🕊️ 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 those battling addiction and a mentor to many. Above all, she cherished spending time with her children.
👨👩👧👦 Survivors Include: • Children: Joslynn Chastain of Bedford, Josiah Cobb of Springville, and Madalynn Cobb of Springville
• Mother & Step-Father: Lynn and James Manns of Heltonville
• Sister: Erica (Sara Tillette) Tarr of Mitchell
• Step-Sister: Madison Gouldy Manns of Bloomington
• Maternal Grandparents: Ron and Kay Knight of Bedford
• Nieces & Nephews: Briley Slaughterback, Peyton Slaughterback, and McKenzi Tillette
• Several aunts, uncles, and cousins
🕊️ Preceded in Death By: • Father: Randy Cohen Tarr (passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026)
• Paternal Grandparents: Joseph and Mildred Tarr
🕯️ Service Details: • Visitation: Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the 1:00 PM service time at the funeral home
• Funeral Service: Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center
• Officiant: Reverend Steve Jones
• Burial: Patton Hill Cemetery
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