Barbara Ann Hildebrand, age 69, of Cheviot, Ohio, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at her residence in Cheviot.
Born August 6, 1951, in Batesville, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marcella Carolyn (Pflum) Hildebrand. She attended St. Michaels School in Brookville, and was a graduate of the Oldenburg Academy. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
In her leisure, Barbara cherished time spent with her family, especially her nieces and nephews; flower gardening, and growing tomatoes on the family farm.
Survivors include three siblings, Arthur (Carol) Hildebrand, Rebecca (Rick) Sacksteder, and Martin (Tricia) Hildebrand; her nephews, Dustin, Danny (Amanda), Andy (Allison) Sacksteder; Keith (Erin), Mark (Leah), Kyle (Abby) Hildebrand; as well as great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth J. Hildebrand; and a nephew, Kent Hildebrand.
Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 6, 2021, 11 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michaels Blvd., Brookville. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Family and friends may visit from 9 till 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michaels School.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hildebrand family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
John K., age 67, formerly of Oxford and recently of Luverne, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1954, in Jamestown, Ohio to the late John and Helen Van Lieu. On June 11, 1977, he married the love of his life, Cindy Hendrix; she survives him.
John was a Past Master of the Brownsville, #70 F. & A.M. and currently a member of Oxford #67 F. & A.M. He was the Jail Commander for 21 years at Union County Sheriffs Department, Liberty.
John is also survived by his beloved son, Josh (Michelle); grandchildren, AshLynn and Taylor; great grandchildren, Gracie and Kace; sister, Tina (Tim) Mueller; sisters and brothers in law, Carma (Ron) Kersten, Dennis (Linda) Hendrix, Darrell (Debbie) Hendrix, Barbara (Mike) Bowling; nieces, nephews, and other family and very special friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; niece, Heidi Vickers; and nephew, Clayton Hendrix.
Visitation will be Friday, August 6, 2021, from 11 a.m. until time of Masonic Service at 1 p.m. and funeral service will follow. Burial at Oxford Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in John’s name to Union County Foundation to benefit the children of Union County.
Luke M. Schwegman, age 23 of Batesville, died Sunday, August 1, 2021. Born March 22, 1998, in Batesville, he is the son of Margie (Nee: Biltz) Schwegman and Mike Schwegman. He was a truck driver for Harmeyer Transport.
Calling Luke an avid outdoorsman would be an understatement. He loved the outdoors. Each year, he anxiously looked forward to August 15, and the opening of squirrel season. The same for deer season as well. He was just as passionate about fishing, kayaking and RZR riding. Luke was hard working and showed a work ethic well beyond his age. His family teased that he projected a gruffy, callous attitude, but in reality he was a softy. He doted on and spoiled his dog Lucy and loved his family dearly. He was close with his brother and would do anything he could for his grandparents.
Luke is survived by his mother Margie Schwegman; father Mike Schwegman; brother Mathias Schwegman, all of Batesville; paternal grandparents Linda and Wilfred (Shorty) Schwegman of St. Mary’s; maternal grandparents Carol Schwegman and Mike Biltz, both of Oldenburg and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his uncle and godfather, Rick Schwegman.
Visitation is Thursday, August 5, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday, August 6, at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s of the Rock Cemetery. The family requests memorials to the St. Mary’s Church Preservation Society or the Holy Family Church Capital Improvement Fund.
Derek Samuel Decker, 25, of Batesville, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1995, in Batesville, to Deron Decker and Micki (Ward) Hughes.
Derek was an avid sports fan and enjoyed basketball, baseball, and football. He certainly made an impact on the lives of those who loved him and will be deeply missed.
Derek is survived by his father and step-mother Deron and LaRhonda Decker; his mother Micki (Ward) Hughes; his son Breyton James Decker-Klidinst; sisters Nicole Lapka and Autumn Hughes; and grandmother Barb Decker.
Derek was preceded in death by his grandfather Dave Decker, as well as his step-grandfather Steven Michael Ward.
There will be no services.
Please feel free to leave a memory or a message of comfort for Derek’s family here in the online guestbook.
Sharon “Georgie” Miller, 44, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on August 27, 1976, in Shelbyville, and is the daughter of Sharon Pumphrey Miller.
Sharon loved to spend time outdoors, especially fishing, traveling, riding bikes, camping, and going to the beach. She also enjoyed singing and drawing.
