George Raymond Amerson

George Raymond Amerson, 76, of LaFontaine passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born to the late Augusta and Nancy (Lewis) Amerson on March 15, 1937 in Elkmont, Alabama.

He married Alyce Elilane Brown on August 3, 1956, she passed away on May 9, 2008. He worked at General Motors and he retired from Thomson Consumer Electronics both in Marion, Indiana. He attended Grace Community Church in Marion, Indiana. George enjoyed camping in Florida during the winter and especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Dan (Georgann) Bowman of LaFontaine, Indiana; four grandchildren, Danielle Shaw (Adam) of LaFontaine, Indiana, Laura Langebartels (Grant) of LaFontaine, Indiana, Lindsay Bowman of Daphne, Alabama, and Michael Bowman of LaFontaine, Indiana; brother, James Amerson of Columbiana, Alabama; five sisters, Louella Ray of Decatur, Alabama, Emma Tucker of Athens, Alabama, Augusta Webster of Decatur, Alabama, Margaret Tucker of Tampa, Florida, and Shirley Newton of Decatur, Alabama. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontiane, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontiane IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Michael Ray Cochran

Michael Ray Cochran, 63, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 9:36 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was born to Wilbert and Helen (Reed) Cochran on December 18, 1949 in Grant County, Indiana, they survive in LaFontaine, Indiana.

He was a 1966 graduate from Southwood High School. He was a farmer and worked at Story Electric in Wabash, Indiana; he also was a bus driver for MSD Schools of Wabash County. He was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine, Indiana.

He is also survived by two daughters, Kristina Cochran (John Griffin) of LaFontaine, Indiana and Mrs. Joe (Stephanie) Sunderman of Andrews, Indiana; brother, Dennis Cochran (Sherol) of LaFontaine, Indiana; granddaughter, Jacelynn Sunderman and also survived by his dog, Spike who he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by a son, John David Cochran.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Donald Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Liberty Township Fire Department. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com