Obituary for Christine Taylor

CHRISTINE TAYLOR

Hallie Christine Taylor, 91, of Connersville passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Reid Health, Richmond surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 15, 1929, in Scott County, Kentucky, one of seven children of Oscar Sherman and Ruth Gaimes Brown.

On December 25, 1948, Christine married the love of her life James V. Taylor in Liberty, Kentucky. After travelling the world, they moved to the Connersville area around 1971. A true love story, James and Christine were inseparable, having a level of commitment and devotion that rivaled even the most heartwarming romance film. This great love story lasted for 72 steadfast years, and it continues on in the hearts of loved ones through memories. A true love story never dies.

For a number of years, she was the manager of Shawnee Park Campground.

Christine was very creative. She enjoyed crafts, painting, gardening, and canning. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, as well as cooking for her family.

Survivors include her husband of 72 years, James V. Taylor; three children, Dennis Alan Taylor of Connersville, Sandra Gail Taylor of Connersville, and Timothy Lewis Taylor of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Amanda (Anthony) Lucas, Abigayle Taylor, Chrisann Taylor, Lewis Taylor, and Sarah Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Marley Christine Lucas and Mason Taylor; a brother, Kenneth Brown of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; and a sister, Alene Mosley of Danville, Kentucky.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Curtis and Herschel Brown; and two sisters, Mattie and Lucille.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. the same day with a good friend, Reverend Eric Hopkins, officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Christine to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Margaret Mae Hall

MARGARET MAE HALL

Margaret Mae Hall, 82, of Milton, passed into her eternal home on Friday, June 4, at Reid Health, Richmond following an extended illness, which she fought with much courage.

Margaret was born on April 20, 1939, in New Castle, one of seven children of Paul and Edna Carter. She was a 1957 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School.

On November 12, 1960, she married John “Jack” Hall at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, and they resided on their farm. Mr. Hall survives.

Shortly after her marriage, Margaret became employed at Philco-Ford where she worked for 32 years.

A gifted artist, Margaret enjoyed painting and was very active in the Connersville Art Guild. She enjoyed going to art class and shared her paintings with many. She also greatly enjoyed Wagon Train Days with her husband and friends. In her leisure, she also enjoyed cooking and tending to her flowers.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John “Jack” Hall of Milton; her son, Mike (Deanna) Hall of Harrisburg; sisters, Blanche (Edward) Thompson of New Castle, and Kathy (Greg) McQueen of Farmland; a brother, George (Zeta) Carter of New Castle; sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Bill) Carter of Virginia, Jane (Don) Carter of New Castle, Linda Jo Carter of Indianapolis, Sarah Earleen O’Keefe of Bath, North Carolina, Mary Bobenia of Grant, Tennessee, and Carolyn Hall of Florida; and many nieces and nephews who loved their Aunt Margaret and her good cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joe, Bill, and Don; a brother-in-law, Larry Hall; her father-in-law, Earl Hall; her mother-in-law, Mae Hall; and one niece and two nephews.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. the same day with her nephew, Reverend Patrick Carter, officiating. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Margaret may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Ulene Crawley

ULENE CRAWLEY

Ulene Crawley, 76, of Laurel, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

A daughter of Wilson and Helen Sizemore Burch, Ulene was born in Fayette County, on April 30, 1945. She married Virgil Crawley on September 6, 1960, in Tyner, Kentucky. Mr. Crawley passed away on February 27, 2007.