She is survived by her mother and two sons, Devin Wethington and Raymond (Mica Garrison) Wethington, both of Connersville; two brothers, Fred (Sue) Miller Jr. and Eddie Miller; a grandson, Colsen Ray Wethington; a sister-in-law, Kelly Miller, and three nieces, Makayla Miller, Ocean Miller, and Drayah Miller, and a nephew, Stephen Miller.
Sharon was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Miller.
Visitation for Georgie will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Everton Cemetery.
Marvin Pennington, 85, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning, August 2, 2021, at his residence.
Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will be at Dale Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at millermosterrobbins.com.
Richard L. “Dick” Taylor, age 83, of Drewersburg, went to be with his Lord Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.
Born January 21,1938, on Mount Hope, Harrison, Ohio, he was the son of the late Norris and Ethel (Sparks) Taylor. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. On November 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Mary Evelyn Williams, and she survives.
Dick graduated from Harrison High School in 1955; and worked at the former National Lead (Fernald) where he learned the machine trade. He went on to work for a number of years at Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati as a Machinist. He was a lifelong member of the Crosby United Methodist Church (formerly the New Haven EUB Church) and then after consolidation, was a member of the Miami-Whitewater United Methodist Church. Dick sang in the choir for many years and was proud to sing with both of his sons in the Crosby United Methodist Men’s Chorus. He loved his church and his church family.
Dick was a member and Past Master of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #44 F. & A.M. in Miamitown, Ohio, as well as a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite. He was also a former member of the Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Department. Dick played on many softball and bowling teams and played the piano, guitar, trumpet, and was learning to play the ukulele. Mary and Dick loved to travel, and had visited many National Parks.
Besides Mary, his wife of nearly 60 years, survivors include two sons, Glenn Taylor and Gregg (Laura) Taylor, and the twinkle in his eye, his granddaughter, Lydia, all of Drewersburg; two sisters, Sharon (John) Huddleston of Guilford and Karen Kruse of Dillsboro; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Waldon, brother-in-law, Glenn Williams, and two grandchildren, William and Lillian.
Family and friends may visit from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday August 6, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Pastor Justin Fuhrmann will officiate the Funeral Services Saturday, August 7, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Department or the Miami Whitewater United Methodist Church.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Taylor family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
July 26
Anna M. Boyer, 43, Longbranch Road, Laurel, was arrested at 11 a.m. at the Scott County Kentucky Jail by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon on an Arrest Warrant.
Zachary J. Burkhart, 29, Laurel Road, Laurel, was arrested at 8:47 p.m., at Laurel by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Arin Bowers for Theft and Manufacture/Dealing Methamphetamine.
Trevor L. Ruble, 24, Sanes Creek Road, Laurel, was arrested at 8:47 p.m. at Dam Road in Laurel by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Arin Bowers for Non Child Support Payment, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Manufacture/Dealing Methamphetamine.
July 27
Ethan L. Hamilton, 31, East Sixth Street, Brookville, was arrested at 10:16 p.m., at his residence by Brookville Police Department Officer R. Lackey for Criminal Trespass.
William J. Mathews, 63, U.S. 52, Brookville, was arrested at 1:45 p.m., at his residence by Brookville Police Department Sgt. Ryan Geiser for Sexual Battery.
July 30
Celcie C. Igleheart, 19, Redkey, at 8:55 p.m., was arrested in Muncie by Indiana Conservation Officer D. Taylor for Theft of Property at Least $750 and Less than $50,000, Theft of a Firearm and Possession of a Handgun without a License.
Boyd J. Isaacs, 55, Basin Street, Laurel, was arrested at 2:07 p.m., at the intersection of Toner Street and Edgerton Street in Laurel by Laurel Police Department Officer B. Reams on two Arrest Warrants.
Andrew M. Stutz, 28, Duck Creek Road, Metamora, was arrested at 1:25 p.m. at the Franklin County Jail by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy W. Hodge.
Alexis T. Wylie, 25, Waterloo Road, Connersville, was arrested at 10:45 a.m., at the Wayne County Jail by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon on an Arrest Warrant.
July 31
Tyler S. Alsman, 28, Oxford Pike, Brookville, was arrested at 2:05 p.m. at his residence by Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy J. Robinson on an Arrest Warrant.
