Her hobbies through the years included reading, gardening, mushroom hunting, motorcycle riding, traveling, watching IU basketball, working puzzles, and eating out. Surviving are her five children: Darcey Lynn May Bailey (Marvin) of Atlanta, GA, Maria Lynn Smith Chance of Milton, FL, Amanda Benham Smith DeRoss (John) of Indianapolis, Ashley Rose Smith Lett of Fort Walton Beach, FL, and James Michael Smith of Fort Walton Beach. Jake Hatfield, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 2:20 pm, on Friday, September 30th, at Garden Villa. Mark was preceded in death by his parents. Homer L. Grubb, Jr., 93, of Bedford, passed away at 10:40 am on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his residence. Health Bloomington Hospital. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Cremation has been chosen with a graveside service and burial at Proctor Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. He was a graduate of Shawswick High School with the class of 1964. 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. She was born June 11, 1943 to the late Lanford Lee Hopkins and Lillie Payne Hopkins. Surviving to cherish the memory of Morris are his children, Audrey (Steve) Edington of Bloomington, Robin Stivers of Bedford, Tim (Debbie) Stivers of Linton, and Dan Stivers of Bedford; grandchildren, Missy Hodge, Jamie Bixler, Rick Stivers, Tim Stivers, Jr., Brian Mullis, Owen Stivers, and Josh Stivers; many cherished great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; special nieces, Amy Fletcher, Krystal Miller, and Rachel Williams; and his sister Wanda Ludwig. Debbie Craig, 71, of Bedford, died at 3:44 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022 at IU Health in Bedford. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. She was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1934 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Hamid Newton Dooley and Doris Louise McManaway Dooley. They were blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2021. Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. Survivors include a son, Jim Grubb and wife, Jan, of Bedford; a daughter, Gina Roth and husband, Eric, of Brookline, NH; three grandchildren, Jeff Grubb, Alex Jewell, and Brianna Marshall and husband Kyle; eight great-grandchildren, Hunter, Emma, Kane, and Precious Grubb, Kaylee Harper and husband Will, Brailyn and Isaac Jewell, and Thomas Marshall. She was a member of Leesville Eastern Star, Doll Club of Hoosier Hills, Erie Homemakers Club, and Erie United Methodist Church. He was quiet, thoughtful, and easily gave others the benefit of the doubt, always seeing the best in people. Bo worked at Extruded Alloys in Bedford, IN as an Aluminum Molding Supervisor for 22 years and also worked at Hobbys Inn. He enjoyed volunteering and helping children in the community and umpired softball in Paoli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jan Vincent. 9107. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00pm on Saturday, October 29 at Cresthaven Funeral Home in Bedford. 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. Her parents; grandparents; and brothers, Charles Foddrill, Wayne Bill Foddrill, and Robert Bob Foddrill preceded her in death. Survivors include his wife, Susan Tolbert of Flora, brother, Randy (Sherry) Tolbert of Mitchell, four children, Derek Hackney, Nathan Kimmel, Brandon Tolbert Isom, and MJ Harris, and several grandchildren. Bedford County Events Calendar | County of Bedford, Virginia About Bedford Boards & Commissions Constitutional Offices Departments Services Questions? She was the 4-H Rabbit Club Leader for over 20 years, and had been a leader of the Bryantsville Live Wires 4-H club. 21, 2022. She married Lester Ryan, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Scott Bertrand; son, Jason Bertrand; daughter, Tracy Burd. Born April 8, 1945, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Ishmael C. and Lena (Jones) Foddrill. Bonnie loved her family, especially cooking for them. 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. 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 a resident of Mitchell, Indiana and a former resident of Franklin. He married Donna Mae Brewer October 1966 and she survives. He retired from Carpenter Body after many years of employment. Sam was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby West, and two infant sons, Scott Allen and Stephen Raye West Read More, Mildred Janet Canterbury Wright, 94 of Madison Heights, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Carriage Hill Retirement Home. 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 July 23, 1931, in Williams, he was the son of William Bill and Roxie (Williams) Hatfield. Born November 27, 1945, he was the son of Forrest and Marjorie Simmons. Visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00am to the service hour. Born June 20, 1972, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Michael E. OHara and Christine (Cowan) Hokland. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, at Bass Cemetery with Brother Jerry Allen officiating. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia Overstreet Hensley; four brothers, David Hensley, Grover Hensley, Marshall Hensley and Ezekiel Hensley; three sisters, Ruby Draper, Esther Burnette and Stella Mae Hensley. