Obituary for Estel B. Stroud

ESTEL B. STROUD

Estel B. Stroud, 98, formerly of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Amber Manor Care Center, Petersburg, Indiana, where she had been a resident.

She was born August 1, 1922, in Connersville to Parke and Bertha Revalee Cooper.

On December 1, 1951, she married Burl E. Stroud in Indianapolis. He passed away in 2013. Mr. Stroud worked for many years at Duke Energy.

Estel was a devoted homemaker. Along with her husband, she enjoyed going out to dinner and going dancing. Together, they had an incredible vegetable garden. She also had a love for jewelry.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Burl E. Stroud; her parents; a sister, Freda Neal; and two brothers, Bernard Cooper and Forrest Cooper.

Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at Dale Cemetery, Connersville, with Pastor Joe Ferreira officiating. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Regina J. York

REGINA J. YORK

Regina J. York, of Noblesville, was born on June 10, 1941, in Virginia, a daughter to John and May Lambert Bowman. Regina was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brookville and was married to the late K.D. York. Regina retired from the physical therapy department at Riverview Hospital after 30 years of service. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, decorating, reading, gardening, and being a caregiver. On Monday, June 21, 2021, at the age of 80, Regina passed away at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Those surviving who will cherish Regina’s memory include her children, David (Beverly) York of Tipton, Dena (Rick) Whipple of Franklin, and Dee York of Avon; two grandchildren, Amanda York and Erin Copeland; two great-grandchildren, Graisyn York and Lucas (on the way); three siblings, Loretta Edmonds, Rose Bush, and Donnie Bowman as well as several nieces and nephews. Regina was preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband, K.D. York; and several siblings.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon. Pastor Mike Holman will officiate the service and burial will follow immediately after in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Brookville.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal condolences, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Regina York.

Help me; I’m a demon magnet

Theological column by Adrienne Greene

Q:

Dear Pastor,

Demons come in my room at night and terrify me. How can they get close to a devoted Christian?

A:

            Since the beginning of this year, I’ve received numerous questions like this every month. Evil activity is increasing via the wicked political and cultural climate surrounding us right now. Demons are swarming as their assignments are rapidly being conceived and carried out to torment Christians, wear them down (Daniel 7:25) and keep them in the fear that is perpetuated, daily, by the media. In addition, Covid wasn’t only a terrible pandemic, it was also a master-plan to close the churches, muzzle the message of Christ and send a controlling, plague of terror into every household and community. 

Unfortunately, being a Christian does not illuminate an automatic “do not disturb” sign at the Devil. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Being a Christian paints a large target on our backs. The Devil hates God, his followers and everything they accomplish for Christ in the earth!  Certainly, a quick search through the Bible reveals how the lives of Christians were affected by Satan’s ongoing pursuit of God’s people. It is part of the journey as we live for Christ, fulfill the great commission (Matthew 28:16-20) and beam the light of God into the darkness. Most pastors I know have experienced serious, demonic encounters at some point in their ministry.  I’ve endured numerous bone-chilling events myself. So in answer to your question, being a devoted Christian does not protect you from Satan’s attacks. I wish it were true.

I’ve been forced to study the dark side of the supernatural in an effort to figure out how to stop demonic visitations in my own life and in the lives of my flocks (and readers.) There are five truths I have learned:

1) Demons are not intimidated by our Christian faith; they are only beaten by our authority in Christ. As Believers, we receive the Holy Spirit, right? But if we do not know how to evoke our Holy Spirit power against evil, we may often be confronted by demons because we are spiritually clueless and ineffective. The Apostle Paul explains: “Indeed, we live as human beings. but we do not wage war according to human standards; for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds.” (2 Cor. 10:3, 4, NRSV.)  There are many reference books available to help. I recommend: The Believer’s Authority: What You Didn’t Learn in Church by Andrew Wommack. 

