street, died early Thursday at the Mercy Hospital, Gary, Indiana, will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Mrs. Scherschel, the widow of Fred Scherschel was a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She was born March 21, 1881 to Peter and Catherine Weixel Diederich. Her marriage to Mr. Scherschel took place at Cleveland on May 25, 1903 and her husband died July 5, 1948. Active in the St. Vincent de Paul Church of Bedford of which she was a member, Mrs. Scherschel was affiliated with the Altar Society of the church and belonged to the National Council of Catholic Women. She also participated in the activities of the Farm Bureau Cooperative. Surviving are six sons, Joe of Indianapolis, Paul of Gary, James of Bloomington, and Dr. John P Scherschel, Alfred and Roy Scherschel all of Bedford; three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Saletel and Mrs. Ruth Balombin, both of Cleveland, O., and Miss Virginia Scherschel of Bedford; 32 grandchildren and five sisters, Miss Elizabeth Diederich, Mrs. Marie Wagoner and Mrs. Coletta Story, all of Cleveland, Mrs. Renilda Scherscel of Bedford and Sister Ambrose of Dayton O., Three brothers have preceded her in death. Rosary services will be conducted for Mrs. Scherschel at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Sherwood & Ferguson Funeral Home, where the body will lie in state after 4 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Cresthaven Memorial Park.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 Frances Clark, 73, 2021 N St., Bedford, died at 11:12 p.m. Saturday at Hospitality House in Bedford. She had been ill several years. She was born Aug. 11, 1912 In Bedford, to Marion F. and Mary Miller Clark. She was a retired payroll clerk with M. Fine Company where she was employed 38 years. She also was a member of First Christian Church and Eastern Star. Surviving is one brother, Roy Clark, Bedford. She was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Homer the Rev. Jim Miller officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 Jennifer M. Raney, 5, daughter of Michael and Linda Stiles Raney, of Dayton Ohio, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday at the Children's Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. She was born Oct. 1, 1978 In Dover, Del. and is survived In addition to the parents by one sister, Angela at home; the grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Stiles, Shoals and Mrs. Norma Jean Greenwell, Loogootee; and the great-grandmothers, Mrs. Grace Hawkins, Shoals. and Mrs. Lyona Clark, Loogootee, and the great-grandfather, Geofrey Brothers, Loogootee Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Queen-Lee Funeral Home In Shoals. Father Kenneth Beta officiating. Burial will be In Springhill Cemetery in Shoals. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 Glenn Omar Allen, 73, R. 11, Bedford, died Saturday in IU Medical Center at Indianapolis. He had been ill three years. He was born July 30, 1911, in Lawrence County, to John and Pearl Allen. He married Violet M. Duncan on Jan. 7, 1932 In Bedford, and she survives. He was a retired supervisor In supply at Crane and a member of Trinity Pentecostal Church of Oolitic. Surviving with the wife Is one brother, Kenneth Allen, of South Bend. He was preceded In death by one sister and one brother. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, the Rev. Phillip Flynn officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery with graveside military rites by Gillen Post 33, American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4p.m. today

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1900 Seymour, Ind., April 20. – The charred remains of Engineer George Crane and Fireman Frank Reynolds, who went down in the wreck at Cochran, were found this afternoon in an unrecognizable condition lying at the bottom of the creek under a pile of burning timbers. The remains of George Crane were brought here at 11 o'clock tonight and taken to his home. He was thirty-two years old and left a widow, formerly Miss Berdie Kelso, and two small children. He was raised at Medora and secured a position on the road as fireman, and was promoted to engineer over a year ago. Fireman Reynolds married Miss Anna Wesner, of Medora, last October. He was twenty-three years old, and his body will be taken to Sparksville for interment. The wrecked train was composed of thirty-three cars, of which twenty were loaded with live stock, not one of which was injured. The cars were destroyed by the fire, two of which were loaded with whiskey, one with eggs, one with fresh beef, one with poultry, one with smoked meats and the others with general merchandise. It was the most costly wreck that has occurred on the road for many years.

DAILY TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1956 Pearl Dorsett Succumbs Pearl Dorsett, 73, former Springville resident passed away Saturday at Madison, Indiana. Mrs. Dorsett was born September 28, 1883, In Springville, to John and Nettle Cox Sipes. She was married to Henry Dorsett in 1923 at Louisville, Ky., and he preceded her in death October 15, 1950. Survivors include one son. Richard Sipes of Cincinnati, Ohio; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Springville Christian Church. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Sherwood Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Springville Christian Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at Sherwood - Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

DAILY TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1956 Former Local Man Dies Homer H Johnson, 64 year - old former Lawrence and Martin county resident, died Monday afternoon at the Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles, California where he had been a patient for several years. Mr. Johnson was born on a farm near Shoals on October 19, 1892, to Alex and Ritta Terry Johnson. And spent his early years around Shoals and in Bedford. He was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by two brothers Roy Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Austun Johnson of Indianapolis four sisters, Mrs. Wallace Sherfick, Mrs. Frank Badon, Mrs. Herschel Bennett, and Mrs. Roy Hull, all of Indianapolis: and several nieces, nephews, and cousins, many of whom reside in Lawrence county. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. (CDT) at the First Church of God in Indianapolis. The body will be brought to the Jordan Funeral Home in Indianapolis Friday evening to lie in state until the hour of the funeral.

DAILY TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1956 Conducts Hovey Lyons Rites Funeral services for Hovey Dee Lyons, 2018 Thirteenth street, who died Friday at 11:15 p.m., were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. W. Emerson Chapman, pastor of the church. Officiating. Catherine Nowland played the piano as she and Dorothy Owen sang "Your Roses May Have Thorns."., "I Won't Have To Cross Jordan Alone", and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand." In charge of flowers were Eva Mae Robbins, Gleathal Thompson, Darlene Marsh, Patty Ramey, Myrtle Robbins, Grace Howell, Marilea Britt, Martha Fields, Clida Frank, Ruth Ramey, Margaret Scheffel, and Lois Chapman. Pallbearers at the service were Arthur Reynolds, Carl Scheffel, Leathel Robbins, Harry Fields, Blish Todd, and Manuel Schoffstall. Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Sherwood - Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1979 Perry Oliver Collins, 67, of R 1, Dubois, died suddenly at 4 p.m. Tuesday at his home, apparently the victim of a heart attack. He was born Sept 14, 1911, In Dubois County, the son of John A. and Lena Shipman Collins. Surviving are a brother, Andrew Collins of R. 1, Dubois; a sister, Mary Collins of Medco Annex in French Lick. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick, with burial in Crystal Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:30 p.m. today.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1979 Robert Eugene Bell, 51, of 587 N. Roosevelt St., Orleans, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at English. He was born Feb. 14, 1928, In Orleans, to James and Lola Hawk Bell. on June 1, 1968, he married Betty Smith, who survives. He was employed for 28 years with Orleans Oil Co. Also surviving are the mother, of Orleans; three stepsons, Richard Earl Whitlow, Rensselaer; William Whitlow, Peoria, Ill.; and James David Whitlow, Marco; one step daughter, Catherine Mary Roberts, Tucson, Ariz.; one brother, James Bell, Orleans; and three sisters; Mrs. Josie Lenhart, Buena Park, Calif.; Mrs. Robert (Mary Alice) Martin, Bloomington, and Mrs. Don (Shirley) Bishop, Orleans. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Ochs Funeral Home, Orleans, with the Rev. Richard Kern officiating. Burial will follow In Fairview Cemetery. Friends. may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1979 Cora H. DeFore, R. 1, Springville, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bloomington Hospital. She was 84. She was born on Sept. 1, 1896, In Lawrence County to William and Alice Thomas Hart [Hert] . She married Martin R. DeFore on Dec. 24,1940 and he survives. She was a retired school teacher, a member of Hillcrest Christian Church, and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She taught in local schools. Other survivors include three brothers, John Hert of Marion, Ind., William Hert of Indianapolis and Ralph O. Hert of Bedford. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Ferguson- Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. Merla Craig officiating. Burial will be In Springville Christian Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 1986 Hazel Fern Evans, 84, R. 14. Bedford, died at 5:12 a.m. today at Dunn Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 15, 1902, in Lawrence County, to William and Carrie Bridwell Evans. She was a retired teacher. Survivors include one brother, Harry Evans, R. 14, Bedford; two sisters, Ada Freeman, Bloomington, and Dorothy Hollars. Bedford. A brother, Norman, and a sister, Roberta Wininger are deceased. Miss Evans was a graduate of Central Normal College with an A.B. degree and from Cincinnati Bible Seminary and Indiana University with an M.A. degree. She had taught at Needmore and Springville schools, Emminence High School, Mississienewa High School and at Eastern for three years. She had taught at Florida College, Temple Terrace in Florida and was with Northwood Institute at West Baden for 14 years. She also taught at Oolitic and Shawswick junior high schools. She taught full-time for 46 years and was a part-time volunteer for 14 years. She began teaching Bible while in high school. Services will be at the Church of Christ in Oolitic, the day and time to be announced later by Day & Carter Mortuary.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 1986 FORT RITNER - Judy Kay Perry, 39, Fort Ritner, died at her residence at 12:25 a.m. Friday after an illness of four months. She was born November 29, 1946 in Fort Ritner, to Jesse L. and Gladys L. Hobson Tincher. Her mother survives and lives in Fort Ritner. Her Father preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church and a housewife. She was married to Lowell (Gene) Perry, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter. Kellie Jo, and two sons Scott and Jeffery Eugene, all at home:, four brothers, Gerald Tincher and David Tincher, both of Bedford. Dean Tincher, Crothersville and Lee Von Tincher, Mitchell. Also surviving are three sisters, Linda Brown and Jeanie Morris both of Bedford, and Connie Branaman, Fort Ritner. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Spurgeon Funeral Home in Brownstown, the Rev. M. L. Walls officiating. Burial will be in Dixon Chapel Cemetery near Medora Friends may call Sunday from 3-9 p.m. and Monday before the service at the funeral home.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 1986 COLUMBUS - Randel E. Murphy, 45, 443 Colliar St., Columbus, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Feb. 13, 1941, in Charleston, to Everett and Lena Blackwell Murphy. He married Susan Smith May 19, 1961, and she survives. He was a member of Garden City Church of Christ and the Moose Lodge in Columbus. He was employed with Sadlers Packing Company 22 years and the past three years with Roberts Asphalt Company. Surviving with the wife are one son. Tony R. Murphy, Columbus; two daughters. Tammy R. Murphy, Longwood, Fla., and Teri R. Jackson, Columbus; one grandson; the parents of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two brothers, Roy Murphy, Columbus, and Fred Murphy, Hope, Ind.; and three sister, Mrs. Verla Todd, Norman, Mrs. Bernetta Hillenburg, Heltonville, and Mrs. Shirley Smith, Bedford. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Garden City Church of Christ in Columbus. The Revs. Steve Kehrer and Bill Eaton will officiate and burial will be in Daugherty Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Reed & Jewell Funeral Home in Columbus. The family suggests that memorials be designated to the Garden City Church of Christ.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 1986 INDIANAPOLIS - Services for Gilbert R. Andis, 56, Beech Grove, will be at Little & Sons Funeral Home in Beech Grove. He died Thursday in St. Francis Hospital Center. He had been an inspector at Ford Motor Co. for 20 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Beech Grove American Legion. He was born in Bedford and had lived in Beech Grove for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Peggy L. Andis; one daughter, Susan Stephens; the mother, Pauline B. Andis, and one grandchild.

