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CALVIN CARSON (THE FLAGMAN) CRAWLEY Calvin Carson “The Flagman” Crawley, 72, of Rushville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born February 4, 1949, in Connersville, to the late William David and Beulah Philpot Crawley. In 1969, he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps, where he served for two …
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CAROLYN BAKER Carolyn Baker, 77, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 8, 2021, at her home. One of five children of Ollie J. and Nelda M. Blemker Baker, Carolyn was born in Connersville on August 20, 1943, and attended Connersville schools. Although she never married, Carolyn helped raise several of her nieces and …
DEBORAH L. HOLLIDAY Deborah L. Holliday, of Alexandria, Kentucky, was born on March 27, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter to John and Verda Burns Holliday. She raised one child and she spent her career as an administrative assistant. In her spare time, Deborah enjoyed cooking, sewing, and caring for her plants. On Sunday, February …
From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Inclement weather really increased the number of accidents in Franklin County last week. But there was also the ubiquitous deer causing accidents. January 28 Kimberly Smith, McCain Street, Connersville, was operating a vehicle at 6:51 a.m., on Rhein Hill on Indiana 1 and was in a curve. The roads …
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From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department February 3 Cody A. Baker, 26, Lafayette Street, Laurel, was arrested at 10 p.m., at Metamora, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Dusty Hill, for Possession of Methamphetamine. Zachary J. Burkhart, 29, West Pearl Street, Laurel, was arrested at 10 p.m., at Metamora, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Dusty Hill, …
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HERSCHEL TAYLOR Herschel Taylor, 96 of Laurel, passed away on February 7, 2021, in Laurel. He was born on September 6, 1924, in Blooming Grove to the late Otto and Grace (Steward) Taylor. Herschel married Aillene F. (Monce) Taylor on November 15, 1947, and she preceded him in death on January 18, 1988. He was …
PAUL VOLK Paul Volk, 88 years old of St. Leon, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. A true country boy at heart, Paul enjoyed farming, Brown Swiss Dairy cattle and his hay business with his son, David. Even after Paul semi-retired he continued to help his son, David and grandson Jordan, with farming chores, …
SHIRLEY SADIE HUNEKE Shirley Sadie Huneke, age 87, of Batesville, (The Chateau), passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. She was surrounded by her immediate family when God called her home after a brief illness. Shirley was born May 5, 1933, on the family farm in Lawrenceville. She was …