2) Speaking Christ’s name will afflict demons, but it will not always dismiss them. Speaking in tongues will make them leave. If you have not yet received this important tool (1 Corinthians 12:10), you will be able to learn the truth about its power in this book: The Hidden Power of Speaking in Tongues by Mahesh Chavdah.  

3) Demons are attracted to three main things: unforgiveness, bitterness and fear. As a Believer, we are challenged by Christ to forgive everyone, no matter what the crime…and keep on forgiving. If there is unforgiveness found, the demons detect it and are drawn like flies to sin’s open door. “What sin?” you say. “I was sinned-against!” We unfortunately have no excuse not to forgive someone since we are deeply imperfect and in need of forgiveness, too. (It is a command of Christ to forgive [Ephesians 4:32]).) Also, when demons paralyze us with fear, it fuels them. They feast on the fear they create. Courage comes from understanding your authority in Christ, which dissolves the presence of fear. 

4) Geography also plays a part in demonic visitation. When terrible crimes or wickedness occur in a place, that residue of evil often remains, until a Christian with authority revokes permission and cleanses the area. (I am regularly asked to perform exorcisms in houses, buildings and lands for this reason.)

5) Ongoing, hidden sins will open the door to every demon in hell. Repent and close the door.

I pray this important, spiritual information has helped you. Be encouraged, my friend! What God has put inside the Christian is far more powerful than anything the Devil can dish out. (1 John 4:4)

Do you have a question or comment for Pastor Adrienne? Send your inquiries to: info@adriennewgreene.com or write to P.O. Box 214, Harrison, OH 45030. For more information and resources, please visit www.askpastoradrienne.com or the “Ask Pastor Adrienne” YouTube channel for sermons and insights.

Retired K-9 passes

K-9 Lito with FCSD Sgt. Adam Henson
K-9 Lito with his first partner FCSD Deputy John Roberts

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release

It is with great sadness that the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department announces the passing of retired K-9 Lito.  Lito, a Dutch Shepherd, served the citizens of Franklin County from 2010-2017.  During his years of service, Lito was responsible for aiding in numerous drug related arrests, suspect apprehensions, missing person searches, as well as appearing at numerous public events for the Sheriff’s Department.

Obituary for Brenda Darlene Settles

BRENDA DARLENE SETTLES

Brenda Darlene Settles, age 61, of Brookville, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Brookville. 

Born March 16, 1960 in Hamilton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Carol (Walton) Settles. She worked in Construction for many years.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed nature and being outdoors, crocheting, and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. 

Survivors include two daughters, Janie (Brandon) Waddell of Brookville, Amanda (Joe) Pope of Batesville; seven grandchildren, Kaleb, Mercedez, Connor, Ava, Nolan, Waylon, and Kamdyn; three sisters, Vanessa (Bobby) Holland of Brookville, Dorothy (Ivan) Housemyer of Batesville, Becky Settles of Columbia City; a brother, Donnie (Kathy) Settles; as well as many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Gabbard.   

In keeping with her wishes, private services will be held for the family.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the humane society.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Settles family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .

Obituary for Edward “Ed” Stenger

EDWARD “ED” STENGER

Edward “Ed” Stenger, of Brookville, was born on September 15, 1943, a son to Harry and Helen Schneider Stenger. He married Katherine Schwegman on April 18, 1970, at St. Michael Catholic Church, and together they raised five children. Ed was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church and spent his life as a dairy farmer in Franklin County. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he previously served as a Grand Knight and was a Fourth Degree Knight. He was also a member of Indiana Farm Bureau, and he served as a representative of Dairy Farmers of America. In his free time, Ed loved keeping up with the Cincinnati Reds, watching his grandchildren play sports, playing cards, making homemade wine, working jigsaw puzzles, and he enjoyed traveling on bus trips. On Monday, June 21, 2021, at the age of 77, Ed passed away at Reid Health in Richmond.   

