Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Bedford, Indiana and surrounding areas.

Samuel W. Tolbert

Samuel W. Tolbert

Jan 21, 2026

Samuel W. Tolbert

July 14, 1985 - January 21, 2026

Samuel W. “Sam” Tolbert, 40, of Mitchell, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his residence.

Sam was born in Bedford on July 14, 1985, to Tim L. and Vickie “Dusty” (Rout) Tolbert.

He was a diesel mechanic and a member of the Fishing Creek Christian Church. Sam was a 2004 graduate of...

Larry Brian Howell

Larry Brian Howell

Jan 5, 2026

Larry Brian Howell

March 31, 1958 - January 5, 2026

Larry Brian Howell, 67, of Bedford, passed away at 2:15 P.M. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born March 31, 1958, in Burbank, California, he was the son of James “Jim” Howell and Florence (Lawman) Sandoval.

Larry graduated from Simi Valley High School in California with the class...

Wilma Louise Charles

Wilma Louise Charles

Dec 31, 2025

Wilma Louise Charles 

May 27, 1933 – December 31, 2025

Wilma Louise (Chasteen) Charles, 92, of Bedford, passed away surrounded by her family on December 31, 2025 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living. Born May 27, 1933 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Henry and Frances (Brinegar) Chasteen

She married Farrell “Buck” Charles on June 9, 1972 and he preceded her in death...

William Kyle Gray

William Kyle Gray

Dec 21, 2025

William Kyle Gray

June 21, 1987 - December 21, 2025

William Kyle Gray, 38, of Parker City, Indiana, formerly of Salem, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Born June 21, 1987, in Paoli, Indiana, he was the son of Kimberly (White) Cummings and William Kevin Gray.

Kyle attended Salem High School.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, RC cars, and being outdoors. He was a very...

Taylor Brooke Ferguson

Taylor Brooke Ferguson

Dec 18, 2025

Taylor Brooke Ferguson

June 15, 1994 - December 18, 2025

Taylor Brooke Ferguson, 31, of Bloomington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born June 15, 1994 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Carey Lynn Curry and Kevin Sean Ferguson.

Taylor was a student at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture in Bloomington and was just weeks away...

Harold Eugene Henson

Harold Eugene Henson

Dec 5, 2025

Harold Eugene Henson

September 3, 1955 - December 5, 2025

Harold Eugene “Gene” Henson, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Friday December 5, 2025.

Born September 3, 1955, in Bedford, he was the son of Delbert and Wilma (Stevens) Henson.

Gene attended Bedford High School.

He married Debbie Randolph on March 3, 1993 and she survives.

Gene worked at Indiana Limestone for many years.

He loved fishing,...

James Dean Umphress

James Dean Umphress

Dec 3, 2025

James Dean Umphress

March 2, 1953 - December 3, 2025

James Dean Umphress, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his residence.

Born March 2, 1953, in Bedford, he was the son of Wilma Umphress.

James graduated from Bedford High School with the class of 1971.

He retired from the United States Postal Service after many years. After retiring he worked...

Michael David Curry

Michael David Curry

Nov 24, 2025

Michael David Curry December 16, 1950 – November 24, 2025

Michael David Curry, 74, of Bloomington passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his fur baby, Carla.

Michael was born in Bloomington on December 16, 1950, to Foster E and FreDonna Curry. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1969 and was a member of the Local...

Troy Nathan Eads

Troy Nathan Eads

Nov 24, 2025

Troy Nathan EadsOctober 2, 1969 - November 24, 2025

Troy Nathan Eads left this world surrounded by family and love at 11pm on Monday November 24, 2025 at IU Health Hospice House.

Troy Nathan was born on October 2, 1969 in Bloomington IN to Joyce (Smith) Hawkins and Coby Eads.

He worked in telecommunications for 30+ years, most recently at Lineal Contracting Inc....

Patricia Ann Adcock

Patricia Ann Adcock

Nov 13, 2025

Patricia Ann Adcock

January 1, 1950 - November 13, 2025



Patricia Ann Adcock, 75, of Heltonville, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her residence.



Born January 1, 1950 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Ervin and Waneeta (Hillenburg) Kinser.



Trish graduated from Heltonville High School.



She was a homemaker.



Trish married Curtis Adcock on January 14, 1975 and he survives.



She was an avid...

