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Howard M. Thomas Sr.
BLOOMINGTON -- Howard M. Thomas Sr., 72, of Bedford died on Thursday at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born in Cedar Hill, Ky., he was the son of Denny and Vircie (Dalton) Hammond. He married Rosalie Cheek on May 21, 1948, and she survives. He owned and operated "Red's Auto Service and Grocery" for 30 years, retiring in 1989. Surviving in addition to his wife, Rosalie of Bedford, are two daughters, Connie Lee (Hammond) Kirkman and her husband, Larry, of Bedford, Shelia Rose (Hammond) Bell and her husband, Arnold, of Mitchell; one son, Lonnie G. Hammond of Springville; six brothers, Robert Hammond of Springville, Delno Hammond of Belview, Ohio, Don Hammond of Round Lake, Ill., Clifford Hammond, Mark Hammond and Ronald Hammond, all of Columbus, Ohio; six sisters, Nellie New and Betty Jo Powels, both of Monticello, Ky., Lynna Turpin of Somerset, Ky., Iva Lee Bianchi of Bedford, Raylah Hammond of Winnetka, Calif., and Wanda Fese of Northridge, Calif.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Cresthaven Funeral Home with interment at Cresthaven Memory Gardens, Bedford. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Carl Lee Onstott Jr.
MARENGO -- Carl Lee Onstott Jr., 27, of Marengo Cemetery in Milltown. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at McAdams Mortuary in Paoli.

Mary Elizabeth Cope
Nov. 25, 1924 -- Aug. 2, 2001
PAOLI -- Mary Elizabeth (Gobbel) Cope, 76, of Paoli died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday at his residence. He was a retired grocer, owner of the old Bilyeu Grocery in Campbellsburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, having served during World War II. Survivors include five sons, James F. Bilyeu of Phoenix, Robert L. Bilyeu and M. Thomas Bilyeu, both of Campbellsburg, John E. Bilyeu of Jacksonville, Fla., and William D. Bilyeu of Salem; one daughter, Brenda K. Watterson of Mitchell; three sisters, Mahala Perdiew of Muncie, Mary Alice McPike and Elizabeth Bachman, both of Campbellsburg; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Campbellsburg. Burial will be in Claysville Cemetery, with full military honors at the graveside. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday at Weathers Funeral Home in Salem and from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday at the church.

Elsie Holaday
July 27, 1908 -- August 2, 2001
PAOLI -- Elsie (Grimes) Holaday, 93, of Paoli died Wednesday at Indianapolis. Born in Monroe County, she was the daughter of Oscar W. and Lola (Hyslop) Turner. She married Dale D. Cobb and he survives. She was a homemaker and a graduate of Bedford High School. Survivors in addition to her husband, Dale D. Cobb of Indianapolis, are one son, James Cobb; two daughters, Ann and Mary Cobb; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Shirley Brothers Mortuary, Irving Hill Chapel in Indianapolis. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Humane Society.

John Albert McCleary
Feb. 11, 1917 -- July 14, 2001
CARROLLTON, Ga. -- John Albert McCleary, 84, of Carrollton, Ga., formerly of Warsaw and Anderson, Cemetery in Mitchell. Chastain Funeral Home of Mitchell is in charge of arrangements.

Mike Ragsdale
Oct. 13, 1946 -- Aug. 2, 2001
INDIANAPOLIS -- Mike Ragsdale, 54, of Bedford Cemetery Board of Regents, was co-chairman and finance chairman of the Persimmon Festival and director of the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce. He was one of the original incorporators of Spring Mill Bible Camp and for many years served as treasurer of the South Lawrence Heart Association. He was a member of the Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228, F & AM, and the Hadi Shrine Club in Evansville. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and attended Central Church of Christ in Bedford. Survivors include his wife, Betty McCammon of Mitchell; four children, Phoebe Jane Simmons of Clermont, Fla., Stephen George McCammon of Laketon, Mark Shaw McCammon of Mitchell and Elizabeth Ann Greenwell of Bedford; one brother, Thomas Peyton McCammon of Linton; 10 grandchildren, Lisa Jane Harnishfeger, Jackie D. Simmons II, William Scott Simmons, Amy Elizabeth Simmons, Shawn Patrick McCammon, Stephanie Colleen Owens, Stacie Lynne McCammon, Michelle Elizabeth Duncan, Lori Ann Hess and Travis Michael Greenwell; and 12 great-grandchildren, Christopher Harnishfeger, William Scott Simmons II, Jazmyn Brae McCammon, Carrie Nicole Owens, Tiffany Dawn Owens, Joel Bradley Heseman, Jessica Lynn Heseman, Ashton Shaw Melvin, Alyssa Jade Duncan, Ashley Marie Duncan, Holly Marie Hess, and Hannah Elisabeth Greenwell He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Loren McCammon; and two sisters, Frances Crew and Martha Jane Arnold. Memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell with Brother Darrell Simon officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier Uplands Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Nellie C. Craig
July 14, 1917 -- Oct. 31, 2001
INDIANAPOLIS -- Nellie C. (Gilliland) Craig, 84, of Bedford Cemetery in Bedford. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Larry Johnson
June 26, 1938 -- Oct. 30, 2001
BLOOMINGTON -- Larry Johnson, 63, of Bloomington died at 3:30 a.m. today at Fontainbleu Nursing and Rehab Center in Bloomington. Born Nov. 18, 1919, in Martin County, he was the son of Stanley and Frances (Parker) Webb. He married Wilma King on July 20, 1940 and she survives. He worked in CCC Camps in Nevada prior to World War II and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy of that war. He was a 32nd degree Mason; a member of Redman's Lodge; Oolitic Baptist Church; and was a special deputy sheriff for 21 years. He delighted in restoring antique cars. He was dearly loved by his family and his many friends. Always a moral man, he had no reason to have to make peace with his Lord at the end of his life. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Wilma (King) Webb of Oolitic; his daughter, Sharon Brennan and her husband, Matt of Bloomington; two grandchildren, Michael Dalton and Dr. Lori Campbell and her husband, Dr. Bill Campbell, all of Bloomington; two great-grandchildren, Rachael and Will Campbell; two sisters, Edith Hackney and Violet Coyle, of Lawrence County; two brothers, Carl and Leland Webb, both of Lawrence County; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Earl, Everett, Cecil and Opal Webb. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Day & Carter Mortuary in Bedford. Burial will be at Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. A Masonic service will be conducted during the visitation time.

Kelly Ann Burton
Dec. 22, 1956 -- Nov. 1, 2001
BLOOMINGTON -- Kelly Ann (Johnson) Burton, 44, of Oolitic died at 10:49 a.m. Wednesday at Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington. He was self-employed in advertising, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Elaine (Gibbons) Hall of Paoli; one son, David Hall of Paoli; three daughters, Cindy Longest of Orleans, Kim Brothers and Wendy Curts, both of Paoli; his mother, Helen Patton of Paoli; and four sisters, Ruth Purlee of French Lick, Caryn Conrad of English, Teresa Lindley of Orleans and Jan Denton of Paoli. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at McAdams Mortuary in Paoli. Burial will be in Paoli Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.


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