THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1986 Andrew Parham Endris, 18, R. 2, Springville, died Friday evening at the residence. According to Lawrence County Coroner Dr. Eric V. Schulz, death was from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born June 2, 1967 in Denver, Colo., to Morris D. and Linda S. Parham Endris. He was with the U.S. Army. Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, and on temporary duty as a Recruiters' Aide, Bedford. He also was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Surviving with the father and mother of R. 2. Springville, are four brothers, David Endris. Kittsingen, Germany, Craig Endris, Ball State University and Luke and Ned Endris, both at home: two foster brothers Scott and Travis Terrell, at home, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. August (Rhea Dawn) Endris, Bedford. Funeral services will be at 10 am. Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Rev. Francis Eckstein officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Day & Carter Mortuary from 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday from 11 to 9 p.m. The Scripture Service will be at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1986 SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Marie Pennington Phipps, 81, San Antonio formerly of Washington County, died Saturday at her home. She was born April 22, 1904 in Washington County to Arve and Maude McNeeley Chastain. She was a member of Walnut Grove Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters Marjorie Edwards, Elms Apts., Mitchell, and Helen Merry, Beech St., Campbellsburg; one sister. Louise McClinitic, Phoenix. Ariz.; two brothers, Wilbur Chastain, Bedford, and Ogal Chastain, Falling Timber, Pa.; 20 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one grandchild and four great grandchildren, Services will be at 11 am, Wednesday at Porter and Loring Funeral Home In San Antonio. Burial in National Cemetery in Texas.

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1986 MEDORA - Georgia Reynolds, 77, R. R. Medora, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at Dunn Memorial Hospital. She (had) been ill two years. She was born Dec. 21, 1908, in Jackson County to Andrew V. and Mary Ann Lucas Cockerham. On May 15, 1926, she married Willard Reynolds, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two tons, Leo and Donald Reynolds both of Medora two daughters Mary M. Stepp, Brownstown and Doris Wheeler, Seymour one grandson Edward Wayne Price reared in the home; two brothers Henry Cockerham and Jakie Cockerham, both of R. R. Medora; one sister Goldie Baughman R. R. Medora: 25 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. One brother and seven sisters are deceased. She was a housewife and a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Medora. Services will be at at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hague Funeral Home in Medora. Rev. Paul Schuth officiating. Burial will be in Weddleville Lutheran Cemetery in Medora. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. to 9 pm. today and Tuesday from 9 am, to service time. Memorials may be designated to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Medora.

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1986 Michael D. Stancombe, 28, R. 18, Bedford, died at 11:15 am, Sunday at his residence. He was born Aug. 22, 1957 in Lawrence County to Donal D. and Marie L. Axsom Stancombe. Surviving with the parents are three brothers; Kenneth S, Terry L., and Jerry D., all of Indianapolis; one sister, Joy L. Stancombe, Bedford, and the maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Axsom, Heltonville. Funeral services will be at 1 pm. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home in Heltonville. the Rev, Lloyd White officiating, Burial will be in Leatherwood Cemetery near Bedford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and from to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1986 Delbert S. May, 80, Springville, died at 1:11 p.m. Sunday at Dunn Memorial Hospital. The son of William Denton and Mary Robertson May, he married Ethel Long on Dec. 23, 1926. A retired gang sawyer at Indiana Limestone Company. he was a member of Millworkers Union Local No. 93. He was also a member of the Avoca Baptist Church. Surviving with the wife are one son, James W. May of Springville one daughter, Mrs. Deloris Hoffman, Bedford; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, one brother. Homer C. May of Oolitic, a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Frazier of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Noble, Clarence, George and Curtis; two sisters, Nellie Robbins and Euphia LaFara; four half-brothers and a half-sister. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Wednesday at Day & Carter Mortuary with the Revs. Ted Morgan and Merla Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Springville Methodist Cemetery, Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today, Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 am, until the time of service.

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1986 MITCHELL - Graveside rites were held at 10 am, today in Mitchell Cemetery for Natalie N. Moldrem, Infant daughter of David L. and Joni Hargesheimer Moldrem, who died at 2:30 am. Saturday at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born Feb. 21, at Bloomington Hospital. She is survived by her parents of Bedford one half brother, Nathan Moldrem, and one half-sister, Carrie Moldrem, both at home: the maternal grandmother and step-grandfather Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Peyton, Mitchell: the paternal grandmother, Doris Moldrem Orlando, Fla.; and the paternal grandfather, Lloyd Moldrem Payette, Idaho. Bro. Ron Bartanen officiated at the graveside service and local arrangements were by Haverly Mortuary in Mitchell.

