March 15, 2016


Robert Scott Sanders – Williams
Robert Scott Sanders, 49, of Williams, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016, at his residence.
Born September 10, 1966, in Daviess County, he was the son of Henry Earl Sanders and Rachel (Hatfield) Holt. He married Michelle Renee Inman June 25, 1988. He previously worked on the railroad and at the Indiana Limestone Company.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Sanders, Williams; children, Ryan Scott Sanders, Bloomington, Shayla Rae Sanders, Williams; mother, Rachel Holt, Bedford; brothers, Steve Sanders, Bedford, John Sanders, Bedford, Eric Holt, Bedford; step brothers, Mark Hobson, Bedford, Ronnie Hobson, Bedford
His father and brother, Marty Sanders, preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. on Thursday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com
Martha L. Crouch – Bedford
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March 20, 1919 – March 13, 2016
Martha L. Crouch, 96, of Bedford, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her residence.
Born March 20, 1919 in Bedford, she was the daughter of William Robert and Leona Myrtle (Stephenson) Grafton and Granddaughter of Eli B. and Martha Stephenson. She married William Loren Crouch on October 10, 1937 and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1984. She was a homemaker and a former member of the Leatherwood Christian Church and a current member of First Christian Church. She was a volunteer Pink Lady at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital, member of Red Hats, Honorary member of Stone City Square Dance Club, former member of LAMBDA CHI OMEGA Sorority, Bedford Hiking Club and a graduate of Shawswick High School class of 1937.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Jane Roach and Wanda Jones and husband, Merian, all of Bedford; three grandsons, Kevin Jones and wife, Leona, Randy Roach and wife, Melinda, and James William Roach and wife, Shannon; a granddaughter, Karen Jones Billberry and husband, Vincent, several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Roger and John Grafton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with James Buher and Rev. Alan Cloar officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18th, and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Vincent Dunn Pink Ladies Auxillary.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Charles M. Wellman – Bedford
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March 12, 1929 – March 13, 2016
Charles M. Wellman, 87, of Bedford, died at 12:25 pm on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at IU Health Bedford Hospital.
Born to Worth and Lenore E. (White) Wellman on March 12, 1929 in Bloomington, IN. He married Virginia Newton and she preceded him in death and he then married Carolyn Axsom in 1995 and she survives.
He graduated from Bloomington High School and was retired from CSX railroad 1989. He joined the Lions Club in 1975 and was Chairman of the fogging program for 35 years, handicap ramps for 19 years the pancake festival for several years. He also worked vision screening and Bedford parade line-up. He was a longtime member of Englewood Baptist Church. He loved golf and woodworking, especially making wooden bowls and he belonged to South Eastern Wood Turners of Indiana.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; one son, Dane Wellman of Nashville, TN; one stepson, Mike Axsom (Karen) of Bedford; one step-grandson, Dustin Shoults (Regan) of OK; grandchildren Autumn Salagen (Julian) of Camby, Kayla Henderson, Patti Wellman, and Adam Wellman, all of Bedford, Grant and Clark Wellman of TN; five great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; one brother, Sam Wellman (Janice) of Bloomington; a daughter- in- law, Glenda Nickless of Bedford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Katie Lantz, Fred and Latonia Baker, Bill and Janice Baker, Jim Baker, Judy Mason, and Teresa Wellman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Brian and Stephen Wellman; stepson, Donald Axsom; stepdaughter, Susie Axsom and one brother, Jim Wellman.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16th in the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor David Ferry officiating. A committal service will be at Noon on Wednesday at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Day & Carter Mortuary.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Charles Robert Luttrell – Indianapolis
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June 18, 1929 – March 12, 2016
Charles Robert Luttrell, 86, of Indianapolis, died at 4:20 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Manor Care South in Indianapolis.
Born June 18, 1929 in Summerset, KY to Louie Luttrell and Alma (Rogers) Kern. He was first married to Dorothy Jane Coulter. He then married Dorothy Smith. He first owned Luttrell’s Coal Company in Bedford and was the first company to accept credit and later owned Water Well Drilling Service in Indianapolis. He was in the United States Air Force and the Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include two daughters, Charletta J. Luttrell of Wisconsin, Dee Hughes of Indianapolis, one son, Jason Hughes of Owensburg, grandchildren, Tonya Evans, Jody Bowen, Dakota Hughes, Cason, Hughes and Camden Hughes, great grandchildren, Waylon Davis, Brandy Bowen, Qwinton Trejoe, great great grandchildren, Jaden Riley Davis and Amia Collins, Step-children, Chuck Williams, Linda Williams-Ray, Brenda Meredith and Debbie Desinmore and their children, half brothers, Lanny Luttrell, Danny Luttrell and Billy Luttrell and a half sister, Robin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Sarge Luttrell, Morris Luttrell, Wayne Luttrell, Michael Luttrell Cotton Luttrell and Dewey Luttrell and one sister Rudene Patton.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Patton Hill Cemetery with Chuck Williams officiating. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.

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