Beverly Kay (Widau) Sizemore, 69, of Bath, died Wednesday afternoon, May 26, 2021, at the home of Dan Sizemore, Shelbyville.
Beverly was born July 28, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio to Cecil and Betty Widau. She married the love of her life, Curtis Wayne Sizemore, on March 2, 1968. Beverly was a homemaker most of her life until she went to work for US Bank. She was a member of Oxford Pentecostal Church. Beverly’s main focus was her family, providing love and support to all.
Beverly is survived by her husband Curtis Wayne; children: Curt (Mary) Sizemore of Loveland, Ohio, Dan (Nisha) Sizemore of Shelbyville, and Goldie (Aaron) Groen of West College Corner; her grandchildren: Maegan (Aaron) Peloe, Kendra and Kyle Sizemore, Cece, Evie, Ally and A.J. Groen; her great-grandchildren: Abram, Wyatt, and Elise Peloe; and a host of family and friends.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Betty Widau; her siblings Judy Ketcham and Randall L. Widau; her child Anthony.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Fosdick Chapel, Liberty, with Pastor Jerimiah Strong of Oxford Pentecostal Church, Oxford, Ohio, officiating. Friends may visit the funeral home from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in College Corner Cemetery. A Celebration of Life meal will be hosted at the former Bath Store – 3115 Bath Rd. Bath, Indiana 47010 following burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oxford Pentecostal Church in Beverly’s honor.
Mary M. Davis, age 86 of Greensburg, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Aspen Place in Greensburg. Born January 6, 1935, in Decatur Co, she is the daughter of Marie (Nee: Redelman) and Edward Hardebeck. She married Robert Davis Jr., August 27, 1955, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, St. Maurice, and he preceded her in death in 1984.
Mary worked five years in the sewing department of Batesville Casket Company and spent 15 years as a caregiver for the elderly. Although not a gardener, she took great pride in raising her tomatoes each year. She also enjoyed soap operas, especially “All My Children” and according to her family, Mary was crazy about Elvis. She had an enormous love for dogs and her poodle Tootsie was near and dear to her heart.
She is survived by her sons Rick (Barbara) Davis of Oldenburg, Steve (Sherry) Davis of Batesville, Jim Davis of Greensburg; sisters Joan Arnette of Greensburg, Virginia Jackson and Doris Hardebeck, both of St. Paul, Georgianna Jackson of Indianapolis, Linda Wright of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by her son Jerry Davis, grandson Phillip Davis, sister Rita Perkins and brother Donald Hardebeck.
Mary’s wishes were to be cremated. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Decatur Co. Humane Society and sent to the Weigel Funeral Home (P.O. Box 36, Batesville, Indiana, 47006).
Matthew Alan Robey, 41 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1980, in Woodberry, New Jersey to Robert Robey and Cindi Mangigian.
He will be greatly missed by his mother and stepfather, Cindi (Marty) Mangigian; his brother, David Robey; his sister, Lisa Robey Schuster; nieces, Lauren and Dakota; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Due to Matt’s wishes there will be no services held.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.
Urban Winkler Funeral home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Anna Lee Meyer, of Marion and formerly of Brookville, was born on December 27, 1932, in West Harrison, a daughter to Dale and Mamie Shadd Acra. She married the late Charles Meyer on October 11, 1952, in Harrison, Ohio, and together they raised two children. Anna was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. In her free time, Anna enjoyed being in the outdoors, going shopping, seeing all kinds of flowers, and most of all, she loved being with her grandchildren and family. On Friday, May 28, 2021, at the age of 88 Anna passed away peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion.
Those surviving who will cherish Anna’s memory include her daughter, Leesa (Jerry) Lewis-Heath of Marion and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Meyer; one son, Darrell Meyer; and both of her parents.
A graveside service will be held at Big Cedar Cemetery, 11022 Big Cedar Road, Brookville, IN 47012, on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Father Vincent Lampert will officiate the service and burial will follow immediately after. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael’s School, 275 High Street, Brookville, IN 47012 or to the Alzheimer’s Association by going to their website and leaving a memorial donation in honor of Anna Meyer.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Anne Lee Meyer.
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a near drowning incident involving a 2-year-old child that occurred Wednesday night, May 26, at Lake Santee.
At approximately 8:51 p.m., Decatur County Dispatchers received a 911 call reporting that a 2-year-old female child was missing from her home near the 800 block of Lake Santee Drive in Greensburg.
Clarksburg EMS arrived on scene and quickly located the unconscious child near the water’s edge in approximately three feet of water.
The child was air lifted to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She is currently in critical condition.
This incident is still under investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Indiana Conservation Officers are being assisted by Decatur County EMS, Clarksburg Fire Department, Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, and Lake Santee Security.
Provided by the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Criminal
Trespass
Trent D. Ball pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with all time suspended with six months to be served on probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for six months and was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee (PUF) of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to stay away from the victim’s property. Court granted defense’s motion the defendant’s father be allowed to retain access to the father’s firearms and for the defendant to have use of his bow for hunting purposes only.
