Survivors include her son, Reese Heltenburg, granddaughter, Maranda, grandson, Nova, as well as daughter-in-law, Debra Wood. He was born in Martin County on May 2, 1942 to Raymond Mundy and Christine (Burton) Mundy. He served in the Indiana National Guard from 1949 to 1961. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Survivors include her husband, Scot Blanton of Bedford; sons, Justin Phillips of Arcata, California, Jason Phillips of Paoli, and Trey Blanton of Bedford; mother, Patsy Gail Beasley of Sumrall, Mississippi; and brother, Larry Wayne (Anita) Simmons of Sumrall, Mississippi. 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. Burial will follow at the Pinhook Cemetery. He was an avid sports fan and he coached football for almost 30 years. and later in food service for Indiana University. A faithful servant of God, she was a member of the Apostolic Faith Assembly in Bedford. Dawn Ellen (Gentry) Briscoe, 60, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her home. She was born on Sunday, January 16, 1949 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Marshall Bernice Creasey and Cynthia Marie Leftwich Read More, Bobby Bruce Brunk, Sr., 75 ofBedford, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Memorial Gifts: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services. An unassuming man who loved home, Joe also enjoyed travelling and visiting new placeswhether Marble Arch in London or a new restaurant one county over. She was a member of Leesville Eastern Star, Doll Club of Hoosier Hills, Erie Homemakers Club, and Erie United Methodist Church. Born November 22, 1950, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Herschel Doc and Peggy (Owings) Hearth. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. He graduated from Orleans High School with the class of 1986. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. We are all grateful for the meaningful quality time that we each got to spend with her, and are blessed to have known her. She so enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and she loved her outings and shopping with her best friend, Darlene Hudson. He also built his own Weed Hopper experimental aircraft. Born October 31, 1957, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Myers) Horton. Cheryl was a House Director at Sigma Chi Fraternity in Bloomington for 15 years. She is survived by her son Bruce Roy Blandford; her sister, Nancy Gray and family Read More, Ruby Gaynell Patterson Reynolds, 85 of Lynch Station, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her residence. He loved watching his kids play baseball/softball over the years and his favorite pastime was singing karaoke. Lois Josie Enochs-Fish, 68, of Bloomington, passed away October 24, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 20th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastors Charlie Scott and Mark Fugate officiating. BedfordDaniel S. Morris, 65, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA. Charles Strayer Dec 30, 2022 0 East Freedom Doris U. Carlin Dec 30, 2022 0 Hagerstown, Md. Home | Updike Funeral Home serving Bedford and South Huddleston, Vi. He was also preceded in death by his sweet, lovely wife, Vivian Roselle Nester Smith, his siblings, Ernest Preston Smith . She married Ray Younger on June 13, 1941, and he preceded her in death on February 26, 1989. She was born August 21, 1941, in Bedford, to Delbert and Nellie (Keith) Marsh. Laura was a 1985 graduate of Orleans High School and previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the service on Sunday at the funeral home. Mike Rosenberg can be reached at [email protected], or 781-983-1763, Copyright 2023 , The Bedford Citizen All Rights ReservedWebsite by Paula GilardeFor permission to reuse content, please email [email protected], 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. In lieu of flowers, his children ask for donations to the funeral home to help cover his funeral costs. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. She enjoyed the outdoors, working in her yard, and caring for her beloved pets. He was a son of the late Alvin Laughon and Rosa Pearl Overstreet Laughon. 9107. Jimmie L. Prince, 74, of Mitchell, passed away at 10:35 am, on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at I.U. 1/6/2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Jesus is Lord Assembly of Love Church in Roanoke at 1:00 PM Read More, Thomas Lewis Craighead, 78 of Blue Ridge, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence. Donna was a loving mother and grandmother. Arrangements Read More, Kimberly Renee Arthur, 55, of Bedford, died Friday, April 22, 2022 at Oakwood Health and Rehab. Born September 23, 1965, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Jerry Simmons and Patsy Gail (Hayes) Beasley. Born on April 18, 1964, she was the daughter of Leland and Sue (Osborne) Wagner. Preceding Bo in death are his parents; two sisters, Charlene Tub Dotts and Gwendolyn Peach Passmore; and four brothers, Donald Mort, Mike, Daryl Jan, and Randy Canfield. Contributions in memory of Dora may be made to the White River Humane Society in Bedford. He was a son of the late Arthur Byrd and Annabelle Pate Byrd. Born on January 24, 1943, he was the son of Emerson and Marie (Hall) Canfield. He married Diana Traywick on September 17, 1966, and she survives. He always made friends and enjoyed hanging out with them. Oct. 31, 2022 No obituaries reported Oct. 29, 2022 Virginia (Ginny) May Deckard May 29, 1929 Oct. 28, 2022 Virginia (Ginny) May Deckard, 93, of Bedford, passed away to go home to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. 