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of Bedford; two daughters, Judy Ann Banks and husband, Tim, of Buddha and Beverly Wade and husband, Gary, of Williams; two sons, James Earl Cook and Bobby Cook and wife, Carrie, all of Bedford; a step-daughter, Sherri Aaron, of Anderson, IN; five grandsons, Bryan Banks, of Bedford, Nathaniel Banks, of Mitchell, Zack Banks, of Buddha, Stephen Davis, of Mitchell, and Jayden Cook, of Bedford; a granddaughter, Brittany Dalton, of Bedford; 3 great-grandchildren, Grayson and Liam Banks and Lathan Dalton; a sister, Virginia Hill and husband, Larry, of Shelbyville. He is the longest serving administrator in Lawrence Township and was a dedicated mentor to many students and teachers throughout his 42-year career. Born October 31, 1957, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Myers) Horton. She was a daughter of the Barbara Powers Mitchell of Huddleston who 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. John William Hensley, 84, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Jeff was baptized at Mitchell First Christian Church and was a regular attendee of Tulip Street Christian Church. Gloria was a 1951 graduate of Bedford High School. 15 to Jun. 9107. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12th in the Eastern Greene Middle School gymnasium. He was a member of the Leatherwood Christian Church, and the Pinhook Cemetery Association. She later married Jack D. Kelley on February 19, 1989, and he preceded her in death on February 1, 2014. Joseph Ford Lacy, 72, of Bedford passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a son, Lester Gene Ryan, II (in infancy); a great-grandson, Eric Sullivan and a great-great-grandson, Nijah Sullivan. Burial will follow in the Indian Creek Primitive Cemetery in Williams. No services are planned and arrangements were handled Read More, Ronald "Ron" Callender, 79, of Bedford, VA (formerly of Baltimore, MD), departed this earthly life to be with Jesus on May 4, 2022 at his home in Bedford, VA. Born of Millard and Ruth Callender, Ron grew up in Maryland and was a die-hard Baltimore Orioles fan. He worked as a truck driver for 30 years. He was a son of the late Leonard Gordon Dickerson and Mary Elizabeth Austin Dickerson. Burial will take place at Gilgal Cemetery in Heltonville, IN. By John Barnhart Staff Writer johnbarnhart@bedfordbulletin.com. She was preceded in death by her son Steven Gregory Dodge, Mother Sarah Virginia Bond Mitchell and Father Sterling Kenney Wallace. Thelma P. Hawkins, 92 Bedford. 27 to Apr. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Bonnie married Leo Dale Bundy October 21, 1950, and he preceded her in death December 9, 2004. She was born in Bedford, VA on December 17, 1956 a daughter of the late Floyd Rickman and Hallie Goff Brevo. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara DeFrancesco to pay them a last tribute. Gloria retired from RCA and had attended the Mitchell Church of the Nazarene. He served in the Indiana National Guard from 1949 to 1961. Born on April 7, 1950, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Millard E. and Martha A. Born December 1, 1951, in Lawrence County, she was daughter of Thomas E. Todd and Carol Mae (Feltner) Todd. He was preceded in death by his father, James, and a granddaughter, Kaci Crabtree. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3rd and Tuesday from noon until the service time at the Day & Carter Mortuary.. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Corbin and husband Bruce, of Bloomington; her son, Terry Deckard and wife Peggy, of Bedford; daughter-in-law, Jonna Deckard, of Bedford; six grandchildren, Brandon Deckard (Nikki), Whitney Harrison (Toby), Brian Corbin (Missy Devillez), Amy Silvernail (Steven), Jerod Jennings (Chelsey), and Ryan Deckard; eleven great- grandchildren, Griffin and Anna Deckard, Blayne, Brylee and Braylen Harrison, Joel, Eli, Zachary, and Isaiah Silvernail, Maritt and Elouise Jennings; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at the Beech Grove Cemetery with military rites being accorded by the Honor Guard of the American Legion Gillen Post #33. Jeddidiah Jedd Dale Cummings, 16, of Bloomfield, died on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford is assisting the family. Published in Bedford Bulletin from Apr. South Huddleston. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. Burial will be at Tunnelton Cemetery. Darrin R. Zaragoza, age 54, of Bedford, passed away at 2:57 p.m. on January 6, 2023 at IU Health in Bedford. Published in Bedford Bulletin from Jun. Mike Jones officiating. Paul T.McEachern, 87, a long-time Bedford resident, died on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022., Karen M. Schoelles, 69, of Bedford died on Oct. 31, 2022.. Sheila Gail Blanton, 57, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Ruth loved crossword puzzles and crime TV. Burial will follow in Springville Christian Cemetery. He was born in Salem on April 1, 1969 to Ray Eugene Tolbert and Sandra Sue (Terry) Tolbert. He married Betty Ruth Knox June 6, 1952 and she preceded him in death November 4, 2006. Current Services Past Services Robin Mitchell Creasey Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Miriam Stewart Swart Sunday, January 1, 2023 George Enlow Simmons Saturday, December 31, 2022 George "Frank" Franklin Glover Sunday, December 25, 2022 Martha J Moorefield Sunday, December 25, 2022 Phyllis married Robert L. Connell November 29, 1963 and he survives. Merrill was the owner of Kings Speed Shop and Kings Automotive. They lived in Bedford where they raised one daughter and three sons: Kristine Denise, William Joseph Lee, David Brandon, and Stephen Wyatt. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Sedalia Baptist Church with Rev. AULT GEOFFREY GRAHAM. Dawn was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family. With such a great, loving, and super-friendly personality, always smiling and laughing, coupled with her infectious and engaging persona and character, everyone that met and knew her truly loved her. Melvin Mel Leonard Nowlin, 62, of Big Island, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. funeralhome.com. Born October 17, 1931, in Mitchell, he was the son of Ora Virgil and Hopal Vera (Matthew) Briscoe. His parents and siblings, Bob Grogan, Shirley Yaney, Naomi Sue McDaniel, Eva Mae Oliver, Penny Gail Grogan, and Imelda Lessig preceded him in death. Share this obituary by email. She was born in Bedford, Va. March 31, 1935 a daughter of the late Roy Walter Bowyer and Dorothy Landrus Bowyer. She was born on March 9, 1969 to the late View full obituary Alice Maybell Hurt Hobson October 12, 1947 - October 15, 2022 Mrs. Alice M. Hobson, 75 of Bedford departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Mark was a 1977 graduate of Mitchell High School. She later joined Mitchell First Church of God, where she was involved with Berthas Mission dinners and other ministries. Born August 2, 1933, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Emery and Marguerite (Link) Charles. He was born in Greenville, NC on April 8, 1938, son of the late Alton Rudolph Vincent and Corrine Smith Vincent. Gloria Dean Arthur, 89, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness. Bedford, VA 24523, US Phone: (540) 586-3304 Fax: (540) 586-2084. The Bedford Citizen informs and engages the Bedford, MA, community through reporting news of local significance, promoting local events, fostering connectivity, and encouraging participation. 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. He had been employed at Carpenter Body Works for 20 years and retired from Otis Elevator Company after 30 years. She was the first female employee of the Bedford Post Office, where she worked for about 20 years as a rural carrier delivering mail to a number of Lawrence County routes. Survivors include a son, Jason Hearth and wife, Misty Campbell and her daughter, Liberty Smith, of Heltonville; a daughter, Shanna Patterson and her daughter, Maple Deckard, of Ellettsville; a sister, Shirley Goins, of Bloomington; a brother, Terry Hearth, of Missouri. She was a passionate animal-lover all her life, and surrounded herself with many pets. Al Mark Allan Miller, 73 of Moneta passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. Morris enjoyed fishing, playing lottery, hunting ginseng, and travelling. She was born in Bedford County on August 25, 1931. He was born in Moneta on November 1, 1935 a son of the late Allen Morton Witt and Clara Howerton Witt, In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in Read More, Lillie Updike Carter, 98, of Bedford, died on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at The Colonnades Assisted Living Facility in Charlottesville where she had been a resident since 2012. Dec 28, 2022. Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care. A funeral Read More, Kevin Robert Roane, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. Patricia is survived by her husband, Charles Russell Sorrells, children, Amber (Dan) Holt, Twila Michaelle Manning (Stephanie Marshall), Weston Lawless (Courtney) LeRoy, Alissa (Rob) Cromwell, Leann Pettit, Deann (Van) Stephens, grandchildren, Brooke Nichole Merry, Ashley Dawn Jackson, Victoria Alyson Holt, Bailey Ann LeRoy, Hayden Andrew LeRoy, great-grandchildren, Athena Baptista Elise Merry, Sophie Sue Jackson, siblings, Emma Lou Tourangeau, Kermit R. (Phyllis) Wilcox, Johnnie Bruce (Sue) Wilcox. Thelma Peake Arthur Hawkins, born August 19, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Friday December 2, 2022. She was the wife of the late Charles Whitney Grove. Surviving to cherish Doras memory is her son, Kevin Williams of Bloomington; and her daughter, Kelly Treadway (Stephen Eller) of Bloomington. She was an accountant for Streamlined Business Solutions and loved family, horses, and jeeping. Bedford, VA 24523 View Obituary Saturday, March 26, 2022 Visitation for Mary Regina Jackson 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM **Masks are required. He loved watching his kids play baseball/softball over the years and his favorite pastime was singing karaoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and a son, Paul Darwin Petersen. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Mitchell Cemetery with Brother Carl Quinn officiating. He married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia E. (Deckard) Norman on February 17, 1967. A second visitation will be held at Donica Church of God, 1969 Donica Church Rd., Bedford, IN on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Surviving to cherish the memory of Cheryl are her parents, Leland and Sue Wagner of Bedford, IN; her husband, Donnie, of Bedford, IN; one son Christopher Pate of Bedford, IN; one daughter, Brandy Pate (Nate) Colgan of Bedford, IN; six grandchildren, David Pate, Leland Pate, Ryeitt Pate, Aaron Colgan, Abigayle Colgan, and Caleb Colgan; siblings, Bill (Heidi) Wagner of Bedford, IN, David (Ann) Wagner of Mississippi, Harold (Marty) Wagner of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Sande (Mike) Rech of Carthage, IN; a brother-in-law Kerry Allen of New Albany, IN; and also several nieces and nephews. Graydon Mundy, age 80 of Bedford, passed away on October 19, 2022 at 3:28 am at Reid Health in Richmond. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery. In addition to her parents Read More, Lois Jean Hogan Crawford, 89, passed peacefully on June 7, 2022, at The Glebe in Daleville, Virginia following a brief illness. Born on June 17, 1924, in Bedford County, she was the eldest child of Clarence Rucker Cheek and Hettie Sims Cheek. Born August 29, 1942, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Virgil Knight and Betty Maxine (Dotts) Chapman. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. Date of deceased. Published in Bedford Bulletin from May 27 to May 26, 2022. 9, 2022. She spent 20 years working in local pharmacies. Johnny Tramell & Leatrice D. Tramell. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 N. Morton Street Franklin, Indiana 46160. 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. He enjoyed farming in his retirement and was a very hardworking man. ALEXANDER brian. She was a graduate of the Bedford High School with the class of 1959 and was a member of the V.I.P. A memorial service was held at 1 PMon Friday, June Read More, Leonard Grady Nelms passed away peacefully in his home in Bedford, Virginia on June 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. 10 Facts about Grief and Grieving; . She was born in Bedford, VA on December 17, 1956 a daughter of the late Floyd Rickman and Hallie Goff Brevo. She was the daughter of the late Roy S. Croft, Sr., and Mable Cross Croft. He was a terrific artist. Surviving are his wife, Donna Mae Sanders of Mitchell, children, Renee (Larry) Scott Doss of Mitchell, Lee (Carol) Sanders of Mitchell; grandchildren, Mason (Erica) Doss, Nicolas (Erica) Doss, Carlee (Dillon) Crane, and Jessica Sanders; siblings, Gloria Lyons of Atlanta, Georgia, Edna Riedenauer of Louisville, Kentucky, Cathy Sanders of Louisville, Kentucky; and 3 great-grandchildren. He married Priscilla June Tirey July 23, 1952 and she preceded him in death August 8, 2022. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday. She enjoyed crocheting and loved old classic movies. Key was of the Christian faith and grew up at the Avoca Baptist Church. A Read More, George Henry Ashworth, 74 of Moneta, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. 2022 No obituaries reported Oct. 29, 2022 Virginia (Ginny) May Deckard May 29, 1929 Oct. 28, 2022 Virginia (Ginny) May. Cheryl was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Fay Pate; and a sister-in-law, Mona Allen. A daughter of the late Robert Leftwich Manley and Lillian Levina Tooley Manley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sons, Danny and David Mitchen; and three brothers, James Mitchen, Doc Mitchen, and Richard Mitchen. He is survived by two sons, Richard Alan Laughon,John Laughon. 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. Published in Bedford Bulletin from May 17 to May 19, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with Brother Kerry Allen officiating. He was a son of William Thomas Kirby, Jr. and Annette Martin Kirby. Brenda Sue Elliott, 80, of Bedford, passed away at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at Westview Nursing and Rehab. She is survived by her husband Clarence Hawkins; daughters. Barbara DeFrancesco Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara DeFrancesco (Bedford, Virginia), who passed away on December 16, 2022 at the age of 82. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Chambersville Cemetery in Spencer, IN. Gail was an Electronic Engineer for the U.S. Government working at the Pentagon and Vint Hill Farms Station, Warrenton, Virginia, prior to his retirement. Jake was a 1951 graduate from Bedford High School. He was born June 27, 1937 in Mitchell, IN, the son of Clyde C. and Fleta (Richison) Chastain. The arrangements are under the direction of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes. 9107. Born July 15, 1929, in Bedford, he was the son of Homer L. Grubb, Sr. and Pearl (Collins) Grubb. Among her various jobs over the years, until she, a gold-star wife, decided to become a stay-at-home mom to raise her five children, she worked at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford, at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan, at Elgin Air Force Base in Pensacola, and also for the Florida public school system. 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. We are all grateful for the meaningful quality time that we each got to spend with her, and are blessed to have known her. Art worked as a science and biology teacher for West Washington Junior and Senior High Schools. He is survived by his wife, Grace of Orleans and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the hour of service at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 3rd at Day & Carter Mortuary. 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