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1988 GIFFORD, Ill. - John M. Branaman, 76, Country Health Nursing Home, Gilford, Ill., formerly of Jackson County, died at 8 a.m. Thursday at the nursing home. He was born Aug. 25, 1911, in Jackson County, to Steven Albert and Effie Evaline Mullins Branaman. He married Emily Jane Stancombe, and she died Sept 3, 1983. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sons, Clifford Branaman and Gary Branaman, both of Illinois, and John Branaman, of Tennessee; two daughters, Maxie Branaman, Indianapolis, and Joy Lee Mack, Indianapolis; one brother, Ernest Branaman, Norman, and two sisters, Hazel Starnes and Nettie Starnes, both of Jackson County. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jones Funeral Home in Heltonville. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1988 William P. Quackenbush, 81, 415 Jackson St., Bedford, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday at the Bedford Medical Center. He had been in failing health for two years. He was born Aug. 17, 1907, in Lawrence County, to Harry P. and. Clara McKnight Quackenbush. He married Wilma Deckard July 3, 1930, in Bedford, and she survives. He worked in carpentry and construction and was a member of Donica Church of God. Surviving with the wife are one son, Howard Quackenbush, Bedford, and two brothers; Fred Quackenbush, Bedford, and Morris Quackenbush, Tacoma, Wash. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jessie, a brother, Vernon, and his parents. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, the Revs. Farrell Sowder and Myron Myers officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 9 pm today.

THE TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1988 Sarah Condra FRENCH LICK - Sarah M. Condra, 85, R. 1 French Lick, died at 8:52 p.m. Thursday at the Orange County Hospital. She was born Sept 20, 1902, in Martin County. to Samuel James and Laura Jane Self Smith. She married Floyd E. Condra Sept 22, 1923, and he died Sept 17, 1981. Survivors include one son, James Condra, R 1, French Lick; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, the Rev. Jack Tolbert Officiating. Burial will be In Mt Lebanon Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD INDIANA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1973 Fay Felknor Fay J. Felknor, 77, Avon, an Orange County native, died Monday at his home. He was born In Orange County and formerly lived In Prospect. His father, William A. Felknor, once owned the feed mill in Prospect. He was a 42-year employee of Diamond Chain Co. He retired 12 years ago. Mr. Felknor was an Army veteran of World War I and a member of Emerson Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are the wife, Hazel; one daughter Mrs. Betty Jane Beer, Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Poulson and Mrs. Neva Weaver, both of Chillicothe, 0. Services will be at 10:30 am. Thursday at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, with burial in Washington Park East Cemetery