A travelling evangelist, Ulene served the Lord through her talents of singing and playing guitar. In her leisure time, she enjoyed working in her yard, caring for animals, taking long walks in the woods, shopping, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include five children, Ava Parsons, Nathan (Anita) Crawley, Aaron Crawley, all of Laurel, Helen (Jason) Meredith of New Point, and Lu (Scott) Lovins of Greensburg; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Bo) Blevins, Jennifer (Jeremy) Beeson, Nathaniel (Emily) Crawley, Josiah (Sarah) Crawley, Kaitlyn Crawley, Ashton Crawley, and Kaley Lovins; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband of nearly 47 years, Virgil Crawley, Ulene was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Raymond Crawley; daughter, Shannon Crawley; and son-in-law, Paul M. Parsons.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with Reverend Rick Duke officiating. Burial will be conducted in Laurel North Cemetery. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Louis G Wuebbolt

LOUIS G. WUEBBOLT

Louis G. Wuebbolt, of Cedar Grove, was born on March 7, 1933, in Cincinnati, a son to Herman and Louise Meier Wuebbolt. He married Margaret Volk on May 4, 1957, at Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Cedar Grove, and together they raised four children. Louis was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church. He enjoyed time with family, watching Reds games, gardening, leisure time on his front porch visiting with friends, and never missing a good country chicken dinner. His hobbies included woodworking, participating in and watching parades, traveling, and driving his ‘71 Corvette. On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 88, Louis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Those surviving who will cherish Louis’s memory include his wife of more than 64 years, Margaret Wuebbolt of Cedar Grove; four children, Jerome (Elizabeth) Wuebbolt of New Hampshire, Jeanmarie (Jonathon) Baxter of Ohio, June Ann (Dennis) Hyde of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jeff (Amy) Wuebbolt of Ohio; 14 grandchildren, Katelyn, Jeffrey, Steven, Richard, Elizabeth, Samantha, Brittney, Robert, Jenna, Jaclyn, Jessica, Tyler, Jacob, and Alayna; and five great-grandchildren, Joseline, Eli, Lee, Rose, and Pierce. Louis was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Friends may visit with the family on Monday, June 14, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at Holy Guardian Angel’s Oratory, 405 US Highway 52, Cedar Grove, IN 47016. Burial will follow immediately after in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Holy Guardian Angels Oratory Preservation Fund or to the Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery Fund, checks can be mailed to 145 St. Michaels Blvd., Brookville, IN 47012.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com.  The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Louis Wuebbolt.

Obituary for Leroy “Buzz” Updike

LEROY “BUZZ” UPDIKE

Leroy “Buzz” Updike, 91, of Brookville, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 5, 2021, surrounded by his family. Leroy was born on August 6, 1929, in Preble County, Ohio, a son to Raymond and Irene Widau Updike. He married the late Betty (Music) Updike on December 7, 1950, in Connersville. Leroy was a lifelong member of Reily Presbyterian Church. He served on the Franklin County Co-Op Board of Directors, was a member of the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club and volunteered for the SIEOC Food Bank. In his spare time, Leroy loved watching IU Basketball, visiting Amish Country, and working puzzles with his wife to give as framed gifts. Buzz was affectionately known to his family and friends as the supervisor. He was always ready to give advice and tell you how to do things the best way.

Those surviving who will cherish Leroy’s memory include his daughter, Connie (Bill) Southerland of Brookville; step-grandson, Tony Bruns of Arizona; as well as several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Besides his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Updike; two daughters, Beverly Huls and Jill Hofer Bruns; as well as two sisters, Bernice Beckett, and Charlotte Stone.

Friends may visit with the family from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Pastor Tom Ramsey will officiate the funeral service on Friday at 10 a.m. at Reily Presbyterian Church, 6370 Peoria Reily Road, Oxford, Ohio. Pall bearers are Bobby Beckett, Charlie Beckett, Dustin Dorrel, Dallas Dorrel, Kenny Dorrel, Mike Egbert, Chuck Music, Greg Skinner, and Kenny Stone. Honorary bearers are Bill Southerland and Dick Crawford. Burial will follow in College Corner Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Reily Presbyterian Church or to the Drewersburg Fire Department and EMS.  To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com.  The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Leroy Updike.

INDOT seeking public comment concerning amendments 20-50 of STIP program

INDOT press release

Amendment 20-50 may be viewed online via the STIP web page at https://www.in.gov/indot/3132.htm.

The public is encouraged to review amendments to learn of state and local transportation infrastructure improvements impacting Indiana communities. Upon reviewing amendments, we encourage the public to also visit the INDOT construction map https://www.in.gov/indot/ to view current and future INDOT construction projects.

Public comments regarding Amendment 20-50 will be accepted through Sunday, June 13, 2021 and can be submitted via the public comment form located on the STIP amendment page https://www.in.gov/indot/3132.htm. 

What is an Amendment?

Periodically, changes are made to a project’s scope, cost and/or year of proposed construction.  When these changes occur, they are evaluated to determine if the change requires an amendment or an administrative modification to the STIP.

Major changes to the STIP require an amendment.  Examples of a major change would be:

  • Adding a new project that was not included in the current STIP
  • Adding a new phase of a project not currently included in the STIP (preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, construction)
  • A significant increase or decrease in project cost
  • A change in project scope

What is an Administrative Modification?

Minor changes to the STIP require an administration modification, examples of a minor change would be:

  • A designation number change (this identifies what year the project was accepted into the production schedule)
  • A change in project schedule whereas the timing of activities is modified to occur within an adjusted timeframe (within the 4-year funding period) 

Amendments to the STIP require FHWA and FTA approval, administrative modifications do not.

Why is this Important?

The STIP must be fiscally constrained.  Only projects for which construction and operating funds can reasonably be expected to be available are included.  If a project is not included in a STIP, it is not eligible to receive federal funding.  As modifications and amendments occur, fiscal constraint must be maintained.   

Public Input

INDOT welcomes public input regarding draft amendments to the FY 2020 thru 2024 STIP.  The draft amendments are posted to a public comment web page https://www.in.gov/indot/3132.htm for a minimum period of 7 days (may be extended in some cases).  The public is encouraged to review draft amendments and offer comment.  

Generally, draft amendments are posted monthly and typically during the 3rd week of each month.  Draft amendments may be reviewed by visiting https://www.in.gov/indot/3132.htm.

Once an amendment is approved, the STIP is updated accordingly. 

State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)  

The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is Indiana’s four-year transportation planning and construction document listing projects (and phases) expected to be federally funded within a four year period.  State funded and regionally significant projects are also included as the STIP includes investment in various modes including highways, transit, pedestrian trails/paths and bicycle facilities. The current STIP was approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) earlier this summer and covers fiscal years 2020 thru 2024.

While the STIP lists federally funded projects within a four year period, it also includes a listing of projects under an additional fifth year, however projects listed under this additional year, are not funded projects, but rather are included for informational and future planning purposes. 

Visit the STIP web page to learn more about the STIP and related activities https://www.in.gov/indot/2348.htm.

Old Guy Rant: Memorial Day reflections and questions

Political column by Larry Wiwi

With the waning of the covid virus and diminished restrictions from Governor “Over Reach” DeWine, this year’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony looked a lot more like the traditional service which is actually done very well in my former home town of Harrison.  For those of us who really understand what Memorial Day is about we should expect 100% turnout of the citizenry but so many don’t understand and worse so many somehow feel no need to pay homage to those who bought our freedom with their lives.

Memorial Day reminds me that we live among heroes and the memories of heroes every day but in our busy lives almost never take just a couple minutes to think about it.  My uncle whom I never met is buried in Holland among thousands of other heroes, and every day I drive past the boyhood home of posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor winner William Baugh.  My mother, as a teenager remembers seeing Raymond “Buddy” Hine in a church service, not long before he was lost in the successful mission to take out Admiral Yamamoto, the mastermind of the Pearl Harbor attack.

For those few who do show up for these services each year and those who make it happen, God bless you, and especially those who bring their young children because they in a very real sense are passing the baton of freedom from one generation to the next.  You see the same people, the same families at these events each year, though sadly covid seemed to diminish the headcount some this year, but hopefully we’ll be back full strength next year.

Speaking of the regular participants, I have two relatives, both within striking distance of my age who without fail attend the Memorial Day service, and I am thankful that they do.  I rarely agree with either of these folks on political matters but that is one of the many beauties of America and our freedoms and regardless of our disagreements, I am again thankful that they choose each year to honor our heroes.  However this year a new question occurred to me as I was driving home from the service:  Exactly how do you honor heroes who fought and died to protect your individual freedom but vote for Biden and other Democrats who are imposing socialism which is the anthesis of individual freedom?

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Dreamcatchers: harmless icons or the devil’s decor?

Theological column by Adrienne Greene

Q:

Dear Pastor,

Is it wrong for a Christian to own a dreamcatcher?

A:

            Before I answer that, it’s important to explain the object for those folks who may not know what it is. An authentic dreamcatcher is a hoop of willow-wood strung with fiber, string or leather to form a web in the hoop’s center. Trailing down from the outside of the hoop are strips of the same woven materials dotted with beads, feathers and organic objects. Traditionally, it was hung in the bedroom or over the beds and cradles of children and infants. The dreamcatcher was designed to perform what it is called: catch dreams or spirits inside the web…supposedly evil ones…to prevent them from visiting the sleeper. Its purpose was to ward off evil and protect those who owned it. The item is one of many that have entered our American culture from our native, Indian communities.

            Unfortunately, the dream-catcher is deeply rooted in witchcraft and operates in the exact opposite of its design. Owners of the dreamcatcher are signaling demonic spirits, simply by displaying them or owning them, that they believe in the power of the dreamcatcher’s supernatural influence to filter bad dreams and nightmares. A dream catcher is a beacon, if you will, to demons looking for a host, a willing subject or a geographic location to take territory. In the same way a rabbit’s foot or a horseshoe supposedly bring luck, these types of items create what the Bible considers favorable soil for occult crops. They are talismans or amulets much like the false idols and icons of pagan religions the Bible warns about, all of which point to a path of spiritual power in opposition to Jesus Christ.

            Historically, dreamcatchers were crafted by resident witchdoctors (male and female) who would dispense them to families under their care. Even as recently as the tragic Columbine High School shootings, well-meaning, Native American “healers” were invited to counsel the traumatized. They often handed out dreamcatchers to the survivors; suggesting their use as a way to bring peace to their fitful, sleepless nights. Were they intending to harm people? Probably not. But in their ignorance, they distributed satanic keepsakes to people who were already hurting.

Believing something to be harmless doesn’t mean it is. Pythons strangle, cigarettes kill and Satan is always in relentless pursuit of victims by any means possible (John 10:10.) Don’t be fooled by stylized trends—that Buddha statue in your garden or that yin-and-yang swirl on your keychain may seem fun and harmless to you. Yet the Devil knows exactly what it is and what it represents. He takes a victory-lap to a roar of demonic applause every time his marketing materials are mistaken for décor and adopted into our homes, cars and fashions.

            No, a Christian must not own a dreamcatcher. It is unwise for all the reasons described above. The Bible takes very seriously the lifestyle of Christ-followers, as it asks us to live differently. We are to live set-apart from the rest of the world and not found nestled, unidentifiable, among the lost. (Romans 1:1)

            What do I do then, if I’ve got a houseful of dreamcatchers, Buddha incense burners, crystals and crosses? Decide which spiritual entity you trust and serve, of course—keep the crosses and dispose of everything else. It is, however, according to scripture, important that you don’t simply take a trip to the dumpster. These demon-inspired items must be burned: “You shall burn the carved images of their gods with fire; you shall not covet the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it for yourselves, lest you be snared by it; for it is an abomination to the Lord your God. Nor shall you bring an abomination into your house, lest you be doomed to destruction like it. You shall utterly detest it and utterly abhor it, for it is an accursed thing” (Deuteronomy 7:25, 26, NKJV.) God’s blessing upon you as you cleanse your environment and embrace God as your only source of spiritual power.

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.

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