Obituary for Katherine Gillespie

KATHARINE GILLESPIE

Katherine Gillespie, age 88, of Brookville, died Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville, Ohio.   

Born October 24, 1932, in Hamilton, Ohio she was one of six children born to the late John Frank and Mary (Coomer) Roach.  On April 30, 1955, she was united in marriage to Joe W. Gillespie Sr., and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2010.    

A homemaker and farm wife, she and her late husband also owned and operated the Pioneer Bar & Restaurant in Brookville; in her retirement years she worked for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at the Mounds State Park. 

She was a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  In her leisure time, she enjoyed playing cards with her friends, and cherished time spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Toni (Tim) Miles of Batesville, a son, Joe (Jane) Gillespie of Brookville; seven grandchildren, Aaron Rottinghaus, Jessica Ward, Jennifer Gillespie (Derek Thomson), Jill (Stephen) Schreiber, Jennifer Dick, Amber (Eric) Campbell-Yarbrough, Elizabeth (Zachariah) Fox; ten great grandchildren, Macey and Callie Ward, Kendall and Dillon Dick, Josie Schreiber, Clare and Austin Yarbrough, Dalton & Dylan Thomson, Kacy Lester (Hardy).

In addition to her parents, and husband Joe, she was preceded in death by five siblings, James Roach, Raymond Roach, John Frank Roach Jr., Mildred Roach, William Roach.   

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 Noon on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, with burial following in Sims Cemetery in New Fairfield.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Gillespie family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .

Obituary for Sylvia Sue Harlow

SYLVIA SUE HARLOW

Sylvia Sue Harlow, 82, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Bridge Point Center, Florence.

Sylvia was born January 22, 1939, in Connersville, the youngest of five children of William C. and Bertha I. Waggoner Nowling. As an adult, she moved to Falmouth, Kentucky, before ultimately residing in Florence, Kentucky for the last 16 years.

She was a loving homemaker who greatly enjoyed spending time with her family. In her leisure, she enjoyed watching television, especially “The Price is Right”.

Survivors include a son, Gary L. (Marlena) Harlow of Crittenden, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Megan Beaty and Jillian Harlow; and two great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Beverly Brown, who passed away in 2002; and four loving sisters.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2021, at Dale Cemetery.
Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Janet Lynn Wilhelm

JANET LYNN WILHELM

Janet Lynn Wilhelm, 68, a lifelong resident of Connersville passed away Sunday morning, June 6, 2021, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, where she had been a patient for the past week.

One of 12 children of Clyde and Mary Richmond Bowne, Janet was born on February 4, 1953, and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1971.

On November 23, 1979, Janet married John Joseph “Willie” Wilhelm in Connersville. Mr. Wilhelm survives.

Janet was employed for 13 years with Fayette County School Corporation in the Middle School cafeteria.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed working in her flower garden at her home. She also enjoyed playing cards, spending time at their camper and most of all, spending time with her family – especially her grandchildren.

Besides her husband of 41 years, Willie Wilhelm, Janet is survived by three children, Brad (Ivy) Wilhelm of Bloomington, Kristy (James) McCauley of Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Heather (Aaron) Morford of Greenfield; nine grandchildren, Samantha Wilhelm, Matthew VanDerHeyden, Megan (Kevin) Wolberd, Riley McCauley, Parker (Hanna) Legere, Peighton (Taylor Sell) Legere, Brett Morford, Hunter Morford, and Lydia Morford. Janet was also blessed with a number of great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include five sisters, Alpharetta (Bud) Charles of Connersville, Anita Bowne of Salt Lake City, Utah, Marilyn Vega of Tucson , Arizona, Marti (Jerry) Shellberg of Port Charlotte, Florida, Cathy (Richard) Buchanan of Connersville; four brothers, Russell (Ronda) Bowne of Connersville, Clyde Bowne of Liberty, Jim (Lisa) Bowne of Rising Sun, Roger Bowne of Connersville; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, April McClurg; granddaughter, Stephanie Free, grandson, Joshua VanDerHeyden; two infant great-grandsons, Bray and Carston Legere; a brother, Bill Stevens; and a sister, Marcella Bowne.

