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Obituaries
Notices and remembrances for Lawrence County.
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Notices and remembrances for Lawrence County.
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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 25, 2026
Gwenlyn Kay Stigall, 79, of Bedford, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at IU Health Bedford Hospital, with her family by her side.Gwen was born September 17, 1947, in Bedford, IN, to Hayden Gwin and Wanda Lucille (Houchin) Stigall. She was a 1965 graduate of Fayetteville High School.Gwen began her working career at the Bloomington Water Company, where she worked for several years. She later spent more than 20 years as an over-the-road truck driver before going to work in Human Resources for Indiana University in Bloomington, where she remained until her retirement.Gwen was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1095 in Bloomington. She loved life and enjoyed cooking, decorating her home, shopping, and going out to eat with family and friends. She also cherished caring for her beloved fur babies. Gwen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.Gwen is survived by her sisters, Kathy (Jim) Staley of Oolitic, IN, and Mona (Rick) Lewis of Brownstown, IN; her aunt, Jeanne Houchin of Vincennes, IN; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; her wonderful caregivers, Emily (Michael) Anderson; and her beloved fur baby, Shadow.She was preceded in death by her parents, Hayden and Wanda Stigall; her sister, Becky Fowler and her husband, Bob; her nephew, Jeremy Fowler; and her fur baby, Zoee.Cremation has been chosen. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 2, 2026 at Hillcrest Christian Church, 1130 Hillcrest Rd., Bedford, IN 47421 With Pastor Mark Fugate officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM till time of service on Friday, October 2, 2026, also at the church.Memorial contributions may be given to the Hillcrest christian Church, American Diabetes Association, or the Lawrence County Humane Society. The caring staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of Ms. Stigall and her family.Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers may be ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 25, 2026
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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 22, 2026
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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 22, 2026
FRENCH LICK – Linda Faye Courtright, 84, formerly of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Springs Valley Meadows. Born December 17, 1941, in Gatchel, she was the daughter of Woodrow…
Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 20, 2026
Phyllis Westfall passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 89. Phyllis Ann Miracle was born to Henry Robert Miracle and Mayme Ross Miracle (Stamper) in Stanford, Kentucky, on Novembe…
Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 20, 2026
MITCHELL – Robert Morris Rudolph, 55, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. Born January 25, 1971, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of Alan and Geo…
Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 19, 2026
BEDFORD – Charles David Box, 74, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born July 25, 1952, in Mitchell, he was the son of Winford Perry and Valorie (Hardin) Box.&n…
Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 19, 2026
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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 18, 2026
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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 15, 2026
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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 14, 2026
MITCHELL – Mary Ellen Hughett, 68, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at her residence. Born October 18, 1957, in Bedford, she was the daughter of William “Bill” McLaughlin and Betty (Lane) Ka…
Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 11, 2026
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View Nicholas "Nick" E. Godfrey's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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Indiana State Police is seeking nearly $30 million in federal funding for surveillance technology, vehicles and investigative tools that would bolster the agency’s work with fed…
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