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🕊️ OBITUARY: Randy Cohen Tarr 🕊️
Randy Cohen Tarr, 65, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bedford, following a motor vehicle accident. Born July 3, 1961, in Bedford, he was the son of Joseph Marvin Sr. and Mildred Eloise (Lindsey) Tarr. Randy was a 1980 graduate of Mitchell High School and retired from GE, where he worked as an assembler and served as the Union Steward. An avid fan of IU Basketball, his kids and grandkids were his world. “God came first, kids and grandkids second, family came third.” “If it
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🕊️ OBITUARY: Timber Brooke Tarr 🕊️
Timber Brooke Tarr, 38, of Mitchell, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, following a motor vehicle accident. Born May 27, 1988, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Randy Cohen Tarr and Ella Lynette “Lynn” (Knight) Manns. Timber was a 2007 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and worked as a nursing aide in home health care. High-spirited and a true people person, she was a dedicated hard worker who loved helping others, serving as a sponsor for th
🕊️ OBITUARY: Randy Cohen Tarr 🕊️
Randy Cohen Tarr, 65, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bedford, following a motor vehicle accident. Born July 3, 1961, in Bedford, he was the son of Joseph Marvin Sr. and Mildred Eloise (Lindsey) Tarr. Randy was a 1980 graduate of Mitchell High School and retired from GE, where he worked as an assembler and served as the Union Steward. An avid fan of IU Basketball, his kids and grandkids were his world. “God came first, kids and grandkids second, family came third.” “If it
🕊️ OBITUARY: Ginger Lee (Davis) Watts 🕊️
Ginger Lee (Davis) Watts, 56, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 28, 2026, at Jasper Deaconess Memorial Hospital. Born October 17, 1969, in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of Ernest W. Davis III and Margaret "Peggy" (Herbest) Davis. On May 15, 1990, she married Daniel Watts, who survives. Ginger worked at Velma's Diner for many years. She lived a life of love for her family, children, grandchildren, friends, and her dog, Dusty. She especially enjoyed cooking, baking, and decora
🕊️ OBITUARY: Dianna Sue Cooley 🕊️
Dianna Sue Cooley, 80, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at her residence. Born July 11, 1946, she was the daughter of Vasel and Doris Jean (Harper) Eads. On July 22, 1966, Dianna married Steven Howard Cooley at Green Valley in Brown County. She was a member of New Harmony Church and loved studying the Bible and Jesus. Dianna enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards, doing word searches, dining out, and spending quality time with her family. 👨👩👧👦 Survivors Include:
🕊️ OBITUARY: Mary (Neal) Thompson 🕊️
Mary (Neal) Thompson, 79, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Westview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bedford. Born in Bedford on January 3, 1947, to George W. "Bill" Neal and Betty (Hughes) Neal, Mary attended Shawswick High School. On July 30, 1976, she married Larry D. Thompson, who preceded her in death on July 9, 2025. Mary retired from General Motors in Bedford and was an active member of UAW Local #440 and New Hope Community Church. Survivors Include: • Children: Rh
OBITUARY: Kenneth W. Wagoner
Kenneth W. Wagoner, 88, of Mitchell, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his residence. Born in Columbus on July 19, 1938, to Wayn and Winnie (Thomas) Wagoner, Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from both The Times-Mail in Bedford and the City of Bedford Utilities. Kenneth was a active member of the Bedford Boat Club, Mitchell American Legion Post #250, and the Oolitic V.F.W. In 1988, he married Ruthie Harder, who survives. 👨👩👧👦 Survivors Include: • Wife: Ruthie Wagoner of