Operating while Intoxicated Endangering
Eric D. Shorts pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 335 days suspended to probation. He received one day of jail-time credit. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 335 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for six months retroactive to the finding of probable cause on October 15, 2020. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Sarah M. Reece pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 345 days suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. She was placed on probation for 345 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. Her Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the finding of probable cause on Aug. 21, 2019. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Willie J. Roseberry pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administration Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the finding of probable cause on Nov. 18, 2019. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Jane A. Fields pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in another matter. She was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. She was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. Her Operator’s License was suspended for 180 days retroactive to the notice of suspension on Jan. 8, 2021. She was ordered to pay restitution to the Indiana Department of Transportation in the amount of $4,566.28.
Maintaining a Common Nuisance
Rhonda Lutz pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with 11 months suspended to probation. She was given jail-time credit for one day. She was fined $250 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 11 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. Upon successful completion of probation, the defendant may petition the court to have the judgment of conviction entered as a misdemeanor, and the state does not object.
Theft
Chad R. Offill pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with six months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in a felony conviction. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for six months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim and to stay away from her property.
Theft (Auto)
Chad R. Offill pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 30 months in the FCSC with 19 months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in another felony charge. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 19 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim and to stay away from her property. He also pleaded guilty to Theft, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with one month suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. He pleaded guilty to Theft (Auto), as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 30 months in the FCSC with 19 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent with the sentences imposed in Counts I and II and consecutive to a sentence imposed in another felony charge. He was placed on probation for 19 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim and to stay away from his property.
Theft
Danielle N. Haussler pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. She was ordered to have no contact with the victim. She also pleaded guilty to Criminal Mischief, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. She pleaded guilty to Unauthorized Entry of Motor Vehicle, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II.
Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated
Lukas A. Goldsmith pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on March 6, 2020. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Levi S. Eckstein pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the finding of probable cause on Feb. 19, 2021. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Jane A. Fields pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. She was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. Her Operator’s License was suspended for 90 days retroactive from the notice of suspension from BMV on Jan. 8, 2021. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Possession of a Syringe
David Russell Ward pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Invasion of Privacy
Brent M. Gesell pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served consecutive to the sentence imposed in a felony conviction. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He also pleaded guilty to a second count of Invasion of Privacy, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.
Possession of Methamphetamine
Gary W. Smith pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with 17 months suspended to probation. He received two days jail-time credit. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 17 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation with seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. He also pleaded guilty to Possession of Paraphernalia, as a class C misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 30 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.
Check Deception
Jessica L. Russell pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay the $50 Administrative Fee and restitution of $550 to the victim.
Possession of Marijuana
Brian M. Goodin pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As a condition of probation, defendant is ordered to receive a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any and all recommendations. He pleaded guilty to Possession of Paraphernalia, as a class C misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.
Russell J. Sparkman, of Sunman, was born on August 14, 1952, in Pierceville, a son to Otis and Elda Johnson Sparkman. Russell attended Little Memory Old Regular Baptist Church. In his spare time, Russell loved going fishing, watching western movies, reading books, going to church, and most of all; he loved visiting with family and friends. On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the age of 68, Russell passed away peacefully at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.
Those surviving who will cherish Russell’s memory include his eight siblings, Lorraine Honeycutt of Sunman, Charlotte (Woody) Amburgy of Sunman, Jasper Sparkman of Sunman, Sarah Sparkman of Sunman, Kennie Sparkman of Sunman, Harriet Carter of Batesville, Anna (Bob) Bentle of Versailles, Odyne (Matt) Huffman of Texas, and several nieces and nephews.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mable Sparkman and Olive Horton; and one brother, O.C. Sparkman.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Little Memory Old Regular Baptist Church, 5709 East Co. Rd. 1150 North, Sunman, IN 47041, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Pastor Charlie Combs will officiate the service and burial will follow immediately after in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions can be directed to the family to help with expenses.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Russell Sparkman.
Wednesday afternoon, May 26, a Louisville, Kentucky woman was arrested on numerous charges after she fled from a traffic stop on I-65 near Seymour. The pursuit went through three counties and lasted more than 30 minutes.
The incident began at approximately 12:45 p.m., when the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post was notified that a theft of numerous items of merchandise had just occurred at the Polo Ralph Lauren Store at the Premium Outlet Mall near Edinburgh. Troopers were notified that the female suspect was driving a white Chevrolet Impala. The car was reported to have a Kentucky registration plate that the suspect allegedly removed from the vehicle before leaving the scene.
At approximately 1 p.m., Trooper Korry Clark located the vehicle traveling southbound on I-65 in Jackson County. Trp. Clark conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle near the 50-mile marker, just north of the Seymour exit. He made contact with the driver who matched the description of the suspect. Trp. Clark attempted to take the suspect, later identified as Ta’neasha L. Chappell, age 23, Louisville, Kentucky into custody when she pulled away from him and reentered the vehicle. Trp. Clark sustained a minor abrasion during the altercation.