Janet will be laid to rest beside their beloved daughter April in Dale Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital in memory of April McClurg and online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com

Ind. 101 at Milan will be closed next week

INDOT press release

CSX Railroad plans to close the Ind. 101 crossing in Milan for repairs the morning of Monday, June 14. The road is expected to reopen by end of day Saturday, June 19.

An official detour will follow U.S. 50 to Ind. 129 to Ind. 350. Repair work will be rescheduled if needed due to inclement weather.

Motorists are reminded to slow down, use extra caution, and drive distraction-free in and near work zones. 

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Obituary for Herbert Rekeo Boyer

HERBERT REKEO BOYER

Herbert Rekeo Boyer, 44, of Laurel, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. He was born on July 3, 1976, in Connersville, and is the son of Margaret Boyer Lewis.

He had worked as a stonemason before his illness no longer allowed it. He enjoyed spending his time with family and friends.

Along with his mother, he is survived by his wife, Erica Delaney Boyer, who he married on March 24, 2001; a daughter, Carly Shay Boyer; three sons, Herbert Trenton Rekeo Boyer, Nathaniel Cane Boyer, and Robert Lee Skyler Boyer; a brother, Kerry Wren; three sisters, Annie Boyer, Norma Wren, and Cheryl Wren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Herbert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annabelle and Homer Boyer; two special cousins, Bobby Boyer and Larry Boyer, and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation for Herbert will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Merle Seeley officiating. Burial will follow in Cupps Chapel Cemetery. 

Obituary for Patricia Mae McCashland

PATRICIA MAE MCCASHLAND

Patricia Mae (Gulley) McCashland, 84, of Liberty, entered in to rest on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on February 20, 1937, in Metamora, and is the daughter of the late Reverend Erlie Gulley and Lillian Fields Gulley. She graduated from Short High School in 1955.

Patricia was a founding member of Grace Community Church, formerly Maple Grove Baptist Church, in Liberty, where she served as the treasurer and also played piano.

Patricia had worked at J.C. Penny in Richmond for 12 years and later went on to retire in 2004 from Stant’s Manufacturing in Connersville after 27 years.   

She had a passion for gardening and taking care of her roses. Her favorite time was spent with her family, especially playing games and working jigsaw puzzles with her children and grandchildren. She also loved watching sports and getting lost in a good book. She was known by many for being an amazing cook.

Patricia will be greatly missed by her five children; Connie (Tom) Lathery, Tierney Ashley, Bobby McCashland, Lisa (Tony) Schrank, and Amy (Christopher) Westover; two sisters, Maxine Ingram and Darnell (Steve) Aponyi; a brother, Larry (Betty Ann) Gulley; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, June Isom and Myrna Seal, and a brother-in-law, Lowell Ingram.

Visitation for Patricia will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 308 Meadow Lane in Liberty. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., at the church, with Pastor Troy Caudill officiating. Burial will be in Sims Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in honor of Patricia to Grace Community Church.  

Obituary for Chad Handley

CHAD HANDLEY

Chad Handley, 42 of Fishers, passed away at his home Saturday, June 5, 2021, surrounded by his family. Chad was born May 5, 1979, in Oxford, Ohio, and he grew up in Brookville. He graduated from Franklin County High School and Ball State University, with a degree in Landscape Architecture.

Chad was a real estate entrepreneur. He loved coaching youth basketball and spending his time boating and doing water sports with his family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather Friday, June 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan- Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Conner Suite, where a funeral service will be held Saturday, June 12, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Fishers.

Chad is survived by his wife, Jen (Vail); children, Quinn and Darby; parents, Kenneth and Denise Handley; grandmother, Ethel Handley; sister, Carrie (husband, Steve) Rupp; nephew, Carson Rupp; niece, Shelby Rupp; in-laws, Ron (wife, Shelly, deceased) Vail and Lee Ann Vail, sister-in-law Theresa Vail and nephews Beau and Brandon Hacker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Community Foundation for a Memorial Scholarship 527 Main Street Brookville, IN 47012 or to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research at www.lustgarten.org/donate. Please visit flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.