Those surviving who will cherish Ed’s memory include his wife of more than 51 years Kathy Stenger; four children, MaryKay (Dan) Nobbe of Enochsburg, Jenny (Chris) Kent of Edgewood, KY, Jim (Chelsea) Stenger of Brookville, and Susie (Adam) AlDulijan of Independence, KY; one daughter-in-law, Tiffany Stenger of Brookville; 20 grandchildren, Neal, Nathan, Stephanie, Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Emma Nobbe; Alex, Drew, Kira, Mia, Marisa, and Seth Kent; Isaac, Aliya, and Josie AlDulijan; Izzy, Kinzi, Jacob, Luke, and Charlie Stenger; three sisters, Marge (Otto) Wietlisbach, Gerry Buckler, and Janet (Tony) Bedel; one brother-in-law, Tom Bedel. Ed was preceded in death by both of his parents, stepmother Mary; two sons, Steven and Joe Stenger; one sister, Judy Bedel; and one brother-in-law, Richard Buckler.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, from 5 until 8 p.m. Father Shaun Whittington will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will follow immediately after in St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Joseph E. Stenger Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Franklin County Community Foundation or to Gibault Children’s Services.  

To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal condolences, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral home is honored to serve the family of Edward Stenger.

FC Court News (Civil)

Provided by the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office

Civil Court

Default Judgment

Sterling Jewelers Inc. DBA vs. Shawn Sheperd for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,116.89 plus costs with post-judgment interest as provided by law until paid in full.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Deborah Morris for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,636.35 plus continuing post judgment interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum and post judgment costs.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Matthew Bibee for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,880.84 plus continuing post judgment interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum and post judgment costs.

Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. vs. Chris Burkhart for the plaintiff in the amount of $4,337.16 plus costs.

Discover Bank vs. Lisa C. Larsh for the plaintiff in the amount of $3,836.94, which shall accrue interest at the statutory rate of 8 percent per annum plus $185 costs.

Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC successor in interest to Fingerhut Advantage vs. Lisa Pence for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,210.61 plus costs and post judgment interest at the statutory rate of 8 percent per annum.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. William Lawson for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,313.74 plus continuing post judgment interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum and post judgment costs.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Deborah Morris for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,010.23 plus continuing post judgment interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum and post judgment costs.

Unifund CCR, LLC as assignee of Distressed Asset Portfolio IV, LLC vs. Caleb L. Searcy for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,188.23 plus continuing post judgment interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum and post judgment costs.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Roger Summers for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,697.85 plus continuing post judgment interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum and post judgment costs.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee of CVI SGP Aquisition Trust vs. Herbert Hayes for the plaintiff in the amount of $3,498.13 plus continuing post judgment interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum and post judgment costs.

Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. vs. Cassie Roth Garrett for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,928.78 plus court costs.

Divorces

Alleshia Hewitt and Lonny G. Hewitt dissolution of marriage granted and the wife’s prior name of Shults was restored to her.

Judgment

Discover Bank vs. Jeff Foster for the plaintiff in the amount of $23,540.88 plus $185 costs and 8 percent annual post-judgment interest.

FC property damage accidents from June 12 through June 19

Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department

June 12

At 12:42 a.m., Jacob Speckman, Tony Road, Batesville, was operating a vehicle westbound on St. Mary’s Road when Speckman fell asleep. His vehicle ran off the south side of St. Mary’s Road and drove through a fence. Speckman’s vehicle continued through a pasture until coming to a stop at the bottom of a hill. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kyle Hartman investigated the accident.

William Bratain, Dublin, at 3:20 p.m., was operating a vehicle southbound on Indiana 1. He stated something in the vehicle’s steering broke, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle went off the west side of the highway, striking a fence and a utility pole. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jason Lovins investigated the accident.

