Marjorie L. Wilson – Bedford
August 7, 1922- November 19, 2016
Marjorie L. Wilson, 94, of Bedford, died at 5:31 p.m., on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Bliss Place in Bedford.
Born August 7, 1922, in West Lafayette, she was the daughter of Merle and Ida (Rhyne) Cue. She married Walter H. Wilson on November 27, 1943 and he preceded her in death on November 24, 2015. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Randall Wilson and wife, Tami, of Bedford and Richard Wilson and wife, Mary Ann, Kokomo; five grandchildren, Tyler, Tara, Jay, Brooke, and Megan Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and a sister.
No services or visitation are scheduled. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Dearl David “Dave” Runyan – Bedford
May 18 1943 – November 19, 2016
Dearl David “Dave” Runyan, 73, of Bedford, passed into the loving hands of God at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the White River Lodge.
Surviving is his daughter, Ashley Runyan and fiancé, Chad Reynolds; step-daughter, Tracey Beasley; step-son, Trent Beasley; step-son, Troy Beasley and wife, Heather; four grandchildren, Garrett Reynolds, Clara Beasley, Zachary Johnson, and Lindsey Caruso (Johnson); two great grandchildren, Tucker, and Chesney Caruso.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Runyan (Allen); parents, Raymond Dearl and Betty “Bee” Runyan and daughters, Lisa, and Leslie Runyan.
Dave was a Vietnam veteran. He retired from NWSC Crane and went back to work at Tri-Star Engineering. He was a member of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion and the Bedford Boat and Sportsman’s Club. He loved playing golf, fishing and going to the casino. Dave loved his family and friends and he loved life. He didn’t know a stranger and was well known for his positive outlook and sense of humor.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with John Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22nd and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday, November 23rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Mardena Ann Sons – Bedford
August 23, 1938 – November 19, 2016
Mardena Ann Sons, 78, of Bedford, died at 3:21 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born August 23, 1938, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Harland and Chloie (Jones) Hatfield.
She married Jim L. Sons in 1956; he died in 1983.
Mardena was a graduate of Bedford High School and was of Christian Faith. She was a certified nursing assistant , working at Hospitality House, Bedford, many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Debbie Marsh, Bedford, and Diane (Greg) Mabrey, ST. Louis, MO; three sons, Roger (Stephanie) Sons, Robbie (Shelly) Sons, and Ronnie (Teresa) Sons, all of Bedford; grandchildren Jeremy and Curtis Marsh, Angelica and Sarah Mabrey, Randi and J T Ford, Zach and Dylan Sons ,Amanda Alcorn, Gabriel Sons, and Shelby Horton; 13 great grandchildren; three brothers, Joel Hatfield, Estel Hatfield, and Brent Hatfield, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Rick Sons; two granddaughters, Michelle and Laura Marsh; and one brother, Richard.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, Bedford, with Pastor Lindy Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Weddleville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fergusonlee.com.
