ERIKA LEIGHANN SHEPARD Erika Leighann Shepard, age 24, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Monday January 10, 2022, after a courageous battle with Lupus. Born on January 21, 1997, in Connersville, she is the daughter of Paul Shepard and Angel Mengedoht Shepard. Erika loved spending time with her family, especially …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Obituary for Richard “Dick” D. Cregar
RICHARD “DICK” D. CREGAR Richard “Dick” D. Cregar, age 84, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022, at Caroleton Health Care Center in Connersville. Dick was born on June 18, 1937, in Connersville, the only son of the late Carrol W. and Mary L. Scripture Cregar. In April 1959, he joined the US Navy, serving …
Obituary for Juanita Sue “Susie” Neal Todd
JUANITA SUE “SUSIE” NEAL TODD Juanita Sue “Susie” Neal Todd, 73, of Connersville, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. The youngest of five children of Melvin Alfred and Aretta B. Hughes Neal, Susie was born in Connersville on January 23, 1948. A 1966 graduate of Connersville High School, Susie enjoyed …
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Man with Laurel and Liberty connections charged with child sex crimes and may have more victims
By John Estridge with information taken from several media sources A man with Liberty and Laurel ties has been arrested in Hamilton County, Tennessee and charged with three counts of child rape, two counts of aggravated kidnapping and other related charges. Also, authorities say Ryan Andrew Meyung, 30, may have more victims spread across 10 …
Three people injured in head-on crash Saturday night
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release On Saturday, January 8, at 7:11 p.m., Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to investigate a two-vehicle, head-on collision in the 12,000 block of Indiana 121. Deputies determined that Brandi N. Bryant of Connersville, was operating a 2000 Kia Sportage southbound on Ind. 121. Bryant lost control …
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Obituary for Raymond “Pete” Lowe
RAYMOND “PETE” LOWE Raymond “Pete” Lowe Jr., age 64 of Laurel, passed away to be with our Father in Heaven on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born March 21, 1957, in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Raymond Lowe Sr. and Lula Mae Lewis Lowe. On February 5, 2015, he and the …
FC property damage accidents from Dec. 22, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2021
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department December 22, 2021 Paul Ruf, Bentley Road, Connersville, at 4:35 a.m., was eastbound on Duck Creek Road. Ruf’s vehicle was negotiating a curve when a deer came out of the tree line into the road. Ruf’s vehicle was unable to miss the deer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy …
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Obituary for Carroll Lee “Red” Studt
CARROLL LEE “RED” STUDT Carroll Lee ‘Red’ Studt, age 86, of Laurel, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his residence in Laurel. Born December 13, 1935, in Connersville, he was the only child of the late Edward L. and Gladys (Britton) Studt. On July 2, 1955, he and the former Mildred Nolty were united …
Obituary for Cleamont Moore (complete)
CLEAMONT MOORE Cleamont Moore, age 85, of Laurel, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at Heritage House Nursing & Rehab in Connersville. Born October 6, 1936, in Jackson County, Kentucky he was the only child of the late Roy and Callie (Deaton) Moore. On June 23, 1957, he and the former Gayle Rusterholz were united in …
Offices up for election in UC
Submitted by Union County Clerk’s Office OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION IN 2022 In 2022, Union County voters will elect individuals to serve in the following offices: * U.S. SENATE (1 seat) * SECRETARY OF STATE OF INDIANA (General Ballot, nominated at the state convention in the Summer) * AUDITOR OF STATE OF INDIANA (General Ballot, …