Homer D. Miller
May 23, 1931-Sept. 28, 1999
POLK CITY, Fla. -- Homer Dale Miller, 68, Polk City, Fla., formerly of Bedford, died Tuesday in Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fla. Born in Oolitic, he was the son of Charles Wesley and Martha Mary Miller. He married Shirley Ann Pruett in September 1950, and she survives. He retired from General Motors, where he worked in the maintenance department and also Delco Remy in Anderson. He was a member of the First Church of Nazarene in Winter Haven, Fla., and United Auto Workers Local 662. Surviving with his wife of Polk City, Fla., are three daughters: Cheryl Wainscott of Indianapolis, Michele Grills of Anderson and Beverly Hicks of Lafayette; four brothers: Bill, Charles and Dean Miller, all of Bedford, and Houbert Miller of Indianapolis; three sisters: Lois Walters and Reva Roberts, both of Bedford, and Sharon Lucas of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Winter Haven, Fla., and 7 p.m. Tuesday at Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home, Shelbyville, with the Rev. Richard Carr officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Cleo Underwood
May 31, 1915-Sept. 29, 1999
COLDWATER, Mich. -- Cleo Underwood, 84, Coldwater, Mich., formerly of Bedford, died at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Coldwater. Born in Shawnee Town, Mo., she was the daughter of William and Mary Holt. She married the Rev. Ralph Underwood on Nov. 4, 1932, and he preceded her in death. She was an evangelist and minister of United Pentecostal Church for 60 years. Surviving are one daughter, Fayretta McPheron of Taylor, Mich.; two sons: the Rev. Fred Underwood of Bedford and the Rev. Ralph Underwood of Coldwater; one sister, Alma Ragsdale of Bedford; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Billy Joe Underwood; and several brothers and sisters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with the Rev. W.T. Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the mortuary.

Nova Fern Lewis
CAMPBELLSBURG -- Nova Fern Lewis, 88, Campbellsburg, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday at Heritage House of Salem. Born in Washington County, she was the daughter of Sanford and Gertrude (Busick) Fancher. She married Clarence D. Lewis on June 24, 1934, and he died Feb. 23, 1982. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Gould, Ark. Surviving are two daughters: Juanita Leffler of Corydon and Nita Batchelor of Campbellsburg; one son, Carl Lewis of Campbellsburg; four sisters: Opal Fancher of California, Beulah Watson of Clarksville, Pat Collins of North Carolina and Dora Coddings of Georgia; one brother, George Fancher of Florida; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Herschel, Therman and McClellan Fancher; and one sister, Ella Mae Fancher. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchell, with the Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Burial will be in Stampers Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Helen Pauline Robbins
Sept. 19, 1923-Aug. 12, 2000
SHOALS -- Helen Pauline Robbins, 76, Shoals, died at 3:58 p.m. Saturday at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Born in Martin County, she was the daughter of Hershel and Pearl (Ballard) Payton. She married Charles Robbins on March 1, 1937, and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three sons: Charles Edward of French Lick, Ronnie Lee and Larry D. Robbins, both of Shoals; two daughters: Betty Ann Gilbert and Sandra K. Spears, both of Shoals; a sister, Catherine Vessal; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Queen-Lee Funeral Home, Shoals. Burial will be in Trinity Springs Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James H. Stillman
Feb. 8, 1929-Aug. 13, 2000
BLOOMINGTON -- James H. Stillman, 71, Bloomington, died at 5:55 a.m. Sunday at Bloomington Hospital. Born in Lawrence County, he was the son of Harold W. and Minnie L. (Hawkins) Stillman Sr. He was a retired florist having worked at Ellis Floral Shop and Bouquet Shop. He was a member of the Methodist Church and 1949 graduate of Shawswick High School. Surviving are two nephews: Timothy Stillman of Bedford and Neal Stillman of Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents; lifetime companion, Manford Lee Hough who died Sept. 10, 1997; two brothers: George E. and Harold "Windy" Stillman Jr.; and one sister, Ida Jeanette McCullough. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrel Chapel, Bloomington, with Pastor Lowell Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

James L. Edmonson
May 29, 1969-Aug. 14, 2000
MITCHELL -- James L. Edmonson, 31, Mitchell, died at 5:55 a.m. today at Dunn Memorial Hospital, Bedford. Born in Bedford, he was the son of James E. and Sue (Mattix) Edmonson. He married Rebecca Barlow on July 3, this year, and she survives. He worked as an underground cable layer in Shelbyville and was of Protestant faith. Surviving with his wife are his parents, James and Sue Edmonson of Mitchell; one son, James Cayden Edmonson of Bloomfield; three daughters: Jamahlyn and Natasha Edmonson, both of Orleans, and Brianna Barlow of Mitchell; two brothers: Robbie and Jerrid Edmonson, both of Mitchell; and several aunts and uncles. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Haverly Mortuary, Mitchell. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the mortuary.