June 15

Jeannie Huguenard, E Co. Road 400 South, Greensburg, at 2:02 p.m., was operating a vehicle westbound on Indiana 46 while a vehicle driven by Audrey Clark, Brook Drive, Batesville, was operating a vehicle eastbound on the same highway. Huguengard turned her vehicle in front of Clark’s vehicle causing the two vehicles to collide. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jason Robinson investigated the accident.

June 17

Clarence Jansing, Pine Road, Brookville, at 9:53 a.m., was operating a vehicle southbound on Horseshoe Bend Road and a vehicle operated by Bryan Wendel, James Road, Brookville was traveling northbound on the same road and passed each other. Jansing’s vehicle struck the Wendel trailer in an opposite direction sideswipe. Wendel’s vehicle was a large tractor pulling a disc plow. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Major Gregory Mehlbauer investigated the accident.

June 19

At 7:25 p.m., Darrell Sears, Noblesville, was operating a vehicle eastbound on U.S. 52. As the vehicle approached the intersection of Pennington Road and U.S. 52, a deer crossed U.S. 52 in front of the Sears’ vehicle. Sears’ vehicle was unable to avoid striking the deer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kyle Hartman investigated the accident.

Old Guy Rant: Time to Pressure the Statehouse

A political column by FC resident Larry Wiwi

If you read the Federalist Papers you would know the Founders expected the states to keep the federal government in check, which is why prior to the really-bad-idea 17th Amendment, Senators were chosen by the state legislatures, not the citizens.  Alexander Hamilton said it best in Federalist 85: “We may safely rely on the disposition of the State legislatures to erect barriers against the encroachments of the national authority.”

Unfortunately, I fear most of our state representatives do not realize they have this responsibility since it is a fair bet that few if any have read the Federalist Papers, however State Senator Raatz and Representative Lyness are aware because I have provided the education, but it does not seem to have had any effect.  I have written them about our open borders, about the COVID relief bills that moves money from Indiana to liberal states like California and New York, and more recently about the lack of action to ensure Critical Race Theory is never taught in an Indiana school, but so far there is mostly silence and zero action.

Below is my last letter to them, please feel free to copy and use as you see fit, or better still write your own, but we have got to get these leaders to step up and fill their roles as designed.

Dear Senator Raatz and Representative Lyness,

At the end of March, I wrote to both of you reminding you that the states have an important role to play in checking the growth and actions of the federal government and specifically referenced the opening of the borders and the economic impact and safety concerns that result.  One of you responded assuring me the state would be taking appropriate action, well dear sirs, with all due respect where is the action?  Illegals continue to flood across the border, driving wages down as they are transported around the country, with perhaps as many as 25% covid positive and I see Indiana doing nothing. 

More recently I see a few states are taking the appropriate action to ban Critical Race Theory in our schools and again I see nothing from Indiana.

Gentlemen, we are living in extraordinary times, with most of the federal leadership bent on open borders, defunding police, centralizing our elections and other destructive actions designed to impose socialism and the state governments are among our last weapons to defend ourselves. 

You really have to think about your roles differently, your biggest challenges are not the usual Indiana state centric issues you typically deal with in Indianapolis, your biggest challenge is how you are going to protect Indiana from the bad policies and over-reach of current day Washington.

Respectfully,

Larry Wiwi

Obituary for Patricia Gayle (Helton) McQueen

PATRICIA GAYLE (HELTON) MCQUEEN

Patricia Gayle McQueen, 81, of Laurel and Batesville, passed away June 21, 2021.

Patricia was born September 21, 1939, in Harlan, KY to the late John Helton and Odessa Baird.

She married Clifton McQueen August 27, 1960, in Cincinnati, and he survives.

Patricia was a homemaker and a longtime member of Buena Vista Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed vegetable gardening, flowers, sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Patricia is survived by her daughter Lisa (Paul) Banks, of Batesville, and her brother Fred (Pat) Helton, of Laurel. Also surviving are her two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death also by her brother Edward Helton and sister Marlene Obermeyer.

A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021, at Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory with Rev. Mike Coyle presiding. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Rushville.