Obituary for Herbert L. Estridge, Sr.

HERBERT L. ESTRIDGE, SR. Herbert L. (Herb) Estridge, Sr., of Brookville, passed away October 14, 2021, following a brief illness. On August 26, 1931, Herb was born to Walter and Pearl (Nolan) Estridge in Metamora. In his youth, he helped his family on their farm. Upon leaving high school, Herb enlisted in the Air Force …

Brookville resident, school board member killed while coworker critically injured Monday morning while working for Union County Highway Department

From an Indiana State Police press release Early Monday morning, October 18, two Union County Highway Department employees were struck while working along a rural Union County roadway. The Indiana State Police responded the area of Clifton Road west of U.S. 27 to investigate a single-vehicle crash in which a Brookville man was killed, and …

Old Guy Rant: Outreach to a Biden voter

Political column by Larry Wiwi Like perhaps most families, mine is split on political lines and the unspoken agreement is we generally do not go very far down the political discussion path since it usually ends in sharp disagreement, perhaps even a full-blown argument. A few weeks ago I violated that agreement because I was so …

Why pray for what God already decided?

Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q:                                                                                                                                      Dear Pastor, Why does God make me pray for something he already wants to give me? A: I admire your knowledge of the promises of God. Your question reveals to me that you know a few important Bible verses: “ʻFor I know the plans that I have for you,’ …

Obituary for Bobbi Jean (Thompson) Lamb

BOBBI JEAN (THOMPSON) LAMB Bobbi Jean (Thompson) Lamb 35, passed away on October 13, 2021. She was born in Lafayette to her parents Charles Lewis and Christine (Thompson) Roberts. Bobbi enjoyed spending time with her two sweet children more than anything. They were her whole world. She loved her family very much. She also recently …

Obituary for Bobbi Jean (Thompson) Lamb (partial)

BOBBI JEAN (THOMPSON) LAMB Bobbi Jean (Thompson) Lamb 35, passed away on October 13, 2021. She was born in Lafayette to her parents Charles (Robert) Lewis and Christine (Thompson) Roberts.  Bobbi enjoyed spending time with her two sweet children more than anything. They were her whole world. She loved her family very much. She also …

Obituary for Donald Gene Stout

DONALD GENE STOUT Donald Gene Stout, age 90, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away peacefully September 25, 2021. He was a former resident of Fayette and Union counties. He was born in Alquina on March 22, 1931, to Morton and Catherine (Mong) Stout. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1949. After high school, he …