Dakota L. Burgess, 24, Whitewater Drive, Brookville, was arrested at 8:09 a.m. at his residence, by Brookville Police Department Officer Ryan Windle for Aggravated Battery and two counts of Criminal Recklessness.
Andrew D. Ketterman, 29, Dillsboro, was arrested at 11:02 p.m., at Mueller Road, by Mt. Carmel Police Department Officer J. Walker for Reckless Driving.
Oscar M. Nester Jr., 55, Progress Street, Brookville, was arrested at 3:27 a.m. at Metamora, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Tyler Ford for Operating a Vehicle while under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated.
August 1
Damon R. Baker, 46, Baltimore Street, Laurel, was arrested at 2:27 p.m., by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy K. Hartman on an Arrest Warrant.
Jason I. Enix, 42, New Castle, was arrested at 2:20 p.m., at Whitewater Canoe Rental by Brookville Police Department Officer Sam Williams on an Arrest Warrant.
Manuel D. Hernandez Ayala, 45, Indianapolis, was arrested at 6 p.m., at the intersection of Indiana 229 and Interstate 74 by Indiana State Police Trooper Michael Knox for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Operating while Intoxicated with an ACE of .15 or More and Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated.
Donna L. Makofka, 87, a lifelong Franklin and Rush County resident passed away at her home in Rushville on July 31, 2021. Donna was born in Rushville, on April 19, 1934, to the late Vernon and Alta (Hankins) Ruble. Donna was a 1952 graduate of Milroy High School. She married Everett Abrams Jr., and he preceded her in death on May 15, 1976. Donna later married Paul Makofka on July 18, 1982, and he survives. She worked as a secretary at the Indiana Statehouse and later worked at Harcourt Outlines retiring in 1996 after 25 years. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Paul, Donna is survived by a son, Tony Abrams and wife Trista of Rushville, two step-sons, Jeff Makofka and wife Sophia of Fort Wayne, Dwane Makofka and wife Jackie of Rushville, two daughters, Angie and husband Keith Ison of Franklin County, Diana (Abrams) Stephens of Shelbyville, three sisters Bonnie (Ruble) Wagner of Rushville, Shirley (Ruble) Means of Greensburg, Nancy (Ruble) Cloud and husband Jim of Rushville, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and first husband, Donna was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemary (Ruble) Wildey, Betty (Ruble) Shook, three brothers Jack, Jimmy and Steve Ruble and her daughter, Barbara S, (Abrams) Hodson. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Moster Mortuary, Rushville. Pastor John Wall will preside. Friends are welcome to visit from 11 a.m. until the time of service the same day. Burial will follow in East Brook Cemetery, Milroy. Masks not required but appreciated. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Calvin R. “Hap” Doyle, 90, passed away on July 30, 2021.
He was born May 6, 1931, in Batesville, to Edward and Georgia (Smith) Doyle and passed away at Hospice of Dayton.
Hap and Mary Ann Wilson were married November 13, 1955. He is survived by his wife and three children: Rebecca N. Doyle, Tampa, FL, Amy L. (Jim) Enloe, Oakwood, Ohio, and Thomas H. (Lara D’Agaro) of Wheaton, MD, four grandchildren, Michael (Colleen) Enloe, Andi Wallis (Zak Parmentier), Andrew Enloe, Hannah Enloe, one great granddaughter, Sophia Grace Enloe.
He is also survived by three sisters and two brothers: Audrey (Cliff) Hildebrand, Greensburg, Judith A. Doyle, Pleasanton, Texas Mary Jane (Jim) Hughes, Versailles, KY, Richard (Judy) Doyle, Plano, TX, David Doyle, Rushville.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brother John (Helenrose) Doyle, sister Doris (Leon) Hoffman.
Hap served in the U.S. Navy, honorably discharged in August 1954. He achieved the rank of First Class Petty Officer, Naval Air, electrician, and served as flight engineer for then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Harley Radford.
He retired from Dept, of Agriculture, Farmer’s Home Administration January 1, 1992. Other employment was with Ed Doyle Co., Inc. Plumbing and Heating, Hughes Aircraft, and Belknap Hardware Co. As a volunteer, he helped whenever anyone asked and was known to be able to fix anything.
He was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church, and Batesville Lodge #668, F&AM.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Meyers Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home Foundation, Inc., The Oakwood (Ohio) United Methodist Church, or donor’s choice. Memorials may be mailed or delivered to Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, Indiana 47006.