College Corner man stabbed in overnight confrontation

ISP press release

The Indiana State Police is investigating a stabbing that took place shortly after midnight in West College Corner.

The investigation revealed Adam Wyatt, 28, and Joshua Hacker, 31, both of West College Corner became involved in a physical altercation. During the altercation, Wyatt suffered a stab wound. He was taken by a friend to McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, Ohio. He was later flown by medical helicopter to the University of Cincinnati Hospital where he underwent surgery for what are reported as non-life-threatening injuries.

The case is currently ongoing as investigators try to determine if the stabbing was an act of self-defense. There have not been any arrests made at this time. Once the investigation is completed, it will be forwarded to the Union County Prosecutors office for review.

The Indiana State Police was assisted at the scene by the Union County Sheriff’s Department and Liberty Police Department.

Bicentennial tour features UC properties

UC Bicentennial press release

Those interested in Union County history are invited to sign up for one or both of two free tours. Reservations are required. The tours are Wednesday, June 30 and Friday, July 2.

The Wednesday tour features drives throughout county townships looking at key historic properties, along with others that are of interest. The tour includes walking around on, or drive-bys, of several properties to include homes, barns, farms, flower and vegetable gardens. The Friday tour consists of an architectural lecture and drive around the town of Liberty.

The Wednesday township tour leaves promptly at 9 a.m. June 30 on buses provided by the Union County Transit, driven by volunteer transit drivers. Meet and park at Union County Middle School, 448 Ind. 44, Liberty. Arrive by 8:50 a.m. to retain your seat on the bus. Those not boarded by 8:50 a.m. may lose their spot to walk-ons.

Buses return to the courthouse square between 11-11:30 a.m. where guests will be on their own for lunch. Guests return to their buses at the courthouse to resume the afternoon tour. Buses leave promptly at 1 p.m. Buses will return to the middle school at about 3 p.m.

Bicentennial-committee volunteers will provide information during the tour, as well as distribute packets to tour guests as keepsakes.

A separate event is at 9 a.m. Friday, July 2 where Union County High School graduate and architect Steve Sharp will speak about architecture. Then, buses will transport guests around Liberty only on a bicentennial architectural tour.

While the township and Liberty tours are free, as is the lecture, advance reservations are required and will be taken until spaces are filled. To reserve your spot, call either Nancy Huntington at 765-458-5890 or Howie Huntington at 847-668-3808. No messages nor texts will be accepted. Reservations require speaking to either Nancy or Howie directly. Anyone interested may also call either of them for general information. Once a reservation is made, packets with instructions and tickets will be mailed.

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Obituary for Robert L. Baker Jr.

ROBERT L. BAKER JR.

Robert L. “Bob” Baker, 89, a lifelong Franklin County resident passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Rushville. Bob was born in Greensburg, on February 17, 1932, to the late Robert Lee and Lucille L. (Whitney) Baker.
Bob married Nora Satterfield on April 12, 1955, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. Bob retired from Ford in 1987, after 33 years as an inspector and was a part-time farmer. Bob attended Andersonville Christian Church and Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles, preaching and singing.
Survivors include two sons, Neil (Jean) Baker and Milo Nigel (Sonia) Baker both of Laurel, brother, John (Waltraud) Baker of Texas, two sisters, Iva Milburn and Martha Baker both of Greensburg, two grandchildren, Vanity (Erik Davis) Baker and Jessie (Josh) Summey, and two great grandchildren Jaxson and Adalind Summey.
In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was preceded in death by three sisters, Lula (Ivan) Lawrence, Carolyn Sue Baker and Katherine Browning, three brothers, Willard M. Baker, Harlan Baker and Ernest Baker.
Services will be held at 1p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Moster Mortuary, Rushville, Pastor Rich Ralstin will preside. The Rush County Honor Guard will perform military rites at the mortuary. Friends are welcome to visit from 11 a.m. until the time of service the same day at the mortuary. Burial will follow in Hopewell cemetery.