Beulah "Maxine" Blackman, 81, of Brookston and long time resident of White County, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in Home Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past 5 months. Born on November 4, 1927 in Brookston, she was the daughter of the late Elza and Ellen Tull Dyer. She was a 1945 graduate of Brookston High School. Her marriage was to William Otis Blackman on March 29, 1957. He preceded her in death on November 15, 1999. Mrs. Blackman worked at Bryans Manufacturing in Monticello for several years before retiring. She enjoyed watching basketball and spending time with her extended family. Surviving is her sister-in-law, Lela Dyer of Brookston and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009 in Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Rev. Joe Hornick to officiate. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are 3 brothers and 4 sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Beulah "Maxine" Blackman to the American Diabetes Association and mailed to Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (P.O. Box 509, Brookston, Indiana 47923).