Madge Crook
Jan. 28, 1909-Aug. 12, 2000
ENGLISH -- Madge Crook, 91, English, died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday at Paoli Convalescent Center in Paoli. Born in English, she was the daughter of George A. and Vergie O. (Denton) Temple. She was a homemaker. She is survived by Marietta Montgomery, who was her caregiver for more than 28 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Howard Cook. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Denbo Funeral Home, English, with the Rev. Bob Kelly officiating. Burial will be in English Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Janet Gay Knight
March 4, 1948-Aug. 11, 2000
ENGLISH -- Janet Gay Knight, 52, English, died at 7:03 p.m. Friday at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Born in New Albany, she was the daughter of William Woodrow and Vivian (Nash) Knight. She was a homemaker and a member of the homemakers club. Surviving are two sisters: Donna Jones of Middletown, Ill., and Olive Andry of Eckerty; two brothers: Bill Knight of Pana, Ill., and Larry Knight of Orleans; her maternal grandmother, Opal Nash of English, with whom she had lived with for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Lonna Knight. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mifflin Community Church in Mifflin with the Rev. Tilden Jones officiating. Burial will be in Mifflin Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Denbo Funeral Home, English, and 1 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.

Louis Sammy
BLOOMINGTON -- Louis Sammy, 53, Bloomington, died Saturday at Bloomington Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Day Mortuary, Bloomington.

Jacob Wagner
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Jacob Wagner, 91, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Lawrence County, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at his residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford.

Charles Robert Stewart
SPRINGVILLE -- Charles Robert Stewart, 77, R.2, Springville, died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday at Dunn Memorial Hospital, Bedford, after a lengthy illness. Born in Lawrence County, he was the son of John David and Effie Elizabeth (Ray) Stewart. He married Mary Ellen Miller on Sept. 20, 1941, and she survives. He was a World War II Army veteran, receiving the Purple Heart with Bronze Star, EAME Theater Service Medal, three Bronze Battle Stars and Oak Leaf Cluster. He retired from the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane and worked as a farmer. He was member of the Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, and Federation of Government Workers. He was a former Boy Scout leader. Surviving with his wife are one son, Danny Charles Stewart of Oolitic; two daughters: Donna Gayle Chinn of Ravenna, Ohio, and Diana Sue Flynn of Springville; one sister, Catherine Hannum of Oolitic; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Audrey Owens, and two brothers: Lloyd Godsey and Doyle "Dean" Stewart. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with Brother Robert E. Phillips and the Rev. Richard Tallman officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until service time Friday at the mortuary.

Gerald 'Jerry' Desender
Dec. 6, 1936-Aug. 9, 2000
Gerald "Jerry" Desender, 63, 1705 13th St., died at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born in Belgium, he was the son of Remie and Blanche (Nuella) Desender. He married Wanda Terrell on April 13, 1974, and she survives. He was a self-employed contractor. Surviving with his wife are two daughters: Elizabeth Johnson of Altoona, Iowa, and Julie Scott of Bedford; two sons: John Desender of Mitchell and Jack Pineira of Bedford; two brothers: George and Gabriel Desender, both of Canada; two sisters: Mary Vandevalk and Georgette Greco, both of Canada; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with Sister Joan Luerman officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Velma M. Fisher
Dec. 20, 1921-Aug. 9, 2000
MITCHELL -- Velma M. Fisher, 78, Mitchell, died at 5:38 p.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center. Born in Washington County, she was the daughter of Delza E. and Alta C. (Clements) Barrett. She married Clair Robert Fisher on Jan. 17, 1942, and he died April 16, 1993. She was a homemaker and member of Woodville Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons: Ellis Wayne and Edward Dale Fisher, both of Mitchell, John Phillip Fisher of Orleans and David Allen Fisher of Solsberry; three sisters: her twin, Zelma Rowell of Muncie, Eloise Lay of Shirley and Mildrew Williams of Paoli; two brothers: Howard W. Barrett of Paoli and John F. Barrett of Orleans; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Vivian Macel Barrett and one brother, Lawrence Barrett. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Woodville Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Hamer officiating. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchell and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.