Chappell then fled from troopers in the vehicle. Chappell was pursued southbound on I-65 through Jackson, Scott, and Clark counties with speeds reaching 100 mph. Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Sellersburg Post along with numerous other agencies assisted in the pursuit of Chappell.
At one point during the pursuit, Chappell’s vehicle collided with the rear of a commercial motor vehicle. Chappell’s vehicle eventually left the roadway at exit 7 on I-65 near Clarksville, where it came to a stop after being badly damaged. Chappell exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. She was soon taken into custody after being tased. Another trooper sustained a hand injury during the pursuit. That trooper was transported to a Louisville area hospital for treatment.
Numerous suspected stolen items, valued at more than $3,000, were located in the vehicle. Suspected marijuana was also located in her possession. Chappell was transported to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, for medical clearance and to submit to a chemical test for intoxication. Chappell was then incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail on numerous felony and misdemeanor charges related to resisting law enforcement. Chappell will also potentially face additional charges related to the theft in Bartholomew County.
Just prior to this incident, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Trp. Clark conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Journey on I-65 near Seymour, after it was reported that the two occupants had just stolen numerous items from Polo Ralph Lauren at the Edinburgh Premium Outlet Mall. The Edinburgh Police Department responded to the scene and arrested the two occupants, Haamiyna T. Kamose, age 24, and Da’miya K. Tooley, age 23, both of Louisville, Kentucky on theft charges related to the incident. They were found to be in possession of nearly $7,000 worth of stolen merchandise. Trp. Clark was assisted in that investigation by Sgt. Bryce Harris, Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, Trooper Taylor Ranshaw, and officers with the Edinburgh Police Department.
Donald J. Wenning, age 83 of Batesville, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at St. Andrew’s Health Campus. Born November 14, 1937, in Batesville, he is the son of Hilda (Nee: Schebler) and Frank Wenning. He served in the navy from 1955-1958. After the service, Don would go to work for the Hill-Rom Company as a designer in the modeling department, retiring in 2004 after 46 years. He married Jean Hammerle February 24, 1968, at St. Louis Church, and she preceded him in death on October 12, 1991. On June 19, 2004, he married Barb Fasbinder in Batesville.
Don was an avid golfer. He was also a long-suffering Bengals fan and a devoted Reds fan. In his younger days, Don enjoyed bike riding with his daughter, gardening and BBQs. A member of the St. Louis Festival Committee for more than 40 years, each year he’d take a week’s vacation to help oversee the set-up for the church picnic. For many years, Don and a group of buddies would also take the day to attend carb day for the Indianapolis 500 and made sure to stay hydrated with barley pop. According to his family, Christmas was Don’s favorite time of the year, and he looked forward to trips to Vegas and the local river boats. Although they teased that he loved anything on a plate, Don was especially fond of Barb’s pastries. He watched a lot of the Hallmark Channel and delighted in spending time at the park watching the squirrels chase each other around. What he treasured most was time spent with his grandkids.
Don is survived by his wife Barb; daughter Lucy Fields of Indianapolis; sister Marlene Camarota of Mason, Ohio; brother Jim Wenning of Madison; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition to his wife Jean and his parents, he is also preceded in death by sisters Pauline Huenke, Kathleen Scheidler and brothers Eugene, Ralph and Bob Wenning.
Don’s wishes were to be cremated. Friends may call from 9 – 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jey Sengolraj officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Louis Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Ripley Co. V.F.W. Post #3183 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271. The family requests memorials to Margaret Mary Health Foundation Hospice.
Marjorie Ellen Moody, age 78 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health. The daughter of Jesse Burton and Opal (Bryson) Giddings was born on December 7, 1942, in Greensburg. She married Vernon Moody on August 29, 1959, in Batesville.
Marjorie was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in Batesville. In her younger years, she loved to spend her time traveling and went to many nice places. You could also find her out enjoying herself square dancing. Throughout her life, she found a calling of babysitting and taking care of children. She probably watched more than 40 kids plus her own family and their children. Marjorie always enjoyed cards, games and jigsaw puzzles too. Most of all she cherished her many friends, family and her church.
She will be dearly missed by her husband, Vernon; son, Mark (Amber) Moody of Milan and daughter, Tammy (Scott) Miller of Batesville; grandchildren, Scott Miller Jr., Kimberly (Jeff) Hobbs, Steven (Nicole) Miller, Andrew Miller, Kyle Little, Cheyenne Moody and Layla Johnson; and great grandchildren, Mason Miller, Brynn Miller, Shelby Little, Alaina Little and Emma Little.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all her siblings, Ray Dyer, Lee Burton, Orpha Brogan, Rosie Imel, Sandy Blanford, Erma Couch and Pat Auger.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 30, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. with 10 a.m., funeral on Monday May 31, all at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Pastor Steve Hasselbusch officiating. Burial will follow in the Batesville UMC Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Berean Baptist Church by bringing to services or mailing to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.