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD INDIANA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1973 Perry East, 63, 618 F Street, died at 4:10 p.m. yesterday at the Bedford Medical Center. He had been ill for several years. Mr. East, a former resident of Norman, was a native of Lawrence County. He was born June 6, 1910, to Thomas and Lottie Terrell East. He was a retired stone worker and carpenter. He was first married to Derotha Glassgo, and secondly to Adaline Eker East, who survives. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include their daughter, Mrs. Lora Lynn Goins and son, Perry Thomas East, both of Bedford; three daughters by his first marriage, Mrs. Robert (Mary Lou) Hillenburg of Heltonville and Mrs. Bill (Betty) Short and Mrs. Elmer (Geneive) Steward, both of Ohio; two stepchildren, Richard Dale Duncan and Mrs. Malcolm (Frankie) Hilderbrand; two sisters, Mrs. Izolla Todd and Nettle Stancomb, both of R. 1, Norman; one brother, Ira East, R 1 Norman; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Carol; a sister, Salty Todd and four half- brothers, Claude, Clone, Berle and Elza; and two grand sons. Mr. East was a member of the Henderson Creek Baptist Church and the D.A.V., Cladie Bailey Chapter. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Jones Funeral Home in Heltonville, with Rev. James Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral borne after 12 noon Thursday.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD INDIANA MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1954 Lottie Fowler Dies At Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie East Fowler, 79, R R. 2, Norman resident, will be conducted at, 1:00 p.m. Wednesday In the Heltonville Baptist Church. Mrs. Fowler was found dead early yesterday morning. County coroner Dr. R. E. Wynne attributed the death to a heart attack, Mrs. Fowler had been in failing health for several years. A son, Elza Hawkins, who made his home with Mrs. Fowler since the death of her husband, discovered her at about 7:00 am, Sunday. Hawkins said he heard a noise which awakened him, and he ran into an adjoining room where he found his mother dead on the floor near a heating stove. It Is believed that Mrs. Fowler died suddenly and collapsed on the floor at about 6:30 a.m. yesterday. Mrs. Fowler was born May 1, 1875 to John and Emma Thurman Terrell. A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Fowler was first married to Otis Hawkins on March 8, 1891. He died in 1907. Later she married Thomas East on July 29, 1909. Mr. East died December 3, 1930. Her third husband, Eli Fowler, whom she married December 3, 1932, preceded her in death In 1943. Surviving children of the first marriage are a son, Elza, a daughter, Mrs. Izolla Todd, both of R.R. 2, Norman. Children of the second marriage are Perry East of Bedford, surviving, and Mrs. Sallie Lantz, who died June 18, 1954. Stepchildren of this marriage are Ira East, R.R. 1, Norman; Claude East of Illinois; Nettie Stancombe, R. R. 2, Norman; and Burl East, a step-son who preceded her in death. Mrs. Fowler was the sister of Marshall Terrell of Bedford, Dee Terrell of Norman and Mrs. Lizzie Gardner of Bedford. Also surviving are twenty - three grandchildren, twenty five step-grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and sixteen step- great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the residence, where the body will lie in state, Officiating at the Wednesday services in Heltonville will be Rev. Floyd Long, pastor of the Henderson Creek Baptist Church of which Mrs. Fowler was a member. He will be assisted by Rev. James Stevens, pastor of the Heltonville church. The Jones Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements; Burial will be in Gilgal Cemetery, one mile north of Heltonville.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD INDIANA MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1981 James Lee Bagwell, 57, R. 18, Bedford, died suddenly at 5:50 p.m. Sunday at Bloomington Hospital where he had just entered. Born Dec. 15, 1923, in Heltonville, he was the son of Melburn and Esta (Sowders) Bagwell. He was a retired employee of Crulo Trucking Co. He was married to Glodenah Smith in 1948 and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Jamie Sue Bagwell, at home; one brother, Onis Bagwell, R. 18, Bedford; three sisters, Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Clements, Rio Hondo, Texas; Mrs. Ruth Mills, Bedford;. and Mrs. Ethel Wampler, Sanders, Ind. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He attended the Grace United Methodist Church; was a veteran of World War II and a member of Teamsters Local 135. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Day & Carter Mortuary with the Rev. John Todd officiating. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Graveside military rites will be accorded by Gillen Post No.33. Friends may call at the mortuary after 1 p.m. Tuesday.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD INDIANA MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1981 Larry J. Stancombe, 39, of Kinser Pike Dr., Bloomington, died at 3:55 a.m. Sunday at his residence. Born Aug. 20, 1942, in Bedford, he was the son of Leonard and Violet Deckard Stancombe. He was reared by Zan and Zella Kinser, R. 14 Bedford, who are both deceased. He was owner and operator of the Shell service station In Bloomington. He attended the Chapel Hill Church and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Connie M. (Crouch) Stancombe: three daughters, Cindy and Loretta, both at home and Wendy of England; one son, Larry, at home;. two stepdaughters, Lana Robinson, at home and Tana Bundy of Bloomington; two half-sisters, Marsha Sowders, Bedford; and Judy Campbell, Nashville, Ind.; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Allen Funeral Home in Bloomington with the Revs. Wesley Powell, Kirby Tiller and Arthur Miller officiating. Burial will be in Chambersville Cemetery in Owen County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD INDIANA MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1947 Mrs. Amanda Ella Fleetwood Passes Mrs. Amanda Ella Fleetwood, wife of George Fleetwood, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at the family residence, 1505 Sixth street, following an illness of fourteen months. The remains were prepared for burial at the Day & Carter Mortuary and will lie in state there after 3:00 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted from the Elmwood Chapel at 2:30 p.m.. Tuesday with the Rev. Melvin Miller, pastor of the First Church of God, which she attended, officiating, Burial will be made in Cresthaven Memorial Park. A native of Jackson county, Mrs. Fleetwood was the daughter of Durm and Rebecca Clark Bagwell and was born September 22, 1879. Her marriage with George Fleetwood occurred August 29, 1898. Survivors, besides the husband; are three sons, Gareld and James L. Fleetwood, both at home, and Cecil, residing on the Heltonville road; two half-brothers, John Mitchell, of New Castle, and Delbert.