Pauline R. Myers
June 23, 1924-Aug. 9, 2000
COLUMBUS -- Pauline R. Myers, 76, Columbus, died at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday at the Columbus Health and Rehab Center. Born in Bedford, she was the daughter of Charles and May (Jones) Mann. She married Robert V. Myers and he died in May 1982. She was a retired telephone operator with Indiana Bell and a member of the 25th Street Church of Christ. Surviving are two daughters: Virginia "Gini" Bonebrake of Columbus and Sandy Haanen of Grand Rapids, Minn.; two brothers: John Mann of Mitchell and Ollie Man of Tennessee; one sister, Elsie Branan of Bedford; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mildred Allen. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Myers Funeral Service, Reed & Jewell Chapel, 25th Street, Columbus, with Jeff S. Corey officiating. Burial will be in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Thomas A. George
June 1, 1913-Aug. 8, 2000
SHOALS -- Thomas A. George, 87, Shoals, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Martin County Health Care and Rehab Center. Born in Martin County, he was the son of Thomas and Oma (Wade) George. He married Vera Holt in 1931 and she died in 1940, Bernadette Dobson in 1941 and she died in 1973, and Wilma Wininger in 1974 and she died in 1986. He had been a foreman at National Gypsum, county highway superintendent in Martin County, past Martin County commissioner and councilman and was self-employed in the honey business. He was a member of Dover Hill Christian Union Church. Surviving are three sons: John George of Indianapolis, Hilbert and Carroll George, both of Shoals; five daughters: Mary Ann Kuper of Jasper, Mariane Baugh, Linda Bauer and Donna Downs, all of Shoals and Norma Jean Sims of Odon; one half brother, William Strange of Burn City; 17 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeremy George; three grandsons and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dover Hill Christian Union Church. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Shoals. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Queen-Lee Funeral Home, Shoals, and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.

Ruth B. Kirby
July 29, 1908-Aug. 9, 2000
EVANSVILLE -- Ruth B. Kirby, 92, Evansville, formerly of Dover Hill, died Wednesday at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Born in Burns City, she was the daughter of Alexander Bradford and Julia Ann (Scott) Girdley. She married James Arles Kirby on March 21, 1936, and he died Sept. 25, 1981. She was a homemaker and member of Dover Hill Christian Union Church. Surviving are two sons: Richard Kirby of Evansville and David Kirby of Kenosha, Wis.; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Queen-Lee Funeral Home, Shoals. Burial will be in Mount Union Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Harvie Meadows Harvie Meadows, 76, 2506B Clover Lane, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford.

Harvie Meadows
Harvie Meadows, 76, 2506B Clover Lane, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday at his residence. Born in Lawrence County, he was the son of Bessie Heady. He married Joyce Owens and she survives. He was a World War II Army veteran, a retired civil service worker from Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane and a member of American Legion in Bloomfield and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Crane. Surviving with his wife are three sons: Ronald Meadows of Greenfield, Phillip Meadows of Lansing, Mich., and Kenneth Meadows of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with the Rev. Jon Lineback officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by members of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. Correction Thomas A. George A daughter was listed incorrectly in the obituary of Thomas A. George, 87, Shoals, who died Tuesday. Surviving is Marlene Baugh of Shoals. Information provided by Queen-Lee Funeral Home, Shoals.

Edward Beavers
MITCHELL -- Edward Lee Beavers, 60, Mitchell, died Friday at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born in Lawrence County, he was the son of Edward Esco and Grace (Bridges) Beavers. He married Mary Jane Baker on April 26, 1968, and she survives. He was an Army veteran and worked at Dana Corporation in Mitchell. He was a graduate of Huron High School and a member of Mitchell Church of Christ and the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250. Surviving with his wife are five half-brothers: Opal Leroy Edwards of Mansfield, Texas, Jim Beavers of Tunnelton, Carl Beavers of Mitchell, Richard Beavers and Michael Beavers, both of Owensburg; and six half-sisters: Darlene Rose White of Mitchell, Ollia Mae Houshour and Patricia Lauderdale, both of Bloomington, Victoria Allen and Wilma Frazier, both of Bedford, and Susie Allgood of Buddha. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gordon Gene Beavers. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mitchell Cemetery with Brother Allen Burris officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250 and Marvin R. Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9107. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchell.

Everett Smith
Oct. 24, 1912-Aug. 11, 2000
BROWNSTOWN -- Everett Smith, 87, Brownstown, formerly of Medora, died Friday at Memorial Hospital in Seymour. Born in Lawrence County, he was the son of Frank and Nora (Gullet) Smith. He married Edith L. Johnson on Feb. 5, 1940, and she survives. He had worked as a truck driver, a security guard at Marion-Kay in Brownstown and a foreman at Medora Plastics. He was also a Medora Town Marshal for many years. He was a member of the Driftwood Christian Church. Surviving with his wife are a son, Jerry D. Smith of Brownstown; a daughter, Mary Smith of St. Paul; two brothers: Noble "Smooty" Smith of Vallonia and Orville Smith of Russiaville; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Fay Smith; a sister, Virginia Cottingham; and three brothers: Hiram, Neal and Taft Smith. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Hague Funeral Home, Medora. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home.

Jake Hamilton
Dec. 25, 1928-Aug. 11, 2000
PEKIN -- Jake Hamilton, 71, Pekin, died Friday at Norton's Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Born in Grethel, Ky., he was the son of Basil and Gracie (Blanton) Hamilton. He married Capitola Hall on Jan. 19, 1950, and she survives. He was the owner of the old Wrightway Service Station in Pekin and an ordained Baptist minister. Surviving with his wife are two daughters: Diana Butler of Louisville, Ky., and Loretta Nicholson of Pekin; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, with Brother Randy Albertson officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Washington Cemetery, Pekin. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home.

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