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 conducted at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 3rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Born December 1, 2005, he was the son of Jeffrey Cummings and Samantha (Jacob) Cummings. Jack Dee Grogan, 75, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Treemont on the Park Assisted Living in Oakland Park, Florida. He loved to build things, including a fort in the woods. A multi-sport athlete, he lettered in football, baseball, basketball, and track at Eastern Greene. He married Betty Ruth Knox June 6, 1952 and she preceded him in death November 4, 2006. She was a member of the Mitchell Silver Sneakers, enjoyed reading, her cats and absolutely adored her grandchildren. Martha J. Moorefield, of Altavista was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday. Burial will be at 11:00 am on Friday, October 28th in the Mitchell Cemetery. James was a member of the International Operating Engineers Local 103. March 9, 1969 - November 4, 2022 Mrs. Tracy Ross Spinner, 53 of Bedford departed this life on Friday, November 4, 2022. 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. She was a daughter of the Barbara Powers Mitchell of Huddleston who Born December 9, 1962, in Bedford, he was the son of Robert John and Frances Louise (Baker) Tyree. 9, 2022. She married John R. Freeman in 1950 and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2019. Survivors include his wife, Linda of Seymour; two daughters, Glenda Reynolds and Lori (Micah) Keith; two sons, Albert (Violet) Reynolds and Brian (Kim) Reynolds all of Bedford; step daughter Jaci (Mike) Kiktavy of Bloomington; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Reynolds and a sister Wilma Godsey both of Bedford. He married Deborah Hunt July 4, 2000 and she survives. The Bedford County Commissioner of the Revenue is Tracy Patterson. Memorial Donations: ALS Association, Indiana Chapter. He was also preceded in death by a son, Read More, Virginia Gardner Wallace Dodge, age 90, passed away on April 14, 2022 at her residence. He attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, but preferred education gained outside the classroom. She is survived by her nephews, William A. Burrows Jr. (Joy), Charles Hampton Arthur (Sara), Claude Arthur, Jr.; nieces, Deborah Lynn Burrows, and Mary Walter Arthur; brother-in-law, Claude Arthur Read More, Carl Benjamin Brown, 59 of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 after an extended illness. She was an active member of the Apostolic Faith Assembly and loved her church family and church activities. He married Mary Ruth Ingle December 31, 1953 and she preceded him in death January 10, 2000. She married Dale B. Deckard on September 4, 1948 and he preceded her in death on April 20, 2010, after 61 years of marriage. July 23, 1931 - September 30, 2022 Jake Hatfield, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 2:20 p.m., on Friday, September 30th, at Garden Villa in Bloomington.Born July 23, 1931, in Williams, he was the. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 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. Morris was in the 82nd Airborne of the Army where he specialized in Special Forces as well as Paratrooping. Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care. 2, 2022. Darrin married Beth Baker Zaragoza in Bloomington on October 1, 2004 and she survives. Born October 17, 1943 in Springville, she was the daughter of Bennie Joseph Flynn and Ethel Marie (Smith) Flynn. Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. Born April 8, 1945, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Ishmael C. and Lena (Jones) Foddrill. The family will be there from 1 p.m. on to greet any early visitors. Surviving are his children, Vicki Gerkin of Orleans, Michael Mike Louis (Donna) Dunn of Louisville, and Mark Lowell (Brenda) Dunn of Greensburg, Pennsylvania; siblings, Geneva Ruth Stone of Jeffersonville and Evelyn Marie Brosmer of French Lick; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13th at the Eastern Greene Middle School gymnasium with Rev. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bobby Hearth. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the hour of service at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 3rd at Day & Carter Mortuary. Read More, Fieldon Ray Southern, 88, of Bedford, passed away on June 19, 2022, due to complications from Vascular Dementia. Born January 22, 1954, in Martinsville, he was the son of James Sr. and Barbara Rose (Schultz) Webb. Surviving to cherish Millies memory is her son, Jerry Younger; one daughter, Libby Younger; six grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one sister Patricia (Chuck) Swisher; and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by two sons, Richard Alan Laughon,John Laughon. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Shirley Brothers Mortuary, Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038. Dora was preceded in death by her parents. The Bedford Citizen informs and engages the Bedford, MA, community through reporting news of local significance, promoting local events, fostering connectivity, and encouraging participation. The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford has been entrusted with the arrangements for Joe. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Jake Hatfield, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 2:20 pm, on Friday, September 30th, at Garden Villa. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jim and Donald Pinnick and a sister, Dorothy Toliver. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeffrey Chastain and two brothers; Orville and Norman Chastain. For most of his working life, he was employed at the General Motors Casting Operations Plant in Bedford, retiring after 31 years in 2006. She was born June 27, 1931 in Altavista, a daughter of the late Frank J. Shaw and Ruth Robey Shaw. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and music. Tharp Funeral Home Bedford - Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford Serving Bedford Since the 1840's Call Now (540) 586-3443 Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory 320 N. Bridge Street Bedford, VA 24523 Phone: (540) 586-3443 Fax: (540) 586-3444 Learn about our best price guarantee. Burial will follow. Visitation will be 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 27, 2022 and again 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Friday, October 28, 2022, all at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home, 23 South Jefferson Street, Worthington, Indiana 47471. Born May 29, 1929 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Stanley and Mary Fay (Young) Hicks. Bonnie loved her family, especially cooking for them. He was the son of the late John William Roane, Sr. and Orilla Marie (nee Corriveau) Roane. Mark worked as an assembly worker at Visteon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jan Vincent. After retiring Gail moved the family back to Bedford where he owned and operated a large dairy farm for 15 years. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Hubert C. Smith of Bedford, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 89, on December 19, 2022. He was full of love and considered everyone his friend. Melvin Mel Leonard Nowlin, 62, of Big Island, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. funeralhome.com. He attended the Little Cincinnati Trinity Pentecost Church. She was an avid Pacers fan. 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. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.FergusonLee.com. He was a trailblazer for adults with disabilities holding a job at the Mitchell Jay C Store for 26 plus years. She was divorced after having 2 sons. A memorial service Read More, Virginia Bittinger Whitten, 95, of Bridgewater, VA, died May 10, 2022, at Bridgewater Retirement Home in Bridgewater, VA. Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service - Bridgewater. Survivors include nieces Carol Bush and husband Danny of Springville, Sally Hutton and husband Rick of Springville, Susie Hayes and husband Craig Striepe of Florida; nephews, John Hayes and wife Delilah of Springville, Ed Hayes of Bedford; Several great & great great nieces and nephews. 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 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. 28, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara DeFrancesco to pay them a last tribute. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Bedford, VA 24523 View Obituary Friday, October 7, 2022 Funeral Service for Ronald James Rose 11:00 AM *The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Judy Wyath Love Holdren of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 surrounded by family. He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and loved operating a bulldozer. She retired from Ford and was a member of the Assembly of God. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. 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. A Celebration John William Hensley, 84, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Brenda Sue Elliott, 80, of Bedford, passed away at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at Westview Nursing and Rehab. He and his wife, Sue, purchased the Skyhaven Airport building and owned/operated Skyhaven Auction from 1991-2006. The arrangements are under the direction of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 9, 1929 a son of the late Adrian Revere Ellefson and Margaret Turner Ellefson. 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. Merrill was a U.S. Marine veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Coach Sanders had a 10-0 record in 1976, was an assistant All-Star coach for Indiana in 1977 and coached his team to win the PLAC championship in 1984. Shelley R. Patterson, 71, of Springville, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Past Local Obituaries from around Bedford, Indiana. The obituary may be viewed at www.johnsonfs.com . His parents and brother, Larry Webb, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Overstreet Walker; step-sons, Brad Creasy, Kevin Seay. 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. He was a member of The First Baptist Church, the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge. Hubert Carol Smith, 89 of Bedford, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at his home. The family will be holding a celebration-of-life memorial service this coming Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m., at the Avoca Baptist Church in Avoca, Ind. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Indianapolis and was a 32nd degree Mason. Arthur Art Noble Sanders, 87, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. An Obituary: Susan A. Kennedy by The Bedford Citizen January 10, 2023 1 min read Susan A. Kennedy died on Jan. 6, 2023. Read More An Obituary: Betty B. Drouilhet by The Bedford Citizen January 3, 2023 1 min read Betty B. Drouilhet died on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Read More An Obituary: John 'Bob' Howatt by The Bedford Citizen December 29, 2022 Born April 18, 1935, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Rice and Grace (Barlow) Blackerby. His mother, Barbara survives. Funeral services will be held on Friday October 28, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Cresthaven Funeral Home, with Skip Matthews officiating. with Amy Fletcher officiating. Cremation has been chosen with burial in Mitchell Cemetery at a later date. Cheryl was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Fay Pate; and a sister-in-law, Mona Allen. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Born February 12, 1967, in Washington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Don Foster and Lorna (McKown) Mitchell. She was the wife of the late Charles Whitney Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made by mail to the Community MD Anderson Cancer Center North, 7979 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46250. Her parents; husband; and siblings, Ray Blackerby, Earl Blackerby, Evelyn Maxine Worley, Marie Sebastian, and Betty Blackerby, preceded her in death. Bedford Funeral Home Chapel 1039 Rock Castle Rd. Surviving are her children, Michael Parker of Orleans, Lacie (Tyson) Adcock of Bedford, Rocky Staggs of Bedford, Casey Staggs of Bedford, and Charity (Isaac Terrell) Staggs of Mitchell; siblings, Jeff Foster of Washington, Nikki Foster of Washington, and Kari Terrell of Orleans; and eleven grandchildren. Jedd lived a life full of activity. Bedford, VA | Official Website Government Departments Business Discover How Do I. I'm looking for Outage Management Online Payments Live Stream Agendas Economic Development Online Requests Events & Latest News Stay up to date with Bedford Calendar Tue Jan. 24 Town Council Meeting Tue Feb. 14 Town Council Meeting Tue Feb. 28 Town Council Meeting He was employed by his father at Fortys Lunch in Bedford. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. Surviving to cherish Donalds memory are two daughters, Carol (Eric) Schulz of Bedford, and Jill Underwood of Bedford; one son, Thomas (Rebecca) Underwood of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Brian Underwood of Indianapolis, Matthew (Heidi) Schulz of Bloomington, Danial (Sarah) Schulz of Los Angeles, CA, and Michael Schulz of Los Angeles, CA; and four great grandchildren, Hunter, Gates, Callie and Byron Schulz. Barbara A. Freeman, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 4:20 am on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the White River Lodge. 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 27th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Bill McKee officiating. Born April 28, 1947, in Franklin County, he was the son of Oscar A. Grogan and Maggie Mae (Grogan) Chastain. Dawn was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family. She was born June 11, 1943 to the late Lanford Lee Hopkins and Lillie Payne Hopkins. He was a member of the Leatherwood Christian Church, and the Pinhook Cemetery Association. 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. February 2018 - December 2022. top of page. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Elizabeth Byrd Olinger. It's called Soul Sisters & Brother Kitchen and it's first day in business was F. Born on February 16, 1925, he was the son of Alfred and Ruth (Panza) Underwood. Joe, affectionately known to family members as Pather, was born on 22 January 1947 in Bedford, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and a son, Paul Darwin Petersen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII and the Korean War. 10 to Jun. She loved to cook, read, and watch Westerns. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Bob Courson officiating. Virginia (Ginny) May Deckard, 93, of Bedford, passed away to go home to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. She was preceded in death by her son Jack and her grandson Kevin. 20 to Apr. Graveside services will be held on Friday October 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Port Williams Cemetery in Williams. Bedford Online. He was born on March 5, 1936, a son of the late Sidney and Ruth Mitchen. He married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia E. (Deckard) Norman on February 17, 1967. In addition to her Read More, James William Kirby, 37 of Altavista, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia; parents, Millard and Martha; brother, Lloyd Norman; and father-in-law, Herman E. Deckard. Art was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his children, Ruth Ann (Bob) Medworth of Brazil and Kelly (Daniel Guirkins) Morris of Mitchell; grandchildren, Whitney Medworth, Shane Morris, and Shawna Morris; great-grandchildren, Rowie Morris and Malik Gilbert; and sister, Sandra King of Mitchell. They were blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2021. He was a graduate of Shawswick High School with the class of 1964. Online condolences and other expressions of kindness are appreciated at www.flinnmaguire.net. A funeral service for Virginia will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Galilee Baptist Church, 721 . A private funeral service for family will be held at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, IN with Pastor Kevin Andry officiating. Postal Service in Bedford in 1984. She was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1934 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Hamid Newton Dooley and Doris Louise McManaway Dooley. Bobbie Lee Mitchen, 86, of Bedford, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Burial will follow in Springville Christian Cemetery. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Her parents and brothers, Richard Horton and Glenn Horton, preceded her in death. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter Tina McCurry and husband, Jeff. Light food will be provided, and additional food and drinks can be purchased. 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. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. He married Frannie Arena on July 20, 1990, and she preceded him in death on May 12, 2016. He later married Joyce Whetsel and she survives. 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. 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