Donna J. Holmes

Donna J. Holmes

Nov 9, 2025

Donna J. George Holmes March 9, 1947 – November 9, 2025

Donna J. George Holmes, age 78, of Bedford, passed on November 9, 2025 at the Indiana University Health Hospice House, Bloomington.

Born March 9, 1947, in Heltonville, she was the daughter of Clyde Norman and Blanche (Ramsey) Norman.

She married Larry W. Holmes on April 1, 2014, and he preceded her in death...

David Thomas Gilliam, M.D.

David Thomas Gilliam, M.D.

Oct 20, 2025

David Thomas Gilliam, M.D., passed away on October 20, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana.

He was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, and was the son of the late John and Helen Gilliam.

David graduated from Benton High School in Benton, Kentucky, then Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (Pike).

David graduated from the...

Charles C. Mathews

Charles C. Mathews

Oct 13, 2025

Charles Coval Mathews

April 18, 1949 - October 13, 2025

Charles Coval Mathews, 76, of Knightstown, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his residence.

Born April 18, 1949, in Charlevoix, Michigan, he was the son of Lyman Coval and Alice (Korigan) Mathews.

He married Anna Doran on October 18, 1990 in Greenfield, Indiana, and she survives.

Charles was a veteran of the United...

Charles E. Fender

Charles E. Fender

Oct 12, 2025

Charles Edward Fender

March 28, 1946 - October 12, 2025

Charles Edward Fender, 79, of Heltonville, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his residence.

Born March 28, 1946, in Heltonville, he was the son of Charles and Bernice (Meadows) Fender.

He married Carol King on November 27, 2009 and she survives.

Charles was an operator at Evans Limestone for many years.

He enjoyed riding...

Edward Dewayne Wright

Edward Dewayne Wright

Oct 5, 2025

Edward Dewayne WrightMarch 25, 1961 – October 5, 2025

Edward Dewayne Wright, 64, of Heltonville, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence.

Born March 25, 1961 in Bedford, he was the son of Ralph G. and Wilma L. (White) Wright.

He worked at Air Gas for many years.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his son, James Wright; sister, Debbie Butler;...

Henry Bassin

Henry Bassin

Sep 25, 2025

Henry Bassin

November 18, 1935 - September 25, 2025



Henry Bassin, 89, of Solsberry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at IU Health Hospice House, Bloomington.



Born November 18, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Murray and Mildred (Weider) Bassin.



Cremation was chosen and no services are planned at this time.



Arrangements are under the direction of Derek and...

Terry Neblett

Terry Neblett

Sep 23, 2025

Terry W. Neblett

June 19, 1963 - September 23, 2025



Terry W. Neblett, 62, of Oolitic, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his residence.



Born June 19, 1963 in Clarksville, Tennessee, he was the son of James Boyd and Doshie Evalena (Black) Neblett.



Cremation was chosen and no services are planned at this time.



Arrangements are under the direction of Derek and Abby...

Bruce B. Greene

Bruce B. Greene

Aug 29, 2025

Bruce B. Greene, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 29,2025, in Oro Valley, Arizona. He was born to Mattie and Richard Greene in Three Lakes, Wisconsin.

Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wives Peggy and Janet, brother Leonard, and sister Lois. He is survived by his children and grandchildren, Ramon and Carol Bass (Cheyna), Renee Ortega (Jade,...

Roland Maxwell Lawyer Jr.

Roland Maxwell Lawyer Jr.

Aug 28, 2025

Roland Maxwell Lawyer Jr.

April 1, 1957 - August 28, 2025

Roland Maxwell Lawyer Jr., 68, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday August 28, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born April 1, 1957 in Bedford, he was the son of Roland Lawyer Sr. And Roberta (Warner) Lawyer.

Roland attended Bedford North Lawrence High School and later served in the United States...

Casey Trent Trowbridge

Casey Trent Trowbridge

Aug 23, 2025

Casey Trent Trowbridge

July 2, 1981 - August 23, 2025



Casey Trent Trowbridge, 44, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at IU Health Bedford.



Born July 2, 1981, in Bedford, he was the son of Waltetta Kim Trowbridge.



Casey attended Bedford North Lawrence High School.



He married Megan Webb on April 3, 2008, and she survives.



Casey enjoyed drawing, listening to music, Indianapolis...

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