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1951 (Page 10) George Fleetwood, 76, Dies At Home George Fleetwood, 1505 Sixth street, died St 8:40 a.m. today at Dunn Memorial Hospital where he entered Monday. He had been ill for one year. The 78-year-old man was born to James and Mariah Combs Fleetwood and was united in marriage with Miss Ella Bagwell. She preceded him in death on June 22, 1947. Survivors include three sons, James Lester Fleetwood, at home; Cecil Fleetwood, Heltonville road and Gerald Fleetwood of French Lick; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Hedrick of Rockton, Ill., Mrs. Fannie Henry of Columbus, Ind., and Mrs. Sarah White of Heltonville; three brothers, Riley Fleetwood of Newman, Ill., John Fleetwood of Kansas City, Kans. and Henry Fleetwood of Bedford; and one grandchild. Rev. Melvin Miller of the Church of God, where Mr. Fleetwood attended, will conduct the funeral service Friday at 2 p.m. It will be in the Elmwood Chapel of Day and Carter Mortuary. The body will lie in state at the Mortuary after 9 a.m. Thursday. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memorial Park.

Bloomington (Monroe County IN) Telephone, Mar 9, 1893, p. 4. HARRODSBURG Hiram Stores, who has been dangerously sick for some time, died last Friday and was taken to Popcorn for burial Saturday. ----- Original Message ----- From: Randi Richardson<mailto:GFTL@bluemarble.net> To: INMONROE-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:INMONROE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 8:56 AM Subject: [INMONROE] Hiram Storms Died

William S. Sowder March 14, 1830 - September 20, 1908 OLD SOLDIER SUDDENLY STRICKEN WILLIAM S. SOWDER ANSWERS TAPS William S. Sowder, aged 72 years and a pioneer resident of Lawrence County, died suddenly Sunday afternoon of heart disease at his home in Bartlettsville. Mr. Sowder, who was an old soldier and a well known and respected citizen of the county had, since the death of his wife a few years ago, been living with Mr. And Mrs. John Meadows on the old home place. He had been in failing health for some time, and Sunday afternoon complained of pains in his left arm. Mrs. Meadows rubbed the arm with some liniment and left the house for a few minutes. When she returned later she discovered Mr. Sowder lying lifeless upon the floor of his room. Deceased was the father of former County Commissioner J. M. Sowder, also Curtis and John E. Sowder, Mrs. Peter Hawkins and Mrs. William Chambers, the latter of Oden. All of the named children survive their father, who will be buried under the auspicies of the G.A.R. The funeral will occur from the family residence at Bartlettsville Tuesday afterno! on at 2 o'clock. Submitted by: Joseph E. Hawkins

Daily Mail, Bedford, Indiana, Wednesday, May 13, 1914 Peter L. Hawkins September 9, 1855 - May 7, 1914 The funeral of Peter Hawkins of Norman Station, who died suddenly Thursday, was conducted from the Church of Christ Saturday. The large crowd and the melancholy attitude of his acquaintances will indicate the esteem in which he was held here. Mr. Hawkins was born and raised in this community and had led an exemplary life. Rev. Williams in his funeral discourse well portrayed the family life from early pioneer days. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Mary Mikels Hawkins, six children: James of Walnut, Ind.; John of Bartlettsville; Hovey, of Bedford; Mary, of Bartlettsville; Gertrude, of Fort Wayne; and Mrs. Noble Ross, of Heltonville; Three brothers, Abraham, William, and Polk and two sisters, Mrs. Sabrey McPike, and Mrs. Nancy Meadows. Submitted by: Joseph E. Hawkins

TIMES MAIL BEDFORD INDIANA THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1993 Marie Hillenburg, 7101 M St.. Bedford, died this morning at her residence, Arrangements are pending at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford.