Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Bedford, Indiana and surrounding areas.

Gordon Randolph George

Gordon Randolph George

Aug 21, 2026

Gordon Randolph George

April 21, 1967 - August 21, 2026



Gordon R. George, 59, of Judah, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at his residence.



Born April 21, 1967, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the son of Ralph “Stripey” Deckard and Olive “Susie” (Mobley) Hatfield.



Gordon graduated from Bloomington High School South.



He was a self-employed drywaller and later worked at PRD.



Gordon married...

Linda Maxine Jenkins

Linda Maxine Jenkins

Aug 19, 2026

Linda Maxine Jenkins

November 15, 1946 - August 19, 2026



Linda Jenkins, 79, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, at IU Health Bedford Hospital.



Born November 15, 1946, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Joe and Helen (Mundy) Stevens.



Linda was a member of the Friendly Bible Church. She enjoyed music and singing and fixing her family’s favorite foods for...

Bonnie Kate Francine Cessna

Bonnie Kate Francine Cessna

Aug 14, 2026

Bonnie Kate Francine Cessna

Bonnie Kate Francine Cessna was born and entered into heaven on August 14th, 2026.

She was welcomed into the world by her loving parents, Kyle & Morgan (McCullough) Cessna.

She is survived by her parents; siblings, Mack, Walker, and Annabelle Cessna; grandparents Charles & Deanna (McBride) Cessna, Darin & Angie (Massette) McCullough; great grandparents Priscilla (Smith) Cessna; Barbara (Chastain)...

Janet Ramage

Janet Ramage

Aug 10, 2026

Janet Sue Ramage

November 21, 1959 - August 10, 2026



Janet Sue Ramage, 66, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at her residence.



Born November 21, 1959, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Russell and Myrtle (Lake) Ramage.



Janet was a graduate of Bloomington High School North.



She worked as a florist for many years.



Surviving to cherish her memory are her...

Monnie "Polly" Flynn

Monnie "Polly" Flynn

Aug 10, 2026

Monnie “Polly” Flynn

November 2, 1945 - August 10, 2026

Monnie “Polly” Flynn, 80, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at her residence.

Born November 2, 1945, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Noble Harrison and Edna Charlotte (Goins) Lewis.

Polly worked at Visteon where she retired after many years.

She was an active member of Bedford Baptist Temple.

Polly enjoyed spending...

Donna J. Easton

Donna J. Easton

Aug 9, 2026

Donna J. Easton

April 24, 1969 - August 9, 2026

Donna J. (Talbott) Easton, 57, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born April 24, 1969, in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of John and Wanda (Hankins) Talbott.

Donna graduated from Eastern Greene High School.

She was a homemaker.

Donna married Russell Andrew Easton on November 14,...

Charles Hollis Jones

Charles Hollis Jones

Aug 7, 2026

CHARLES HOLLIS JONESJuly 18, 1945 - August 7, 2026

Charles Hollis Jones went to his eternal home on August 7th, 2026, at the age of 81

Charles was born July 18th, 1945, to Charley and Fronia (Colyer)Jones, of W. Popcorn Road Springville, in southern Monroe County.

Charles was the youngest son of a family of 9 children. He graduated from Bloomington High School...

Sharon Lee Meadows

Sharon Lee Meadows

Aug 6, 2026

Sharon Lee Meadows

April 7, 1942 - August 6, 2026



Sharon Lee Meadows, 84, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation.



Born April 7, 1942, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Audus and Oneta (Burris) Young.



Sharon attended Bloomington High School and was a homemaker.



She married William C. “Yum” Meadows on June 27, 1959 and he...

Carol Ann Fender

Carol Ann Fender

Jul 30, 2026

Carol Ann Fender

January 23, 1956 - July 30, 2026



Carol Ann (King) Fender, 70, of Heltonville, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.



Born January 23, 1956, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Arnold and Janet (King) King.



Carol graduated from Bedford High School with the class of 1974.



She married Charles Fender on November 27, 2009, and...

Debra Ann Armentrout

Debra Ann Armentrout

Jul 27, 2026

Debra Ann Armentrout

December 22, 1959 - July 27, 2026

Debra A. (Pelkey) Armentrout, 66, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Red Crest Hospice

House in Bloomington.