DAILY TIME MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1951 Robert E. Flynn, Infant Son, Dies A three day old infant, Robert Eugene Flynn, son of Robert and Phyllis Cullison Flynn of Springville died at 6 a.m. today at the Dunn Memorial Hospital. Survivors include the parents, the paternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Floyd Flynn of Springville; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Luther Cullison of Switz City, Ind. Brief rites will be conducted at the parents' residence in Springville at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Earl Anderson. Internment will follow in the Christian Cemetery in Springville. The remains were taken to the residence today by the Day and Carter Mortuary which is directing the funeral.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1989 MITCHELL - Robert Lewis Porter, 59, R. 3, Mitchell, died at 2 a.m. Sunday at his residence. He was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Washington County, to Clifford and Sylvia Chancy Porter. He married Joyce Murphy Oct. 25, 1984, and she survives. He was a retired security guard at Spring Mill State Park, a member of Blue River Christian Church, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors Include his wife, Joyce; two sons: Vincent and Michael Porter, both of Louisville; two brothers: William Porter, Tallahassee, Fla., and Lloyd Porter, Indianapolis. One brother preceded him In death. Services will be at 10 am. Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home, Rev. Barton officiating. Burial will be In Blue River Christian Cemetery with graveside rites by Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1989 CAMPBELLSBURG - Lois E. Denton, 60, R. 1, Campbellsburg, died at 5:08 p.m. Sunday at her residence. She was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Washington County, to Grant and Opal Stephenson Chastain. She married William F. Denton Aug. 31, 1947, and he survives. She was a member of Carters Creek Christian Church, Campbellsburg Home Economics Club, and a former member of "Sweet Adeline" Surviving with her husband are two sons; Eugene Denton, R. 1, Campbellsburg, and Larry Denton, Granger, Ind.; one daughter, Cheryl Lee Trinkle, R. 2, Campbellsburg. and four grandchildren; her father and stepmother; Grant and Bernice Chastain, Paoli two sisters: Peggy Knapp, Salem, and Judy Lanman, Huntingburg; four brothers: Elmo Chastain, R. 3, Mitchell, Dr. Leonard Chastain, Salem, Dr. James Chastain, Indianapolis, and Melvin Chastain, Seymour. She was preceded in death by her mother and one brother. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carter's Creek Christian Church, Bro. Mike Wall and Bro. William Steadman officiating. Burial will be In Saltillo Cemetery. Friends may call at Chastain Funeral Home in Campbellsburg from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, from 9 a.m. ,to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from 1:30 p.m. Wednesday until the service.