Born December 22, 1959, in Athol, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of George and Flora E. Pelkey.

She attended Athol High School in Massachusetts.

Debra worked as a department manager at Wal-Mart for many years.

She...

Cynthia Ray Coles

Cynthia Ray Coles

Jul 25, 2026

Cynthia Ray Coles



February 18, 1959 - July 25, 2026



Cynthia Ray (Crook) Coles, 67, of Bedford, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Red Crest Hospice House in Bloomington.



Born February 18, 1959, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Bill Crook and Marilyn (Tackett) Wilson.



Cynthia owned and operated her own cleaning...

Lowell Roberts

Lowell Roberts

Jun 27, 2026

Lowell Ray Roberts

January 20, 1942 - June 27, 2026



Lowell R. Roberts, 84, of Heltonville, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his residence.



Born January 20, 1942, in Bedford, he was the son of Robert H. And Mildred Roberta (Stafford) Roberts.



Lowell graduated from Heltonville High School.



He married Margaret Sarah Simmerman on July 24, 1992; and she survives.



Lowell worked as an...

William David Brinkworth

William David Brinkworth

Jun 24, 2026

William David Brinkworth

June 30, 1953 - June 24, 2026

William David Brinkworth, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Red Crest Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born June 30, 1953, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of Kenneth and Betty Rose (Walker) Brinkworth.

Dave graduated from Mitchell High School with the class of 1972.

He married Lisa Branaman on August...

Shirley L. Johnson

Shirley L. Johnson

Jun 21, 2026

Shirley Lee Johnson

May 21, 1944 - June 21, 2026



Shirley L. (Schmidt) Johnson, 82, of Bedford, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Red Crest Hospice House in Bloomington.



Born May 21, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of David and Josephine (Grabner) Schmidt.



Shirley graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.



She married Bertil...

Richard Lee Norman

Richard Lee Norman

Jun 19, 2026

Richard Lee Norman

September 20, 1973 - June 19, 2026



Richard L. Norman, 52, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida.



Born September 20, 1973, in Bedford, he was the son of Clyde Edward and Mary Jane (Denem) Norman.



Richard graduated from Mitchell High School and received an Associate's Degree from Ivy Tech in Surgical...

Jerry Lee Ray

Jerry Lee Ray

Jun 6, 2026

Jerry Lee RayJune 21, 1945 - June 6, 2026

Jerry Lee Ray, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family, on June 6, 2026.

Born on June 21, 1945, in Bedford, he was the son of Harry E. and Kathryn Lucille (Elmore) Ray.

Jerry married Carolyn Sue Ruch on November 23, 1968, and she survives.

A graduate of Shawswick High School’s Class...

Gale Dee Chambers

Gale Dee Chambers

Jun 2, 2026

Gale Dee Chambers June 3, 1950 – June 2, 2026

Gale Dee Chambers, 75, of Bedford, passed away at 7:20 A.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, due to complications from a stroke.

Born June 3, 1950, in Washington, Indiana, he was the son of Duffin and Florence (Bickley) Chambers. Dee was a member of the Newberry United Methodist Church and retired from Holstein...

Michele Jenkins

Michele Jenkins

May 17, 2026

Michele “Mooch” Jenkins

June 11, 1964 - May 17, 2026



Michele “Mooch” Jenkins, 61, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence.



Born June 11, 1964, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Tom and Linda (Stevens) Jenkins.



Mooch graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School.



She enjoyed photography, playing video games, all new technology, her cat, Thumper, and spending time...

Christine Quinn

Christine Quinn

May 10, 2026

Christine Quinn

September 12, 1960 - May 10, 2026



Christine (Waskom) Quinn, 65, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.



Born September 12, 1960, in Seymour, she was the daughter of Eithel Jr. and Carol (Pitman) Waskom.



Christine was a graduate of Mitchell High School, class of 1978.



She married Charles Quinn on April 14, 1984,...

Robert A. Prow

Robert A. Prow

May 9, 2026

Robert A. Prow

December 21, 1953 - May 9, 2026



Robert A. Prow, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at StoneBridge Health Campus, Bedford.



Born December 21, 1953, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of Paul Revere and Nellie (Plummer) Prow.



Bob graduated from Medora High School.



He worked for General Motors for many years, retiring in 2001.



Bob enjoyed hunting,...

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